Manic
by Halsey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2020
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8.3

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  1. pinkfobic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Totalmente sem defeitos, a consolidação de Halsey como uma das maiores compositoras da sua geração, além do que é um album super coeso e intenso, OBRA DE ARTE!
  2. SamantaFeroz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    eu amo como esse álbum é um desabafo e como eu me identifico com cada letra dele. 3AM SINGLE PLSSSSSSSS
  3. TsukiNoshi
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey's ability to thrill and expose me with such affection and feeling on an album is amazing !! all the songs are wonderful, and a tip for those who have not heard: listen on… Expand
  4. elizaummm
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    the intimacy and the effort she put into this project just shows how big of an artist she truly is. FOR SURE, her best album so far.
  5. slllllxmkcpx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    her best album. Her growth in this album is noticeable and the cohesiveness of this album stands out.
  6. anne298
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    she said this album would be the best one yet and somehow she managed to make it happen. I thought no other one could take badlands place but Manic is such an intimate and rich album: the different feelings that this era is bringing to the fans is so well thought. A truly masterpiece
  7. Fer3107
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year

    Halsey hizo un trabajo impecable en este álbum, sus letras son increíble y la producción magnífica.
  8. maniccc
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halsey's best album ever, you can feel the magic and sensitiveness while listening to whole album. congrats!!… Expand
  9. 17minutesx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will seeIt’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will see themselves in, but not in a tragic way, rather in a heroic method. All songs hide something you won’t realize the first time you hear it, you’ve got to listen to it agin and again to catch all the points and understand the entire context. Again, Halsey has brought us an album filled with emotion, tears, smiles, laughs and as usual, bravery.… Expand
  10. andreavides
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like thisAn ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like this is extremely important and necessary in the world. halsey’s best work yet.… Expand
  11. mollyallegra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feelThis album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feel like you’re in the room with her when you’re listening and she touches your heart with every word. Halsey is a talent like no other, and I’m so amazed by the work she’s done. I can’t wait to hear it live!… Expand
  12. am1234
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracksThis album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracks felt out of place, and there is something for everyone within this album, most people will probably relate to it one way or another. Possibly the best release of 2020 uptil now, and Halsey’s finest work, which is saying alot, considering how great HFK and Badlands were. Everyone should give it a listen, they won’t be disappointed.… Expand
  13. x102y
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year ! Halsey best album agaın this album is literally Album Of The Year
  14. bowenshfk
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey really just did that . she amazing. what a god. can’t wait to see her live!
  15. DaviRVA
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Coeso e passa muita emoção, além de ter letras muito bem escritas e uma produção espetacular. Um ótimo trabalho da halsey
  16. florsuarez
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey did it again, her most magical & honest album to date and with the most experimental sounds
  17. tomvdbergg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey has never been more honest as she gets rid of all the fake personas and theatrical concepts. Manic is about Ashley and all of her detailed descriptions and reflections on herself and her feelings. With tears in my eyes I can say this is the best and most vulnerable album of 2020
  18. lotusjade13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An intricately personal journey providing a peek at Ashley. A masterful body of work.
  19. juancuela
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey wasn't playing when she said every song on Manic has its own identity. It amazes me the way that she explored a lot of themes and sounds without losing identity and cohesion. She addresses her own feelings and personality in a unique and unusual way. I'm so proud of the artist she became.
  20. GeorgieFame
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The fact that Halsey's albums are always unique and different makes Manic a masterpiece, the lyrics are out of this world and the sounds are just amazing. With this album she brings the Punk-Pop-Rock again with songs like 3AM and Alanis' Interlude
  21. hayleysapata
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    AOTY! deserve win the Grammy. You should be sad and i hate everybody are the best songs of the album
  22. lamonicg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    álbum incrível, com coerência sonora do início ao fim, e possuindo também composições impecáveis.
  23. U123ae
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is a masterpiece! The flow form one song to the other is just amazing. Halsey is a genius!
  24. alltoohopeless
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. So proud of her. It's like we're inside of halsey's and ashley's mind. Just perfect.
  25. MairaCeleste
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an orderThe album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an order which kinda connects the upcoming tracks that was clever. The album is definitely a 10/10 from me and I simply do not understand if people seriously gave this album a 0. Her songwriting skills still amaze me and I'm glad she took her time to perfectly craft the album and make it the way she wanted to make.… Expand
  26. MeliM007
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Grammy nomination is what this album deserves! Halsey is an exceptional artist and has gone above and beyond with MANIC. She poured her soul into this album and you feel every emotion throughout. From begining to end this album is a MASTERPIECE!
  27. Popisjam
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album!! The songwriting alone makes the album a 10/10 worthy.
  28. Collosalmusic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I think it's her best album to date. It's the most personal album to her and it shows because the lyrics are so deep and personal. Every song gives a different vibe depending on your mood and that's why I think "Manic" is a perfect name for this album. Definitely a must listen!!
  29. Cristar
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is truly amazing, it is totally different from Badlands and Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. It is her most personal album and that is why her slogan is "An album made by Ashley for Halsey" and the name of the album is because it is a roller coaster of emotions and feelings, so it is recommended that you hear it from Start to finish without skipping any song.… Expand
  30. toridurkin
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she is SO beautiful and raw in this album. all i can say is thank you for trusting us with such personal pieces of yourself. the transition in forever ... (is a long time), the real, the humour, the hollow, the frustration. everything is so amazing.… Expand
  31. rikerrdbayo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Mesmo fluindo entre vários estilos músicas o álbum ainda consegue ser coeso, e entregar sua mensagem. Uma verdadeira obra de arte!
  32. Yannismarajj
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It is not Halsey... It is ASHLEY. I like this album because it is very strong.
  33. Keremfiliz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is very strong and peaceful. She just wanted to show herself and tried to make "heart music".
  34. atm22
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente lendária, uma fusão de room 94 com HFK, só que muito melhor, fico feliz que ela tenha evoluído de uma forma estrondorosa desde o começo de sua carreira, te amo minha negra rainha de wakanda
  35. Somaya
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album isn’t like any album its a stunning experience! Halsey wasn’t afraid of putting one of her darkest & realest sides on the record which is Ashley. She experimented with every genre & guess what? she succeeded! In my opinion Manic is one of the best albums of 2020 without a doubt & my fav album of her
  36. jameslawson
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect toI’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect to be moved on ‘More’… Expand
  37. thejoshuak37
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    By far my favorite body of work from Halsey. She knows her sound and knows the story she wants to tell with this album.
  38. Ryanmotta13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. All amazing songs. Great lyrics, songs that fit together. An art!… Expand
  39. Sarranf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is her best one so far. There is not a single bad song in the album
  40. ssierra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    loooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This albumloooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This album is just a proof of her hard and amazing word and I also think that she deserves every littler amount of success she has.… Expand
  41. Joqtan
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey y su hermosa voz hacen que el album sea muy bueno y diferente, no hay canción mala me gustaron todas
  42. saulbadsan
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bonito todo el álbum pues la verdad sorprende ya que es un álbum que fue creado inteligentemente por esta gran cantante.
  43. Geovani1
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is so raw and it is just a beautifully made album every song is diffrent and this album is one of yhe best albums of 2020.
  44. Halseyfanforeva
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlandsI totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlands when manic is not trying to be a Badlands vol.2 so I would say manic is her best album in my opinion.… Expand
  45. Benjadelrey
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Is so beautiful, so intimate, the album is like her emotions, full intense, in less words a materpiece almost like Melodrama by Lorde but no. Hahaha
  46. Abdansfikri
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you first time hear this whole album you will think this album so complicated, but this is real masterpiece, i love it very much!… Expand
  47. Nickherold
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing genre-bending work from Halsey. She never fails to disappoint.
  48. itsabzhere
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A master piece and a half. You need to listen to it. So beautifully made and you know Halsey took her time on this album.… Expand
  49. izxbellix
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful. I am in love with this album. Halsey never fails to impress me with her talents and effort for her music
  50. murgino00
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    penso sia uno degli album più belli che potranno uscire nel 2020.
    letteralmente ha superato se stessa questa volta.
  51. username1234z
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is truly a masterpiece, with songs in various styles there’s something for everyone to love. ‘More’ is her most personal song to date, it’s intimacy creating a beautiful ambiance. ‘Forever ... (is a long time)’ is similar to something in a soundtrack of a musical, with changes in tone and key, as well as the lyrics telling a story. Her best album to date.
  52. Isaacshah1028
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they couldHalsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they could possible feel. Beautiful work.… Expand
  53. lexus_eve
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    such a personal album. truly her best work to date. no song sounds the same as the last.
  54. nachtwereld
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This album is very sincery and we can see not a character - Halsey , we were able to see - Ashley. in my opinion , Halsey deserves get all prize for the manic.
  55. Appollina
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The album is increadible! It is full of Ashley's emotions and feelings. She opened her soul to us. Every song is very beautiful and touching. I am absolutely in love with Manic!
  56. Katetrsv
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The best album ever!!!
  57. valerafzlln
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Such a lyrical and emotional master peace. Ashley revealed in a completely new way. Here she is very sincere, I really love this line in her long creative road
  58. forgoodnessake
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore this album. Its sincerity, purity and tragedy just broke my heart. I love it how Ashley improves her music with every step. Hope y’all love it!
  59. janefoster
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVEEERRR!!!!!!!!!! I fell in love with this album for the rest of my life because it is so sincere, lively and reflects the real Halsey that we love her so much!!!!
  60. vesnoyleman
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is the album i wanna listen while living breathing sleeping dying it is the best album i've ever heard in my life excepting hfk and badlands ashley is the best musician in the world she is a goddess
  61. laraaaa
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is the most beautiful and amazing album i’ve ever heard. halsey’s best album yet!
  62. homoviolent
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    i truly cannot believe how perfect manic is... literally from start to finish, this album is a complete and total masterpiece musically, lyrically and production. i’m literally mesmerized
  63. Jess49
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Lyrically beautiful. Halsey spills her guts in the most vulnerable ways all while remaining passionate about her arts & fans!
  64. coreymann_11
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    so amazing i just cant put it in words it is 100% her most personal album yet
  65. Iamnichlas
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING. i love. it’s got so many different kinds of songs and it the most open i’ve seen an artist and the most open she’s been
  66. itzavril
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I’m so proud of Hals, she did really great work, all songs sounds really good and i love it. She deserves everything
  67. Cwebber
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best put together album I've ever heard. The emotion, the sound, the meaning behind every song- is absolute perfection.
  68. Carolpasso
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It’s so personal and true, it shows her musical evolution and ability to compose. Manic is a messy beautiful part of Ashley and Halsey. A masterpiece!
  69. AmandaH
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Honest, and self aware. Critical, and accepting. Halsey introduces the world to Ashley in a bold and humorous way. It’s impossible not to share her emotions as you journey through this album with her. Her best work yet. As she bears what she might consider her flaws, it is perfect. Teaching us all that what we might think we would rather change most about ourselves is actually worth embracing.
  70. raulborges
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is so amazing, thanks Halsey! My fav is 3am, u should be sad & still learning, luv u
  71. conanjohnson
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is her third studio album and this is my third favourite Halsey's album. Perfection!
  72. miaarielle
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful, Raw, Emotional, and Vulnerable are a few words to describe what Manic means to me. In Ashley, Halsey describes the struggle of being "manic" and still living through the madness of the world. In clementine, Halsey describes how she has a close circle of her family/friends and how it can be limited. In Graveyard, its an atmospheric song about how the warning signs in a relationship can feel like the butterflies. Graveyard also reflects about a toxic and almost near dangerous relationship (Halsey is referring to her past relationship with ex rapper G-Easy who cheated on her various times). In You should be sad, Halsey has described this song on her Twitter as "wanting to write a Carrie Underwood type Before he Cheats but the After he Cheats version" and reflects upon the frustration of a toxic relationship and how she's glad that her past relationship never went into something further such as possibly having children (This song also refers to her past relationship with G-Easy except Halsey changes the narrative as being glad the relationship ended doing to the things that he did as an excuse of being with her in the past). In Forever.... (is a long time), Halsey reflects upon the uncertainty of life as being major then going to minor (meaning she is reflecting upon the bright and dark sides of life, the positive and the negative). It also describes the uncertainty of a relationship and of trusting your partner and the outro will be sampled in the next song. In Dominic's Interlude, Dominic Fike is now telling Halsey's story that describes love and its different stages and how their is a bit of a lack of trust in a partner in a relationship and samples "Talk to your man, tell him he got bad news comin'" which is heard at the outro of Forever... (is a long time). In I HATE EVERYBODY, Halsey reflects upon the negative feedback she has received since the start of her career from her former friends and the media, its an optimistic song that describes to ignore the negative feedback and just hate everybody for saying it and just be your unapologetic self. In 3am, Halsey is calling all the contacts on her phone until she gets an answer and is describing how she wants a digital relationship instead of a physical one as she doesn't want to end up lonely. in Without Me, Halsey is describing how she was taken advantage of in a past relationship. Without Me reflects upon her past relationship with G-Easy who had cheated on Halsey various times. The song earned a #1 place on the Billboard Top 10 last year and maintained that position for about 28-almost 29 weeks! In Finally//beautiful stranger, its a slow "A Star is Born-esque ballad" that describes what love at first sight with beautiful stranger feels like. Halsey confirmed that she wrote this song while she was in a past relationship with ex Yungblud (who she still remains good friends with). In Alanis' Interlude, Halsey teams up with longtime music idol Alanis Morissette and the song describes Halsey's bisexuality and the difference between being in a sexual relationship with a man and being in one with a women. As we know, Halsey is very open on advocating for LGBT+ Rights. In killing boys, Halsey wants "revenge" on a past relationship but not violent revenge, peaceful revenge as she doesn't need this person anymore to feel whole. The song also describes how Women should be strong and independent after a breakup. In SUGA's Interlude, Halsey collaborates with SUGA from the K-Pop group BTS and the song describes how Halsey is near wanting it all but slightly wants a change in her creative aspect and wonders what she would do if she wanted a change from making music. In More, its a raw, vulnerable, and emotional story. Halsey has described the song as "not necessarily a love song but a love song to someone who is not in this world yet but possibly will be someday". In the past, Halsey has struggled with conceiving children due to her diagnosis of Endometriosis which is something she still struggles with to this day. In the past, Halsey has suffered three miscarriages which is very sad and details that struggle with being ready for a child yet finding out that it will not be in this world. In Still Learning, it is an Ed Sheeran esque song (which is pretty ironic since Ed is a credited writer on the song) and the song describes Halsey's journey of self love which she has achieved but still struggles with everyday no matter how easy it looks to be happy, its hard to be ok at times. In 929, Halsey tells the story behind her birthday, September 29. As we know, Halsey was born in 1994 on September 29. In the song, Halsey claims she was born on 9/29 at 9:29am which isn't true as she was born on 9/29 at 9:26am which she found out from her birth certificate. There is another track from the Target version called I'm Not Mad which describes how she isn't mad about how things turned out. Manic is a masterpiece of a story which Halsey tells exceptionally well.… Expand
  73. jphrynzo
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    her best album to date. imagine the creativity she puts into this masterpiece. the experimental tracks, the emotions, the excellency. IDK A BETTER ALBUM THIS YEAR
  74. AnnyPurrr
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! So proud of Halsey and her work! Love this album
  75. Ewan221
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey’s (Ashley’s) most raw album, a must listen and a lyrical masterpiece!!
  76. HopelessMinutes
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not an excellent vocalist, Halsey does the best she can with her voice and delivers some of the most striking vocals of her career! This feels real and authentic, there is not persona. Just an introduction to Halsey at her most stripped back. The standout production is also a big highlight that makes this masterpiece all the more excellent!    … Expand
  77. Uyuyuylaya
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! Wonderful!!! This album is so gentle and melodic, but at the same time different, which fits any mood. I hope that Halsey will release the same sincere music in the future!
  78. taehylor
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Incredibly raw and vulnerable, as art should be. Ashley has turned her truth into music for the world to hear and I am in awe of her talent, strength, and bravery.
  79. MommaC
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely LOVE the entire album. So glad my daughter introduced me to Halsey!!
  80. yourJune17
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    each of us need this amazing album to understand ourselves. so emotional and personal.
  81. carlalegaspit
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The first track speaks for itself. The album unravelled so many chapter of ASHLEY’S life to me yet Halsey remains in the story. It is a very dynamic work of Art that speaks the truths of being a human being.
  82. carlvalendez
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is a refreshing introduction to a new chapter to Halsey and Ashley’s journey. It is an evocative masterpiece that shares the struggles that occurs in one’s head. It is not just a story of a very dynamic musician but a relatable basis of life in general.
  83. laurenbyrne
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    She’s grown so much since badlands/ room93 and it shows, the album is very authentically “ashley” but also seems to feel very halsey at the same time. What i mean by that is she uses the same style of metaphors as she did in badlands but the sound is very her, which has definitely kept her fans happy.
  84. Julezbrn
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Manic is the most personal, deep and beautiful album I’ve ever heard. Halsey put her heart and soul into it. She shows us a vulnerable side of hers. So emotional and heartbreaking, definitely worth a listen.
  85. ashlyy
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    the facts, the stories and the emotions that the arrangement of the album based on, and the way the album was arranged, the diversification of sounds and melodies, the magical features everything has reached in a perfect way. this album looks like a book or a beautiful painting full of colors and shapes. if you could look at art in the right way you’ll have a great experience with yourthe facts, the stories and the emotions that the arrangement of the album based on, and the way the album was arranged, the diversification of sounds and melodies, the magical features everything has reached in a perfect way. this album looks like a book or a beautiful painting full of colors and shapes. if you could look at art in the right way you’ll have a great experience with your journey of this album!! (sorry my english is horrible so maybe my words don’t come right but i hope you got the pointsof what i’m saying)… Expand
  86. lostinbadlands
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Lyrical, musical, when you listen it in order you can notice it
  87. hometxwn
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial. As faixas transmitem a emoção que Halsey quis passar e isso é muito bom, me emociomei muito com finally, clementine e 929. 3am é muito boa e lembra as músicas da Avril Lavigne. Parabéns Halsey, me surpreendeu muito… Expand
  88. Overdramatic
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Um álbum sincero e cru, que consegue mostrar muito mais da vulnerabilidade da Halsey, nos revelando a pessoa que vive por trás da artista. Os instrumentais em sua maioria são simples mas são perfeitos para o que as músicas exigem, além do fato de a mesma ter abrangido um enorme leque de gêneros musicais em diversas músicas como folk, rock, R&B e etc. A partir desse álbum começo a ver aUm álbum sincero e cru, que consegue mostrar muito mais da vulnerabilidade da Halsey, nos revelando a pessoa que vive por trás da artista. Os instrumentais em sua maioria são simples mas são perfeitos para o que as músicas exigem, além do fato de a mesma ter abrangido um enorme leque de gêneros musicais em diversas músicas como folk, rock, R&B e etc. A partir desse álbum começo a ver a Halsey com uma autenticidade muito maior do que via no passado.… Expand
  89. FelipeReversso
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Intimate album with touching lyrics, electrifying rhythm, Halsey has just released a work of art.
  90. Greebzzz
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far and away Halsey's best full-length album to date. Badlands was incredible, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom was meh, but Manic is in a league of its own. From song 1 to song 16, this album is by far the most personal and honest album she's ever written. Her lyrics are a deep dive into the inner workings of her mind, and the production is flawless. Amazing (and diverse) guest appearances as well as a variety of genres keep the listener from getting bored for even a second.

    It's nice to hear her take a step away from her usual semi-fictional storytelling vibe to something much more personal and introspective, while still holding onto the deep and thought-provoking lyrical content we've all come to know and love from Halsey.

    Her up-tempo songs are fantastic and varied, from the pop-punk vibes of 3am to the trap infused beats in Without Me, every listener is sure to find their new favorite Halsey song on this album. And her lyrical genius and amazing melodies will keep you fully engaged during the more downtempo songs like More and 929.

    The album packs in a bunch of different genres which one would expect to make for a disjointed and incoherent album, but the song order, lyrics, and samples of movies and other dialogue make the songs flow into each other perfectly. These days it's very hard to find a modern album that you can play front to back without skipping a song, but Halsey has done just that with Manic.

    My personal favorites from the album include: You should be sad, I Hate Everybody, 3am, Forever... (is a long time), Without Me, Graveyard, Alanis' Interlude, and More. But absolutely every song has something new and different to offer that we haven't heard from Halsey before.

    Overall, this album is a masterpiece that proves pop music is still capable of innovation even though the genre has been getting stale over the years. Very refreshing, and very unique. Do not sleep on this album, you will regret it.    … Expand
  91. Alejandrohurtt
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Es verdaderamente bueno, Halsey muestra unas excelentes sensaciones y sentimientos que te hacen sentir lo que ella llego a sentir en sus peores momentos, cada canción describe su personalidad y cada problema, ella surgió y lo representa aquí
  92. xcemeltx
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Manic is the best album she has ever made. It's so raw, beautiful, and poetic. It truly shows who Ashley is and I honestly prefer it over hfk or badlands. Her brain is so lovely and interesting and I'm so glad she trusts us with it. I love her so much and I'm so proud of her.
  93. atwelllance
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manic is Halsey’s most personal & diverse album to date. Every track, while being very different from the others, blend together beautifully. She explores past relationships, certain stances, & even her most personal demons on tracks like “More.” Manic is hard to define under one genre, it’s like she took every major genre, threw them in a blender, & the result is Manic. As a major Halsey fan this is my favorite project to date, definitely more like Badlands than Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, but completely it’s own stand-alone album.… Expand
  94. leaspz
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A really good album with a lot of emotions. I feel like she's been really honest with us with these songs and it's a pleasure to listen to it every single time. Thank you for the best album I've heard of my life.
  95. bestmknight
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, its something new in Halsey discography but how can you not love how true she is on manic
  96. saul16
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sheesh, this album is perfectly in all moment, is more interesting than other album.
    Manic in words is Pure, Love, Crazy, Clean, ART, hate(love) and so beautiful. well #StreamManic    … Expand
  97. MikeRangel
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    a really cohesive album, one track interconnecting the other, shows us a musical maturity of the artist, the care in choosing each track is evident. We see versatility, the album as a whole has its very peculiar sound, something sounds like country, another sounds like rock, another alternative pop is something definitely unique, an incredible album.
  98. sayira
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    absolutely in love with manic by @halsey
  99. Diego13
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    De lo mejor que a hecho está diosa me encanta, su lyrica todo de este álbum es bueno
  100. Welersonneto
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Is a wonderful album. HshshsgsysystsgshsysgsgsywgshshsgsgsyshwhwhGshshwgssg
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 11, 2020
    80
    Freighted by unflinching lyrics, Manic is a magnificent - and magnificently raw - pop confessional. [Apr 2020, p.110]
  2. No Ripcord
    Feb 4, 2020
    40
    The real problem is that the best ideas are outvoted by frustrating ones, leaving us with little touches like the short, yelping-like sound in the second verse of More or the distorted vocals that end killing boys. There are some good moments here, but even the best of them can’t help Halsey get out of her own way.
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  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 29, 2020
    68
    Manic is a rich and often confounding listen, an expansive album filled to the brim with the imagined worlds Halsey’s built for herself in the real one. It’s also sincerely, indefatigably Halsey: She puts her loves and ambitions on wholly earnest display, even if it doesn’t always make for the most consistent listen.
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