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

Universal acclaim- based on 1008 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 844 out of 1008
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1008
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  1. Alexx13
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Its incredible I Never listen music yo Halsey and I love it its art a excelent work and great album
  2. noinguyen
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Halsey continues to grow as an artist on her third album "Manic".

    Favorite tracks: Ashley, Forever ... (is a long time), 3am, Without Me, Finally // beautiful stranger, Alanis' Interlude
    Least favorite tracks: clementine, SUGA's Interlude, Still Learning
  3. Insydlucas
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível é totalmente artístico, que a sonoridade se encaixa se forma sútil dançando em todas as faixas, parabéns a Halsey
  4. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    I thought this was a pretty decent album. There are some really good songs, but there are also some really bad songs. My favorites on the album are "3AM" and "You Should Be Sad." I appreciate the range of musical genres and styles. For the most part, I'd say the album is pretty basic and average and left me wanting a little bit more.
  5. JordanLayton
    Apr 27, 2020
    5
    I was about to like this album. Then Alannis Morissette and the whole back half of the album showed up.
    Songs like "You Should Be Sad" and "Finally/beautiful strange?' have honest lyrics and paired back production that just fits with Halsey's voice. Plus the Dominic Fike feature is electric, like most things Fike does.
    But after some of the worst singing Alannis Morissette has done in    I was about to like this album. Then Alannis Morissette and the whole back half of the album showed up.
    Songs like "You Should Be Sad" and "Finally/beautiful strange?' have honest lyrics and paired back production that just fits with Halsey's voice. Plus the Dominic Fike feature is electric, like most things Fike does.

    But after some of the worst singing Alannis Morissette has done in her career comes through, the album falls apart, turning into a lazy, soulless, mess. '3am' is also just whiney/generic and Without Me', a ' single from 2018, has no place on this album.
    This could have and should have been 25 minutes long. But I guess those streaming dollars are too damn good.    … Expand
  6. TheAxl
    May 22, 2020
    2
    No this is a Slow Rendimiento of Part of Manic, The album is Very Hard!, The only Good Song are Without me
  7. oshawott
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chorei, chorei muito. O melhor álbum dela e um dos melhores de 2020. O piano de fundo nas músicas, as interludes perfeitas. A que mais se destacou pra mim foi "More" que me surpreendeu muito, senti a dor dela.… Expand
  8. lewis28
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Very raw and honest lyrics! The different sounds from this album are amazing! One of the best albums from this year!
  9. semlh
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ITS AMAZING
    Manic is the third studio album by American singer Halsey. It was released on January 17, 2020 through Capitol Records.[1] It was preceded by the release of three singles: “Without Me”, “Graveyard”, and “You Should Be Sad” and features guest appearances by Dominic Fike, Alanis Morissette, and Suga of BTS. The album was commercially successful, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200, becoming her third top-two album on the chart and her biggest album debut to date, selling 239,000 total units in its first week of released and currently holds 2,500,000 sales worldwide.[2]    … Expand
  10. jhuanoli
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso. O álbum consegue ser íntimo e toca em pontos da personalidade de um jeito cru porém lindo. As melodias são perfeitas.
  11. Geradberlag
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, great music and very well composed. Great dynamic range particularly in Without Me.
  12. Ehriin
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    The best part of this album is the lyrical content. And then music is just simply so good. Halsey was a artist I really liked, like Top 15 maybe, and this album put her in Top 5.
  13. Gongbanza
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    Incredible album, easily one of my favorite albums of all time, this Album is super rich and just full of emotion which is what I like to hear in my music.
  14. TeamGoulding
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue,
  15. HosseinHsm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Full of beautiful personal songs that are not cocky or full of Halsey's ego, so you can follow and connect with easily. Obviously, you can see some brilliant little hidden gems in it beside some megahits such as Without Me or You Should Be Sad. There's a lot to talk about, but to cut it short, the whole album, lyrically and musically, was such a good start for 2020 and it will last forFull of beautiful personal songs that are not cocky or full of Halsey's ego, so you can follow and connect with easily. Obviously, you can see some brilliant little hidden gems in it beside some megahits such as Without Me or You Should Be Sad. There's a lot to talk about, but to cut it short, the whole album, lyrically and musically, was such a good start for 2020 and it will last for decades, for sure.… Expand
  16. Saraafn
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    mhhh idk how to feel about this one. It's felt a little bit boring honestly and the interludes (except Suga's one) were bad. The singles basically saved the album for me and as a track, i enjoyed 3am.
  17. Navimay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, i like all songs Burgos my favorite is Alanis interlude. Best work from Halsey.
  18. Diogoroman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent! Just how to make a personal vulnerable and great album. Halsey grow up as an artist and evolve. Manic her best album is a look of ashley lifes and the power of the lyrics proof that she is telling us everything without filters , just a magic album that we will remember for years !
  19. stream134340
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    i love this album, seriously one of my favorites of all time. it’s so personal and really puts out who’s ashley... the features also completed in a positive way the album, i loved suga’s interlude
  20. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    oh i can't believe i didn't rate this gorgeous album.... it's honest, raw.. soo versatile, i like it veryy much
  21. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    She is a true artist in all senses of the word. This wasn't my favorite album of hers, but even the songs I didn't personally love - I appreciated. I'm sure the interludes added to her artistic vision and story of the album, but I think it could have done without. My favorites are still learning and 3s.. without me will always be such a powerful stunning song, I never get sick of it
  22. Cthulhi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible organization between 16 songs. The album goes further than just music, it has beautiful styles in each song and you can feel how a story is told. Halsey has done a good job in this album and she has matched the songs perfectly.
  23. Melque
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente a halsey se transformou em uma super artista que teve reconhecimento popular!… Expand
  24. Ashrep
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020.i lover the personal and more Intimate songs from Halsey
  25. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Manic es definitivamente el mejor álbum hasta ahora de la cantante, nos dio de todo en este disco, increíbles interpretaciones e increíbles producciones musicales dentro de el
  26. iamselly
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    i guess this became my favourite halsey album. album's story , lyrics , melodies are so wonderful.
  27. kokodak
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i looooooove this album. she gave us insights into her personal battle with bipolar disorder, hard breakups and lost love, finding her piece and sense of herself. her best record to date. standout tracks: 3am, without me, i hate everybody, graveyard, more, still learning, you should be sad… Expand
  28. luishdz19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    manic is a masterpiece, with love and hate, with songs tha cautivate my heart, rock, and pop , i love it
  29. ferzeli
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    O álbum da carreira só por ter you should be sad e 3AM. Finally/beatiful stranger entrou pro top 5 músicas que arrancam suspiros (e talvez lágrimas) de mim. Coeso.

    Diria que não foi 10 por ter um dos 7 filhos da flordelis no meio do álbum... fui rancoroso!
  30. dleyton
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    It's a really beautiful album, it has good songs but i think is not enough for a perfect score
  31. normanfgabriel
    Sep 15, 2020
    6
    É um álbum interessante, em que eu fui capaz de curtir alguns momentos, mas acho que Halsey quis vender uma ideia introspectiva e não executou muito bem, acho que falta profundidade, e ela buscou sonoridades dinâmicas no álbum e também não acredito que consiga se destacar em todas elas
  32. PEDROMFR
    Feb 2, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album clearly gets me mixed feelings. Althought some songs are somehow catchy, most cannot spread their beautiful messages because of the mixed and raw sounds. The bigger example is "Forever/Beautiful Stranger". Nevertheless, credits must be given to Halsey´s writing skills.
    Top Track: Without Me;
    Worst Track: the Interludes.    … Expand
  33. masonn
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Ashley doesn’t hesitate to bring you through raw emotions. Sadness, dryness, anger, happiness all mixed into a album.
  34. wilsondemian
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    i love you .........................................................................................................................halsey
  35. Mutaz
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    HALSEY HALSEY !! Loved the album it’s so emotional
  36. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    it's a really good album. giving chill vibes and enjoyable at the same time! the lyrics are perfect too.
  37. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Very good singles , Good lyrics , nice vocals , each song is different which is the point and makes it interesting but takes a lot away from it being cohesive .
  38. Flormch
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte. Los temas no envejecen y la conexión entre ellos es excelente
  39. adamdg3353
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Manic is an album that stays true to its title: it is manic. Albums cannot be built on emotion alone, and that is why Halsey uses her vocal talent, songwriting talent, and superior production on this project. Easily better than hopeless fountain kingdom.

    Favourite tracks: clementine, Graveyard, You should be sad, I HATE EVERYBODY, 3am, Finally // beautiful stranger, More, 929 Least    Manic is an album that stays true to its title: it is manic. Albums cannot be built on emotion alone, and that is why Halsey uses her vocal talent, songwriting talent, and superior production on this project. Easily better than hopeless fountain kingdom.

    Favourite tracks: clementine, Graveyard, You should be sad, I HATE EVERYBODY, 3am, Finally // beautiful stranger, More, 929

    Least favourite tracks: Ashley. There are not many terrible tracks here, just some very mediocre ones.    … Expand
  40. ViolaXie
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    amazing album. i love the tone halsey created throughout the piece, itz rlly unique and stood out from the sea of similar pop music these days. i do love some of the tracks because they were so relatable. what i thought was missing in this piece was variety. to be honest most of the tracks sounded pretty much the same. few of them rlly stood out. but overall itz better than most ive heardamazing album. i love the tone halsey created throughout the piece, itz rlly unique and stood out from the sea of similar pop music these days. i do love some of the tracks because they were so relatable. what i thought was missing in this piece was variety. to be honest most of the tracks sounded pretty much the same. few of them rlly stood out. but overall itz better than most ive heard and i would urge u to go on and pay for it.… Expand
  41. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Artist please take notes!!!! This is how to make a masterpiece, Manic is outstanding it surpassed all my expectations and exceeded them. Halsey is an a r t i s t s no doubt.
  42. Juliarss
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi e digo com tranquilidade. Essa mulher é uma artista completa, e ela evidenciou isso mais ainda nessa era. Halsey entenda que você é tudo ❤️
  43. eliovangogh
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    when i first heard manic, i couldn't stop crying. this album is very sensual, frank and at times intimate. it feels like halsey is sitting in front of me and telling the story of her hard life. manic is an alternative album with a touch of country and r&b, which is mesmerizing from the very first song. halsey is still a lyrical genius, she speaks the truth on this album. this album is anwhen i first heard manic, i couldn't stop crying. this album is very sensual, frank and at times intimate. it feels like halsey is sitting in front of me and telling the story of her hard life. manic is an alternative album with a touch of country and r&b, which is mesmerizing from the very first song. halsey is still a lyrical genius, she speaks the truth on this album. this album is an underrated masterpiece.… Expand
  44. Beauschamp
    Jun 27, 2021
    3
    It’s a little drab. Met with overused concepts of heartbreak and fore lorn love. “Without Me” is the only memorable song which is sad in that it’s a single. I just wish there was more intense songwriting and more intentional production than what is there. Like what was on Badlands, which(in my opinion is her best/my favorite album from her).
  45. gustavomar
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    So proud of Halsey! This album couldn't be more honest and enjoyable! Lyrics and productions are awesome!
  46. cahllamastia
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Uma das coisas coisas mais incríveis de Manic é a diversidade de estilos musicais no álbum (pop, rock, kpop, country...), além das letras muito pessoais e íntimas, que deixam o álbum MUITO emocional. Dá pra sentir a sinceridade no que ela canta, é sensacional.
  47. barbosaalvesfla
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    For me, it's a very strong, sincere, and artistic album. Well, Halsey is like that.
  48. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Like the predecessor of this album, this album is simply wonderful and for me there is no flaws
  49. zarnainshahzad1
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manic is perfect blend of different genre. This album gives person every thing too jump on and be angry on country and alternative pop songs to cry on ballots and indie songs. This album is very soothing songs in it are lullabies putting you too sleep. This album is perfect for a teenager whose life is complicated. As halsey is bisexual so many songs in this album are written in such a way so it can attract a wider audience.… Expand
  50. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Supreme songwriting, melodically brilliant, vocally brilliant. What an album, one of Halsey's best. 10/10!
  51. Ureear
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Halsey is a force to be reckoned with on this album from her songwriting, to her beautiful vocals. One of the best albums i've heard in a very long time.
  52. ClementineZM
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The bravery of how Confessional this album is leaves me appalled. Not many artists would dare write such a beautiful song about miscarriages and struggles of pregnancy, family issues and bipolar, femininity and sexuality this way.

    Manic represents a complete person without filters. Every broken piece set to shine with a beautiful tune like never before.
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  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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