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Happier than Ever
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Metascore
86

Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1364 Ratings

  • Summary: The second full-length studio release for the Los Angeles pop singer-songwriter was produced by her brother, Finneas.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. DIY Magazine
    Aug 2, 2021
    100
    ‘Happier Than Ever’, then, is not just a triumph in progressing a signature sound into new territories, but a lesson in how to own your reality with confidence and class.
  2. Variety
    Jul 30, 2021
    91
    It’s an album that feels more intimate than the first one, and the first one was pretty intimate. ... It’s a fabulous headphones record.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Aug 4, 2021
    83
    Billie Eilish’s second album expands upon everything that worked the last time and pushes it in new directions, a creative muse restless and bold in its ambition. It may not always land, but this is a terrific release that proves Eilish’s staying power, demonstrating she’s more than up to the task of delivering on the promise of her debut.
  4. Slant Magazine
    Jul 29, 2021
    80
    The album also nudges Eilish beyond the trip-hop and trap sounds that dominated her past work, resulting in a more sonically diverse set that allows the singer—whose downbeat vocals have often been compared to Lorde’s—to explore the more textured, melodic aspects of her voice.
  5. Rolling Stone
    Aug 2, 2021
    80
    We relate because we root for her, because we listen with affection and identification. We’d all rather see her in a crown, running this nothing town. But the most striking thing about Happier Than Ever is that she’s refusing to coddle her audience, refusing to protect us from her darkest moments. It’s a high-risk move.
  6. Clash Music
    Jul 30, 2021
    80
    Patiently moving into a new era, ‘Happier Than Ever’ is shrouded in a transformative darkness.
  7. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 29, 2021
    60
    On Happier Than Ever the tempo never quite reaches fever pitch; instead, Eilish is content with the tranquillity of tried and tested methods - tentatively pushing boundaries, rather than cranking the distortion up to 10.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 417 out of 522
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 522
  3. Negative: 76 out of 522
  1. dionnedamen
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I have to admit, amidst all the controversy round Billie these days and the singles she released as promotion, I wasn't at all excited forI have to admit, amidst all the controversy round Billie these days and the singles she released as promotion, I wasn't at all excited for this album. But after one listen, oh my god, this album is good. The way she explores herself and her sound in songs like Happier Than Ever, Oxcytocin and Goldwing, is truly mesmerizing. Love this album and rediscovered Billie as an artist because of it. A must listen.… Expand
  2. viniciussawate
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Billie wakes up from nightmares, and real life remains difficult and tasty. The artist left the dreamlike universe of her previous album and,Billie wakes up from nightmares, and real life remains difficult and tasty. The artist left the dreamlike universe of her previous album and, with her eyes open, she sang about real life. Happier Than Ever is one of the year's bravest records. Billie gives herself in flesh and blood as she sings with surprising and stimulating vocals. If you don't remember what it's like to be in post-adolescence, listen to this record.… Expand
  4. heavenwithoutan
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Cada canción y letra son únicas y bellísimas, no tengo palabras para calificar lo hermoso que es. El mejor álbum DE LA VIDA.
  5. Decy
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    This album is everything to me. I literally can't and won't ever stop listening to it. Every song is unique in its own way
  6. Inomata
    Aug 3, 2022
    10
    Um álbum perfeito do início ao fim. Ver a evolução musical de Billie é gratificante. As melodias que arrepiam junto com a produção brilhanteUm álbum perfeito do início ao fim. Ver a evolução musical de Billie é gratificante. As melodias que arrepiam junto com a produção brilhante de Finneas. Um espetáculo.… Expand
  7. Sammyboo21
    Aug 21, 2021
    8
    A worthy follow up to Billie's first album. As a whole her first album is tighter and more lean. We got hit after hit. With this record we seeA worthy follow up to Billie's first album. As a whole her first album is tighter and more lean. We got hit after hit. With this record we see Billie growing into a young woman. This a lighter and more mature album and although its not as great as her first album its still a damn good one. Aside from a few tracks billie has created another album that defines her generation. Happier than ever doesnt work as well as her first album but its still one of the better albums of 2021 and one that I will be visiting again and again.… Expand
  8. PureHero
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    So plain I don't even have words to express it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a slowly flowing sad ballad-filled album, but this one isSo plain I don't even have words to express it. Don't get me wrong, I'm a sucker for a slowly flowing sad ballad-filled album, but this one is just a yawn-squeezer for me, as well as LDR's most recent one. I understand it is supposed to be personal and is infused with Billie's traumatic experiences from past relationships, I just didn't find any song captivating enough to add to my library. Also on some songs the space between you and Billie's voice is so close it's almost uncomfortable, because of that I assume many people are going to say that Billie couldn't sing, only whisper. The production on some tracks is truly stunning, beautiful and futuristic. But for the most part this album is just subpar. My opinion, you know?… Expand

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