Happier than Ever
by Billie Eilish
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1364 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 86 out of 1364
  3. Negative: 158 out of 1364
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  1. 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, 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 inBillie 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
  2. AJ013
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Although we thought WWAFAWDWG would be impossible to top, Billie Eillish has done it again. The album makes sense when put together. Her single choices were poor and although the album didn’t have any no.1 hits it’s definitely successful and on par with its predecessor if not better. HTE is cohesive and she gets more personal than ever, she proves to the world that she’s not just a one hitAlthough we thought WWAFAWDWG would be impossible to top, Billie Eillish has done it again. The album makes sense when put together. Her single choices were poor and although the album didn’t have any no.1 hits it’s definitely successful and on par with its predecessor if not better. HTE is cohesive and she gets more personal than ever, she proves to the world that she’s not just a one hit wonder and isn’t going anywhere soon, most sophmore albums turn out to be slumps but with the likes of Dua Lipa, Taylor Swift, Lorde and many other artists whose sophomores turned out to be good, she’s shocking the world all at the age of 19. Poor singles but a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the album. My favourite track has to be the title track and billie bossa nova.… Expand
  3. Fernanmaxi
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    A really well produced album, cohesive and with rhythms and lyrics that will make you love more and more, Literally Billie showed off completely with his new album and we would only have to wait to see what more he will bring us.
  4. LordNaxus
    Jul 31, 2021
    6
    I really love NDA, Your Power and My Future, I was expecting a bit more with this album , but it’s ok that Billie is trying something different, maybe not so big like wwafawdwg or don’t smile at me
  5. Predy17
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Best album of the year! Unbelievable piece of art, after one of the best debuts of all time... Billie gave us one of the best sophomore albums of all time!!!
  6. pierfilippov
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    amazing. even better then her first record, which was still pretty impressive. title track is absolutely breathtaking
  7. joshuatan
    Jul 31, 2021
    10
    Billie's sophomore album has an impeccable and outstanding production. I won't be surprised if she gets her 2nd AOTY for this project.
  8. Mobina1
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    Expect the first track, all tracks could age like a wine and I loved it. The best part of the album is the transitions they just pull you to the album. Well done
  9. merna12
    Jul 31, 2021
    6
    this album is full of great singles and a stellar title track, however the album tracks are mediocre at best with poor lyricism and incomplete production that never really goes anywhere. she should continue in the sonic direction of post punk as displayed in the 10/10 title track.
  10. Diugo
    Aug 23, 2021
    6
    While the track happier than ever is amazing with a twisting climax and engaging lyrics. The rest of the album feels very repetitive and forgettable. Billie Bossa Nova shows that Billie can actually be quite playful with her voice, but this kinda voice play is rare in this album, with just the gritty almost monotone vocals being the center. While its a decent album I feel like its hyped upWhile the track happier than ever is amazing with a twisting climax and engaging lyrics. The rest of the album feels very repetitive and forgettable. Billie Bossa Nova shows that Billie can actually be quite playful with her voice, but this kinda voice play is rare in this album, with just the gritty almost monotone vocals being the center. While its a decent album I feel like its hyped up to much with the amount of creativity and innovation that it lacks.… Expand
  11. handsoonmee
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This album is definitely her best lyrically, sonically the album is pretty consistent yet every song is different in it's own way.
  12. Adsonn
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Billie Eilish se reiventou com seu novo álbum! Simplesmente sensacional! Melhor que tudo que tudo que ela já fez!
  13. maramusil
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I’ve been a billie fan since 2018 and wow, she overdid herself. This album is literal perfection.
  14. leumassregor
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    This sophomore album from Billie further proves her creative ability, vocal ability, versatility, and Finneas' incredible ability to produce hit song after hit song.

    This album starts off underwhelming. The first two tracks are bland and sound lazily produced. I don't mind minimal beats, but these sound too minimal. This is surprising coming from a producer like Finneas who is known for    This sophomore album from Billie further proves her creative ability, vocal ability, versatility, and Finneas' incredible ability to produce hit song after hit song.

    This album starts off underwhelming. The first two tracks are bland and sound lazily produced. I don't mind minimal beats, but these sound too minimal. This is surprising coming from a producer like Finneas who is known for adding layers upon layers of sounds and vocals. The first track is extremely simple, which is in my opinion not good for an opening track. However, the lyrics on these first two tracks are great.

    As we get towards the middle of the album, things start to pick up. We hear "my future" which is a beautiful showcase of Billie's vocal ability and the versatility of her musical style. We then hear "Oxytocin" which is a hard hitting song with catchy verses and incredibly unique, almost EDM like production from Finneas. "GOLDWING" starts off with a beautiful choir-like layered vocals with a clean beat switch. However, I think when Billie comes in on the beat switch her flow is very underwhelming and nothing that really catches my attention. The song does get a bit better as we go on, though. The last song I really enjoyed from this section of the album is "Halley's Comet". This is an emotional song that includes a beautiful piano with BIllie's signature soft vocals. It's a wonderful, relaxing, soothing track.

    Near the end of the album are some of my favorites. The lyrics on "Your Power" hit hard, and so do Billie's vocals. She showcases her incredible vocal range and ability on this track, and it gives me goosebumps. "Happier Than Ever" is definitely a notable track. The slow, dreamy start is wonderful but the sort of rock beat switch near the middle is incredible and Finneas really just hit it home with this one.

    The last track is simple, but not boring simple. The songwriting is amazing and keeps you wanting to hear more. BIllie's vocals on this are emotional and soft.

    This album in conclusion was just good. I feel like her freshman album had less underwhelming production. If you compare this album to that album production wise, you can see how incredible the production is on her freshman album compared to her sophomore album, with there being so many less yawn-worthy tracks on the freshman album. Nearly every song on her freshman album keeps you hooked. However, lyrically, this album I'd say is a bit better, and the lyrics are very personal and take a dive into her fame ridden lifestyle.    … Expand
  15. Ithalo00reis
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Com o tão aguardado 'Happier Than Ever' Billie Eilish prova mais uma vez sua versatilidade sonora, e entrega vocais excelentes em faixas como "everybody dies", e vestígios de rock com gritos arrepiantes e arranjos mais Eilish'r possível nos entrega uma das melhores músicas de sua carreira (Happier than ever).
  16. FaisalAsshaqty
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    I love 'Happier Than Ever' the best and the most unexpected song in this album, and 'GOLDWING' too, all was Paurrrrfect
  17. Exfoad1
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album for being sad and happy in same time
    Great job Billie and finneas
    AOTY for me so far
  18. LuisMartinez
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Happier Than Ever", by Billie Eilish is truly a perfect album, along with her debut LP.… Expand
  19. lostccause
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    It’s amazing! Billies best album and one of the best albums of this year! This shows Billies growth as an artist.
  20. elioxtin
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    this album is by far best record this year. running for another aoty award. the overall record is so sonically cohesive. you can't listen bottom to top. well engineered and produced.
  21. PreCritic
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Absolutely Fantastic, all the songs are solid and my favourites are by far IDCMN, GOLDWING, Happier Than Ever, Halley's Comet and Oxytoxin
  22. rosariaa
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    an emotional rollercoaster, finneas and billie really stepped their game up. the lyrics are really beautiful and the production is spectacular
  23. Qbt
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beatiful peace in this album that gonna make u feel happy and maybe littel sad… Expand
  24. IQuack
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    This album is simply immaculate. Lyrics are its strong side and sonically it's consistent yet each track is very original and different. Congrats Billie!
  25. Neisantos
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum incrivelmente evolutivo, nos mostrando a evolução de Eilish, seu amadurecimento tanto de sua voz quanto de sua carreira. Álbum com sentimentos e letras verdadeiras. Espetacular esta Álbum.… Expand
  26. leonardoricco
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Incredible album, i’m in love, self title is the best track of the album ❤️❤️❤️
  27. Jesus2000
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Billie's new era demonstrates the maturity of serving incredible lyrics and jazz and rock sounds.
  28. Azer03
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album. She has the voice for literally every genre of music. It really showed her artistic growth compared to her last album. The lyrics held so much power, i’m surprised some people don’t like this album.
  29. parker6409
    Jul 30, 2021
    8
    A much more mature sounding Billie. The lyrics on this song are wonderful. It takes a couple listens to really enjoy every song, but on the first listen, “I Didn’t Change My Number,” “Oxytocin,” “Goldwing,” “Billie Bossa Nova,” “Halley’s Comet,” “Happier Than Ever,” and “Male Fantasy” stood out. Not bad to have almost 1/2 the songs on the album stand out on the first listen. I love BillieA much more mature sounding Billie. The lyrics on this song are wonderful. It takes a couple listens to really enjoy every song, but on the first listen, “I Didn’t Change My Number,” “Oxytocin,” “Goldwing,” “Billie Bossa Nova,” “Halley’s Comet,” “Happier Than Ever,” and “Male Fantasy” stood out. Not bad to have almost 1/2 the songs on the album stand out on the first listen. I love Billie and appreciate her talent. Keep it mind it would be hard for any person to live up to such high expectations after their first extremely successful project which everyone measures them up against. I think she does a very nice job though.… Expand
  30. Minuers
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    an incredible album. Im glad she is coming out of her comfort zone, and opening up about her experiences. I think its amazing 10/10
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Universal acclaim - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 27
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  1. Under The Radar
    Sep 15, 2021
    75
    So, whilst it may not boast songs that stick with you for months in the way that Eilish’s first does, Happier Than Ever feels like a project that will age more gracefully and, in years to come, it may even come to eclipse that which came before it.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    Aug 4, 2021
    80
    “Your Power” is the slowest-and-lowest moment on “Happier Than Ever,” but as a whole the album is softer, quieter, more languid than Eilish’s trap-inflected debut. ... The dreamy-jazzy mode suits her singing, which has never sounded better than it does throughout “Happier Than Ever.”
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  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.
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