If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power
by Halsey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2021
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 712 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 54 out of 712
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  1. paname95190
    Aug 30, 2021
    3
    beaucoup trop de cinematique et trop enfantins a mon goût, je me suis déjà endormi sur le jeu
  2. luisfmartinsc
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Arguably the best album of 2021 so far. Bold, mature and cohesive. A top notch production and writing is clearly evident and I can tell she's getting more confident with her vocals. Even though there are a few songs that I need to spend more time with, im sure I will end up liking them. All that being said, some of the songs are her best as well songs of the year. Being pregnant does notArguably the best album of 2021 so far. Bold, mature and cohesive. A top notch production and writing is clearly evident and I can tell she's getting more confident with her vocals. Even though there are a few songs that I need to spend more time with, im sure I will end up liking them. All that being said, some of the songs are her best as well songs of the year. Being pregnant does not stop a hard working woman and hard work pays off and this is nothing but prove of that. I'm really proud of her. She really did that. Congratulations Halsey!!!… Expand
  3. sasha200
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album, so powerful and in the meantime so loving, she chooses between love and power, but for Halsey love is power!!!
  4. Vasya228
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Awesome n various. I’m envy people who s listening ths album the first time
  5. DaniCaz
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Magnific! Women in industry always make the difference! This is not the exception.
  6. richardomar13
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    PERFECT!!!
  7. ultraviolencer
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Simply magnificent ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤSimply magnificent ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  8. Bmcalwese187
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    **** phenomenal. Her best piece yet. Maybe could’ve done with a bit more promotional material but the album has made two songs singles and I’m excited to see her execution of their rise in the charts.
  9. AnaG0711
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una combinación particular de rock y sentimientos encontrados que dejan un sabor dulce y amargo en la boca, la perfecta combinación.… Expand
  10. Fortunabernardo
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The album with the rock fell was perfect in Halsey voice the tone was super right and with the accompaniment of the movie with a story it was perfect
  11. vinosousa
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Sou muito fã do álbum anterior o "maniac" e de primeira o álbum novo não me pegou de primeira, mas agora ouvindo com atenção e vendo todo o "conceito" por trás, as letras, produção vejo que artista boa é a halsey, recomendo para qualquer um ouvir o álbum.
  12. corrinp
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    the lyricism in this album is above and beyond and the production helps bring the emotions of said lyrics out perfectly.
  13. FirebreatherID
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year so far. As good as Sawayama by Rina Sawayama.
    Both albums deserves a grammy but we all know scammys
  14. Sweetie14
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a delicious visual experience as a sound experience that makes you fly... is the best album by Halsey… Expand
  15. joshuat17
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Halsey is back! Her artistry and passion to this album deserves a lot of streams, sales, and that #1!
  16. Nima_omidifard
    Aug 29, 2021
    6
    زیاد خوب نبود و انتظار بالاتری داشتم، کانسپت و لیریک خوبی داشت و ایده جالبی بود ولی پروداکشن نه چندان خوب و میکس ضعیف باعث این نمره شد
    ترک تکراری هم خیلی داشت و خیلی جاها انتظار داشتی اوج بگیره ولی نمیگرفت و این رو مخ بود
    اسکیپ هم خیلی داشت    زیاد خوب نبود و انتظار بالاتری داشتم، کانسپت و لیریک خوبی داشت و ایده جالبی بود ولی پروداکشن نه چندان خوب و میکس ضعیف باعث این نمره شد
    ترک تکراری هم خیلی داشت و خیلی جاها انتظار داشتی اوج بگیره ولی نمیگرفت و این رو مخ بود
    اسکیپ هم خیلی داشت
  17. luciana2210
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    The visuals are chef kiss, is halsey supremacy y'all the influence of trent is magnificent her lyrics are so strong she is really giving everything
  18. sambchz
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    Halsey’s new studio album was overwhelming and amazing compared to her other studio albums. I would even say album of the year.. The only confusing thing is honey being in the album, not in the theming of the album.
  19. Ivelin
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    One of the best albums of the year! Halsey brings back pop/rock vibes, and it’s sounds unbelievable.
  20. clEmEntine29
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt, this album has the best lyrics in Halsey's career, an impeccable production that is very pleasant to the listener of the album.
  21. Bellacabello
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    THE BEST ALBUM OF 2021! The mix of diffrent sounds from punkish too alt is all so amazing fitting and its lyrics is so poetic and deep and everything is amazign i love it❤️‍
  22. JoeMamaVerse
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    If the Grammys weren’t rigged this would be AOTY in an instance. ITS SO GOOD NO SKIPS THE MOVIE WAS THE GOAT TOO SHE MIGHT WIN AN OSCAR IF THOSE ARENT RIGGED
  23. Pinerpi
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Me dieron justo lo que quería de Halsey. Hay veces que quieres que un artista te sorprenda con un estilo en el que piensas que puede encajar bastante bien y este cuarto álbum de Halsey me encantó por ese mismo motivo. Desde Badlands se ve cómo Halsey tiene una voz y un estilo que es idóneo para un tono más oscuro y rockero, un dark pop rock. Pasan sus álbumes y vemos cómo va en dirección a algo más pop en sus próximos álbumes pero perlas como Nightmare, 11 minutes con Yungblud o la reciente colaboración con Machine Gun Kelly hizo que mis ganas por un álbum así se hicieran real y es cuando llegamos a este momento. Mi experiencia con el álbum no está completa aún, pues me hace falta ver la película para culminar todo el concepto del álbum y ver todo lo que Halsey nos quiere transmitir artísticamente. Aún así, ya como álbum solo me ha gustado. El inicio y el cierre son perfectos y aunque para mi flojea más en el nudo sigue siendo bastante gratificante la experiencia. En cuanto a canciones se refiere me encanta las de estilo pop rock del 2000 como puede ser Easier than Lying y Honey con unos ritmos más desenfrenados. Por otro lado su tema de inicio es perfecto, "The Tradition" te envuelve en el aura oscura del álbum y te transporta a ese mundo medieval en el que nos quiere sumergir con su film. 1121 hace referencia al momento que se enteró que estaba embarazada y es una canción muy potente y bonita por todo lo que significa para la artista. Terminando el álbum tenemos a The Lightouse y Ya'aburnee que son muy buenas como colofón final. Pero, quería darle más protagonismo en esta "reseña" A I Am not a Woman, I'm a God, mi favorita del álbum y seguramente de mis canciones favoritas en el año, una canción con un mensaje muy potente, muy empoderadora y que desde que la escuché brevemente en los Tráilers de la película supe que me iba a fascina. Y eso, pues me ha encantado. Mi álbum favorito de Halsey sin duda junto con Badlands y aue espero que le vaya todo lo bien posible a este y a Halsey con su hijo.… Expand
  24. brodie_hewitt
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    by far their beat album to date. the production on this album was a major aspect of this album.. the album looks over many genres and was done so well
  25. raymp4
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    every track provides exemplary growth from halsey’s ever growing career and this album establishes them as a catalog artist with a different sound produced by trent and atticus
  26. AlissonBernard
    Aug 29, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey continues to bring her artist side more and more. the album totally cohesive from beginning to end. All the melodies very well elaborated, and the highlight is the very powerful voice with the mixture of dark timbre that the artist proposes.… Expand
  27. Saracyrus14
    Aug 29, 2021
    9
    The tradition and Bells in Santa Fe were so good that gave me goosebumps. Halsey has amazing vocals and she's a good lyricist but the album could still be better or at least I expected it to be better because of the film trailer.
  28. luiskikeb
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Hasley incorporates lyric-storytelling with an amazing production, from upbeat songs to more personal ones. She experiments new sounds which fully work in this fantasy that is iichliwp
  29. flyrye99
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. goosebumps from start to finish. this album felt like a movie if that makes sense, her best album by far.… Expand
  30. flavimarqx
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Uma verdadeira obra prima! halsey sempre estrega tudo em suas melodias é esta de fato foi um dos maiores atos da história da música.
  31. coolskyangel1
    Aug 28, 2021
    0
    beautiful music beautiful music beautiful music beautiful music beautiful music beautiful music beautiful music
  32. Davi20052003
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano! Simplesmente sensacional, Halsey entregou TUDO nesse álbum.
  33. gravesisme
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    I stumbled onto this because I've been a lifelong Nice Inch Nails fan, and generally a fan of Trent and Atticus. I am not a woman, I'm a god will have you thinking you found a hidden track on The Pretty Hate Machine. Good stuff.
  34. kiannaj98
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Her best album yet, my only complaint is that the album isn’t longer. Every song is amazing and ya’aburnee and darling are especially beautiful.… Expand
  35. rjerick1
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Fantastic experience to view in IMAX and experience all the tracks for the first time. It's a different sound and direction that really suits their abilities. Love the album!
  36. hfksupremacy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    halsey is a mastermind & this album proves it. the sound of the album is nothing like she has ever done, they continue to explore different styles of music. the lighthouse alone deserves all the awards, the imagery brought forth from that song is completely unmatched. halsey has really grown & im so proud of her!
  37. fatmaxyz
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    ABSOLUTELY MIND BLOWN !!!
    she really knows how to make music very artistic and deep and digs out all your emotions cuz the album is raw and personal i’m just amazed and in love with it i have it on repeat since the moment it came out
  38. jsnwll9
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    It's Halsey's best work so far. A concept, vocals and production from Trent and Atticus made an incredible album and one of the best albums by mainstream singer in last few years. It is deserved to get 10. Best tracks: honey, 1121, easier than lying, the lighthouse, the tradition.
  39. tomcardiff
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    This is Halsey’s best album. The seamless transitions and vivid lyricism as well as the production from Reznor and Ross that shines and proves that Halsey can pull different sounds well. A very well thought out project.
  40. JaviMA
    Aug 28, 2021
    9
    Amazing production and vocals. I loved it, I have to listen to it more to like more some songs, a pleasant surprise.
  41. Samsetsunai
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    I totally love this album. It gave me chills the first time I dived into it! It's really worth listening to!
  42. alxssio
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece I'm speechless, she really surpassed herself with this album, almost every track is so good.
  43. Zachan
    Aug 28, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the lyrics the beats love everything about it.
    She has done it again a bop album.    … Expand
  44. am1234
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The album is amazing, it is coherent, cohesive, so well made and put together. The production is insane, the vocals are so crisp and clear, I'm simply in love with it. Halsey's storytelling is simply breathtaking, they are continuously outdoing themselves, and breaking barriers. If anyone is looking to hear the album of the year, this is it. It took me 4 listens to completely absorb theThe album is amazing, it is coherent, cohesive, so well made and put together. The production is insane, the vocals are so crisp and clear, I'm simply in love with it. Halsey's storytelling is simply breathtaking, they are continuously outdoing themselves, and breaking barriers. If anyone is looking to hear the album of the year, this is it. It took me 4 listens to completely absorb the scale of the album, and its contents, will definitely have this album on repeat for quite some time. P.S. it has no skips.… Expand
  45. Dilancst
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I love the álbum feels different and Just beautiful, Halsey really slayed with this masterpiece ♥️
  46. Gbars33
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Lyrically, sonically and visually a masterpiece. There is no other musician who can strip themselves raw with vulnerability and show the world darkness like Halsey. This is the album built from the past 6/7 years of blood, sweat, and tears. They’ve come so far as an artist, a full range one at that.
  47. barbaraalfaia
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Halsey conseguiu fazer algo diferente e totalmente incrível. É um dos melhores álbuns do ano.
  48. vadimkr
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It’s a breathtaking transition from her previous album that shows her growth and evolution already starting off with tracks such as transition, bells in Santa Fe and easier than lying! The influence of her favorite bands and mix with genres that is so necessary yet needed and that what makes it so special! Cheers to that!!!
  49. Mainatory
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Amazing!!! Artistic!!! One of my favorite albums yet! While listening to the album track by track, you recognize the storyline and how relatable it is. Such an amazing piece! 10/10
  50. alanpine
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is where Halsey finds the right road that will take her straight to the Grammys, this is definitely one of the best albums I've heard this year, and deniable that this is her best work so far.… Expand
  51. aegisgladius
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Not many times have I seen such paradoxical lyrics lie in such cohesion with each other. We all know Halsey to be a great vocalist and amazing lyricist and this album truly does not disappoint. The production is fantastic, the concept is brilliant and the overall feel of the album is unlike any other album I've listened to before.
  52. Maveroc
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album.... I have pretty much no words. I cannot stop listening to this!! Probably my favorite album yet.
  53. urielhuidobro
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    este álbum es una obra maestra; una vez mas Ashley demostró que es una artista de verdad. Las canciones del álbum no se sienten fuera de lugar y funcionan muy bien dentro del concepto del album. 20/10
  54. iamtheblue
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    It's literally their best album so far if you are not listening to it... idk what are you doing
  55. Jaymiee_
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is truly breathtaking. I am so proud of everything halsey does and I wish her all the success in the world, she deserves it more than anything.
  56. esc_kyle
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    every track is phenomenal. since her debut she’s outdone herself again and again and here she proves just that.
  57. Ellieoc238
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Honestly, the range Halsey has on this album is phenomenal! The raw vocals alone give Me goosebumps. IICHLIWP shows how much Halsey has grown as an artist, not just her vocals but lyrics and melodies, within the last 6/7 years. Another serious competitor for AOTY with no skips!!
  58. FleurStFleur
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment. Now come on now......
  59. Joolucaas
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito , halsey soube fazer um grande trabalho estrondoso , vocais lindos e perfeitos… Expand
  60. Iambyebyekitty
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    iconic. Halsey is so talented. Cant choose my fav song, bcs every song is catchy and great! Good job!
  61. Paynteramy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The whole album is just a masterpiece. The concept and the artistry is just second to none. Just perfection!!!
  62. fruitymichy
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Okay so I have been a Halsey stan for 5 and a half years now, they have been my first concert, i was here for three album releases and she just outdoes herself every. single. time. I am proud af and yeah well, nothing more. Stream this masterpiece, the lyrics are insane and so is the whole concept. Thanks Halsey
  63. mathzinhu
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This is PERFECTION. You did it, Ashley! Every song touch the soul, I'm so proud to be fan of you, your art is amazing and nothing in this world could make you weak! So much love
  64. Rsalbert2011
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Halsey has done it again! Not only do they set the scene they follow through. This empowering album has gone above any standard I had. The voice, the look, the follow through. This album is everything and more!
  65. alexia445
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    this is such a good album! i highly recommend listening to “ya’aburnee”, “darling”, “bells in Santa Fe”, and “i am not a woman, i’m a god”.
  66. olipocketz
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is they type of music that halsey has been gearing up towards their whole career. ‘If I Can’t Have Love I Want Power’ encapsulates everything special about halsey as an artist. They way she is able to take any genre and put her own twist on it. The lyrics feel like a punch to the gut, the album being so personal, vulnerable, and raw, you wonder if you should even be listening toThis album is they type of music that halsey has been gearing up towards their whole career. ‘If I Can’t Have Love I Want Power’ encapsulates everything special about halsey as an artist. They way she is able to take any genre and put her own twist on it. The lyrics feel like a punch to the gut, the album being so personal, vulnerable, and raw, you wonder if you should even be listening to it. I have always wanted halsey to take this musical direction and now that they have, it’s exceeded my highest expectations and more.… Expand
  67. tman1441502
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This was a really solid album. A worthy follow-up to Manic with great production and melodies. Can't wait to dive into the lyrics and and deeper meanings of these songs. Every song felt like it had a place and nothing felt like filler.
  68. Marianardz18
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    halsey never disappoints. this album is such a rollercoaster but an amazing masterpiece. great album!
  69. frangipane
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    this album is the best one of halsey!!!! I JUST LOVED IT!!! its so full of talent from the musics till the lyrics!! deserves everything
  70. nglv
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    the most beautiful songwriting ever. with this album her artistic growth is shown very clearly
  71. sixteenpixies
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    When I saw that Trent Reznor was going to be in this project, I already knew that this was going to be amazing but STILL I was extremely surprised listening! As a Halsey's fan since Badlands I mean it when I say that this is her best album so far. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
  72. kelxnaaa
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I can‘t describe how much i love this. THIS IS A MASTERPIECE. The lyrics, the production everything is ART.
  73. euphoriaboii
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    AMAZINGGG SO GOOD!! from start to end the album was always interesting and really transported to a different dimension. This whole album is one giant masterpiece and dare i say…the best album of the decade thus far.
  74. eriika
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    this is absolutely one of my favorite album. Halsey never ever disappoints my expectations and I’m so happy about it! You definitely have to listen to it, very carefully paying attention to every single lyrics.
  75. victoriaaoliv
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    the word for this album is "perfection", as it's nice to know this introspective side of halsey. the best album she's ever made, everything thought out in detail, from the lyrics full of metaphors to the flawless production that makes the album completely perfect. I need to listen to this album several times to be able to capture all the magnificence and sensitivity it brings. simply thethe word for this album is "perfection", as it's nice to know this introspective side of halsey. the best album she's ever made, everything thought out in detail, from the lyrics full of metaphors to the flawless production that makes the album completely perfect. I need to listen to this album several times to be able to capture all the magnificence and sensitivity it brings. simply the best album of 2021.… Expand
  76. Jamilhussain87
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Their best album.
    Their best album.
    Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.Their best album.
  77. aaedenn
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This project was sad, to say the least. I was sad for Halsey to say the least. I'm just not sure what else to say, but I definitely recommend people to listen to this album. I didn't have any low points, musically and lyrically it was engaging throughout.
  78. MetacriticOnur
    Aug 27, 2021
    9
    excellent
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    adjective
    possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.
  79. Eladazed
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    While listen the album i felt like a fcking GOD!!! Halsey always exceeded my expectations and with this 4th album definitely made the rest of my entire life much better.
  80. GabbyYu
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is pure gold.

    Halsey's ability to weave her personal life and sincere truths into a concept album with a storyline grande enough to simultaneously exist in a movie is inexplicable and jaw-dropping... they are a true visionary in every aspect of the word. Forever in awe of her.
  81. Coastal2009
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I have never listened to Halsey before. I’m just not a fan of the genre. But this is amazing thanks to NIN and Halsey’s lyrics and amazing, soulful voice. It works.
  82. lamonicg
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey conseguiu entregar, com muita qualidade, aquilo que sempre se dedicou a fazer: visuais, composições e instrumentais impecáveis. Trouxe ainda, finalmente, o seu primeiro projeto com raízes no rock. Vingou a injustiça feita com nightmare.… Expand
  83. msoldi180
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    So, when this album was released, and at the first listen i was blown away, intro track The Tradition was amazing, love it, and when it comes to Bells in Santa Fe, that track is magnificent, amazing, i will say this for rest of the album, i just love it, it's different from her past Records, and my favorite tracks are: Girl with a gun, I'm not a woman, I'm a god & Lilith
  84. Sebastian190
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Her best album, it’s just a masterpiece that I’ve been listening on repeat, 0 skips I’m obsessed
  85. catyix
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    I have been waiting for IICHLIWP the whole summer and I have to say I was a bit underwhelmed when I first heard it. On the first listen I would have given it a 7/10
    Now, after listening to the whole album for the 4th time, I can say the album has grown on me A LOT. The production handled very well and that only helped showcasing Halsey's songwriting skills. So far the album isna 10/10 for    I have been waiting for IICHLIWP the whole summer and I have to say I was a bit underwhelmed when I first heard it. On the first listen I would have given it a 7/10
    Now, after listening to the whole album for the 4th time, I can say the album has grown on me A LOT. The production handled very well and that only helped showcasing Halsey's songwriting skills. So far the album isna 10/10 for me but we will have to see how well it ages.    … Expand
  86. pau1601
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    The album was so good. Halsey literally made it possible for me to feel like I was in the setting they created for the album: some dark, mysterious and dangerous ancient royal city. Halsey knows how to start an album and they really showed it this time. Honestly, this is a work of art.
  87. Kkbs
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Halsey never disappoints! This album is amazing, recommend listening to it as a whole the first time and with lyrics! After the first listen you can listen to the songs as standalones
  88. duda_
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    acompanhar a jornada da Halsey como artista é algo incrível e fascinante, toda vez achamos que ela chegou no ápice com as líricas, ideias e conceitos e toda vez ela consegue nos mostrar que pode entregar mais.
  89. Edujtc
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This is her best work to date, a masterpiece, album of the year worthy !!!!
  90. Emilyo66
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This is Halsey's best album. Sorry BADLANDS. The Tradition as an opening song is perfect. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross and producers give this album the best vibes possible. It is dark and lovely and ugly and pretty all at once. When I was listening to it for the first time each song that played was my favorite and then I was at the end. My most favorites so far are The Lighthouse,This is Halsey's best album. Sorry BADLANDS. The Tradition as an opening song is perfect. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross and producers give this album the best vibes possible. It is dark and lovely and ugly and pretty all at once. When I was listening to it for the first time each song that played was my favorite and then I was at the end. My most favorites so far are The Lighthouse, Whispers, Easier than Lying, and Lilith, but seriously I love all of them.… Expand
  91. Vangie
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ALBUM OF THE DECADE!!!! There’s a lot of great, brilliant artists out there but nobody can do it and switch it up like Halsey can HANDS DOWN!!!!… Expand
  92. TheFameLover_
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Halsey has done it again. This album is a masterpiece. Her vocals, the production, the lyricism literally EVERYTHING is great. 10/10 a must listen! Also the movie?! mwah chef’s kiss
  93. Andrespalv
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Este álbum es totalmente majestuoso, la coexistencia entre una balada, un sonido oscuro y un punk nunca sonaron mejor, esto es totalmente un arte para la nueva generación e industria.
  94. gabrielrb
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    definitely their best album. with this one we can see how versatile and flexible they are. always amazing!!! i love it
  95. Fer1807
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so good. Easier than Lying is the best song ever. Halsey never disappoints.… Expand
  96. cdamnverss
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    she literally wrote one of, if not THE best albums of the year. it's her most amazing work yet, words truly can't describe my feelings about this masterpiece that halsey created. it's not simply an album, it's a certified work of art & i really appreciate how they always manage to talk to my soul through their lyrics. incredible.
  97. DasDenny
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Halsey's new album is perfection. They tried something new and succeeded with that. In my opinion the best album from 2021 so far!
  98. Raven_666
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece I'm speechless It's so powerful Halsey is definitely a God
  99. carolinakinter
    Aug 27, 2021
    6
    Não gostei, não é meu tipo de álbum. Continuo adorando a Halsey, mas é o projeto que eu menos gosto dela.
  100. Nightmarefaith
    Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This album is so deeply full of halseys soul, it’s beautiful and intense, and personal it’s quite literally their best work yet
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#15 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. No Ripcord
    Aug 30, 2021
    70
    Compared to this summer's pop offerings—think of the similarly themed efforts by Billie Eilish and Lorde, both of which deal with the trappings of fame with serenity and blissful detachment, respectively—If I Can't Get Love, I Want Power is provocative, and even ugly, in its most vulnerable moments. Self-indulgent, sure, but its emotional chaos feels earned.
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  2. The Observer (UK)
    Aug 30, 2021
    60
    Easier Than Lying is shouty and electronic, while You Asked for This finds Halsey fronting a Smashing Pumpkins pastiche. Amid all the Sturm und Drang and sludgy oompah (The Lighthouse) there is some high-quality writing, chiefly in the pizzicato niggles and Jesus analogies of Bells in Santa Fe (“it’s not a happy ending”) and Whispers.
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  3. Sputnikmusic
    Aug 30, 2021
    82
    If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power is on an upward trajectory in terms of Halsey releasing quality music. By and by, Halsey may not have love, but her latest record is power.
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