• Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Aug 27, 2021
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 712 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Negative: 54 out of 712
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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is AMAZING. I am not a super fan of Halsey, but when I listened to this album straight through for the very first time, I enjoyed all of the songs. There is not a bad song on this album- this album is honestly Album of the Year worthy. The production on this album is so unique and captivating. I sincerely hope this album gets the recognition that it deserves. Also, I enjoyedThis album is AMAZING. I am not a super fan of Halsey, but when I listened to this album straight through for the very first time, I enjoyed all of the songs. There is not a bad song on this album- this album is honestly Album of the Year worthy. The production on this album is so unique and captivating. I sincerely hope this album gets the recognition that it deserves. Also, I enjoyed this album more than Halsey's last album "Manic" as well!

    My rating is a STRONG 10 out of 10 and overall I highly recommend this album to anyone!
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  4. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. without a doubt the best album of the year so far, each song is a complete world that lets you experience every part of halsey's general thinking. 100/100❤️‍ Expand
  5. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The work on this album is completely wonderful and complex, it brings you to the power that Halsey tries to capture, the production work is spectral Expand
  6. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is just ART, it’s a whole new experience. Halsey just surpassed all my expectations. Expand
  7. Sep 6, 2021
    10
    Me gusto mucho su album, es mi segundo favorito de ella. Todas las canciones son escuchables y disfrutables.
  8. Sep 5, 2021
    10
    I want to focus on the fact here that this album was produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus, with Halsey writing and singing.

    I have always been a fan of Halsey, but by no means a die hard Halsey fan. There's typically one song from each of her albums I like. This album goes far beyond previous works . The combination of Reznor/Atticus with Halsey works amazing (I am a huge NIN fan). Most
    I want to focus on the fact here that this album was produced by Trent Reznor and Atticus, with Halsey writing and singing.

    I have always been a fan of Halsey, but by no means a die hard Halsey fan. There's typically one song from each of her albums I like.

    This album goes far beyond previous works . The combination of Reznor/Atticus with Halsey works amazing (I am a huge NIN fan).

    Most of this album has ended up on my daily playlist. The trio is without a doubt going to win a grammy.
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  9. Sep 3, 2021
    10
    If I Can't Have Love, I Want Power is a masterpiece, the concept and self-empowerment and feminist themes of the album are superb. The production is exceptional, I love how theatrical it is and also love rock and industrial influences. The songwriting especially the lyrical content is outstanding, I just love how storytelling and autobiographical she is with her lyrics. The artworks isIf I Can't Have Love, I Want Power is a masterpiece, the concept and self-empowerment and feminist themes of the album are superb. The production is exceptional, I love how theatrical it is and also love rock and industrial influences. The songwriting especially the lyrical content is outstanding, I just love how storytelling and autobiographical she is with her lyrics. The artworks is gorgeous, love how she went for a Renaissance theme for the visuals of the album. Also Halsey gives some of her best vocals performances on this album. This is an A+ album, definitely would say her greatest work so far and my new favorite album of the year so far. Expand
  10. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    We can pick this album one of the best till now. The production and lyrics on point. Halsey is proving her growth, musically and personally speaking. Her joint with Trent and Atticus was worth and definitely will make her fans even more proud.
  11. Aug 23, 2022
    10
    From Cover to cover IICHLIWP is incredible. Diffrent from any Halsey album but so good at the same time.
  12. 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.
  13. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Even expecting the best from her, I'm totally surprised with the quality of this work. It definitely surpassed my already high expectations. Vocals, production, concept and lyrics... Everything is on point on this album. Halsey reinforces she is a true artist and she came to leave her mark on the industry.
  14. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    omg this album is so good, i don't have words.
    halsey is a genius

    fav tracks: honey, easier than lying, whispers and bells in santa fe
    the least fav is darling but is good too
  15. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    this a heavenly piece of art, everything about this record is well thought out & polished to perfection, from the storytelling to the production to the aesthetic and cohesion, halsey has outdone herself as usual with another instant classic.
  16. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing album! Halsey outdid herself once again. From lyrics to themes and music production
  17. 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.
  18. Sep 1, 2021
    10
    aoty. Halsey delivers a cohesive album with complex production elements and lyrics, not to mention her beautiful vocals throughout the project. The album has very strong tracks with important themes.
  19. Aug 31, 2021
    10
    This album is such a great example of risk taking combined with Halsey’s honest and revealing lyrics combined with amazing productions. The concept for this album is absolutely beautiful.
  20. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    Amazing music, Halsey really went deep to produce this thrilling album, with greatly written lyrics
  21. 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.
  22. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    é mais ou menos assim... oh pinguito, ooh pinguitito, ah la que sou pinguito... sou um pinguitito
  23. Aug 28, 2021
    10
    Álbum do ano! Simplesmente sensacional, Halsey entregou TUDO nesse álbum.
  24. 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❤️‍
  25. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    Very interesting album. I love Halsey for her guts to experiment with each one of her records and this one is by far her best one!
  26. 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.
  27. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    this album is truly a masterpiece she really did a solid 10/10 stunning album with no skips, with very captivating lyrics and SPECTACULAR production, wonderful vocal delivery and great story telling. So proud of them they have been working so hard and this is truly their best album to date (imo alongside Badlands). I'm truly speechless she left me with no words only amused with thisthis album is truly a masterpiece she really did a solid 10/10 stunning album with no skips, with very captivating lyrics and SPECTACULAR production, wonderful vocal delivery and great story telling. So proud of them they have been working so hard and this is truly their best album to date (imo alongside Badlands). I'm truly speechless she left me with no words only amused with this masterpiece! Hope it gets the recognition it deserves cause this is the best album this year so far. Expand
  28. Aug 27, 2021
    10
    An amazing album! One of the best albums of the year! She’s amazing, i’m so proud
  29. 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
  30. Aug 20, 2022
    10
    best album of all time, demi could never made something like this, halsey is soooo talented i love her
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.