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  • Summary: The third full-length release for the alternative pop artist features guest appearances Dominic Fike, Alanis Morissette and BTS' Suga.
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3am
Darling, I just left the bar And I've misplaced all my credit cards My self preservation and all of my reservations Are sitting and contemplatin'... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. The Line of Best Fit
    Jan 17, 2020
    90
    Manic revels in the explorative genre-pop bombast, letting the delicates twinkle, and the snarls bare their teeth; yet it's the soul that shines dominantly. It's her most complete work to date.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Jan 17, 2020
    83
    Over 16 tracks, Manic is a chaotic amalgamation of self-analysis, rage, depression, ecstasy, and growth that sees its creator managing the messiness of fame while trying to stay true to herself. We’re just along for the ride.
  3. The Guardian
    Jan 17, 2020
    80
    Her lyrical confidence is matched by the characterful production, which straddles R&B, country, trashy pop-rock, Kacey Musgraves-ish cosmic Americana and more. ... A major label pop album with real drama and humanity.
  4. AllMusic
    Jan 17, 2020
    80
    Manic showcases Halsey at her nerviest and at her best.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 27, 2020
    80
    Halsey is less a pop chameleon than a musical magpie and Manic is a pristinely produced album that sounds a bit like everything you know, but better (Still Learning is a banger, like Evanescence with steelpan).
  6. PopMatters
    Jan 21, 2020
    70
    Mania is an honest invitation into the worlds of both Halsey and Ashley Frangipane, and teaches us that the truth is in the ambiguity.
  7. 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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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 304 out of 352
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 352
  3. Negative: 27 out of 352
  1. selenkag
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Manic jest zupełnie czymś innym, coś czego nie słyszeliśmy jeszcze nigdy od Halsey. Utwory przepełnione są emocjami i uczuciami, dodatkowoManic jest zupełnie czymś innym, coś czego nie słyszeliśmy jeszcze nigdy od Halsey. Utwory przepełnione są emocjami i uczuciami, dodatkowo fakt, że Halsey jest autorką każdego tekstu sprawia, że możesz się z nią utożsamić. Very proud!… Expand
  2. supercutx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    best album ever!!!!!!! i love the way she made a perfect chaotic emotion throughout the album
  4. dxnieleduardo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Risky, deep, weird and beautiful is how I can describe this album, I think it's the best Halsey has given us. I'm so obsessed with songs likeRisky, deep, weird and beautiful is how I can describe this album, I think it's the best Halsey has given us. I'm so obsessed with songs like finally // beautiful stranger, I HATE EVERYBODY and Still Learning… Expand
  5. leaspz
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A really good album with a lot of emotions. I feel like she's been really honest with us with these songs and it's a pleasure to listen to itA really good album with a lot of emotions. I feel like she's been really honest with us with these songs and it's a pleasure to listen to it every single time. Thank you for the best album I've heard of my life.… Expand
  6. wilsondemian
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    i love you .........................................................................................................................halsey
  7. Johan21
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    El álbum tiene un toque tan único de ella. Realmente se nota que es una pieza demasiado personal, estoy sorprendido, aunque, a decir verdad,El álbum tiene un toque tan único de ella. Realmente se nota que es una pieza demasiado personal, estoy sorprendido, aunque, a decir verdad, me hubiera gustado que agregara "Nightmare", ya que podía entrelazarse con "3 am".… Expand
  8. oxmarxrey
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    I like her honesty on the album and the raw emotional lyrics but there is something missing for me the production of it feels incomplete orI like her honesty on the album and the raw emotional lyrics but there is something missing for me the production of it feels incomplete or totally wrong for some of the songs. I am disappointed especially since she decided to not include nightmare which was an actual nice change to her discography.… Expand

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