Manic
by Halsey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2020
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1008 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 56 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1008
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  1. MikeRangel
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    a really cohesive album, one track interconnecting the other, shows us a musical maturity of the artist, the care in choosing each track is evident. We see versatility, the album as a whole has its very peculiar sound, something sounds like country, another sounds like rock, another alternative pop is something definitely unique, an incredible album.
  2. saul16
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sheesh, this album is perfectly in all moment, is more interesting than other album.
    Manic in words is Pure, Love, Crazy, Clean, ART, hate(love) and so beautiful. well #StreamManic    … Expand
  3. iamachmad75
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Hey Queen, Girl you have done it again. Constanly raising bar for all and doing it flawlessly
  4. Evin1997
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    THIS IS IT. I LOVE EVERY SINGLE SONG. IT GROWS ON YOU ESPECIALLY IF YOU LISTEN TO IT LOUD IN THE CAR. DEFINITELY WORTH IT AND I EVEN WANT MORE OF HER RIGHT NOW. Unbelievable ...
  5. MusicSpy
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    Eu adoro os trabalhos antigos da Halsey, mas nesse projeto parece que ela força algo muito conceitual... Começamos com o “lead” Without Me (a melhor do album) que deveria ser o indicador de como a sonoridade do album deveria ser, e no fim virou uma completa bagunça com varias interludes, musicas country chatas e no fim das contas apenas Without Me acabou prestando... Nao é um album que euEu adoro os trabalhos antigos da Halsey, mas nesse projeto parece que ela força algo muito conceitual... Começamos com o “lead” Without Me (a melhor do album) que deveria ser o indicador de como a sonoridade do album deveria ser, e no fim virou uma completa bagunça com varias interludes, musicas country chatas e no fim das contas apenas Without Me acabou prestando... Nao é um album que eu colocaria pra ouvir de novo, 14/15 musicas sao extremamente chatas e cansativas.… Expand
  6. JoyH
    Jan 23, 2020
    2
    trash OVERRATED AS **** i didnt like at ALL i was bored ALL the time dont uderstand this high score
  7. Muratka
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    so bad so ujas Its so boring and terrible hahahnoooo okay, bye, good luck, colxolzi
  8. fegaco
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    halsey sem dúvidas entregou seu melhor projeto, e mostrou mais seu lado vulnerável sem a sua figuras de linguagens dos dois primeiros álbuns (que eu amo), mas agora ela veio mais transparente, como ela mesmo gosta de chamar "o primeiro álbum da ashley", ela deixou um um pouco a persona halsey, para ser a pessoa por trás, com letras cruas é uma sonoridade fresa e coesa, mesmo tendo tantoshalsey sem dúvidas entregou seu melhor projeto, e mostrou mais seu lado vulnerável sem a sua figuras de linguagens dos dois primeiros álbuns (que eu amo), mas agora ela veio mais transparente, como ela mesmo gosta de chamar "o primeiro álbum da ashley", ela deixou um um pouco a persona halsey, para ser a pessoa por trás, com letras cruas é uma sonoridade fresa e coesa, mesmo tendo tantos gêneros diferentes num mesmo álbum. embora eu achasse que canções como nightmare precisavam estar no meio, considero o álbum impecável. nota 10 sim e já começam sendo meu álbum favorito de 2020.… Expand
  9. Miguels
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Un álbum variado que sí duda DEBES prestarle atención. Complejo, lo cuál lo hace muy artístico. Sus sonidos, melodías y letras son perfectamente cuidadas. No es un álbum para cualquiera es muy experimental y expresivo. Muy hermoso. ¿Vale la pena? Desde luego, pero tienes que ponerle atención para entenderlo.
  10. Afonsopescada
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Every song sounds different and it's just way too refreshing, breaking the barriers of genre
  11. alanawss
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    nope.. she still the worst hahahaha
    ☻☻☻☻☻☻
  12. Samiyaljabr12
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Oh my gosh I don't know what to say about this album it's just like the worst thing
  13. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    How is this allowed to be released this just unfinished production of the album
  14. Totie12
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Very few people are interested to see that the US has been in the process since
  15. sunsetbabe10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is so refreshing. Halsey wrote intelligent lyrics but not too much to intimidate new listeners like me. I love how sonically cohesive this album is.
  16. Puppynoir
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal, her best record yet. Manic offers the perfect amount of insight into Halsey’s mind, while creatively pouring her heart into each individual song. Sonically cohesive yet offers hints of different genres throughout the tracklist. It’s easy to discover something new upon each listen.
  17. lostinbadlands
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Lyrical, musical, when you listen it in order you can notice it
  18. bestmknight
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Album of the year, its something new in Halsey discography but how can you not love how true she is on manic
  19. fifi3
    Jan 21, 2020
    7
    This is a very well-made, confident and daring pop album. There isn't many songs with a lot of replay value to me, but it's an album that is an ambitious and innovative enough to warrant a 7.
  20. chromaticbard
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    "Manic" is Halsey's best and most cohesive album to date. The album is such a personal look into who Halsey is as a person and an artist. These tracks are all so different but they work so well together. The sound of this album is very generic pop, but not in a bad way. Halsey takes these powerful lyrics and makes this album her own. I can see this album being seen as one of the best pop"Manic" is Halsey's best and most cohesive album to date. The album is such a personal look into who Halsey is as a person and an artist. These tracks are all so different but they work so well together. The sound of this album is very generic pop, but not in a bad way. Halsey takes these powerful lyrics and makes this album her own. I can see this album being seen as one of the best pop albums of this year.… Expand
  21. 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 it every single time. Thank you for the best album I've heard of my life.
  22. twb6320
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    9.5 !!! Love her, such deep and relatable meanings in her tracks ☺️
  23. atwelllance
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manic is Halsey’s most personal & diverse album to date. Every track, while being very different from the others, blend together beautifully. She explores past relationships, certain stances, & even her most personal demons on tracks like “More.” Manic is hard to define under one genre, it’s like she took every major genre, threw them in a blender, & the result is Manic. As a major Halsey fan this is my favorite project to date, definitely more like Badlands than Hopeless Fountain Kingdom, but completely it’s own stand-alone album.… Expand
  24. diegoroberts
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing to see how she has grown as an artist, what an amazing job. She deserves all the applause
  25. xcemeltx
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Manic is the best album she has ever made. It's so raw, beautiful, and poetic. It truly shows who Ashley is and I honestly prefer it over hfk or badlands. Her brain is so lovely and interesting and I'm so glad she trusts us with it. I love her so much and I'm so proud of her.
  26. fckinlilith
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    At first I thought this album was kind of weird, because the rhythms were not very reconciled to me, but the lyrics are so personal, I quickly identified myself, and you get used to it haha, I loved it but badlands will always be memorable.
  27. pacifierhaylor
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    such a beautiful album with so many relatable lyrics and feelings! love halsey
  28. Alejandrohurtt
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Es verdaderamente bueno, Halsey muestra unas excelentes sensaciones y sentimientos que te hacen sentir lo que ella llego a sentir en sus peores momentos, cada canción describe su personalidad y cada problema, ella surgió y lo representa aquí
  29. Jesusxking
    Jan 20, 2020
    1
    The impact on this album has no lasting affects moving forward can you really say it's a classic?
  30. Greebzzz
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Far and away Halsey's best full-length album to date. Badlands was incredible, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom was meh, but Manic is in a league of its own. From song 1 to song 16, this album is by far the most personal and honest album she's ever written. Her lyrics are a deep dive into the inner workings of her mind, and the production is flawless. Amazing (and diverse) guest appearances as well as a variety of genres keep the listener from getting bored for even a second.

    It's nice to hear her take a step away from her usual semi-fictional storytelling vibe to something much more personal and introspective, while still holding onto the deep and thought-provoking lyrical content we've all come to know and love from Halsey.

    Her up-tempo songs are fantastic and varied, from the pop-punk vibes of 3am to the trap infused beats in Without Me, every listener is sure to find their new favorite Halsey song on this album. And her lyrical genius and amazing melodies will keep you fully engaged during the more downtempo songs like More and 929.

    The album packs in a bunch of different genres which one would expect to make for a disjointed and incoherent album, but the song order, lyrics, and samples of movies and other dialogue make the songs flow into each other perfectly. These days it's very hard to find a modern album that you can play front to back without skipping a song, but Halsey has done just that with Manic.

    My personal favorites from the album include: You should be sad, I Hate Everybody, 3am, Forever... (is a long time), Without Me, Graveyard, Alanis' Interlude, and More. But absolutely every song has something new and different to offer that we haven't heard from Halsey before.

    Overall, this album is a masterpiece that proves pop music is still capable of innovation even though the genre has been getting stale over the years. Very refreshing, and very unique. Do not sleep on this album, you will regret it.    … Expand
  31. gappyminds
    Jan 20, 2020
    0
    I hate it. So boring, maybe have a good lyrics but the music it's all the same.
  32. Seoulmilk4849
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Halsey's new album 'Manic' feels that Halsey has well expressed her world that she wanted to express in music.
  33. LuisGC
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    A mi parecer el álbum tiene un estilo muy pop alternativo además trata muchos temas de la sociedad de hoy en dia.
    Mi cancion favorita sin duda - Alain's Interlude
  34. andreavides
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like thisAn ode to mania. one of the beautifully written and cohesive albums of this generation. diverse yet whole, manic shows a side of halsey the general public has never seen before. she experiments with country, rock, pop, alternative, and everything in between. this album dives into extremely personal topics with a hint of sarcasm and hope, a message to what can and will come. music like this is extremely important and necessary in the world. halsey’s best work yet.… Expand
  35. MeliM007
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Grammy nomination is what this album deserves! Halsey is an exceptional artist and has gone above and beyond with MANIC. She poured her soul into this album and you feel every emotion throughout. From begining to end this album is a MASTERPIECE!
  36. Keanjovi
    Jan 19, 2020
    0
    Nothing neww super borreeeed, is a copy of a lot of albums, please the only good thing was nightmare and the **** don’t put it
  37. Alexcsl
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    Not her best in my opinion. It contains some great songs but also loads of fillers
  38. bonjourxz
    Jan 19, 2020
    5
    deixou a desejar. eu achei as musicas, em sua maioria, bem fáceis de enjoar e pobres (salvo 2 ou 3 com refrões e rimas BEM FEITAS) mas eh um album bem produzidinho ate
  39. FelipeReversso
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Intimate album with touching lyrics, electrifying rhythm, Halsey has just released a work of art.
  40. Overdramatic
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Um álbum sincero e cru, que consegue mostrar muito mais da vulnerabilidade da Halsey, nos revelando a pessoa que vive por trás da artista. Os instrumentais em sua maioria são simples mas são perfeitos para o que as músicas exigem, além do fato de a mesma ter abrangido um enorme leque de gêneros musicais em diversas músicas como folk, rock, R&B e etc. A partir desse álbum começo a ver aUm álbum sincero e cru, que consegue mostrar muito mais da vulnerabilidade da Halsey, nos revelando a pessoa que vive por trás da artista. Os instrumentais em sua maioria são simples mas são perfeitos para o que as músicas exigem, além do fato de a mesma ter abrangido um enorme leque de gêneros musicais em diversas músicas como folk, rock, R&B e etc. A partir desse álbum começo a ver a Halsey com uma autenticidade muito maior do que via no passado.… Expand
  41. jaspertingz
    Jan 19, 2020
    0
    Its so boring
  42. TiagoVieira
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Rare by Selena Gomez and Manic by Halsey already the best music released in 2020
  43. ceskaaa
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Here’s Halsey best album yet. She is vulnerable, brings a fresh new mass pop and shows us the odd side of fame… Expand
  44. hometxwn
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Genial. As faixas transmitem a emoção que Halsey quis passar e isso é muito bom, me emociomei muito com finally, clementine e 929. 3am é muito boa e lembra as músicas da Avril Lavigne. Parabéns Halsey, me surpreendeu muito… Expand
  45. AnnyPurrr
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! So proud of Halsey and her work! Love this album
  46. ashlyy
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    the facts, the stories and the emotions that the arrangement of the album based on, and the way the album was arranged, the diversification of sounds and melodies, the magical features everything has reached in a perfect way. this album looks like a book or a beautiful painting full of colors and shapes. if you could look at art in the right way you’ll have a great experience with yourthe facts, the stories and the emotions that the arrangement of the album based on, and the way the album was arranged, the diversification of sounds and melodies, the magical features everything has reached in a perfect way. this album looks like a book or a beautiful painting full of colors and shapes. if you could look at art in the right way you’ll have a great experience with your journey of this album!! (sorry my english is horrible so maybe my words don’t come right but i hope you got the pointsof what i’m saying)… Expand
  47. NEWCLASSICMATER
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 so far I am shocked and at the same time proud of this girl showing so much art her pains anguishes internal conflicts really didn’t know she was a great composer
  48. Julezbrn
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Manic is the most personal, deep and beautiful album I’ve ever heard. Halsey put her heart and soul into it. She shows us a vulnerable side of hers. So emotional and heartbreaking, definitely worth a listen.
  49. danielfois
    Jan 18, 2020
    5
    Halsey delivers an album with excellent songs that’ll stick in our minds for a while. She opens and closes with not so great songs (Ashley & 929). You’ll feel like you’re waiting for a climax the whole album and it just doesn’t come. Most tracks sounds the same, but you’ll also find quite a few jewels.

    Graveyard delivers something different, unique, marvelous; You Should Be Sad will take    Halsey delivers an album with excellent songs that’ll stick in our minds for a while. She opens and closes with not so great songs (Ashley & 929). You’ll feel like you’re waiting for a climax the whole album and it just doesn’t come. Most tracks sounds the same, but you’ll also find quite a few jewels.

    Graveyard delivers something different, unique, marvelous; You Should Be Sad will take you to Halsey’s country rock vibe with excellency; 3am surprises as one of the best songs; Without Me, her #1 hit, is a masterpiece; Finally // beautiful stranger is also a great one.

    Overall, on a 16-track album there’s 5 really well crafted ones. Halsey still delivers quality and raw authenticity, but Manic is her weaker album so far. She should’ve led on Nightmares direction. But then again, just my opinion!    … Expand
  50. laurenbyrne
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    She’s grown so much since badlands/ room93 and it shows, the album is very authentically “ashley” but also seems to feel very halsey at the same time. What i mean by that is she uses the same style of metaphors as she did in badlands but the sound is very her, which has definitely kept her fans happy.
  51. WindowsPeak
    Jan 18, 2020
    6
    Well, it's not a bad album, but on some tracks it got me bored, halsey disappointed me a little, because with the acclaim of hopeless fountain kingdom and the success of without me, I expected a much more acclaimed successor than the previous album
  52. carlvalendez
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is a refreshing introduction to a new chapter to Halsey and Ashley’s journey. It is an evocative masterpiece that shares the struggles that occurs in one’s head. It is not just a story of a very dynamic musician but a relatable basis of life in general.
  53. yourJune17
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    each of us need this amazing album to understand ourselves. so emotional and personal.
  54. carlalegaspit
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The first track speaks for itself. The album unravelled so many chapter of ASHLEY’S life to me yet Halsey remains in the story. It is a very dynamic work of Art that speaks the truths of being a human being.
  55. MommaC
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely LOVE the entire album. So glad my daughter introduced me to Halsey!!
  56. Absolem
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A beautiful body of work, halsey(Ashley) give us the most real album She has ever done
  57. taehylor
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Incredibly raw and vulnerable, as art should be. Ashley has turned her truth into music for the world to hear and I am in awe of her talent, strength, and bravery.
  58. TSFan
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    I just have to point out how amazing this album is. There’s not much more I can say. It has its bops, sad songs, all of that stuff. I have a feeling this album will do great.
  59. iamjorgemares
    Jan 18, 2020
    1
    Imagina el álbum mas cliché del mundo y ahora multiplicalo por dos ... el resultado de eso no es ni la mitad de lo que Manic ofrece. he oído álbumes pedorros como Thank U, Next y Rare, pero esos a comparación de este ... sin comentarios. #StreamSoberByDemi
  60. arrier
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Manic showcases Halsey's most personal, deepest thoughts. The lyrics of all 16 songs is very brilliant, along with the high production under this album. A great album overall
  61. Uyuyuylaya
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!! Wonderful!!! This album is so gentle and melodic, but at the same time different, which fits any mood. I hope that Halsey will release the same sincere music in the future!
  62. HopelessMinutes
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not    This album is absolutely excellent! Halsey at her most raw, vulnerable & intricate. The album feels cohesive, whilst being experimental and exploring different genres: there is elements of Pop, Rock, Alternative, Country, Trap & Hip Hop and it all works.

    Secondly, this is an absolute lyrical masterpiece. Her lyrics are candid and raw, and really show her ability as a writer. Although not an excellent vocalist, Halsey does the best she can with her voice and delivers some of the most striking vocals of her career! This feels real and authentic, there is not persona. Just an introduction to Halsey at her most stripped back. The standout production is also a big highlight that makes this masterpiece all the more excellent!    … Expand
  63. miaarielle
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beautiful, Raw, Emotional, and Vulnerable are a few words to describe what Manic means to me. In Ashley, Halsey describes the struggle of being "manic" and still living through the madness of the world. In clementine, Halsey describes how she has a close circle of her family/friends and how it can be limited. In Graveyard, its an atmospheric song about how the warning signs in a relationship can feel like the butterflies. Graveyard also reflects about a toxic and almost near dangerous relationship (Halsey is referring to her past relationship with ex rapper G-Easy who cheated on her various times). In You should be sad, Halsey has described this song on her Twitter as "wanting to write a Carrie Underwood type Before he Cheats but the After he Cheats version" and reflects upon the frustration of a toxic relationship and how she's glad that her past relationship never went into something further such as possibly having children (This song also refers to her past relationship with G-Easy except Halsey changes the narrative as being glad the relationship ended doing to the things that he did as an excuse of being with her in the past). In Forever.... (is a long time), Halsey reflects upon the uncertainty of life as being major then going to minor (meaning she is reflecting upon the bright and dark sides of life, the positive and the negative). It also describes the uncertainty of a relationship and of trusting your partner and the outro will be sampled in the next song. In Dominic's Interlude, Dominic Fike is now telling Halsey's story that describes love and its different stages and how their is a bit of a lack of trust in a partner in a relationship and samples "Talk to your man, tell him he got bad news comin'" which is heard at the outro of Forever... (is a long time). In I HATE EVERYBODY, Halsey reflects upon the negative feedback she has received since the start of her career from her former friends and the media, its an optimistic song that describes to ignore the negative feedback and just hate everybody for saying it and just be your unapologetic self. In 3am, Halsey is calling all the contacts on her phone until she gets an answer and is describing how she wants a digital relationship instead of a physical one as she doesn't want to end up lonely. in Without Me, Halsey is describing how she was taken advantage of in a past relationship. Without Me reflects upon her past relationship with G-Easy who had cheated on Halsey various times. The song earned a #1 place on the Billboard Top 10 last year and maintained that position for about 28-almost 29 weeks! In Finally//beautiful stranger, its a slow "A Star is Born-esque ballad" that describes what love at first sight with beautiful stranger feels like. Halsey confirmed that she wrote this song while she was in a past relationship with ex Yungblud (who she still remains good friends with). In Alanis' Interlude, Halsey teams up with longtime music idol Alanis Morissette and the song describes Halsey's bisexuality and the difference between being in a sexual relationship with a man and being in one with a women. As we know, Halsey is very open on advocating for LGBT+ Rights. In killing boys, Halsey wants "revenge" on a past relationship but not violent revenge, peaceful revenge as she doesn't need this person anymore to feel whole. The song also describes how Women should be strong and independent after a breakup. In SUGA's Interlude, Halsey collaborates with SUGA from the K-Pop group BTS and the song describes how Halsey is near wanting it all but slightly wants a change in her creative aspect and wonders what she would do if she wanted a change from making music. In More, its a raw, vulnerable, and emotional story. Halsey has described the song as "not necessarily a love song but a love song to someone who is not in this world yet but possibly will be someday". In the past, Halsey has struggled with conceiving children due to her diagnosis of Endometriosis which is something she still struggles with to this day. In the past, Halsey has suffered three miscarriages which is very sad and details that struggle with being ready for a child yet finding out that it will not be in this world. In Still Learning, it is an Ed Sheeran esque song (which is pretty ironic since Ed is a credited writer on the song) and the song describes Halsey's journey of self love which she has achieved but still struggles with everyday no matter how easy it looks to be happy, its hard to be ok at times. In 929, Halsey tells the story behind her birthday, September 29. As we know, Halsey was born in 1994 on September 29. In the song, Halsey claims she was born on 9/29 at 9:29am which isn't true as she was born on 9/29 at 9:26am which she found out from her birth certificate. There is another track from the Target version called I'm Not Mad which describes how she isn't mad about how things turned out. Manic is a masterpiece of a story which Halsey tells exceptionally well.… Expand
  64. Ewan221
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey’s (Ashley’s) most raw album, a must listen and a lyrical masterpiece!!
  65. 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 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.
  66. jphrynzo
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    her best album to date. imagine the creativity she puts into this masterpiece. the experimental tracks, the emotions, the excellency. IDK A BETTER ALBUM THIS YEAR
  67. conanjohnson
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is her third studio album and this is my third favourite Halsey's album. Perfection!
  68. raulborges
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is so amazing, thanks Halsey! My fav is 3am, u should be sad & still learning, luv u
  69. AmandaH
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Honest, and self aware. Critical, and accepting. Halsey introduces the world to Ashley in a bold and humorous way. It’s impossible not to share her emotions as you journey through this album with her. Her best work yet. As she bears what she might consider her flaws, it is perfect. Teaching us all that what we might think we would rather change most about ourselves is actually worth embracing.
  70. Brianne
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Buen álbum. Letras profundas enriquecidos con sonidos innovadores y drámaticos.
  71. Carolpasso
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It’s so personal and true, it shows her musical evolution and ability to compose. Manic is a messy beautiful part of Ashley and Halsey. A masterpiece!
  72. Cwebber
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is the best put together album I've ever heard. The emotion, the sound, the meaning behind every song- is absolute perfection.
  73. itzavril
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I’m so proud of Hals, she did really great work, all songs sounds really good and i love it. She deserves everything
  74. Iamnichlas
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING. i love. it’s got so many different kinds of songs and it the most open i’ve seen an artist and the most open she’s been
  75. coreymann_11
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    so amazing i just cant put it in words it is 100% her most personal album yet
  76. LePetitBelen
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Creo que es trabajo mas honesto de Halsey y valoro mucho que sea un álbum de Ashley para Halsey. De verdad agradezco que aprendamos a ver a las artistas tal como son, seres humanos.

    Gracias Halsey
  77. Jess49
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Lyrically beautiful. Halsey spills her guts in the most vulnerable ways all while remaining passionate about her arts & fans!
  78. homoviolent
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    i truly cannot believe how perfect manic is... literally from start to finish, this album is a complete and total masterpiece musically, lyrically and production. i’m literally mesmerized
  79. emilyo6
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I actually love this album with everything in me. The music is so raw and real and I love every song so much.
  80. laraaaa
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is the most beautiful and amazing album i’ve ever heard. halsey’s best album yet!
  81. vesnoyleman
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is the album i wanna listen while living breathing sleeping dying it is the best album i've ever heard in my life excepting hfk and badlands ashley is the best musician in the world she is a goddess
  82. janefoster
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVEEERRR!!!!!!!!!! I fell in love with this album for the rest of my life because it is so sincere, lively and reflects the real Halsey that we love her so much!!!!
  83. Katetrsv
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The best album ever!!!
  84. valerafzlln
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Such a lyrical and emotional master peace. Ashley revealed in a completely new way. Here she is very sincere, I really love this line in her long creative road
  85. forgoodnessake
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I absolutely adore this album. Its sincerity, purity and tragedy just broke my heart. I love it how Ashley improves her music with every step. Hope y’all love it!
  86. nachtwereld
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I love this album. This album is very sincery and we can see not a character - Halsey , we were able to see - Ashley. in my opinion , Halsey deserves get all prize for the manic.
  87. Appollina
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The album is increadible! It is full of Ashley's emotions and feelings. She opened her soul to us. Every song is very beautiful and touching. I am absolutely in love with Manic!
  88. Kadirou
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    The album is so good and very well written. I still wish halsey put "Nightmare" on this album , it would've been perfect
  89. morganasashes
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Very well written album from top to bottom. It's very rare that you find a mainstream artist who makes an album that isn't meant for the charts or radio. There are about 3 radio friendly songs on this album, but they're also very captivating. Her vocals on this record are also astounding. Bravo, Halsey!
  90. lexus_eve
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    such a personal album. truly her best work to date. no song sounds the same as the last.
  91. Isaacshah1028
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they couldHalsey has grown very much with this album. She attempted to do something not many can do well and that is mix the genre of this album. This album just has one theme and that’s Ashley. She metaphorically opened herself up in this album from her head to her heart. Beautiful album with such different songs on each track list fit to meet someone’s expectations for every feeling they could possible feel. Beautiful work.… Expand
  92. username1234z
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is truly a masterpiece, with songs in various styles there’s something for everyone to love. ‘More’ is her most personal song to date, it’s intimacy creating a beautiful ambiance. ‘Forever ... (is a long time)’ is similar to something in a soundtrack of a musical, with changes in tone and key, as well as the lyrics telling a story. Her best album to date.
  93. BeHonest
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    can do better especially that she's someone who lives by taylor swiffer so yeah maybe next time
  94. murgino00
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    penso sia uno degli album più belli che potranno uscire nel 2020.
    letteralmente ha superato se stessa questa volta.
  95. beanie_chris
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Halsey’s best album! My favorites on this project are graveyard, you should be sad, 3am, Alani’s interlude, killing boys and still learning
  96. izxbellix
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful. I am in love with this album. Halsey never fails to impress me with her talents and effort for her music
  97. itsabzhere
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A master piece and a half. You need to listen to it. So beautifully made and you know Halsey took her time on this album.… Expand
  98. Nickherold
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing genre-bending work from Halsey. She never fails to disappoint.
  99. BrezeanuEdy
    Jan 18, 2020
    5
    I love Halsey but sorry this was just boring. I expected so much more and it didn't happen.
  100. Souldanp
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Álbum perfeito, mostrando para o que veio e mudando a cada música e a cada letra criada para esse álbum.
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80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Q Magazine
    Feb 11, 2020
    80
    Freighted by unflinching lyrics, Manic is a magnificent - and magnificently raw - pop confessional. [Apr 2020, p.110]
  2. 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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  3. Paste Magazine
    Jan 29, 2020
    68
    Manic is a rich and often confounding listen, an expansive album filled to the brim with the imagined worlds Halsey’s built for herself in the real one. It’s also sincerely, indefatigably Halsey: She puts her loves and ambitions on wholly earnest display, even if it doesn’t always make for the most consistent listen.
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