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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  3. Negative: 108 out of 1008
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  1. ClementineZM
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    The bravery of how Confessional this album is leaves me appalled. Not many artists would dare write such a beautiful song about miscarriages and struggles of pregnancy, family issues and bipolar, femininity and sexuality this way.

    Manic represents a complete person without filters. Every broken piece set to shine with a beautiful tune like never before.
  2. Ureear
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    Halsey is a force to be reckoned with on this album from her songwriting, to her beautiful vocals. One of the best albums i've heard in a very long time.
  3. jxshua
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    Supreme songwriting, melodically brilliant, vocally brilliant. What an album, one of Halsey's best. 10/10!
  4. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    10
    Like the predecessor of this album, this album is simply wonderful and for me there is no flaws
  5. zarnainshahzad1
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Manic is perfect blend of different genre. This album gives person every thing too jump on and be angry on country and alternative pop songs to cry on ballots and indie songs. This album is very soothing songs in it are lullabies putting you too sleep. This album is perfect for a teenager whose life is complicated. As halsey is bisexual so many songs in this album are written in such a way so it can attract a wider audience.… Expand
  6. Saraafn
    Jun 23, 2022
    6
    mhhh idk how to feel about this one. It's felt a little bit boring honestly and the interludes (except Suga's one) were bad. The singles basically saved the album for me and as a track, i enjoyed 3am.
  7. barbosaalvesfla
    Sep 16, 2021
    10
    For me, it's a very strong, sincere, and artistic album. Well, Halsey is like that.
  8. cahllamastia
    Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Uma das coisas coisas mais incríveis de Manic é a diversidade de estilos musicais no álbum (pop, rock, kpop, country...), além das letras muito pessoais e íntimas, que deixam o álbum MUITO emocional. Dá pra sentir a sinceridade no que ela canta, é sensacional.
  9. gustavomar
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    So proud of Halsey! This album couldn't be more honest and enjoyable! Lyrics and productions are awesome!
  10. wh4td01kn0w
    Jul 7, 2021
    1
    this album aged like milk just like all halsey albums, is just so predictible and boring, she could do better if she tried at least for once
  11. Beauschamp
    Jun 27, 2021
    3
    It’s a little drab. Met with overused concepts of heartbreak and fore lorn love. “Without Me” is the only memorable song which is sad in that it’s a single. I just wish there was more intense songwriting and more intentional production than what is there. Like what was on Badlands, which(in my opinion is her best/my favorite album from her).
  12. eliovangogh
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    when i first heard manic, i couldn't stop crying. this album is very sensual, frank and at times intimate. it feels like halsey is sitting in front of me and telling the story of her hard life. manic is an alternative album with a touch of country and r&b, which is mesmerizing from the very first song. halsey is still a lyrical genius, she speaks the truth on this album. this album is anwhen i first heard manic, i couldn't stop crying. this album is very sensual, frank and at times intimate. it feels like halsey is sitting in front of me and telling the story of her hard life. manic is an alternative album with a touch of country and r&b, which is mesmerizing from the very first song. halsey is still a lyrical genius, she speaks the truth on this album. this album is an underrated masterpiece.… Expand
  13. Americae
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Artist please take notes!!!! This is how to make a masterpiece, Manic is outstanding it surpassed all my expectations and exceeded them. Halsey is an a r t i s t s no doubt.
  14. Juliarss
    Mar 21, 2021
    10
    Definitivamente um dos melhores álbuns que eu já ouvi e digo com tranquilidade. Essa mulher é uma artista completa, e ela evidenciou isso mais ainda nessa era. Halsey entenda que você é tudo ❤️
  15. All_ButTrU4
    Mar 14, 2021
    5
    No halsey Noooo. This was very disappointing for me. I expected so much especially considering the strength of her debut, the personality of her follow up and the sigles. God were the singles magnificent. "Without Me " a song so creative, catchy and emotional it took over the airwaves just as much as it did people's hearts. It showed all her best qualities:ear for hooks,strong songwritingNo halsey Noooo. This was very disappointing for me. I expected so much especially considering the strength of her debut, the personality of her follow up and the sigles. God were the singles magnificent. "Without Me " a song so creative, catchy and emotional it took over the airwaves just as much as it did people's hearts. It showed all her best qualities:ear for hooks,strong songwriting and breathy delivery. It felt like a precursor to something grand. Like a return to the roots of "Badlands" streamlined emo pop. If there was still any doubt the stellar "Clementine " would've erased them. We are given a tour of a fractured mind trying to piece itself back together and it showed her power as an artist successful enough to choose what she wants released. With this I thought AOTY was locked in but unfortunately that was a great as it would get. The record took a sharp left turn into the place concept albums go to die. The story they envisioned was prioritized above the music and it shows. The opener "Ashley" tries it's best to gently slide you into the world of "MANIAC " and almost does so. The sputtering syths and rolling piano notes seem to drone rather than lull. There's a pretentious feel to it as of it is doing more than it should. But all considered it wasn't a bad song. The first half is very strong as it's packed with the singles which as an isolated group of songs would've been a must hear Ep but as she would have it it would continue. The "experimental "(i say it sarcastically as it's idea of experimentation is just bad production and self depreciating lyrics and ill advised features. )second half is no longer insular as it shifts the lense to relationships and how they affect the depressed (manic)narrator. There is a very pleasant three song punch of " Dominick interlude" ,"3am"&"i hate everybody" that is so cohesive it threatens to break the generic interruptions of track 4&5 but eventually you realize that they aren't that good and you only thought they were because the album required low expectations to enjoy. So much so it must be a concept album on disappointment. The cliches come in many saccharine and sometimes annoying forms such as the unnecessary Kate Winslet sample in "killing boys" or the stream grab of the "suga interlude ". It has so much unchecked ambition that it ends up sounding mediocre. As if it's all bells and whistles but no practicality. I wish this could've been better. Favourites:without me,clementine,graveyard… Expand
  16. PEDROMFR
    Feb 2, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album clearly gets me mixed feelings. Althought some songs are somehow catchy, most cannot spread their beautiful messages because of the mixed and raw sounds. The bigger example is "Forever/Beautiful Stranger". Nevertheless, credits must be given to Halsey´s writing skills.
    Top Track: Without Me;
    Worst Track: the Interludes.    … Expand
  17. WillCanul
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. omg, this album is a piece of art. for me 3am is the best track, but also you should be sad and finally // beautiful stranger are so great… Expand
  18. ViolaXie
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    amazing album. i love the tone halsey created throughout the piece, itz rlly unique and stood out from the sea of similar pop music these days. i do love some of the tracks because they were so relatable. what i thought was missing in this piece was variety. to be honest most of the tracks sounded pretty much the same. few of them rlly stood out. but overall itz better than most ive heardamazing album. i love the tone halsey created throughout the piece, itz rlly unique and stood out from the sea of similar pop music these days. i do love some of the tracks because they were so relatable. what i thought was missing in this piece was variety. to be honest most of the tracks sounded pretty much the same. few of them rlly stood out. but overall itz better than most ive heard and i would urge u to go on and pay for it.… Expand
  19. asdeerty
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Uno de los trabajos más emocionantes de Halsey, en donde tiene canciones de amor hacia otra persona, como hacia ella, pero también de odio. En sí suena muy "ruidoso" en cuanto al mundo del álbum, no en sus sonidos. Es bastante experimental como lo es ella y también expresivo.
  20. adamdg3353
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Manic is an album that stays true to its title: it is manic. Albums cannot be built on emotion alone, and that is why Halsey uses her vocal talent, songwriting talent, and superior production on this project. Easily better than hopeless fountain kingdom.

    Favourite tracks: clementine, Graveyard, You should be sad, I HATE EVERYBODY, 3am, Finally // beautiful stranger, More, 929 Least    Manic is an album that stays true to its title: it is manic. Albums cannot be built on emotion alone, and that is why Halsey uses her vocal talent, songwriting talent, and superior production on this project. Easily better than hopeless fountain kingdom.

    Favourite tracks: clementine, Graveyard, You should be sad, I HATE EVERYBODY, 3am, Finally // beautiful stranger, More, 929

    Least favourite tracks: Ashley. There are not many terrible tracks here, just some very mediocre ones.    … Expand
  21. Flormch
    Dec 13, 2020
    10
    Una obra de arte. Los temas no envejecen y la conexión entre ellos es excelente
  22. TheJaym
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    Very good singles , Good lyrics , nice vocals , each song is different which is the point and makes it interesting but takes a lot away from it being cohesive .
  23. vasiliss
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    it's a really good album. giving chill vibes and enjoyable at the same time! the lyrics are perfect too.
  24. vitortfv
    Dec 5, 2020
    6
    Ashley - 6/10
    clementine - 6,4/10
    Graveyard - 8/10
    You should be sad - 7/10
    Forever ... (is a long time) - 6,5/10
    Dominic's Interlude - 6,7/10
    I HATE EVERYBODY - 6,7/10
    3am - 7,5/10
    Without Me - 8/10
    Finally // beautiful stranger - 7/10
    Alanis' Interlude - 5,4/10
    killing boys - 6/10
    SUGA's Interlude - 5,6/10
    More - 6/10
    Still Learning - 6/10
    929 - 6/10
  25. noinguyen
    Dec 1, 2020
    6
    Halsey continues to grow as an artist on her third album "Manic".

    Favorite tracks: Ashley, Forever ... (is a long time), 3am, Without Me, Finally // beautiful stranger, Alanis' Interlude
    Least favorite tracks: clementine, SUGA's Interlude, Still Learning
  26. Mutaz
    Nov 30, 2020
    9
    HALSEY HALSEY !! Loved the album it’s so emotional
  27. wilsondemian
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    i love you .........................................................................................................................halsey
  28. masonn
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    Ashley doesn’t hesitate to bring you through raw emotions. Sadness, dryness, anger, happiness all mixed into a album.
  29. iamselly
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    i guess this became my favourite halsey album. album's story , lyrics , melodies are so wonderful.
  30. normanfgabriel
    Sep 15, 2020
    6
    É um álbum interessante, em que eu fui capaz de curtir alguns momentos, mas acho que Halsey quis vender uma ideia introspectiva e não executou muito bem, acho que falta profundidade, e ela buscou sonoridades dinâmicas no álbum e também não acredito que consiga se destacar em todas elas
  31. stream134340
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    i love this album, seriously one of my favorites of all time. it’s so personal and really puts out who’s ashley... the features also completed in a positive way the album, i loved suga’s interlude
  32. Ehriin
    Sep 13, 2020
    10
    The best part of this album is the lyrical content. And then music is just simply so good. Halsey was a artist I really liked, like Top 15 maybe, and this album put her in Top 5.
  33. hellokittypie
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Halsey managed to bring in this work a roller coaster of emotions, has great songs, but others not so much.
  34. Masterheart
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    Manic es definitivamente el mejor álbum hasta ahora de la cantante, nos dio de todo en este disco, increíbles interpretaciones e increíbles producciones musicales dentro de el
  35. dleyton
    Aug 30, 2020
    8
    It's a really beautiful album, it has good songs but i think is not enough for a perfect score
  36. ferzeli
    Aug 29, 2020
    8
    O álbum da carreira só por ter you should be sad e 3AM. Finally/beatiful stranger entrou pro top 5 músicas que arrancam suspiros (e talvez lágrimas) de mim. Coeso.

    Diria que não foi 10 por ter um dos 7 filhos da flordelis no meio do álbum... fui rancoroso!
  37. luishdz19
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    manic is a masterpiece, with love and hate, with songs tha cautivate my heart, rock, and pop , i love it
  38. kokodak
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i looooooove this album. she gave us insights into her personal battle with bipolar disorder, hard breakups and lost love, finding her piece and sense of herself. her best record to date. standout tracks: 3am, without me, i hate everybody, graveyard, more, still learning, you should be sad… Expand
  39. Ashrep
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020.i lover the personal and more Intimate songs from Halsey
  40. Melque
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente a halsey se transformou em uma super artista que teve reconhecimento popular!… Expand
  41. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    7
    She is a true artist in all senses of the word. This wasn't my favorite album of hers, but even the songs I didn't personally love - I appreciated. I'm sure the interludes added to her artistic vision and story of the album, but I think it could have done without. My favorites are still learning and 3s.. without me will always be such a powerful stunning song, I never get sick of it
  42. Cthulhi
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    An incredible organization between 16 songs. The album goes further than just music, it has beautiful styles in each song and you can feel how a story is told. Halsey has done a good job in this album and she has matched the songs perfectly.
  43. dem22
    Aug 28, 2020
    9
    oh i can't believe i didn't rate this gorgeous album.... it's honest, raw.. soo versatile, i like it veryy much
  44. EnzoSantini
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    outro album que saturou bem rapido, ele é bem enjoativo com o tempo, é bom mas nada muito demais
  45. Diogoroman
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Excellent! Just how to make a personal vulnerable and great album. Halsey grow up as an artist and evolve. Manic her best album is a look of ashley lifes and the power of the lyrics proof that she is telling us everything without filters , just a magic album that we will remember for years !
  46. Navimay
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, i like all songs Burgos my favorite is Alanis interlude. Best work from Halsey.
  47. Gongbanza
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    Incredible album, easily one of my favorite albums of all time, this Album is super rich and just full of emotion which is what I like to hear in my music.
  48. barthurbottino
    Jul 26, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Só por ter you should be sad e 3am já merecia uma nota mais que verdinha, o melhor dela até o momento, sem dúvidas. Quanto ao resto, apenas sustenta as duas melhores que eu já citei.… Expand
  49. dvmendes
    Jul 25, 2020
    8
    I've been a Halsey fan since the Badlands era, and I can see such a growth of her as an artist. She made such a good and different album and I loved it. The least favorite were the interludes, but that doesn't ruin the album, it's still good anyway. A strong 8/10.
  50. HosseinHsm
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    Full of beautiful personal songs that are not cocky or full of Halsey's ego, so you can follow and connect with easily. Obviously, you can see some brilliant little hidden gems in it beside some megahits such as Without Me or You Should Be Sad. There's a lot to talk about, but to cut it short, the whole album, lyrically and musically, was such a good start for 2020 and it will last forFull of beautiful personal songs that are not cocky or full of Halsey's ego, so you can follow and connect with easily. Obviously, you can see some brilliant little hidden gems in it beside some megahits such as Without Me or You Should Be Sad. There's a lot to talk about, but to cut it short, the whole album, lyrically and musically, was such a good start for 2020 and it will last for decades, for sure.… Expand
  51. TeamGoulding
    Jul 19, 2020
    0
    #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue, #StreamBrightestBlue,
  52. Geradberlag
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    Fantastic, great music and very well composed. Great dynamic range particularly in Without Me.
  53. jhuanoli
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Maravilhoso. O álbum consegue ser íntimo e toca em pontos da personalidade de um jeito cru porém lindo. As melodias são perfeitas.
  54. semlh
    Jun 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. ITS AMAZING
    Manic is the third studio album by American singer Halsey. It was released on January 17, 2020 through Capitol Records.[1] It was preceded by the release of three singles: “Without Me”, “Graveyard”, and “You Should Be Sad” and features guest appearances by Dominic Fike, Alanis Morissette, and Suga of BTS. The album was commercially successful, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200, becoming her third top-two album on the chart and her biggest album debut to date, selling 239,000 total units in its first week of released and currently holds 2,500,000 sales worldwide.[2]    … Expand
  55. lewis28
    Jun 14, 2020
    10
    Very raw and honest lyrics! The different sounds from this album are amazing! One of the best albums from this year!
  56. Lucasuliana
    May 30, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album. The work audiovisual is pretty good, the videoclipes aesthestic os amazing, speak you problema, your your life on a poético vision. It's perfect.
    Halsey Will be the new hitmaker this decade, next to Ariana, Billie Eilish, Rosalia and maybe Camila Cabello.
  57. tasby
    May 30, 2020
    6
    omg i think there is someone in my house but im too scared to check if i locked the door. Album is hit and miss. I love You Should be Sad and 3am
  58. oshawott
    May 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Chorei, chorei muito. O melhor álbum dela e um dos melhores de 2020. O piano de fundo nas músicas, as interludes perfeitas. A que mais se destacou pra mim foi "More" que me surpreendeu muito, senti a dor dela.… Expand
  59. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    Halsey has elevated her style by playing at her strenghts. Aside from the filler near the end, Manic is an album worth admiration.
  60. TheAxl
    May 22, 2020
    2
    No this is a Slow Rendimiento of Part of Manic, The album is Very Hard!, The only Good Song are Without me
  61. JordanLayton
    Apr 27, 2020
    5
    I was about to like this album. Then Alannis Morissette and the whole back half of the album showed up.
    Songs like "You Should Be Sad" and "Finally/beautiful strange?' have honest lyrics and paired back production that just fits with Halsey's voice. Plus the Dominic Fike feature is electric, like most things Fike does.
    But after some of the worst singing Alannis Morissette has done in    I was about to like this album. Then Alannis Morissette and the whole back half of the album showed up.
    Songs like "You Should Be Sad" and "Finally/beautiful strange?' have honest lyrics and paired back production that just fits with Halsey's voice. Plus the Dominic Fike feature is electric, like most things Fike does.

    But after some of the worst singing Alannis Morissette has done in her career comes through, the album falls apart, turning into a lazy, soulless, mess. '3am' is also just whiney/generic and Without Me', a ' single from 2018, has no place on this album.
    This could have and should have been 25 minutes long. But I guess those streaming dollars are too damn good.    … Expand
  62. Lifeisbellablog
    Apr 14, 2020
    7
    I thought this was a pretty decent album. There are some really good songs, but there are also some really bad songs. My favorites on the album are "3AM" and "You Should Be Sad." I appreciate the range of musical genres and styles. For the most part, I'd say the album is pretty basic and average and left me wanting a little bit more.
  63. Tiburtiino
    Mar 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An artist who deserves all recognition for having released something extremely perfect. a work of art from the concept of the album to the way it was released.… Expand
  64. Methody
    Mar 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum é simplesmente maravilhoso do início ao fim. Halsey mostrou versatilidade e belas letras com esse trabalho.… Expand
  65. Insydlucas
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Um álbum incrível é totalmente artístico, que a sonoridade se encaixa se forma sútil dançando em todas as faixas, parabéns a Halsey
  66. Alexx13
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Its incredible I Never listen music yo Halsey and I love it its art a excelent work and great album
  67. sitst4y
    Mar 6, 2020
    9
    I really like this album! I have to agree that this is her best album to date! My favorite song is Still Learning!
  68. djaodada
    Mar 2, 2020
    10
    Manic is the pure soul and heart from Ashley. It’s like to be in journey with your best friend when you can talk days and nights about literally everything and you don’t need a lot’s of words. Cause it’s a in other level of understanding each other and the others is just foreigners. So, her lyrics is deep and honest, and you listen it again and again and always find something new forManic is the pure soul and heart from Ashley. It’s like to be in journey with your best friend when you can talk days and nights about literally everything and you don’t need a lot’s of words. Cause it’s a in other level of understanding each other and the others is just foreigners. So, her lyrics is deep and honest, and you listen it again and again and always find something new for yourself. And about Halsey. Enjoy the journey.… Expand
  69. JeremySpears
    Feb 27, 2020
    9
    This is ART. It’s one of those albums that you have to listen to from start to finish. When I heard some of the songs that Halsey released prior to the album release I was a bit disappointed and confused. I really thought I wouldn’t like this album but now it’s here and it’s probably her best. Listening to this album is such an experience. The only songs that work on their own are "WithoutThis is ART. It’s one of those albums that you have to listen to from start to finish. When I heard some of the songs that Halsey released prior to the album release I was a bit disappointed and confused. I really thought I wouldn’t like this album but now it’s here and it’s probably her best. Listening to this album is such an experience. The only songs that work on their own are "Without Me", "3am" and "You should be sad". But that’s not a bad thing at all because a cohesive, creative, interesting body of work is so rare these days because all the artists fill their albums with possible radio hits with the same trap beat. The lyrics on this album are also beautiful and deeply personal. Halsey sings about loneliness, bisexuality, (her) mental health, toxic relationships and craving love. Even the interludes are good and interesting and flow really well. It’s also a very experimental album as it experiments with country and rock music. Definitely Halsey‘s best album and one of the best of 2020 so far.

    Favorites: 3am, Without Me, Ashley, Alanis' Interlude & You should be sad    … Expand
  70. saulbadsan
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    Esta muy bonito todo el álbum pues la verdad sorprende ya que es un álbum que fue creado inteligentemente por esta gran cantante.
  71. nasaideaup
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Iconic album. The tracks are fire and her vocals are fine. Her 16-track album is everything that the critic loves
  72. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    4
    Some strong songs but felt a bit of a mishmash
    Love some of them though. Occasionally a drag
  73. ahad98
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    this whole album is a masterpiece every song tops the one before no ones doing it like her
  74. Lajaleaa
    Feb 18, 2020
    7
    ( 72/100 )

    Un Pop muy usual y genérico que aporta solo más melodrama y romance al genero. Muy rara vez propone algo nuevo y prefiere dedicarse a satisfacer a un público masivo y sin exigencia musical. A pesar de su invisibilidad, en producción y letra, Lido y Greg Kurstin son quienes aportan ese toque autentico y atractivo del disco que promete tener un gran alcance, especialmente con    ( 72/100 )

    Un Pop muy usual y genérico que aporta solo más melodrama y romance al genero. Muy rara vez propone algo nuevo y prefiere dedicarse a satisfacer a un público masivo y sin exigencia musical. A pesar de su invisibilidad, en producción y letra, Lido y Greg Kurstin son quienes aportan ese toque autentico y atractivo del disco que promete tener un gran alcance, especialmente con la intervención de Alanis Morissette. Aunque la voz de Ashley Frangipane es bonita y seductiva, sus letras y la música realmente no promueven a que de su máximo.

    A very usual and generic Pop that only gives more melodrama and romance to the genera. Very few times gives something new and prefers to satisfy a massive public and with no musical exigence. Even though it's invisibility in production and lyrics, Lido and Greg Kurstin are the ones that give an authentic and attractive touch in the album that promises to have a big range of listeners, especially with the intervention of Alanis Morissette. Even if the voice of Ashley Frangipane is pretty and seductive, the lyrics and the music doesn't really promote her to give her best.    … Expand
  75. Viralviraj
    Feb 17, 2020
    0
    Worst album ever like spoiled everything in it. Only without me is a good tract rest everything is ****
  76. Logano17
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    Manic provides an in-depth look into Ashley “Halsey” Frangipane’s state of mind and state of being. The album provides a wide range of genres from alt-pop to country and contains no skips. There is a song to listen to for every mood you may be in. •High Points: killing boys, Ashley, 3am, More, Still Learning •Low Points: SUGA’s Interlude, clementine, Alanis’ Interlude All the songs areManic provides an in-depth look into Ashley “Halsey” Frangipane’s state of mind and state of being. The album provides a wide range of genres from alt-pop to country and contains no skips. There is a song to listen to for every mood you may be in. •High Points: killing boys, Ashley, 3am, More, Still Learning •Low Points: SUGA’s Interlude, clementine, Alanis’ Interlude All the songs are great in their own right, but I truly wish Halsey would’ve switched out some of the low point songs with “I’m Not Mad” & “Wipe Your Tears” (the bonus tracks from the Target edition and Japanese edition, respectively) or even “Experiment on Me” (her song from the Birds of Prey album), as they would’ve fit the narrative of the album better.

    Overall, though, there are really no skips on this album, and it’s one of my favorite albums released in recent years.    … Expand
  77. Ilianagonz98
    Feb 6, 2020
    10
    The album is written in such a beautiful way and Halsey vocals are so on point. The concept of the album is so beautiful. Definitely one of her best works.
  78. chlorin
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    why do ppl like this album?? it's overrated af it only has 2 good songs meh
  79. cipriano
    Feb 6, 2020
    8
    Halsey brought a process of great evolution in this album, both in sound/production and composition. The only one of their problem is their repetitive songs, which could pass them without wanting to notice the difference between one and the other. Many interludes, and tiresome songs even though they are with good productions and grand iosie compositions. Certainly, your previous album is better.
  80. Algernon
    Feb 6, 2020
    4
    The songs are very sombre. I felt exhausted after listening to this. I had hoped for something very different and new, but it's left me disappointed. She needs a bit of a break, to make come up with something fresh and happier.
  81. Sadeeedwards
    Feb 2, 2020
    5
    I only enjoyed 5 songs out of 13 (15 with interludes). I wasn't expecting much from halsey, but I wanted to be shocked. Unfortunately manic didn't do it for me, something felt off with this album, I think the production wasn't great. The production is kind of messy, which hurts the album a lot. Every song was different, some not being in a good way.

    This album got a 70/130 which is 55%    I only enjoyed 5 songs out of 13 (15 with interludes). I wasn't expecting much from halsey, but I wanted to be shocked. Unfortunately manic didn't do it for me, something felt off with this album, I think the production wasn't great. The production is kind of messy, which hurts the album a lot. Every song was different, some not being in a good way.

    This album got a 70/130 which is 55% from me.
    (the max score is 10/10 per song, interludes don't count)    … Expand
  82. Amet
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Loveeeee un álbum lleno de magia.Donde te metes en un mundo de fantasía y viajes… Expand
  83. katburo
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Sublime, realmente un disco necesario de escuchar. Halsey puso su corazón en esto y se nota.
  84. Stephenisahoe
    Feb 2, 2020
    9
    Loved it!!!! No songs I hate!!! Not gonna lie I had to listen to it few times to enjoy it fully
  85. Wael
    Feb 1, 2020
    8
    Halsey's third studio album finds her leaving behind the idea of adapting a persona as the subject for the record (a thing that was the center of her first two records) and instead finds her singing from her own perspective (notice the little "H3, A01" on the cover?).

    "Manic" is the right name for it: it is filled with so many different sounds and moods, even on the course of one song    Halsey's third studio album finds her leaving behind the idea of adapting a persona as the subject for the record (a thing that was the center of her first two records) and instead finds her singing from her own perspective (notice the little "H3, A01" on the cover?).

    "Manic" is the right name for it: it is filled with so many different sounds and moods, even on the course of one song sometimes . On 'Forever... (is a long time)', Ashley starts singing in a heartfelt way, for it to build to this low dramatic piano interlude, for it to then explode into screams and shouts. The track is the first of the holy trilogy, with 'Dominic's Interlude' and 'I HATE EVERYBODY', all of which almost sound like one long song à la 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. Going through the record, one can hear country (the perfectly written 'beautiful stranger / finally', the outraged 'You should be sad'), rock ('3AM'), alternative (the vocally stunning 'More', and '929' which is practically a poem Halsey has decided to just sing), and K-Pop ('Suga's Interlude'). It all sounds so chaotic, yet so cohesive in some way.

    Halsey employs her smartest lyrics ('then I stop cause I don't wanna Uma Thurman your ass' on highlight 'killing boys' might just be the best lyric on the record), and suitable movie references (Clementine from "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" on mesmerizing opener 'Ashley', and from "Jennifer's Body" on 'killing boys').

    The only song that is somehow weak (and still not enough to not make the record), is 'Still Learning', which is an attempt at vulnerability and being confessional, which turns out to be an EDM-based generic miss.

    A leap from its predecessor (the complete mess that was "hopeless fountain kingdom"), "Manic" truly lives up to its title and is truly just THAT, in its sounds, in its aesthetic, in its roll-out.    … Expand
  86. SergioPassos
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The best album! A wonderful album, like everything Halsey does, perfect melody and voice. harmonic marriage.
  87. Ale17
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Un álbum que explota en un mar de emociones: puedes sentirte desde lo más alto hasta lo más bajo. Eso hace a un buen álbum: tu conexión con él.
  88. swiftspoesy
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    This is by far her best body of work until now, the way she wrote the lyrics reflecting her life and her "tree faces" was amazing
  89. anorxox
    Jan 30, 2020
    0
    Manic a big mess of the same. Each track sounds the same and when it doesn't it just sounds even worse. The weird feature placements, the boring transitions. It's Halsey's worst body of work this far.
  90. Welersonneto
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Is a wonderful album. HshshsgsysystsgshsysgsgsywgshshsgsgsyshwhwhGshshwgssg
  91. witchrosa
    Jan 27, 2020
    6
    Listening to Manic, you can feel the emotion that Halsey put behind it. She does a great job putting her personal experiences and feelings on it. As someone who's been following Halsey since before her debut album, it hurts that I can't give it a higher score than this. It suffers from several repetitive and weak tracks that make the whole experience a bit shaky. It's a very ambitiousListening to Manic, you can feel the emotion that Halsey put behind it. She does a great job putting her personal experiences and feelings on it. As someone who's been following Halsey since before her debut album, it hurts that I can't give it a higher score than this. It suffers from several repetitive and weak tracks that make the whole experience a bit shaky. It's a very ambitious project that doesn't pay off completely.… Expand
  92. kempisgarcia
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Halsey in an album. Making what she does best but some songs seems forgetabble.
  93. gabrielcipriano
    Jan 27, 2020
    9
    Once again Halsey brings an album totally cohesive, with illicit compositions and their connection in simple interludes. The sound that comes only from her, and not generic.
  94. XYA
    Jan 26, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers. Manic marks for her a new apogee in terms of versatility and authenticity.

    A journey through Halsey's personal point of views and life experiences. The choice of not including Nightmare makes even more sense now as Manic is already oversaturated by the abundance of different genres waving through the album, approximately separated by the interludes in three main solid units. The singer's primary strength is found in her songwriting skills, in Manic they leave the more philosophical inquisitions of her past discography in favor of an extemporaneous, still sophisticated expression that puts the listener in a chair right in front of her genuine storytelling. With the exception of a couple of fillers, the songs themselves evince a neat identity while oozing pop fragrances absorbing as much as possible from out-of-pop sounds in order to follow and enhance whatever emotion is brought to the table.

    Highlights: You Should Be Sad, Forever... is a Long Time, Finally // Beautiful Strangers

    Partial scores:
    A.S.S. (average songs score) = 8.0/10
    Overall composition = 7.8/10
    Overall production = 8.3/10
    Overall songwriting = 9.2/10
    Creativity = 8.2/10
    Cohesivity = 7.5/10

    The final score is obtained using the following formula:
    (ASS x 2 + composition x 2 + production x 2 + songwriting x 2 + creativity x 1 + cohesivity x 1)/100 =

    82.3/100

    Manic's final score falls within the category very good albums.    … Collapse
  95. perrydelrey
    Jan 26, 2020
    7
    O álbum apresenta uma coesão até certo ponto e nele contém algumas faixas que não acrescentam em absolutamente NADA, fazendo com que o mesmo se torne um pouco cansativo e menos interessante de se ouvir.
  96. Diego13
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    De lo mejor que a hecho está diosa me encanta, su lyrica todo de este álbum es bueno
  97. viadoestupido
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Álbum incrível e extremamente coeso. Muito bem escrito e soa bem do início ao fim.
  98. Yjes
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    A deep dive into Ashley’s mind. Raw, with flaws but everything is thought and in the right place.
  99. sayira
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    absolutely in love with manic by @halsey
  100. DavidePracek
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    So basic.
    Molto basico. Le tracce sono estremamente omogenee in un pop trito e ritrito che non conferiscono alcuno aspetto nuovo alla musica, non può essere preso in considerazione come un progetto che possa ispirare o influenzare le generazioni future. Si fa ascoltare ma non lascia niente.
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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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