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

Universal acclaim- based on 1008 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 844 out of 1008
  2. Mixed: 56 out of 1008
  3. Negative: 108 out of 1008
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  1. pinkfobic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Totalmente sem defeitos, a consolidação de Halsey como uma das maiores compositoras da sua geração, além do que é um album super coeso e intenso, OBRA DE ARTE!
  2. SamantaFeroz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    eu amo como esse álbum é um desabafo e como eu me identifico com cada letra dele. 3AM SINGLE PLSSSSSSSS
  3. TsukiNoshi
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Halsey's ability to thrill and expose me with such affection and feeling on an album is amazing !! all the songs are wonderful, and a tip for those who have not heard: listen on… Expand
  4. elizaummm
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    the intimacy and the effort she put into this project just shows how big of an artist she truly is. FOR SURE, her best album so far.
  5. slllllxmkcpx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    her best album. Her growth in this album is noticeable and the cohesiveness of this album stands out.
  6. anne298
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    she said this album would be the best one yet and somehow she managed to make it happen. I thought no other one could take badlands place but Manic is such an intimate and rich album: the different feelings that this era is bringing to the fans is so well thought. A truly masterpiece
  7. Fer3107
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year

    Halsey hizo un trabajo impecable en este álbum, sus letras son increíble y la producción magnífica.
  8. maniccc
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. halsey's best album ever, you can feel the magic and sensitiveness while listening to whole album. congrats!!… Expand
  9. 17minutesx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will seeIt’s a hearing adventure, a poetic masterpiece. The album reflects Halsey well just as Ashley, from words and sentences to an amazing production in each and every song. You’re able to close your eyes and picture colors to visualize the exact scenario you might relate to, same goes to the lyrics. Halsey brings an album full of relatable experiences which many people saw, see or will see themselves in, but not in a tragic way, rather in a heroic method. All songs hide something you won’t realize the first time you hear it, you’ve got to listen to it agin and again to catch all the points and understand the entire context. Again, Halsey has brought us an album filled with emotion, tears, smiles, laughs and as usual, bravery.… Expand
  10. 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
  11. mollyallegra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feelThis album is like nothing we have heard from Halsey before. Manic reflects a rawness in Halsey/Ashley that she has never really shown. The songs are mostly a quite raw and honest look into her most intimate thoughts and feelings. She manages to balance soft, emotional tracks with more upbeat fun ones. There’s no specific genre to this album, and that’s what makes it great. You truly feel like you’re in the room with her when you’re listening and she touches your heart with every word. Halsey is a talent like no other, and I’m so amazed by the work she’s done. I can’t wait to hear it live!… Expand
  12. am1234
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracksThis album is a masterpiece, truly cohesive and coherent. Each track seamlessly flows into the other, there is no evidence of discombobulation or disparity, despite most of the tracks belonging to different genres. Manic truly cements Halsey’s places as one of the best lyricists of our generation, with such as beautiful and versatile voice to go along with her ingenuity. None of the tracks felt out of place, and there is something for everyone within this album, most people will probably relate to it one way or another. Possibly the best release of 2020 uptil now, and Halsey’s finest work, which is saying alot, considering how great HFK and Badlands were. Everyone should give it a listen, they won’t be disappointed.… Expand
  13. x102y
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album Of The Year ! Halsey best album agaın this album is literally Album Of The Year
  14. bowenshfk
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey really just did that . she amazing. what a god. can’t wait to see her live!
  15. DaviRVA
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Coeso e passa muita emoção, além de ter letras muito bem escritas e uma produção espetacular. Um ótimo trabalho da halsey
  16. florsuarez
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    halsey did it again, her most magical & honest album to date and with the most experimental sounds
  17. tomvdbergg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey has never been more honest as she gets rid of all the fake personas and theatrical concepts. Manic is about Ashley and all of her detailed descriptions and reflections on herself and her feelings. With tears in my eyes I can say this is the best and most vulnerable album of 2020
  18. lotusjade13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    An intricately personal journey providing a peek at Ashley. A masterful body of work.
  19. juancuela
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey wasn't playing when she said every song on Manic has its own identity. It amazes me the way that she explored a lot of themes and sounds without losing identity and cohesion. She addresses her own feelings and personality in a unique and unusual way. I'm so proud of the artist she became.
  20. GeorgieFame
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The fact that Halsey's albums are always unique and different makes Manic a masterpiece, the lyrics are out of this world and the sounds are just amazing. With this album she brings the Punk-Pop-Rock again with songs like 3AM and Alanis' Interlude
  21. hayleysapata
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    AOTY! deserve win the Grammy. You should be sad and i hate everybody are the best songs of the album
  22. lamonicg
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    álbum incrível, com coerência sonora do início ao fim, e possuindo também composições impecáveis.
  23. U123ae
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is a masterpiece! The flow form one song to the other is just amazing. Halsey is a genius!
  24. alltoohopeless
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Her best album so far. So proud of her. It's like we're inside of halsey's and ashley's mind. Just perfect.
  25. MairaCeleste
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an orderThe album is beautifully crafted with a very decent storyline. This album is filled with different genre and in the album she is very raw and real and pure. She isn't hiding behind Halsey anymore, she has accepted to love the true her aka Ashely. The songs are all different and unique. If u listen from start to end in a sequential order, then you can see she arranged the tracks in an order which kinda connects the upcoming tracks that was clever. The album is definitely a 10/10 from me and I simply do not understand if people seriously gave this album a 0. Her songwriting skills still amaze me and I'm glad she took her time to perfectly craft the album and make it the way she wanted to make.… Expand
  26. 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!
  27. Popisjam
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Such a beautiful album!! The songwriting alone makes the album a 10/10 worthy.
  28. Collosalmusic
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I think it's her best album to date. It's the most personal album to her and it shows because the lyrics are so deep and personal. Every song gives a different vibe depending on your mood and that's why I think "Manic" is a perfect name for this album. Definitely a must listen!!
  29. Cristar
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is truly amazing, it is totally different from Badlands and Hopeless Fountain Kingdom. It is her most personal album and that is why her slogan is "An album made by Ashley for Halsey" and the name of the album is because it is a roller coaster of emotions and feelings, so it is recommended that you hear it from Start to finish without skipping any song.… Expand
  30. toridurkin
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. she is SO beautiful and raw in this album. all i can say is thank you for trusting us with such personal pieces of yourself. the transition in forever ... (is a long time), the real, the humour, the hollow, the frustration. everything is so amazing.… Expand
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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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