Manic
by Halsey
  • Record Label: Capitol
  • Release Date: Jan 17, 2020
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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. moonsdf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Um dos meus favoritos sem dúvidas, um álbum coeso, onde ela explora varios estilos musicais, perfeição é a palavra que define.
  2. carlyhealy
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    O melhor álbum da carreira, Manic é maravilhoso a maneira que as letras se conectam é realmente incrível.
  3. 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
  4. Larissinha
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    PERFEITAAAAAA pra caralho, álbum de qualidade, extramemente coeso, mais uma vez halsey não decepcionando né mores
  5. 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
  6. juangalmeidx
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Halsey has officially reached her creative peak. In Manic, she fluidly wanders around many genres and still makes it cohesive. Couldn’t left her beautiful lyrics out of this, heartbreaking and full of emotions, one of the best albums of 2020, for sure.

    Favorite tracks: Ashley, clementine, Graveyard, Finally // beautiful stranger & Still Learning.
  7. nathevis
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Impecável, Halsey entregou um álbum coeso e muito bom! Taca stream na lenda.
  8. ArtemSaloev
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Halsey opens up her heart in the "Manic" and do it definitely successful. She shares her private songs with listeners, however not all people can understand the sense that Halsey put in and this is the reason why some songs seem to be unfamiliar and strange. Listeners must draw attention to well-known hit "Without Me" and other songs from album like "killing boys", "Still Learning", "YouHalsey opens up her heart in the "Manic" and do it definitely successful. She shares her private songs with listeners, however not all people can understand the sense that Halsey put in and this is the reason why some songs seem to be unfamiliar and strange. Listeners must draw attention to well-known hit "Without Me" and other songs from album like "killing boys", "Still Learning", "You should be sad", "Graveyard". In general, the album is well-produced with really good sound, but it seems to be inaccessible sometimes to listeners to feel deeply and fall in love.… Expand
  9. adriandiakidis
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums ever created.
    Halsey puts out one of the most genuine and deep works of art I have heard in a long time.
    With a focus on lyrics, Halsey is not here to make "bops" but to give sensitive and honest meaning to every line she writes, while backing up some of the best writing on a musical album with unique sounds and aesthetic. To cap it all off the album follows a    One of the greatest albums ever created.
    Halsey puts out one of the most genuine and deep works of art I have heard in a long time.
    With a focus on lyrics, Halsey is not here to make "bops" but to give sensitive and honest meaning to every line she writes, while backing up some of the best writing on a musical album with unique sounds and aesthetic.
    To cap it all off the album follows a theme perfectly with amazing music videos and album covers.    … Expand
  10. swiftiezinho
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Álbum PERFEITO, onde Halsey conseguiu misturar vários gêneros musicais e mesmo assim manteve coesão. Letras impecáveis e significativas, diferente de muitos outros artistas que não ligam para a riqueza na escolha de palavras. Melhor trabalho da Halsey até agora, sem dúvidas.
  11. 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
  12. Jorge_e
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    O conteúdo lírico é foda, a sonoridade é um pouco experimental, mesclando gêneros.
    Halsey, você é um gênio!
  13. 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
  14. mrocham
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    She deserves to be a grammy nominated with this album, i loved ALL TRACKS!!!! Congrats Halsey!
  15. lucaxxx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is so incredible! I hope she's nominated for a Grammy next year, because this is her best album ever!!!!
  16. mgracioto
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Her most cohesive piece of work. It’s so lyrical. It’s art. I’m so proud of her.
  17. slllllxmkcpx
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    her best album. Her growth in this album is noticeable and the cohesiveness of this album stands out.
  18. 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.
  19. Kremyy
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Definitely better than Badlands. Good and personal lyrics.
    The only problem is that the songs are repetitive. I could ditch half of them and won't even notice.
    The rest is great and I hope she stays on this path instead of garbage radio pop.
  20. SebasDiaz13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    ..................................................................................this album is art
  21. Ranit
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Really healing. Halsey (Ashley) really put her heart and soul into this record, which is awesome! Pure and raw! Well done!
  22. 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
  23. RuidrArt
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    El album Es un roller coaster de emociones, las canciones tienen bests diferentes y las letras son tan profuendas y bien hechas, es toda un masterpiece, al nivel de Badlands
  24. 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!
  25. selenkag
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Manic 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!
  26. Leandrox
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Album com sonoridade perfeita, letras lindas compostas pela própria Halsey, parabéns rainha de wakanda!
  27. swiftofcolor
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    LENDAAAAAAAAAAAAAA vai se foder pitchfork esse3 grammy winner já é meuuuuuu
  28. Drey7890
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    Halsey can leave something to be desired with this album, compared to other works of the singer this is the one that stands out, with 16 tracks and a faint sound, the album is understandiate to its progress, but some tracks stand out as 3AM and you should Be sad that they bring something different, but in its overall context this work is far inferior to the singer's others, making her lookHalsey can leave something to be desired with this album, compared to other works of the singer this is the one that stands out, with 16 tracks and a faint sound, the album is understandiate to its progress, but some tracks stand out as 3AM and you should Be sad that they bring something different, but in its overall context this work is far inferior to the singer's others, making her look confused with a mix of styles and an attempt to idealize a concept.… Expand
  29. pinkfobico
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This is the confirmation that Halsey is one of the greatest composers of this generation, in addition to her musicality accompanied by various intense emotions and feelings. Manic is personal, genuine and beautiful! All the best an artist could deliever on herself, ALL!!!
  30. benjiminss
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    this album is so personal, we can see the other side of halsey- ashley. every track is so good. together a masterpiece. should listen is order because songs to songs have a connection especially the beat.
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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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