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. rikerrdbayo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Mesmo fluindo entre vários estilos músicas o álbum ainda consegue ser coeso, e entregar sua mensagem. Uma verdadeira obra de arte!
  2. Keremfiliz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is very strong and peaceful. She just wanted to show herself and tried to make "heart music".
  3. atm22
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente lendária, uma fusão de room 94 com HFK, só que muito melhor, fico feliz que ela tenha evoluído de uma forma estrondorosa desde o começo de sua carreira, te amo minha negra rainha de wakanda
  4. Priscilaimr
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Following her alternative style with a lot of originality and personality in the lyrics. She is more mature compared to previous albums. Flawless vocals.
  5. LanaDelSwift
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Love her or hate her this is a solid, sonically cohesive body of work. This is an album full of very genuine, relatable, honest and heartfelt songs. I love halsey and she’s proven again she’s not just a singer she’s an artist.
  6. Somaya
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album isn’t like any album its a stunning experience! Halsey wasn’t afraid of putting one of her darkest & realest sides on the record which is Ashley. She experimented with every genre & guess what? she succeeded! In my opinion Manic is one of the best albums of 2020 without a doubt & my fav album of her
  7. jameslawson
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect toI’ve been a Halsey fan since 2015. I have watched her grow and mature as an artist. Today I can say I’m very proud of everything she’s put out since the Halsey project began. Manic is an excellent album that explores mental health, breakups, falling in love, insecurities and the pressures and life in your 20’s. I suggest you listen to the album in full and don’t skip or shuffle. Expect to be moved on ‘More’… Expand
  8. thejoshuak37
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    By far my favorite body of work from Halsey. She knows her sound and knows the story she wants to tell with this album.
  9. Ryanmotta13
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album. All amazing songs. Great lyrics, songs that fit together. An art!… Expand
  10. Sarranf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album is her best one so far. There is not a single bad song in the album
  11. ssierra
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    loooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This albumloooooved the album. It’s just so pure and unique. Really love halsey as an artist. She’s just amazing. The album is a masterpiece and I really meant it. It’s such a roller coaster of emotions. Really refined the album and her music in general. She’s so talented as a singer and as a writer. We can really really tell she lives what se does and there’s nothing greater than that. This album is just a proof of her hard and amazing word and I also think that she deserves every littler amount of success she has.… Expand
  12. Joqtan
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Halsey y su hermosa voz hacen que el album sea muy bueno y diferente, no hay canción mala me gustaron todas
  13. Iamgab1
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    While it lacks the bangers that her two previous albums had it is a beautiful peace of work. It’s nice to meet you Ashley.
  14. Johan21
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    El álbum tiene un toque tan único de ella. Realmente se nota que es una pieza demasiado personal, estoy sorprendido, aunque, a decir verdad, me hubiera gustado que agregara "Nightmare", ya que podía entrelazarse con "3 am".
  15. wonderlost
    Jan 17, 2020
    2
    I was a big fan of Halsey’s previous albums, that said, I won’t be listening to this again. I understand this album was not meant to be cohesive and was meant to be music in a manic form... Before the album came out, I was truly hoping for some kind of Kanye-like rise from the ashes and some bops while getting emotionally intimate, but this really fell short for me.

    The lyrics were    I was a big fan of Halsey’s previous albums, that said, I won’t be listening to this again. I understand this album was not meant to be cohesive and was meant to be music in a manic form... Before the album came out, I was truly hoping for some kind of Kanye-like rise from the ashes and some bops while getting emotionally intimate, but this really fell short for me.

    The lyrics were sometimes infantile, sometimes forced. Sometimes fine and forgettable, but not at all something I felt that giddiness in my chest for. It just felt like whining with a side of pettiness, and a minor sprinkling of self awareness as a shield for bad behavior. Very disappointed.    … Expand
  16. 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.
  17. Geovani1
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This album is so raw and it is just a beautifully made album every song is diffrent and this album is one of yhe best albums of 2020.
  18. Halseyfanforeva
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    I totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlandsI totally respect everyone's opinions but this album is just so real and pure that it's kinda safe to say anyone who gave it a less than 5 didn't even understand the concept of the album. Just a suggestion, listen to the album without comparing it with her previous albums. All her music is different and the reason why some don't like Manic is because they are comparing it with badlands when manic is not trying to be a Badlands vol.2 so I would say manic is her best album in my opinion.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. Benjadelrey
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Is so beautiful, so intimate, the album is like her emotions, full intense, in less words a materpiece almost like Melodrama by Lorde but no. Hahaha
  21. Abdansfikri
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When you first time hear this whole album you will think this album so complicated, but this is real masterpiece, i love it very much!… Expand
  22. 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.
  23. Nickherold
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is an amazing genre-bending work from Halsey. She never fails to disappoint.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. lexus_eve
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    such a personal album. truly her best work to date. no song sounds the same as the last.
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
  31. Katetrsv
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The best album ever!!!
  32. 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
  33. 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!
  34. 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!!!!
  35. 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
  36. laraaaa
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is the most beautiful and amazing album i’ve ever heard. halsey’s best album yet!
  37. 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
  38. Jess49
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Lyrically beautiful. Halsey spills her guts in the most vulnerable ways all while remaining passionate about her arts & fans!
  39. coreymann_11
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    so amazing i just cant put it in words it is 100% her most personal album yet
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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.
  44. 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!
  45. 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.
  46. raulborges
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Manic is so amazing, thanks Halsey! My fav is 3am, u should be sad & still learning, luv u
  47. conanjohnson
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is her third studio album and this is my third favourite Halsey's album. Perfection!
  48. 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
  49. AnnyPurrr
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! So proud of Halsey and her work! Love this album
  50. 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!
  51. 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
  52. MommaC
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Absolutely LOVE the entire album. So glad my daughter introduced me to Halsey!!
  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. 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.
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. lostinbadlands
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. Lyrical, musical, when you listen it in order you can notice it
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. FelipeReversso
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Intimate album with touching lyrics, electrifying rhythm, Halsey has just released a work of art.
  63. Alexcsl
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    Not her best in my opinion. It contains some great songs but also loads of fillers
  64. 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
  65. 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
  66. 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
  67. Jesusxking
    Jan 20, 2020
    1
    The impact on this album has no lasting affects moving forward can you really say it's a classic?
  68. 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
  69. 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.
  70. 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
  71. 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.
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    How is this allowed to be released this just unfinished production of the album
  75. 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
  76. alanawss
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    nope.. she still the worst hahahaha
    ☻☻☻☻☻☻
  77. Afonsopescada
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Every song sounds different and it's just way too refreshing, breaking the barriers of genre
  78. 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.
  79. 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.
  80. sayira
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    absolutely in love with manic by @halsey
  81. viadoestupido
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Álbum incrível e extremamente coeso. Muito bem escrito e soa bem do início ao fim.
  82. Diego13
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    De lo mejor que a hecho está diosa me encanta, su lyrica todo de este álbum es bueno
  83. kempisgarcia
    Jan 27, 2020
    8
    Halsey in an album. Making what she does best but some songs seems forgetabble.
  84. Welersonneto
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Is a wonderful album. HshshsgsysystsgshsysgsgsywgshshsgsgsyshwhwhGshshwgssg
  85. 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.
  86. 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.
  87. 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
  88. SergioPassos
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    The best album! A wonderful album, like everything Halsey does, perfect melody and voice. harmonic marriage.
  89. 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
  90. katburo
    Feb 2, 2020
    10
    Sublime, realmente un disco necesario de escuchar. Halsey puso su corazón en esto y se nota.
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. chlorin
    Feb 14, 2020
    0
    why do ppl like this album?? it's overrated af it only has 2 good songs meh
  94. 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
  95. Viralviraj
    Feb 17, 2020
    0
    Worst album ever like spoiled everything in it. Only without me is a good tract rest everything is ****
  96. ahad98
    Feb 18, 2020
    10
    this whole album is a masterpiece every song tops the one before no ones doing it like her
  97. chrissyk
    Feb 21, 2020
    4
    Some strong songs but felt a bit of a mishmash
    Love some of them though. Occasionally a drag
  98. 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
  99. 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
  100. 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!
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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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