Review

Manic is Halsey at her most personal and eclectic—it’s like flipping through pages of her diary, set to every genre she’s ever loved. From the raw vulnerability of “929” to the infectious pop of “Graveyard” and the country-tinged “You should be sad,” every track feels like a different facet of her personality. It’s chaotic in the best way, and that unpredictability makes it so fun to listen to. Not every transition hits perfectly, but that’s kind of the point—Manic isn’t polished, it’s honest. And as a fan, that honesty makes it one of her most relatable and endearing albums.