"The day Halsey dropped Manic, I'm pretty sure I listened to it on repeat all day because I couldn't get over how much it resonated with me. The sound of the album is all over the place in a way that really captures the overlying theme of mental health and makes each song feel like its own mood-based diary entry. I've been a fan of Halsey's poetic lyrics for a while, but songs like 'Graveyard' and 'Clementine' really stand out as some of her most heartfelt songs to date. Also, I'm not a fan of country music but 'You Should Be So Sad' is my sixth most listened to song of 2020, and that's not for nothing. All in all, this is definitely my favourite album of the year." — Chanel Vargas, editorial assistant, trending and viral features
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