The Great Impersonator
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The Great Impersonator is the fifth studio album by American singer Halsey, released on October 25, 2024, by Columbia Records. Her first release with the label, Halsey conceived it as a confessional concept album believing it would be her last project after being diagnosed with lupus and a T cell lymphoproliferative disorder. It contains reflections about Halsey's personal struggles with life and death. Musically, it encompasses pop, folk, and subgenres of rock, with references to music from previous decades. Halsey wrote and co-produced The Great Impersonator with several collaborators, including Alex G, Michael Uzowuru, Greg Kurstin, Tyler Johnson, and Emile Haynie. The album was initially teased with the promotional single "The End", which was followed by the singles "Lucky", "Lonely Is the Muse", "Ego", and "I Never Loved You". As part of the album's promotion, the singer impersonated musicians and public figures that inspired its songs. Music critics received it positively; they praised the album's raw nature and honesty as well its eclectic sound. The Great Impersonator debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, becoming Halsey's fifth consecutive record to chart within the top two. It also reached the top 20 in Australia, Canada, Scotland, and the United Kingdom.
Infobox
Released
October 25, 2024 (2024-10-25)
Recorded
2022–2024
Studio
Electric Lady (New York City)
Genre
Pop rock
Length
66:11
Label
Columbia
Producer
Alex G Dylan Wiggins Michael Uzowuru Greg Kurstin Wyatt Bernard Austin Corona Caleb Laven Halsey Evan Vidar Gabe Simon Tyler Johnson Brandon Buttner Rahm Silverglade Emile Haynie
Tables
Professional ratings · Critical reception
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AnyDecentMusic?
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
AnyDecentMusic?
Aggregate scores
7.6/10
Metacritic
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
Metacritic
Aggregate scores
79/100
Review scores
Review scores
Aggregate scores
Review scores
Source
Source
Aggregate scores
Source
Aggregate scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
AllMusic
Aggregate scores
Beats Per Minute
Beats Per Minute
Aggregate scores
Beats Per Minute
Aggregate scores
85%
Clash
Clash
Aggregate scores
Clash
Aggregate scores
9/10
Dork
Dork
Aggregate scores
Dork
Aggregate scores
Kerrang!
Kerrang!
Aggregate scores
Kerrang!
Aggregate scores
4/5
NME
NME
Aggregate scores
NME
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Rolling Stone
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
Pitchfork
Aggregate scores
4.8/10
PopMatters
PopMatters
Aggregate scores
PopMatters
Aggregate scores
9/10
Slant Magazine
Slant Magazine
Aggregate scores
Slant Magazine
Aggregate scores
| Aggregate scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AnyDecentMusic? | 7.6/10 |
| Metacritic | 79/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| Beats Per Minute | 85% |
| Clash | 9/10 |
| Dork | |
| Kerrang! | 4/5 |
| NME | |
| Rolling Stone | |
| Pitchfork | 4.8/10 |
| PopMatters | 9/10 |
| Slant Magazine | |
Chart performance for The Great Impersonator · Charts
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Chart (2024)
Australian Albums (ARIA)
Peakposition
17
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Chart (2024)
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)
Peakposition
51
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Chart (2024)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)
Peakposition
54
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Chart (2024)
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)
Peakposition
167
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Chart (2024)
Canadian Albums (Billboard)
Peakposition
20
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Chart (2024)
Croatian International Albums (HDU)
Peakposition
9
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Chart (2024)
Dutch Albums (Album Top 100)
Peakposition
68
French Albums (SNEP)
French Albums (SNEP)
Chart (2024)
French Albums (SNEP)
Peakposition
178
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (2024)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
28
Irish Albums (IRMA)
Irish Albums (IRMA)
Chart (2024)
Irish Albums (IRMA)
Peakposition
76
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Chart (2024)
Italian Albums (FIMI)
Peakposition
98
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Chart (2024)
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)
Peakposition
33
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Chart (2024)
Polish Albums (ZPAV)
Peakposition
75
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Chart (2024)
Portuguese Albums (AFP)
Peakposition
29
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024)
Scottish Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
13
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2024)
Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
23
UK Albums (OCC)
UK Albums (OCC)
Chart (2024)
UK Albums (OCC)
Peakposition
19
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (2024)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
2
| Chart (2024) | Peakposition |
| Australian Albums (ARIA) | 17 |
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria) | 51 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders) | 54 |
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia) | 167 |
| Canadian Albums (Billboard) | 20 |
| Croatian International Albums (HDU) | 9 |
| Dutch Albums (Album Top 100) | 68 |
| French Albums (SNEP) | 178 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100) | 28 |
| Irish Albums (IRMA) | 76 |
| Italian Albums (FIMI) | 98 |
| New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) | 33 |
| Polish Albums (ZPAV) | 75 |
| Portuguese Albums (AFP) | 29 |
| Scottish Albums (OCC) | 13 |
| Spanish Albums (PROMUSICAE) | 23 |
| UK Albums (OCC) | 19 |
| US Billboard 200 | 2 |
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