If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power

dominicelias

roddrick_anderson

Ryan1Nunez

If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power is Halsey at her most daring and intense. The Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross production brings a dark, industrial edge that really sets this album apart—it feels powerful, cinematic, and unapologetically raw. Songs like “I am not a woman, I’m a god” and “Lilith” are haunting in the best way. That said, the album can feel a bit heavy and distant at times—it’s more of an experience than something you throw on casually. As a fan, I really admire the risk she took here. It’s not always an easy listen, but it’s bold, artistic, and shows just how fearless Halsey can be.

miranduhmercury

metacritic

fantano

Halsey and Reznor don't always mesh or produce fireworks together, but If I Can't Have Love is still Halsey's strongest album yet.