The Great Impersonator is available now via Columbia Records
Halsey has released her much-anticipated album, The Great Impersonator after weeks of sharing snippets and teasers on social media showing her impersonating several music legends. The album is a mesmerizing exploration of identity, transformation, and homage to music’s most iconic voices.
The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 chart with further No. 1 placements in Billboard’s Digital Album and Alternative Album charts and No. 1 on the iTunes Chart.
Known for her fearless artistry and confessional style since her debut Badlands in 2015, Halsey channels this boldness across the album’s 18 tracks, a genre-blending journey through pop, alternative, and electronic soundscapes.
In a powerful blend of nostalgia and modern resonance, Halsey draws inspiration from music legends such as David Bowie, Amy Lee, Dolores O’Riordan, Bruce Springsteen, Britney Spears, and more. Each song reflects a nod to iconic figures with Halsey adopting new personas and paying tribute to the respective artists.
On social media, Halsey described the album as “a record made in the space between life and death,” underscoring the profound self-reflection that defines The Great Impersonator. Each track brings to life Halsey’s “uncanny ability to become anyone,” embracing both the light and dark sides of fame and identity.
