Essential Details on Halsey’s Upcoming Fifth Studio Album ‘The Great Impersonator’ Releasing Tomorrow

Grammy-nominated artist Halsey is set to unveil her fifth studio album, titled The Great Impersonator, which will soon be available on streaming services through Columbia Records and Sony Music Entertainment.

Recently, Halsey, whose full name is Ashley Nicolette Frangipane, shared the album’s cover artwork, its release date, and the official tracklist for The Great Impersonator. She conveyed her anticipation for this project, stating:

“I crafted this record in the liminal space of existence. It feels as if I have waited a lifetime for you to experience it. A little longer won’t hurt; I have already waited ten years.”

The album cover for The Great Impersonator resembles an old newspaper advertisement, featuring an image of Ashley along with a captivating proclamation:

“Ladies and gentlemen, step right up to witness the wonder of a lifetime. Observe the astounding woman who possesses the extraordinary ability to become anyone—whatever your heart desires. Whether friend, lover, or rival, she evolves before your very eyes, her voice and appearance echoing your most profound aspirations.”

Halsey’s new album is reported to include 18 tracks, remaining free from any features by guest artists. Below is the complete tracklist for The Great Impersonator:

Only Living Girl in LA
Ego
Dog Years
Letter to God (1974)
Panic Attack
The End
I Believe in Magic
Letter to God (1983)
Hometown
I Never Loved You
Darwinism
Lonely is the Muse
From Arson
Life of the Spider (Draft)
Hurt Feelings
Lucky
Letter to God (1998)
The Great Impersonator

Three Iconic Musicians Halsey Channels for The Great Impersonator

As part of the promotional campaign for her forthcoming album, Halsey has been honoring several legendary musicians by recreating some of their most recognizable photos.

This concept echoes the claims on the album’s cover, where she portrays a character adept at blending “between the cracks of reality.”

“From now until the album launches on October 25th, I will impersonate a different icon each day and share a snippet of the song that was inspired by them,”stated Ashley Frangipane.

1) Dolly Parton

To kick off her series of tributes, Ashley channeled the “Queen of Country Music,”Dolly Parton, by recreating the cover of the star’s 1987 album Rainbow. Mimicking Parton’s style, the singer donned a fitted black and gold gown paired with a classic ’80s hairstyle.

While sharing her tribute, Halsey also revealed that the song “Hometown,”track nine on The Great Impersonator, draws inspiration from Dolly Parton’s musical legacy and her impact on Halsey’s artistry.

2) Dear

Halsey and Cher's iconic 'Bob Mackie' photographs — Halsey reimagines Cher’s “Bob Mackie” look (Image via Instagram/@iamhalsey)

Ashley shared that this representation of Cher inspired the track “Letter to God (1974),”saying:

“One of my all-time favorite songs by Cher, ‘Dark Lady,’ topped the charts in 1974 and still reigns supreme in my heart.”

3) David Bowie

On the fifth promotional day for The Great Impersonator, Halsey took on the persona of David Bowie by recreating a well-known 1974 photograph of him in a striking yellow suit, holding scissors while smoking.

In her tribute, Ashley noted that the 11th track, “DARWINISM,” was inspired by the iconic musician, affectionately referring to Bowie as:

“Ziggy Stardust, The Starman, The Thin White Duke, The Picasso of Pop, Major Tom, The Master of Reinvention, and The Chameleon of Rock… David Bowie.”

With The Great Impersonator, Halsey follows up her successful 2021 album, If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, which debuted at the top of Billboard’s Alternative Albums chart.

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