Studio Album · No. 2
Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Songwriting Credits by Halsey
Produced by Lido, Ricky Reed, Benny Blanco, Greg Kurstin, Cashmere Cat, Happy Perez · Engineered by Serban Ghenea, Chris Gehringer, John Hanes, Julian Burg, Alex Pasco, Ben Sedano
Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented
Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Halsey carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Hopeless Fountain Kingdom is Halsey's first Billboard 200 number-one album, built as a loose concept record inspired by Romeo and Juliet that frames a doomed romance across two rival houses. Halsey has a writing or co-writing credit on every track and shaped the narrative arc herself, working with a rotating cast of producers including Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed, and Lido to give each song a distinct sonic identity. The lead single Now or Never set the project's tone of bruised desire, while Bad at Love became its breakout hit and her highest-charting song from the album at that point. The result reads less as a singles collection and more as Halsey's attempt to control a single continuous story across thirteen tracks.
Halsey's second studio album, released June 2, 2017. A concept album loosely based on Romeo and Juliet, Hopeless Fountain Kingdom expanded Halsey's collaborator network to include Greg Kurstin, Ricky Reed, and Benny Blanco alongside returning collaborator Lido. The Weeknd co-wrote 'Eyes Closed' and 'Now or Never' without appearing as a performer. 'Lie' features Quavo; 'Strangers' features Lauren Jauregui; 'Hopeless' features Cashmere Cat. 'Devil in Me' carries a co-writing credit for Sia Furler. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Prologue
|
HalseyLidoChris Braide | Ashley FrangipanePeder LosnegårdChris Braide | Lido | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
100 Letters
|
HalseyEric Frederic | Ashley FrangipaneEric Frederic | Ricky Reed | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Eyes Closed
|
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatNathan PerezThe Weeknd | Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergNathan PerezAbel Tesfaye | Benny BlancoHappy PerezCashmere Cat | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Alone
#66
|
HalseyEric FredericDan WilsonJosh CarterAnthony Hester | Ashley FrangipaneEric FredericDan WilsonJosh CarterAnthony Hester | Ricky ReedJosh Carter | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Now or Never
#17
|
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatNathan PerezStarrah | Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergNathan PerezBrittany Hazzard | Benny BlancoCashmere CatHappy Perez | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Sorry
|
HalseyGreg Kurstin | Ashley FrangipaneGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Good Mourning
|
HalseyLido | Ashley FrangipanePeder Losnegård | Lido | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Lie
|
HalseyLidoQuavo | Ashley FrangipanePeder LosnegårdQuavious Keyate Marshall | Lido | Quavo (vocals) |
| 9 |
Walls Could Talk
|
HalseyLido | Ashley FrangipanePeder Losnegård | Lido | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Bad at Love
#5
|
HalseyEric FredericJustin TranterRogét Chahayed | Ashley FrangipaneEric FredericJustin TranterRogét Chahayed | Ricky ReedRogét Chahayed | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Strangers
#100
|
HalseyGreg Kurstin | Ashley FrangipaneGreg Kurstin | Greg Kurstin | Lauren Jauregui (vocals) |
| 12 |
Devil in Me
|
HalseyGreg KurstinSia | Ashley FrangipaneGreg KurstinSia Furler | Greg Kurstin | Halsey (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Hopeless
|
HalseyBenjamin LevinCashmere CatJoshua Coleman | Ashley FrangipaneBenjamin LevinMagnus August HøibergJoshua Coleman | Benny BlancoCashmere Cat | Cashmere Cat (production, vocals) |