The Great Impersonator

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. 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. A deluxe edition of the album containing seven originally digitally-exclusive tracks was released on May 1, 2026.

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.