hopeless fountain kingdom

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom (stylized in all lowercase) is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Halsey. It was released on June 2, 2017, through Astralwerks. Conceived as a concept album, it serves as a companion to her debut studio album, Badlands (2015), and follows a narrative inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Halsey served as an executive producer and collaborated with producers including Greg Kurstin, Benny Blanco, Ricky Reed, and Cashmere Cat.

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom is a pop, R&B, electropop, and synth-pop album, with elements of hip hop, soul, EDM, and alternative music. Its lyrics explore themes of love, heartbreak, desire, and identity through the story of two lovers from opposing worlds. The album features guest appearances from Quavo and Lauren Jauregui, while Sia and the Weeknd contributed as songwriters. It was supported by three singles—"Now or Never", "Bad at Love" and "Alone", as well as two promotional singles—"Eyes Closed" and "Strangers"; "Now or Never" charted within top 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, while "Bad at Love" peaked at number 5 on the chart. Halsey further promoted the record with the Hopeless Fountain Kingdom Tour, which visited North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and Australia between 2017 and 2018.

Hopeless Fountain Kingdom received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who often praised its ambition and conceptual scope, as well as Halsey's artistic development, although some criticized its stylistic influences and execution. The album charted at number one in the United States and Canada while reaching the top ten in Australia, Ireland, and New Zealand and peaking within the top 20 in multiple European countries. Hopeless Fountain Kingdom was certified double platinum in the United States and New Zealand, as well as platinum in Australia and Canada.