Room 93

2014 EP by Halsey From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Room 93 is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer and songwriter Halsey. It was released on October 27, 2014 by Astralwerks. The project was re-released digitally on March 9, 2015, including a new version of its main single "Ghost"; this new version was later also included on the singer's debut full-length studio album Badlands (2015). The sound of the EP is rooted on the electropop music genre.

ReleasedOctober 27, 2014 (2014-10-27)
Recorded2014
GenreElectropop
Length16:09
Quick facts EP by Halsey, Released ...
Room 93
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EP by
Halsey
ReleasedOctober 27, 2014 (2014-10-27)
Recorded2014
GenreElectropop
Length16:09
Label
Producer
Halsey chronology
Room 93
(2014)		 Badlands
(2015)
Singles from Room 93
  1. "Ghost"
    Released: July 28, 2014
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A digital remix version of the EP, featuring three remixes for the songs "Hurricane", "Ghost" and "Trouble", was released on March 3, 2015. Along with the remix EP, a "One Mic, One Take" EP was released on the same date. The track "Trouble" was featured on the promo for the episode "Best Laid Plans" from the American TV series Once Upon a Time.

Critical reception

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Room 93 ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStarHalf star[1]
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The EP received a generally positive response. AllMusic praised Halsey's Room 93 for its moody, atmospheric electronic pop sound, drawing favorable comparisons to Lana Del Rey and Lorde. The review highlighted the EP as a clear display of the style that earned her a deal with Astralwerks, noting tracks like "Ghost" and "Hurricane" as standout singles.[1]

Track listing

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Room 93 track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Is There Somewhere"Ashley FrangipaneDylan Bauld3:32
2."Ghost"
Scott2:32
3."Hurricane"
Anderson3:43
4."Empty Gold"
  • Frangipane
  • Andy Tongren
  • Scott
  • Christian Medice
3:27
5."Trouble"
Braide3:35
Total length:16:09
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Re-release
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
2."Ghost" (alternative mix)
  • Frangipane
  • Scott
Scott2:33
Total length:16:10
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Room 93: Remixes
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Hurricane" (Arty remix)
  • Frangipane
  • Anderson
3:44
2."Ghost" (Lost Kings remix)
  • Frangipane
  • Scott
3:09
3."Trouble" (Sander Kleinenberg remix)
  • Frangipane
  • Braide
3:05
Total length:9:58
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Room 93: 1 Mic 1 Take
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Ghost" (1 Mic 1 Take)
  • Frangipane
  • Scott
2:40
2."Hurricane" (1 Mic 1 Take)
  • Frangipane
  • Anderson
3:45
3."Trouble" (1 Mic 1 Take)
  • Frangipane
  • Braide
4:11
Total length:10:36
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Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer.

Charts

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Chart (2014) Peak
position
US Billboard 200[2]159
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[3]3
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[4]20
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[5]37
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Release history

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Date Format(s) Label(s)
October 27, 2014[6][1]
March 3, 2015 (The Remixes)[7][8][9]
March 9, 2015 (Reissue)[10]
March 10, 2015[11] CD
March 17, 2015 (1 Mic 1 Take)[12] Digital download Astralwerks
April 15, 2015[13] LP
  • Astralwerks
  • Universal
  • Virgin EMI (UK)
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