Halsey’s groundbreaking debut album “Badlands” has stormed back onto multiple music charts following its 10-year anniversary reissue, demonstrating remarkable staying power a decade after its initial release. The album has secured positions in the Top 10 across five distinct charts, marking one of the rare instances where a decade-old album has made such a significant reappearance in multiple rankings simultaneously.
The resurgence follows the August 29, 2025, release of the “Badlands Decade Edition Anthology,” which includes the original 16 deluxe tracks plus previously unreleased material such as “Garden” and demos of “Drive” and “You(th).” Fans have been particularly drawn to the anthology’s orchestral versions, remixes, and stripped renditions of tracks from both the original album and the Room 93 EP, contributing to the substantial boost in both digital streaming figures and physical sales. The anthology has been strategically distributed across all major streaming platforms to maximize fan engagement and ensure widespread availability. This approach exemplifies how artists can leverage music licensing opportunities to create multiple revenue streams from a single body of work.
The anthology breathes new life into Halsey’s landmark debut, offering fans a treasure trove of reimagined classics and unearthed gems.
Since its initial 2015 release, when it debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, “Badlands” has accumulated over 9 billion on-demand streams globally and sold more than 3 million album-equivalent units in the US alone. The album has reached TRIPLE PLATINUM status and diamond certification, cementing its legacy in music history. The album’s concept of a fictional dystopian society serves as a metaphor for Halsey’s mental struggles and the hope for escape. Perhaps most impressively, every track from the album has now received RIAA certification ranging from gold to multi-platinum, an achievement highlighted by music critics as particularly remarkable.
The anniversary celebration extends beyond the reissue, encompassing a series of special releases throughout August 2025, including “Badlands: Live from Webster Hall” and various new vinyl pressings. Fans who received themed postcards hinting at the anniversary events will have the opportunity to experience the “Back To Badlands” tour, which runs from October 2025 through February 2026.
Industry outlets, including Variety, have extensively covered the milestone, describing Halsey’s recent tours as “some of the most ambitious pop tours of the year.” The chart resurgence has been observed across major markets including the US, UK, and Australia, solidifying “Badlands” as what Halsey herself has called “the most exciting and defining musical project” of her career.
