When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
by Billie Eilish
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  1. 22be
    Sep 9, 2021
    10
    incredible! thats the best debut it's almost unbelievable to imagine that a 17 year old wrote such sentimental and deep lyrics, a legend
  2. kloft
    Sep 10, 2021
    10
    9.5/10

    Album Ranking 2021:
    1. Bury A Friend
    2. Bad Guy
    3. You Should See Me In A Crown
    4. When the Party's Over
    5. Listen Before I Go
    6. All the Good Girls Go to Hell
    7. Wish You Were Gay
    8. ilomilo
    9. I Love You
    10. Xanny
    11. Goodbye
    12. My Strange Addiction
    13. !!!!!!!
    14. 8
  3. danielhigh05
    Oct 24, 2021
    10
    billie invented a sound unique and distinct with this project while still keeping it diverse emotionally and lyrically, a masterpiece of the decade
  4. DonldTrump_45Th
    Jan 26, 2023
    10
    Hello, this is a default review because i'm forced to use 75 characters. I'll edit this review in the future talking about the game, don't worry ;)

    My final rate is: 10
  5. ivanmosquera
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    this album is amazing, I'm a huge billie fan and i think this album is a masterpiece, the lyrics are so good and it's easy to relate with them if you've passed for the same as billie did. bilie reallt knows how to talk and sing about depression and more stuff
  6. LogAdele
    Aug 1, 2022
    10
    Từ khi debut album của cô nàng ra đời, viễn cảnh âm nhạc thêa giới như run lên cùng chất giọng thì thào
  7. lanadelreycist
    Aug 22, 2022
    10
    Imagine creating this masterpiece at SIXTEEN. From the moment this album came out, it was clear who will run the game in the next decade. BILLIE EILISH IS THE STANDARD.
  8. Ashley94
    Aug 27, 2022
    10
    REVOLUTIONARY ALBUM
  9. Libian34
    Mar 10, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum es arte de principio a fin, bien merecido su AOTY. Te amo Billie.… Expand
  10. Parv17
    Dec 9, 2022
    10
    A brilliant and unique masterpiece with a new sound added to the music scenario.
  11. EloisaSemH
    Jun 7, 2023
    10
    When we all are so used to a generic pop album, Billie releases this album. Such a unique one, so honest, so true, and so good. Billie is so young and so talent. Not only the best album of 2019, but one of all times, and maybe my personal favorite, I cant even pick a favorite song because they all are incredible. She really made a difference in the industry with this one.
  12. Inmypheelings
    Jul 12, 2023
    10
    When we all fall asleep where do we go. I had to come back here years later to give the album its tens. Four years after and I never get tired of this. This album is a masterpiece that captures every mood. Not generic and still gets you grooving. I love it!
  13. ieon
    Jul 31, 2023
    10
    The album perfectly describes a vulnerable as well as cool soul inside a Los Angeles girl.
  14. peidro
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    Álbum revolucionário, WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP WHERE DO WE GO e o Pure Heroine da Lorde são juntos os melhores álbuns debut desse século.
  15. solideater
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    sometimes billie says weird things for a 17 yo but the production on this record slaps
  16. joethealien
    Apr 2, 2019
    9
    I really wasn't expecting to enjoy this album as much as I do. "Xanny" legitimately gives me an Aladdin Sane/Mike Garson vibe with the glammy piano and smoky vocals, and that's high praise indeed coming from someone who stans Bowie! "When the Party's Over" reminds me a bit of Fiona Apple and Banks, all powerful, stirring vocals paired with striking lyrics. "Bad Guy" smacks—in the words ofI really wasn't expecting to enjoy this album as much as I do. "Xanny" legitimately gives me an Aladdin Sane/Mike Garson vibe with the glammy piano and smoky vocals, and that's high praise indeed coming from someone who stans Bowie! "When the Party's Over" reminds me a bit of Fiona Apple and Banks, all powerful, stirring vocals paired with striking lyrics. "Bad Guy" smacks—in the words of Eilish herself—and overall is an empowering, strutting bop that would be a welcome presence on the radio. Really, this album is a fantastic debut, and y'all *should* believe the hype. Pop music like this is truly what the zeitgeist needs!… Expand
  17. srtgoren
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    I kinda like this album. It's creative and the songs sound good. F. O'Connell made a very good job. (he produced all tracks). Billie is only 17 and it's her debut album!
  18. PeterSant
    Mar 30, 2019
    9
    It is without doubt one of the best releases of 2019.
    Sincere compositions and comes bringing something new in the music.
  19. ScreenScraggy22
    Apr 25, 2019
    9
    Vey unique album. Has a mostly dark tone with a few bright moments thrown in. Definitely one of the most creative albums in recent time. when the party's over is absolutely amazing.
  20. Alejandropa
    Mar 31, 2019
    9
    It bothers me that most of these bad reviews are coming from Ariana Grande stans and not people who are objective with their arguments.

    Anyway, I love how every song has a theme/concept you can play with in your mind. It's very interesting listening to an album different from what mainstream music has released so far. 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' was a great experience for    It bothers me that most of these bad reviews are coming from Ariana Grande stans and not people who are objective with their arguments.

    Anyway, I love how every song has a theme/concept you can play with in your mind. It's very interesting listening to an album different from what mainstream music has released so far. 'When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?' was a great experience for me. I admire Billie and Finneas' mind for coming up with great ideas while writing this record; not like certain pop artists who need 15 people to write just ONE song.

    I wish the album was full dark/heavy-bass (except for the last three songs).    … Expand
  21. Randall___Pink
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    One of the best albums I’ve heard in the last 10 years definitely worth all the accolades.
  22. BGV
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    One of the most interesting releases of the year! The only problem with the record is Billie’s voice in some points/songs where it’s barely audible.
  23. piscesloverboy
    Jun 20, 2019
    9
    Different than everything out there right now! This album is amazing! A little bit more of a spark would have been good! Maybe a second Bad Guy type of song, a little more upbeat maybe
  24. louis_
    Jun 28, 2019
    9
    Fascinating as Billie shows in this album that takes a mix of theme very well sung and with arrangements that mark who is the new voice of Indie-Pop
  25. ivanhugo
    Aug 6, 2019
    9
    Um álbum que agregou muito à cultura pop. Uma artista jovem que está iniciando sua carreira com um dos melhores álbuns do ano. Não me surpreenderia se ganhasse o grammy.
  26. Chapyy
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    The key words are 17 years old... SHE'S 17! at that age, being able to come up with such a complete album, it's says a lot on what is coming in the following years from Billie. Almost every songs give me chills every single time i listen to them. Yes, i consider myself as a fan, but i was scared that her album would go 5 directions For all those reasons, i give it a 9/10.
  27. JayB3ar
    Apr 6, 2019
    9
    Billie's album is a not exactly a surprise, but it definitely passes certain standards many modern singers don't pass. She dives deep into her emotions with every song seeming creatively influenced. The quality is fine to my personal opinion, the vocals aren't challenging but unique, and the lyrics help create beauty in every song. I fell in love with how her ability creates a pretty damnBillie's album is a not exactly a surprise, but it definitely passes certain standards many modern singers don't pass. She dives deep into her emotions with every song seeming creatively influenced. The quality is fine to my personal opinion, the vocals aren't challenging but unique, and the lyrics help create beauty in every song. I fell in love with how her ability creates a pretty damn good storyline. Her songs are also really strange, but that good strange. For example, Xanny's loud vibrations warp her voice in such a way where the sound becomes my strange addiction (ha get it.)

    If you will not listen to the whole album, I recommend listening to "Xanny," "i love you," "wish you were gay", and "all the good girls go to hell". "my strange addiction," "listen before you go," and "you should see me in a crown," were all very good. "8," "ilomilo," and "bury a friend," we're all okay. "bad guy" was the only song I could describe as talking. Then there was "!!!!!!!" which wasn't a song, and "goodbye," which was a mix of all songs, that made a beautiful bop.

    No songs can be described as bad, they all have their weak sides. I think you need to be in the right mood to fully feel the feels, otherwise, it may not be a monumentally amazing piece. Together the imperfections make the album perfect.    … Expand
  28. maaoos
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    Billie expresses in a clear and beautiful manner her dark and vibrant genius. The combination between FINNEAS stunning production and Billie’s angelic voice makes out of this debut album a total beauty with so many pleasing songs
  29. Raulmaldonado78
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    It’s a good album, great production but the lyrics are so basic, already the second best album of the year
  30. frootonator
    Jul 12, 2019
    9
    Applause to the first ASMR pop-album. Genius piece of art performed by young girl with a lot to say (or whisper) to you.
  31. davifontenelle
    Dec 6, 2019
    9
    This album has proved Billie's potential. it was a phenomenon, considering that it was her debut album. Billie brings a cohesive and self composed work, which sounds great to listen. Despise a few songs that didin't catch me, the set is amazing.
  32. greedybadidea
    May 30, 2020
    9
    Billie Eilish's debut album is one of the best types of debut projects I have ever seen. This sound is something I have never heard from any artist and it was a refreshing breath of air from the music that has been releasing recently, but that isn't to say that there aren't missteps. Some production choices are a mistake, but as a whole I believe the album is strong especially for a debut.Billie Eilish's debut album is one of the best types of debut projects I have ever seen. This sound is something I have never heard from any artist and it was a refreshing breath of air from the music that has been releasing recently, but that isn't to say that there aren't missteps. Some production choices are a mistake, but as a whole I believe the album is strong especially for a debut.

    Album Track Ranking:
    1. i love you
    2. listen before i go
    3. xanny
    4. all the good girls go to hell
    5. when the party's over
    6. ilomilo
    7. you should see me in a crown
    8. bad guy
    9. bury a friend
    10. my strange addiction
    11. goodbye
    12. wish you were gay
    13. 8
    14. !!!!!!!    … Expand
  33. ztuxilef
    Nov 25, 2019
    9
    Definitely one of the best if not the best pop album of the year the instrumentals from finneas are very variable, catchy and always perfectly fitting to the track its on it has hard hitting bangers as well as beautiful ballads billies voice is on point and she shows off her talent on nearly every track her songwriting although sometimes a little bit -deep- is also pretty good
  34. Imzemtsovzhenya
    Jan 10, 2020
    9
    I was at concert of Billie. The atmosphere was amazing! Album is amazing,it is the second best female album of 2019,after thanl u,next!
  35. Arielvalim
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    A real album about younger and adulthud soft and so powerful, with a young singer and so smart with her brother that do the best lyrics and now write for the biggest singers in the world
  36. sebjc
    Jul 25, 2020
    9
    a impressive project with such unique works.Good but not that perfect.I enjoyed this album and feel crazy about couple songs. Look forward to what's next
  37. Luconics
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    álbum incrivel, cheio de inovações, coesão e talento já reconhecidos da própria billie, perfeito.
  38. zaeksito
    Nov 27, 2020
    9
    Nunca había escuchado una producción similar en mi vida a la de Finneas, es brutal e incomparable. Además el disco en composición está muy currado, Billie ha llegado para quedarse, ganas de más.
  39. leumassregor
    May 24, 2021
    9
    This album is fantastic! One of the best debut albums of 2019 for sure.

    The way this album's songs are laid out is genius. Each song flows together beautifully, which is satisfying to the ears. This is something a lot of artists don't put effort into when crafting an album. Each song on here is almost amazing. There are one or two songs that I find a bit boring. However, the    This album is fantastic! One of the best debut albums of 2019 for sure.

    The way this album's songs are laid out is genius. Each song flows together beautifully, which is satisfying to the ears. This is something a lot of artists don't put effort into when crafting an album.

    Each song on here is almost amazing. There are one or two songs that I find a bit boring. However, the production is super high quality, writing is perfect, and vocals are extremely breathy and emotional (which I love).

    Just incredible for a debut album. Also, she was 17 when she released this? That's just amazing!    … Expand
  40. JamesO2002
    Jun 28, 2021
    9
    Possibly one of the best albums from 2019, this album has strong track after strong track with fantastic vocal performances from both Billie and her brother. The production is some of the best I have ever heard and it's genuinely a joy to listen to with a good hifi setup.
  41. Amyly
    Jun 29, 2021
    9
    The Avril Lavigne of this generation, in comparation of the rest her music stays unique and not as commercial or basic but still very successful “Bad Guy” is already a classic and huge. Massive debut album including all Grammys along with a cool impactful image to her brand. Go Billie!
  42. richiguglielmi
    Dec 5, 2021
    9
    Billie Eilish explores the themes that everyone is writing about right now, but makes them personal and successfully tries to help her out the deepest moment of her life.
    The album reflects all the insecurities and the trouble every teenager has to go trough.
    The songwriting is good, her brother, Finneas, helped the writing, and it showcases the ability of the siblings of creating a    Billie Eilish explores the themes that everyone is writing about right now, but makes them personal and successfully tries to help her out the deepest moment of her life.
    The album reflects all the insecurities and the trouble every teenager has to go trough.
    The songwriting is good, her brother, Finneas, helped the writing, and it showcases the ability of the siblings of creating a complete different song every time about different topics.
    The production is curated by Finneas, is quietly perfect, there's no over-produced song, even if it sounds at a first hearing, the treatment of every production is flawless and shows how much a single person can do in a bedroom.
    In general is a great album, I listen to this on repeat every day and never get bored, every time I listen to this album, I discover new layers, new production and vocals hidden on the background that I never heard; impressive.
    Definitely a zero skip album, great job Billie and Finneas    … Expand
  43. aly0000
    Aug 2, 2021
    9
    What a debut album ! Productions, vocals, lyrics... this project is a true gem, just as Billie
  44. Wanesta
    Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Billie's debut can be proud of standing with the likes of Nas, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, and so many others in the class of masterpiece creators from the jump. Only difference? Billie did it when she was around sixteen years old. On this album, Billie allows us to relive our inner angsty and depressed teenagers while tackling serious subjects such as suicide and addicting love. A wonderfulBillie's debut can be proud of standing with the likes of Nas, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, and so many others in the class of masterpiece creators from the jump. Only difference? Billie did it when she was around sixteen years old. On this album, Billie allows us to relive our inner angsty and depressed teenagers while tackling serious subjects such as suicide and addicting love. A wonderful piece of work that redefined the face of the next generation's pop.… Expand
  45. LuissDt
    Apr 8, 2022
    9
    When we all fall asleep, Where Do we go?... Wow, what a long name, ahem, Billie's debut is great and in some ways it's totally crazy for good
  46. Malivday
    Dec 19, 2021
    9
    WOW! I'm still shoked and wowed from what I just heard. Billie really did it! "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" is an outstanding debut album. Actually, this album is something you would normaly hope for some of the greatest artists out there to do and yet a 18/19 year-old girl did it. The smooth way it moves from differents themes, which is very risky because it's really easy toWOW! I'm still shoked and wowed from what I just heard. Billie really did it! "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" is an outstanding debut album. Actually, this album is something you would normaly hope for some of the greatest artists out there to do and yet a 18/19 year-old girl did it. The smooth way it moves from differents themes, which is very risky because it's really easy to talk about something and yet not mean anything. Well, that's far from what Billie does here. It's deep, it's meaningful, it's also shallow when it needs to be and I'll not even start to talk abou THAT production. It is, most definitely, a MASTERPIECE!!!… Expand
  47. chowzee
    Jul 10, 2023
    9
    the best debut album of this century, this album revive alternative genre back and “i love you” is literally one of the best ballads ever created, this album over all is amazingly produced, and skipless duh
  48. Twilightzone_88
    Jul 26, 2023
    9
    An incredible debut from one of the worlds most influential artists right new

    8.8/10
  49. Ricko
    Oct 24, 2019
    8
    This is probably THE pop album of 2019. The songs are great, built essentially on tried and trusted melodies but the production on the record is fantastic. Every aspect of it hits a bullseye. It's fairly dark and edgy for what appears on the surface to be mainstream pop. "Bad Guy" and "You Should See Me in A Crown" are standouts. If peak Britney went on a retreat with The Addams Family toThis is probably THE pop album of 2019. The songs are great, built essentially on tried and trusted melodies but the production on the record is fantastic. Every aspect of it hits a bullseye. It's fairly dark and edgy for what appears on the surface to be mainstream pop. "Bad Guy" and "You Should See Me in A Crown" are standouts. If peak Britney went on a retreat with The Addams Family to write and make a record, I'd expect something like this to come about.… Expand
  50. JazGalaxy
    Apr 2, 2019
    8
    I started this adventure out by hearing “Bury A Friend” on the radio and being utterly blown away. I got on the internet to find out who the artist was only to find that this “Billie Eilish” character is so,etching of a “thing” right now and I had no idea. I immediately sought out the record and within just a few tracks had determined that I was listening to a new classic along the linesI started this adventure out by hearing “Bury A Friend” on the radio and being utterly blown away. I got on the internet to find out who the artist was only to find that this “Billie Eilish” character is so,etching of a “thing” right now and I had no idea. I immediately sought out the record and within just a few tracks had determined that I was listening to a new classic along the lines of Garbage 2.0 or Fiona Apple’s Tidal. But as the album wore on I found myself being less excited with Billy’s flat vocal performance over the course of the album. I enjoy her style, but it seems identical in a[roach on every single track. The manic, textured, screeching and thumping production cannot cover what feels like an uninspired vocal approach. Vary the energy, vary the volume, change the key or vary the mic placement. Do SOMEthing to mix it up, the end result is that the strongest songs like Bury A Friend are made weaker by how similar they sound to any other song on the album.

    Still 9/10. Just not as instant a classic as I was hoping for.    … Expand
  51. Wael
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    Years after she first went viral with 'Ocean Eyes' on Soundcloud, and then releasing her debut project, stellar EP "don't smile at me", Billie Eilish removes her teeth aligners and laughs while saying "This is the album" on the intro, and it's enough for us, along with the 4 pre-released kick-ass tracks, to know this album is gonna take us for a ride.

    It kicks off with 'bad guy', which    Years after she first went viral with 'Ocean Eyes' on Soundcloud, and then releasing her debut project, stellar EP "don't smile at me", Billie Eilish removes her teeth aligners and laughs while saying "This is the album" on the intro, and it's enough for us, along with the 4 pre-released kick-ass tracks, to know this album is gonna take us for a ride.

    It kicks off with 'bad guy', which is absolutely brilliant, having several twists, a demonic Billie voice proclaiming "I'm the bad guy...", before diving into an outro that'll just have fans and listeners boping for days on end. The album then dwells into 'xanny', which asserts that Eilish is one of the few artists who can pull off distorted vocals and make them sound so appealing, and 'all good girls go to hell' which has the most thought-out lyrics on the record.
    All over the album, Billie is heard whispering rather than singing, which is such a beautiful approach to take, and the productions are just absolutely magnificent. 'my strange addiction', sampling lines from The Office, is Billie's attempt at making a commercial, mainstream song, and it still manages to sound personalized and of superior quality. Towards the end of the album, Billie decides to wreck us with the whole trinity of wearing-your-heart-on-your-sleeve ballads 'listen before i go', 'i love you', and 'goodbye' which are respectively about death/suicide, the heartache caused by love and losing it, and at the end a recapitulation of all the songs on the album, citing a line from each one.

    All in all, "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" is a very solid first record, consisting of pop songs that sound like nothing anyone else is doing in music right now. The vocal production on the project is especially to be taken in account. It's safe to say that, even though she doesn't have an answer to all the questions (like where we actually go when we fall asleep), the album fulfills its purposes and definitely installs Billie Eilish among the most interesting things happening in music right now.    … Expand
  52. Andremax
    Nov 6, 2019
    8
    Ok, isn't the most original stuff, but "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?" impresses by its consistence and cohesion, some melodies are variations of same thing, but there's still too many sounding layers and reflexive lyricism, which demonstrates maturity about composition and production, considering Billie and her brother's few age.
  53. flametail23
    Jul 14, 2019
    8
    This is my album of the year so far. And that is coming from an 18 year old male who primarily listens to hardcore rap and heavy metal. Billie's voice is undoubtedly great and works impressively well with the dark, sinister instrumentation. It's pop music with an edge and in an age of hollow, boring and uninspired trap bangers, this is an extremely refreshing listen.
  54. Julia1d
    May 12, 2019
    8
    É uma ótima narrativa entrelaçada que segue um movimento contínuo e fluido de “demonios” presentes na paralisia do sono.
  55. NETMUSIC
    Apr 7, 2019
    8
    Dark, creepy, and captivating. Great first album from Billie! Favourite songs from the record are 'bury a friend', 'bad guy' and 'my strange addiction'.
  56. fifi3
    Jan 16, 2020
    8
    This album isn't just great for a then 17 year old. Most artists don't surpass this for their entire careers. This is a dark, innovative and terrific listen. The minimalistic yet tasteful production allows Billie's unbelievable vocals to shine. It is one of the best pop albums of the decade.
  57. Herntzjrt
    Apr 12, 2019
    8
    the start of the album is not very good, but from 'bury a friend' it's too good.
  58. LuRiD795
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    Хз, мне очень понравилось. Необычно достаточно и разнообразно. Не нашёл проходных песен, все с каким-то своим шармом.
  59. spenceryang8
    Apr 1, 2019
    8
    It's a shame that the popularity and promotion behind Billie Eilish has poisoned the well a bit, as When We All Fall Asleep is actually an artful, well-crafted, and unique pop album.

    FAV TRACKS: BAD GUY, XANNY, YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN, ALL THE GOOD GIRLS GO TO HELL, WISH YOU WERE GAY, BURY A FRIEND, ILOMILO, LISTEN BEFORE I GO, I LOVE YOU, GOODBYE

    LEAST FAV TRACK: WHEN THE PARTY'S OVER
  60. Mark1998
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    A surprisingly cohesive, diverse and strong debut album, Billie Eilish rises the bar for alternative and indie musicians. The experimenting sounds are one of the album keys, along Billie and her brother's songwriting team. Though some songs might be difficult to follow or listen (xanny) is notorious that Billie has already cemented her sound on the music industry at the age of 17.
  61. Vanners
    Mar 29, 2019
    8
    This isn't usually my kind of music, in fact, the only song I recognise prior to listening to this album is "you should see me in a crown". I came into this expecting to be bored to death, to my surprise, I wasn't.

    As soon as "bad guy" (in my opinion the song with the grooviest, catchiest beat on the entire record) came on it set the mood for what turned out to be for the most part a    This isn't usually my kind of music, in fact, the only song I recognise prior to listening to this album is "you should see me in a crown". I came into this expecting to be bored to death, to my surprise, I wasn't.

    As soon as "bad guy" (in my opinion the song with the grooviest, catchiest beat on the entire record) came on it set the mood for what turned out to be for the most part a fairly good debut from Billie Eilish.
    Whilst there is for me some lull's on this album, particularly the slow, depressing songs that for the most part don't appeal to me at all, it's when she switches up the tempo and hits us with these bass-heavy bangers that really let the album shine.
    Fortunately, there is plenty of them. I was pleasantly surprised by this album, and while I know all the songs aren't going to stick immediately, I can just tell that they will over time (no doubt I won't be hearing the end of this album for quite a while anyway as this screams infectious mainstream music). Overall, I'm impressed and interested to see where she goes next.

    Favourite Tracks:
    bad guy, you should see me in a crown, all the good girls go to hell    … Expand
  62. redgregory
    Apr 8, 2019
    8
    The cartoonish undertone turn Billie’s inescapable mental hurt into a silly haunted maze with funnel cake waiting on the other side. She isn’t the victim of some elusive villain playing her sadness, she is the villain, she has control, she has an exit. Unlike most Pop artists coming off an Ep of accessible hits, it’s quite impressive to find Billie presenting a cohesive sound palette thatThe cartoonish undertone turn Billie’s inescapable mental hurt into a silly haunted maze with funnel cake waiting on the other side. She isn’t the victim of some elusive villain playing her sadness, she is the villain, she has control, she has an exit. Unlike most Pop artists coming off an Ep of accessible hits, it’s quite impressive to find Billie presenting a cohesive sound palette that still carries great replay value.… Expand
  63. Agrondelx
    Aug 16, 2019
    8
    Billie Eilish's debut album is deserving of the praise its getting and is an unforgettable body of work.
  64. marrbo
    Aug 23, 2019
    8
    Billie is a singer that we are not used to hear. She has made an album different to what pop music is nowadays. When the party is over is really good.
  65. misslovato
    Jul 29, 2021
    8
    had a few really good tracks and had some ok ones, overall it was a good album
  66. Denvers
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    This album is consistently good from start to finish. Is it perfect? Not by any means. Despite this, Eilish manages to capture the tone she was going for perfectly in her debut album (although she had previously released an EP.)
  67. noinguyen
    Nov 30, 2020
    8
    The 17-year-old pop star Billie Eilish takes the world by storm with her well-crafted debut album.

    Favorite tracks: bad guy, xanny, all the good girls go to hell, when the party's over, bury a friend, ilomilo, listen before i go, i love you
    Least favorite tracks: 8
  68. oshawott
    Jun 7, 2020
    8
    Como ela tem 17 ANOS e conseguiu fazer isso??? Cara, perfeito!!!! Espero que ela lance o próximo logo.
  69. GamePlayer77
    May 25, 2021
    8
    This is severely underrated. Billie and Fineas craft such a great LP with meticulous production, writing, and vocals which unfortunately gets passed up by many.

    FAV TRACK: ilomilo
    LEAST FAV TRACK: 8
  70. LuisFI13
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    Its one hell of a good album, i just dont like all the darkness, like shes out for blood on every single track. I mean, its not a bad thing, i just didnt like it.
  71. BrieLYNN
    Aug 28, 2020
    8
    She has such a unique voice and song writing talent at such a young age. I love that she doesn't need to shake her arse on counter tops half naked for views. I love so many songs off this album, but I can't listen to it too often as some are a little heartbreaking. As a first offical album from an artist, it doesn't get as nice as this very often. Excited to see what she does next!
  72. melodramafm
    Mar 20, 2021
    8
    This album is really overrated because it is Billie, but it also has its worth.
  73. shad0w0711
    Apr 8, 2022
    8
    The highs are thrilling, and despite their obvious pedigree, arranged unlike anything else in contemporary pop. They also reveal the lows more starkly: the saccharine, coyly suggestive 8, played on a ukulele, and I Love You, which sounds suspiciously like Hallelujah, are better off left to YouTube ingenues than an artist of Eilish’s otherwise clear vision.
  74. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    8
    It's definitely better than 'dont smile at me', but 2/3 tracks or maybe more are lacking something.
  75. TJby34
    Jan 13, 2023
    8
    The slow ballads on this thing are beautiful and I'd argue nearly perfect, and the catchy pop tunes are mostly great as well. I have some issues with a few individual tracks and some issues with the writing but overall a great debut for a literal kid.
  76. srtafozex
    Mar 29, 2019
    7
    Billie is only 17 years old and comes with 'When We All Fall Asleep', a dark pop. It reminds me of Lorde's 'Pure Heroine', who at the time was also 17 years old. Both of them knew how to produce an album beautifully. Billie's record comes with a modern sound, far from all contemporary pop. Sometimes it sounds like "made in bed" and we confuse Billie with a real artist or just anotherBillie is only 17 years old and comes with 'When We All Fall Asleep', a dark pop. It reminds me of Lorde's 'Pure Heroine', who at the time was also 17 years old. Both of them knew how to produce an album beautifully. Billie's record comes with a modern sound, far from all contemporary pop. Sometimes it sounds like "made in bed" and we confuse Billie with a real artist or just another YouTuber cover. Still, the album complies with the concept proposed by the singer since the beginning of her career… Expand
  77. Flawlessasurnot
    Mar 30, 2019
    7
    After the EP "Don't Smile at Me", Billie makes a big jump in composition, production (in collaboration with her brother Finneas) and style, which is not common to watch in the industry nowadays. The 17-year-old star has accomplished to satisfy our wishes and expectations towards her debut. "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" may be the trampoline to a bright future in this path sheAfter the EP "Don't Smile at Me", Billie makes a big jump in composition, production (in collaboration with her brother Finneas) and style, which is not common to watch in the industry nowadays. The 17-year-old star has accomplished to satisfy our wishes and expectations towards her debut. "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" may be the trampoline to a bright future in this path she has taken. 74/100… Expand
  78. FromKanga
    Apr 2, 2019
    7
    I actually enjoyed it, not my type of music but I liked the instrumentals and Billie's strange personnality
  79. prestonhung
    Jul 6, 2019
    7
    This album has some unique moments but overall I am a little underwhelmed. I just hope that there are more quality songwriting and production in the project, which are things necessary but lacking. I also think there are quite some moments on the record that completely bore me out, maybe due to the vocals and the production. I like the theme of darkness Eilish is heading toward with thisThis album has some unique moments but overall I am a little underwhelmed. I just hope that there are more quality songwriting and production in the project, which are things necessary but lacking. I also think there are quite some moments on the record that completely bore me out, maybe due to the vocals and the production. I like the theme of darkness Eilish is heading toward with this project but through time the album just starts to become kind of dull and uneventful. Sometimes the melody sounds weird, not in a good way, and the production to me is sometimes bland and just needs more polishing. I like and really appreciate the ideas Billie put into this, but this just needs a bit more quality songwriting and production I feel like, and I do not think the tracks even correlate with the title of the album - WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? The first half is more adventurous but the second half, nah.… Expand
  80. All_ButTrU4
    Jun 7, 2022
    7
    This album will never be forgotten. It means too much to our time. A 16 year old artist releases a single meant initially as a project for school which blows up and breaks records creating high expectation and scrutiny. Every musical decision judged as well as her popularity being weaponized to detract from her art . All of this did little to stop her from succeeding further but beyond theThis album will never be forgotten. It means too much to our time. A 16 year old artist releases a single meant initially as a project for school which blows up and breaks records creating high expectation and scrutiny. Every musical decision judged as well as her popularity being weaponized to detract from her art . All of this did little to stop her from succeeding further but beyond the commercial plain. She captured the praise of the critics community declaring her talent unanimously. This album maintains it's theme so perfectly using narratives weaved by her and her brother to explore dark emotions and realities with an earnestness that makes the record more personal. The singles sound better (yes,thats possible)and the cohesiveness is amazing especially considering the DIY nature of their work. Finneas's production is so adept and idiosyncratic for such a young producer. Using mundane objects and inspirations to mine sounds from . That spontaneity isn't lost as the music feels 'alive'. The beautiful experimental closer which literally summarizes the entire album is so smart and dark and offers closure to the albums relative apathy. I enjoyed pure heroine part 2 alot. Favorites:xanny,when the partys over,bad guy,i love you… Expand
  81. petrichor1975
    Jun 13, 2019
    7
    Billie Eilish's debut album is a mixture of weirdness, groovy sounds, and angsty feelings. Eilish truly stands out against the backdrop of stars like Ariana Grande and Cardi B. "bad guy" is a classic and features an infectious bassline and beat. "my strange addiction" is a funk-driven number with samples from The Office layered in as well, which shows Eilish's devotion and love for the hitBillie Eilish's debut album is a mixture of weirdness, groovy sounds, and angsty feelings. Eilish truly stands out against the backdrop of stars like Ariana Grande and Cardi B. "bad guy" is a classic and features an infectious bassline and beat. "my strange addiction" is a funk-driven number with samples from The Office layered in as well, which shows Eilish's devotion and love for the hit NBC show. "bury a friend" is a piece of devilish pop, while "listen before i go" is a solemn piano ode.

    Eilish delivers pretty well on her debut record and it also sets her up very nicely for a follow-up.    … Expand
  82. trey_willi
    Apr 14, 2019
    7
    Overall, a solid project. Love some of the slower/ darker tracks towards the end. Production is A+. No complaints.
  83. LMadaschi7
    Mar 31, 2019
    7
    Billie asserts her position as one of the world's top upcoming artists, this debut album just proves that point. There is definitely room for improvement, but she has done amazing considering her age and how long she's been in the game for. Her potential is so high, and I'm positive she'll reach it in her next album.
  84. thatdanner
    Apr 1, 2019
    7
    I like this album a lot more than her prior one. Her voice feels quiet and peaceful while retaining sick beats through most of the songs. Some of the tracks provided a lot of controversy, therefore her boldness is really prevalent. For such a young artist, she is really good and has a great singing range. What I didn't like was how so many of the songs sounded the same; she doesn't reallyI like this album a lot more than her prior one. Her voice feels quiet and peaceful while retaining sick beats through most of the songs. Some of the tracks provided a lot of controversy, therefore her boldness is really prevalent. For such a young artist, she is really good and has a great singing range. What I didn't like was how so many of the songs sounded the same; she doesn't really experiment with different genres outside of the spunky style she has. Hopefully she keeps it up though, she definitely has a good start here.… Expand
  85. MusicSpy
    Apr 2, 2019
    7
    Overall, the album does it’s job. O’conells work felt so good on most tracks, with creepy and noisy sounds that kinda mark Eilish’s own music style, but unfortunally it kinda pass it’s concept and the track-transition felt forced sometimes like “all the good girls go to hell” to “wish you were gay”, and especially on the introduction, it didn’t passed the real vibe of the album and makedOverall, the album does it’s job. O’conells work felt so good on most tracks, with creepy and noisy sounds that kinda mark Eilish’s own music style, but unfortunally it kinda pass it’s concept and the track-transition felt forced sometimes like “all the good girls go to hell” to “wish you were gay”, and especially on the introduction, it didn’t passed the real vibe of the album and maked it a little incohesive, like, i literally listened 2x times to it and didn’t understood what’s the point of the album overall. But, due to the sick production and some good lyrics by the O’conells, “WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO” is a listenable and good album to feel calm and noisy at the same time. (6.8/10)… Expand
  86. punkisdead
    Apr 16, 2019
    7
    As a debut album this is a great combo of music and voice, we seem to forget that Billie only has 18 years. Some of the songs are slow and do not have the vibe of the album but her voice is nothing extraordinary but it works perfectly.
  87. fhzJester
    Aug 21, 2019
    7
    The album is good but after hearing 5 songs I got bored and hearing the others was a suffering
  88. andyn823
    Jun 6, 2020
    7
    It's not the album that I want to listen on repeat. But I can relate to a lot of songs in this album, such as "bad guy", "you should see me in a crown", "ilomilo", "my strange addiction". This album is very dark, sad and unique, just like Billie's style. I love the melody and the beat because it's just... amazing and very different from other artists. And so is her voice. Billie Eilish isIt's not the album that I want to listen on repeat. But I can relate to a lot of songs in this album, such as "bad guy", "you should see me in a crown", "ilomilo", "my strange addiction". This album is very dark, sad and unique, just like Billie's style. I love the melody and the beat because it's just... amazing and very different from other artists. And so is her voice. Billie Eilish is like the second Lorde, just sadder and crazier.… Expand
  89. potasioxd
    Sep 2, 2020
    7
    el álbum en sí es bueno, junto con la temática que aborda. sin embargo, siento que algunas canciones sobran, haciendo que no encajen bien con el álbum. aún así creo que es un álbum simple, bueno y adecuado para empezar con su carrera. mis canciones favoritas son bad guy, my strange addiction, bury a friend y ilomilo
  90. Dalmx
    Mar 23, 2021
    7
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  91. miguelcstb
    Mar 8, 2022
    7
    There is something I find very impressive about this project and is that this whole album, from start to finish, was written and produced by Billie and her brother Finneas. Two people with very little experience or even a solid career, but they still managed to make a great record. The production is amazing, a bit too much for my taste, but that´s not really a big deal, and also every songThere is something I find very impressive about this project and is that this whole album, from start to finish, was written and produced by Billie and her brother Finneas. Two people with very little experience or even a solid career, but they still managed to make a great record. The production is amazing, a bit too much for my taste, but that´s not really a big deal, and also every song is catchy, even though I didn't really connect with some of them, but they´re not songs that can ruin your listening experience.… Expand
  92. diegofrolim
    Jul 29, 2023
    7
    É um album pop bem interessante, diferente e experimental (talvez?), com sonoridade bastante diversa e coesa ao mesmo tempo.

    Pontos Positivos: "When the Party's Over", "Listen Before I Go", "I Love You"

    Pontos Negativos: não entendo o hype de "Bad Guy"
  93. Maur_1
    Aug 21, 2023
    7
    Me gusta el album, porque experimenta diferentes sonidos y temas, pero a veces me aburre un poco escucharlo
  94. jmo
    Apr 14, 2019
    6
    While Billie Eilish's Debut Album features snappier production, catchier hooks and a more diverse sound her major label full length album falls apart from weak lyrics and a not fully capitalized dark aesthetic. Once in a while you can find sticky, memorable and even sometimes funny lyrics like in Bad Guy where Billie mentions "Seducing Your Dad." But Most of the time Billie's lyrics relyWhile Billie Eilish's Debut Album features snappier production, catchier hooks and a more diverse sound her major label full length album falls apart from weak lyrics and a not fully capitalized dark aesthetic. Once in a while you can find sticky, memorable and even sometimes funny lyrics like in Bad Guy where Billie mentions "Seducing Your Dad." But Most of the time Billie's lyrics rely on cliches and a overtly fake deep emo persona. Despite all of these gripes i still find some of this record enjoyable. The Dark melodic and bass heavy "Bad Guy" is a great intro to the album and the albums outro "I love you" sees the most lyrical and heartfelt we've seen Billie on a track ever. Songs like this hint to the potential of Billie but tracks like the contradictory titled "All Good Girls go to Hell" is just what annoys me about Billie. Her fake deep persona and cliches are all on display on this track and shows just what critics and fans dislike about Billie's music. Deeper into the tracklist we find more oddball tracks like 8 where Billie sounds like she is literally 8. The Effects put onto this track don't enhance the vibe or have any deeper meaning. Even Ignoring the vocal effects the production on this track is meh and Billie's lyrics don't change my opinion on this track. Overall Billie's Debut album has a few killer tracks but more is hinting at her potential as a young figure in pop music. If you're a Billie Fan this album will be right up your alley but for any hater this album will surely not change your opinion on Billie's music.

    Favorite Tracks: Bad Guy, Listen Before I Go, I love you, ilomilo, wish you were gay
    Worst Tracks: All Good Girls Go to Hell, 8

    Overall: 6/10    … Expand
  95. khanh52
    Apr 1, 2019
    6
    Solid album, nice production but the vocal is not interesting for the most part
  96. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    6
    I don't have the same love for this everyone else seems to have but the last 3 to 4 tracks really hit home for me. Love or hate her music you can't deny Billie's voice is Incredible. Excited to see where she goes from here.

    Best Tracks:i love you,ilomilo,listen before i go,when the party’s over
    Worst Tracks:my strange addiction,8
  97. kvoterbek
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    If i want eliminate one song from album, it was "Bad Guy", but album have that. It's good album, but without "Bad Guy", it would have been better.
  98. saturnrings
    Aug 28, 2020
    6
    Ok, esta bien. Pero no supera a sus patronas infravaloradas amén, y asi pues solo no es malo ni bueno amena
  99. NicolasLock
    Feb 15, 2021
    6
    i believe it's a good album,but it's ridiculously overrated in my opinion. just because it's made by a young artist doesn't mean giving much more merit
  100. earlgreyrelief
    Nov 19, 2021
    6
    I don't know why this album won album of the year over thank you, next.
    For the most part, When We All Fall Asleep is stiflingly dull and bloated.
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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. musicOMH.com
    Dec 3, 2019
    80
    When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? is a startlingly good introduction to Billie Eilish, an album full of attitude but with the talent to back it up. Where she goes from here will be fascinating to see.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Oct 4, 2019
    89
    The 17-year-old sensation takes pop iconography and musical status quo and lacerates it, opting out of femme fatale for tomboy cargos and goth macabre, and sleek soundscapes for creepy eccentrics.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Apr 9, 2019
    80
    This surprising, haunting album will speak powerfully both to her peers and to anyone who remembers how youth can sometimes feel like an overwhelming weight. [Jun 2019, p.110]
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