When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
by Billie Eilish
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  1. SoundOfAMan
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Billie may even be considered a weirdo and quirky artist, but that doesn't make herself or her art a bad thing, but something different from what we are used to seeing and hearing in the mainstream industry. Her debut album is a perfect formula between insanity, creativity and complexity, showing an alternative facet between electronic music and dreampop. Also, a special thanks to herBillie may even be considered a weirdo and quirky artist, but that doesn't make herself or her art a bad thing, but something different from what we are used to seeing and hearing in the mainstream industry. Her debut album is a perfect formula between insanity, creativity and complexity, showing an alternative facet between electronic music and dreampop. Also, a special thanks to her brother and producer FINNEAS, he is a gatekeeper of Billie's art!… Expand
  2. 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
  3. lovezero
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Once you break down the prejudices, her album is a sheer gem, worth listening and one of the best of the year. I really love her dark side meeting with her bright side.
  4. 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.
  5. ZeRaLoGe
    Apr 19, 2019
    10
    I don't have words. Solid album. The production is on point. The lyrics are killer. I don't know, I love this.
  6. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    10
    A jaw-dropping debut album by one of pop music's most enticing new superstar. Billie and Finneas work wonders throughout the tight tracklist. "Bad Guy" and "i love you" demonstrate personality and talent with ease.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. marnoguez
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Album of the year without a doubt. very experimental but still outdid its expectations
  10. Gabs0404
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Sem defeitos Billie rainha e não choca ninguém com um álbum perfeito haters desmaiam ao vivo ao ver perfeição
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. FromKanga
    Apr 2, 2019
    7
    I actually enjoyed it, not my type of music but I liked the instrumentals and Billie's strange personnality
  14. anada
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    There's not one bad song on this album. This is her debut album and it is already breaking records. Iconic.
  15. fabxricio
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    On her first album, Billie Eilish was able to make the best album of 2019 (so far). An impressive quality, total cohesion and talking tracks, differentiated and functional productions that Solange Knowles did not reach with his last album, besides the total sound maturity with great influences.
    The intro and the outro are spotless. "my strange addiction" and "all the good girls go to    On her first album, Billie Eilish was able to make the best album of 2019 (so far). An impressive quality, total cohesion and talking tracks, differentiated and functional productions that Solange Knowles did not reach with his last album, besides the total sound maturity with great influences.
    The intro and the outro are spotless. "my strange addiction" and "all the good girls go to hell" are my favorites.    … Expand
  16. Juan12353
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    It is good and innovative, Billie touches topics very interesting and do it in a minimalistic way.
  17. 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
  18. LuRiD795
    Mar 31, 2019
    8
    Хз, мне очень понравилось. Необычно достаточно и разнообразно. Не нашёл проходных песен, все с каким-то своим шармом.
  19. amandaaraujo_
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    "When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?" is simply amazing! Every single track give the listener the best feeling and also the worst they can hear, it's a perfect contradiction between madness and beauty.
  20. HoldOn
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Billie and Finneas did a great job, with great compositions and an impeccable and insane production! Favorite tracks: ilomilo, bad guy, i love you and bury a friend.
  21. kyleherrmann
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing vocal talent and amazing production. All around one of the best voices of our generation.
  22. 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
  23. DUI_
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Creative, cohesive and dynamic. Billie delivered us a great debut album with quality songs that keeps us trapped in her somber, complex mind.
  24. emilythorne
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    This album is absolutely delightful, with an dark touch, and powerful lyrics, Billie makes us think about everything with each track.
  25. 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.
  26. lei
    Mar 31, 2019
    5
    Mediocre voice, lyrics and production. Production often sounds outdated. For example You Should See Me in a Crown has a dubstep wobble straight out of 2011. The lyrics are something you'd expect from a 17-year old more or less but it's nothing soundcloud rappers haven't already been rapping about for years. Most interesting song is Bury a Friend. All in all this sounds like a 13 ReasonsMediocre voice, lyrics and production. Production often sounds outdated. For example You Should See Me in a Crown has a dubstep wobble straight out of 2011. The lyrics are something you'd expect from a 17-year old more or less but it's nothing soundcloud rappers haven't already been rapping about for years. Most interesting song is Bury a Friend. All in all this sounds like a 13 Reasons Why soundtrack. Nothing groundbreaking at all but very marketable.… Expand
  27. richrd
    May 9, 2019
    4
    This is a super generic 'im edgy' pop album. The same repetitive effects are used on every song and she relies on her 'deep' lyrics to soothe the population. One or two songs are catchy, but they're not worth buying the entire album for. I really liked dont smile at me because it displayed her vocals nicely.
  28. jkbkowalski
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    This album is a mix of the various sounds which created something very cohesive and extraordinary. For me, this is the album of the year by far
  29. hzy0421
    May 13, 2019
    4
    Never liked the mental health/ substance abuse theme probably because there are no actual roots for it. Also the constant distortion effect and mumbling vocal style are so annoying that the last guitar songs even felt a bit fresh to me.
  30. kazukun
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    this definitly is something new and amazing. She comes across different and does her own thing. This record is one of the best pop albums ive heared past years. Its so refreshing to actually see a good person becoming famous.
  31. pursuingdreams
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    Billie and Finneas did a great job. This debut, better than the EP, definitely shows her personality, sonically and lyrically. She has already found her distinct sound at the age of 17. Her voice is beautiful, the idea is cool, and the production is insane. The visuals are also very good. Although some of the tracks are not my favorite, they have the potential to grow on me. She areBillie and Finneas did a great job. This debut, better than the EP, definitely shows her personality, sonically and lyrically. She has already found her distinct sound at the age of 17. Her voice is beautiful, the idea is cool, and the production is insane. The visuals are also very good. Although some of the tracks are not my favorite, they have the potential to grow on me. She are getting the recognition she deserves, which makes me really happy.
    Personal Rating:
    !!!!!!:(not gonna give a score but it's not a song. It's fun but I don't think it's necessary here. She can simply use Bad Guy as the intro)
    bad guy: 10/10(the beginning is crazy, the production throughout the song is wonderful especially in the chorus. The last part is unexpected but it spices the track up. Single worthy.)
    xanny:9.5/10(When I first listened to song, I hate it due to the excessive distortion. However, I soon realized that it's because the quality of the headphone I was using. It sounds much better on a better headphone.)
    you should see me in a crown: 9/10 (I didn't enjoy that until the album releases, now it sounds good)
    all the good girls go to hell: 9/10 (not a big fan of the sound but the idea is cool)
    wish you were gay: 10/10 (a huge grower)
    when the party's over: 9.5/10(beautiful sound but feels flat somehow)
    8: 8.5/10(sonically not my favorite but the title is fun)
    my strange addiction: 9.5/10(the verse is really promising!! When Billie teases the song I was really excited, but the chorus is not that good for me)
    bury a friend: 10/10(intriguing theme and production)
    ilomilo: 9.5/10(the connection between bury a friend is interesting, the track is good)
    listen before i go: 10/10(really good ballad)
    i love you: 9.5/10
    goodbye: 9.5/10(the lyrics are from other tracks, which is so interesting!)    … Expand
  32. 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!
  33. 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.
  34. ryanora
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    It is very difficult to express what this album becomes along the tracks, it is something so charming and majestic that makes us appreciate the work even more, besides the sensitivity it carries, certainly one of the greatest revelations of this generation.
  35. someone-
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    Creative and cohesive. Lyrics are definitely written with thought and creativity. Brings something different to the table. It's not just all dark and "edgy", there are moments where Bilie's soft and layered voice and FINNEAS' production give the album its sweet moments, The album is haunting in different ways and it's pretty amazing that it (mostly) only took a 17-year old and her brotherCreative and cohesive. Lyrics are definitely written with thought and creativity. Brings something different to the table. It's not just all dark and "edgy", there are moments where Bilie's soft and layered voice and FINNEAS' production give the album its sweet moments, The album is haunting in different ways and it's pretty amazing that it (mostly) only took a 17-year old and her brother to make this.… Expand
  36. jaknadzwyczajny
    Mar 30, 2019
    10
    This album is like cornflakes with milk for breakfast, you feel like eating them everyday, although there are other good things. Lyric content, unique atmosphere, great vocal and amazing production make the album one of my favorites.
  37. longjetty7
    Apr 26, 2019
    5
    This is an interesting album, though a bit overrated in my opinion. I like the creepy/dark vibe of the album cover and songs like Bury a Friend and Bad Guy, but I think the album would have been much stronger if she had stuck with that sound more consistently. Instead, about half the tracks have a bit of an old-fashioned feel to them, 8 and Xanny in particular, which kind of ruins theThis is an interesting album, though a bit overrated in my opinion. I like the creepy/dark vibe of the album cover and songs like Bury a Friend and Bad Guy, but I think the album would have been much stronger if she had stuck with that sound more consistently. Instead, about half the tracks have a bit of an old-fashioned feel to them, 8 and Xanny in particular, which kind of ruins the effect. In addition, ending the album with 3 slow tracks was not a good decision, in my opinion. I think if she had chosen the best 6 or 7 tracks this could have been a pretty good EP.

    Standout tracks: When the Party's Over, My Strange Addiction, Bury a Friend    … Expand
  38. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    5
    On WWAFAWDWG, Billie Eilish spends too much time trying to be edgy and make references to pop culture (what was the point of the Michael Scott sample? It had no revelance to anything on the project) that she forgets about the rest of the album. The lyrics are shockingly shallow and hollow while the production, although cool at times, is rather repetitive and drab. There are bright momentsOn WWAFAWDWG, Billie Eilish spends too much time trying to be edgy and make references to pop culture (what was the point of the Michael Scott sample? It had no revelance to anything on the project) that she forgets about the rest of the album. The lyrics are shockingly shallow and hollow while the production, although cool at times, is rather repetitive and drab. There are bright moments and good tracks on this album, but for the majority, it is a boring listen, filled with a teenager tyring to be edgy.… Expand
  39. ben_
    Apr 2, 2019
    10
    SO GOOD, the 0's are just sad haters trying to feel diferent and mature, but you should listen to the album and make your own opinion. I said opinion, not garbagetalk
  40. kjhkjhk
    May 27, 2019
    5
    the hazy sad creepy vibe holds for the first couple of tracks after which it becomes repetitive. It's alright but just not gripping enough to listen to in one go.
  41. Jevus
    Jun 25, 2019
    3
    I have refused a lot to hear it, but if I want to criticize it, I have to hear it. I will not deny that it has a very good production, with great quality, but it is useless if your voice is so dull and boring. When I heard "Bad Guy" it was perfect, but when she sings she does **** it would sound much better if it were only instrumental. Her singing, well, her whispers are so exasperating,I have refused a lot to hear it, but if I want to criticize it, I have to hear it. I will not deny that it has a very good production, with great quality, but it is useless if your voice is so dull and boring. When I heard "Bad Guy" it was perfect, but when she sings she does **** it would sound much better if it were only instrumental. Her singing, well, her whispers are so exasperating, only Selena Gomez can forgive her, but lately she has also made pure garbage. Billie Eilish brings nothing but her whispers and "super weird" lyrics for a 17-year-old girl, she does not use great technique or effort to sing if she could be said to sing, she sounds totally like Lorde in Pure Heroine but without soul. As it is possible that the music sounds much louder than the voice, it is incredible how flat and boring it is, those effects that it uses in its voice are exasperating and annoying, it is noted that it is the only resource that it has to use because it does not have a great voice or that is the image you want to give. It was like 40 minutes underwater and I was not wrong to think that this was going to be a tremendous bore.… Expand
  42. AngelAntonio96
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    No me gustó para nada este álbum, es demasiado aburrido y no tiene nada de icónico como dicen sus fans en las redes sociales. Ew
  43. 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.
  44. 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
  45. ahleahsis
    Sep 5, 2019
    0
    The entire album feels like she's trying too hard. Her "I'm emo" aesthetic, mediocre lyrics and non-existent vocals make the album unlistenable. Interscope's push for her into mainstream music is pathetic. If only her label pushed their real artists.
  46. Wlad1111
    Aug 30, 2019
    0
    Um lixo de álbum , as músicas são horríveis e bizarras , não foi digno de pegar essa nota , pois é um estrume , horrível
  47. Daellio
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Most boring album of all time. Trying too hard to sound different, it’s not working. This is utterly bad I don’t know what else to say. People are forcing themselves into believing they like this because it makes them feel special. They’re not.
  48. MeeranQureshi
    Oct 5, 2019
    5
    Its catchy in some ways but boring in some other ways.Also,its lacks originality. Its seems stolen from other artists and put together into one record.
  49. gecarranza
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Incredible album, each track has good instrumentals and excellent lyrics and you go deep into this incredible universe that Billie created.… Expand
  50. ImBathory
    Apr 2, 2019
    4
    I don’t know where we all go when we go to sleep but I do know that I almost fell asleep listening to this.
  51. realstaarsb
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    I couldn't agree more for user srtafozex's comment about all those "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."
  52. stanley834
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? is anti-pop material that covers multiple genres & tells different stories. Following the footsteps of Fiona Apple, Lana Del Rey, & Lorde, Billie Eilish proves that music doesn't always have to be the conventional generic Billboard-charting sound. She is a disruptive force to be reckoned with.
  53. Seefeeldo
    Mar 31, 2019
    10
    A modern day fiona apple, with talent and time to burn. Like all true artists, says we’re here now, i know you and you know me. You know it when you hear me, because you feel me. Like I feel you. I’m eager and young and strong enough to try things. And tell you about them. I’m beautiful, the best of you. Where do we go from here. Let’s go together. I’ll show you. You show me. I love you.A modern day fiona apple, with talent and time to burn. Like all true artists, says we’re here now, i know you and you know me. You know it when you hear me, because you feel me. Like I feel you. I’m eager and young and strong enough to try things. And tell you about them. I’m beautiful, the best of you. Where do we go from here. Let’s go together. I’ll show you. You show me. I love you. Love me

    Smack!    … Expand
  54. 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
  55. Saintdean
    Mar 30, 2019
    3
    It seems like billie and her brother finally got to play with their voice changer over some cool beats and creepy instruments, most of the songs sounded so boring and dull and shallow nothing outstanding like some of the locals claim , only 4 songs are worth the listen , i think she wasn't ready yet to put on a full album , she should've sticked to releasing ep's with a better songs likeIt seems like billie and her brother finally got to play with their voice changer over some cool beats and creepy instruments, most of the songs sounded so boring and dull and shallow nothing outstanding like some of the locals claim , only 4 songs are worth the listen , i think she wasn't ready yet to put on a full album , she should've sticked to releasing ep's with a better songs like she used to , sad to see the mess she has turned to… Expand
  56. 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
  57. Marvinsmith8
    Sep 1, 2019
    0
    Industry plant doing ASMR. I feel sorry for the teenagers influenced by her toxic music and image.
  58. SirFaulty
    Jan 16, 2020
    4
    Not sure what everyone sees in this. After 3 listens this is mediocre at best. It would seem we really are in the age where we celebrate mediocre as the second coming of Christ. She better show more range than the sad sack persona she seems to have cultivated here or she will be a footnote in the history of pop.
  59. JooJ_45
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    íconico, simplesmente! Em letra, em produção, em harmonias, tudo é perfeito neste álbum! Billie Eilish rainha do indie, parabéns.
  60. godisawoman
    Mar 29, 2019
    0
    boring and trashy album, the edgy emo aesthetic really doesn’t work. every song sounds the same and it’s just overall not anything unique
  61. Vincent
    Apr 3, 2019
    3
    Billie wears her abominable behavior proudly on her sleeve, with creeping vocalizer effects and brooding bass. Perhaps it would work if her rise to fame was more organic. It's hard not to hear the boardroom of old, white executives at Interscope snickering as they unleash this cacophony onto the masses. Maybe it's time they stop trying to give youth culture a hellish ethos and just retire already.
  62. noalygh
    Apr 10, 2019
    1
    The intention is clear, as creepy and hysterical sounds are forcefully put with soft music, that Billie and her brother are just trying to copy Lana Del Rey or Melanie Martinez because they think it would be a good formula to gain success in alternative. The ghosty look of the album cover and all non-capital song titles also prove how bad Billie is trying to look artistic and cool. To me,The intention is clear, as creepy and hysterical sounds are forcefully put with soft music, that Billie and her brother are just trying to copy Lana Del Rey or Melanie Martinez because they think it would be a good formula to gain success in alternative. The ghosty look of the album cover and all non-capital song titles also prove how bad Billie is trying to look artistic and cool. To me, it just sounds like dead and lifeless music stiffly stay in the same pattern for the whole album. The music is the same old sad slow song, with low volume and high pitch, but really doesn't offer good melodies and aesthetic values. Unlike Lorde and Lana Del Rey, who people compare her with, Ellie is a rip off version who doesn't know how to write songs with passion nor meaningful lyrics.… Expand
  63. Justiceishier
    Sep 3, 2019
    0
    There are only a few good singles in this album and the others are absolute trash to be heard by human ears. The "good" singles are also relatively good and cannot compare to real good music in any way.
  64. swifttay13
    Mar 30, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's the worst album that you can hear in your life and just one word : horrible. muito ruim e incoeso … Expand
  65. Iconikoficial
    Apr 1, 2019
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. No tiene vocales este album no es para inspirar a que mas personas hagan más musicá… Expand
  66. jasminn
    Aug 31, 2019
    0
    This album has a really high metascore despite having at least 5 skips. I missed the dont smile at me era, when her music was actually good
  67. Ibn_G
    Apr 2, 2019
    3
    This is honestly one of the few times where the sum of it's part is LESS than the whole. I liked some songs on the album and I would give them average scores but the whole thing together is so boring
    Same delivery, same whispery voice, I was really happy when I heard something different for 15sec on the track "Bury a friend". At times she is really trying too hard to be relatable and edgy    This is honestly one of the few times where the sum of it's part is LESS than the whole. I liked some songs on the album and I would give them average scores but the whole thing together is so boring
    Same delivery, same whispery voice, I was really happy when I heard something different for 15sec on the track "Bury a friend". At times she is really trying too hard to be relatable and edgy with the lyrics.
    The beats were alright most of the time but I just got bored listening to it.    … Expand
  68. Gapiswiftie
    Aug 28, 2019
    0
    boring. i just cant stand her music. Taylor Swift is better, way way way better
  69. 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
  70. solideater
    Apr 9, 2019
    9
    sometimes billie says weird things for a 17 yo but the production on this record slaps
  71. Panchogul
    Aug 30, 2020
    10
    Aunque a la mayoría le arda el ano, Billie y este disco tienen bien merecidos todos los grammys que se ganó, la producción es excelente y el estilo de las canciones si bien es bien parejo y constante, esta muy bien logrado para ser tan solo una niña, felicidades.
  72. NolanLundgaard
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish: 1.54

    !!!!!!!: 0.25 bad guy: 0.75 xanny: 0 you should see me in a crown: 0 all the good girls go to h**l: 0.5 wish you were gay: 0.25 when the party’s over: 0.5 8: 0.75 my strange addiction: 0.5 bury a friend: 0 ilomilo: 0.25 listen before i go: 0.5 i love you: 0.75 goodbye: 0.5 5.5/14 ~ .393 -> 1.54 All my    WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? by Billie Eilish: 1.54

    !!!!!!!: 0.25
    bad guy: 0.75
    xanny: 0
    you should see me in a crown: 0
    all the good girls go to h**l: 0.5
    wish you were gay: 0.25
    when the party’s over: 0.5
    8: 0.75
    my strange addiction: 0.5
    bury a friend: 0
    ilomilo: 0.25
    listen before i go: 0.5
    i love you: 0.75
    goodbye: 0.5

    5.5/14 ~ .393 -> 1.54

    All my friends hate Billie Eilish. I didn’t want to reach that same conclusion without listening to her work, so I gave her only album a listen. I was expecting it to be absolutely awful, and those expectations were mostly met. I didn’t like how dark a lot of her songs were—and it’s sad to think that’s what the world enjoys now—the lyrics to some songs weren’t that creative, and some of them use the awful, annoying, and generic electronic drum tracks. Plus, the way she vibratos her voice can be really hard to listen to. On the other hand, I did enjoy the upbeatness of some tracks and I enjoyed the loud and creative bass, but neither of those things are able to save this album from disaster, unfortunately. It’s such a shame Bad Guy turned into a generic mumble rap song in its finale, I really liked the first 75% of it. Bottom line, while I did not quite think this was as bad as it could’ve been, I’m not sure that I would call some of her songs from WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? music. Highlights: none :(    … Expand
  73. mihailopro
    Jul 30, 2019
    3
    There are few good songs, but not good enough to make this album anything but decent. Lows are low, and highs are mediocre. Hype around her public persona will make this album comercially successful, but Billie fails to make anything intresting.
  74. 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
  75. khanh52
    Apr 1, 2019
    6
    Solid album, nice production but the vocal is not interesting for the most part
  76. CallMeIzOrBella
    Apr 4, 2019
    10
    Absolutely love her album. I think it's refreshing in an era filled with monochrome pop beats and chords. It really strikes the hearts of teenagers, singing about problems that many others are afraid to touch. Pure, simple, yet genius.
  77. 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
  78. 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.
  79. davideduardo
    May 31, 2019
    1
    é um álbum bem morno, esperava mais. porem parabens por ter escrito tudo, da prox vez so tentar fzr musica pra gente viva que eu aclamo
  80. Luisslopezz
    Nov 15, 2020
    4
    She has potential, but I know she will have a better album and I look forward to it
  81. JamieLee13
    Aug 31, 2019
    1
    i just want to say this album is terrible, and i just can't believe Billie did it.
  82. LucaBarros19
    Dec 6, 2019
    1
    Extensão vocal nunca é um dos fatores para de avaliar um álbum, mas esta álbum não possui coesão em seu “ao todo”, apesar de haver uma no produção nas musicas, liricamente é uma tentativa de transformar cult a falta dessa extensão vocal, com letras melodicamente aborrescentes, ao chegar a última música do álbum me parece que tava escutando a mesma do começo, e isso claramente não é no bomExtensão vocal nunca é um dos fatores para de avaliar um álbum, mas esta álbum não possui coesão em seu “ao todo”, apesar de haver uma no produção nas musicas, liricamente é uma tentativa de transformar cult a falta dessa extensão vocal, com letras melodicamente aborrescentes, ao chegar a última música do álbum me parece que tava escutando a mesma do começo, e isso claramente não é no bom sentido já que que não há nenhum tipo de crescimento no álbum.… Expand
  83. AnnaOu
    Dec 7, 2019
    0
    PLEEAAseeee mature. This music is emo teen bop songs that are truly lacking real substance.
  84. petedavidsom
    Dec 7, 2019
    2
    honey, what is this? bad guy is trash. the others too. should’ve stuck to the sound you had before. who produced this mess?
  85. Fernandav
    Jan 27, 2020
    1
    O álbum é um verdadeiro cu cagado. Parece que é um álbum de ASMR onde ela fica gemendo e revirando os olhos nos vídeos. SIMPLESMENTE RIDÍCULO!
  86. DanielLG
    Jun 10, 2020
    10
    Un gran album debut de las mejores promesas de la música con sonidos tan variados
  87. Betteryeah
    Feb 7, 2020
    0
    Álbum sobrevalorado,tiene una producción decente el éxito se debe a una niña intentado dar lastima fingiendo depresión y enfermedades falsas
  88. Imparcia
    Feb 15, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dah!! Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!… Expand
  89. rafacostasilva
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bem trabalhado, álbum completo com a voz angelical e delicada de Billie Eilish, e a produção atenta e peculiar de seu irmão Finneas. Todas as músicas te levam para um lugar diferente e você sempre se surpreende em todas as faixas. É como uma caixinha de surpresa, um álbum que foge do pop atual trazendo melodias e letras diferentes e extremamente intensas, melhor álbum que já ouvi em toda a minha vida!… Expand
  90. malifayyaz
    Mar 27, 2020
    0
    lets just say this made her popular but lets not forget that this is just a carbon copy of Lana Del Rey and Ultravoilence. This didn't deserve that grammy nor the attention she gets!
  91. Cagabadbunny
    Mar 28, 2020
    0
    Extremely Boring and overrated , just a product created to make basic girls feel "original" like if that could change the fact that she litterally copied the style of Avril Lavigne, Lana del Rey and Lorde
  92. eldieguisss
    May 30, 2020
    0
    No entiendo la alta calificación de este album siendo que no es imnovador y sumamente aburrido
  93. Alextaylorswift
    Jul 25, 2020
    2
    Not a fan of this album. Boring, Billie has no voice, it sounds just like an album to fall asleep
  94. Raffaon
    Jul 27, 2020
    10
    Nossa amo muito esse álbum, trouxe uma sonoridade que se afastava de tudo que tinha. Mereceu aoty
  95. fourlokito
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    WWAFA, WDWG? sin duda es de los mejores debuts por una artista alternativa, dos años después sigue sonando tan fresco, te amamos, Jesucristallie.
  96. bitburn
    Aug 2, 2019
    10
    Best music I've heared since Lorde in 2013. It's fresh, weird, beautiful, witty, simple, complex, a true masterpiece. Love it.
  97. 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
  98. matthewmirliani
    Oct 9, 2019
    10
    New Review: Revisiting this album—it’s my first pick now for Album of the Year (so far). It’s the most intelligent pop album since Melodrama (from which it takes many cues) and flows effortlessly, balancing its dark, industrial vibe (i.e. “see me in a crown”) with a dreamy, California coffeehouse vibe (i.e. “8”). It’s strange and humorous, tongue-in-cheek and sincere, menacing andNew Review: Revisiting this album—it’s my first pick now for Album of the Year (so far). It’s the most intelligent pop album since Melodrama (from which it takes many cues) and flows effortlessly, balancing its dark, industrial vibe (i.e. “see me in a crown”) with a dreamy, California coffeehouse vibe (i.e. “8”). It’s strange and humorous, tongue-in-cheek and sincere, menacing and beautiful; it’s an anti-pop masterpiece.

    Original Review: It took me two full listens, but ultimately this album really impressed me. It’s a potpourri of atmospheres: part horror film, part coffeehouse, part indie version of Britney Spears’ dark-pop masterpiece Blackout (some of the Halloween-esque production is reminiscent of Nate Hills’ work with Britney in 2007); it’s an honest, intimate work that’s unnerving, humorous, and raw. If Sigrid was the sunnier version of Pure Heroine, Billie’s debut is its darker underbelly. Highlights include the opening track, the Office-referencing “strange addiction,” the haunting “bury a friend,” and the stunningly beautiful “listen before I go.”    … Expand
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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