When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
by Billie Eilish
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1208 Ratings

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Ieavegetout
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Last year, I thought Billie Eilish was just another tumblr kid. Back in fall 2018 I really fell in love with her EP and her singles from this album. The album finally came out at the end of March, my most anticipated album this year, and I LOVED IT! She is so cool! She reminds me of Fiona Apple but she is much more mainstream. Also love how she does lots of ballads which are becomingLast year, I thought Billie Eilish was just another tumblr kid. Back in fall 2018 I really fell in love with her EP and her singles from this album. The album finally came out at the end of March, my most anticipated album this year, and I LOVED IT! She is so cool! She reminds me of Fiona Apple but she is much more mainstream. Also love how she does lots of ballads which are becoming obsolete nowadays. I find it funny how it's always the least expected artists that make it big and resonate with the GP. She's doing really well right now. Best wishes to her!… Expand
  10. Juan12353
    Jun 17, 2019
    10
    It is good and innovative, Billie touches topics very interesting and do it in a minimalistic way.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. freeKade1ka
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Beautiful piece of art. Love it so much. Billie Eilish is very talented singer
  16. josema123
    Jan 8, 2020
    10
    Es un gran album. No solo cada cancion contiene un tema diferente si no que juega de una manera totalmente diferente con los sonidos que encajan perfectamente con cada cancion.
  17. gabrielcipriano
    Apr 25, 2019
    10
    Billie was one of the few artists that got me just on the first album. She brought such a snap of the dark but the light at the end and her sweet and soft voice of the will to listen, over and over again. This is good in an album because it does not bring fatigue and power to stop listening. Sensational.
  18. kyleherrmann
    Mar 29, 2019
    10
    Amazing vocal talent and amazing production. All around one of the best voices of our generation.
  19. Roudicreidisson
    May 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maravilhoso, um dos melhores álbuns desse ano com toda a certeza. Espero que ela ganhe um Grammy… Expand
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. RAMPunk
    Jun 4, 2019
    10
    Despite using some of the same techniques in different songs, Billie Eilish extends her range of emotions further, apart away from the darkness, and conveying more than a 'cool girl' symbol, and rather human.
  23. 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
  24. theanomalydiary
    Apr 13, 2019
    10
    This album is very well produced. The moody beats, the whispering vocals, the themes covered, the different genres. Perfection. A solid 10/10 to me. It was definitely worth the wait. My top 3 songs at the moment are ‘bad guy’, ‘all good girls go to hell’ and ‘ilomilo’. Billie Eilish gave us what we needed in a debut album. This is the start to a big pop revolution that no one is ready for.This album is very well produced. The moody beats, the whispering vocals, the themes covered, the different genres. Perfection. A solid 10/10 to me. It was definitely worth the wait. My top 3 songs at the moment are ‘bad guy’, ‘all good girls go to hell’ and ‘ilomilo’. Billie Eilish gave us what we needed in a debut album. This is the start to a big pop revolution that no one is ready for.
  25. christianlarson
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    Probably one of the best debut albums of all time! The production makes this whole body of work very cohesive and enjoyable. The story being told by each song is very intriguing and I love how Billie included a wrap up song like ‘goodbye’. Overall a 10/10. Awesome job Billie!
  26. 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.
  27. becwisdom
    May 22, 2019
    10
    incredible albums, words cannot describe! this and her ep makes an incredible discography! she’s going to do big things.
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. 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.
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Critic score distribution:
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  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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