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. 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.
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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

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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