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. Julia1d
    May 12, 2019
    8
    É uma ótima narrativa entrelaçada que segue um movimento contínuo e fluido de “demonios” presentes na paralisia do sono.
  2. 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
  3. 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'.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. StevenX
    Nov 29, 2020
    5
    Low-rent Lorde demos by someone whose hair matters more than her lazy voice. The audio equivalent of a man-bun. Billie's licensed "Bad Guy" to so many UK commercials - maybe she's cashing in because she knows her success will be short? Enough body-shaming of her, people - focus instead on her brother being in her bedroom so much. Ewww.
  7. freeKade1ka
    Oct 16, 2019
    10
    Beautiful piece of art. Love it so much. Billie Eilish is very talented singer
  8. Herntzjrt
    Apr 12, 2019
    8
    the start of the album is not very good, but from 'bury a friend' it's too good.
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Randall___Pink
    Jul 30, 2021
    9
    One of the best albums I’ve heard in the last 10 years definitely worth all the accolades.
  15. VitorMacauba
    Sep 3, 2020
    5
    I’m not a big fan of Billie, but this album is actually great, with some heartfelt lyrics and nice instrumentals and harmonies but, in my opinion, a lot of Billie’s songs just sound the same, very sleepy and slow.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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!
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  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. rosuxx
    Apr 3, 2019
    10
    perfeito! o hype para esse album estava enorme, e a billie cumpriu seu papel, trouxe letras e uma produção impecável, álbum bastante coeso e um ótimo debut!
  27. 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
  28. jpegmafia
    Apr 16, 2019
    4
    I'm gonna be real with you. I vibe with bad guy and bury a friend. But everything else is pretty boring and not as "experiemental" or "groundbreaking" as everyone says it is.
  29. Groovytunes
    May 22, 2019
    10
    One of the most well produced and experimental debut albums of all time. From the story telling to transitions in tracks billie made a loud statement with this album. Little sounds that are hidden. Emotion is portrayed so deeply. Ending it with goodbye was a genius move. Being that this is her debut she only has room for more in the future.
  30. johnmkinney
    May 27, 2019
    10
    this album is pure feeling. it is difficult to listen to this album and not remember when you felt the same way she did. riveting, grasping, and flawlessly executed. expect some grammy nominations from billie this year.
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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
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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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