When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?
Billie Eilish · 2019
54 min · 17 tracks · indie pop
Whispers of vulnerability intertwine with dark, pulsating beats that explore themes of fear, love, and existential dread.
Top tracks — play these first
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bad guy Start here — This track blends playful lyrics with a catchy bass line, establishing Eilish's persona as both provocative and self-aware, setting the tone for the album.
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when the party’s over — This haunting ballad features minimalistic instrumentation that allows Eilish's emotional delivery to shine, encapsulating themes of heartbreak and vulnerability.
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bury a friend — The song's eerie production combined with introspective lyrics creates an unsettling atmosphere that mirrors the album's exploration of fear and identity.
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wish you were gay — With its clever wordplay and catchy melody, this track addresses unrequited love while challenging societal norms surrounding sexuality and relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends innovative production with strong songwriting, making it both distinctive and impactful.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief, eerie intro that sets a haunting tone before transitioning into the upbeat 'bad guy'.
- Tracks often feature layered vocals and minimalist production, creating an intimate yet expansive soundscape.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional structures, such as sudden tempo changes and unexpected instrumental breaks.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- late-night contemplative moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Eilish's reputation and achieved significant commercial success.
- Moods
- Dark· Introspective
- Career context
- When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is Billie Eilish's second studio album, released following the commercial success of her debut, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? solidified her position as a defining voice of her generation. The album showcases her evolving artistry and willingness to delve into darker themes while maintaining her signature sound.
Tracklist
- 1 !!!!!!! 0:13
- 2 bad guy Start here 3:14
- 3 xanny 4:03
- 4 you should see me in a crown 3:00
- 5 all the good girls go to hell 2:48
- 6 wish you were gay 3:41
- 7 when the party’s over 3:16
- 8 8 2:53
- 9 my strange addiction 2:59
- 10 bury a friend 3:13
- 11 ilomilo 2:36
- 12 listen before i go 4:02
- 13 i love you 4:51
- 14 goodbye 1:59
- 15 WHEN I WAS OLDER (music inspired by the movie ROMA) 4:30
- 16 bitches broken hearts 2:58
- 17 everything i wanted 4:07
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