When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? is a haunting exploration of Billie Eilish’s dark, dreamy universe, where whispery vocals meet experimental production in a blend that is as captivating as it is unconventional. The album, co-produced by Billie and her brother Finneas, feels like an intimate confessional, pulling listeners into a world of vulnerability, anxiety, and surreal fantasies. Tracks like the ethereal “bury a friend” and the eerie “you should see me in a crown” present a playful darkness, blurring the line between pop and alt-electronic with spine-chilling beats and whispered delivery.

“Bad Guy” stands out as an undeniable anthem, its minimalist bassline and cheeky lyrics catapulting the album into mainstream success. Yet the album is filled with deeper cuts, such as “ilomilo” and “listen before i go,” where Billie grapples with themes of mental health, isolation, and self-reflection. These songs, often tinged with vulnerability, are paired with experimental, genre-defying production that mixes everything from trap beats to haunting ballads.

The album quickly became a global phenomenon, earning Billie Eilish five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Her ability to mix dark, moody pop with experimental sounds set her apart from her contemporaries, and When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? remains a defining work of her career—one that captures the anxieties and complexities of youth while shaping the sound of modern pop.