Don't Smile at Me
| Billie Eilish
Don't Smile at Me
Don't Smile at Me (stylized as dont smile at me) is the debut EP by American singer Billie Eilish.It was released on August 11, 2017 through Interscope Records, and contains several of her previously released singles, including "Ocean Eyes", "Bellyache", "Watch", "Copycat" and "Idontwannabeyouanymore". The track "My Boy" was used in the fourth episode of the third season of the American television series Shadowhunters. Eilish had recorded another song for the show -- "a lil' bit of that" -- but abandoned the project because the demo was leaked. Her viral song "Ocean Eyes" was included in the films The Hate U Give and Everything, Everything.-Wikipedia
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ATWOOD MAGAZINE
It only takes one listen of ‘dont smile at me’ to understand why everyone is a fan of Billie Eilish, and for you to become a fan too. The title perfectly embodies the strength and ambition of Eilish’s debut EP and of Eilish herself as an artist.
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Titan Times
Overall I give this album a 10/10, It was definitely one that I will never get tired of and always listen to during whatever mood I’m feeling.
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AllMusic
Eilish's sound is sleek, sometimes quirky, and often characterized by clever wordplay.
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TEEN INK
All of the songs do a phenomenal job at highlighting Eilish’s outstanding vocals, and are accompanied by beautiful and catchy lyrics.
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Beat Magazine
Pop legend-in-the-making Billie Eilish has frankly put us all to shame on don’t smile at me. Eilish throws her voice effortlessly between gritty and golden while casually providing one of the most powerful debuts we’ve seen in 2017.
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Napstar
On Don't Smile at Me Billie Elish weaves a brand of art pop that is lush, dark and packed with ingenious wordplay.
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Apple Music
Her voice—melancholy, theatrical, and soaring—impresses throughout and bears comparison to Lorde and Lana Del Rey. It’s hard to believe this all comes from a 15-year-old.
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Neirad
She’s really unique and each song of hers has an original spin on it.
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Newhouse Insider
Eilish is able to articulate herself in a surprisingly worldly way, considering her age and experience. The sound clearly emphasizes Eilish’s background in chorale and some potential R&B influences. As I listen to this album over and over, the experience only gets more incredible.
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Outside The Aggregator
. . . dont smile at me mostly showcases an artist who’s able to capture the vulnerability and beauty missing from a lot of mainstream alternative music and present in those indie acts (and Lorde and Lana Del Rey), the type of earnestness that gets you notice and respect from “real” publications . . . .
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Soundazed
Released in August, don’t smile at me is packed with perfectly layered melodies, trap-inspired beats, and Billie’s earworm of a falsetto.
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MELODIC MAGAZINE
The alternative trap album written by the 15 year old, is defiantly one to listen to. Billie is on the rise, and no one is stopping her right now.
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THE PEAK
As Billie Eilish’s debut EP, Don’t Smile at Me offers a first glimpse into the artist’s twisted and dark storytelling. This alternative pop EP has impressively high-quality production . . . . Overall, Don’t Smile at Me is still a fun and cynical teenage EP, . . . .
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The Jacket Journal
“dont smile at me” If You Don’t Like Billie Eilish.
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Earmilk
dont smile at me is a sophisticated debut for a remarkable woman, one that will no doubt solidify Eilish as a major player in the pop industry in the years to come.
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The Quietus
The debut album from 17 year-old singer-songwriter, Billie Eilish links Lana Del Ray dreaminess with a savvy, hip hop-inspired sound, . . . .
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That Music Magazine
Billie Eilish is a breathe of fresh air when it comes to artistic diversity and exquisite songwriting. At only 15-years-old, Eilish already has the foundation (as displayed on Don’t Smile At Me) to create a long lasting music career. With such an ambitious and artistic creative vision with Don’t Smile At Me, the possibilities for her future creative works are endless.
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Write the World
Billie Eilish’s distinctive, ominous artistry shines through her debut album, don’t smile at me. In this album, Billie conquers a task that seems impossible in this day and age: to make songs about the consequences of love without being cliche.
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Saint Audio
. . . Billie’s versatility in her soundscape and musicality is found in each successive track on don’t smile at me. Her vocal range and adaptability to production is polished and deems her as a veteran to the game at an early age.
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laut.de
"Don't Smile At Me" provides all the reasons why Billie could be the next big thing. Full of competent songwriting to the brim, unorthodox pop ideas and a swagger that dances so brilliantly between edgy teenagers and urban outfitters chic that it should actually sound more than once embarrassing or constructed. But it doesn't.
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ThomasBleach
It’s original, honest and just that right amount of quirky. Her maturity is impressive, her vocals are impressive and the storytelling is immaculate. She is a newcomer you need to be aquatinted with because soon you are going to hear her name a lot more.
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Ben's Beat - Music Reviews
Eilish’s songwriting is never overly wordy, but makes the most of every word she writes down to affect listeners without saying a lot. It’s the smartest and most concise pop songwriting I’ve heard since Lorde, who also got her start young. I try to be stingy with my 10s and wouldn’t normally give one to an EP but Eilish’s fully realized vision completely shocked me. She deserves it, and here’s to a long career ahead.
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Wild International Thoughts
If your looking for the perfect record to listen to while your travelling and want to be in your own beautiful yet crazy mind then this is for you.
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Jenesaispop
In short, 'dont smile at me' has high and low points, but it is a good letter of introduction from an artist that you definitely have to keep track of.
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Monkeybuzz
It is that fun and heartfelt album, with lyrics that are easy to identify if you are on the same estuary track as the singer, and very pleasant for those who have passed it.
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AIC Yellow Jacket
The final verdict is that the album is an amazing start to a likely long career for Billie Eilish. Her sound stands out, and her vision and how she executes it amazes me every time.
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THE PIT STOP
Her latest work ‘dont smile at me’ is full of a collection of songs complete with distinctive minimalist bedroom production (which includes production by her brother in the track ‘ocean eyes’) and Eilish’s melancholy, easygoing vocals.
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Skier Scribbler
Her album is one of a kind and doesn’t sound like many other artists. It is sultry and dark with a grunge feel. It doesn’t fall into a specific genre and the unexpected maturity of Eilish’s voice wraps the album together.
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Aspiring Adolescent Artist
Billie Eilish’s unique position as a young teenager living in the real world with experiences people can relate to, yet having a unique talent and platform to share those thoughts and experiences through music, allowed her to produce this masterpiece of an album that will move you on many levels.
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