Dont Smile at Me
| Billie Eilish
Dont Smile at Me
Don't Smile at Me is the debut extended play by American singer and songwriter Billie Eilish. It was released on August 11, 2017 through Interscope Records, and contains several of her previously released singles, including "Ocean Eyes", "Bellyache" and "Watch". The track "My Boy" was used in the fourth episode of the third season of the American television series Shadowhunters. - Wikipedia
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Atwood Magazine
everybody who knows good music knows her name – and those who don’t are bound to discover it very soon because it is evident she is set on a path to worldwide stardom.
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Titan Times
Slow songs by Eilish are the best because her voice has a soothing tone to it.
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All Music
Eilish's sound is sleek, sometimes quirky, and often characterized by clever wordplay.
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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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Alt Philanthropy
On a bad day, this album can easily brighten your mood
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Saint Audio
don’t look at me is the perfect example for aspiring artists to utilize as a blueprint for their own careers.
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Sound Dazed
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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Reddit
Billie's vocals are strong throughout, and the outro, in particular, is great.
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Billboard
She wrapped the macabre lyrics around a delectable pre-chorus hook and a steady acoustic pattern that eventually gives way to a sizzling drum machine.
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That Music Magazine
Billie Eilish is a breathe of fresh air when it comes to artistic diversity and exquisite songwriting
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Melodic Magazine
She is a remarkably diverse artist.
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Genius
After being appraised with positive critical reviews the track began to gain attention
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Pure M Magazine
The synth-anthem has a frustrating catchy positive vibe to it.
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iTunes
The irresistible hooks and haunting vocals of bedroom production “Ocean Eyes” made Los Angeles teen Billie Eilish an internet sensation.
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Bens Beat
Clearly inspired by the blend of sweet sounds and disturbing thoughts recently popularized by artists like Melanie Martinez, Eilish delivers on 8 tracks with an aching, paper-thin voice and outstanding musicality. Much of the project is actually a collaboration with her brother, Finne
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Google Play
The track "My Boy" was used in the fourth episode of the third season of the American television series Shadowhunters.
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The Record Stache
She crafts melodic, and many times reflective, lyrics-centered electro/synths/guitar-based compositions that captivate with her sweetly longing vocals.
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Plugged In
Her music is hard to define, I don't know what you call it. ... But it's authentic and I would call that rock 'n' roll."
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Metacritic
Alternative music that dazzles and comforts, a release that deserves all the fans and stans it brought in. It signals a girl ready to kick through that wall, leap into glory and mesmerize the planet.
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NME
‘Don’t Smile At Me’ remains a strong effort, built around her viral and breakout single of the previous year.
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Medium
The album overall holds a sense that Billie is very mature for her age and that she knows who she is, and doesn’t let others boss her around. She is putting her own boldness on our idea of pop and is taking the industry by storm.
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Rolling Stone
The smirking candor of her music sucks you in.
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Madison High School Maroon
It is incredibly sophisticated and relatable in the world of both teenagers and fellow musicians alike. Eilish has a natural talent with words, and her production style is refreshing and easy on the ears. This is an album that does not get old, and can be listened to in whatever mood you’re in.
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Thomas Bleach
The whole record is made up of alternative pop tracks that say exactly what you want to say about ex-lovers in a way that you weren’t even sure how to express it. It’s original, honest and just that right amount of quirky. Her maturity is impressive, her vocals are impressive and the storytelling is immaculate.
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The Peak
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 considering that most of the tracks were produced at home by Eilish and her brother, Finneas O’Connell. It brings a whole new dimension to bedroom pop.
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Music Direct
It is a wonderfully moody pop gem and fan favorite that has been described as "smoldering" and "hip-hop influenced."
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The Quietus
Don’t Smile At Me proved that Eilish was made of darker stuff. Combining text and Instagram word-speak with bold electropop, she was busily crafting a girl-positive emotional world for the Netflix generation, and she has slowly become an alternative icon.
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The Jacket Journal
Eilish has released singles off of her new album. These all show development in her style of music. She continues with her creepy theme in her songs, along with her mixture of high to low tempo songs. She does include more hardcore beats in these singles.
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The Guardian
Don’t Smile at Me, met with huge acclaim, and the LA artist’s first album lives up to that staggering promise.
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Indie Central Music
If the first half of this dreamy and alluring EP is anything to go by, then the young talent which is Billie Eilish has an especially exciting career ahead of her, with her creative lyrics, ingenious songs, and an intoxicating tone. She is certainly one to watch having demonstrated such talent at such a young age.
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Teen Ink
Almost anybody can find a tune that they’ll fall in love with. The inconsistency in music styles in “dont smile at me” builds upon Billie’s unique authenticity. She refuses to be defined by just one word.
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Crown And Shield
Her angelic voice lights up her complex and dark, yet melodic and dreamy tunes that detail falling in love to falling out of it and hating oneself to hating others. Eilish is a refreshing artist in the alternative music world, who doesn’t create blatant pop tunes.
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Amino
The lyrics are playful, fun, and overall, don’t take themselves too seriously. Overall, a wonderful and breathtaking track.
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Turntable Lab
After her debut release, Billie Eilish quickly became the next "it" girl in pop.
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W Magazine
It’s a playfully confrontational moment from a musician who prides herself on being a little intimidating. Don’t Smile At Me, strikes this balance between human relatability and a bit of a psychotic edge.
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Daily Emerald
It was nine tracks of confident alt-pop. Most of the songs are honest ballads in which she usually refers to specific events in her life.
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Write The World
Billie Eilish’s distinctive, ominous artistry shines through her debut album, don’t smile at me. Billie has the sagacity and individuality to remain one of the coolest, most honest pop stars in the industry, and dont smile at me has set that in stone.
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In Kansas City
Her music is an engaging hybrid of pop and electronica with some overt hip-hop accents. Her lyrics brim with personality and insight, sometimes dark, sometimes humorous. They candidly explore issues that most teens confront: sexuality, gender identification, self-esteem, suicide, death, drug dependence.
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