![]() ![]() Still, when an album does, it’s usually not difficult to detect. Not every record has a narrative (in the purest sense of the word, meaning a clear storyline with thematic progression). Narrative albums are a unique musical experience - they take a novelistic and literary approach to music. The Secret to Unlock The Story: The Number 8.Before sequentially breaking down the album track-by-track, I will first establish some basic concepts pertinent to my long-form analysis, such as the definition of a “narrative album” and a “circular narrative,” as well as the key influences and themes of the record. ![]() In this long-form article, we will examine the profound narrative of this break-out musical composition and explore its rich thematic content. When consumed holistically, When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? unfolds as a circular narrative in which the protagonist (voiced by Billie Eilish) undergoes dramatic dispositional and moral transformation across several impressionistic dreams. Apart from all of the wonderful accolades, awards, and personal stories behind this masterful album, there’s something completely missing from mainstream praise and reviews of this record: its dense narrative and compelling themes. ![]() On January 26th, Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O’Connell stole the stage at the Grammy Awards collecting a total of 5 Grammys, including the most prestigious award of ‘Album of the Year’ for their 2019 album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? Billie and Finneas entirely produced and wrote the album (with mixing and mastering by Rob Kinelski and John Greenham). ![]()
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