Cigarettes After Sex
Cigarettes After Sex · 2017
47 min · 10 tracks
Ethereal dream pop enveloped in hazy reverb, creating an intimate atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and yearning.
Top tracks — play these first
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K. — This track opens the album with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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Apocalypse — With its sweeping instrumentation and evocative themes of love and loss, this song encapsulates the band's signature style and emotional depth.
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Each Time You Fall in Love — This track highlights the band’s ability to blend vulnerability with lush production, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Young & Dumb — The nostalgic lyrics paired with airy instrumentals resonate deeply, capturing the essence of youthful longing and existential reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lush soundscapes and intimate themes create a cohesive listening experience, marking it as notable within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of reverb and echo, creating a dreamlike quality that permeates all ten tracks.
- Each song typically follows a slow tempo, with minimal percussion, allowing the vocals to float above the instrumentation.
- The lyrics often explore themes of love and longing, delivered in a soft, whispery vocal style that enhances the intimate atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- intimate moments of nostalgia
- late-night reflective solitude
- dreamy soundscapes for relaxation
- gentle pacing for unwinding
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer upbeat, fast tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Cigarettes After Sex was the debut album for the band, following their self-titled EP released in 2012. By 2017, they had cultivated a dedicated fanbase through their atmospheric sound and online presence, positioning this album as a significant milestone in their career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· Mazzy Star· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 K. 5:19
- 2 Each Time You Fall in Love 4:50
- 3 Sunsetz 3:34
- 4 Apocalypse 4:50
- 5 Flash 4:34
- 6 Sweet 4:51
- 7 Opera House 6:04
- 8 Truly 4:03
- 9 John Wayne 4:18
- 10 Young & Dumb 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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