Cry
Cigarettes After Sex · 2019
40 min · 9 tracks
Ethereal soundscapes blend with intimate lyrics, creating a dreamy atmosphere that envelops the listener in longing and nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Let Me Go — Opening the album with haunting vocals and lush instrumentation, this track sets the tone for the introspective explorations of love and longing that define the record.
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Heavenly — The track's ethereal quality and yearning lyrics encapsulate the band's signature style, showcasing their ability to evoke deep emotions through simplicity.
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Cry — As the title track, it distills the themes of vulnerability and heartache present throughout the album, featuring poignant lyrics that reflect on loss and desire.
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Falling in Love — This track blends optimism with melancholy, balancing romantic ideals against a backdrop of airy melodies, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lush production and atmospheric sound create a cohesive listening experience, though it may not offer significant depth upon repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of reverb and echo, creating a spacious, atmospheric sound that envelops the listener.
- Each track typically maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, with minimal dynamic shifts throughout the record.
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies, enhancing the ethereal quality and contributing to the overall dreamy aesthetic.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for introspection
- longing melodies for quiet moments
- intimate vibes for late nights
- nostalgic feelings of past romance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek high-energy party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2019, 'Cry' is Cigarettes After Sex's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2017. The band had gained significant attention for their atmospheric sound and lyrical vulnerability, setting high expectations for this follow-up.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· Mazzy Star· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don’t Let Me Go 4:23
- 2 Kiss It Off Me 4:30
- 3 Heavenly 4:46
- 4 You’re the Only Good Thing in My Life 4:35
- 5 Touch 4:53
- 6 Hentai 4:45
- 7 Cry 4:17
- 8 Falling in Love 4:06
- 9 Pure 4:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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