Review
Step into the dreamy and hazy world of "Cigarettes After Sex," a debut album that’s like a finely crafted meal meant to be savored under the soft glow of candlelight. Released in June 2017 by Partisan Records, this album is a sublime collection that melds themes of love and longing with an ethereal sound palette. The band, led by the soft-spoken Greg Gonzalez, crafts tracks that are equivalent to delicate desserts—sweet, lingering, and utterly transformative.
Kicking off with 'K.,' a track that unfolds like the first, tentative bites of a complex dish, the album invites you to dive deeper into its lush ambience. Songs like 'Each Time You Fall in Love' simmer with a nostalgic flavor reminiscent of Angelo Badalamenti's compositions for "Twin Peaks"—a rich sauce that thickens as it cooks. Recorded in the intimate confines of a Bushwick rehearsal space and a shadowy stairwell, the album achieved a gold certification by the RIAA as of January 2023, a clear sign of its resonating richness with an ever-expanding audience. Whether you’re seated by a rain-streaked window or lounging after a long day, "Cigarettes After Sex" offers a sumptuous musical repast that invites introspection and indulgence. - Abby
