The Fat Angel Sings

With the release of Cigarettes After Sex’s third album, “X’s“, the band finally takes center stage as not just one of today’s preeminent indie bands, but as one of the most globally accomplished acts across any genre. Filled with raw, imagistic, sometimes smutty vignettes set to entrancing, slow burn pop songs, bandleader Greg Gonzalez captures every emotion a romantic arc inspires.

The Modern indie pioneers Cigarettes After Sex return with their third album, pivoting from their former 50’s and 60’s influences to pop touchstones 70’s and 80’s. Over these burgeoning, dark melodies lead vocalist and bandleader Greg Gonzalez focuses on one relationship, purging his feelings with brutal intensity. 

Soaring slo-mo balladry and shimmering ambient washes beneath the echoic guitar melodies and Gonzalez’ always haunting vocal syrup. It’s as enchanting and ethereal as ever, and will no doubt be a big hit like everything else they’ve done. A beautifully rich, decadent return for Cigarettes After Sex.