Cigarettes After Sex
September 24 @ 8:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at Xcel Energy Center as Cigarettes After Sex, the acclaimed dream pop band known for their ethereal sound and introspective lyrics, announce their highly anticipated new LP, “X’s,” along with an extensive world tour. This latest album marks a significant evolution in the band’s musical journey, capturing the raw emotions and complex narratives of a four-year relationship through entrancing slowburn pop melodies and evocative vignettes.
Fronted by the visionary Greg Gonzalez, Cigarettes After Sex has always been celebrated for their ability to blend hauntingly beautiful melodies with deeply personal storytelling. With “X’s,” Gonzalez takes this approach to new heights, focusing intensely on a single, profound relationship. This shift from their previous albums, which drew from a broader range of experiences, offers a more intimate exploration of love, loss, and emotional resilience.
Gonzalez describes the album as “brutal,” emphasizing the depth of personal introspection and emotional rawness it conveys. “I could sit and talk about this loss to someone, but that wouldn’t scratch the surface,” Gonzalez admits. “I have to really write about it, sing about it, have the music, and then I can start to analyze and learn from it. Or just relive it—in a good way. I don’t have that Eternal Sunshine-thing of wanting to forget.” This intense engagement with the material is evident in every track of “X’s,” offering listeners a profound and resonant experience.
Musically, “X’s” signifies a departure from the ’50s and ’60s pop influences of their earlier work. Instead, Gonzalez has embraced a ’70s/’80s slow dance vibe, subtly shifting the band’s sound while maintaining their signature dream pop aesthetic. The result is a collection of songs that feel like disco ball-refracted tears on the dance floor—emotional yet irresistibly compelling.
Don’t miss your chance to witness Cigarettes After Sex live as they take their new LP “X’s” on tour around the globe. This tour promises to be a deeply moving and visually stunning experience, reflecting the emotional depth and musical sophistication of their latest work. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and prepare to be swept away by the haunting beauty and heartfelt intensity of Cigarettes After Sex.
