This record solidified them as the champions of "sad-girl/boy" indie, providing the perfect soundtrack for heartbreak and late-night contemplation. 3. Cry – 2019
She plugged in her cheap earbuds and pressed play on the oldest track first, “Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby.” The room changed. The November rain outside her window became a slow, Southern drizzle. Her studio apartment, with its stained carpet and half-packed boxes, became a motel room in Louisiana at 2 a.m. Cigarettes After Sex - 3 Albums 1 EP -2012-20...
"K.," "Apocalypse," and "Each Time You Fall In Love." This record solidified them as the champions of
Released on July 21, 2012, this four-track EP established the band's signature "heartbroken crawl" and noir-edged sound. The November rain outside her window became a
: "Nothing's Gonna Hurt You Baby", "I'm a Firefighter", "Dreaming of You", and "Starry Eyes".
Are you looking for the 2024 follow-up "X's"? That marks the beginning of the next chapter. But the golden era—2012 to 2020—remains untouchable.
| Release Type | Title | Year | Defining Track | Vibe | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | I. | 2012 | Nothing’s Gonna Hurt You Baby | Lo-fi, hungry, innocent | | Album 1 | Cigarettes After Sex | 2017 | K. / Apocalypse | Breakthrough, cinematic, lush | | Album 2 | Cry | 2019 | Heavenly / Don’t Let Me Go | Darker, warmer, explicit | | Album 3 | (Note: The third album was released in 2024 as "X's," but within the 2012-2020 window, the third major release is often debated. To strictly fit the keyword, collectors consider the 2020 live album or the "Neon Moon" single as bookends, but the "3 Albums" usually refer to Debut + Cry + the 2024 follow-up. However, if writing in 2023, the hard truth is: From 2012 to 2020, they produced 1 EP + 2 LPs. The "3rd album" in the search phrase likely refers to the unofficial compilations of singles.) |