Concert Review: Cigarettes After Sex Light Up Lust At Brooklyn Steel

Cigarettes After Sex confound me. They are one of the chillest, stillest bands you will ever see live. Yet, their concert was Sold-Out at Brooklyn Steel, and filled with people that used their minimalist nature to spark their imaginative meditation on ….. sex.

When it comes to Cigs After Sex, they turn lust into a slow dripping guitar; falling from their faucet melodies as if you forgot to close your mind. Each drip is seductive, quietly loud, and refreshingly hypnotic. Lead singer Greg Gonzalez does not say much throughout the show; leaving tales of song inspiration to brief sentences like, “This is a song about being drunk.” This one phrase released a massive cheer with the beer-infused audience, and was one of maybe five sentence uttered throughout the night, which left me intrigued.
Sweet – Cigarettes After Sex

What leaves an audience enamored with your artistry? From the chatters to the movers, there are so many ways to use your body and mind to inspire an audience, but Cigarettes After Sex leave it to the songs, which was brilliant. From heir sultry, subtle rendition of REO Speedwagon’s “Keep On Loving You” to their hits “K.”, “Each Time You Fall In Love”,”John Wayne” and “Young & Dumb”, the night felt like a celebration to touch. Couples aligned not to bask in their love for each other as much their lust, and the excitement of wanting someone’s body because you have fallen for their soul. Leave it to Gonzalez’s supple, scintillating voice to make that excitement caress you more than jolt.
Each Time You Fall In Love – Cigarettes After Sex

It is strange to say that Cigarettes After Sex is an exciting show. Beyond strobe lights that make them appear like angels dancing their light with moving darkness, they do not do much beyond play. Yet, it feels new to see sheer talent fill and fulfill an audience. Sometimes all you need is a good song and good partner to feel good about yourself, and Cigarettes After Sex have filled concerts based on that idea. For More Information On Cigarettes After Sex Click Here.
Dreaming Of You – Cigarettes After Sex