#31

lyrics/writings about sex almost always look bad written down free from their context IMO. it’s why there’s a
’bad sex award’ but never an award for ‘best sex writing of the year’ or same.

#32

Just remembered who they really remind me of; Mono in VCF

#33

Not all the lyrics are bad by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s hard not to notice that Gonzalez has a habit of writing about sex in a manner that somehow suggests he only saw a lady naked for the first time last week and is still reeling from the experience.

:smiley:

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#34

Doesn’t the band name suggest someone desperate to let you know both that he has had sex with a real actual girl and smoked a real actual cigarette?

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#35

was that at the thekla?
was at that & was also surprised by how popular they were

whilst I had previously like their recorded stuff I was getting rather bored at the gig & the highlight was the reo speedwagon cover (!)
have not listened to them since the gig

#36

Yes, that was the gig. I do still like them, but maybe not so much.

#37

I’d expected it to be half empty

#38

Bit late to the party; but having just discovered this album, I’m loving it.

#40

Court of Arbitration for Sport is a much better band name

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#41

What’s the consensus for DiS? Do we like them? We hate them, right?

Anyway, I think that album’s great. Anyone also seeing them at The Roundhouse tonight or seen them elsewhere recently?

#42

In the end I’ve decided they’re ok. Preferred their singles tbh, the album has a lovely sound but too many of the songs are indistinct.

Be interested to hear a live report, though.

#43

Pretty good tunes. I’ve seen some people really laying into them for reasons unclear. The name really is awful isn’t it…

#44

I’ve been really enjoying the album. We listen to it a lot when going to sleep. I mean it’s so bloomin’ dull. I mean, it’s just bass over the verses and then some guitar comes in and copies the bass with maybe a bit of arpeggio, but it’s so soothing. Really like it.

#46

It’s like paint by numbers shoegaze isn’t it? The lyrics are fucking horrendous. Pretty questionable too in places.

That said some of the tunes are rather gorgeous. Feels irritating to actually kinda like something which is so calculated but there we have it.

#47

Went to see them with my mate when they were touring the album. Speaking as a huge fan of repetitive music, it was the most boring gig I’ve been to for years. I think there’s one quite nice tune in there but they just play it over and over.

#48

Usually I get standing tickets for The Roundhouse. I’ve opted for seats for a change just because of their music style. I’ll let you guys know what I thought of the gig.

#49

Alice Beer from Watchdog tried to sit in my seat. I’m going to phone Watchdog up about this shocking behaviour.

#50

Cigarettes After Sex at The Roundhouse were pretty boring. Their album nonetheless will make my top 10 of the year but their gig was dull. It’s perfect music (for me) for walking around etc. and during my commute when I listen to music the most. I rarely just put on an album at home and sit down and listen to it.

The album is great. The gig underwhelming. Alice Beer spotting was the highlight of the night (together with my aisle seat that she and her party tried to steal. Yes, steal.)

Imagine what shit she’d try to pull at a National gig.

#51

i’d never go see them again either
really really dull live

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#52

First time hearing them and it’s a little sleepy but in a staring at the ceiling, wasting an afternoon kind of way. I think that’s good.