Album: Ash & Ice by The Kills (2016)
Genre: Indie Rock
Record Label: Domino
Format: Album

Description: "Ash & Ice"  is the fifth studio album by indie rock band The Kills. It was released on June 3, 2016 through Domino. The album was recorded in a rented house in Los Angeles and at Electric Lady Studios, New York City. It was produced by Jamie Hince and co-produced by John O'Mahoney.
Ash & Ice received generally favourable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 68, based on 21 reviews. Writing for Exclaim!, Laura Sciarpelletti praised the band's "bare bones power technique".

Artist Background: The Kills, an English-American rock duo comprising Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince, have been a significant presence in the alternative rock scene since 2001. Known for their raw, gritty sound and dynamic live performances, the band blends elements of garage rock, blues, and punk. Their minimalist arrangements paired with intense, evocative lyrics have made them stand out. Their discography includes critically acclaimed albums such as Keep on Your Mean Side (2003), No Wow (2005), Midnight Boo... Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement.

Related Artists: The Dead Weather, Blood Red Shoes, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Deap Vally

Music Scene: Emerged in the 2000s era. Associated with Garage Rock movement.

Tags: Indie Rock, 2010s, Album, Domino

Additional Context: Available on Discogs marketplace


"Ash & Ice"  is the fifth studio album by indie rock band The Kills. It was released on June 3, 2016 through Domino. The album was recorded in a rented house in Los Angeles and at Electric Lady Studios, New York City. It was produced by Jamie Hince and co-produced by John O'Mahoney.
Ash & Ice received generally favourable reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 68, based on 21 reviews. Writing for Exclaim!, Laura Sciarpelletti praised the band's "bare bones power technique".

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