Name: Ash and Ice
Brand: The Kills

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Rough Trade

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Limited edition

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Black

Format Music EU

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Extended format: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Signed copies: No

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Download code: Yes

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Bonus disc: No

Release date

2016-06-03

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Catalogue number

WIGLP289

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887828028917

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Artist

The Kills

Label EU

Domino

Genre EU

Garage / Surf / Trash

The Kills are an indie rock band formed in 2001 by American singer Alison Mosshart, also known as "VV," and British guitarist Jamie Hince, known as "Hotel." With their unique blend of garage rock and blues influences, The Kills have gained a loyal following around the world. Known for their raw and energetic live performances, the duo has released several critically acclaimed albums over the years. Their music is characterized by Mosshart's powerful vocals and Hince's gritty guitar riffs. If you're a fan of alternative rock with a rebellious edge, The Kills are definitely worth checking out.

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Domino is an independent label founded in Putney, South West London by *a694357* and his partner Jacqui Rice in 1993. The label initially focused on American acts such as *Sebadoh*, *Pavement* or *Royal Trux* before signing British acts in the late '90s.

The label operates a US division, located in Brooklyn, which output was initially identified by its own catalogue number schemes, DOMUS then DNO (used until 2013), when the releases handled by the UK headquarters are identified by WIG (albums) and RUG (singles and EPs) catalogue numbers.

The company operating the label, *Warp Records*, diversified, establishing a publishing arm and a series of labels (*Double Six Recordings*, *Weird World Record Co.*, *Rephlex*, ...).

Over their almost decade-and-a-half career, The Kills have released four records. Each one a restless, reckless enigmatic art statement that bristled with tension, anxiety, sex, unstudied cool and winking ennui, yet not one of them sounded like the previous one. 'Ash and Ice' is the follow up to 2011's critically lauded 'Blood Pressures' and was five years in the making in part due to Jamie Hince's five hand surgeries, which resulted in him having to re-learn how to play guitar with a permanently damaged finger. Unlike earlier albums, which have largely been written and recorded at Key Club Studio in Benton Harbor, Michigan, the bulk of the recording for 'Ash and Ice' took place in a rented house in LA and at the world famous Electric Lady Studios in NYC. It was during Hince's recuperation from surgery that he first started sketching out what would become the songs for the album. To shake up the writing process, Hince booked a solo trip on the infamous Trans-Siberian Express for inspiration while Alison Mosshart, now residing in Nashville, TN, wrote some of the most affecting, poetically candid lyrics that she ever has, painting word pictures that mine the dangerous terrain between romantic obsession, prophecy and tough love. Where previous albums had an air of detachment and emotional austerity, underpinned by an uneasy self-awareness and unexpressed anger, the 13 songs on 'Ash and Ice' are more understated, less tempestuous and more affecting because of that, exposing the kind of push-pull you feel when you find yourself in a complicated but all-consuming relationship. 'Ash and Ice' is The Kills at their emotionally charged, arresting best. Prepare to be slayed.CD - Jewel case includes 20 page booklet with lyrics and artwork.LP - Heavyweight Double Black Vinyl with Download.2LP - Limited edition version of the album on Double coloured vinyl (blue swirl / pink swirl). Housed in a wide spine jacket with gold foil imprint. Includes 2 x 24"x24" fold-out posters. Includes 2 x printed inner sleeves.Includes MP3 download card.

Ash and Ice

Music EU

Discover Ash and Ice by The Kills. A captivating album that showcases their emotionally charged, arresting sound. Available in CD and limited edition colored vinyl formats. Label: Domino.