Name: God Games
Brand: The Kills

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WIGLP418

Colour

Black

Colour details

Discogs ID

[r28717558]

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: Yes

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

With 16 Page Booklet

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-10-27

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

PIAS

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

887828041817

Total Cap

Black LP

WIGLP418X

Green

Boomslang Green Vinyl

[r28710424]

Extended format: Yes

887828041831

Green LP

WIGCD418

Download code: No

887828041824

Artist

The Kills

Genre GB

Garage / Surf / Trash

Label GB

Domino

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.

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*, ...).

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Whether we look for him or not, we all find God somewhere. It could be in nature. It could be in church. It could be in the metaverse. It differs for each and every one of us. In terms of where God might be, The Kills aren’t necessarily saying, but the duo - Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince - certainly sound like they’ve seen him. How else could you explain the primal call-and-response between Alison’s full body blues-soul vocal catharsis and Jamie’s swaggering, guillotine-smooth guitar transmissions on the duo’s sixth full-length offering,&nbsp;God Games?

The Kills have emerged as international rock stars, setting the pace for the genre, shaping this era’s sound, and redefining what rock music can be in the 21st century. They’re the rare force of nature who can tour with Queens of the Stone Age or Guns N’ Roses and light up Coachella. Returning home from the road in 2019, Alison and Jamie commenced writing for what would become&nbsp;God Games. However, the old adage, “Make plans, God laughs,” couldn’t have been more apropos.

Stretching boundaries, Jamie encouraged Alison to “buy this 100-dollar keyboard and try to write.” She added another creative tool to her arsenal, while he tinkered with textures, sounds and “wrote on guitar less than ever,” opting to primarily compose on piano for the first time. This powerful combination of forces gave the album its own sonic identity, a new path forged in the pair’s creative bond.

The Kills decamped to an old church (a bit ironic now isn’t it?) where they recorded with old friend and Academy and Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Epworth [Adele]. “Paul was our very first soundman in 2002,” recalls Jamie. “Since he was with us when we had two amps, a lightbulb, and a couple of mics in a van, it seemed perfect. He knew how far it had come and could trace the thread back.”

God Games

Music GB

Discover God Games by The Kills. A primal call-and-response between Alison's blues-soul vocals and Jamie's guillotine-smooth guitar transmissions. Available in various formats from Domino Records.