Ash & Ice
The Kills · 2016
50 min · 13 tracks · indie rock · garage rock
A gritty blend of garage rock and indie sounds charged with raw, emotional intensity and sharp lyrical wit.
Why this album works
'Ash & Ice' received a positive reception from critics, debuting at number 37 on the Billboard 200 and being praised for its mature sound. The album's lead single, 'Doing It to Death', was notably featured in numerous year-end lists, highlighting the band's enduring influence in the indie rock scene.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout raw emotional intensity in lyrics gritty sound for late nights
- Context
- Released in 2016, 'Ash & Ice' marked The Kills' fifth studio album, showcasing their evolution since the critically acclaimed 'Blood Pressures' in 2011. This album came after a five-year hiatus, where Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince explored various side projects, allowing them to return with fresh perspectives and renewed energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Lips· The White Stripes· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doing It to Death Standout 4:07
- 2 Heart of a Dog Standout 3:46
- 3 Hard Habit to Break 3:52
- 4 Bitter Fruit Standout 4:14
- 5 Days of Why and How 4:32
- 6 Let It Drop 3:15
- 7 Hum for Your Buzz 3:17
- 8 Siberian Nights 4:53
- 9 That Love 2:33
- 10 Impossible Tracks 3:41
- 11 Black Tar 3:52
- 12 Echo Home 5:06
- 13 Whirling Eye 3:34
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