Ash & Ice
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| Studio album by The Kills | ||||
| Released | June 3, 2016 | |||
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| Length | 50:42 | |||
| Label | Domino | |||
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Ash & Ice is the upcoming fifth studio album by indie rock band The Kills. It is scheduled to be released on June 3, 2016 through Domino. The album is promoted by the lead single "Doing It to Death".[1][2]
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.[3][4]
Formats and packaging
The album will be available as a CD – with a 20-page booklet with lyrics and album artwork[5] – and as digital download.
A limited edition double LP will be also available. The vinyls will be coloured in blue and pink, packaged into a wide spine jacket with gold foil imprint. The release will also include two fold-out posters, two printed inner sleeves and an exclusive lyric zine – the first 250 orders will be signed by the band.[6]
Promotion
The lead single off the album, "Doing It to Death", was released on March 1, 2016.[1] It was accompanied by a music video directed by Wendy Morgan.[7]
In support of the album, the band will tour the United States from March to June 2016. The Kills will also perform in Mexico City on March 16, in Amsterdam, Paris, London, Toronto and Vancouver in May 2016, and at Isle of Wight Festival in June 2016. In July 2016, they will play at U-Park Festival in Kiev, Ukraine and at Park Live Festival in Moscow, Russia. The band will also perform at Off Festival in Katowice, Poland in August.[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Doing It to Death" | 4:07 |
| 2. | "Heart of a Dog" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Hard Habit to Break" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Bitter Fruit" | 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 |
Personnel
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References
- 1 2 Carley, Brennan (March 1, 2016). "The Kills Announce New Album, 'Ash & Ice,' With the Snarling 'Doing It To Death'". Spin. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Mansfield, Mollie (March 1, 2016). "The Kills return with fifth album 'Ash & Ice' - watch 'Doing It To Death' video". NME. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Minsker, Evan (March 1, 2016). "The Kills Announce New Album Ash & Ice, Share "Doing It to Death" Video". Pitchfork Media. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "The Kills announce new album 'Ash & Ice', offer up 'Doing It To Death'". DIY. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "CD". Domino Recording Company. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Deluxe LP and zine". Domino Recording Company. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ "The Kills - Doing It To Death (Official Video)". YouTube. March 1, 2016. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
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