The Kills - God Games (2023)





Genre: Indie Rock
Country: UK

Final Verdict: 56% (Pleasant Album)
Yearly Ranking: 758th / 905

Highlight: 103


Made me think of:
Yeah Yeah Yeahs
The Black Keys
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club


 

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