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- Summary: The latest full-length release from New Zealand artist Marlon Williams is the first in the Māori language and features guest appearances by KOMMI and Lorde
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- Record Label: Marlon Williams
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Singer/Songwriter, International
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Apr 18, 2025A radiant, uplifting and spiritual album that feels like home. .... This is an album that does not ask to be understood – it asks to be felt.
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Apr 18, 2025A standout amid his own catalog, Te Whare Tīwekaweka is a unique and emotional piece of work that is quite affecting even without knowing the language.
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MojoApr 18, 2025The result is a record so euphoric and emotionally direct that understanding the words is not a prerequisite. [Jun 2025, p.86]
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UncutApr 18, 2025Embracing his Māori heritage and language when his songwriting faltered in English has, though, taken Williams into more nakedly exposed realms. [May 2025, p.39]
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Record CollectorMay 16, 2025The album presents a dynamic artistry, full of ideas and emotional power. [Jun 2025, p.105]