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My Boy\u003c\/i\u003e parlays this flush of worldly experience into a vivid record as spirited and kinetic as the unfolding life of its performer. “I’ve always explored different character elements in my music,” says Williams. “And the more I get into acting, the more tricks I’m learning about representation and presentation. To get braver and bolder with exploring shifting contexts and new ways of doing things.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the pandemic paused global travel, Williams found himself at home in New Zealand, reconnecting with family and friends. 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The finished result is an expansive record that moves Marlon several paces from \"country\" - the genre that's been affixed to him more than any in recent years - with forays into cinematic strings, reverb, rollicking guitar, and at least one quiet piano ballad.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP - Black Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Download.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLP+ - Limited White Vinyl housed in Gatefold Sleeve with Download.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dead Oceans","offers":[{"title":"LP.","offer_id":50465368211787,"sku":"1026782","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50465368080715,"sku":"1026781","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50465368932683,"sku":"1026783","price":21.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f09c2647-12b6-4c02-a6a8-dce333cbbb98_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727287377"},{"product_id":"marlon-williams","title":"Marlon Williams","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew Zealand alt-country troubadour Marlon Williams signs to the Dead Oceans label (Phosphorescent, The Tallest Man on Earth, Destroyer) and releases his self-titled debut album. Marlon received five nominations in the New Zealand Music Awards 2015, the equivalent of the Grammy's in US or The Brit Awards in UK. The record has been called \"captivating\" by Rolling Stone, \"a revelation\" by Metro Magazine and \"wonderfully accomplished\" by the New Zealand Herald in a 5-star review. 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