Tū (Māori for Stop) is the debut studio album by New Zealand metal band Alien Weaponry, released on 1 June 2018 by Napalm Records.
Cover artwork
The album's cover artwork was designed by New Zealand designer Barny Bewick. The figure, who the band nicknamed Tū, represents the Māori, Celtic, French and Scandinavian heritage of the bandmembers.
Track listing
Personnel Credits adapted from the album's booklet.
Alien Weaponry Lewis De Jong – guitars, lead vocals, kōauau Henry De Jong – drums, backing vocals, pūtātara Ethan Trembath – bass, backing vocals, pūrerehua
Production Alien Weaponry – songwriting Simon Gooding – producer (3, 5–8, 11–12), recording (3, 5–8, 11–12) Hammerhead – producer (3, 5–9, 11–12) Paddy Hill – recording (4, 10) Tom Larkin – producer (1–2, 4, 9–10, 13), recording (1) Hugh Porter – recording (3, 5–8, 11–12) Scott Seabright – recording (2, 4, 9–10, 13) Samuel K Sproull – mastering
Charts
+ Chart performance for Tū Charts (2018) Peakposition New Zealand Albums (RMNZ) 5 New Zealand Artist Albums (RMNZ) 1 U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers 25
Year-end charts
Chart (2018) Position New Zealand Artist Albums (RMNZ) 16
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