PETE Murray’s music has always felt like one of Nanna’s hand-made woolen jumpers. Comfortable and warm, yet slightly daggy. Despite taking a six-year break since his last album Blue Sky Blue, Murray hasn’t diverted from his trusted songwriting methodology on his sixth record Camacho.
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While there are some cosmetic changes with loops and beats, Murray has stuck to his inoffensive brand of folk-rock. The title-track’s melody is so closely inspired by The Animals’ classic House Of The Rising Sun it could be considered a tribute, while Take Me Down has an infectious gospel-style chorus and ranks among his best work. Camacho isn’t going to propel Murray back to his halcyon days of the mid-2000s, but rusted on fans will enjoy the familiar embrace.
Josh Leeson
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
Josh Leeson is an entertainment and features journalist, specialising in music, at the Newcastle Herald. He first joined the masthead in 2008 after stints at the Namoi Valley Independent and Port Stephens Examiner and has previously covered sport including the Asian Cup, A-League, Surfest, cricket and rugby league.
