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Camacho (album)

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Camacho
Studio album by
Released2 June 2017
GenreFolk rock[1]
LabelSony BMG Australia
Pete Murray chronology
Blue Sky Blue "The Byron Sessions"
(2013)
Camacho
(2017)
Singles from Camacho
  1. "Take Me Down"
    Released: April 2017[2]
  2. "Connected"
    Released: September 2017[3]
  3. "Heartbeats"
    Released: 21 March 2018[4]

Camacho is the seventh studio album by Australian rock musician Pete Murray. The album was released in June 2017 peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Charts. The album was supported with a 33-date national tour across Australia from July to September 2017.[5]

Upon release, Murray said "With [Camacho] I feel like I've found a new sound – found my sound, because it's really getting away from what I've done before."[6]

At the ARIA Music Awards of 2017, the album was nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album.

Critical reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
The Newcastle Herald3/5[1]

Josh Leeson from The Newcastle Herald gave the album 3 out of 5, stating: "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."[1]

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Only One"3:05
2."Sold"3:28
3."Heartbeats"4:01
4."Give Me Your Love"3:52
5."Take Me Down"3:46
6."Camacho"2:57
7."Long Ride"4:38
8."Connected"3:08
9."Thought I Was"4:43
10."Home"3:24

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2017) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[7] 3

Year-end charts

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Chart (2017) Position
Australia Albums Chart 44[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Leeson, Josh (7 June 2017). "Review: Pete Murray – Camacho – 3 stars". The Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 21 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Pete Murray Returns with New Single "Take Me Down"". Rhythms. 20 April 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  3. ^ "Pete Murray - Connected (Official Video)". YouTube. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  4. ^ "Heartbeats - single". Apple Music. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Pete Murray's New Album Camacho Is Out Now!". Sony Music. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  6. ^ "Pete Murray on Reinventing Himself". LunchBox TV. 2 June 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Pete Murray – Camacho". Hung Medien. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  8. ^ "End of Year Charts – ARIA Top 100 Albums 2017". ARIA Charts. Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 February 2020.