Longing (Pete Murray album)
| Longing | ||||
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| Released | 10 October 2025 | |||
| Length | 39:52 | |||
| Label | Community | |||
| Producer | Pete Murray | |||
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| Singles from Longing | ||||
Longing is the seventh studio album by Australian rock musician Pete Murray. The album is his second independent album, following The Game (2001).[6] It was announced in August 2025, alongside its fourth single and released in October 2025. The album peaked at number 5 on the ARIA Charts.[7]
Upon release, Murray said "“It’s made up of the best songs that I hadn't quite finished over time, I’d just kept putting them into an unfinished folder until I had enough to make it an album. And I feel it’s a really strong album because it’s ten years’ worth of work, and that's a life lived. So, for me, it's very special and I hope you guys enjoy it."[6]
The album will be supported with a 15 date Australian coastal towns Longing Summer Tour in December 2025 and January 2026.[5][8]
Critical reception
The Rockpit called it "one of his most nourishing releases yet".[5]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Pete Murray, except "Home to Me" (written by Murray, Phil Barton, and Dave Thomson) and "Higher" (written by Murray and Dylan Sterling Cattanach).
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Longing" | 4:54 |
| 2. | "Amy" | 3:33 |
| 3. | "Place Your Bets" | 3:34 |
| 4. | "Home to Me" | 3:08 |
| 5. | "Higher" | 3:10 |
| 6. | "I Am Fire" | 3:55 |
| 7. | "Long Way to Go" | 4:59 |
| 8. | "Wouldn't It Be Good" | 3:38 |
| 9. | "Heaven Calls" | 4:07 |
| 10. | "Shakes" | 3:54 |
| Total length: | 39:52 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[9]
Musicians
- Pete Murray – vocals (all tracks), acoustic guitar (tracks 1–9), electric guitar (1, 7)
- Ian Peres – keyboards (1, 3, 6, 8), bass (6, 8–10)
- Matt Smith – electric guitar (1)
- Chris Sheehy – bass (1)
- Dave Sanders – drums (1)
- Luke Palmer – keyboards (2), bass (3, 5), acoustic guitar (3, 6), electric guitar (6)
- Sarah St. James – backing vocals (2, 4–6)
- Aaron Sterling – drums (3, 5, 6, 8–10), percussion (8)
- Brett Wood – electric guitar (3, 6–10)
- Garrett Kato – acoustic guitar, bass, keyboards (4)
- Ben Edgar – lap steel (4)
- Dylan Cattanach – keyboards (5, 10); electric guitar, horn synthesizer (5)
- Brad Hosking – horns (5)
- Kate Derepas – cello (6)
- Ben McCarthy – bass, keyboards (7)
- DJ Debris – beats (7)
- Dustin McLean – keyboards (9)
Technical and visuals
- Pete Murray – production
- Garrett Kato – production, engineering (4)
- Trials – production, engineering (7)
- Luke Palmer – additional production (2, 3, 6), engineering (1–6, 8–10), mixing (2–7)
- Dylan Cattanach – additional production (5, 10)
- Dustin McLean – additional production (9)
- Paul Pilseniks – engineering (1)
- Callum Howell – mixing (1, 8–10)
- Simon Francis – mastering
- Mira Murray – photography
- Jaden Mare – live photo
- Listen to the Graphics – artwork, design
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA)[10] | 5 |
References
- ^ "Pete Murray Shares new Single & Video". Ocean Road Magazine. 4 October 2024. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Pete Murray Shares Stirring New Single + Video I Am Fire". The Rock Pit. 14 March 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Pete Murray Drops Heartfelt New Single "Home to Me"". Hi Fi Way. 14 June 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Pete Murray Announces New Album Longing, Shares "Amy" + Launch Shows". Music Feeds. 15 August 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b c "PETE MURRAY Shares New Album Longing With Focus Track "Higher"". The Rockpit. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Pete Murray Returns To Independence On New Album 'Longing': 'I Knew This Was Going to Work'". The Music. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Taylor takes two weeks Pete Murray and Lyric land in the top 10". ARIA Charts. 17 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ "Pete Murray Shares New Album Longing, Announces Australian Tour Dates". The Note. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Longing (Media notes). Pete Murray. Community Music. 10 October 2025.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "ARIA Top 50 Albums Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. 20 October 2025. Retrieved 17 October 2025.