Camera Obscura formed in Glasgow in 1996, releasing a slew of singles leading up to their debut CD Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (2001, UK). The band slowly built up a loyal following in their native land, including the likes of legendary BBC DJ John Peel, who championed the band early on. Merge Records released Camera Obscura's U.S. debut, Under Achievers Please Try Harder in the winter of 2004. Indie pop fans across North America quickly became hooked on Camera Obscura's lovely, enchanting melodies and undeniable hooks. The band embarked on their first tour of the States in the summer of 2004, and new fans were converted across the nation. Merge reissued Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi in the fall of 2004.

In the fall of 2005, Camera Obscura traveled to Stockholm to begin work on an album with acclaimed producer Jari Haapalainen (The Concretes, Ed Harcourt, Nicolai Dunger, International (Noise) Conspiracy). Influenced by a wide variety of heroes from Jimmy Webb to Lloyd Cole, from Connie Francis to Skeeter Davis, from the Supremes to David Lynch, lead singer/songwriter Traceyanne Campell and crew assembled a remarkable batch of new songs. Decidely upbeat, optimistic and catchy at times ("If Looks Could Kill" and "Lloyd I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken"), while also beautifully romantic, quiet and reflective at others ("Country Mile" and "Dory Previn"), Let's Get Out Of This Country (2006) is the sound of a wonderful young band that hit their stride.

Camera Obscura is:
Tracyanne Campbell - guitar and vocals
Carey Lander - piano, organ and vocals
Kenny McKeeve - guitar, mandolin, harmonica and vocals
Gavin Dunbar - bass
Lee Thomson - drums
Nigel Baillie - trumpet & percussion

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Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (Andmoresound 2002; reissued on Merge, October 12, 2004)
Underachievers Please Try Harder (Elefant 2003; January 20, 2004 Merge)
Let's Get Out of This Country (Merge/Elefant 2006)