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
www.camera-obscura.net
cameraobscura-.blogspot.com
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
www.camera-obscura.net
cameraobscura-.blogspot.com
05/06/10
The Love Language are warming up for the release of their Merge debut, Libraries with shows supporting Camera Obscura.
They will also performa at the Taste of Randolph festival with Headlights, Superchunk and Califone in Chicago and the inaugural Hopscotch Festival in Raleigh, NC with Public Enemy.
Download a free MP3 of “Heart to Tell” from Libraries now and watch this video of Stuart and producer BJ Burton in the studio! Also, visit the Merge store for a limited edition split 7-inch of “Brittany’s Back (demo version)” by The Love Language and “I’m So Lazy” by Let’s Wrestle!
The Love Language on tour:
^ = w/ Camera Obscura
6.03 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel^
6.04 Cincinnati, OH Fountain Square – Outdoors – FREE ^
6.05 Richmond, VA The National ^
6.07 New York, NY The Grand at Manhattan Center ^
6.20 Chicago, IL Taste Of Randolph Street Festival w/ Superchunk, Califone & Headlights
9.11 Raleigh, NC Hopscotch Music Festival w/ Public Enemy
They will also performa at the Taste of Randolph festival with Headlights, Superchunk and Califone in Chicago and the inaugural Hopscotch Festival in Raleigh, NC with Public Enemy.
Download a free MP3 of “Heart to Tell” from Libraries now and watch this video of Stuart and producer BJ Burton in the studio! Also, visit the Merge store for a limited edition split 7-inch of “Brittany’s Back (demo version)” by The Love Language and “I’m So Lazy” by Let’s Wrestle!
The Love Language on tour:
^ = w/ Camera Obscura
6.03 Asheville, NC The Orange Peel^
6.04 Cincinnati, OH Fountain Square – Outdoors – FREE ^
6.05 Richmond, VA The National ^
6.07 New York, NY The Grand at Manhattan Center ^
6.20 Chicago, IL Taste Of Randolph Street Festival w/ Superchunk, Califone & Headlights
9.11 Raleigh, NC Hopscotch Music Festival w/ Public Enemy
Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi :: CD/LP (Andmoresound) 2002
Underachievers Please Try Harder :: CD/LP (Merge) 2004
Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (reissue) :: CD/LP (Merge) 2004
Let's Get Out of this Country :: CD/LP (Merge) 2006
Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken :: CD5 (Merge) 2006
If Looks Could Kill :: CD5 (Merge) 2007
My Maudlin Career :: (4AD) 2009
Underachievers Please Try Harder :: CD/LP (Merge) 2004
Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi (reissue) :: CD/LP (Merge) 2004
Let's Get Out of this Country :: CD/LP (Merge) 2006
Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken :: CD5 (Merge) 2006
If Looks Could Kill :: CD5 (Merge) 2007
My Maudlin Career :: (4AD) 2009
Let's Get Out of This Country (video)
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Let's Get Out of This Country (movie)
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