View Full Version : Camera Obscura - Lloyd I'm ready to be heartbroken
Anyone heard this?
It's my favourite single at the moment.
I heard it on 6 music today and "obtained" the album this afternoon.
It's a terrific piece of female fronted Scottish pop.
You can listen to the single here...
http://www.myspace.com/cameraobscuraband
It's out two weeks on Monday,with the band playing The Luminaire the night before.
I'll hopefully manage to get along though the gigs are mounting up again...
bubbachups
30-04-2006, 21:01
It's a very charming band indeed. Very much like Belle & Sebastian (only better if you compare them with the later Belle & Sebastian stuff). Tracyanne Campbell's singing seems perfect for this genre. Slightly cheerful and sweet but also very shy and sedate at the same time. This - combined with their knack for producing rich and hooky melodies – makes them a very appealing indie pop band. They've certainly been around for a couple of years now with their first two albums receiving considerable international praise. It seems they've slipped under the radar for the last 18 months though. I didn’t even know they were releasing a new album this year…. The new single sounds nice, thanks for the url.
Nathan-Wind
01-05-2006, 01:01
I didn't think they were around anymore. Cheers for the link. A fantastic band!
douglasb
01-05-2006, 08:34
Damn. Looks like my speakers have just gone up the Swanee. ANyhow, I had a listen to this last night and really liked it. They're much underappreciated.
But afterwards, I kept wanting to sing a Clash song. Is it "Stay Free"? The one with Mick Jones "smoking methols ..."
Course now I can't do a soundalike check ...
D.
It's not really similiar,although I can see where your coming from as the "Hey Lloyd..." bit could remind you (if you were really pushing it!) of "We met when we were at school...".
Nathan-Wind
01-05-2006, 09:47
Damn. Looks like my speakers have just gone up the Swanee. ANyhow, I had a listen to this last night and really liked it. They're much underappreciated.
But afterwards, I kept wanting to sing a Clash song. Is it "Stay Free"? The one with Mick Jones "smoking methols ..."
Course now I can't do a soundalike check ...
D.
Yep thats ' Stay Free' alright :thumbs:
gravesend46
03-05-2006, 22:44
I really liked Biggest Bluest Hi-Fi but forgot about them since. Looks like I have some catching up to do!
Kirs-tea
05-05-2006, 13:52
Heard this on 6 Music too - good track!
Been catching up with the bands other albums in preperation for tonights show.
I have to say that the new one is far superior with much better songs.
There are also no male lead vocals which is a change from previous releases.
If you are a fan of the band you are in for a treat when the album appears...
Brilliant gig tonight.
Got some good pictures which will hopefully be online tomorrow.
I don't know how old school CO fans felt this evening as nearly every song played was from the new album.
I couldn't have been happier as they played all my favourites and even finished up with a cover of the original Queen of reality TV - Sheena Easton's "Modern girl"!!
robbie99
14-05-2006, 23:25
Brilliant gig tonight.
Got some good pictures which will hopefully be online tomorrow.
I don't know how old school CO fans felt this evening as nearly every song played was from the new album.
I couldn't have been happier as they played all my favourites and even finished up with a cover of the original Queen of reality TV - Sheena Easton's "Modern girl"!!
Really like the new song, sounds like they have got a bit more "grrrr" (Technical description!) I've got tickets to see them in Norwich in June. Did they do let me go home live, its one of my favorites :clap:
Not sure.
Don't think so though as I'm sure they only played one oldie!
Some of their new material is a lot more lively though their are a few slow songs on the new album including a waltz!
The best track is a 60's stomper - "If looks could kill".
It starts off like Guillemots "Trains to Brazil" then does it's own thing...
I think their next tour might be different set wise.
They are playing London again soon so I'll head along.
I was reviewing tonight for CD Times so I'm sure they'll get a decent write up...
Here's a snap from last night...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/daxley/IMG_0353-01.jpg
Short review and more pictures here...
http://cdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=2854
stillill
16-05-2006, 10:38
Nice bunch, supported them years ago. Singer's better looking in real life. Woof! Good song too - v catchy. Though bears something of a resemblance to "I never promised you a rose garden".
Nathan-Wind
08-06-2006, 09:08
Should be seeing them tonight. I'm getting a bit giddy though it'll be my third gig in three days and i'm due a bad one. I can be a be superstitious!
CleaDuVall_fan
08-06-2006, 10:36
Have you heard anything by Holly Throsby,Sara Storer and Clare Bowditch? I discovered them after a friend told me about them. I also really want to see Missy Higgins live.
agent thirkell
12-06-2006, 17:56
im off to see them on friday, i cannot wait :D
robbie99
12-06-2006, 17:57
im off to see them on friday, i cannot wait :D
I'm off to see them in an hour! I'll let you know how they are.
agent thirkell
12-06-2006, 18:29
^ mint!!! :thumbs: have mucho fun
robbie99
13-06-2006, 18:11
^ mint!!! :thumbs: have mucho fun
mucho fun had, good gig - about 1 hour 20mins most of the new album and a few from the previous albums(mostly underachievers), no let me go home though :cry: They are still doing Sheena Easton's "Modern girl" and finished with Suspended From Class. Technically they are very tight and the singers voice is superb.
I wouldn't worry about getting there ealy to see the supports though!
agent thirkell
13-06-2006, 19:41
^ thanks for that, im even more excited now :) my fave tune is keep it clean, hope they do that
robbie99
13-06-2006, 22:11
^ thanks for that, im even more excited now :) my fave tune is keep it clean, hope they do that
yeah, they did keep it clean so you should be in luck. Its one of my favs as well.
Also saw them in Norwich the other night. Enjoyed the gig though didnt know too much of their stuff. "Lloyd" & "Modern Girl" did stand out for me :thumbs:
Off to see Joan As Policewoman at same venue Saturday
agent thirkell
16-06-2006, 23:39
just got back from the gig, it was sooooo much fun. my fave was let's get out of this country with you can call me al stuck on the end lol. no keep it clean though, but still immense. got the two girls to sign our tickets afterwards too :thumbs: great stuff
Just got this months Q in the post.
It's got a free cd of 80's covers and includes Camera Obscura's version of Sheena Easton's "Modern girl".
Just got this months Q in the post.
It's got a free cd of 80's covers and includes Camera Obscura's version of Sheena Easton's "Modern girl".
Cheers for heads up - will have to grab it when it comes out in a few days :thumbs:
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