I couldn't find a decent thread for them, anyway all i wanted to say is that they've signed to the great 4AD label. I'm quite sure many of you will have an album by a band/artist who are/were on 4AD.
I reckon the new Camera Obscura album will do really well now, they certainly deserve a decent selling album.
I've got all their old b-sides if you have any requests:

they are such a lovely band.they seem to get better and better with everything they do.


charlie, I can't seem to find my copy of "I love my jean" would you happen to have that?

i love my jean , just in time for burns night :D

charlie, I can't seem to find my copy of "I love my jean" would you happen to have that?

Indeed sir, leave me with it.

Put everything up, lad, everything :)

Camera Obscura..are obscure. I like them.

"I love my jean"

peel session,ill try and upload the other songs from the session.


http://www.sendspace.com/file/gugl6i

I Love My Jean e.p (studio)

I Love My Jean:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUaUNKYUk3bURIRGc9PQ
Marathon Not A Sprint:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUaUNCZEtQb0tGa1E9PQ
A Red, Red Rose:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUaUNEVEhQb0lLSkE9PQ

Oh and here's one of my favourite b-sides from the 'If Looks Could Kill' single, bit like a Lee & Nancy number..but darker.
'Hands Up Baby'
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUaUNOQ1I1bmpIRGc9PQ

"I love my jean"

peel session,ill try and upload the other songs from the session.


http://www.sendspace.com/file/gugl6i

Is it the Burns night Peel session?

Is it the Burns night Peel session?

it is indeed.

thanks again for the links,charlie.

Many thanks. :)

peel acres session.

park and ride
http://www.sendspace.com/file/k0g0g6

eighties fan
http://www.sendspace.com/file/jof277

pen and notebook
http://www.sendspace.com/file/hgouiu

sugar town
http://www.sendspace.com/file/4n0hkc

let me go home
http://www.sendspace.com/file/xx2rnx

Nearly all the b-sides from the last album's sessions were worthy of an album place themselves...very Smiths like in that respect. Nice to see a band still appreciate and respect the single format..a dying art.
This is a lovely little ditty.
'Lemon juice And Paper Cuts'
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBUaUNDSWVUME1LSkE9PQ

Thanks for the uploads. Love Camera Obscura. Anyone know when the new album's out?

Thanks for the uploads. Love Camera Obscura. Anyone know when the new album's out?

Not sure, springtime i bet..April/May perhaps.

I think this is all I can contribute

Baby Don't Go (Live)
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3tpcnr

:)

I have to appreciate that they have these singles/eps available in digital format (11 of them! Are there more?). My vinyl buying days are so far and few in between.

I can't wait to hear the Peel sessions. Thanks for the links everyone.

I have to appreciate that they have these singles/eps available in digital format (11 of them! Are there more?). My vinyl buying days are so far and few in between.

I can't wait to hear the Peel sessions. Thanks for the links everyone.

Each of the singles from the last album had a cover version exclusive to the 7" and not on the CD...similar to what Morrissey does.
Covers were:
Abba's - Super Trooper
Sheena Easton's - Modern Girl
Skeeter Davis's - I Can't Stay Mad At You
http://www.elefant.com/bands/camera-obscura

Here's the Abba cover on boob tube:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BD3fvoe74pE

Thanks for the uploads, Charlie.

Any chance of upping the b-sides from the Lloyd-single as well?


I reckon the new Camera Obscura album will do really well now, they certainly deserve a decent selling album.


I would have thought there last one must have sold pretty well, too, with the first 2 singles being so successful.

Camera Obscura's cover of abba's "super trooper"


http://www.sendspace.com/file/4q6cbk


i converted to mp3 form my record player,i heard a couple pops or crackles,but its nothing to complain about.:)

Thanks for the uploads, Charlie.

Any chance of upping the b-sides from the Lloyd-single as well?


I'll see, not sure if have them on here...bear with me Johan.

I'll see, not sure if have them on here...bear with me Johan.

i have the b- sides, just give a moment and i shall upload them.

here they are...
the loyd b-sides

roman holiday
http://www.sendspace.com/file/vaqj5i

phil and don
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yqb89e

and here is the phil and don peel session
http://www.sendspace.com/file/0erf50

Cheers Terence.
..and here's the vinyl only song from that single.
Don't say we don't give you anything.
'I Can't Stay Mad At You' (cover)
http://www.yousendit.com/download/WnBTSkhXcWZuSlFLSkE9PQ

Thanks a lot, Charlie and Terence!

Just what I needed!

snagged and loved 'Hands Up Baby' - thanks! def has that sinatra/hazelwood feel, lovely.

i had no idea their b-sides were so consistently good, very impressed.

snagged and loved 'Hands Up Baby' - thanks! def has that sinatra/hazelwood feel, lovely.

i had no idea their b-sides were so consistently good, very impressed.


Indeed they're Ellay.
News:
Their new album entitled 'My Maudlin Career' is out on April the 20th preceded by a new single called 'French Navy'.
Also If you register with their new website you get a free mp3 of the title track to the new album and rather lovely it is too...so what yer waiting for?.
http://www.camera-obscura.net/
xx
Couple of dates announced but more to come i'm sure.
23 April - Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
26 April - Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow

Indeed they're Ellay.
News:
Their new album entitled 'My Maudlin Career' is out on April the 20th preceded by a new single called 'French Navy'.
Also If you register with their new website you get a free mp3 of the title track to the new album and rather lovely it is too...so what yer waiting for?.
http://www.camera-obscura.net/
xx
Couple of dates announced but more to come i'm sure.
23 April - Shepherd's Bush Empire, London.
26 April - Barrowlands Ballroom, Glasgow

ooh, love the new album title-how perfect!!

the new song was indeed lovely. thanks charlie. hope they do a big, far-reaching tour!

Oh yeah! The new song sounds so good. Oh man, I love these guys. :D

Thank you very much Charlie. :)

Thanks for the update, Charlie! What's happened to their website, I hope it's being revamped! The single is wonderful! I hope they make to my end of the earth on their tour. And I never did comment, but I thought they had a good thing going over at Merge...

Thanks for the update, Charlie! What's happened to their website, I hope it's being revamped! The single is wonderful! I hope they make to my end of the earth on their tour. And I never did comment, but I thought they had a good thing going over at Merge...

I'm sure they'll be fine on 4AD, a godsend compared to say EMI.
Yeah the website must be having a makeover, new label, new album etc
That new song has a bit of phil spector about it..as did the last album.
x

I shall be seeing them in march,can't wait.

That new song has a bit of phil spector about it..as did the last album.
x

It's the Be My Baby introduction, a sign of a fine song.

The new single "French Navy" is a cracking tune.

The new single "French Navy" is a cracking tune.

Where have you heard it? I am quite desperate to.

Where have you heard it? I am quite desperate to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cxJ-U690i8 :)

Also, here is 'Swans' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnuoAowiPiM and 'You Told A Lie' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtJ-1E8XsOk
I can't wait 'til April.

Cos i like you all here's the single:
http://www.yousendit.com/download/U0d3bGtITWNYSHhjR0E9PQ

That said i'm waiting for the album, i'm not going to download that before it comes out. Well i mean i'll pop to the shops for it...some bands are worth it.

Thanks for the links jesuisbryony.
x

:) Oh you are kind.

Let's Get Out Of This Country made my 4 gig cut :thumb:
some others might if i can find room, but i dont wanna be loaded down with a lot of twee, you know? :crazy:

I am a bad boy, I am listening to the new album right now.I shall give a review after a few listens.

I am a bad boy, I am listening to the new album right now.I shall give a review after a few listens.

You just can't say that without sharing!

You just can't say that without sharing!

You did say I was evil! why would I share ?,but as I am actually a nice guy, despite what you said,I can upload it.
gimme a little while.


and so far, its very very good.they seem to improve with every album.

for those who would like it ...


http://www.sendspace.com/file/9atib1

Music and personality should always remain seperate.

I'm gonna suck up to you no matter what you say from now on.

Music and personality should always remain seperate.

I'm gonna suck up to you no matter what you say from now on.

Hahah, no need for that,its rather okay to not always agree on things,but enjoy the album,its rather good.

Oh my...
So far resisting, years of refusal.

Thank you! Although I am currently resisting the album. April awaits..

Gave in to temptation. Have to say the jury is still out on this one...

Her voice sounds even better on this record than any of the previous ones. The nicest voice in music has improved, I reckon. :blushing:

I love sendspace, I was just about to download it (even though I should know better) but it's been taken down already.

I love sendspace, I was just about to download it (even though I should know better) but it's been taken down already.

Same here. Any chance of putting it back up again?

gimme a moment, and i can upload again, if you like...

Ow, I was going to wait but if you would yes please. :)

Ow, I was going to wait but if you would yes please. :)

not a problem, sendspace tells me it will be uploaded in about 24 minutes or so.

not a problem, sendspace tells me it will be uploaded in about 24 minutes or so.

Many thanks. Really looking forward to hearing this.

okie dokie artichokies, this is the last time I am posting it.

enjoy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bz309f

okie dokie artichokies, this is the last time I am posting it.

enjoy!

http://www.sendspace.com/file/bz309f

Cheers! Listening now.

On Marc Riley tuneet
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/marc_riley/

Thank you

Love it, love it, love it! Maybe not as good as their first album which is probably in my personal top 20 but brilliant! Highlights are French Navy - possibly their catchiest single ever - Swans, and My Maudlin Career. Wish I could work out all the lyrics though, the Glaswegian accent has never been my strong point.

Here's the video for French Navy :)
http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/musicvideo/783-camera-obscura-french-navy-4ad

Also, Camera Obscura at SXSW

French Navy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i70CRZpqOi4
Lloyd
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mN8VNarj0R4
The Sweetest Thing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS7tRv4rxvE
Let's Get Out Of This Country
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrR5FRbUC6U
and there are a few others.

Sadly I won't be able to see them next month due to Art and French exams. :(

i just read that they're coming to my favorite local venue. i am so excited :guitar::guitar::guitar:

Can someone upload some Camera Obscura full length albums....thanks!

Can someone upload some Camera Obscura full length albums....thanks!

they're a small and struggling (commercially) indie band - why not go out and buy them?

(the albums, that is, not the actual band)

they're a small and struggling (commercially) indie band - why not go out and buy them?

(the albums, that is, not the actual band)

I doubt it's album sales that they are relying upon to survive as a band. I think it's more probably money they get from gigs. The more peole who hear the album, the more people who will go to the gigs.

My Maudlin Career was given 9/10 in the NME but don't let that put you off! :)

My Maudlin Career was given 9/10 in the NME but don't let that put you off! :)

They should have given it a 10/10.

Hiya guys, you should check out 'The School' (if you haven't already). Very similar sound to Camera Obscura. :D

French Navy didn't even make the top 75 singles last week. What is wrong with people?

Don't forget to buy the album, came out yesterday.

French Navy didn't even make the top 75 singles last week. What is wrong with people?

Don't forget to buy the album, came out yesterday.

I agree, the equally catchy Lloyd single didn't make the top 100.
the album will fair better, bought mine anyroad.

I agree, the equally catchy Lloyd single didn't make the top 100.
the album will fair better, bought mine anyroad.

Couldn't find it in either my local independent record shop or HMV. Anyone else having trouble tracking it down?

Couldn't find it in either my local independent record shop or HMV. Anyone else having trouble tracking it down?

try these

http://www.actionrecords.co.uk
normally really good


I'm off to see them again end of the week - can't wait.

Amazon (U.S) CD #1 in Indie-Rock category. :)

Insound has a promo poster to go with your LP pre-order:
http://www.insound.com/Camera_Obscura_My_Maudlin_Career__PRE-ORDER_LP/productmain/p/INS54371/

Paul Morley talks about Camera Obscura

http://vimeo.com/4276283

Here is one of their new b-sides,

You're the Only Star in my Blue Heaven (http://www.sendspace.com/file/qllrqx) :)

Does anyone have the b-side from the vinyl issuing of French Navy?

Just found out Camera Obscura will be playing Sunday 26th July Ben & Jerry's Sundae festival Clapham Common, London. :)

You can book tickets from http://benandjerrys.co.uk

Just found out Camera Obscura will be playing Sunday 26th July Ben & Jerry's Sundae festival Clapham Common, London. :)

You can book tickets from http://benandjerrys.co.uk

looks like a good line-up. Tilly on the Wall and the Human League also playing.
three top-notch bands for a tenner. bargain!

Wonderful!

JULY

Fri 10 Jul UK T In The Park Festival

Sun 12 Jul Ireland Oxegen festival

Sat 18 Jul UK Suffolk Latitude Festival

Sat 25 Jul UK Derbyshire Indietracks festival

Sun 26 Jul UK London Ben & Jerry's Sundae

AUGUST

Sun 2 Aug UK Cardiff Big Weekend

Sat 8 Aug UK Ayrshire Dean Castle - with Lloyd Cole (how good is that
going to be?)

Sat 15 Aug France St Malo La Route de Rock

Sun 23 Aug UK Hay-on-Wye Green Man Festival

Sat 29 Aug Sweden Stockholm Popaganda Festival

SEPTEMBER

Sat 26 Sep UK Southend Village Green Festival

Mon 28 Sep Belgium Venue TBC

Tue 29 Sep Germany Osnabruck Glanz & Gloria

Wed 30 Sep Denmark Copenhagen Loppen

OCTOBER

Thu 1 Oct Sweden Gothenburg Parken

Fri 2 Oct Norway Oslo Parkteatret

Sat 3 Oct Sweden Stockholm Strand

Mon 5 Oct Sweden Malmo Debaser

Tue 6 Oct Denmark Aarhus Woxhall

Wed 7 Oct Germany Hamburg Knust

Thu 8 Oct Germany Berlin Postbahnhof

Fri 9 Oct Czech Republic Prague The Cross Club

Sat 10 Oct Austria Vienna Flex

Mon 12 Oct Germany Munich 59to1

Tue 13 Oct Switzerland Zurich Abart

Wed 14 Oct Italy Milan Casa 139

Thu 15 Oct France Venue TBC

Fri 16 Oct France Paris Maroquinerie

Sun 18 Oct France Tourcoing Grand Mix

Mon 19 Oct Belgium Brussels Ancienne Belgique

Tue 20 Oct Holland Amsterdam Paradiso

Thu 22 Oct UK Norwich Waterfront

Fri 23 Oct UK Brighton Komedia

Sat 24 Oct UK Exeter Phoenix

Sun 25 Oct UK Bristol Thekla

Mon 26 Oct UK Lancaster Library

Tue 27 Oct UK Leeds Cockpit

Thu 29 Oct UK Glasgow Barrowlands

NOVEMBER

Tue 3 Nov UK London Shepherd's Bush Empire

Thu 5 Nov Spain Zaragoza Casa Del Loco

Fri 6 Nov Spain Salamanca Multiusos Sanchez Paraiso

Sat 7 Nov Spain Valladolid Fair

Sun 8 Nov Spain Madrid Heineken

Mon 9 Nov Spain Barcelona Apolo

Camera Obscura are great. :thumb:.

Camera Obscura are great. :thumb:.

They are indeed the tops

This band is extremely [overwhelmingly positive adjective here.] Biggest Bluest Hi Fi is made of delicious. tru fax.

Some added UK dates.

Thu 22 Oct UK Norwich Waterfront

Fri 23 Oct UK Brighton Komedia

Sat 24 Oct UK Exeter Phoenix

Sun 25 Oct UK Bristol Thekla

Mon 26 Oct UK Lancaster Library

Tue 27 Oct UK Leeds Cockpit

Thu 29 Oct UK Glasgow Barrowlands

NOVEMBER

Tue 3 Nov UK London Shepherd's Bush Empire

Some added UK dates.

Thu 22 Oct UK Norwich Waterfront

Fri 23 Oct UK Brighton Komedia

Sat 24 Oct UK Exeter Phoenix

Sun 25 Oct UK Bristol Thekla

Mon 26 Oct UK Lancaster Library

Tue 27 Oct UK Leeds Cockpit

Thu 29 Oct UK Glasgow Barrowlands

NOVEMBER

Tue 3 Nov UK London Shepherd's Bush Empire

:eek: Norwich! Yay :D
I'm totally planning to go now. :)

Gutted! Gig in my hometown and i can't go :(

Will be in London for Moz at RAH. Not too sad then :p

I may be going to the Norwich gig, not too sure whether I can make it yet though. :(.

They're on Janice Long tonight, ladies and gents.

They're on Janice Long tonight, ladies and gents.

Bloody hell she really does have the graveyard shift, shocking considering the crap on daytime radio..Sara Cox & that trollop Fearne Cotton to name but two.

Thank you for that btw. x

Bloody hell she really does have the graveyard shift, shocking considering the crap on daytime radio..Sara Cox & that trollop Fearne Cotton to name but two.

Thank you for that btw. x

Oh they're height of idiocy, though not quite as repulsive as Whiley.
Camera Obscura are on 'Absolute' too because you can never have too much of a good thing!

Ive got Biggest Bluest Hi Fi...

What album should I get next??

I loved Hey Lloyd, and quite liked Roman Holiday, but found the album pretty disappointing.
I liked the last single (French Army?) and a song they done on Radcliffe's (or possibly Long's) show. Reckon I'd like the new album?

I loved Hey Lloyd, and quite liked Roman Holiday, but found the album pretty disappointing.
I liked the last single (French Army?) and a song they done on Radcliffe's (or possibly Long's) show. Reckon I'd like the new album?

Actually last single is called French Navy.

Ive got Biggest Bluest Hi Fi...

What album should I get next??

They're all worth getting so you may as well go in release order (If you want to obviously)
So:
'Underachievers please try harder'
'Let's Get Out Of This Country'
'My Maudlin Career'
If you get hold of 'Rare UK Bird' I'll take my cap off to you, easy to find as a download mind.
They're a brilliant b-side band too, the b-sides often eclipse some of the album tracks. I'd recommend as many singles as you can get hold of,
hope this helps.

Hey, they played in the building I work at a couple months ago and I was walking through the backstage area to go out to my car while they were doing their soundcheck. I stopped and listened for a while - they were great!

Camera Obscura. Love.

A rather good session for Pitchfork telly.
http://pitchfork.com/tv/#/episode/2029-camera-obscura/1

I loved Hey Lloyd, and quite liked Roman Holiday, but found the album pretty disappointing.
I liked the last single (French Army?) and a song they done on Radcliffe's (or possibly Long's) show. Reckon I'd like the new album?

"French Navy". I quite like the new album.

I'm new to them, been listening to My Maudlin Career a lot lately. I love it (James is stuck in my head)!
Tracyanne's voice is heavenly. :sweet:

How jolly
nhSanTYPm2g

Anyone going to see them play this year?
half a person and I are going to see them play the Barowlands in Glasgow if anyone wants to join us

Saw them play live for free and Traceyanne so flirted with me, so suck on that.

They're on George Lamb's show today.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/6music/shows/georgelamb/


It wasn't up to much, he's crap at interviews anyway.