Camera Obscura
The Scottish ensemble Camera Obscura formed in 1996, when vocalist Tracyanne Campbell, percussionist John Henderson, bassist Gavin Dunbar, and guitarist David Skirving began creating lush indie pop with orchestral flourishes and romantic lyrics. They went on to release a number of singles, one of which included contributions from Belle & Sebastian's Richard Colburn, whose band served as a stylistic touchstone for the young Camera Obscura. Three years after the band's first releases, Lee Thompson joined the lineup as a permanent drummer and {$David Sk...[more]
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Elefant releases the debut album of this Scottish six-piece. Sensitive, acoustic pop featuring delightful female vocals, rich string and horn arrangements, and perfect pop tunes like "Eighties Fan" (produced by Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian). If you think "quiet is the new loud," you'll love Camera Obscura.
MP3 $10.49
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Elefant releases the debut album of this Scottish six-piece. Sensitive, acoustic pop featuring delightful female vocals, rich string and horn arrangements, and perfect pop tunes like 'Eighties Fan' (produced by Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian). Our edition includes two extra tracks: 'Shine Like a New Pin' and 'Let's Go Bowling.' If you think 'quiet is the new loud,' you'll love Camera Obscura.
MP3 $10.49
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Elefant releases the debut album of this Scottish six-piece. Sensitive, acoustic pop featuring delightful female vocals, rich string and horn arrangements, and perfect pop tunes like "Eighties Fan" (produced by Stuart Murdoch of Belle & Sebastian). Our edition includes two extra tracks: "Shine Like a New Pin" and "Let's Go Bowling." If you think "quiet is the new loud," you'll love Camera Obscura.
CD $13.99
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EP for debut album
MP3 $10.49
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This is a 12" x 18" Camera Obscura poster from the February 17 show at El Rey Theatre with Portastatic. On 80lb matte paper. Design: Cole Gerst (Option-G)
POSTER $19.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The recent announcement of new music from Camera Obscura was met with fervor from fans and their first single in over two years is just the tonic after their short absence. "In my head, I was writing it for Al Green to sing. I was trying to write something as good as 'Belle,'" Tracyanne Campbell says of "French Navy." "French Navy" is a brilliant pop single. A tale of a heart broken in two, it's proof positive that the band have lost none of their sparkle during their hiatus - t [ read more ]
7" $8.99
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This is the second US single from their 2006 full-length, Let's Get Out Of This Country, and ties in with the start of their US tour in February. Along with the title track, this single includes two previously unreleased tracks: 'Hands Up Baby' (a duet by Kenny McKeeve and Tracyanne Campbell) and 'Alaska', recorded by Paul Savage (The Delgados) in Glasgow.
MP3 $3.15
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This is the second US single from their 2006 full-length, Let's Get Out Of This Country, and ties in with the start of their US tour in February. Along with the title track, this CD-single includes two previously unreleased tracks: "Hands Up Baby" (a duet by Kenny McKeeve and Tracyanne Campbell) and "Alaska", recorded by Paul Savage (The Delgados) in Glasgow. Limited edition (2,500).
CDep $4.99
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This is a 19" x 25" poster for the June 19, 2009 show with Camera Obscura and Anni Rossi. Hand-signed and numbered in an edition of 150.
Poster $24.99
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This is a 13" x 19" poster for the June, 8 2009 Camera Obscura show at the Fillmore. Put this poster in a ReFRAME! For more details click here.
Poster $19.99
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VINYL FORMAT. This stellar album from Glasgow's spectacular pop sextet was influenced by a wide variety of heroes: Jimmy Webb, Lloyd Cole, Connie Francis, Skeeter Davis, The Supremes, and David Lynch. Decidedly upbeat and catchy while also beautifully romantic, quiet, and reflective, this record does not disappoint.
LP $16.99
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