It seems the extremely cold weather has calmed down a bit, as it has become a little warmer around here this week. Which makes the timing of this announcement about Camera Obscura’s forthcoming album all the more exciting. It’s almost as if Spring is already here, as listening to anything from this group is almost like having a little bit of sunshine in the palm of your hand. I dare you to listen to them and not at least feel as if your day hasn’t been brightened even slighty.
The band recently signed to 4AD, which will release their fourth album titled My Maudlin Career (I love that name!) due out on April 21st. Also, the title track has been made available for download, which prompted me to turn the volume all the way up on my speakers before I started to listen.
The first thing I noticed right away is the twinkling piano that continues throughout the entire song, followed by a ringing guitar solo towards the end. It’s absolutely lovely, and of course, Tracyanne Campbell’s sweet, saccharine vocals are always a treat to hear. It may not have the immediate punch of “Lloyd, I’m Ready to be Heartbroken” or “Let’s Get Out of This Country” from the last album, but it’s good enough in its own right.
MP3: Camera Obscura :: “My Maudlin Career”
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Wow, can’t believe it is here. Tracyanne could sing a chinese menu and I’d listen. True, not as immediately pleasing of some of their other most popular songs but still great. I hope they come around our way on tour. Thanks for the heads up.
Jeff
aleluya hermanos! por fin un nuevo trabajo de los de glasgow, ya puedo morir tranquilo. es una lástima que no hagan un concierto por las islas canarias, pero bueno… me conformo con un disco cada tres años… i love them, specially tracyanne