A New Fave
Let's Get Out Of This Country - Camera Obscura - Let's Get Out Of This Country
This scottish band sounds like Belle and Sebastian which is a big compliment in our house.
If you like the sounds of Camera Obscura, check out their most recent record Let's Get Out of This Country
Just discovered them last week on last.fm. Also, California Snow Story which shares some Camera Obscura roots:
http://urltea.com/10wt
Posted by: Greg | July 20, 2007 at 08:22 AM
Yay - for once I'm ahead of you, Fred - have been listening to Camera Obscura for a couple of months (I know - why didn't I tell you ...) - eMusic has their new "keep it Clean" EP (is there a new term for that?) which is also nice. Have you checked out The Clientele? http://www.emusic.com/artist/The-Clientele-MP3-Download/11590061.html
They're another Scottish band with a very 60s sound
Posted by: Ric | July 20, 2007 at 11:23 AM
We've been diehard Cam fans since seeing them last February in a small club. They're my wife's new all time favorite.
I'm not sure about the comparison to B&S, though. Maybe a bit to The Life Pursuit (which is B&S's best album BY FAR imho) but clearly Cam has one of the most unique, lush, amazing sounds out there right now. It was a real treat seeing them live and I highly recommend it next time they're in the States.
Posted by: nick davis | July 20, 2007 at 11:47 AM
Thanks for this exiting blog...
Posted by: SNCF | July 20, 2007 at 03:11 PM
It's great to see that the UK remains a cradle of terrific bands
Posted by: gian fulgoni | July 21, 2007 at 03:00 PM