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Camera Obscura
Formed: 1996 in Glasgow, Scotland
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Group Members: John Henderson, Richard Colburn, Kenny McKeeve, Gavin Dunbar, Lindsey Boyd, Tracyanne Campbell, Nigel Baillie, Carey Lander, Lee Thomson, ...See All
Biography: 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 ...Read full biography
Let's Get Out of This Country
Let's Get Out of This Country
Released: 2006
Label: Merge
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If this review could be one word long, that word would be "enchanting." Camera Obscura has always been lovely but they've made the jump to truly enchanting with their third album, Let's Get Out of This ...Read full review
Underachievers Please Try Harder
Underachievers Please Try Harder
Released: 2003
Label: Merge
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Camera Obscura has no doubt worn out their copy of If You're Feeling Sinister by now. Yes, their fellow Glasgow residents Belle & Sebastian are a huge influence on the group as the two share a similar ...Read full review
More Camera Obscura albums: Main Albums (4), Singles & EPs (16)
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