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Camera Obscura brings twee to Bottletree

Posted on Nov 23, 2009 in Features

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Bottletree was filled with twee on Thursday night, Nov. 19. Scottish band Camera Obscura played a show with California band Papercuts as their openers.

Papercuts sounded a bit like an amalgamation of the Raveonettes and the Thrills, with their surfy, reverby guitar and dreamy pop melodies floating amidst lead singer Jason Quever’s croon.

They played a well-arranged set, which included a brand new song they had only played one time live prior to Thursday’s show.

“We don’t even have a name for [the song] yet,” bassist Frankie Koeller said. “This is only the second time we’ve played it live.”

Shortly after the Papercuts’ set, Camera Obscura took the stage.

It was a long-awaited show, as the band was originally scheduled to play a show several months ago but had to cancel the show at the last minute.

The band took the stage in silence, with the audience not knowing whether to clap for them or let them concentrate on getting ready. But when someone from the crowd yelled a loud “Tracyanne,” the rest chimed in with a round of applause.

Camera Obscura opened their set with the title track from their latest album, “My Maudlin Career.”

They played a mixture of both old and new songs, including fan favorites such as “French Navy,” “The Sweetest Thing,” “If Looks Could Kill,” “Teenagers,” and “Lloyd, I’m Ready to Be Heartbroken,” which had practically everyone in the audience singing the refrain.

Lead singer Tracyanne Campbell, known for her straight face while performing, complemented her somber expression with a belted black dress, shimmery tights and black peep-toe pumps.

However, the music they played was far from somber.

Laden with ’60s-inspired Motown pop sensibilities and sing-along melodies, their set had the audience in a feel-good mood throughout the show.

For more information on tour dates, check out http://www.camera-obscura.net.

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