Camera Obscura – Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken
In 1984, Lloyd Cole and the Commotions released their debut album. One of the songs on the album is named 'Are You Ready to Be Heartbroken?'
In 2006, Scottish indie-pop band Camera Obscura released 'Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken'.
There's a lot of good things to be said about a band whose album cover is twee, filled with reference, and features a person who looks both fearful and freaked out.
The song sounds like it's simultaneously performed by an indie-pop band and an orchestra, with a classic organ intro that leads into a reverby-ish Phil Spector thing with a jangly guitar melody. Produced by the guitarist from The Bear Quartet and one third of Peter Bjorn and John, this is a golden little nugget of indie-pop sweetness.
I love how the singer sounds bored. The violin works well in this track. It's very well-produced. Horns come and go. The guitar, drums, and horns go well together. Aah. Thank you, all involved.