My Maudlin Career
by Camera Obscura
  • Record Label: 4AD
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2009
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Uncut
    60
    Nothing is a strong as 'Hey Lloyd...' and Traceyanne Campbell's lachrymose croon is struggling to find new melodies, but on tracks like 'French Navy' and 'Honey In The Sun,' CO remain heartbreakingly lucid. [May 2009, p.80]
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Awards & Rankings

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#86 Best Album of 2009

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 33
  3. Negative: 4 out of 33
  1. EludiumQ36
    Aug 11, 2018
    7
    Though "French Navy" is my only real favorite of the album, I'd still use this as background music like during shopping and the such. I stillThough "French Navy" is my only real favorite of the album, I'd still use this as background music like during shopping and the such. I still love their overall sound, their imagery, and the feeling the music inspires.… Full Review »
  2. Vampire25
    Feb 14, 2013
    8
    This is the album that exposed me to Camera Obscura, and I must admit, I love some these tracks on this album. The opener "French Navy" is oneThis is the album that exposed me to Camera Obscura, and I must admit, I love some these tracks on this album. The opener "French Navy" is one of the best indie pop openers I've ever heard. The vocals are gentle and cute in the most harmonic way. The whole record sounds like this girl that has just discovered love and can't get enough of it. All In All, the lyrics are very joyous and the production very crisp. Camera Obscura are a great indie pop band, and indie pop's not really my forte.… Full Review »
  3. JamesB
    Jul 16, 2009
    9
    Pure unbridled bliss! So melodic, so beautifully sad, so absolutely awesome!
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