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The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas

Courtney Barnett · 2013

56 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock ยท indie rock ยท psychedelic rock

A raw blend of witty storytelling and gritty instrumentation that captures suburban ennui with a uniquely Australian perspective.

The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas is an album by Courtney Barnett, released in 2013. A raw blend of witty storytelling and gritty instrumentation that captures suburban ennui with a uniquely Australian perspective. The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and garnering attention from influential publications like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. It marked Barnett's emergence into the mainstream, influencing a wave of indie artists who embraced similar confessional songwriting styles. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas sound like?

A raw blend of witty storytelling and gritty instrumentation that captures suburban ennui with a uniquely Australian perspective. Rooted in alternative rock and indie rock.

What makes The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas by Courtney Barnett notable?

The album received widespread critical acclaim, earning a spot on numerous year-end lists and garnering attention from influential publications like Pitchfork and Rolling Stone. It marked Barnett's emergence into the mainstream, influencing a wave of indie artists who embraced similar confessional songwriting styles. Released in 2013, The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas was Courtney Barnett's first major collection following her initial DIY releases. This compilation showcased her unique voice and lyrical prowess, establishing her as a significant figure in the indie rock scene just before her breakthrough album, Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit.

How many songs are on The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas?

The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas has 12 tracks, running approximately 56 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·56:14

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Out of the Woodwork Standout 5:50
  • 2 Don't Apply Compression Gently 3:35
  • 3 Avant Gardener Standout 5:12
  • 4 History Eraser Standout 3:28
  • 5 David 2:53
  • 6 Anonymous Club 5:50
  • 7 Lance Jr 3:27
  • 8 Are You Looking After Yourself? 7:42
  • 9 Scotty Says 3:52
  • 10 Canned Tomatoes (Whole) 4:32
  • 11 Porcelain 7:07
  • 12 Ode to Odetta 2:46

Release Date

January 1, 2013

Artist Origin

Australia

Runtime

56 min 14 sec