album · November 18, 2013
The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas
House Anxiety RecordsSee this day
indie rockalternative
This 2013 release compiles Barnett's first two EPs, 'I Was a Teenage Spy' and 'How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose,' offering an early, raw look at her distinctive indie-rock sound and wry lyrical observations. It served as a crucial introduction for listeners ahead of her breakthrough debut album.
- The EPs were recorded in Barnett's bedroom studio over the course of a year.
- The release features standout tracks like "Avant Gardener" and "History Teacher."
- The compilation was released by House Anxiety Records, an indie label known for supporting emerging talent.
Courtney Barnett is an Australian singer-songwriter and musician from Melbourne, known for her laconic, observational lyrics and deadpan vocal delivery. She was an emerging artist in the early 2010s, gaining international attention for her witty songwriting and slacker-rock guitar style.
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