The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas

The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas
Compilation album by
Courtney Barnett
Released14 October 2013 (2013-10-14) (UK)
Genre
Length56:14
Label
Courtney Barnett chronology
How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose
(2013) 		The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas
(2013) 		Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit
(2015)

The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas is a compilation by Australian rock musician Courtney Barnett which compiles two of her previous EPs: How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose (tracks 1–6) and I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris (tracks 7–12). It was released by Marathon Artists' House Anxiety Records on 14 October 2013 in the UK, and on the following day in the US.[1]

Composition

Mike Powell for Rolling Stone saw Barnett's sound as "jangly, rumpled" indie rock like that of Pavement and even recalling early Bob Dylan.[2] It also digs into "freewheeling" anti-folk songs like on "History Eraser".[3]

It is also rich in psychedelia sounds, from her "psychedelic-leaning guitar wails" to her "psych-smeared, full-band backing."[4][5]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[4]
ConsequenceB[8]
Cuepoint (Expert Witness)(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)[7]
Louder Than War8/10[9]
NME[3]
Pitchfork7.8/10[6]
PopMatters7/10[1]
Rolling Stone[2]
Under the Radar7.5/10[5]

Rolling Stone's Mike Powell gave the EP 3 out of 5 stars, calling it "an informal introduction to an artist who probably has more to offer."[2] In contrast, AllMusic's Scott Kerr was more favorable in his review of the EP, giving it 4 out of 5 stars and writing that "It's clear to see that together these EPs are an indicator of her wonderful songwriting talent."[4]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Courtney Barnett, except where noted

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Out of the Woodwork" 5:50
2."Don't Apply Compression Gently" 3:35
3."Avant Gardener" 5:12
4."History Eraser" 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"
  • Barnett
  • Bob Harrow
7:07
12."Ode to Odetta" 2:46

Personnel

All credits adapted from the EP's Bandcamp page.[10]

How to Carve a Carrot into a Rose (2013)

Courtney Barnett and the Courtney Barnetts

  • Courtney Barnett, Dave Mudie, Bones Sloane, Dan Luscombe, Alex Hamilton, Pete Convery, Bob Harrow

Technical

  • Dan Luscombe – mixing (1, 2, 3, 6)
  • Dann Hume – mixing (4 & 5)
  • Simon Cotter – recording at Headgap
  • Joe at Crystal – mastering

I've Got a Friend Called Emily Ferris (2012)

Courtney Barnett and the Courtney Barnetts

  • Courtney Barnett, Brent DeBoer, Pete Convery, Alex Hamilton, Peter Lubulwa, Daniel Firth, Alex Francis, Bob Harrow

Technical

  • Daniel Firth – recording, mixing
  • Joe at Crystal – mastering

Charts

Chart Peak position
US Billboard 200[11] 165
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[12] 2
US Folk Albums (Billboard)[13] 6

References

  1. ^ a b Pan, Arnold (14 November 2013). "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas". PopMatters.
  2. ^ a b c Powell, Mike (12 November 2013). "Courtney Barnett: The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas". Rolling Stone.
  3. ^ a b Perry, Kevin EG. "Courtney Barnett – 'The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas' Review". NME.
  4. ^ a b c Kerr, Scott. "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". AllMusic.
  5. ^ a b Hays Davis (24 October 2013). "Courtney Barnett: The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas (House Anxiety/Marathon Artists) Review". Under the Radar. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  6. ^ Zoladz, Lindsay. "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". Pitchfork Media.
  7. ^ Christgau, Robert (20 February 2015). "Ex Hex / Allo Darlin' / Alvvays / Shilpa Ray / Courtney Barnett / Girlpool / Potty Mouth". Cuepoint. Medium. Archived from the original on 24 September 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2023.
  8. ^ Kitching, Bryant (6 December 2013). "Courtney Barnett – The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". Consequence of Sound.
  9. ^ Arash Torabi (15 April 2014). "Courtney Barnett: The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas – album review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  10. ^ "The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas by courtney barnett". courtneybarnett.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
  11. ^ "Courtney Barnett Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  12. ^ "Courtney Barnett Chart History (Heatseekers Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 May 2017.
  13. ^ "Courtney Barnett Chart History (Top Americana/Folk Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 17 May 2017.