Every musical trend has its time. Some last a few years, others fade away quickly. In 2015, a 28-year-old Australian singer-songwriter released her debut album, on which she clearly drew inspiration from the music of her childhood, which was evidently heavily influenced by grunge.
But Courtney Barnett hasn’t been content simply to copy her idols; she uses distorted guitars more as a stylistic device to accompany her songs. The focus is more on the lyrics, which she sings in a spoken style, much as Lou Reed did in many of his songs.
As the title of the LP, Sometimes I Sit And Think, And Sometimes I Just Sit, suggests, Barnett possesses remarkable lyrical power. It is rare for a newcomer to have compiled such incisive songs about everyday events and observations – some of them so sarcastic – on a single album.
Put me on a pedestal and I’ll only disappoint you
Tell me I’m exceptional, I promise to exploit you
Give me all your money and I’ll make some origami, honey
I think you’re a joke, but I don’t find you very funny
The only thing one could possibly find fault with regarding this album is that it is virtually perfect and hard to beat.
Courtney Barnett - Nobody Cares If You Don't Go To The Party
Courtney Barnett - Pedestrians At Best
Courtney Barnett - Depreston
Courtney Barnett - Elevator Operator
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