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[6]
Cuepoint (Expert Witness)(2-star Honorable Mention)(2-star Honorable Mention)[7]
Louder Than War8/10[8]
NME[3]
Pitchfork7.8/10[9]
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]

The song "Avant Gardener" played over the credits at the end of Season Two of the Netflix series Bojack Horseman.

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. 1 2 Pan, Arnold (14 November 2013). "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas". PopMatters.
  2. 1 2 3 Powell, Mike (12 November 2013). "Courtney Barnett: The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas". Rolling Stone.
  3. 1 2 Perry, Kevin EG. "Courtney Barnett – 'The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas' Review". NME.
  4. 1 2 3 Kerr, Scott. "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". AllMusic.
  5. 1 2 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. ↑ Kitching, Bryant (6 December 2013). "Courtney Barnett – The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". Consequence of Sound.
  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. ↑ Arash Torabi (15 April 2014). "Courtney Barnett: The Double EP: A Sea Of Split Peas – album review". Louder Than War. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  9. ↑ Zoladz, Lindsay. "The Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas Review". Pitchfork Media.
  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.
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