Creature of Habit (album)
| Creature of Habit | ||||
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| Released | 27 March 2026 | |||
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| Length | 38:43 | |||
| Label | Mom + Pop | |||
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| Singles from Creature of Habit | ||||
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| Source | Rating |
| DIY | [5] |
| Mojo | [6] |
| Record Collector | [7] |
| Uncut | 8/10[1] |
Creature of Habit is the fourth studio album by Australian singer-songwriter Courtney Barnett. It was announced in January 2026 and is scheduled for release on 27 March 2026 by Mom + Pop Music.[8]
The album was written after Barnett relocated from Melbourne to Los Angeles and following the disestablishment of her record label Milk! Records in 2023.[9]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Stay in Your Lane" | 3:14 |
| 2. | "Wonder" | 3:43 |
| 3. | "Site Unseen" (featuring Waxahatchee) | 2:46 |
| 4. | "Mostly Patient" | 3:32 |
| 5. | "One Thing at a Time" | 4:42 |
| 6. | "Mantis" | 4:40 |
| 7. | "Sugar Plum" | 4:35 |
| 8. | "Same" | 3:27 |
| 9. | "Great Advice" | 2:39 |
| 10. | "Another Beautiful Day" | 5:25 |
| Total length: | 38:43 | |
Personnel
Credits adapted from the Uncut magazine review.[1]
- Courtney Barnett – vocals, guitar, bass, Wurlitzer, production
- Zachary Dawes – bass
- Andrew Sloane – bass
- Stella Mozgawa – drums, piano, percussion, synth, bass, production
- Waxahatchee – vocals on "Site Unseen"
- Flea – bass on "One Thing at a Time"
- John Congleton – production
- Marta Salogni – production
References
- ^ a b c O'Connell, Sharon (27 February 2026). "New Albums: Courtney Barnett – Creature Of Habit". Uncut. No. 350 (April 2026). Yalding, Kent, England: Kelsey Media. pp. 24–25. ISSN 1368-0722.
- ^ Chelosky, Danielle (15 October 2025). "Courtney Barnett "Stay in Your Lane"". Stereogum. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ Breihan, Tom (20 January 2026). "Courtney Barnett Announces New Album Creature Of Habit: Hear "Site Unseen" (featuring Waxahatchee)". Stereogum. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ "Courtney Barnett Debuts Two New Tracks from Upcoming Album Creature of Habit". noise11. 24 February 2026. Retrieved 24 February 2026.
- ^ McNally, Dylan (9 March 2026). "Albums: Courtney Barnett – Creature Of Habit". DIY. No. 158 (March 2026). p. 51.
- ^ Chick, Stevie (17 March 2026). "Filter Albums: Unknown pleasures". Mojo. No. 390 (May 2026). London: H Bauer Publishing. p. 85. ISSN 1351-0193.
- ^ Harley, Kevin (19 February 2026). "Changing Lanes: Melbourne indie star moves to LA and turns the dial". Record Collector. No. 581 (March 2026). London: Diamond Publishing Limited. p. 102. ISSN 0261-250X.
- ^ Paul Cashmere (21 January 2026). "Courtney Barnett Announces New Album Creature of Habit". noise11. Retrieved 24 January 2026.
- ^ "Courtney Barnett announces new album Creature of Habit with reflective single "Site Unseen'" featuring Waxahatchee". NME. 20 January 2026. Retrieved 31 January 2026.