Courtney Barnett — Creature of Habit (2026)
Creature of Habit finds Courtney Barnett returning to a more energetic, guitar-driven sound while retaining the introspective songwriting that has defined her recent work. If Things Take Time, Take Time felt like a quiet conversation, Creature of Habit feels like a long drive through the desert with the windows down—restless, reflective, and searching for direction.
Recorded in Joshua Tree and Los Angeles, the album explores themes of change, self-doubt, routine, and creative rebirth. Barnett's trademark observational lyricism remains intact, but there's a newfound confidence beneath the uncertainty. Songs wrestle with feeling stuck while simultaneously pushing toward growth, creating one of the most personal records of her career.
Musically, the album balances jangly indie rock, fuzzy guitars, melodic hooks, and spacious arrangements. Collaborations with musicians including Waxahatchee and producer John Congleton help broaden the palette while keeping Barnett's distinctive voice front and center.
🎶 Track Listing — Creature of Habit
- Stay In Your Lane
- Wonder
- Site Unseen (feat. Waxahatchee)
- Mostly Patient
- One Thing At A Time
- Mantis
- Sugar Plum
- Same
- Great Advice
- Another Beautiful Day