I've been stood up on Friday morning. I've just sat outside a virtual classroom for 45 minutes and not been admitted. Never mind. I've used up at my tissues. There are more seriouser issues. I have an hour and forty five minutes to kick my heels and listen to Courtney Barnett's latest record Creature Of Habit a couple of times and share my thoughts with you here. Life gets worse.
Courtney has been an old friend of this blog in its thirteen years and counting. One of it's consistents. I love Courtney. I'm not ashamed to say so. I've been in he same room with her a few times and it was always a pleasure. Creature Of Habit finds her doing what we've come to expect of her. Share some wry and sharp witticism and her latest portfolio. Her latest favourite things.
It's a workable record without immediately appearing to be a classic. I suspect it needs to be worn in like a pair of shoes, and that's what I plan to do over the coming weeks. Get to know the songs. Just like it takes a few weeks to get to now your new students when you get a new class. This feels good. It won't be an irksome task.
Courtney has a particular gift. It feels like she's talking to to you. And as a listener I have too say that feels really nice. That's a rare gift. I'll fix some breakfast and keep listening. On first hearing, last track Another Beautiful Day sounds like the standout. This might change. I expect the songs to grow.. Chutes in a pot.
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