Courtney Barnett’s Creature of Habit marks a clear turning point in her songwriting and approach. Known for transforming the details of everyday life into sharp, affecting songs, Barnett uses this album to look inward, asking how to break patterns, quiet self-doubt and stay present inside your own life. Written during a period of major personal and professional change, Creature of Habit brings uncertainty directly into the creative process. Rather than smoothing over disruption, Barnett lets it shape the music, resulting in a record that feels deliberate, reflective and quietly assured. The familiar observational wit remains, but it’s paired with a deeper focus on emotional habits, routines and the effort it takes to move beyond them. Across her career, Barnett has steadily expanded her sound and perspective, from early breakthroughs that established her distinctive voice to later records that leaned into broader emotional and political territory. Creature of Habit builds on that trajectory, stripping things back while pushing forward, and capturing an artist taking stock without losing momentum. It’s a confident, considered statement that finds clarity in change and strength in self-examination. Available on CD and caramel vinyl LP.