Serene and complex
Vicky Greer
14:59 11th August 2021

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Courtney Barnett has just shared another track from her upcoming album Things Take Time, Take Time, which is set for release 12 November on Marathon Artists. ‘Before You Gotta Go’ is said to be a highlight of the new album, and Barnett produced the track alongside Stella Mozgawa.

Although ‘Before You Gotta Go’ is a laid-back, serene song, it is elaborately crafted from layers of guitars, bass, drums and synths to make it sound full and expansive. The simplicity of the song's elements arranged in such a way allows Barnett’s vocals to shine through. The priority in this album is to express yourself through feeling rather than what you say: “Sometimes I try to say everything in one song, or put my whole belief system into a vox pop, but you just can't do that — it's impossible,” she says.

Things Take Time, Take Time Tracklist

  1. Rae Street
  2. Sunfair Sundown
  3. Here’s The Thing
  4. Before You Gotta Go
  5. Turning Green
  6. Take It Day By Day
  7. If I Don’t Hear From You Tonight
  8. Write A List Of Things To Look Forward To
  9. Splendour
  10. Oh The Night

Things Take Time, Take Time arrives 12 November on Marathon Artists.

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Photo: Mia Mala McDonald