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As debut albums by young bands go, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars is nearly flawless. With a slight southern twinge in her voice, the 22-year-old Brickell churned out brilliant lyrics and captivating vocal performances, backed by the solid and innovative players that comprised the original New Bos -- Kenny Withrow, Brad Houser, John Bush, and Brandon Aly. Twisting words like putty, Brickell wraps herself up in phrases and melodic lines with layers of meaning not easily grasped at first listen. Her simple observations offer deep contemplations for the willing disciples of her musical philosophies. The catchy breakthrough hit "What I Am" is the perfect example: "I'm not aware of too many things/I know what I know, if you know what I mean." Zen and the art of songwriting. On other fronts, Brickell's fascination with actress Edie Sedgwick turned itself into "Little Miss S.," while strained friendships inspired "Circle." Every song on this record hits its mark and is worthy of special attention. How well does "Nothing" capture the frustration of a non-communicative partner? Very well, indeed. Then there's "The Wheel," "She," and "Air of December." Highlights, one and all. Rather than an overblown big rock finish, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars closes with a solo acoustic performance of "I Do," a quiet plea for a partner who's equal and true, complete and steady; yet another testimony to the simplicity and thoughtfulness that this album and this band offer. "What I Am" did more than kick off a record, it jump-started a career amidst the clamor of the late-'80s folk-rock scene. Along with 10,000 Maniacs, Tracy Chapman, and others, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians took their place in the spotlight, basking in every second of their 15 minutes of fame.
© Kelly McCartney /TiVo
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Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, Percussion, AssociatedPerformer - John Houser, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, Drums, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, Vocals, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - Kenny Withrow, Guitar, AssociatedPerformer - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brad Houser, Bass Guitar, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - John Bush, ComposerLyricist - Brandon Aly, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist - John Bradley Houser, ComposerLyricist - Kenny Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Alan Aly, ComposerLyricist - John Walter Bush, ComposerLyricist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Kenneth Withrow, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Pat Moran, Producer, Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Edie Brickell, ComposerLyricist - Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, MainArtist
℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
As debut albums by young bands go, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars is nearly flawless. With a slight southern twinge in her voice, the 22-year-old Brickell churned out brilliant lyrics and captivating vocal performances, backed by the solid and innovative players that comprised the original New Bos -- Kenny Withrow, Brad Houser, John Bush, and Brandon Aly. Twisting words like putty, Brickell wraps herself up in phrases and melodic lines with layers of meaning not easily grasped at first listen. Her simple observations offer deep contemplations for the willing disciples of her musical philosophies. The catchy breakthrough hit "What I Am" is the perfect example: "I'm not aware of too many things/I know what I know, if you know what I mean." Zen and the art of songwriting. On other fronts, Brickell's fascination with actress Edie Sedgwick turned itself into "Little Miss S.," while strained friendships inspired "Circle." Every song on this record hits its mark and is worthy of special attention. How well does "Nothing" capture the frustration of a non-communicative partner? Very well, indeed. Then there's "The Wheel," "She," and "Air of December." Highlights, one and all. Rather than an overblown big rock finish, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars closes with a solo acoustic performance of "I Do," a quiet plea for a partner who's equal and true, complete and steady; yet another testimony to the simplicity and thoughtfulness that this album and this band offer. "What I Am" did more than kick off a record, it jump-started a career amidst the clamor of the late-'80s folk-rock scene. Along with 10,000 Maniacs, Tracy Chapman, and others, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians took their place in the spotlight, basking in every second of their 15 minutes of fame.
© Kelly McCartney /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:48:23
- Main artists: Edie Brickell & New Bohemians
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Geffen
- Genre: Pop/Rock Pop
© 1988 The David Geffen Company ℗ 1988 UMG Recordings, Inc.
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