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Track Listings
| 1. What I Am |
| 2. Little Miss S. |
| 3. Air Of December |
| 4. The Wheel |
| 5. Love Like We Do |
| 6. Circle |
| 7. Beat The Time |
| 8. She |
| 9. Nothing |
| 10. Now |
| 11. Keep Coming Back |
| 12. Bonus Track |
Product Description
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"What I Am," the leadoff track on Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars, was a left-field hit off this Dallas band's debut album, and it remains about the only thing they're remembered for (excepting Brickell's eventual marriage to Paul Simon). But a good part of this album is quite listenable and stands up reasonably well to the years. "Love Like We Do," "Little Miss S." and "The Wheel" are basically equal to "What I Am" in their rhythmic and melodic pop appeal; "Air of December" and "She" allow the band's more jazz-oriented roots a little room to flourish, and the poignantly personal ballad "Circle" remains the best lyric Brickell has written. It was all downhill from here, but Shooting Rubberbands was an early peak worth revisiting. --Peter Blackstock
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True art.
Jan 9 2004
Format:Audio CD
One of the things I love about this CD is that it is lyrically strong. Songs like "Air of December" and "Now" are both passionate and poetic. Secondly, each song is unique. Unlike some bands that produce songs that sound too much alike, Edie Brickell and New Bohemians break out of the box to create something refreshingly different for each track. I'm a fan of Suzanne Vega's combination of strong lyrics and catchy tunes and I would say, while unique, Edie Brickell and New Bohemians have a similar flavor. I have yet to grow tired of this album.
Better than their "hits" collection.
Dec 1 2003
Format:Audio CD
Of all their albums, including "The Ultimate Collection", this debut is the one "Edie Brickell" cd to have. Song for song it's the best. Besides the big hit "What I Am" being on here, it also includes "Circle", "Love Like We Do", "She", and the bonus track "I Do". I think anyone would enjoy this, even those who normally wouldn't listen to happy hippie pop music, like myself. You can just see her spinning around in the grass singing when you listen to this. For those interested, she also has a 2003 solo release called "Volcano", and she's still as cute as she sounds.
Is There a CD Better Than This??
Jun 18 2003
Format:Audio CD
When I first heard "What I Am" on the radio back in 1988, I immediately turned my car around and headed for the music store. I could tell just from this one song that Edie and her group were very intelligent, wise, sarcastic, and talented. I was not disappointed when I brought the CD home. Every single song on this disc is relatively good and should be a must in anybody's collection. I have to say that I ended up liking the song "Circle" best and I absolutely love the last hidden track "I Do", which I picked up by ear and play on piano quite frequently. Even though this was their best recording, I so much miss this group of talented people... please come back and give us intellectuals something to yearn for again!!
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Been in my collection since 1988 - Great Album - Timeless
I bought the tape of this album in 1988, when I was 10 years old (yes, 10!) and the CD several years later. To this day I still love this album and every song on it. Read more
Published on April 8 2003 by sj
Philosophy is the Talk on a Cereal Box
Everyone loves "What I Am," but have you heard the rest of this album? What I like best about the songs on this CD is that the music "feels" like the song. "Little Miss S. Read more
Published on Dec 29 2002 by Jill
MY FAVORITE CD OF ALL TIME
Shooting Rubberbands At the Stars is just as fresh sounding today as it was in 1988. Not a bad song on the CD and the lyrics are very clever.
Published on Oct 5 2002
Hippy, Drippy Folk Rock
Edie Brickell and Company recorded one hit song "What I Am" which burst forth from the late 1980s college rock scene onto the pop charts and became inescapable on the radio. Read more
Published on July 20 2002 by Brian D. Rubendall
Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars
The CD I had purchased arrived and in a timely manner and in excellent condition. I recommend this seller to anybody looking for items in excellent conditions.
Published on Dec 28 2001
The Best new bos cd next to the live montauk sessions
I love this CD. Too bad they are now recording and releasing records on their own label, the last record, the live montauk sessions (summer 2000) is not available on this site,... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2001
The Best new bos cd next to the live montauk sessions
I love this CD. Too bad they are now recording and releasing records on their own label, the last record, the live montauk sessions (summer 2000) is not available on this site,... Read more
Published on Dec 17 2001
Simply Magnifficent
What can I say?I wish I could give this ten stars.(...)Edie Brickell is my favourite female vocalist of all and I absolutely adore the youthful and sensual beauty of her angelic... Read more
Published on Dec 4 2001 by Gary Selikow
Still Fresh As Ever
I first heard this as I was turning eighteen. I am in the process of rebuilding my CD collection after it was stolen (uninsured sadly) and when it came to this one, it was pretty... Read more
Published on Nov 18 2001 by Paul Keys
Uplifting
Edie Brickell's music is uplifting and timeless.
Published on Oct 16 2000 by Brenda Chappell
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