Edie Brickell & New Bohemians

American folk-pop/alternative rock band formed in the mid-1980s, best known for the debut album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars and the hit single "What I Am".

Debut album Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars was released on Geffen Records and contains the single "What I Am". The band is commonly associated with folk-pop and folk-rock sounds and has received continued critical appreciation for arrangements and Edie Brickell's vocal style.

Two DeBaser reviews praise the band’s folk-pop arrangements, Edie Brickell’s voice and songwriting, and the lasting influence of their debut. Critics highlight tracks such as "What I Am", "Air Of December" and several Brickellian character sketches. Overall reception in these reviews is warm and admiring.

For:Fans of folk-pop, 1980s/90s alternative, singer-songwriters, and thoughtful album criticism.