《Shooting Rubberbands at the Star》 is the debut album by the American alternative rock band Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, released in 1988.As debut albums by young bands go, Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars is nearly flawless. With a slight southern twinge in her voice, the 23-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\u002FI know what I know, if you know what I mean.