Released 23 years ago this October
Volcano
Edie Brickell · 2003
54 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Eclectic melodies blend folk sensibilities with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant yet contemplative soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rush Around — The opening track sets the tone with its infectious rhythm and candid exploration of life's frenetic pace, establishing the album's thematic undercurrents.
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Volcano — This title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining vivid imagery with emotional depth while showcasing Brickell's unique vocal delivery.
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Once in a Blue Moon — A reflective ballad that highlights Brickell's lyrical prowess, offering poignant insights on fleeting moments and emotional connections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases varied instrumentation and vocal harmonies but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The instrumentation varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring acoustic arrangements and others incorporating electric elements and percussion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- nostalgic reflective moments
- breezy background ambiance
- long, immersive listening sessions
- contemplative mid-tempo flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Volcano is Edie Brickell's first studio album in nearly a decade, following her 1994 release, Ghost of a Dog. This period marked a transition for Brickell as she was navigating personal changes, including motherhood, which influenced her songwriting and artistic direction.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Suzanne Vega· Natalie Merchant· Shawn Colvin
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Songs We Used to Sing
The narrative shifts from nostalgia to an examination of growth and change within relationships.
This transition emphasizes a contrast between past memories and present realities, enriching the song's emotional landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rush Around 3:33
- 2 Oo La La 3:57
- 3 I’d Be Surprised 2:43
- 4 Songs We Used to Sing 4:51
- 5 Once in a Blue Moon 4:22
- 6 Volcano 4:41
- 7 More Than Friends 4:36
- 8 The Messenger 3:23
- 9 The One Who Went Away 3:35
- 10 Take a Walk 4:20
- 11 Not Saying Goodbye 4:19
- 12 Came a Long Way 5:32
- 13 What Would You Do 4:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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