Better Than Ezra

Deluxe (Elektra)
by Jen Beatty

Better Than Ezra have been described as “kinda like a car wreck in which Credence Clearwater Revival runs over R.E.M,” and as “Morrissey meets the Replacements in a dark alley.” Not even close. This Louisiana trio is best described as “Toad the Wet Sprocket and the Gin Blossoms co-headline for a Muzak benefit.” Deluxe is as sappy as sappy gets.