Album Reviews : * Better Than Ezra, “Deluxe,” Elektra.
Earthier than Green Day and spunkier than the Smithereens, Louisiana’s Better Than Ezra spins bold power-pop with a quivering, poignant edge. But as appealing as the group’s sultry-yet-feisty sound is, the songwriting seems stale after the first two tracks. Radio hits “In the Blood” and “Good” are the strongest cuts--as deluxe as this debut gets.
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