I say, hell yeah! 15 years after Good, the New Orleans trio is back with a new CD. Always liked their music and I think this is a solid offering. A good variety of musical styles. Here's my favorite track.
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My old roommate Jason was the best house mate you could ever want. EVER. We were just different enough to get along, but alike enough to be able to go out and have a good time. Plus I worked during the day and went to school during the night, and he did just the opposite...so we hardly saw each other. But gift giving was never his forte.On year on my birthday he gave me a pair of tickets to see...
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Let the vacation BEGIN. I took my half a day off today and went immediately to go see 'Blades Of Glory' because I wanted to laugh without having to think. I was not disappointed, but the movie would have been better with Pearl in it!!If it feels good post it...that's what I say...if I may paraphrase Better Than Ezra for a moment...b
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A huge sensation in the 90s, Better Than Ezra proved last Friday night at The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza that they're far from a nostalgic memory. Playing for nearly two hours, the band had die-hard fans singing along to their old hits as well as some covers and surprise guest appearances. Tyrone Wells opened the night playing many tracks off his latest album, Remain. Winning over the au..
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The Better than Ezra is really good. pun always intended.
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Better Than Ezra have been plying their brand of earnest and deeply unfashionable alternative rock for just over two decades now with little in the way of critical acclaim or commercial success. On the back of this instantly dislikeable album it is easy to see why. Perhaps ‘instantly’ is a bit harsh as it took [...]
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Armed with new drummer, Michael Jerome, and long time bassist, Tom Drummond, lead singer Kevin Griffin is getting set to release Better Than Ezra’s seventh studio album. The new album, entitled Paper Empire, will be available to the public on May 12th, 2009. Fortunately, I was able to get my hands on it early. I [...]
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The second part of a two part episode packed with music.Music in this episode:- John Henry Split My Heart by Songs:Ohia (from The Magnolia Electric Co.) - www.Myspace.com/songsohiajasonmolina- All In AND Black Light by Better Than Ezra (from Paper Empire) - www.BetterThanEzra.com- Lucy AND Wynona by Mud Blood And Beer from (from Mud Blood & [...]Related posts:Americana Rock Mix: Episode 39 - Ba...
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Equal parts shaky and sturdy.While Better Than Ezra may have faded from the pop charts, they haven't forgotten their ability to craft a catchy song. From the slow building of "Absolutely Still" to the recursive pop of "Just One Day", Paper Empire is Better Than Ezra doing what they do best, crafting high-energy, fun college rock. For the most part, they don't carve out any new territory on Pape...
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The new music video for Better Than Ezra's first single off of Paper Empire was released today and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching it. I might even go as far to say that I liked the music video more than the song but they compliment themselves very well. The still-frame animation fits perfectly for the song and it is well directed.I don't have much more to say other than enjoy ...
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I've been subletting my friend's room the past month in New York while she's been in Ukraine and couldn't think of a better track for my last few days here than Frank Sinatra's infamous hit, "New York, New York." While I've done some tourist attractions (boating in Central Park and eating countless times at Shake Shack), this month has given me a newfound appreciation for the city that never sl...
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I recall a time in my life on a long weekend of skiing in the Cascades when, upon a fun and beautiful sunny ski holiday, my ski partner and I were flying down the mountain with sun tans, smiling faces, and a well satisfied feeling... our musical palettes were very fresh and clean from swishing around on snow covered slopes for 3 days and we were ready for some good music on our drive home. I sl...
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No strangers to the music scene, Better Than Ezra have been performing and recording for the past 20 years. While the band admits that it's their engaging live show more than their record sales that have helped their longevity, latest release, Paper Empire, may change that. Their sixth studio album is a solid album with moving singles, "Just One Day" and "Absolutely Still," bound for radio airp...
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