Deluxe (Better Than Ezra album)
Deluxe is the debut studio album by the American alternative rock band Better Than Ezra, originally released in 1993 on the band's own independent label, Swell Records. It was re-released on May 23, 1995, by Elektra Records after the band signed to the label. The album is best known for the hit single "Good."
The album was recorded at a low budget and initially sold mostly at local shows and record stores in the band's native Louisiana. Its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics helped it gain popularity. Following the Elektra re-release, Deluxe achieved mainstream success, reaching platinum status in the United States.
The songs on Deluxe are characterized by their blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities. Lyrical themes often revolve around relationships, youthful experiences, and observations of everyday life. The album established Better Than Ezra as a prominent act in the mid-1990s alternative rock scene.
Track listing for the Elektra re-release:
- Good
- In the Blood
- Rosealia
- Southern Girl
- Teenager
- Ether
- The Killer Inside
- Cry in the Sun
- King of New Orleans
- Heaven
- Coyote