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Closer - Better Than Ezra
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64 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critics What's this?

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9.6 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 22 Ratings

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  • Summary: This is the fourth album for the New Orleans-based trio. It is their first release on indie Beyond Music, after being dropped by Elektra for disappointing sales.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. HOB.com
    90
    Closer is classic BTE: hopeful melodies, lead singer Kevin Griffin's uniquely sweet voice, enough pop to make you sing along and smile but thoroughly substantial and rewarding.
  2. All Music Guide
    80
    The most natural and best record they've ever made.
  3. CDNow
    60
    There are a few winners here among the brick-and-mortar alt-flak -- which the band is wholeheartedly capable of as well...

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  1. Positive: 17 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. em
    10
    awesome! just awesome!
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  2. Michael
    10
    Great Album
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  3. TeresaF
    10
    Awesome album
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