How Does Your Garden Grow?
Better Than Ezra · 1998
58 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant mix of alternative rock melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a polished production aesthetic.
Why this album works
'How Does Your Garden Grow?' peaked at number 39 on the Billboard 200, showcasing the band's commercial resilience. The album received generally favorable reviews, with particular praise for its melodic hooks and emotional lyricism, helping to sustain their relevance in a shifting musical landscape.
- Best for
- steady pacing with gradual peaks introspective lyrics for reflection uplifting moments for positivity
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'How Does Your Garden Grow?' was Better Than Ezra's third studio album, following their breakout success with 'Deluxe' in 1995. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the alternative rock scene while experimenting with a more refined sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beck· Green Day· Moby· Linkin Park· Nine Inch Nails· R.E.M.· Tori Amos· Sonic Youth
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Je ne m’en Souviens pas 4:43
- 2 One More Murder Standout 4:39
- 3 At The Stars Standout 3:43
- 4 Like It Like That 2:44
- 5 Allison Foley 3:45
- 6 Under You 4:56
- 7 Live Again 4:24
- 8 Happy Day MãMã 3:22
- 9 Pull 2:58
- 10 Particle 6:04
- 11 Beautiful Mistake Standout 4:35
- 12 Everything in 2’s 3:47
- 13 New Kind of Low a.) Low b.) Coma 5:17
- 14 Waxing Or Waning? 3:21
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