The band's Elektra Records debut, Friction, Baby, arrived in 1996 as a collection of polished alternative rock tracks that produced two charting singles.
- The album was recorded at Bearsville Studios in Bearsville, NY with producer Dave Jerden.
- "Desperately Wanting" reached #6 on Billboard's Alternative Airplay chart, while "King of New Orleans" charted at #12.
- Friction, Baby was certified platinum by the RIAA in 2000.
New Orleans-based Better Than Ezra established themselves in the early '90s with a radio-friendly, post-grunge alternative rock sound. Friction, Baby arrived as their major-label debut, building on the independent success of their self-released prior work.
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