"I fucking hate Lynyrd Skynyrd, I've always hated Lynyrd Skynyrd. "I don't really listen to it.I'm agnostic." (When asked about if he liked UK pop music) -Mike - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "I actually have less friends now than I ever had." -Billie Joe - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "How many punk rockers does it take to screw in a light bulb (Tre: how many?) uh… um…um let me think… two! One to screw in the light bulb and one to suck my dick." -Mike - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "History will tell if we were really a good band or just a one day fly." -Billie Joe - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "Hey, who's that kid with Madonna?" -Billie Joe on Rove. I didn't know our music was going to get that big." -Mike - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "Don't blame me for the explosion of punk rock. No problem." -Billie Joe Armstrong - Submitted by: Optimus Lime it needs a kick up the ass.” -Billie Joe - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "Do I want to change the world? To a certain extent yeah. And it's southern, my moms from Oklahoma and that's how I got the name." -Billie Joe - Submitted by: Optimus lime That's what I f***in' wanted to hear, goddamnit!" - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "Aw, how the f*** are you all doin' tonight?. Don't let them attack you.” -Billie Joe - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "All saints are gonna be there? Tre, you might get laid!" -Billie joe - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "Adrienne is the only woman I will ever love." -Billie Joe (sadly) - Submitted by: Optimus Lime "'Welcome to Montreal- f*** you', would be a good sign at your highways." - Submitted by: Optimus Lime " I just open my mouth and out it comes." I sound like an Englishman impersonating an American impersonating an Englishman Five out of five stars.1039 / Smoothed Out Slappy Hours album at After over twenty years in the R&B game, no one is anywhere near ready to forget Joe’s name. Shifting gears from romantic songs to empowering the people, “Our Anthem” begins with “The Star Spangled Banner: and climaxes with a genius nod to Otis Redding’s “Try A Little Tenderness.”ĭespite #MyNameIsJoeThomasmany gems, Joe’s passionate rendering of Adele’s, “Hello” that drew an overwhelming response on YouTube over a year ago, should be highly considered as the next single release. His laid-back wit behind “Happy Hour” (featuring Gucci Mane) points to the obvious fact of just being intoxicated in love: “It just hit me/I’m kinda tipsy/But it ain’t the drink inside this glass,” “Celebrate Love” delivers silky smooth funk praises of being in love. Though the ballads rule on #MyName, Joe’s confident, soulful personality equally handles the uptempo moments. In a slight departure from the usual R&B swagger, “Hollow,” a tale of missing someone special in their lives, provides a sprinkling of contemporary country and a welcome organic arrangement. Attractive percussion and acoustic guitar provide a pleasing Spanish flair for “Wear the Night.” A song of romantic redemption in “So I Can Have You Back,” the first single off #MyName, finds jealousy rearing its ugly head as evidenced by the accompanying video: “I hope he makes the biggest mistake/The unforgivable that makes your heart break.” “Lovecentric” revisits sixties and seventies soul as the subject speaks to sincere commitment to women, while the hip-hop frosted, “I Swear,” calls on men to treat females with the utmost respect. “Lean Into It” centers around the trust and exploring in those sexually intimate moments, beautifully framed by piano and strings. The 2nd release from Joe’s label, Plaid Takeover and album #12, #MyNameIsJoeThomas affectionately and understandably recalls his landmark achievement, My Name is Joe.īallads pretty much dominate on most tracks, which is the territory where Joe excels with his rich tenor. Fast forward to 2014, where he has not lost a step blending old and new school R&B. From the time his 2000 follow-up, My Name is Joe that delivered some of his best work, “I Wanna Know” and “Stutter,” along with international crossover success, Joe locked in to charting consistently on the R&B/Hip-Hop Charts, marked by a smooth, yet classic powerhouse voice. This perseverance was rewarded five years later with a string of hits including “All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)” and “Don’t Wanna’ Be A Player” (including the remix featuring Big Punisher) from his platinum sophomore release, All That I Am. However, this minor hit would be a major door opener in that his name and talent would impact the R&B market in many ways. The sparks did not immediately fly in the industry when his first single, “I’m In Luv,” hit the streets. From the day he exercised his passion for music, Joe Thomas was bound and determined to build a name for himself, even though the rise to hit making greatness was slow in coming.
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