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R&B
Release Date: 12/16/2003
Joe maintains his steady recording output with
And Then..., another in a line of his generally solid if not overly exceptional albums highlighted by a couple standout cuts. For
And Then... Joe collaborates with a few talented producer/songwriters, namely
R. Kelly (
"More & More," "Make You My Baby") and
Roy "Royalty" Hamilton (
"Sweeter Than Sugar," "And Then...," "Street Dreams"), who handle approximately half the album.
Kevin "Shekspere" Briggs, another top-notch
contemporary R&B songsmith, also contributes a small late-album gem,
"Bedroom." As always,
Joe is only as good as the songs he's singing -- he's a fine vocalist with a smooth delivery and a velvety tone, but not necessarily outstanding on his own -- and here he's in really good hands, especially on the aforementioned
Kelly and
Hamilton songs, which rank among the very best of his career.
~Jason Birchmeier, All Music Guide
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