152. Joe - And Then... (2003)

The second album from Joe to make it to the list is 2003's 'And Then...'. This album features quite a few good songs, which is what Joe has lacked on some of his other albums. Joe is always a great singer, but he can only do so much if the material is lacking. The album starts off strong with 'Sweeter than Sugar', 'And Then..' and the R Kelly produced 'More & More'(no need for credits to make that deduction - the track couldn't sound more 'R Kelly' if he had of sung it himself). 'Ride With U' is alright for an obvious attempt at some crossover pop appeal and 'You Dropped Your Dime' is another good, typical Joe song. All in all a solid effort from a solid entertainer.

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181. Joe - My Name Is Joe (2000)

One of the smoothest R&B singers going around (now and for the past 15 or so years) is Joe. Joe has always been someone that only the real R&B heads listen to. Not sure why but he has never really managed to break into the mainstream. Maybe thats a good thing. Joe knows his market, he knows what they want to hear and he consistently delivers smooth, laid back tracks that belong well and truly in boudoir rather than the club or the car. This albums choice cuts include 'My Name is Joe', 'Table for Two', '5 6 3' and the duet with Case 'Faded Pictures'. This isn't his best album but it is probably the most representative of Joe's style and so finds itself included on the list at 181.

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