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The Long Wait is Over

The Guy in DKNY | Ottawa, ON Canada | 05/21/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After waiting over two years for his third album, I was not disappointed. Joee not only exceeded his previous success by creating more organic sounds than simply synthezised ones, but the writing was also much more heartfelt than previous albums. The 28-year-old pop star from Toronto wrote or co-wrote nine of the eleven tracks, but also co-produced, arranged and played the piano/keyboard tracks on the entire album. While Joee is shamelessly "pop" in his sound, he takes his music seriously. When faced with those who deride pop music for its apparent simplicity, he challenges them to write a successful pop tune--something easier said than done. My favourite tracks on the album include "I Don't Believe You," for the emotion-packed dance energy, "Does That Make You Happy?," the acoustic "Angel [Reprise]," and I am still fond of the track "Arriba" three years after it's first release as a single, for it's fun sound. And even with all that talent, Joee is absolutely gorgeous, which only makes the package all that much sweeter."