……Released less than a year after his tenth CD, Doubleback: Evolution of R&B, Bridges represents a new relationship stage within itself—a breakup from his longtime manager, Kedar Massenburg—and the beginning of his entrepreneurial venture as a label owner distributed via BMG. Beyond that switchup, however, Mr. Thomas’s established rep as a loverman is part of a fruitful formula he knew better than to tamper with. Production is still mastered by him along with Gerald Isaac and Derek “D.O.A.” Allen, who’ve ambitiously created a generous set of songs hearkening back to the past (80s and 90s period mainly) sound, even as they explore the rejuvenation, restoration and even wrecking of, well, bridges.
Joe remains one of those few New Jack Era entertainers who ages like wine and consistently delivers hits with each new project: “Love Undefeated” is wrapped in vintage 70s soul, echoing the famous Philly Sound, as Joe tells listeners to unite as brothers and others in the best interest of the present and the future. The guitar plucks and horn flourishes make the jam unique and irresistible. The first single, “Sex & Love Pt. 2” (with Kelly Rowland)……(click here to read the full-length review at soultracks.com)
