Joe
Inspiral Carpets
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Husband don't know what he's done Kids don't know what's wrong with mum She can't say, they can't see Putting it down to another bad day Daddy don't know what he's done Kids don't know what's wrong with mum So this is how it feels to be lonely This is how it feels to be small This is how it feels when your word means nothing at all Black car drives through the town Some guy from the top estate Left a note for a local girl And yet he had it all on a plate So this is how it feels to be lonely (feels to be lonely) This is how it feels to be small (feels to be small) This is how it feels when your word means nothing at all Husband don't know what he's done Kids don't know what's wrong with mum She can't say, they can't see Putting it down to another bad day So this is how it feels to be lonely (feels to be lonely) This is how it feels to be small (feels to be small) This is how it feels when your word means nothing at all So this is how it feels to be lonely (feels to be lonely) This is how it feels to be small (feels to be small) This is how it feels when your word means nothing at all Nothing at all Nothing at all
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Written by: CLINTON DAVID BOON, CRAIG DOUGLAS GILL, GRAHAM PAUL LAMBERT, MARTYN JOHN WALSH, THOMAS WILLIAM HINGLEY
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10 facts about this song
AlbumThe song "Joe" by Inspiral Carpets was released as part of the album "Life", which became a major hit in the indie music scene.
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Release DateThis song was first released in 1990, marking it as an essential piece of the Madchester music scene of the late 80s and early 90s.
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Chart Success"Joe," along with the album "Life," is considered one of Inspiral Carpets' most successful pieces of work. It reached number 2 on the UK indie charts.
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GenreInspiral Carpets and their song "Joe" is categorized in the Madchester genre, typically characterized by its blend of alternative rock, psychedelic rock and electronic music.
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InspirationThe band's organist, Clint Boon, once mentioned that "Joe" was inspired by and named after Joe Foster, a friend of the band and co-founder of the independent label Creation Records.
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MembersDuring the recording of "Joe", the band was composed of five members including Clint Boon, Stephen Holt, Graham Lambert, Craig Gill, and Martyn Walsh.
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Distinct SoundThe song "Joe" represents the distinctive sound of the Inspiral Carpets, primarily featuring the sound of their organ and guitar, which provided a unique flavor in comparison to other Madchester bands.
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ProminenceThe success of this song alongside other tracks in the album helped pave the way for the Inspiral Carpets' rise to prominence and helped make them one of the notable bands of the Madchester era.
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Critical AcclaimCritics often mention "Joe" as showcasing the band's ability to create catchy, compelling indie rock, further solidifying Inspiral Carpet's place in music history.
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Involved PersonnelThe recording of "Joe" was a unique process involving not only the band members but also sound engineer Nick Garside and producer Mark Dodson, who were instrumental in crafting the band's distinctive soundscape.
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