I remember a day and time when the streets indicated what was hot online, and now I think it's starting to reverse a little bit.
Joe BuddenI was fortunate enough to have gone through the major label process and kind of have the inside scoop on some things, some information I wouldn't have normally had. To go from a major to an independent, I don't think it's an easy transition.
Joe BuddenWhere I'm at physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually usually dictates where my music goes.
Joe BuddenIf I were to go the major route, again, attention would probably be the first and foremost. You want attention, you want support, you want to be treated properly, and I don't wanna have to go anywhere and teach people how to treat me. As far as money, acclaim and fame, those things are a plus - accolades - they're all great.
Joe BuddenI loved love til' it resented me, and if it's still a stranger then I love who it pretends to be.
Joe BuddenI chose the name "Padded Room," because, when I'm in the booth, it would be the padded room. When I'm in the booth, I can say a lot of things and speak about a lot of things that normally I wouldn't be able to speak about to a friend or to family or to a crowd. A lot of times, the things that I say, if you had to categorize it, they would probably call me nuts or crazy. So, you add that aspect of "The Padded Room," which would be almost like an insane asylum.
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