I am in a vortex. A Joe Exotic vortex. Just when I thought the world couldn’t get any more crazy, the Netflix gods have bequeathed this Mt. Dew meth lab explosion upon an unsuspecting public. If you have watched it, then you know. If you haven”t, think of Siegfried & Roy meets Breaking Bad meets Dukes of Hazard meets American Idol. It’s pure bananas.
Also, nothing against Nashville, but Joe is the country star we all need right now, Thought provoking, soulful, crazy AF. Joe had a huge library, so I am ranking my top 5. I am sure arguments will ensue. It does with any great artist. That”s why we have playlists. And here is my Exotic playlist.
5) I Saw A Tiger
This is the gateway hit gets you hooked. It tells you the story behind the man. A poem. Joe strums in what looks to be a field of pure pollen, untouched. Why? Because Netflix had a plan. It’s that dream where you think your inner drunk Toby Keith and David Allen Coe fight in a thunderstorm and who wins? Who cares? You just dreamed greatness. This is pure, unadulterated animal magnetism that is the “Eye of the Tiger.” Savage!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUOZUu0t2CA
4) Bring It On (Please Unite)
This is what’s known as a banger. Joe plays this and there’s not a butt in the seat. Again, this really is Toby Keith if he were trapped in the “Upside Down.” What Joe is saying here is not “let’s all unite and do better.” Meh. Boring! He’s tasted your Hateorade. Then he made his own, distilled it down into his own brand and he’s scooping his Hateroade powder and mixing it up with his cold, bare hands. He’s got your “piece” right here…
#3) I Can’t Believe This Feeling
Just because you are a crazed exotic animal lover and basically a cult leader with a Fiddy Cent pimp limp who wants to murder your competition Carole doesn’t mean you don’t have feelings. This is softer side of Joe. He’s so playful in the snow. Dustin is NOT one of Joe’s lovers, but he is Joe’s type. He was an actor. Poor Travis.
And now the controversy…
2) Bad Bad Kitty
I KNOW! You probably thought this would be Joe’s easy Jordan muscial layup. NOPE. While it does encompasses the Joe story and “Exotic” vibe. It’s just not a number one for me. Here’s what the record label would say “Joe, we tried to get this to number one, but it just wasn’t testing with your audience.” Of course Joe would have fired everyone, but I am here for the truth, not your ego. Joe spares no expense as shredding Carole. I am pretty sure this is slander. However, Joe dressed as a priest is choice. And while I do give it credit for it’s CASH and Hardy like lyrical content. it loses me on the hook. I was expecting too much especially because this is where Joe was MOST passionate. He cared about Carole and their feud more than the animals. I am like Mike Myers in “Bohemian Rhapsody” I don’t hear it.
Me when I heard Joe’s “masterpiece”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=waWlf6wvZ2U
And now the controversy that will cause debates…
#1) Pretty Woman Lover
This is pure Joe. The song slams. A nod to “Hurts So Good” by John “Cougar” Mellencamp. Given Joe’s proclivity for polygamy, this not only his “Uh-Huh”, but it’s a tremendous acting job. The point is: Ladies. ALL LADIES loves them some Exotic. You can’t help what he does to your lady parts, even though he ain’t interested. Not even a little. This is windows down, muddin’ bonfire Coors Light drinking at it;’s best Your argument is invalid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZk5Hu0utFE
Look familiar?
