I wonder if the "new" Joe is a coming together of factors. I read in an interview when LROOE came out that Joe was tired of being referred to as the "Clown Prince of Rock". He thought, and I agree, that he deserved more respect and consideration than that by now. Maybe the new look is a reflection of "respectable" Joe. That'd also be fine with me...just as long as he doesn't (gasp) grow up on us... :fear:
Maybe he doesn't feel the need to show his originality thru his clothes anymore. We all know by now that he's pretty unique.