I added a few songs to my 4.5 from around that time like Ayo, OLS 1&2 (as one song) along with OLS 3, it's actually a really fukking dope stand along project and nearly as good as 4 imo.lmao.
after Padded Room?
I'd go with
Escape Route (REALLY poorly mixed though)
Mood Muzik 4 (4.5 for extra couple of songs)
All Love Lost (go with the deluxe version though, "Only Human" which was one of the best songs on Some Love Lost EP is on the deluxe verison)
you're right about Joe not rapping about these issues on this level before. a line or verse here & there but not full songs just focused on this.
The fact this never made it to a project...