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Poe's "Haunted" is a concept album in the best sense. This long awaited second album has a very personal underpinning, that of Poe memorializing the words and works of her recently deceased father. Nevertheless, it is universally funky and appealing. The signature of Haunted seems to be songs within songs. In other words, some pieces are so complex that the beginnings, middle and ends could easily constitute individuals tunes, if only by virtue of the uniqueness of melody and feel embodied in each. "Could've Gone Mad" illustrates this well. What's also noteworthy is Poe's re-affirming that rock and roll is not dead. Several of her tunes truly rock, and serve to remind us that this genre is not completely lost in modern music. Conversely, Poe's use of samples is modern, complex and even squirmingly disturbing, particulary when we hear Poe's Dad say, "I'm proud of you Annie" What is intensely personal becomes universal through Poe's arrangements. The title track, "Haunted" has an underwater feel, essential and melancholy, in a highly sampled, techno feel. "Control" is high charged womanhood, asserting, "don't you mess with a little girl's dreams, cause she's liable to grow up mean" Here Poe asserts her independence and savvy. Poe's vocal ability is well demonstrated. Her buttery smooth voice is soft yet strong' While many female vocalists tend to hang more in the high range or more in the low range, Poe's range is dynamic. That is what makes these songs within songs possible. Danny Elfman helped to collaborate with Poe on this project.Read full review
I'm not being melodramatic here. I was already a huge fan after Hello, but Haunted took a long time to get here. But when it did, I was literally awe-struck. No one makes albums like this anymore. This a deeply profound work of art springing from deep inside a true artist who took the time to bring it to life. And unlike many "concept albums", the songs are simply brilliant and stand alone as just great music, but when you add them together with the incredible sound design connectors and understand the emotional truth brought to this work, it's overwhelming. This album resonates with anyone who listens to it. I have empirical evidence of that. I'm an indie filmmaker and constantly amazed how many indie films steal little parts and bits of "Haunted";, not realizing even a few seconds are totally recognizable. "Haunted" creates a whole world that will move you, fill you and you won't ever be able or want to leave it.Read full review
Originally released in 2000...this CD is a rare and delightful find. This CD was not rereleased until 2006 I belive. Poe fought long and hard to get it back on the market and it's still hard to find! I've had to replace mine due to all the ware and tare of playing it for 11 years. This is only the 2nd, and last, CD to come out from Poe. Her music is still relavant and fresh compaired to today's artists! Come back Poe...make that 3rd album...your fans miss you!!!!!!
POE IS ONE OF MY MOST FAVORITE ARTIST. THIS WHOLE CD IS AMAZING. POE ~ ANNIE IS THE SISTER OF MARK Z DANIELEWSKI WHO IS A WRITER & I BELIEVE HER FATHER WAS A FILM MAKER. THIS WAS WRITTEN AFTER THE LOSS OF HER FATHER IT IS MOST TOUCHING AND ACTUALLY USES TRACKS OF HIS ACTUAL VOICE. I HAVE NOTHING TO COMPARE THIS CD TO IT'S ONE OF A KIND. ONE TRACK IS HOUSE OF LEAVES WHICH IS ALSO THE TITLE OF HER BROTHERS 1ST BOOK I BELIEVE. THIS IS HER 2ND CD I BELIEVE AND THE LAST AS OF YET. I THINK WE'RE ALL READY FOR MORE...
Poe is so versatile! She really knows what alternative good music is all about. Her music is a true chamellion, it changes from soulfull to overtly sexy from weird to smart, from lovely to disturbing...but all in a good way. This album, although not as good as a debut, is still a genius concept. You can feel Poe's pain in losing his dad...you can also feel hopefullness for the rest of the life and eeriness of death. Emotions are truly palpable in this album and I highly recommend it to anyone who likes intelligent, fun and rockingly different tunes done by a cool female singer.
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