Haunted

HAUNTED by the POWER of Janita's New CD!This CD is a departure from Janita's previous offerings which had more of a R&B/Soul flavor, Haunted is more in the vein of Smokey Smooth Jazz with a Neo Soul tinge.As always Janitas voice is Sexy, Sultry and, for my taste, PERFECTION! Her writing has come to fruition as the music is wonderful and her lyrics are well written and powerful.This talented Singer & Songwriter deserves WAY MORE recognition than she has received. Hopefully, with this release, that will all change as she is by far one of the BEST TALENTS on the modern music scene.This CD should be getting Tons of National Airplay!IF you care less about theatrics and more about TRUE talent/music & lyrics, BUY THIS CD!!! You will not be disappointed!

Janita's hauntingly attractive vocals dominate this cd and on that basis alone make it a new favorite in my collection. Her vocal range is both technically and stylistically impressive as she reveals a vulnerable yet resilient sensitivity that bespeaks a life that's been lived. But it's also lyrically powerful and musically diverse and independant. It has a feel slightly reminiscent of Fiona Apple's "Tidal" but much gentler.It's impossible not to be mesmerized by the title cut, as well as Hopelessly Hopeful and House On Fragile Terrain.I first discovered Janita on her 2005 release "Seasons Of Life", which I also recommend for its very different yet equally attractive vocals. "Seasons" is a breezy, sexy, smoothly jazzy cd but there's no mistaking Janita's soulful infusion of real feelings.In my opinion, "Haunted" is well worth adding to your world.

The songs and production are great. An amazing groove throughout, and Janitas voice and delivery is just pure gold. I dont listen to this album all that often, but when I do, I have to make an event out of it. Clear a chunk of time out of the day, put this album on, lay back and enjoy the whole thing start to finish. An album like this deserves that type of attention.

She never stops amazing me with her beautiful voice. She also has a real talent for song writing. I have had many hours of joy listening to her albums.

Have been looking for this CD for while. Finally got it. Another wonderful album from Janita.

The CD arrived in great condition, well package and it arrived quickly. I will definitely order from this seller again.

Good artists are ones who set our expectations and then meet them. But the great ones do so and then dare to exceed them...and Janita has done just that. I'm a fan of Seasons Of Life, especially "More Than Fantasy" and her striking cover of Depeche Mode's "Enjoy The Silence." I've been anticipating this new album, and have now spent many days listening to Haunted since I downloaded it from Amazon upon its release.With Haunted, Janita has offered what made her the evocative soul-singer she has always been, while also entering a whole new orbit for herself and her music. I think of U2's Achtung Baby as the follow up to Joshua Tree. I think of OK Computer as the follow up to The Bends. I think of many examples in The Beatles' evolution. These are artists who needed to grow, and were able to do so without gimmickry or false-ness. They were able to exceed those very expectations we had for them in the first place. She has dared to do that here...indeed, with Radiohead-like guitar textures and organic, luscious vocal arrangements. There is a whole new canvas for her music, and it's beautiful to listen to.This is a fully realized Janita, with gorgeous production (including a full string orchestra supporting her) and of course, her always powerful and unmatched vocals soaring above. The depth of songwriting is also reflected in her singing, as it now sounds to me like she's singing about something she believes in to her core. Standout songs for me are "Do We Learn," "Last Chance to Run and Hide, " the title track, and perhaps the best Janita song of all..."Hopelessly Hopeful."This is timeless, and it's powerful.

HEY ALTERNATIVE SOUL PIONEERS, I DIDNT APPRECIATE HER ARTISTRY ON THIS ALBUM WHEN IT WAS FIRST RELEASE CONSIDERING IT WAS A NEW DIRECTION SHE WAS GOING AND I REALLY ENJOYED HER SOULFUL STYLE FROM PAST RELEASES. THIS IS MORE PERSONAL AND VULNERABLE BUT WELL DONE. ITS JANITA AND I'M DIGGIN THIS!