Top tracks — play these first
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Haunted — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its chilling atmosphere and exploration of lingering memories, making it a standout piece.
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Last Chance to Run and Hide — This track highlights Janita's emotive vocal delivery and lyrical vulnerability, effectively setting the tone for the album's introspective journey.
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Hopelessly Hopeful — With its juxtaposition of despair and optimism, this song showcases Janita's ability to blend soulful melodies with poignant storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Haunted showcases strong songwriting and production, creating an immersive experience with its unique sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a dense, atmospheric soundscape, while the fourth track introduces a more stripped-down arrangement.
- The album's lyrics often employ metaphorical language and introspective themes, which are complemented by the haunting melodies throughout.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective themes for quiet times
- haunting melodies for deep focus
- emotional landscapes for solitary listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party energy
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Haunted marks Janita's third studio album, following her previous work, The Heart of the Matter. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her sound within the soul genre while also showcasing her growth as a songwriter and vocalist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lianne La Havas· Emily King· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Do We Learn 4:40
- 2 Last Chance to Run and Hide 4:43
- 3 Martian 4:21
- 4 Hopelessly Hopeful 4:19
- 5 Travels of Your Mind 4:14
- 6 House on Fragile Terrain 2:35
- 7 Haunted 3:56
- 8 Apologize 4:02
- 9 Believe Me I Know 4:08
- 10 Out to Get You 4:10
- 11 Heal 2:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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