Haunted
by Poe
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 31, 2000
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    The mood is too heavy for far too long, but some good songs and more cohesive, melodic structures augur well for this damaged daughter's future. [Sep 2001, p.115]
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  2. Rolling Stone
    40
    Unfortunately, Haunted reverberates with tired samples, rehashed echo effects and beats so plodding they could stop a metronome.

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Album of 2000
14
#14 Most Discussed Album of 2000
89
#89 Most Shared Album of 2000

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User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 71
  3. Negative: 8 out of 71
  1. marcmyworks
    Apr 5, 2019
    9
    Haunted should be on the list of 'Best Albums you Never Heard' as promotion was cut short when Poe's record label was bought out and droppedHaunted should be on the list of 'Best Albums you Never Heard' as promotion was cut short when Poe's record label was bought out and dropped her. Despite the album never charting it managed to sell a quarter of a million copies in the US alone; which if happened nowadays would be considered excellent. Overall a wonderful and beautifully mixed record, as Poe revisits her film-maker Father's audio cassettes and incorporates them into a semi-autobiographical concept album. Listen to: Haunted, Wild, Walk the Walk, Spanish Doll.… Full Review »
  2. wayfan27
    Mar 6, 2016
    10
    This is my favorite album of all time. Poe manages to tell two or even three incredibly deep and poignant stories. Much like brother Mark'sThis is my favorite album of all time. Poe manages to tell two or even three incredibly deep and poignant stories. Much like brother Mark's 2000 novel House of Leaves (one of my favorite books) that Haunted is part-companion to, this is a multilayered art experience that you really do have to just dive into and let it affect you however it chooses to. Part-parallax piece to HoL, part-conversation with the ghost of her father, his voice layered and splintered throughout the tracks, and an all-out gift to her fans. Every track is layered with meaning and beautifully arranged. The concept-y "Exploration B" and "House of Leaves" are terrifying and perfect for setting the mood of the album. Hard rockers like "Could've Gone Mad", "Wild" (the callback to the opening of her freshman effort "Hello" is clever), and "Walk The Walk" have a drive and ferocity that I've rarely heard from any artist. The title track is beautiful and, pardon the pun, haunting. My overall favorite thing about Haunted is that it never seems to get old. Poe goes through every human emotion possible from grief, to rage, to happiness, to defiance, to catharsis, and every time I listen I get swept right up with her. Can't recommend highly enough. It's alright that Poe hasn't been able to release new music for awhile. Her opus is already near-perfect.… Full Review »
  3. njestyle
    Dec 20, 2011
    10
    just another review.... I just want to state a **** You" to rolling stones review.. even though it was written in 2000 or 2001... They have nojust another review.... I just want to state a **** You" to rolling stones review.. even though it was written in 2000 or 2001... They have no idea what emotion lies through out this whole album... dicks.… Full Review »
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