Song of the Night (#2) Poe - Haunted

I've always thought of Poe (aka Annie Danielewski) as an "indie" musician in status, though not in style. In spite of releasing two excellent records (1995's "Hello" and 2000's "Haunted), she has struggled to release another in the past decade, having been entangled in the record company troubles familiar to any struggling musician. She might lack for funding and support, but definitely not for talent, persistence or creativity.

As a musician, Poe's songs manage a pleasing balance between striking, pop melodies and lush, experimental flourishes. While not the mindless aural cocaine of most of the rubbish blaring over the airwaves, they are definitely accessible enough to attract general interest (her striking, willowy beauty doesn't hurt either).

Out of her tragically tiny discography, I've chosen "Haunted", off of the album of the same name. With its eerie, ominous beginning, one finds themselves enticed by Poe's sing-song vocals as if being led down a dark, dark path. The forest is foreboding, but the siren's confessions are far more alluring. 

Were there any justice in the music business, this song would've made Poe a superstar.