Search - Jay-Jay Johanson :: Poison

He's done it again!

grayingpunk | Greenwich, CT USA | 07/21/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

"While not quite as flawless as his last release 'Tatoo', this is another exceptionally strong collection of haunting, trip-hop flavored songs from the Swedish crooner. The best songs on the release are his best yet, and show growth in both songwriting and arranging skills.Jay Jay's voice is his signature, and it's on full display here. Melodic, clear, deep (in texture, not tone), and hypnotic. The spare trip-hop arrangements are the perfect complement, and togetehr you get a unique and beautiful cocktail of thoroughly modern music.In my view, an artist deserving of much more attention. Do yourself a favor and buy 'Poison' (throw in 'Tattoo' if you're felling adventurous), and then do your friends a favor by passing the word!"

Jay-Jay is the acid jazziest!

fuzz_buddy | Montreal, Quebec Canada | 07/04/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw Jay-Jay Johanson in concert as part of the Montreal Jazz Festival and I immediately went out and bought two of his CDs. His voice is so beautiful and clear that it was mesmerizing. The audience at the Jazz Fest was enraptured. He was brought back out for two encores and the crowd still wanted more.The style reminds me of Portishead. If you like that sort of moody, melancholy, soothing acid jazz, this album is a must. I can't decide which track is my favorite because they are all brilliant.If you can get your hands on them, his other two CDs (Tattoo and Whiskey) are also fantastic."