For Love

by Anuhea

Overview

Intentionally released in time for Valentine's Day, 26-year-old Hawaiian singer-songwriter Anuhea Jenkins' unashamedly romantic second album, For Love, sounds like it should be the aural equivalent of a particularly slushy rom-com. Thankfully the Maui-born songstress has avoided the temptation to drench her lovelorn lyrics with sickly sweet melodies and schmaltzy strings, and instead has impressively managed to produce a genuinely warm and effortlessly summery record which might even charm those who curse the Feb 14 celebrations. Largely guided by producer Dwight Baker (Kelly Clarkson, Enrique Iglesias), there are a few ventures into his more familiar glossy pop territory, such as the staccato acoustic hooks and bubbling acidic bass-lines of "Mr. Mellow," and the slinky club-oriented crunk of "I Wanna Be There," both of which recall the faceless mid-00s R&B of Cassie, Ciara and Christina Milian. But For Love is far more enchanting when it soaks up the sounds of her island background, whether it's the laid-back beachside folk of "Simple Love Song," the timeless Lovers' Rock of "Crown Royal," and Estelle cover "Come Over Love," or the breezy reggae-pop of "Higher Than The Clouds" and "Moving On," while the strutting tango of "Fight For Me Tonight" and the stripped back piano-led balladry of closer "What Am I Doing?" showcase Anuhea's delicately soulful Alicia Keys-esque vocals in all their glory. A quietly seductive affair, For Love suggests that when it comes to the 'female Jack Johnson' label, Colbie Caillat may now have some competition. ~ Jon O'Brien

Product Details

Release Date:	03/13/2012
Label:	Worldsound
UPC:	0826217111922

Tracks

1. Looking For Love
2. Higher Than the Clouds
3. Simple Love Song
4. Mr. Mellow
5. Moving On
6. I Wanna Be There
7. Fight For Me Tonight
8. It's Not the Same
9. Come Over Love
10. Crown Royal
11. Sunday
12. No Time
13. What Am I Doing?
14. Issues

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Anuhea   Primary Artist
JP Kennedy   Guitar,Keyboards,Featured Artist,Vocals (Background),Bass
George Reiff   Bass
Leslie Ludiazo   Drums
Dwight Baker   Bass,Drums,Guitar,Keyboards
Gavin Jasper   Bass
Anuhea Jenkins   Guitar,Ukulele
Kapena Delima   Drums
Brad Watanabe   Bass,Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Caleb Keolanui   Vocals (Background)
Todd Nielsen   Drums,Guitar,Keyboards
Justin McHugh   Piano
Morgan Taylor Reid   Drums,Guitar,Keyboards
Tabber Millard   Drums,Percussion
Tim Lopez   Guitar

Technical Credits

Bo Napoleon   Composer
JP Kennedy   Composer,Producer
Wendell Ching   Mixing,Engineer
Mitchum Chin   Composer
Dwight Baker   Mixing,Producer
Jason Farmer   Composer
Estelle Swaray   Composer
Dwayne Chin-Quee   Composer
Anuhea Jenkins   Composer
Brad Watanabe   Producer
Jacob Hemphill   Composer
Angelina Hills   Photography
April Page   Stylist
Kawehi Jenkins   Photography
Ralph Malani   Stylist