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Leona Naess (album)

Leona Naess
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Studio album by Leona Naess
Released September 16, 2003
Genre Rock
Length 45:22
Label Geffen
Producer Ethan Johns
Leona Naess chronology
I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll
(2001)I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll2001
Leona Naess
(2003)
Thirteens
(2008)Thirteens2008
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 4.5/5 stars
Entertainment Weekly B+
The Rolling Stone Album Guide 4/5 stars
Splendid (favorable)
USA Today 3/5 stars

Leona Naess is a 2003 self-titled album by Leona Naess. Leona Naess is Naess' third album, and the first of hers to be produced Geffen Records. The album was a critical success, receiving a four and a half star ranking from Allmusic, and was chosen as one of Allmusics Album Picks. One of the tracks, Christmas, also appeared on the Music from the OC: Mix 3, and the album reached 43 on the TopHeatseekers chart in 2003.

A promotional only version of the album put out towards its commercial release included a bonus DVD featuring interviews with leona and footage of the recording sessions. The package also included a heart shaped metal locket, a pressed leaf and a pencil sketch of Leona. The main album is also part of the package although a slightly different master with a different track order.

"Calling" was released as a single from this album. It was announced in December 2006 that "Ballerina" was re-recorded with Tori Amos producing and providing piano for a possible future single release.

All songs written by Leona Naess except as indicated.


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