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 | ||||
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Source | Rating |
Allmusic |
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Entertainment Weekly | B+ |
The Rolling Stone Album Guide |
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Splendid | (favorable) |
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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.