Leona Naess (album)

Leona Naess
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) Leona Naess (2003) Thirteens (2008)

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Entertainment Weekly	B+ [2]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[3]
Splendid	(favorable) [4]
USA Today	[5]

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.^[6] 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.^[7]

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.

Track listing

All songs written by Leona Naess except as indicated.

1. "Calling" – 3:45
2. "Don't Use My Broken Heart" – 3:51
3. "He's Gone" – 4:15
4. "Star Signs" – 4:52
5. "Ballerina" – 4:48 (Naess, Ethan Johns, Richard Causon)
6. "Dues to Pay" – 5:05
7. "Yes, It's Called Desire" – 3:22
8. "How Sweet" – 3:57
9. "Home" – 3:44
10. "Christmas" – 3:43
11. "One Kind of Love" – 3:56

References