Released September 16, 2003 Length 45:22 Producer Ethan Johns | Genre Rock Label Geffen Leona Naess
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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.
Track listing
All songs written by Leona Naess except as indicated.
- "Calling" – 3:45
- "Don't Use My Broken Heart" – 3:51
- "He's Gone" – 4:15
- "Star Signs" – 4:52
- "Ballerina" – 4:48 (Naess, Ethan Johns, Richard Causon)
- "Dues to Pay" – 5:05
- "Yes, It's Called Desire" – 3:22
- "How Sweet" – 3:57
- "Home" – 3:44
- "Christmas" – 3:43
- "One Kind of Love" – 3:56