''Leona Naess'' is a 2003 self-titled album by

Leona Naess Leona Kristina Naess (or Næss) (born 31 July 1974) is an English singer and songwriter. She released her debut album, '' Comatised'', in March 2000, which produced the single "Charm Attack" (Adult Top 40 #29). Biography Early life Naess was ...

. Leona Naess is Naess' third album, and the first of hers to be produced

Geffen Records Geffen Records is an American record label established by David Geffen and owned by Universal Music Group through its Interscope Geffen A&M Records imprint. Founded in 1980, Geffen Records has been a part of Interscope Geffen A&M since 1999 and h ...

. The album was a critical success, receiving a four and a half star ranking from

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, 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 promotion-only version of the album packaged with 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 Tori Amos (born Myra Ellen Amos; August 22, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter and pianist. She is a classically trained musician with a mezzo-soprano vocal range. Having already begun composing instrumental pieces on piano, Amos won a full ...

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 Ethan Thomas Robert Johns (born 1969 in Merton, London, England) is an English record producer, engineer, mixer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Johns has worked with artists including Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Paul McCartney, Ray LaMo ...

, 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

References

{{Authority control 2003 albums Leona Naess albums Albums produced by Ethan Johns Geffen Records albums