| Leona Naess | |
| Type: | Album |
| Artist: | Leona Naess |
| Cover: | Leona Naess (album).jpg |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Length: | 45:22 |
| Label: | Geffen |
| Producer: | Ethan Johns |
| Prev Title: | I Tried to Rock You But You Only Roll |
| Prev Year: | 2001 |
| Next Title: | Thirteens |
| Next Year: | 2008 |
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.[1] One of the tracks, Christmas, also appeared on the, and the album reached 43 on the TopHeatseekers chart in 2003.[2]
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 producing and providing piano for a possible future single release.
All songs written by Leona Naess except as indicated.