Album Description: Thirteens, the fourth album from Leona Naess (first for Verve Forecast), is one of mixed emotions - a "mixed tape" of sorts. The songs of mourning, realization, muted joy, and true giddiness were taken from more than 13 albums worth of songs Naess composed during a time after her father's unexpected death in 2004. The variety of moods and lo-fi production perfectly compliment Naess' soft, misty voice on tracks such as "Leave Your Boyfriends Behind" and "Learning As We Go."
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Rating: - B&N has 2 bonus tracks
This is my favorite Leona Naess album, probably her best work so far. Very emotional and relaxing. While she isn't the most profound lyricist, her music is very enjoyable to listen to, and a relief from ... Read More
Rating: - A Truly Gifted Singer-Songwriter
Five years to the day after her eponymous 2003 release, this English/American songwriter graced upon the world Thirteens, the culmination of the thirteen lo-fi albums she recorded since her last.
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Rating: - Welcome back, Leona, we've missed ya
In 2000-2001, Leona Naess came out of nowhere with 2 terrific albums, her debut "Comatized", followed by an even better "I Tried To Rock You But You Only Roll", which could've and should've been a commercial ... Read More
Rating: - Worth the wait
This album has been in limbo for years. So I was relieved upon listening to agree that it was worth the wait. Although, it seemed a bit short. Makes you wonder why record companies make it so hard for good artists ... Read More
- A Truly Gifted Singer-Songwriter