3 (Susanna and the Magical Orchestra album)
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| Released | 24 August 2009 | |||
| Genre | Pop, jazz | |||
| Length | 47:01 | |||
| Label | Rune Grammofon (Norway) | |||
| Producer | Deathprod | |||
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3 is the sixth album by Susanna, and the third release in duo with Morten Qvenild as Susanna and the Magical Orchestra, released on the label Rune Grammofon (RCD 2090).
This is the third album release by the duo, with mostly original songs composed by the two of them individually. Joined on a few of the tracks by some of the elite jazz and prog rock musicians of Norway. All About Jazz critic John Kelman, in his review of Susanna's album 3 states:
| ... Relying on Wallumrød's pure, direct approach to singing and Qvenild's glorious attention to texture, 3 is another highlight in the careers of both Susanna and the Magical Orchestra the collective, and its two members individually. Stark, beautiful, tender and heartfelt, it's a singer/songwriter's album for the 21st century...[1] |
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| Allmusic |   [2] |
| Tiny Mix Tapes | [3] |
Reception
The AllMusic reviewer Heather Phares awarded the album 4 stars,[2] and Tiny Mix Tapes reviewer Split Foster awarded the album 4 stars.[3]
Track listing
- "Recall" (5:50)
- "Guiding Star" (4:39)
- "Game" (5:26)
- "Palpatine's Dream" (5:01)
- "Another Day" (3:56)
- "Deer Eyed Lady" (3:45)
- "Lost 4:43)
- "Subdivisions" (4:52)
- "Come On" (4:02)
- "Someday" (4:47)
Musicians
- Susanna Wallumrød - Vocals
- Morten Qvenild - Keyboards
- Additional musicians
- Erland Dahlen - Drums & percussion (tracks 1 & 3)
- Andreas Mjøs - Vibraphone (track 3)
- Fredrik Wallumrød - Additional vocals (tracks 3 & 4)
- Mariam Wallentin - Additional vocals (tracks 4 & 6)
- Helge Sten - Guitar (track 6), keyboards (track 10)
- Morten Barrikmo Engebretsen - Bass clarinet (track 7)
