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).
Background 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...
Reception The AllMusic reviewer Heather Phares awarded the album 4 stars, and Tiny Mix Tapes reviewer Split Foster awarded the album 4 stars.
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)
Credits Producer – Deathprod Co-producer – Susanna and the Magical Orchestra Design – Kim Hiorthøy Mastered By – Bob Katz Mixed by Helge Sten Programming & arrangements by Susanna and the Magical Orchestra Recorded by Helge Sten & Susanna And The Magical Orchestra Lyrics and compositions by Morten Qvenild (tracks: 3–4, 6, 9), Susanna K. Wallumrød (tracks: 1–2, 7, 10), Roy Harper (track 5) Composed by Alex Lifeson & Geddy Lee (track 8) Lyrics by Neil Peart (track 8)
References
External links Susanna Official Website