3 (Susanna and the Magical Orchestra album)

3 (released August 24, 2009 in Oslo, Norway) 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 musician of Norway. All About Jazz critique John Kelman, in his review of Susanna's album 3 states:

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

 * 1) "Recall" (5:50)
 * 2) "Guiding Star" (4:39)
 * 3) "Game" (5:26)
 * 4) "Palpatine's Dream" (5:01)
 * 5) "Another Day" (3:56)
 * 6) "Deer Eyed Lady" (3:45)
 * 7) "Lost	4:43)
 * 8) "Subdivisions" (4:52)
 * 9) "Come On" (4:02)
 * 10) "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)