Logic Express 8 - Levels?

I am doing a compilation CD. I have individual MP3s that are all playing at different levels. Is there a way to select all of the songs and have them play at the same level using logic express 8?

1: Create a new song with a single stereo audio track.
2: Import your first MP3 file via the File menu.
3: Bounce the song to your favourite audio format, naming the resulting file to match the original MP3, and ensuring that the Normalise box is selected in the Bounce options.
4: Delete the audio region you imported, import the next MP3 file, and repeat.

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