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Track Listings
| 1. Afraid - Nelly Furtado, Attitude |
| 2. Maneater |
| 3. Intro/Promiscuous - Nelly Furtado, Timbaland |
| 4. Glow |
| 5. Showtime |
| 6. Intro To No Hay Igual/No Hay Igual |
| 7. Te Busque - Nelly Furtado, Juanes |
| 8. Say It Right |
| 9. Do It |
| 10. In God's Hands |
| 11. Intro For Wait For You/Wait For You |
| 12. All Good Things (Come To An End) |
| 13. Let My Hair Down |
| 14. Somebody To Love |
Product Description
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The buzz for Nelly Furtado's Loose began before the music was even recorded, with the announcement that legendary hip-hop knob-twirler Timbaland (Missy Elliott, Jay-Z, Justin Timberlake) would act as co-producer. The question on fans' minds: what would it sound like when a hip-hop kingpin collaborated with an artist who culls inspiration not just from pop music, but also her own Portuguese roots?
As it turns out, Loose incorporates a number of different styles along its journey, but is--surprisingly--primarily divided between '80s-influenced electronica and latin-infused pop. This disc is very different from Furtado's previous CDs, a fact immediately evident from track one, the new wave-affected "Afraid." A strong opener, the song is the beginning of a 1-2-3 punch of uptempo, infectious dance floor beats. The second cut, "Maneater," also proves to be incredibly catchy, but the verses and keyboard sound too much like they were plucked from electroclash artist Peaches' tree, and originality is lost. The perfect summer pop song follows, the massive hit "Promiscuous," which features clever interplay between Furtado and Timbaland on their sassy duet. From that point, Loose oscillates between the Miami-affected sounds of R&B, Latino pop, and reggaeton ("Showtime," "Te Busque," and "No Hay Igual" respectively) and the aforementioned '80s vibe ("Glow," "Do It"). Fans will hear Furtado at her vocal best on "Say It Right" and "In God’s Hands"--two of the most lyrically compelling tracks on the disc. --Denise Sheppard
As it turns out, Loose incorporates a number of different styles along its journey, but is--surprisingly--primarily divided between '80s-influenced electronica and latin-infused pop. This disc is very different from Furtado's previous CDs, a fact immediately evident from track one, the new wave-affected "Afraid." A strong opener, the song is the beginning of a 1-2-3 punch of uptempo, infectious dance floor beats. The second cut, "Maneater," also proves to be incredibly catchy, but the verses and keyboard sound too much like they were plucked from electroclash artist Peaches' tree, and originality is lost. The perfect summer pop song follows, the massive hit "Promiscuous," which features clever interplay between Furtado and Timbaland on their sassy duet. From that point, Loose oscillates between the Miami-affected sounds of R&B, Latino pop, and reggaeton ("Showtime," "Te Busque," and "No Hay Igual" respectively) and the aforementioned '80s vibe ("Glow," "Do It"). Fans will hear Furtado at her vocal best on "Say It Right" and "In God’s Hands"--two of the most lyrically compelling tracks on the disc. --Denise Sheppard
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What an absolute stonker of an album. Never previously owned a Nelly album but was more than impressed by the UK single releases Maneater and Promiscuous. The album is jam-packed with cracking tunes - standouts for me are the aforementioned hits as well as Say it Right (fantastic) All good things (the latest UK single) and Wait for You.
I've been kicking myself for taking so long to buy it - highly recommended.
I've been kicking myself for taking so long to buy it - highly recommended.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By CJR
Format:Audio CD
I liked Maneater but on first listen i was a bit let down with the rest of the album. However i listened to it a second time and began to see the tracks individually and i have to say i really really like it now. My favourite song on the whole album is Te Busque. The lyrics are beautiful and Nelly obviously works well with Juanes. All round a very varied and fun album with a serious and romantic side. I approve!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Merge
Format:Audio CD
LOVE this album! It's Nelly Furtado at her best... it's very R&B, easy going, bit of rap now and then... this is the soundtrack for my summer, from the fuel-injected Maneater, (which the album version includes a slice of it in acapella, and it sounds a lot better and nicer than the single version.) to Promiscious with Timbaland, this CD has some great Number 1 sounding tracks, very flawless, flows easily... and some good collaborations - gets 5/5 from me... can see me wearing this CD out come September!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
CD
The cd was excellent and arrived on time. All expectations were achieved and probably the future may bring new purchases.
Published 2 months ago by JA
5.0 out of 5 stars
An istant Classic.
Thuis is one of those albums that wether having heard of the artist previously or not is just sublime there is such a variety of genre on this album its difficult not to find... Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2011 by Julia Havard
4.0 out of 5 stars
big variety of songs
I like this cd because of the variety of songs on it.
All medium to fast paced and a lot you can dance to.
Not as sophisticated as the cd Folklore but good enough.
All medium to fast paced and a lot you can dance to.
Not as sophisticated as the cd Folklore but good enough.
Published on 11 Aug 2010 by dan the fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved this CD so much I bought it twice!
I was really disapppointed when my original cd got scratched and wouldn't work but I didn't waste anytime buying a replacement. This is a fantastic cd!
Published on 10 July 2009 by Ali G
5.0 out of 5 stars
loose
Loose what a brilliant cd loved it made you want to get up and dance what a great voice she has
Published on 2 Jun 2009 by Mrs. Jennifer M. Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
~Loose~
Nelly has always had a unique sharp blend of style with her music but never has she ever had the range as shown on this excellent album produced by the amazing Timbaland... Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2009 by S. J. Pinder
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than any other album she's done.
1. Afraid. 10/10
2. Maneater. 10/10
3. Promiscuous. 10/10
4. Glow. 10/10
5. Showtime. 7/10
6. No Hay Igual. 10/10
7. Te Busque. 5/10
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2. Maneater. 10/10
3. Promiscuous. 10/10
4. Glow. 10/10
5. Showtime. 7/10
6. No Hay Igual. 10/10
7. Te Busque. 5/10
8. Read more
Published on 31 Dec 2007 by Alex
5.0 out of 5 stars
this girl has it!
have to admit, I wasn't so keen on the first album and the whole 'I'm like a bird' thing. However, Nelly really delivers a Gem here. Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2007 by Bj Lucas
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very average
I had heard the song "Say in right" and so bought the CD on the strength of this, and must admit was very disapointed by the rest of the songs on the CD, one word best to describe... Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2007 by Andyp
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its not a Furtado album, but thats its strong point!
This truly is a new dawn in music when it comes to Nelly Furtado. I never used to be a big fan, but I have to admit Timbalands music has always been towards the top of my list. Read more
Published on 25 July 2007 by Mr. Shivraj Gohil
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