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Loose
Nelly Furtado
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2006-06-20
Manufacturer: Geffen Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
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

2) Album Description
In preparation for her new album, Loose, NELLY FURTADO tried out collaborations with a who's who of producers, and she tried to create a music more of the body than the mind. A prime example of the latter is first single "PROMISCUOUS," a duet with Loose producer TIMBALAND, known far and wide for his groundbreaking work with, among others, MISSY ELLIOTT, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE and AALIYAH. It stands to reason that gold and multiplatinum certifications (for 2003's Folklore and 2000's Whoa, Nelly!, respectively), a pair of Top 10 singles ("I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light"), and a Grammy Award (for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance), to name just a few accomplishments, would afford a certain level of confidence. But nothing has inspired Furtado to throw caution to the wind more than motherhood. "Motherhood makes you fearless," she says. "The album is very youthful-sounding," Furtado continues, "and I think that's partly due to the presence of this two-year-old in my life. I was with her all day every day and then I'd go to the studio at night, and I think that translated into a playful energy I feel onstage but that hasn't really been heard on my records." Starting with her longtime production team of Track & Field, she also knew she wanted to check out a variety of producers. "Working with new producers," she hazards, "is like trying on new clothes - you never know what you look good in until you try it on. And sometimes they will see something in you that neither you nor anyone else could see." So she traveled with her daughter from Toronto to London to work with NELLEE HOOPER; to Los Angeles to work with LESTER MENDEZ (who produced, "Te Busque," her moving duet with JUANES) and RICK NOWELS (co-writer and producer of the gorgeous ballad "In God's Hands"); and to Miami to work with PHARRELL WILLIAMS and SCOTT STORCH and finally, TIMBALAND. Indeed, the raw, lighting-in-a-bottle spontaneity of the collaborative process is at the heart of Loose. "This record shows who I am in a jam-type environment, where I really feel the excitement of the creativity flowing," Furtado reveals. "It's who I am at my most artistic. I live for that, and I'm very grateful to be able to share it."

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) Nelly lost her way with this one   [Rating: 1 out of 5]
I did not even bother buying this album after I heard Promiscuous on the radio. While it's a great album to dance to, and other songs on it, like Maneater and Say It Right, are infectious, this album was a disappointment to me. I was so excited when I heard that Nelly's third album was coming out, but what a let down when it finally was released! It sounds just like the garbage every other female pop vocalist is putting out. I own and love BOTH of Nelly's previous CDs because they are ORIGINAL, quirky and down-to-earth. I feel like with this third album we're seeing a trumped up, glossed over version of Nelly: so fake and completely without personality. I sincerely hope that when she puts out her fourth album she returns to her roots and stops trying to win a popularity contest. By doing so she has lost all originality.

2) Nelly Furtado Reinvents Herself   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
When Nelly Furtado released her first CD, it was refreshing in her innocent little voice. Now, we get a sultry song with kinky moves in this latest CD. Plus, Nelly has a couple of songs with some friends, Timbaland and Justin Timberlake. Overall, the entire CD has something for everyone from fast, catchy tunes and slow, soothing melodies. Some of my favorite songs are "Say It Right", "All Good Things (Come to an End)", "Te Busque", and "In God's Hands".

3) hot music   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
while the most popular song was on the radio a lot, there are a number of other catchy, dancy songs here that you'd never have heard elsewhere

4) Wonderful Cd   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I enjoyed the whole Cd even the spanish song that i don't understand. Saw her in concert and she is great live. If you like one song you will love them all.

5) Could have been better   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
About half of the tracks are good, the rest sound the same. Tries to be a rapper or something. She has a great voice and should concentrate on her material more. The album doesn't have an identity Is it Rock, Rap, Club? What?