Loose

Performer: Nelly Furtado
Artist: Timbaland; Juanes
Distributor: Universal Distribution

Notes: On her third studio album, LOOSE, Nelly Furtado largely abandons the bohemian vibe of previous outings, opting for an energetic, club-ready sound said to be influenced by the time she spent recording in Miami. The Canadian-born singer-songwriter approaches this significant change with wild abandon, as revealed on the sensual singles "Promiscuous," a remarkably catchy dance-pop tune that features Timbaland, and "Maneater," a leering, techno-tinged track. The percussive "No Hay Igual" finds Furtado delving into reggaeton, while "Te Busque" presents the soulful vocalist performing a melancholy duet with Colombian heartthrob Juanes. Though some Furtado fans may initially be perplexed by this dramatic sonic shift, repeated listens reveal the record's charms, particularly on the soaring, synth-laden opener "Afraid" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)," a thoughtful pop ballad co-penned by Coldplay's Chris Martin (who was once rumored to be her boyfriend). An unpredictable and assured album, LOOSE proves that Furtado can wander down unfamiliar stylistic roads and return with fascinating results.

Rolling Stone (p.94) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "Timbaland brings her back on LOOSE to scat her quirky high-school-musical vocals over his mostly Eighties beats..." Entertainment Weekly (p.68) - "Much of Furtado's charm comes from her low-key, girlish sensuality....The most striking songs are in Spanish." -- Grade: B- Q (p.112) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "[M]uch of it is an inventive, hip-hop-inflected delight." Q (p.118) - Ranked #55 in Q Magazine's "100 Greatest Albums of 2006." Mojo (Publisher) (p.100) - 3 stars out of 5 -- "'Promiscuous' features the booming tones of Mr. Land himself, alongside Furtado's breathy, come-hither vocals."

Canadian singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado emerged seemingly from out of nowhere with her debut album WHOA NELLY in 2000, sporting a genre-defying sound and winsome tone. Her work incorporates pop hooks, hip-hop derived rhythms, R&B production touches, and some left-field sonic weirdness, combining a modern, urban-oriented approach with occasional exotic rhythmic accents reflecting her Portuguese roots. One of the most striking facets of Furtado's music is her unusual lyrics, which employ off-kilter imagery and a quirky sense of language. In 2006, Furtado changed her relatively wholesome image by releasing her third album, LOOSE, which cast her, lyrically and stylistically, as a sexy femme fatale.

Shipping or Dimension weight in pounds: 0.5

Click Here for Shipping Options and Policies