- LP Record (Mar 17 2008)
- Number of Discs: 2
- Format: Import
- Label: Geffen Records
- ASIN: B000FII32E
- In-Print Editions: Audio CD
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Whoa Nelly!!,
By Jodi (Ontario) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Loose (1 Bonus Track) (Audio CD)
Loose is an amazing album in my opinion. I think its probably one of my favourite albums of the year.Every song on it is good. I think my least favourite is Maneater which is still a pretty good song. Best tracks - Afraid, Do It, Showtime, In Gods Hands, All Good Things Come to An End. Te Busque is also really good. The chorus is in Portugese but the song is still amazing.
3.0 out of 5 stars
[3.5]--"Loose" is a melting pot of tunes,
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This review is from: Loose (1 Bonus Track) (Audio CD)
I didn't know what to expect from this album. I heard a few of Nelly's songs in the past and of course the hit, "Promiscuous." After hearing this album I grew fond of some sounds that were incorporated into this album. Nelly obviously has a genuine love for music of all kinds, some of the varied styles she attempts contrives of hip-hop, 80's retro, and electro-soul just to name a few. Timbaland as a collaborator, and she lets him shine for the first half of the record, as they get the party pumping. Then on the second half of the record, Nelly shows us her vintage side."Afraid," "Maneater (particularly)," and "Promiscuous," are great. These tracks boast Furtado's conversion by giving us some catchy, up tempo, infectious dance floor beats. "Do It" sounds like Madonna's Burning Up, and there are some '80s-like sounds within the album. "No Hay Igual," is good she blends reggaeton and M.I.A. into this track. Latin pop ballad "Te Busque," is really nice I also like the Spanish version to it. "Showtime" and "All Things (Come To An End) are all great as well. If I had one complaint about this album is that the beat is so strong on some tracks that they overpower her vocals, but she makes up for it on the slower tracks. `Loose' is the kind of album which is set to widen Nelly's fan base and introduce people to the rest of her work. The album is worth checking out, it's wicked.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
The "Loose" Side of Nelly,
By Damon (Winnipeg) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Loose (1 Bonus Track) (Audio CD)
I must confess, I was worried when I first heard "Promiscuous" late in 2005 when it was first leaked. Although I thought the song was a great modern hip-hop/r&b single, where was the Nelly Furtado that I have grown to love over the past 5 years?Fortunately, she's still here. One listen to the album, and her multi-cultural influences, spicy vocals, and reflective themes are still present. She's simply taken her sound to a new level and experimented with a new genre, while still trying to incorporate that unique quality and sound that made her big in the first place. The album may not sound like her 2000 debut "Whoa, Nelly!" or her absolutely amazing sophomore release "Folklore," but her personality remains on this new disc "Loose." The first 6 songs on the disc will easily please the "new" Nelly fans who love the new singles "Promiscuous" and "Maneater" (the Europe single), while the latter half of the album will more please the older Nelly fans. This effort not only showcases Nelly's unique style, but allows her to cross-over into a more mainstream sound at the same time. Highlights from the album include: "Afraid" - This is an incredibly catchy song about speaking out and being unafraid of what your peers think about you. "Maneater" - This song is pure fun! Nelly fuses her lower vocals to introduce this sensual, fun song. "Promiscuous" - The lead single is definitely an album highlight. Although it's the song that represents the most change from Nelly's previous records, it's fun when listeners don't take it too seriously. "No Hay Igual" - Who would have thought a spanish club song would be so much fun to listen to? Well, it is! "Te Besque" - Incorporating Nelly's spanish and english vocals, this duet with Juanes is a definite favourite on the album. "Say It Right" - Best song on the album! Absolutely brilliant! It's so simple, but will keep your attention the whole way through. "In God's Hands" - This is a song about a love that's dying and ending. Although heartbreaking, it adds an element of "good" to the end of a relationship. "All Good Things (Come To An End)" - This was written with Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin and is without a doubt one of Nelly's best songs. This album carries a wide variety of Nelly Furtado's sounds, vocals, lyrics, and styles. The variety of music on "Loose" is what makes it a winner and the best hip-hop/r&b/pop album in a long, long time! Let's hope Nelly continues to make powerful music in the future, whether it's in this genre or another.
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