Nelly Furtado Loose CD - Import

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.

Extremely limited International Tour Edition features exclusive artwork, a bonus track ('Somebody To Love') and a bonus CD featuring eight rarities and live tracks: 'Let My Hair Down', 'Undercover Runaway', 'Te Busque' (Spanish Version featuring Juanes), 'No Hay Igual' (featuring Calle 13), 'All Good Things (Come To An End)' (featuring Reamonn's Rea Garver) and live versions of 'Crazy', 'Maneater' and 'Promiscuous'. The Canadian singer-songwriter marks a stark change in direction away from the Folk-inflected Pop of her first two outings. On this release, she collaborates with Hip Hop/R&B producer Timbaland, and the result is a set of raw Electro-Funk, with Furtado laying down some of her most risqu‚ and explicit lyrics to date. Featuring guest vocals from Coldplay's Chris Martin, Latin American megastar Juanes and Timbaland himself. . Universal. 2007.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."