Loose
by Nelly Furtado
  • Record Label: Geffen
  • Release Date: Jun 20, 2006
User Score
8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 231 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 210 out of 231
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 231
  3. Negative: 13 out of 231

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  1. KathleenS
    Sep 3, 2006
    10
    It is nothing like her first cd! Its fun, upbeat and great fir parties!
  2. MattP
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    Timbaland's back and stronger than ever after a long absence. The first four songs are a new direction pop music should move towards, and I'm glad to see Nelly is relying more on her hip hop side - this is the album I expected her to make instead of Folklore (after her work with Missy Elliot, Jurassic 5, and the Roots).
  3. joshL
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    WOW
  4. DennisF
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    Outstanding CD. It's really the next evolution of Nelly. There is a thread of continuity that meanders through all her albums. True fans will acknowledge it, and appreciate it.
  5. JonasM
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    the best pop album of the year!!
  6. ShaunD
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Great pop album!
  7. JohanL
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    great!
  8. joshL
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    WOW
  9. cesara
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    this is a very fun album.
  10. Rose
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    Definitely different from her last two albums, but the first two were not alike either. Her albums reflect her diverse musical tastes. This is the perfect summer album! The Portuguese tracks of the previous 2 albums have been replaced by Spanish ones, but the results are just as good!
  11. lesliea
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    well, what can i say?this cd rocks!!!!! f**k all those bi***es that say it sucks because it doesn't at all.all of the songs are great!you rock nelly!!!!!!!
  12. TS.
    Jun 30, 2007
    10
    one of the best albums of 2006. Yeah, people said she's not true to her roots and sexed up to sell more. I say, whatever. Those people obviously didn't listen to the whole album. I think it's really creative of Nelly Furtado to have changed the direction of of her music. It's fresh, and smart. Possibly, grammy worthy.
  13. Nathan
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    This album is HOT!!! I've been a fan of her's since the beginning and she just keeps getting better. Way to go Nelly!
  14. EddF
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    WHOA, Nelly...! I've always enjoyed her music and this album totally blows my mind!! That girl sure knows how to innovate! Not only did she write those all-danceable catchy songs, but also she sings all these cute chill out songs! It's like a mixed brainstorm of her innovative/luse cultured mind! I'm really convinced this is the top mainstream album of this summer! I wonder WHOA, Nelly...! I've always enjoyed her music and this album totally blows my mind!! That girl sure knows how to innovate! Not only did she write those all-danceable catchy songs, but also she sings all these cute chill out songs! It's like a mixed brainstorm of her innovative/luse cultured mind! I'm really convinced this is the top mainstream album of this summer! I wonder if Gwen Stefani will do better with her new solo album.. She did with the last one, though..… Expand
  15. WilliamV
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Joyful! Wonderful! Ecletic!
  16. christiang
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    This is diferent from Whoa Nelly (which I love), but still it's one hell of an album
  17. Marco
    Jun 26, 2006
    10
    Great album. It is simple as that. No need to compare to others when it is just Nelly providing great music. She is unique, using different beats and being just Nelly.
  18. PriscilaM
    Sep 28, 2006
    10
    It is really difficult to find an artist with Nelly's quality. She is versatil. She is changed completly her style, but her album still sounds great. She was smart enough to know that was time for a change and the surprise was a good marketing for her. She is a star between lots of clones. The R&B influence didn't make her sound the same of everything else that is happening. Her It is really difficult to find an artist with Nelly's quality. She is versatil. She is changed completly her style, but her album still sounds great. She was smart enough to know that was time for a change and the surprise was a good marketing for her. She is a star between lots of clones. The R&B influence didn't make her sound the same of everything else that is happening. Her voice and style are unique.… Expand
  19. jeannec
    Jan 2, 2007
    10
    Definately one of 2006's best.
  20. G-BabyRulez
    Feb 8, 2007
    10
    I love This new Nelly. she isnt the same girl from like 5 years ago. her music is upbeat and just catchy!! she's got mad talent and just deserves 10 rated star. You rock my socks Nelly
  21. CarinaG
    Mar 22, 2007
    10
    i LOVE her new album!! it rox my sox.. i never really used to listen to her and after promiscuous, i loved to listen to her songs!! they're all unique and awsome!! i love nelly furtado.. she is now my favorite artist!!
  22. baby_rules
    May 13, 2007
    10
    Nelly I love you very much.Im from Serbia,I'm your big fan.Your last album "LOOSE" is sooooo good. :) And I like it.Kiss for you.And RESPECT.
  23. AlexanderT.
    Jul 15, 2007
    10
    This album is awesome, the best of her three so far. It is a perfect mix of the new reinvented Nelly (evident on tracks such as Maneater and No Hay Igual) and the old folkier songs of her past two releases (of special note, Te Busque, and In God's hands). It also includes one of the greatest singles of recent history, Say it right.
  24. AdamE.
    Jul 17, 2007
    10
    this album is really something special I admit it a long ways away from 'I'm Like A Bird'. But I enjoy how she is dipping into new genres. My personal favorites are 'In God's Hands','Afraid' and All Good Things (Come To An End). Check out the cd it is an explosion of artistic freedom.
  25. herfheie
    Dec 14, 2006
    10
    best album of 2006,definately...no more comments
  26. amyw
    Dec 26, 2006
    10
    this is 1 of the best albums ive brought this year :)
  27. ChrisW
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    Loved it! Nelly Furtado is so sexy and it really comes though in her songs.
  28. ArmenS.
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    This is a hot CD! It has everything that a pop album should. A welcome change for Nelly, it's exciting to see her do something totally different on each album. It's HAUT!
  29. LawrenceL
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    This cd is a change for Nelly, but it's welcome and she manages to make the transition retaining the same smarts as she did with Folklore and Whoa, Nelly! It's catchy and will be well-appreciated by anyone intelligent enough to give it a chance, instead of shooting it down because it's different. Impressive.
  30. Gisella
    Jul 12, 2006
    10
    I love this album, I can't remember the last time I loved an album. AWESOME
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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 27
  3. Negative: 1 out of 27
  1. The Guardian
    80
    Loose is slick, smart and surprising - the first great pop album of the year.
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  2. Playlouder
    80
    Aside from a few duff tracks 'Loose' is an absolute beauty that couldn't have arrived at a better moment.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    70
    It probably won't appeal to all, and some of Furtado's fans may be hugely turned off by the more danceable tracks. Yet Timbaland has revitalized Furtado - this is the sound of an artist having the time of her life.
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