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Nelly Furtado – Loose (new)
Nelly Furtado – Loose (new)
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- About the album: "Loose" is Nelly Furtado's third studio album, released in 2006. It represents a significant departure from her earlier work, moving towards a bolder, more club-friendly pop sound. The album is largely produced by Timbaland and showcases a more sensual and confident persona for Furtado.
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Release Information:
- Release Dates: June 7, 2006, in Japan, June 20, 2006, in the US, and other dates throughout June 2006 for different regions. An expanded digital edition was released on June 4, 2021, for the album's 15th anniversary.
- Labels: Geffen Records and Mosley Music Group.
- Formats: Originally released on CD and digital download, with a vinyl release later.
- Recorded: 2005-2006 at various studios including The Hit Factory Criteria (Miami), Cubejam (Miami), and Capitol Studios (Hollywood).
- Length: 54:20.
- Commercial Success: "Loose" was a huge international success, selling over 12 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of the 2000s. It topped the charts in numerous countries, including the US, Canada, UK, and Germany.
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Notable Singles: The album spawned several hit singles, including:
- "Promiscuous" (featuring Timbaland): A US Billboard Hot 100 number one.
- "Maneater": A UK Singles Chart number one.
- "Say It Right": A US Billboard Hot 100 number one and Furtado's most successful song worldwide.
- "All Good Things (Come to an End)": A European number one.
- Production and Features: The album is primarily produced by Timbaland, with contributions from Danja, Nisan Stewart, and Rick Nowels. It also features guest appearances from artists like Timbaland, Attitude, and Juanes.
- Musical Style: "Loose" is predominantly a pop album, incorporating influences from dance, hip hop, R&B, reggaeton, Latin pop, synth pop, and new wave. Furtado described its sound as "punk-hop," a blend of Eurythmics-influenced pop with a "mysterious, after-midnight vibe."
- Critical Reception: The album received generally positive reviews, with a Metacritic score of 71 out of 100. Some critics praised the revitalization of Furtado's sound by Timbaland and called the album "slick, smart, and surprising". However, some criticism was directed at Furtado's adopted sexual image, with some critics viewing it as a marketing strategy.
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