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I bought Nelly Furtado's first album "Woah Nelly" and enjoyed it enough to give this one a try. The startling difference on this album and the real glitter is the fact that she actually opens up her songwriting to a whole new depth. Her voice is much more powerful and mature than her previous album. The songs are incredibly catchy and memorable. I appreciate the fact that the instrumentals haven't changed much. She always has some monster booty stomping banjo, hip-hop loops, great vocals, pop catch, and that heavy latin influence. It really makes a great combination production-wise on this album. Much tighter than I would expect from a lot of other pop producers out there. This entire CD is worth a listen. My personal favorite tracks are "Fresh Off the Boat", a song proudly and strongly proclaiming Ms. Furtado's Portugese roots with a danceable cuteness to it. The other is the final track, "Childhood Dreams". This is where Nelly really shines vocally. It's such a pleasant and moving song that it's nearly indescribable. No wonder she wins all kinds of awards. If I had a child, this is the kind of music I would be passing on from my collection. Yes, it's that good. If my copy got scratched, stolen, or lost, I'd pay a lot of money to get this one back.Read full review
More reflective than the album that preceded and more unique than the album that followed it, the exotic sounds and personal themes of "Folklore" limited its commerical appeal. It lacks a track that could easily work as a single for pop radio, but fan willing to listen intently at least once will appreciate its organic yet polished melody and sometimes empowered, sometimes melancholy themes.
This CD is great. If you love Nelly's authentic portuguese soul, you will love this CD. SHe is sincere, honest and full of wisdom. I love her!
This album is beautiful and so wonderfully produced. I recommend this to anyone who loves good music.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
Tuneful, romantic, and enjoyable. I keep liking Nelly Furtado more than I thought I would, and like her music more with each album I hear.
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