Disco de Nelly Furtado: “Whoa, Nelly”

Show me another artist who has the same sound as Nelly Furtado....give up yet? She's created her own sound by combining latin, hip-hop, folk,and a little bit of rock. Can you say awesome?

1)Hey, Man!-Soaring guitar and string arrangements and a great chorus make this a superior opening song. 5/5

2)Sh-t on the Radio-Another song with a great chorus. The song's about Nelly telling somebody off. Sounds like a latin-y song with Alanis-like lyrics. 4.5/5

3)Baby Girl-I really like the jangly guitar at the beginning. This is another latin-y song that you can't help dancing and singing to. 5/5

4)Legend-At first listen I didn't really like this song but it's grown on me. I especially like in the middle of the song where it does this little breakdown thing. I'm not really sure how to describe it but it's cool. Nelly's voice sounds the best on this song. 4/5

5)I'm Like a Bird-Even though I've heard this song countless time I still love it. There's not one bad thing about this song and it's rally fun to belt it out at the end. 5/5

6)Turn Off the Light-This is my all time favorite song! There's almost a dreamlike quality quality about it and the chorus is amazing. Very uplifting. 5/5

7)Trynna Finda Way-I think this song is supposed to be about Nelly's road to fame but I'm not sure. I like how the verses are spoken and the lyrics are great. 5/5

8)Party-This is like a samba or a rhumba or one of those latin dances. A very different kind of party song and is fun to do funky latin dance moves to 4.5/5

9)Well, Well-The happy-go-lucky song on the album. The beginning is rather annoying and cheesy until the beat comes in but be sure to listen to the whole song because it's pretty good. 4/5

10)My Love Grows Deeper Part 1-This song is pretty funky and has the best chorus I've ever heard in my life, but it's weaker than the others. 3.5/5

11)I Will Make U Cry-I think this shows Nelly's insane egomaniac side. If you read the lyrics you'll see what I mean. Again the chorus is incredibly good. 4.5/5

12)Scared of You-The only slow song on the whole album. It's quite beauiful but is about 3 minutes too long which is why I don't really like it. 3/5

All in all I think this is a very promising debut and I can't wait until her next album! Love~Butterfly

Nelly Furtado is going to become a diva. Her cd rocks (although the first time you hear it you might regard it as a little strange) But after you listen to it a couple times, you hear the real beauty. Her words seem like they are coming from a much older person, but she is only 20 years old! Don't let her age fool you, she was doing Lilith Fair before she even had a record out! That's how good she is. She's opened for U2 and she is going to have a few shows with David Gray. Anyway, about the cd... Hey Man! A very strong opening song. .... On the Radio is very cool, it talks about her waiting to be heard. Baby Girl is pretty good, but its not my favorite song. Legend is a smooth song with her Portuguese flavor added. I'm Like A Bird, well hopefully you have heard that. Turn Off the Light is one of my favorite songs, she's saying words so fast you have to try to catch up with her. Trynna Find a Way is weird the 1st time you hear but it grows on you. Party this is another smooth song that was on the Brokedown Palace soundtrack. Well Well is one of those happy songs that makes you feel good.My Love Grows Deeper Every Day has 3 different melodies that sound like something you've heard before but you haven't. I will make you cry is a very frantic song that is strange, but it too grows on you. Scared of you is a very pretty ballad that is in English and Portuguese. Just letting you know: Nelly is NOT the Canadian Britney Spears or a poorman's version of Alanis or Jewel! SHe is better than all of them! SHe writes her own music, none of her songs sound the same and she is completely unique! Buy this cd and you'll love Nelly's music too!

Ok, so when I first listened to this album, I didn't get it.Now, I can't stop listening to it!!I liked Nelly when she first came out, and getting her album only made me a bigger fan!Nelly is awesome!Her vocals are totally unique, and chilled.She always manages to sound effortless, which I love,she never sounds like she's trying too hard!The whole album is laid-back,enjoyable, and I actually found myself gushing when nelly does her cool little lines in some of her songs(sooo cute!).She is able to combine differen types of music,reggae,hip hop, bossa nova, and throw in her Portugese roots here and there, which is part of the reason she's so different from everyone out there.here is a review of each song.

1.HEY MAN-a nice song.I like how she puts in some classical music here and there in the song,cuz they make the song sound versatile.The song has an easy,breezy feel to it,a bit like I'm like a bird.good song.4/5

2....ON THE RADIO(remember the days)-I like this song so much.It is and r'b/hip hop song,and is the only song on the album which is a totally different style than all the rest.good lyrics and nice beat.4/5

3.BABY GIRL-my fave!!!I love this song!!!!the opening of the song is kinda chilly, but it opens into a mid-tempo song with mostly acoustic guitar sounds in the backround.good lyrics, and what really makes this song all that is the awesome portugese style line that appears throughout the song.5/5

4.LEGEND-this is reggae style song with a really pretty portugese style melody.good lyrics,too.4.5/5

5.IM LIKE A BIRD-the reason i bought this album, and the reason Nelly became the huge star she is today!!soaring, with awesome,chilled, and a bit raspy vocals-awesome, soaring, and a very"free" song.5/5

6.TURN OF THE LIGHT-another one of her hits,(kool video)!this is an awesome song with a very trip hop feel to it.great vocals(similiar to "i'm like a bird's"),wierd, upbeat, and just plain awesome.5/5

7.TRYNNA FIND AWAY-i like this song soo much!!its the most pop/disco influenced song on the album.I thought it would some corny ballad, but it's actually an awesome dance song, with a cool spoken part.4.5/5

8.PARTY-the only song on this album that I don't really like.it needs some pepper,but it's ok.a little inderect.2.5/5

9.WELL,WELL-I love this song soooooo much!Also one of my faves on the album(can't really choose between baby girl,i will make u cry, and this).this is a really happy,inspiring song, with really good lyrics.

10.My LOVE GROWS DEEPER-Good song.Sounds like it could be a part of a movie,.kind of dreamy and starry.4/5

11/I WILL MAKE U CRY-One of the 3 faves!!I love this song!!it has a portugese vibe and is incredibly mature.i am CRAZY bout the part where Nelly starts to sing at an incredibly fast speed, and then blows a kiss.great song.gorgeous.55555555/5

12.SCARED OF YOU-a really beautiful, natural song .Nelly's voice is so prety and gentle here.5/5

13.ONDE ESTAS-obviously,this is in Portugese.Nelly sounds kool in Portugese, and totally different, her voice just changes.good song, but not that good.3.5/5

There you have it.a great singer/songwriter with soul,style, and talent!Like all good albums,it takes time to really like it, but trust me once you do you won't be able to stop listening to it.GO NELLY!

"Whoa Nelly" is a melting pot of styles and themes, most about love or lack of it. The songs are catchy and original (my favourites are "Turn off the light" and "Onde estas") and deserve to win many more Junos and Grammys this year. Nelly's songwriting and singing talents are incredible. She makes every note, every lyric accessible and soulful. "I'm Like A Bird" is the song that everyone is familiar with from airplay but "Turn Off the Light" is being played often as well and I actually prefer it to "I'm Like a Bird." Nelly's voice croons, belts, lashes out, soothes...she covers a wide range of emotions in the fifteen tracks, taking us on a journey of discovery.

The songs blend elements of hip-hop, R&B, Brazilian beats, and pop with slick production values. At first listen this album seems too mature, too confident to be a first album, but with such talent who knows what the future will hold for Nelly Furtado?

This UK edition features three bonus songs ("I Feel You" with Estero, "My Love Grows Deeper" single version, and "Onde Estas," a beautiful slow Portuguese-language love song about the sea) that are well worth the import price.

With pop icons such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera ruling the charts these days, Nelly Furtado is a breath of fresh air. Upon first inspection, one might wave this album off as one by yet another pretty girl just off the assembly line for the purpose of monetary gains by way of ridiculous CD and bubble gum sales. Quite the contrary. One important fact is that Nelly is Portuguese, and she embraces her ethnicity in an authentic manner, infusing each song with soulful rhythms and spicy attitude, thus separating her music from all the others that sound purely manufactured and vapid. Her voice is peculiar and shifts from Gwen Stefani-esque to T Box-esque to Fiona Apple-esque, which makes every song an exhilarating conglomeration of trip hop, pop, R&B, and world beat. Here's a track by track review:

1. Hey, Man (10/10): A relatively fast tempo song that starts strong by the pulse of strings. Not only is the melody memorable and uplifting, but the lyrics are also well-written here. The ending is particularly memorable, as Nelly utilizes her voice in a creative manner as the song fades out.

2. ...On the Radio (Remember the Days) (10/10): A radio-friendly song that sounds even better live, it consists of Latin-inspired rhythmic beats and staccato singing that eventually flows into a soaring melody.

3. Baby Girl (8/10): A morose tune by the guitar and an unusual chorus coupled with lyrics declaring independence makes this a popular song, but melodically it is not as strong as the others.

4. Legend (10/10): One of the best songs on the album that begins with delicate piano notes that blends into the harmonious guitars. Nelly's voice is at its best here, as it is soft and high in the beginning, but halfway into the song it interrupts into a little rap with the help of edgy Latin beats.

5. I'm Like a Bird (9/10): Of course, the most popular song (thus far) off of the album for obvious reasons - it sounds the most "normal". However, this is not the best song on the album, and listeners who do not fancy this song should at least sample the others before making a decision.

6. Turn Off the Light (10/10): The eclectic video aptly accompanies this versatile song. This is another highlight of the album that demonstrates Nelly's voice and song-writing capacity. About 2:31 into the song, Nelly erupts into a lonesome verse that is for sure to make it a favorite among many.

7. Trynna Finda Way (8/10): This is partly sung and partly spoken, and although it is vocally interesting, it is not suited for everybody's taste. The message, however, is dogmatic and inspirational, and overall it is reminiscent of an inner city girl singing in the streets with her friends.

8. Party (10/10): Fast Latin song that is punctuated by many sound effects and some alterations to the voice. A mixture of Latin and funk that is very well suited for parties or get-togethers.

9. Well, Well (7/10): The unusual beginning makes it sound like a children's song, but then it picks up to add a rather noteworthy beat. This is a cheerful song along the lines of the fifth track.

10. My Love Grows Deeper Part 1 (8/10): The beginning is not particularly good, but wait until :29 into the song, then the force of the melody will reveal and imbed itself into one's mind. This sounds better acoustically, however, without some of the distractions that are available on the album version.

11. I Will Make You Cry (10/10): Without a doubt the best track on the entire album. It starts with fleeting piano notes and a lightning-fast rap accompanied by an enthusiastic chorus. Nelly shows off her angry side here, as her voice sounds more energetic than in any other track.

12. Scary of You (7/10): An abrupt change of pace; this is the only slow song on the entire album, and it is sung in Portuguese. The gentle chorus and the gorgeous guitars make this song sound worldly and nothing short of beautiful.

BOTTOM LINE: This eclectic blend of genres is something the music world needs to hear more of, and Miss Furtado is leading the pack to music that contains more profundity and ingenuity. If most of the songs come off as strange, it is because this is how music should be: unpredictable, exciting, and heterogeneous. It is time that music free of synthesizers, "I can't live without you baby" lyrics, and morphed voices that disguise a lack of vocal ability cease being the number one songs in America or anywhere else. Elaborate dance choreography and ostentatious costumes should not be allowed to substitute for a lack of creativity and a comprehension of true music.