The Ride
by Nelly Furtado
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 73
  3. Negative: 6 out of 73
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  1. JaggedLittlePil
    Oct 8, 2017
    9
    Finally Nelly is back! The Ride is a very good album, completely different from everything Nelly did before. The sound is not more R&B or pop, it is indie rock, alternative, it explores and defines what Nelly is now, a new person and a new artist. Of the 12 tracks there are just 3 that I don't like at all, but the other 9 songs are amazing. Paris Sun, Sticks And Stones and Palaces are myFinally Nelly is back! The Ride is a very good album, completely different from everything Nelly did before. The sound is not more R&B or pop, it is indie rock, alternative, it explores and defines what Nelly is now, a new person and a new artist. Of the 12 tracks there are just 3 that I don't like at all, but the other 9 songs are amazing. Paris Sun, Sticks And Stones and Palaces are my favourite songs of the album. I'm a very big fan of her and she didn't disappoint me.… Expand
  2. crixalis
    Apr 3, 2017
    10
    Absolutely stunning, her best album with no doubt! It takes hints from Whoa, Nelly! and molds them into something new and nostalgic at the same time. If you were expecting anything like Loose you'll probably want to pass this one, if not you won't regret giving it a try, specially if you love 70s/80s synthpop music.
    My faves are: Pipe Dreams, Paris Sun, Magic, Phoenix, Sticks And Stones    Absolutely stunning, her best album with no doubt! It takes hints from Whoa, Nelly! and molds them into something new and nostalgic at the same time. If you were expecting anything like Loose you'll probably want to pass this one, if not you won't regret giving it a try, specially if you love 70s/80s synthpop music.
    My faves are: Pipe Dreams, Paris Sun, Magic, Phoenix, Sticks And Stones and Right Road.    … Expand
  3. diogoomiranda
    Apr 10, 2017
    10
    This album is incredible! What a masterpiece. Can`t stop listening to it since the day it was released. Thank you Nelly for being true to yourself and make real music!
  4. DrewK808
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Good album, positive indie vibes!
    If you're after an album of top-40 pop bangers, you'd better go elsewhere =)
    Indie production, pretty vintage sound, vocals sound great.
    Best tracks IMHO: Cold Heart Truth, Live, Palaces.
  5. WesleyE67
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Gostei muito do álbum
    Nelly é maravilhosa
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  6. Wesley566
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Álbum incrível! Ondas sonoras bem feitas e as letras extremamente bem escritas com conteúdo! Melhor álbum
    Nelly te amo muito
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  7. Melanine897
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    I have to say nelly is an amazing woman with unique talent. Your incredible way of doing beautiful work is incredible.
    beautiful album and beautiful music

    I love you Nelly@^#*@^#*#&#*#^##*#^#*#*#*#*
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  8. Juliet56
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
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    I really like this album
    deserves all the awards i loved
  9. Gleyson6
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    Incrível eu amo esse álbum.

    ***********nelly************ linda!!! Adorei melhor álbum 2017
  10. MollyP9
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso.... tenho certeza que esse foi o melhor álbum lançado.
  11. Britanny
    Mar 18, 2018
    10
    Parabéns Nelly você lançou um álbum lindo com belas canções
  12. Giorgishak
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Obsessed since its release,”Carnival games” is amazing.
    Deserves more recognition.

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64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Clash Music
    Apr 10, 2017
    50
    Longevity is often characterised by reinvention in music, yet The Ride stalls in its attempted inventiveness, instead finding success in its most pared down and familiar moments.
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  2. Pretty Much Amazing
    Apr 5, 2017
    58
    The problem with The Ride is just that it’s a lot duller than it should be, and it feels even more disappointing given that her most successful work is also her most eccentric.
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  3. NOW Magazine
    Apr 3, 2017
    60
    This is unabashedly a pop album, full of big melodies and simple metaphors, that adds just a bit of analog fuzz to her usually pristine sound.
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