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. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    Just an epic album. "Maneater", "Promiscuous", "Say It Right" & "All Good Things", these four songs are crazy, you don't have to listen other songs. 2000s banger.
  2. Panchogul
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    Este es uno de los mejores álbumes de la década del 2000, tiene canciones increíbles que aún suenan frescas al día de hoy y un sonido que definitivamente influyó a otros artistas.
  3. KathleenS
    Sep 3, 2006
    10
    It is nothing like her first cd! Its fun, upbeat and great fir parties!
  4. 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).
  5. joshL
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    WOW
  6. 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.
  7. JonasM
    Jun 27, 2006
    10
    the best pop album of the year!!
  8. Oz
    Jul 6, 2006
    8
    Gee, Pitchfork guys and all the other "serious" reviewers, take it easy! This is a fun summer iPod friendly album, and as such it works very well!!
  9. chris-fu
    Oct 5, 2006
    8
    I have always appreciated her talent as a worldwide, but purely Canadian fellow musician. Loose is a bold transition with consistantly deep beats, which works as both a career defining album and a look through the artist's eyes. Wicked production, solid style, and brazen chemistry between Nelly and Timba.
  10. RickK
    Jun 19, 2006
    9
    Maneater and Promiscuous make this CD good enough to buy, though that is almost the norm these days when CD's are filled with bland songs and just one maybe 2 good ones. This CD doesn't follow that formula... the sound she's found with the help of Timbaland is perfect for her genre of singing. Hopefully she'll be rewarded when the AMA's and Grammys come around. Maneater and Promiscuous make this CD good enough to buy, though that is almost the norm these days when CD's are filled with bland songs and just one maybe 2 good ones. This CD doesn't follow that formula... the sound she's found with the help of Timbaland is perfect for her genre of singing. Hopefully she'll be rewarded when the AMA's and Grammys come around. Just think if they met up for her album with Fly like a Bird and the couple others, it would've been instant classic.… Expand
  11. DrewN
    Jun 20, 2006
    9
    Very catchy, fun, pop.
  12. ShaunD
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Great pop album!
  13. JohanL
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    great!
  14. PC
    Jun 20, 2006
    9
    By far one of the best albums of the year so far. Every song is worth its time on the CD. It's in your face, but in a completely fun and unpretentious way. LOVE it!
  15. joshL
    Jun 22, 2006
    10
    WOW
  16. cesara
    Jun 20, 2006
    10
    this is a very fun album.
  17. 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!
  18. KevinC.
    Jun 20, 2006
    8
    Furtado continues to be the anti-Britney of the modern pop world, proving that you can make danceable music without the music sounding boring or the lyrics being braindead in execution. This is the album that Jewel's 0304 was supposed to be. While I wasn't as dissapointed with her sophomore effort as most people were, I agree that she needed a change and boy did we get it. I Furtado continues to be the anti-Britney of the modern pop world, proving that you can make danceable music without the music sounding boring or the lyrics being braindead in execution. This is the album that Jewel's 0304 was supposed to be. While I wasn't as dissapointed with her sophomore effort as most people were, I agree that she needed a change and boy did we get it. I can't give it a higher score because, like all her albums, they are so ambitious that there are bound to be a couple songs on the weak side.… Expand
  19. dosq
    Jul 20, 2006
    8
    a strong album
  20. mikeyd
    Aug 31, 2006
    9
    A hot (!!!) album!!
  21. 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!!!!!!!
  22. Ale
    May 3, 2007
    9
    Definitely one of best 2006 albums. Almost all songs are good, but style of them changes so they don't apply to single minded listeners. It's an achievement to produce three so different albums and all high quality. It comes to my mind Coldplay also made three and they match in quality.
  23. 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.
  24. fredricE.
    Jun 7, 2007
    9
    Im so happy to know i didnt missed this album, ive purcased it and im glad i did so.. songs like "promiscuous", "maneater", "say it right" and check this one "ALL GOOD THINGS" are very gooood.. all of those songs are so addictive.. nelly furtado always releases a really good album.. i like it so much!!
  25. JuliaA
    Nov 28, 2006
    7
    I should play the album at least four times to make sure it's just a matter of time to like 'Loose' completely like I had instantly with the previous album. there's still some part of me saying the music is not suitable for Nelly,but the most part said it's nice.still,I like 'No Hay Igual','Te I should play the album at least four times to make sure it's just a matter of time to like 'Loose' completely like I had instantly with the previous album. there's still some part of me saying the music is not suitable for Nelly,but the most part said it's nice.still,I like 'No Hay Igual','Te Busque','Maneater','Promiscuous' and 'Say it Right'. I think Timbaland getting caught up to use a very recognizable beat we've heard already with other singer.let's bope for the next album to be more 'fitted-loose'.… Expand
  26. 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!
  27. 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
  28. elyz
    Jun 21, 2006
    7
    Although Timbaland gave her a new sound.....I do wish that she included her original sound as well into the CD for a few songs.
  29. TyeN.
    Jun 21, 2006
    9
    Nelly Furtado is back, and if you're a pop fan at all you should be thanking your lucky stars as she has always been an outstanding artist. Once again, she's going in another direction with her latest album. The result is this amazing collection of varied styles of pop/alt. rock/r&b/and hip-hop. She out does Gwen Stefani on "Do It", takes on Shakira and even Daddy Yankee with Nelly Furtado is back, and if you're a pop fan at all you should be thanking your lucky stars as she has always been an outstanding artist. Once again, she's going in another direction with her latest album. The result is this amazing collection of varied styles of pop/alt. rock/r&b/and hip-hop. She out does Gwen Stefani on "Do It", takes on Shakira and even Daddy Yankee with "No Hay Igual", one ups Janet Jackson's latest efforts with "Afraid", and even shows new comers like Ciara that she can do r&b and do it well with "Showtime". My favorite tracks are "Maneater", "Promiscuous", "Glow", "No Hay Igual", "Say It Right", "Wait For You", and the Chris Martin penned "All Good Things (Come To An End)". This is 2006's finest pop album, and I'm willing to bet it'll remain the best all year.… Expand
  30. WilliamV
    Jun 21, 2006
    10
    Joyful! Wonderful! Ecletic!
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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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