Nelly Furtado - Whoa, Nelly!

 Nelly = Instant Migrain
I had no idea who the heck Nelly was, while at work on a long drive, the guy i was with had a choice of 3 CD's, this one, some Brazilian love CD and god knows what the other was, for some reason I chose this one.

Instantly from the moment it started, it gave me a headache, who is Nelly? How did she get a record deal? Her voice was irritating, her lyrics where trash, and what is with the side singer that sounds like he is talking through a paper mega phone?

I could not wait to get back to the office and get the hell out of the car away from this %#!%.

Every single song has the same annoying and irritating beat, every song sounded the same (bad) and there was nothing on this album that could make me understand who the hell could listen to this crap.

November 1, 2007

 What a great pop adventure this is!
I love Nelly. Seriously. She's very truthful and I find her spirit to be not only touching but relate-able and real. I love most of her lyrics, and although for Loose she resorted to a more R&B/dance type of deal, I still respect her highly as an artist. I just hope that she will revert back to this style for her 4th outing because this music is almost as good as it gets.

There are a few tracks that skate on the filler side so I'll mention those first:

Baby Girl - Has some OK lyrics, but it doesn't really stand out much.
Trynna Find A Way - This song is far from bad. And is almost light years ahead of 95% of the crap that fills radio stations these days. I kind of like the vibe it gives off. And the guitar is kinda cool. But it could've been more, I guess.

But that's it. The rest is solid stuff that is catchy but not ridiculously so, and you find yourself embarrassed to listen to it years later. None of that here.

My favorite songs are (in order):

Turn Off The Lights - Awesome lyrics. Just an awesome song in general. Love how she initially says, "It's getting so lonely inside this bed..."
Party - Awesome lyrics. "I feel like falling asleep and never waking up. It's not that my glass is empty, I just need another cup."
Well, Well - Very upbeat, catchy and makes you wanna dance it's so lovely! Gotta love it!
...On The Radio (Remember The Days) - Good song. Has nice lyrics.
Legend - Love the piano. Love the relaxing vibe it has.
My Love Grows Deeper Part 1 - This song is awesome. I can't explain why, but it is.

This CD is not to be missed. She even improves a bit with her second release, Folklore. I'd start with that. Unless, you aren't into different sounds because that CD isn't exactly radio-friendly.

4.3 stars.

I love your meaningful lyrics, Nelly. Come back to us, full-force on your next outing! I'm sure Loose was nice for what it was, but you know your full capabilities. Use them!!

Edit: Loose WAS great too! It was just more dance-ready than both previous albums combined! September 4, 2007

 LOVE every song!
Every song is just fantastic! I'm playing the CD a LOT! My first real knowledge of Nelly Furtado. After buying this CD, I bought the other 2: Loose and Folklore; I hope I get to like them as much. But Whoa, Nelly! was NO struggle to get to love. A good workout CD as well. A lot of variety in the songs tempo and arrangement, but it all holds together August 5, 2007

 Lucky to have her...
I definitely think we're lucky to have Nelly in the music industry, as this album clearly proves. There are really no bad songs on this album. Her voice is different and amazing, and there are moments on this CD that just take your breath away.

Standout tracks: Hey Man, On the Radio, Like a Bird, Turn Off the Light, Party January 12, 2007

 A Spunky & Eccentric Debut.
I fully admit that I have not listened to new types of music in a long while. I'm a fan of 1960's & 70's British Rock & Motown. I did not care much for the music of the 1990's. In "Whoa Nelly," she bares all in her songs. swirling melodies, & open emotions, give her tunes a blend of bossa nova & folk pop. Her restless vocals kept you listening, even though the repititions grew tiresome. She reminds me a little of the alternative music from the 1970's with a 1990's twist. I liked "I'm Like A Bird & Turn Off The Light" the most. She certainly sounds like an artist that has some staying power. January 3, 2007

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