Our review:Album Description:Japanese edition of the alterna-pop singer/songwriter's beguiling and charmingly eccentric 2000 album debut. Includes the infectious first single 'I'm Like a Bird' and two bonus tracks, 'Onde Estas' and 'Party' (Choroni Mix). Standard jewel case.
Amazon.com:Blame it on the bossa nova, but this chick has got soul. By filtering her Portuguese roots through the trip-hop she was weaned on, Nelly Furtado creates a hypnotic form of R&B/alternapop that at times sounds like Fiona Apple, Macy Gray, and Gwen Stefani all rolled into a Portishead song. Cutting her teeth at four Lilith Fair dates before even having a record contract, Furtado seems accelerated far beyond her 21 years. Listen, and you can hear the Portuguese fado tradition, Brazilian beats, flashy urban rhymes--enough snap, crackle, and pop to fill your breakfast bowl. Put your ear closer to the speaker, though, and you can sense that this is the sound of a multicultural young woman finding her own identity through all the pop she's been fed. If you're someone who likes to sing along to soaring vocals or who likes to get hip to a new star before she goes supernova, this is an album to own.
--Heidi Sherman
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Disc 1:- Hey, Man!
- ....on the Radio (Remember the Days)
- Baby Girl
- Legend
- I'm Like a Bird
- Turn Off the Light
- Trynna Finda Way
- Party
- Well, Well
- My Love Grows Deeper, Pt. 1
- I Will Make U Cry
- Scared of You
Buyer Testimonials
Average Buyer's Review:
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Back When
Whoa Nelly! was one of the very first CDs I bought when I got my first CD car stereo in my little blue Escort; I had loved the song "Turn Out The Lights" which I had heard on a magazine compilation. By the time I knew all the songs her real single hit the airwaves "I'm Like A Bird" and she was every where and the CD was put to rest.
Now that she's all promiscuous with Timbaland, I thought I'd revisit the CD that made me a fan and wonder what went wrong with the girl. From the debut album I would never have seen her heading to the trip hop slutty imagery she's so happy carrying now, back then she was actually taking real chances by using her voice and some strange effects to create a new world of music; using bared soul for lyrics despite how young or ill effected that soul was; the songs were good and I was singing along through her pain, her sassiness, her beat changes and recollections of how life should be. If you want to hear the kootchy koo world of Nelly find her latest album but if you actually want to hear an actually interesting little album get this one.
Buyer's review: 
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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.
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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 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!!
Buyer's review: 
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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
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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