Folklore
Nelly Furtado · 2003
61 min · 14 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · hip-hop
A fusion of folk, pop, and R&B that weaves personal storytelling with rich, melodic instrumentation.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys introspective storytelling elements
- Context
- Released on November 25, 2003, 'Folklore' marked Nelly Furtado's artistic pivot following her commercial breakthrough with 'Whoa, Nelly!' in 2000. This album showcased her growth as a songwriter and featured a more introspective sound compared to her previous work. It solidified her reputation as an artist willing to explore diverse genres and themes.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, folk, hip-hop
Folklore is an album by Nelly Furtado, released in 2003. A fusion of folk, pop, and R&B that weaves personal storytelling with rich, melodic instrumentation. 'Folklore' received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and musical experimentation, leading to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. The single 'Powerless (Say What You Want)' became particularly well-known for its poignant message about resilience, resonating deeply with audiences and contributing to the album's impact on early 2000s pop music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Folklore sound like?
A fusion of folk, pop, and R&B that weaves personal storytelling with rich, melodic instrumentation. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk.
What makes Folklore by Nelly Furtado notable?
'Folklore' received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and musical experimentation, leading to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album. The single 'Powerless (Say What You Want)' became particularly well-known for its poignant message about resilience, resonating deeply with audiences and contributing to the album's impact on early 2000s pop music. Released on November 25, 2003, 'Folklore' marked Nelly Furtado's artistic pivot following her commercial breakthrough with 'Whoa, Nelly!' in 2000. This album showcased her growth as a songwriter and featured a more introspective sound compared to her previous work. It solidified her reputation as an artist willing to explore diverse genres and themes.
Who is Folklore for?
Folklore works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and introspective storytelling elements.
How many songs are on Folklore?
Folklore has 14 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One-Trick Pony 4:47
- 2 Powerless (Say What You Want) Standout 3:52
- 3 Explode Standout 3:44
- 4 Try Standout 4:39
- 5 Fresh Off the Boat 3:16
- 6 Forca 3:40
- 7 The Grass Is Green 3:50
- 8 Picture Perfect 5:16
- 9 Saturdays 2:05
- 10 Build You Up 4:58
- 11 Island of Wonder 3:49
- 12 Childhood Dreams 6:35
- 13 Powerless (alternative acoustic mix) 3:48
- 14 Try (acoustic version) 7:13
Release Date
November 25, 2003
Artist Origin
Portugal
Runtime
61 min 32 sec
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