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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective storytelling elements
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Themes
- personal struggle· cultural fusion
- Career 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.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shakira· Janelle Monáe· Colbie Caillat
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 One-Trick Pony 4:47
- 2 Powerless (Say What You Want) 3:52
- 3 Explode 3:44
- 4 Try 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
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