What does The Ride sound like?

A reflective blend of contemporary R&B and folk-infused pop that captures vulnerability and resilience. Rooted in contemporary R&B and folk. Start with "Cold Hard Truth".

Is The Ride a good place to start with Nelly Furtado?

Yes, The Ride is recommended as a starting point for new Nelly Furtado listeners. A reflective blend of contemporary R&B and folk-infused pop that captures vulnerability and resilience. In 2017, Nelly Furtado released 'The Ride' as her first studio album in six years, following her commercially successful but critically mixed project 'The Spirit Indestructible.' At this point in her career, she was transitioning into a more introspective sound, distancing herself from the mainstream pop trends that had previously defined her music. This album marks a significant artistic shift towards deeper themes of personal growth and emotional honesty.

The Ride works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective journey, vulnerability in personal storytelling and uplifting moments of resilience.

How many songs are on The Ride?

The Ride has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

The Ride

Nelly Furtado · 2017

45 min · 12 tracks · contemporary R&B · folk · hip-hop

A reflective blend of contemporary R&B and folk-infused pop that captures vulnerability and resilience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective journey
vulnerability in personal storytelling
uplifting moments of resilience
suitable for introspective afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

seeking high-energy party tracks
prefer standalone singles over cohesion

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows Nelly Furtado's continued artistic growth after a long hiatus.
Themes: personal struggle· introspective reflection· resilience and rebirth
Career context: In 2017, Nelly Furtado released 'The Ride' as her first studio album in six years, following her commercially successful but critically mixed project 'The Spirit Indestructible.' At this point in her career, she was transitioning into a more introspective sound, distancing herself from the mainstream pop trends that had previously defined her music. This album marks a significant artistic shift towards deeper themes of personal growth and emotional honesty.
Stylistic neighbors: Shakira· Janelle Monáe· Colbie Caillat
If this clicks, go next to: The Spirit Indestructible — Continues themes of resilience with a mix of R&B and pop energy.
Sounds like this from elsewhere: Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — Explores introspection and vulnerability through folk-infused melodies and poignant lyrics.

Honeymoon by Lana Del Rey — Combines atmospheric production with themes of resilience and emotional depth, echoing Furtado's reflective tone.