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The Spirit Indestructible

Nelly Furtado · 2011

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

A vibrant fusion of pop and world music, layered with themes of resilience and empowerment.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • uplifting anthems for empowerment
  • celebratory vibes for gatherings
  • for motivational moments
  • earworm melodies to hum along

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike cohesive listening experiences

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, attempting to reclaim her identity as an artist.
Themes
cultural renaissance· resilient spirit· socio-political reflection
Career context
Released in 2011, 'The Spirit Indestructible' was Nelly Furtado's fifth studio album and marked her return after a four-year hiatus following the experimental 'Mi Plan'. At this point in her career, Furtado aimed to blend diverse musical influences while reconnecting with her roots, signaling a reinvention of her sound post-mainstream success.
Stylistic neighbors
Shakira· Janelle Monáe· Colbie Caillat
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Sounds like this from elsewhere
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The Electric Lady by Janelle Monáe — Merges eclectic sounds with messages of empowerment and self-identity, similar in vibrant production.
Loud by Rihanna — Fuses pop and Caribbean influences, exploring themes of resilience and celebration in a colorful soundscape.
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Spirit Indestructible".

  • 1 Spirit Indestructible Start here 3:58
  • 2 Big Hoops (Bigger the Better) 3:46
  • 3 High Life 4:18
  • 4 Parking Lot 5:25
  • 5 Something 3:35
  • 6 Bucket List 4:22
  • 7 The Most Beautiful Thing 3:59
  • 8 Waiting for the Night 4:28
  • 9 Miracles 3:26
  • 10 Circles 3:51
  • 11 Enemy 4:18
  • 12 Believers (Arab Spring) 4:06

What to play next

This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Nelly Furtado's catalog. Shows continued vitality after a hiatus, attempting to reclaim her identity as an artist.

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The Ride

2017

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Loose
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Loose

2006

Sets the stage with a vibrant pop sound that aligns with the energy of the current album.
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