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Nelly Furtado's fourth studio album and premiere full-length Spanish album 'Mi Plan,' hit stores on Sept. 15. The release follows her successful 2006 album 'Loose,' and encompasses a handful of international artists such as Alejandro Fernandez, Juan Luis Guerra, Julieta Venegas, la Mala Rodriguez, Buika and Alex, and classical heavyweight Josh Groban. Be sure to read Popeater.com's feature about her new album and check out the favorable reviews after the jump.
Allmusic (4/5): "This [album] is assured and cohesive, holding together better than her muddled sophomore effort 'Folklore' but having a similar range, bouncing elegantly from barbed, alt rock guitars to electro synths to grand, gorgeous ballads...it says quite a bit about Nelly Furtado's ambitions and skill when her Spanish detour winds up being arguably her strongest album yet."
Billboard (90): "With simple, straightforward songs that appeal to melodic sensibilities rather than rhythmic contraptions, the set is a mix of vulnerability and earnestness...The biggest departure is 'Silencio' (featuring [Josh] Groban), with Furtado adapting to his dramatic, classical sound while still retaining her earthy vocals and organic cadence."
New York Times (80): "Switching languages hasn't changed Ms. Furtado's pop knack. 'Mi Plan' is a collection of love songs...The music uses all the technology it wants; programmed beats carry most of the arrangements, while Ms. Furtado often overdubs herself as a backup girl group. And the songs stay bright, friendly and generalized yet heartfelt, awaiting the singalongs they invite in Ms. Furtado's latest language."
