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Track Listings
| 1. Get The Party Started |
| 2. Just Like A Pill |
| 3. Get The Party Started |
| 4. 18 Wheeler |
| 5. M!ssundaztood |
| 6. Dear Diary |
| 7. Eventually |
| 8. Numb |
| 9. Just Like A Pill |
| 10. Family Portrait |
| 11. Misery |
| 12. Respect |
| 13. Don't Let Me Get Me |
| 14. Gone To California |
| 15. Lonely Girl |
| 16. My Vietnam |
| 17. Catch 22 |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
M!ssundaztood is the follow-up to Pink's platinum selling debut. On Can't Take Me Home Pink established herself as one of the biggest R&B/pop acts of 2000; a status she later confirmed by stealing the limelight from fellow divas-with-attitude Missy Elliott, Mya and Christina Aguilera on their No. 1 cover of "Lady Marmalade". M!ssundaztood, however, reveals an ambition that extends far beyond the massed ranks of R&B's feisty female fraternity. Pink wants to be a pop star, pure and simple. Consequently, as well as the tried and tested R&B groove of first single "Get The Party Started" and funky hip-hop of "Respect", she adds a random yet brilliant selection of full-blown radio rock ("18 Wheeler", "Numb"), sassy pop ("M!ssundaztood") and emotionally charged laments ("Dear Diary", "Family Portrait", "Eventually"). Stylistically confused as it is- "Misery", a woozy bar room blues duet with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler is perhaps the most out of character--with some great tunes and a voice just as capable of fragile emotion as it is attitude, she somehow manages to pull it off. --Dan Gennoe
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Flushed with success from giving it some "Lady Marmalade" with Christina Aguleria and Lil' Kim and the current smash, "Get The Party Started", Pink is already one of the brightest hopes for the year. Missunderztood is a bold leap from her debut, Can't Take Me Home. The R'n'B/Hip Hop roots are still strong but this predecessor far excels in versatility. Here Pink drives her van full of attitude on a journey through sassy pop, bluesy Sheryl Crow rock and deep and meaningful acoustic guitar led ballads.
"Get The Party Started", with its infectious sentiment and catchy rhythm is a fantastic opener. Writing credits for Linda Perry of dodgy one-hit wonders 4 Non Blondes may raise a dubious eyebrow initially, but Pink's faith in her childhood idol has paid off as it is Perry's contributions that make up many of the highlights. With songs like title track "Missunderztood", a quirky bobbing, country-tinged ditty of self-assurance and "Dear Diary" with its weird confessionals, we see Pink getting personal. Boys and romance are off the menu now; this is about serious redefining. Not too serious, mind. Mixed in with the blend of pure R'n'B ("Everything") she was previously known for are genre leaping nuggets like "Numb" (full on grundgy-electro rock) whereas "Respect" falls halfway between a grown up Daphne and Celeste and an Aretha Franklin homage to womanhood.
For all those that buy this on the strength of 'Get The Party Started', it shouldn't disappoint, but there may still be the odd shocking moment. "Misery" is just that& With rock dinosaur Steve Tyler of Aerosmith fame bought in to croak a few backing vocals, it steps a bit too close to comfort to Rod Stewart ballad territory. Although the remainder of Missunderztood may not be quite so instant and radio-friendly, there's enough humour, sassy attitude and booty shaking potential to satisfy. Looks like Pink is going to be very in this season! --Jacqueline Hodges
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A stuningly diverse album,
By vicki.keeley@btinternet.com (Southampton, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: M!ssundaztood (Audio CD)
On the strength of her previous singles I'd never been tempted to buy a Pink album before, but after hearing 'Don't Let Me Get Me' on the radio, I realised that this one might be something special. Boy, was I right! The album visits pretty much every musical genre you can think of, which would normally spell immediate disaster except that Pink does them all so damn well. There are elements of everything from heavy rock to hip-hop, rap, pop and some fabulous down-tempo soul numbers. *And* she has one of the best contemporary blues voices I've heard in a long while.There should be a little something for everyone to appreciate here, so get buying!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Evolution of PINK! (A must-have!),
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This review is from: Missundaztood (Audio CD)
It's the return of the Pink Princess herself, minus the Pink crew cut but still every bit as gorgeous! But if you're looking for a carbon copy of her debut "Can't Take Me Home", then pink's latest offering, "Missundaztood" is not for you. Pink has evolved. She still has the winning recipe of a blend of R n B, Hip-Hop and Funk but this time she adds a hint of Rock. Stand out tracks include Family Portriat, Numb, My Vietnam and the feel-good new single Get the Party Started. But to be honest there isn't a bad track on the album. Missundaztood, with its revealing lyrics, provides a personal insight into the real Pink;this is kind of a biographical album.This alone makes it stand out from her first album but add this with the simple fact that there are better tunes on this album and you'll see why this is a must-have. It may take a couple of listens to before you fully appreciate this it, but you won't regret adding this record to your collection.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW!,
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This review is from: M!ssundaztood (Audio CD)
With "Missundaztood" P!nk has become the voice of every insecure teenager in the world. Here's a track review:1. Get The Party Started - The first single. A kind of deceptive track that makes you expect some R&B, but watch out. 8/10 2. 18 Wheeler - I played this track over and over when I first got the album. It's one of those take no shit songs. 9/10 3. M!ssundaztood - I love the lyrics to this feelgood song about being proud of who you are and what you do. This is one of P!nk's "have a laugh" songs, although she still sounds stunning. 9/10 4. Dear Diary - To get into this song, you need to listen to the lyrics as this is one of the songs about her life. 7/10 5. Eventually - Another lyric-heavy song. What seems like a lovey dovey ballad at first becomes a message to everyone who's ever done Miss Moore wrong in the past. 9/10 6. Numb - The most rocky song P!nk has ever made! She goes kind of punky in this song, which is another take no shit one. 9/10 7. Just Like A Pill - Another "listen carefully to the lyrics" song. One of the best P!nk songs ever! (The third single) 10/10 8. Family Portrait - A heart-wrenching song about P!nk's family when she grew up. This song is very sad, and she obviously put a lot of effort into it. 10/10 9. Misery - Steve Tyler from Aerosmith duets with P!nk on this song. Their vocals are amazing! 9/10 10. Respect - Another of the R&B songs. The funniest part is "Mirror, mirror on the wall, damn I sure look fine, I can't blame those horny boys, I would make me mine!" LOL 9/10 11. Don't Let Me Get Me - The song that made P!nk my favourite artist. Don't Let Me Get Me has catchy tune and cool lyrics. It's about disliking who you are and wanting to be someone else. Fantastic. 10/10 12. Gone To California - This song is slow and lyric heavy, but I still like it. 7/10 13. Lonely Girl - Ex-4 Non Blonde member Linda Perry questions P!nk in this song. Good lyrics and vocals. 9/10 14. My Vietnam - Another song about her life. I especially like the "mama was a lunatic" bit. 8/10 15. Catch-22 - Another R&B track. This one is really funny when P!nk does the air-hostess impressions. 7/10 This album is definitely worth buying! I love every song. Get it now!
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