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Missundaztood is the second studio album by American singer Pink. It was released on November 20, 2001, by Arista Records. After the success of her debut album Can't Take Me Home (2000), Pink became dissatisfied with her lack of creative control and being marketed as a white R&B singer. Aspiring to follow a more raw, rock-inspired musical direction, she began working on the album with Linda Perry after finding Perry's phone number in her makeup artist's phone book. Instead of relying on popular producers, Pink decided to collaborate with producers and artists who inspired her and enlisted help from Dallas Austin, Damon Elliott, Marti Frederiksen, and Scott Storch. Missundaztood also features guest appearances by Perry, Scratch, Steven Tyler, and guitarist Richie Supa.
The album was produced at a number of recording studios during 2001. Pink contributed significantly to the songwriting process, drawing on her experiences and vulnerabilities. The music contains introspective themes of personal insecurities, loneliness, self-identity, and family problems. Unlike the upbeat, R&B production of her previous album, Missundaztood is a pop rock record. It contains elements of a variety of other genres, including blues, metal, hip hop, new wave, and disco. Arista initially refused to put the album out, fearing that Pink's new direction would result in commercial failure, but she fought for her vision and eventually convinced the label that the risk was worth it.
To promote the album, Pink made televised performances and embarked on her Party Tour in 2002. Four singles supported Missundaztood, three of which peaked in the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100: "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", and "Just Like a Pill". A worldwide commercial success, the album reached number one in Ireland and the top five on album charts in Austria, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It was certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received multi-platinum certifications in other countries. The album sold 12 million copies worldwide, making it Pink's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
A critical success, observers regarded Missundaztood as a significant progression from Can't Take Me Home and an artistic breakthrough for Pink. Most music critics praised the album's emotional depth and blending of styles; others appreciated Pink's vocal performances and songwriting. At the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Missundaztood was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. Critics have praised Pink in retrospect for reinventing her music and increasing her creative control, calling Missundaztood distinguished and remarkable.
Pink released Can't Take Me Home, her debut studio album, in April 2000 on LaFace Records. The album is an R&B and dance-pop record with hip-hop influences. Produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, it was a commercial success and sold over three million copies worldwide. Can't Take Me Home had a mixed critical reception, however, with many critics saying it sounded too similar to American girl groups Destiny's Child and TLC. Despite Can't Take Me Home's success, Pink felt dissatisfied and constrained by her lack of creative control and being marketed to a teen audience as an R&B singer. Her father, Jim Moore, said in an October 2000 MTV News interview that Pink expressed interest in experimenting and showcasing her versatility on her forthcoming album. She sought to create an album reflective of the musical influences with which she grew up, resembling the music of Annie Lennox and Method Man.
Pink stumbled upon the phone book of her makeup artist, Billy Brasfield, during a 2001 photo shoot for Teen. She discovered the number of Linda Perry, lead singer of the former American alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes. Pink cited Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992) as one of her favorite albums when she was growing up, and called Perry her "childhood idol". She noted Perry's number and called her, leaving a 10-minute message on her answering machine. According to Pink, the message was about "how much I loved [Perry] and how she owes me because I got arrested singing her music out of my window at 3:30 in the morning, and how I'm gonna stalk her if she doesn't return my call".
A few minutes later, Perry called Pink back and invited her to her house in Los Angeles. When Pink suggested writing a song with her, however, Perry was initially reluctant. In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Perry said: "I told [Pink] 'I'm not hip [sic] at all. I make low-fi, garage-sounding classic rock records'" Pink responded, "I know — that's what I want". Afterward, Pink met Perry. Missundaztood's recording sessions began in Perry's home studio, with Perry at the piano asking Pink to express her feelings in a melody. Pink felt "petrified" and confused at first, since she was accustomed to a different creative process. As Perry began to play chords over a rough instrumental, Pink picked up a microphone and started to ad-lib. In about five minutes, they wrote and recorded "Eventually". Its lyrics were improvised, and Pink's vocals were recorded in one take. Perry described the song's creation as emotional, helping Pink to feel comfortable and understood during the recording process.
A week before meeting Pink, Perry worked on a song titled "Get the Party Started". Unfamiliar with new musical technology, Perry decided to call a friend and ask him about it. She then purchased equipment, including a Korg Triton synthesizer, an Akai MPC, a TASCAM DA-88 recorder, and Roland expansion cards. Perry originally had no goal in mind, and was "just figuring out what all [that] stuff does". She programmed her first beat, and made extensive use of a bass guitar, a horn sample, and looping "weird chords and sounds". Perry finished the song by including "every catch phrase you possibly could imagine", before laughing at the realization that she had written her first dance song. Aware of its commercial appeal, Perry unsuccessfully offered "Get the Party Started" to Madonna. She brought the song to Pink's attention soon after the Missundaztood sessions began, and Pink agreed to record it.
Missundaztood
Missundaztood is the second studio album by American singer Pink. It was released on November 20, 2001, by Arista Records. After the success of her debut album Can't Take Me Home (2000), Pink became dissatisfied with her lack of creative control and being marketed as a white R&B singer. Aspiring to follow a more raw, rock-inspired musical direction, she began working on the album with Linda Perry after finding Perry's phone number in her makeup artist's phone book. Instead of relying on popular producers, Pink decided to collaborate with producers and artists who inspired her and enlisted help from Dallas Austin, Damon Elliott, Marti Frederiksen, and Scott Storch. Missundaztood also features guest appearances by Perry, Scratch, Steven Tyler, and guitarist Richie Supa.
The album was produced at a number of recording studios during 2001. Pink contributed significantly to the songwriting process, drawing on her experiences and vulnerabilities. The music contains introspective themes of personal insecurities, loneliness, self-identity, and family problems. Unlike the upbeat, R&B production of her previous album, Missundaztood is a pop rock record. It contains elements of a variety of other genres, including blues, metal, hip hop, new wave, and disco. Arista initially refused to put the album out, fearing that Pink's new direction would result in commercial failure, but she fought for her vision and eventually convinced the label that the risk was worth it.
To promote the album, Pink made televised performances and embarked on her Party Tour in 2002. Four singles supported Missundaztood, three of which peaked in the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100: "Get the Party Started", "Don't Let Me Get Me", and "Just Like a Pill". A worldwide commercial success, the album reached number one in Ireland and the top five on album charts in Austria, Germany, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It was certified five times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and received multi-platinum certifications in other countries. The album sold 12 million copies worldwide, making it Pink's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums of the 21st century.
A critical success, observers regarded Missundaztood as a significant progression from Can't Take Me Home and an artistic breakthrough for Pink. Most music critics praised the album's emotional depth and blending of styles; others appreciated Pink's vocal performances and songwriting. At the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Missundaztood was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album. Critics have praised Pink in retrospect for reinventing her music and increasing her creative control, calling Missundaztood distinguished and remarkable.
Pink released Can't Take Me Home, her debut studio album, in April 2000 on LaFace Records. The album is an R&B and dance-pop record with hip-hop influences. Produced by L.A. Reid and Babyface, it was a commercial success and sold over three million copies worldwide. Can't Take Me Home had a mixed critical reception, however, with many critics saying it sounded too similar to American girl groups Destiny's Child and TLC. Despite Can't Take Me Home's success, Pink felt dissatisfied and constrained by her lack of creative control and being marketed to a teen audience as an R&B singer. Her father, Jim Moore, said in an October 2000 MTV News interview that Pink expressed interest in experimenting and showcasing her versatility on her forthcoming album. She sought to create an album reflective of the musical influences with which she grew up, resembling the music of Annie Lennox and Method Man.
Pink stumbled upon the phone book of her makeup artist, Billy Brasfield, during a 2001 photo shoot for Teen. She discovered the number of Linda Perry, lead singer of the former American alternative rock band 4 Non Blondes. Pink cited Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992) as one of her favorite albums when she was growing up, and called Perry her "childhood idol". She noted Perry's number and called her, leaving a 10-minute message on her answering machine. According to Pink, the message was about "how much I loved [Perry] and how she owes me because I got arrested singing her music out of my window at 3:30 in the morning, and how I'm gonna stalk her if she doesn't return my call".
A few minutes later, Perry called Pink back and invited her to her house in Los Angeles. When Pink suggested writing a song with her, however, Perry was initially reluctant. In an interview with the San Francisco Chronicle, Perry said: "I told [Pink] 'I'm not hip [sic] at all. I make low-fi, garage-sounding classic rock records'" Pink responded, "I know — that's what I want". Afterward, Pink met Perry. Missundaztood's recording sessions began in Perry's home studio, with Perry at the piano asking Pink to express her feelings in a melody. Pink felt "petrified" and confused at first, since she was accustomed to a different creative process. As Perry began to play chords over a rough instrumental, Pink picked up a microphone and started to ad-lib. In about five minutes, they wrote and recorded "Eventually". Its lyrics were improvised, and Pink's vocals were recorded in one take. Perry described the song's creation as emotional, helping Pink to feel comfortable and understood during the recording process.
A week before meeting Pink, Perry worked on a song titled "Get the Party Started". Unfamiliar with new musical technology, Perry decided to call a friend and ask him about it. She then purchased equipment, including a Korg Triton synthesizer, an Akai MPC, a TASCAM DA-88 recorder, and Roland expansion cards. Perry originally had no goal in mind, and was "just figuring out what all [that] stuff does". She programmed her first beat, and made extensive use of a bass guitar, a horn sample, and looping "weird chords and sounds". Perry finished the song by including "every catch phrase you possibly could imagine", before laughing at the realization that she had written her first dance song. Aware of its commercial appeal, Perry unsuccessfully offered "Get the Party Started" to Madonna. She brought the song to Pink's attention soon after the Missundaztood sessions began, and Pink agreed to record it.