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Funhouse | 
 enlarge | Artist: Pink
Label: La Face
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  93 reviews
Sales Rank: 13
Format: Explicit Lyrics
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 736759
UPC: 886973675922
EAN: 0886973675922
ASIN: B001F0VHEM
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | So What | | • | Sober | | • | I Don't Believe You | | • | One Foot Wrong | | • | Please Don't Leave Me | | • | Bad Influence | | • | Funhouse | | • | Crystal Ball | | • | Mean | | • | It's All Your Fault | | • | Ave Mary A | | • | Glitter In The Air |
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Album Description
Explicit Version. P!nk comes right on time in 2008 with her highly anticipated and provocatively personal Funhouse album, addressing both her public and private persona, as only P!nk can. Teaming once again with hitmakers Max Martin, Billy Mann, and others, P!nk is poised to leave another memorable mark worldwide! Since her debut in 2000, P!nk (Alecia Moore) has been widely hailed as a fearlessly talented singer, songwriter and the Pennsylvania native's genre-defying creative risk-taking has propelled her to global stardom. To date, the chanteuse has sold 22 million albums cumulatively worldwide. 12 tracks.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 88 more reviews...
 Not as Good as "I'm Not Dead" But Still Strong - 3 Stars January 9, 2009
Propelled by the single of her career, "So What", FUNHOUSE was destined to complete the resurgence of one of pop/rock's savviest starlets, P!nk. For years P!nk struggled to keep up with the other pop artists such as Jessica Simpson, Christina Aguilera, and Britney Spears. Now, the tables seemed to have turned. When I'M NOT DEAD began as yet another brilliant, yet underrated Pink album, it seems like everyone but fans and objective critics had forgotten about Pink. However even after a strong single like "Stupid Girls" failed to give Pink the momentum necessary for a gold/platinum album, one of the lesser, yet catchier tracks of I'M NOT DEAD resurrected Pink from music industry death ("U + Ur Hand"). After a lengthy stay on the album chart and a platinum I'M NOT DEAD as a result, FUNHOUSE, the less enjoyable album of the two builds upon the commercial and critical success of I'M NOT DEAD.
The album opens with valedictory #1 hit "So What", which just may be the smartest move of FUNHOUSE. Here Pink essentially copies the best qualities of "Stupid Girls" and "U + Ur Hand" and makes one sick, inescapable pop song. It's commercial yet a gem at the same time which makes for that sometimes once-in-a-lifetime song. It give Pink another Grammy-nominated performance under her belt, even if the competition is incredibly stiff (Adele's "Chasing Pavements", Leona Lewis's "Bleeding Love"...)
Second track, also second single will be more a gem for those who are sick of "So What". "Sober" is equally as good as "So What", if in a different sort of way. It rejects the overt "poppy" leanings of its predecessor in favor of a darker, more rock-infused sound. The production is darker and Pink's growl grows even more sour (in a good way of course). It is a personal favorite. "I Don't Believe You" is good too, though the weakest between "So What" and "Sober". It is a bit of a reliever after the manic, though great energy of both it's predecessors. On the flipside, it is a bit more boring and flat compared to either "So What" or "Sober". Again, it is solid and ultimately a strong listen with its acoustic guitar and strings. It leans more towards the adult contemporary vein as opposed to hard rock. But, I think any country artists would feel at home covering this 'songwriter's track'.
"One Foot Wrong" has a fine chord progression going in it's favor. Pink's voice during the first portion of the first verse is slightly out of tune (purposefully I believe), but it adds a certain endearing quality to this number. Overall Pink sounds as good as ever and the production has enough rock, pop, and urban to have great crossover potential. Don't get me rock, Pink is STILL a rock star - but "One Foot Wrong" is a catchy pop tune, raspy vocals or not. And the synthesizer line and synthesized brass make it an urban producer's masterpiece.
"Please Don't Leave Me" has a lighter pop/rock feel, something that Pink is truly a pro at. It lays well as a track and keeps up the overall strong momentum of FUNHOUSE. "Bad Influence" continues to accentuate Pink's strengths, even if it doesn't capitalize perfectly on the strengths of monster track "So What". Pink sounds on fire and "Bad Influence" should please rockers as well as pop-tarts everywhere.
"Funhouse" doesn't fall anywhere near title track symptom in which the title track "sucks" to be blunt, but it also isn't necessarily the best of FUNHOUSE. With that said, "Funhouse" is enjoyable, easy to listen to, and would make a good single. It is restrained compared to Pink's most overt performances (vocally), but it suits her and radio well. It is pretty addictive; since I heard it on The Early Show I've been obsessed with it, even though both singles are much better. But, of course Pink on the Early Show had to censor the part where she's "gonna burn this f**ker down"... Oh well.
"Crystal Ball" is tame compared to the rowdiest numbers, though Pink sounds great. In the songwriting sense, "Crystal Ball" is among the valedictory songwriting performances of FUNHOUSE. In the sense of sheer enjoyment, it ranks lower. "Mean" makes up for any losses garnered after "Crystal Ball" making for another engaging performance. The production is great and the progression is too! Great hook, convincing vocal performance, fine songwriting. Period. "It's All Your Fault" feels second rate to the other high energy numbers, though it is still average at the least. "Ave Mary A" features more great production work, as well as more vulgarity from Alecia Moore (aka Pink). Again, second rate compared to the best, but average. Concluding track "Glitter In The Air" lightens up after Pink pushes it to the limit on both "It's All Your Fault" and "Ave Mary A". It is another singer-songwriter track and may not appeal as much as the high energy numbers. The songwriting is strong here and with that being Pink's intention, it works well. Modest maybe, but a nice way to close and overall good album.
Essentially, FUNHOUSE does pale a bit in comparison to I'M NOT DEAD, but overall Pink is on her "A-game". A few misses and flaws never broke down a good album - at least that is how I look at it! Not perfect, but every bit worth $10 to purchase, right? 3 Stars, easily.
 Pink-tastic! January 8, 2009
What can you say!? It's Pink! Pink rocks! Great self-esteem booster for young and teenage girls.
Tickled Pink over Funhouse January 7, 2009
Probably more lighthearted than some of Pink's earlier albums. Lilting and fun to listen to.
More Than Expected January 6, 2009
Some reviews refer to "too many ballads" and not enough "Pink" style music but I disagree. While one may tell that she wrote many of the songs during and after the break from Mr. Hart, the vocals, rhythm, and attitude ring true to Pink.
Song 6 - Bad Influence is catching and I find myself humming the chorus at work.
Song 9 - Mean - is enlightening. I love my husband but we've gotten meaner to each other over the years and I don't understand why. I think this song will hit home with many.
Overall a great CD. I would encourage anyone sitting on the fence to purchase - you won't be sorry.
Man oh Man, I love this album January 6, 2009
Pink is energetic, versatile, honest! She entertains me to no end.
I bought a new car and this was my new car album. Listen to it over and over. It's funny, it's storytelling, it's vulnerable. Thank you Pink for singing them soft, funky, country (sort of), loud.
You rock my world!
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