I'm Not Dead [PA] - Pink

...review on her best album I'm Not Dead.

===The Album===

This album is truly amazing, here is a track by track guide incase you want to know what you are buying.

===Track 1- Stupid Girls===

Pink has always been known for her "up yours" attitude, she never really seems to care about politics, or fame and doesn't get sucked in like every other singer does, and this song is all about ...
...listen to the lyrics and I'm sure in some way it was a hit against her lifestyle.

There are some great one liners in this song that really make you laugh, the tracks one of the weaker ones and I don't find it as good as a lot of the other's on the album but it's still got a brilliant chorus and great video.

Memorable Lyrics: "Disaster is all around, a world of despair, your only concern, will it f**k up my hair" ... more

Hardest review I've ever written, as my bedroom is like an ice box and my hands are just about to fall off, so please enjoy.

Who is Pink?

The best female artist in the world in my opinion. Born Alicia Beth Moore, when she decided to become a singer, she knew she had to come up with a name, and chose her favourite character from Reservoir Dogs, called Pink. She has had 4 albums have gone brilliantly and have each sold millions and a fourth one on the way late this year.

Pink's tracks usually have a rocky feel to them, and she is well known for her attitude, where she doesn't really care about fame and fortune, which comes across a lot in her work. She is against a lot of things and this also comes out a lot in her work. She is seriously a very good female singer and probably one of the best. Here is my review on her best album I'm Not Dead.

The Album

This album is truly amazing, here is a track by track guide incase you want to know what you are buying.

Track 1- Stupid Girls

Pink has always been known for her "up yours" attitude, she never really seems to care about politics, or fame and doesn't get sucked in like every other singer does, and this song is all about that. A great start to an amazing album, but I usually do skip it, as it's not my favourite, but the lyrics are quite good. This track attacks the 'plastics' (the best word in the world), you do happen to think of the likes of Paris Hilton when you listen to the lyrics and I'm sure in some way it was a hit against her lifestyle.

There are some great one liners in this song that really make you laugh, the tracks one of the weaker ones and I don't find it as good as a lot of the other's on the album but it's still got a brilliant chorus and great video.

Memorable Lyrics: "Disaster is all around, a world of despair, your only concern, will it f**k up my hair"
"They travel in packs of two or three, with their itsy bitsy doggies and their teenie weenie tees, where oh where have the smart people gone"

Rating: 7/10 (One of the weaker tracks on the album, but a great start and a great song against all plastic people)

Track 2- Who Knew

Probably my favourite track on the album, her voice is so powerful, and he really delivers a lot of emotions which is what she doesn't really do on her other albums. She talks about loosing a love, which is not different from other artists; however it's her voice that really brings forth this emotional song.

The song itself is very different from her usual songs, a great difference from the previous track, as it's a lot slower but so powerful and it really builds up to a crescendo near the end and they use what sounds like an orchestra, it really goes so well with the song, as she is singing you can't sort of here it coming, as the track just suddenly reaches the last chorus and her voice lets loose, and as do all of the instruments.

Perfect song, which is put together so well. Probably her best slow track not only on this album but all of her previous albums. So powerful and so emotional, amazing work from this artist. A gorgeous song, that I'm sure you will all enjoy.

Memorable Lyrics: "If someone said three years from now, you'd be long gone, I'd stand up and punch them out, cause they're all wrong, I know better, cause you said forever, and ever, who knew"

Rating: 10/10 (Such a beautiful song, I will leave a link for it at the bottom of the review)

Track 3: Long Way To Happy

I'm not to keen with how this song starts, however her voice is very soft during the verse and like Who Knew it builds up during the chorus and her voice lets loose as do all of the instruments. Another great power ballad if you will and very different from Pink's usual work. It's not really a sing along song, like a lot of the tracks on this album are, and this is one of the reasons I love it so much, I used to have it on when I went to college to wake me up and found myself singing along to the whole album, except I couldn't with the verses of this song.

A very nice song with some amazing lyrics, this is not what you would usually expect from Pink, but in no way is this a bad thing, amazing performance that works so well. A gorgeous song, an amazing addition to the album.

Memorable Lyrics: "One night to you, Lasted six weeks for me, Just a bitter little pill now, Just to try to go to sleep, No more waking up to innocence, Say hello to hesitance, To everyone I meet"

Rating: 9/10 (A great track, very emotional)

Track 4- Nobody Knows

Probably the slowest track on the album, and the most different from her usual work, however one of the best tracks on the album as Pink is talking about what she faces behind the public life and it's such a powerful song. Like the previous two the song starts of slow and reaches a crescendo during the choruses, a great song, which was produced brilliantly.

It's a very emotional song, especially the lyrics which are amazing as usual, Pink talks about that she sometimes cries but she puts on a brave façade and nobody knows this because she is meant to be strong. Her vocals are so amazing in this song, a very powerful performance from the wonderful Pink, it's a great addition to the album which is well worth listening to. Beautiful.

Memorable Lyrics: "Nobody knows, Nobody knows but me, That I sometimes cry, If I could pretend that I'm asleep, When my tears start to fall, I peek out from behind these walls
I think nobody knows, Nobody knows no"

Rating: 10/10 (A beautiful slow song, different from most of Pink's work but brilliant)

Track 5- Dear Mr President

Considering the lead singer of Dixie Chicks (where I say I got my name from) said one thing about George Bush and the whole of Texas hated them, then this song may have been quite a risk for Pink however it's done in such a way that it's quite a nice song. This is my mom's pet hate however, she hates the lyrics, but I don't think she's really listened to them, they are amazing.

The track is just Pink a guitar and some backing singers; it would have been better near the end of the album however it doesn't seem to fit where it is. The song is meant as a letter to who I assume George Bush, asking him questions that I'm sure 90% of the American population want to know. It's put together fantastically and Pink's voice really makes you listen and despite the fact that this song has faced some people criticising it because they are 'for President Bush' (no idea why), I believe it's exactly what everyone would like to know.

Some of the questions she asks are how he can sleep when the rest of us cry, she also tells him about hard work, and goes onto say that hard work is minimum wage with a baby on the way and rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away and building your bed out of a cardboard box. A very deep and moving track and a joy to listen to.

Memorable Lyrics: "Dear Mr. President, Come take a walk with me. Let's pretend we're just two people and, You're not better than me. I'd like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly."

"What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?, And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were gay?, I can only imagine what the first lady has to say
You've come a long way from whiskey and cocaine."

Rating: 9/10 (A very good track which is really thought provoking and risky)

Track 6- I'm Not Dead

Pink started of the album on a fast number and then her tracks got slower and slower but as you listen to the first few bars of this song, you really think, now this is Pink. Straight from those bars you're into it, and the song is great. Unlike most songs, the verse is fast and the chorus is slow, this is a weird concept and is never really shown in most songs, however in this song it is just perfect.

This is the title song for the album and Pink is talking about relationships again but this time in a lot more upbeat way and not in your typical way. The tune is the best in my opinion, the music goes so well with her voice and the way they have such an upbeat verse and then the chorus is just her singing and a guitar plucking strings is such a great production and really works for this song. An amazing track, one that starts off the premise for the rest of the album.

Lyrics: "I'm not dead just floating, Right between the ink of your tattoo, In the belly of the beast we turned into, I'm not scared just changing, Right beyond the cigarette and the devilish smile, You're my crack of sunlight"

Rating: 9/10 (A fantastic upbeat song that everyone will enjoy)

Track 7- Cuz I Can

Probably the weakest track on the album, however the lyrics are pretty brilliant and the tune is great, however her voice is not up to its usual standard. This track is good however, as she is using her old method and giving people the finger sort of, she's taking the piss out of her famous lifestyle and like Stupid Girls is proving she is not like your regular chick, she hasn't been pulled into the whirlpool that all other singers have been pulled into, she'll do what she wants, and this song just expresses that. A good filler but not a brilliant track.

Lyrics: "You talk real loud, but you ain't saying nothing cool, I can fit your whole house into my swimming pool"

Rating: 6/10 (The weakest track besides the bonus ones however a good song)

Track 8- Leave Me Alone (I'm Lonely)

I love this track, from the first bars you can tell it's going to be good. Another upbeat track and a rockier track. The drums are used quite a lot in this track and make the beat so amazing. Some amazing lyrics and yes she does use swear words but they really do make the song more about what Pink really is, and they show more emotion that if she used another word. I'm not ever going to complain about the use of swear words in a song, I listen to Tenacious D for goodness sake, this track is great. She is showing off the difficulties in a relationship in a very upbeat and rocky way. Typical Pink music. Great track

"I don't wanna wake up with another, but I don't always wanna wake up with you either, no you can't hope into my shower, all I ask for is one f***g hour"

Rating: 9/10 (Another brilliant track, the swearing adds to it)

Track 9- U + UR Hand

Quite a funky track and another great addition. Pink tells the story about going out for the night and having blokes asking her out, but she can't be bothered, I love the video for this track, check it out, the link is below. It's one of those songs you can't help but head bang, it's got such a great tune and you can't help but sing along. The lyrics are pretty amazing as well; this is true Pink music and one of the one's that was released as a single. A fantastic track and a brilliant video and her voice is very, very strong, this is a perfect example of her brilliance.

Lyrics: "I'm not here for your entertainment; you don't really want to mess with me tonight"

Rating: 9/10 (Very upbeat song and the tune will stay in your head"

Track 10- Runaway

A story track in my opinion, it starts off with just Pink and a guitar and the lyrics are telling a story of what she's done, what this track does is show how amazing Pink is and how much effort she puts into each track. It starts of slow and get's more upbeat during the chorus and then stays like this for awhile before going slow again. It's a song about running away and it's got quite a teenage angst to it, which really appeals to me.

Such a beautiful track and one of the angsty one's on the album, with some great lyrics which will appeal to anyone. Not a weak track in the slightest, one of the best. Pink's voice is quite quiet during the verse but then she lets loose during the chorus. Amazing track.

Lyrics: "I'm too young to be, taken seriously, but I'm too old to believe, all this hypocrisy"
"It's hypocritical of you, do as you say not as you do, I'll never be your perfect girl, I've got to run away"

Rating: 7/10 (A very nice track)

Track 11- One That Got Away

This song starts sort of like a country song, with Pink humming along to an acoustic guitar. It starts off quite a happy song, and quite a difference from previous songs, however the mood of the song changes and she begins to loose the guy to another girl. There's a point in the track where she's talking about her man making cappuccino and she asks what sort of man makes cappuccino and then say's "we laughed, we laughed oh we laughed" this is such a good point in the track, it's a point that stands out because it's filled with emotion. It's a very easy listening and has a country feel to it. One of the weaker songs, but still very memorable. Pink sings acoustically fantastically.

Lyrics: "I'm not a victim of clichés, I don't believe in soul mates, happy endings or the one, oh but then I met you and all that changed, I had taste, and your still sitting on the tip of my tongue, you were mine, somewhere in time, I'll look for you first, in your next life"

Rating: 7/10 (A good addition to the album)

Track 12- I Got Money Now

I wasn't a big fan of this to start with, but after listening to it more often, the lyrics are quite brilliant. Her voice is not as clear in other songs which make it one of the weaker songs but there's a big message in it. She's saying that she has money now so she doesn't need friends or family but then goes on to say, this is how it seems. A very clever review as she is really talking about anti materialism and how that she's not changed from her young self just because she's got money now, she's the same person she was and she'd give it up in a second. A thought provoking track, but one of the weaker one's on the album.

Lyrics: "When I got a little older, I realized, It's all lies, There is no prize, There is no prize, There is no heartache if you can afford, Everything delivered right to your door, Responsibilities, This life is easy, So now girl with everything, How could she complain, Cause she's got it made, Yeah she's got it made, I don't need to be tucked in at night, Told that everything is gonna be alright, Is gonna be alright, Cause I don't have to fight"

Rating: 7/10 (A very nice thought provoking track)

Track 13- Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self

I love this track, it's about the child we used to be and it's Pink having a conversation with her younger self. It reminds me a bit of Family Portrait, it's not as catchy as that song however it's got the same sort of story behind it. The track is quite slow, but it works so well for the lyrics, Pink is telling her younger self that she will be ok and she will turn out great, it's got quite a goosebump feel to the song, the piano is beautiful and works amazingly against Pink's voice.

It delves a lot into her past and shows what she had to deal with and how her younger self wasn't as confidant with herself that Pink obviously is and she wants to go back in time and tell her younger self this. A great track, which will give you goosebumps. Amazing addition to the album.

Memorable Lyrics: "Come over here and let me hold your hand and hug you darling, I promise you that it won't always feel this bad, There are so many things I want to say to you, You're the girl I used to be, You little heartbroken thirteen year old me"

Rating: 8/10 (Brilliant track, something all of us wish we could do)

Track 14- Finger's (Bonus Track)

I was contemplating whether not to review this as it's only a bonus track but I'll give a bit of information about it. The worst track on the album, it sounds more like Gwen Stefani from No Doubt than anything, there's too much moaning and groaning in the track, not something you really want to listen to, the guitar sounds fake and doesn't really add anything to it. A disappointing track considering the rest of the album, I would usually suggest to turn it over at this point as the next one's not that brilliant but track 16 is just too good to miss. So skip.

Rating: 4/10 (Not a very good track)

Track 15- Centerfold (Bonus Track)

Another disappointing filler track, I would skip this track and the one previous and just go onto track number 16. It's not a brilliant track and doesn't really have Pink's originality about it. Not really a fan of it, but it isn't painful to listen to.

Rating: 4/10 (Not a very good track)

Track 16- I Have Seen The Rain

It starts off with Pink talking about the song, and it's the only track on the album where Pink isn't the lead singer. This is her father Jim Moore and herself harmonising. The song is about the Vietnam War and it's a beautiful song. It's a nice filler track and is nothing really special, but her voice goes so well with her father and you can see where she gets her voice from.

One of the things her father said was that he never thought singers had to work too hard, but when they recorded this he learnt quickly. This is where she learnt to harmonise as her and her father used to perform it over America at Vietnam vet functions. Pink and Jim sing about how the song really affected him and how he's glad to be home with his friends. Some people don't like the introduction, but I think it's great as it gives it the track a more personal feel about it. A nice track will recommend listening to it.

Rating: 8/10 (A great track preformed by her father)

My Opinion

This is probably the most detailed album review I have done as I feel so strongly about it, it's such a brilliant album and if you take the time to read about each track you will understand why.

If you consider yourself a Pink fan, but haven't brought this album already go out and buy it, however if you haven't brought any of her albums, start with this one as I'm Not Dead is her best album, filled with a mixture of different genres of music, which will appeal to most people. I actually have 2 of these CD's sitting on my shelf as I lost one and went out and brought another one quickly as it's possibly the best CD I've ever heard.

There's only two tracks on the whole album which are rated below a 5 and these are bonus tracks, that don't really need to be there. All of the tracks on the album are brilliant and seriously I struggled to write anything bad about any of them.

Before this album, Pink has released 3 other albums which I'll list at the bottom as they are well worth checking out as well, but this album surpasses my expectations. Just brilliance. 14 very strong tracks, each one different with her pure and amazing voice and some fantastic lyrics and her usual f you attitude, it makes it one of the best albums ever released. Some amazing tracks which really just blow you away.

Pink was always known for her poppy rock kind of tracks like Family Portrait, Get This Party Started and Misunderstood, however this album includes them and so much more. I do like her slower tracks, as she pays more attention to her voice, and the production with these slower tracks are just amazing, usually just with a violin, guitar and piano, they are able to produce some amazing tracks which will have you singing for days.

Pink always has something to say, and she's not afraid to say it, as you can see in 'Dear Mr President' which is quite a risky track to write, but it works so well that it is such an addition to the album and she manages to get across her point with some amazing lyrics and such emotion behind her voice that you can't help love it. Pure brilliance.

If you are looking for an artist that writes about real things and not just about what ever the hell pop singers sing about these days, then Pink is for you. I sound like she's running for President, but she really is such a hard worker and put's together some of the best albums I've listened to. She's always great at knowing which songs to release as a single and brings them out at the right time. This is a great addition to her album, as a lot of people know the songs, not just because of the album, but because she brings them out when they mean things to people.

Her Voice

Amazing, so unique and so pure. I'm not a fan of female singers usually, I'm a big sucker for male rock voices, however her voice is so amazing and her range is unimaginable.

Writing Ability

Her writing ability is just magical, the lyrics all mean something, whether she is talking about past relationship or the plastics, she manages to put everything she wants to into words, but so poetically that each song is just magic.

Inlay

The front of the album it her posing quite weirdly, screaming at the camera with her 'pink' hair covered in roses and doves. Inside is the lyrics for all of her songs, but the reason I am reviewing this is because of her thank you note at the back which is two pages long, it's so nice and so memorable, she talks about everyone who made her what she is today and the people that made sure she didn't become a plastic. A great thank you.

Should You Buy The Album

I think I already answered that, but a big yes. I give this album hundreds of stars as it's that good, it's filled with everything you want. There are two weak tracks on there but they are towards the end so it's not a big problem. Such a brilliant album and I'm sure you will love it.

Hoped this helps.

I realise I have used the word 'Plastics' a lot in this review and for those of you that may have not watched mean girls here is my definition: Fake boys or girls, who think that the key to popularity is stabbing people in the back, make up, flirting, and looking like you have just been in a room where a load of oranges blew up. Think Paris Hilton, that should help.

This review is completely my own, here are some great songs to check out:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cJmghwq7k2I : Who Knew

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=0oGBvN3rAi0&feature=user : Stupid Girls

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=xSahapaHqCM&feature=user : Nobody Knows

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=eP1GCCS-hrk : U + Ur Hand 

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