If you thought Pink was still singing in the bubblegum genre of pop, with a host of songs that were empty in meaning and passion, you’d be mistaken.
There are few artists that I enjoy listening to more than Pink (or, as she spells it, P!nk).
Pink originally came out of the pop and R&B scene in 2000, being tied together with the likes of Brittany Spears and Christina Aguilera, not the least because she was featured in the song ‘Lady Marmalade’ with the latter which was featured on the movie Moulin Rouge.
Thankfully, however, she took more artistic control of her work after the poor performance of her second album. Over the years, moreover, she grew up and her music and lyrics developed with her. Her last few albums have been beautiful, powerful, and emotional. No, I don’t like all of the material, but a large majority of it.
If you ask me (and since you’re reading this, I’m going to pretend like you did!), Pink is producing some of the most beautiful and passionate music today. I honestly don’t think anyone is producing music like hers today, and certainly no one is consistently writing lyrics like hers.
As it turns out, I’m not alone in my sentiment. After her performance at the 2012 American Music Awards, a CNN music critic had this to say: “…our culture’s biggest sin may well be the auto-tuned syrup we’ve allowed to dominate the pop charts. All-time chart records are handed to vacuous acts such as the Black Eyed Peas and singing awards are given to vocal lightweights such as Taylor Swift […] But thank God for Pink. […] While Christina Aguilera has a tendency to oversing, Britney Spears can’t sing, and Lauryn Hill sorta stopped singing, Pink has managed to carve a brilliant 13-year-career by being something that is incredibly rare these days — an artist.”
Adele has similar sentiments, having watched her live when she was 13 or 14, saying “I had never heard, being in the room, someone sing like that live. I remember sort of feeling like I was in a wind tunnel, her voice just hitting me. It was incredible.” She described it as a defining moment in her life.
Taken as a whole, I think Pink is one of the best and most important artists of her generation.
I love Pink, and I’m a longtime fan. Her newer stuff is edgier, but I’ve never thought of her as a bubblegum artist. She’s amazing live!
It’s refreshing to see her evolution over time. She’s always been egdy, but it because more adult oriented as she got older as well. It’s something alot of pop artists just cant do.
She’s been around for a long time! WOW! Of course, think about Madonna! So, I still have never heard a Pink song all the way through. Your post has inspired me to check her out.
She is on my bucket list to see live. I love this song too she is so forgotten but her voice and messages are powerful. I have her first two albums and this one now you have made me pull out my cd lol
I haven’t listened to Pink in ages. Now I’m intrigued and need to go check her out. I’m glad she’s found her niche as an artist.
I love pink. She is pure talent, and her voice is just incredible. I havent heard anything for hers in a long while. This sounds great!
I like Pink – I think she has so much talent.
Pink is probably my favorite singer ever. I have always had a deep connection to her music and never considered her bubblegum pop. She has the ability to bring people to tears with the emotion in her voice.
I have been a longtime fan of Pink… or P!nk LOL. It’s relly odd to me because I was, I think a preteen when she first became really popular and I remember her singing Lady Marmalade with the likes of Christina Aguilera (who btw you said oversings and I completely agree).
I love Pink’s voice and songs. They are so powerful and full of meaning. I can’t wait to hear new songs from her
I love pink some of her songs are so inspirational. Her performance rocks. What is your favorite song
Guess I’d better somehow get to listen to some of her songs–she sounds like she has a phenomenal voice.
I haven’t heard pink, but I’m so glad to your post, you inspired me.
She does seem like a very talented lady. I should listen more.
I love Pink and I really love her songs! The critics are spot on — she is very talented.
I love listening to her music on the radio. It would be so much fun to listen to her sing live!
Love that Pink is still around! I always enjoyed her music, and the message behind it all.
I LOVE Pink and would love the opportunity to see her in concert one day. She os one powerful lady!!
Always been a fan of P!NK, her music is really good!
I haven’t followed some of the pop stars from my early 20s. However, I think that every artist goes through transition phases and cone up with new ways to entertain their fans. She is an awesome singer and can’t wait to here more of her music.
I think all singers should make you feel as though you’re in a wind tunnel when you listen. Otherwise they are just boring. Pink has been doing a good job.
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I love everything about her – her music, her hair, her name, her attitude. Everything!
I love PINK! I can’t wait to download the album.
I seriously love her and this song is amazing! My older sister is absolutely obsessed with PINK! We saw a NSYNC concert where she opened and she was just amazing!
I am a long time P!NK fan and have always loved her music but loved the current album even more than her past work. I hope to see her in concert some time.
She is really talented. She is one of those singers who really sings live. ^_^
I love Pink. Her music is always fresh and interesting and definitely female powered. I never thought of her in the same pop categories as Britany Spears or Chritine Aguilera.
I haven’t been keeping up with the music scene much lately. Thanks for alerting me to this news about Pink!
I love pink, she has been such a great performer!!! one of my favs.
i had no idea she was writing her own lyrics. I have a lot more respect for her now! 🙂 I do have to say that I like her newer music much more than her older stuff.
I love Pink! She has such an awesome attitude!
She looks so young and so very talented! I have not listened to any of her music in ages.