I was really scared for Pink thinking that she had changed her style and would not be able to top songs like Dont Let Me Get Me, Like A Pill, and Get The Party Started. She definately has. I was suprisingly pleased with this CD. She went with a more Happy and not so Mad self. Her songs have more energy and fun. She has quite a few songs in different genres. R&B, Punk Rock, Soft Rock, and Dance. I really did not like the entire Mizunderstood album but I heard this Cd once in my car and it was great, and the songs were catchy. Usually When I hear a cd for the first time I hear a few songs and then go back to the beginning of the disk. In this case I did not have the chance, becasue all the songs were so good. I am very happy and proud of her, and although her methods and images might be a little unorthodox, well thats what makes her Pink. The Dvd has the video and behind the scenes clips, pic and lyrics. It really is not a big deal but for the same price get that version instead.

Misunderstood is one of the best albums of the past few years, so I was highly anticipating her new album Try This. However, what was so great about Misunderstood is gone. While there are a few good songs, most notably the first 4 tracks, the rest of the album falls under the category of Pink trying to hard to prove shes a badass. While foul language doesn't offend me, she uses the "F" word in half of her songs, and I don't see the point. Yes Pink, you're angry, we get that, but lets get a little more original in our choice of words. Most of the songs lean towards rock which gets old very quick, because no song stands on it's own. They all seem to blend into one another. Pinks voice also sounds raspier and tired, and the once powerful voice which made songs like Just a Pill, Get the Party Started, and Family Portrait so amazing, sounds strained and without personality.When Pink does try to showcase her pipes on the ballad Catch Me While I'm Sleeping, she comes across as a wannabe Christina. As a huge Pink fan, I was a very disappointed.

I thought Missundaztood was a pretty good piece of work for this 100,000th pop brat who's been forced on the public, but this album should have been called "Try Something Else"---it just doesn't cut it. Luckily for Pink (I don't know about the rest of us), she had a writer like Linda Perry on Missundaztood who knows how to put together a great pop song, otherwise we would probably have never heard from Pink again.

Even with all her rock posturing, I know for sure I am not going to "re-discover" punk through a mainstream entertainer who is spoonfed Hollywood songwriters to work with while sporting a cigarette rasp that barely approaches that of her so-called rock idols, including Perry and Joplin (please don't even go there: as far as Pink singing like the one and only Janis Joplin, forget it, try Joss Stone instead, at least she has a real rasp, and she's all soul, without trying so damn hard). I for one can't tell Pink apart from the 20 other slightly gravelly RnB-esque pop-rockers on the scene these days, but maybe that's the point: saturate the market with soundalikes, and three or four will fly, especially when they are posed as though in a perpetual catfight. Gone are the days when a label invested in something that stood on its own terms.

Adding to the chinks in her credibility armor, Pink's story mirrors label-mate Avril Lavigne's in far too many ways for either to be credible: both claim to be punk-rock, both claim to be "songwriters" when we know they are not, and both come from bland white suburbs where the only bad asses are in people's farmyards. Both "co-wrote" with 90s songwriter darlings (Pink with Linda Perry and Avril with Chantal Kraviazuk, whom both singers respectively and very suspiciously thought of as their new "moms"---gee, I wonder if the marketing department at Arista realized these two showed up wearing the same dress?). But, amazingly, "the people" still buy into these suit-sponsored packages, even when these little divas act out and "rebel" against their industrial handlers by "adding real rock guitars" into their mixes (now, if they would only play them). I am sure it all translates into higher record sales for their corporation, especially among 12-year olds, but hey, ya gotta grow up sometime.

Whatever she does, Pink needs to watch who she "co-writes" with. Her sound changes so drastically with each new writer that it's obvious her "muse" lacks a real identity. But that's ok, she had her hand on a bolt of lightning on Missundaztood (in spots, and only due to Perry), even though now it seems to have been passed on to Kelly Clarkson and the others in the same revenue channel. But for me (and a lot of others it seems) it's definitely time to change this channel.

How do you follow an album that had four top five singles? How do you follow an album that sold twelve million copies world-wide? Let's admit it people- Pink's latest album, "M!ssundaztood" was such a huge sucess that it would be hard to expect too much of "Try This". I didn't, and I must say I was pleasently surprised. This album is an in your face, kick [..] album- just like Miss. Pink herself.

1. Trouble- This is a great song- maybe not the best choice for first single, but a great kick-off for the album. The bridge sounds sort of 60's though- it's good but doesn't seem to fit the beat of the rest of the song. The video is the best video I've seen in a long time. "Trouble" is a stiff at radio, but first singles aren't always an indication of how the album will do. For example, Christina Aguilera's "Stripped" is being reported as one of the top five best selling albums of 2003, but the catchy first single "Dirrty" was a huge flop. Grade- A.

2. God Is A DJ- This is a standout track. It's the second single, though it should have been the first. Off the wall chorus, and funny lines such as "I've been the girl- middle finger in the air" and "God wants you to get on the floor and shake that a**" lol. Grade- A+.

3. Last to Know- Very good, though is sort of a song that you would expect from Pink- very ordinary. The chorus gets stuck in my head all the time. This might be the third single but I hope it isn't. Grade- A- because it's still great.

4. Tonight's the Night- the sequal to "Get the Party Started" but a heck of a lot better. The line "Gotta get the h*** outa Hollywood cause every day here's halloween" is so true. Wonderful music. Grade- A.

5. Oh My God ft. Peaches- Oh my god I love this song!! (No joke intended). Peaches's rap is so hot. When I heard that Peaches was on the song, I was like "Whoa this is gonna be X- rated", but it's actually not too raunchy. Grade- A+.

6. Catch Me While I'm Sleeping- This is a beautiful ballad. The only thing I dislike about it is that despite its 5:03 running time, the verses end around the 3 minute mark and we get a 2 minute repitition of the chorus. Grade- B+.

7. Wating For Love- Oh God, Pink's vocals are amazing! So sweet and not scratchy at all (not that I don't love her "smoker" voice) on the verses and b-sides, and then so powerful on the chorus... Wow. A standout track. Grade- A.

8. Save My Life- Everyone seems to love this song, and I much as I like the lyrics and the message, the music is...average, for lack of a better word. Poorest track on the disc. Grade- B.

9. Try Too Hard- This is an amazing song with a message that will shut that little "female dog" with a tie (er...Avril Lavigne) up. I love the chorus, and it's kind of cool how Pink altered the chorus at the end so the critics can't acuse her of "calling other artists but not herself fake". Grade- A.

10. Humble Neighborhoods- The rap verses and the "weeeeeee don't wanna go home" is cool, but something about the chorus greatly disturbs me. Other than that cool song. Grade- A-.

11. Walk Away- An awesome song that might be a single for it is very radio friendly. It's sort of a poppish rock song, but that's ok. I love the end. Grade- A.

12. Unwind- Pink really likes Janis Joplin, and you can tell. It has a really funny line- "My life is like a fairy tale that nobody believes in". The chorus is great. It's sad that the woman this song is about died at 27 though. Grade- A.

13. Love Song- THE BEST SONG ON THE CD. Oh my god I love it!!! It's so sweet and subtle. The lyrics and the melody are outstanding. It's shortness is part of its charm. The perfect album closer. Grade- A++++++!

14. Hooker- Whoa. A hilarious song about all of the trashy pop stars in today's music industry. Keep this one away from kids though- she uses the f word about as much as she breathes in this song lol. Although I must admit that the line- "You ain't nothing but a hooker, sell your f***ing soul" is pretty funny.

In conclusion, "Try This" is a fantastic album that I would recomend to anyone searching for an amazing CD by a talented young lady.

Pink's strength has always been the depth of her writing, although her unique voice comes in a close second. At the time of her debut, Pink was viewed as just another disposable teen singer, although she sang R&B rather than straight pop. However, with each album she has grown and asserted more and more of her own personality. On her third offering, Try This, Pink strayed even further from the R&B her record label had originally pushed her to do. Instead, she takes on the pop-rock approach, and manages to pull it off convincingly. There are not many singers who can sing this style without it sounding contrived. Luckily, Pink is one of the few who can.

Lead single, "Trouble", brings the album off to a good start. One of the more heavy rock tracks, most people viewed this song as a poor choice for a single, if not a just bad in general. Far from the best song on the album, it is catchy and likeable enough to start things off well. "God Is a DJ" was accepted more widely as the second single, although it took a while for it to grow on me. This song works on several levels. Firstly, it is a fun song and quite danceable which is generally the formula for a good single. Secondly, it's a metaphor, although most didn't pick up on it. Here, Pink states, "If God is a DJ/Life is a dance floor/You get what you're given/It's all how you use it". I've heard many people pass this off as nonsense, however it is really quite logical. Essentially, what Pink is saying is that despite what life we are given, it's the way we use it that matters. Switching back from the pop side into rock on "Last to Know", Pink angrily sings about a guy who stood her up because she wouldn't sleep with him on their date. The emotion here seems genuine, thus making it one of the album highlights.

"Tonight's the Night" is possibly the weakest offering the album has to give. I'm not quite sure what style Pink was going for here, and although her vocals are great, the song just does not work. Pink sings about just wanting to have fun to escape; yet this is the only song that comes across contrived. "Oh My God" featuring Peaches is the easily most heavily criticized track, however I don't really see why. The vocals and production match impeccably, although Pink doesn't so much sing as speak in a rhythm. Regardless, this is a great track and even the guest rap from Peaches (who I've never heard of before, or even after this song) does nothing to hinder it even though she is far from an exceptional rapper. Teaming up once more with Linda Perry, who handled most of Pink's sophomore effort, Pink brings us "Catch Me While I'm Sleeping". Despite her seeming aversion to slow songs (there are very few on any of her albums), they always suit Pink's voice incredibly. This is definitely a highlight.

Following an album highlight is always a risky affair. The artist always has the chance of putting an average track that would have sounded good anywhere else on the album, but sounds lacklustre when placed after a highlight. However, this is not the case here as "Waiting For Love" is equally as great, if not better than, the previous song. Pink has a knack for adding genuine emotion to her songs, and this one shows that to its fullest effect. The lyrics are simple, yet deep and the vocals understated (for the most part) yet powerful all at once. "All the changes and all the mistakes/Foolishly laughing at thing that/Words that she says" is a perfect example of both an excellent vocal performance, and the lyrical quality and depth. Unfortunately, "Save My Life" is a perfect example of the aforementioned problem with tracks after highlights. While good in it's own right, it was placed after two of the album's best, it fails to really stand out. I will emphasize once more, however, that this is in no way a bad song, thus it is definitely worth a listen.

"Try Too Hard" is commonly viewed as hypocritical. In it, Pink comments on people who try too hard to fit in ("Everything you feel, everything you know/You found it on your favourite TV show"). With statements like, "And it's people like you that make me sick", Pink would have, and unfortunately did, set herself up for criticism. However, what most people fail to notice is that Pink makes the same comment about herself in the end, reflecting "And it's people like us that make me sick." Great message, and very entertaining song. "Humble Neighbourhoods", while entertaining, is a step backwards lyrically. The song isn't really about anything, yet it is catchy enough that it someone manages to work well anyway. "Walk Away" discusses a lover who just gives up when things get too difficult. Toward the end, Pink decides that she's fed up with him, and now she's the one to walk away. ("You had my heart, you had my soul/You had it all-didn't you/Cause I'm sick of trying, I'm going home"). Overall, a great song although not the best she has to offer.

Going back to the rock sound once more, "Unwind" is what "Tonight's The Night" was attempting to be, except this time it works better. Here, Pink sings about her need to unwind after hiding her pain and troubles. A decent song, but still ends up being a step down from the one before. "Feel Good Time" is most recognized from its spot in Charlie's Angels 2: Full Throttle. I did not really like this song at first, but it quickly grew on me. Of the three songs with similar messages ("Unwind", "Tonight's the Night", and this one) this is easily the best. Although it serves mostly as only a catchy single, it shows of Pink's vocals quite well. The final album highlight comes in the form of "Love Song", one of Pink's few ballads. The lyrics are deep and honest, and the delivery is the most passionate of all songs here. Unlike previous slower songs, this takes a more acoustic-sounding approach, toning down the production so that all we hear is Pink and the instruments. Easily one of the best tracks here. Unfortunately, the album does not end on the high note that it should have. Pink, for reasons I still cannot comprehend, decided to include the biting "Hooker" as a hidden track. This song comes across as an excuse to swear as many times as possible, and does nothing to support Pink's talent. Although not as bad as I originally thought, it is far from the quality of the rest of the alubm. Artists have got to remember that if they are going to include a bonus track, they should at least make it a good one so we can understand why they decided to include it.

Overall Mark: 4/5

Pink is one of the most consistent artists in terms of album quality. All of her albums take different approaches, yet still capture Pink's unique personality. It also doesn't hurt that she has genuine writing talent and a powerful, slightly raspy voice. Easily one of the most underrated talents to come out of the vast group of singers in the 90s, Pink should definitely not be overlooked. Most believe she is fake and trying to fit in to whatever is trendy, however if you watch how she acts in interviews and the like, it is evident that none of her personality is fake. She's about as genuine an artist as you can get. The image she had on her first album, which most people seem to agree is the style she needs to go back to, was not her. It was the way her label chose to market her, and she had to go along with it to maintain her deal. Give her a chance, you won't be disappointed.