What makes Try by Pink notable?

'Try' became a significant hit, reaching the top ten in several countries and earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Solo Performance. Its powerful message of resilience connected deeply with listeners, making it an anthem for personal empowerment. By the time 'Try' was released in 2012, Pink was already a well-established artist with multiple chart-topping albums. This track was part of her sixth studio album, marking a period where she shifted towards more introspective themes following her commercial peak with 'Funhouse' and 'The Truth About Love'.

How many songs are on Try?

Try has 2 tracks, running approximately 7 minutes.

Try

Pink · 2012

7 min · 2 tracks · contemporary R&B

Empowering pop anthems blend heartfelt lyrics with dynamic melodies, showcasing vulnerability and strength in equal measure.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Try — This title track encapsulates the album's central theme of perseverance in the face of adversity, blending emotional depth with a catchy chorus that resonates widely.
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My Signature Move — This track showcases Pink's playful side while still addressing themes of identity and self-acceptance, adding variety to the emotional landscape of the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

56 /100

Foothills

Higher than 47% of albums we've rated

The song blends empowering themes with strong melodies, making it resonate well but not.

What we noticed

The chorus is characterized by soaring vocal lines that contrast with the more subdued verses, creating dynamic shifts.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This single marked a significant hit, reinforcing Pink's established reputation.
Themes: personal resilience· self-acceptance journey
Moods: Uplifting· Introspective
Career context: By the time 'Try' was released in 2012, Pink was already a well-established artist with multiple chart-topping albums. This track was part of her sixth studio album, marking a period where she shifted towards more introspective themes following her commercial peak with 'Funhouse' and 'The Truth About Love'.
Stylistic neighbors: Kelly Clarkson· Katy Perry· Lady Gaga