Is Try This a good place to start with Pink?

Yes, Try This is recommended as a starting point for new Pink listeners. A bold blend of pop rock and R&B, layered with defiant lyrics and infectious hooks that showcase Pink's artistic evolution. Released in 2003, Try This was Pink's third studio album, following her hugely successful Missundaztood. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from mainstream pop stardom into a more eclectic and personal artistic direction, embracing deeper themes and varied musical styles.

Try This works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, immediate hooks and energy and short, punchy songs.

How many songs are on Try This?

Try This has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Try This

Pink · 2003

55 min · 15 tracks · contemporary R&B

A bold blend of pop rock and R&B, layered with defiant lyrics and infectious hooks that showcase Pink's artistic evolution.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Trouble Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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God Is a DJ — This track epitomizes the album's fusion of club anthems with personal storytelling, reflecting on the power of music as both a refuge and celebration.
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Last to Know — The poignant narrative about unreciprocated love reveals vulnerability through its heartfelt lyrics, showcasing Pink's ability to balance strength with sensitivity.
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Feel Good Time — Featured in the film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, this upbeat track captures the carefree essence of summer while highlighting Pink's signature style of blending fun with attitude.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases Pink's evolving sound with varied tempos and introspective lyrics, though it lacks strong cohesion.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'God Is a DJ' and 'Catch Me While I’m Sleeping'.
The lyrics often explore themes of self-empowerment and introspection, with a notable shift in tone from upbeat to reflective as the album progresses.

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

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
immediate hooks and energy
short, punchy songs
balanced upbeat and contemplative

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a transition in Pink's sound and solidified her presence in pop music.
Themes: club anthem refuge· unreciprocated love· carefree summer spirit
Moods: Energetic· Uplifting
Career context: Released in 2003, Try This was Pink's third studio album, following her hugely successful Missundaztood. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from mainstream pop stardom into a more eclectic and personal artistic direction, embracing deeper themes and varied musical styles.
Stylistic neighbors: Kelly Clarkson· Katy Perry· Lady Gaga