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  Studio Album · No. 5

Funhouse Songwriting Credits by Pink

2008 LaFace Records / Arista Records 12 tracks 45 min

Produced by Max Martin, Shellback, Butch Walker  ·  Engineered by Serban Ghenea (mixing), Tom Coyne (mastering)

LaFace Records / Arista Records Pop Rock
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink carries a lyricist or composer credit.

100%
12 trackswritten by Pink 0 tracksoutside writers
Pink's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

12
Tracks
14
Lyricists
10
Producers
1
No.1 Single
4 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (2010, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2010, Nominated)
Data Insight

Funhouse was produced by Max Martin, Shellback, and Butch Walker, recorded across 2007-2008 at 13 studios spanning Stockholm, Los Angeles, London, New York, and Malibu, with Serban Ghenea mixing and Tom Coyne mastering. "So What," written the day after Pink filed for divorce from Carey Hart, reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100; "Sober" (#15), "Please Don't Leave Me" (#17), and "Glitter in the Air" (#18) followed. The album sold more than 4 million copies worldwide and received three Grammy nominations at the 52nd Grammy Awards (2010), including Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Sober." Pink's acclaimed live performance of "Glitter in the Air" at the Grammy ceremony launched the song from airplay-only to Hot 100 entry at #18.

Funhouse is the fifth studio album by Pink, released in October 2008 on LaFace Records / Arista Records and produced by Max Martin, Shellback, and Butch Walker. Written during a period of intense personal upheaval including her separation from husband Carey Hart, the album is among the most emotionally raw and confessional of her career. 'So What' debuted at number one in the UK and became a worldwide smash, while 'Please Don't Leave Me' and 'Glitter in the Air' added emotional depth to what could have been a simple breakup record. The production blends hard-charging rock with synth-pop and balladry, creating a sonic carousel that mirrors the emotional chaos of the album's themes. Funhouse sold over nine million copies globally and became one of the defining pop records of the late 2000s.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
So What #1
Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Max Martin Pink (Vocals)
2
Sober #15
Alecia MooreNathaniel HillsKara DioGuardiMarcella Araica Alecia MooreNathaniel HillsKara DioGuardiMarcella Araica DanjaTony KanalJimmy Harry Pink (Vocals)
3
I Don't Believe You
Alecia MooreMartin Karl Sandberg Alecia MooreMartin Karl Sandberg Max Martin Pink (Vocals)
4
One Foot Wrong
Alecia MooreFrancis White Alecia MooreFrancis White Eg White Pink (Vocals)
5
Please Don't Leave Me #17
Alecia MooreMartin Karl Sandberg Alecia MooreMartin Karl Sandberg Max Martin Pink (Vocals)
6
Bad Influence
Alecia MooreBilly MannButch WalkerRobin LynchNiklas Olovson Alecia MooreBilly MannButch WalkerRobin LynchNiklas Olovson Billy MannButch WalkerMachoPsycho Pink (Vocals)
7
Funhouse
Alecia MooreTony KanalJimmy Harry Alecia MooreTony KanalJimmy Harry Tony KanalJimmy Harry Pink (Vocals)
8
Crystal Ball
Alecia MooreBilly Mann Alecia MooreBilly Mann Billy Mann Pink (Vocals)
9
Mean
Alecia MooreButch Walker Alecia MooreButch Walker Butch Walker Pink (Vocals)
10
It's All Your Fault
Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Alecia MooreMartin Karl SandbergKarl Johan Schuster Max Martin Pink (Vocals)
11
Ave Mary A
Alecia MooreBilly MannPete Wallace Alecia MooreBilly MannPete Wallace Billy MannAl ClayPete Wallace Pink (Vocals)
12
Glitter in the Air #18
Alecia MooreBilly Mann Alecia MooreBilly Mann Billy Mann Pink (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors

AM
Alecia Moore
Writer
On this album12 written
BM
Billy Mann
Writer · Producer
On this album4 written
MK
Martin Karl Sandberg
Writer
On this album4 written
BW
Butch Walker
Writer · Producer
On this album2 written
KJ
Karl Johan Schuster
Writer
On this album2 written
JH
Jimmy Harry
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
TK
Tony Kanal
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
PW
Pete Wallace
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
FW
Francis White
Writer
On this album1 written
KD
Kara DioGuardi
Writer
On this album1 written
MA
Marcella Araica
Writer
On this album1 written
NH
Nathaniel Hills
Writer
On this album1 written

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Frequently Asked Questions Funhouse

Who produced Funhouse by Pink?
Funhouse was produced by Max Martin, Shellback (Karl Johan Schuster), and Butch Walker. Serban Ghenea handled mixing; Tom Coyne mastered. Sessions took place across 2007-2008 at 13 studios across Stockholm, Los Angeles, London, New York, and Malibu. The album was released October 27, 2008, through Jive/RCA Records.
Did So What by Pink reach number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"So What" reached number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in October 2008, becoming Pink's second number-one single in the US. According to Pink, she wrote the song the same day she filed for divorce from Carey Hart. The song spent three weeks at number one and was a #1 hit in Australia, Germany, Sweden, and several other countries.
Did Funhouse by Pink receive any Grammy nominations?
Yes, Funhouse received three Grammy nominations at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010: Best Pop Vocal Album, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Sober," and Best Short Form Music Video (which Pink won for the "Sober" video). The nominations recognized Pink's commercial and artistic peak period.
How did Glitter in the Air by Pink chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Glitter in the Air" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 18 following Pink's acrobatic live performance of the song at the 52nd Grammy Awards ceremony in January 2010. The performance (Pink suspended from the ceiling, performing aerial stunts while singing) was widely cited as one of the most memorable Grammy performances in years.
How many copies did Funhouse by Pink sell worldwide?
Funhouse has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide. It is certified 3× Platinum by the RIAA in the United States (3 million units) and 13× Platinum in Australia (910,000 units), where it became Pink's biggest album. Australia has historically been one of Pink's strongest markets.
What inspired So What by Pink on the Funhouse album?
"So What" was reportedly written by Pink on the same day she filed for divorce from Carey Hart in 2008. However, the couple reconciled later that year, before the song was released. Pink has spoken about how "So What" turned from a song written in genuine pain into an anthem she had to continue performing even as the relationship mended. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
What is the runtime of Funhouse by Pink?
Funhouse runs 45 minutes and 5 seconds across 12 tracks on the standard edition. Extended and deluxe editions add additional tracks. It was released October 27, 2008, through Jive/RCA Records and debuted at number two on the Billboard 200.

Sources

Wikipedia: Funhouse MusicBrainz: Funhouse (release group) Cover Art Archive: Funhouse Cover Art Archive: Funhouse by Pink