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  Studio Album · No. 2

Missundaztood Songwriting Credits by Pink

2001 LaFace Records / Arista Records 14 tracks 55 min

Produced by Linda Perry, Scott Storch  ·  Engineered by Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado (mixing), Dave Way (mixing), Kevin "KD" Davis (mixing), Dave Guerrero (assistant mixing), Herb Powers Jr. (mastering)

LaFace Records / Arista Records Pop RockRock
79%
Authorship
Songwriter

Holds writing credit on 11 of 14 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 11 / 14 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink carries a lyricist or composer credit.

79%
11 trackswritten by Pink 3 tracksoutside writers
Pink's roles on this album

Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist79%
Composer79%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

14
Tracks
5
Lyricists
6
Producers
12 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2001
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2003, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (2003, Nominated)
Data Insight

Missundaztood was produced by Linda Perry and Scott Storch, with mixing split across Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado (most tracks), Dave Way (tracks 2, 6, 12), and Kevin "KD" Davis (track 3), and mastered by Herb Powers Jr. at Hit Factory Mastering in New York. A complete artistic reinvention, it was Pink's first collaboration with Linda Perry, who co-wrote and produced the album's most personal tracks. It sold 12 million copies worldwide and produced four Hot 100 top-20 singles: "Get the Party Started" (#4), "Don't Let Me Get Me" (#8), "Just Like a Pill" (#8), and "Family Portrait" (#20). At the 45th Grammy Awards (2003), it received nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Get the Party Started."

Missundaztood is the second studio album by Pink, released in November 2001 on LaFace Records / Arista Records and produced primarily by Linda Perry and Scott Storch. The album marked a dramatic artistic transformation, moving away from R&B toward a harder-edged pop-rock sound with confessional, emotionally raw lyrics that established Pink's enduring identity as an honest, rebellious voice. 'Get the Party Started,' 'Just Like a Pill,' and 'Don't Let Me Get Me' all became major international hits, helping the album sell over twelve million copies worldwide. Linda Perry's production gave the record a raw guitar-driven energy that distinguished it sharply from the polished pop dominating the charts at the time. Missundaztood is widely regarded as Pink's breakthrough masterpiece and one of the defining pop albums of the early 2000s.

Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Missundaztood
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryDamon Elliott Pink (Vocals)
2
Don't Let Me Get Me #8
Alecia MooreDallas Austin Alecia MooreDallas Austin Dallas Austin Pink (Vocals)
3
Just Like a Pill #8
Alecia MooreDallas Austin Alecia MooreDallas Austin Dallas Austin Pink (Vocals)
4
Get the Party Started #4
Linda Perry Linda Perry Linda Perry Pink (Vocals)
5
Respect (feat. Scratch)
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryDamon Elliott Pink (Vocals)Scratch (Vocals)
6
18 Wheeler
Alecia MooreDallas Austin Alecia MooreDallas Austin Dallas Austin Pink (Vocals)
7
Family Portrait #20
Alecia MooreScott Storch Alecia MooreScott Storch Scott Storch Pink (Vocals)
8
Misery (feat. Steven Tyler)
Richie Supa Richie Supa Marti FrederiksenRichie Supa Pink (Vocals)Steven Tyler (Vocals)
9
Dear Diary
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda Perry Pink (Vocals)
10
Eventually
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda Perry Pink (Vocals)
11
Lonely Girl (feat. Linda Perry)
Linda Perry Linda Perry Linda Perry Pink (Vocals)Linda Perry (Vocals)
12
Numb
Alecia MooreDallas Austin Alecia MooreDallas Austin Dallas Austin Pink (Vocals)
13
Gone to California
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryDamon Elliott Pink (Vocals)
14
My Vietnam
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryDamon Elliott Pink (Vocals)

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Frequently Asked Questions Missundaztood

Who produced Missundaztood by Pink?
Missundaztood was produced primarily by Linda Perry, with Scott Storch producing additional tracks. Mixing was split across Dave "Hard Drive" Pensado (primary), Dave Way, and Kevin "KD" Davis; Herb Powers Jr. mastered at Hit Factory Mastering in New York. The album was released November 20, 2001, through LaFace/Arista Records and marked a complete artistic reinvention for Pink toward rock.
How many copies did Missundaztood by Pink sell worldwide?
Missundaztood sold approximately 12 million copies worldwide, making it Pink's best-selling studio album. It is certified 5× Platinum by the RIAA (5 million US units), 6× Platinum in the UK, and 4× Platinum in both Australia and New Zealand. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200.
Did Get the Party Started by Pink reach the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Get the Party Started" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 on December 29, 2001. Written by Linda Perry, the song became one of Pink's signature anthems and was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 45th Grammy Awards (2003).
Did Missundaztood by Pink receive any Grammy nominations?
Yes, Missundaztood received two Grammy nominations at the 45th Grammy Awards in 2003: Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Get the Party Started." The album did not win either award, but the nominations confirmed Pink's successful repositioning as a rock/pop artist.
Who wrote Get the Party Started by Pink?
"Get the Party Started" was written entirely by Linda Perry, the same producer who co-wrote and produced most of Missundaztood. Perry, a former frontwoman of 4 Non Blondes, became one of Pink's most important creative collaborators across several albums. The song reached number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was Pink's biggest single since her debut.
What is the runtime of Missundaztood by Pink?
Missundaztood runs 55 minutes and 12 seconds across 13 tracks. Recording took place across seven studios in 2001. The album was released November 20, 2001, through LaFace/Arista Records.
Did Family Portrait by Pink chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Family Portrait" peaked at number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 as the fourth single from Missundaztood. Written by Pink (Alecia Moore) alone, it became one of her most personal songs, dealing with the trauma of her parents' divorce. It was a bigger hit internationally than in the US, reaching the top five in the UK and Australia.

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