Try This cover art

  Studio Album · No. 3

Try This Songwriting Credits by Pink

2003 LaFace Records / Arista Records 13 tracks 52 min

Produced by Tim Armstrong, Billy Mann, Jonathan S. Davis, John Fields, Linda Perry, Damon Elliott  ·  Engineered by Chris Lord-Alge (mixing), Dave Pensado (mixing), David Guerrero (recording), Dylan Dresdow (recording), Padraic Kerin (recording), Steven Miller (recording)

LaFace Records / Arista Records Pop RockPunk RockRock and Roll
100%
Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 13 of 13 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 13 / 13 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 13 tracks with documented writers, by whether Pink carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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

Share of the 13 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

13
Tracks
10
Lyricists
6
Producers
2.7 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2003
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (2004)
Data Insight

Try This was produced primarily by Tim Armstrong of Rancid, with additional production from Billy Mann, Jonathan S. Davis, John Fields, Linda Perry, and Damon Elliott; Chris Lord-Alge and Dave Pensado mixed; David Guerrero, Dylan Dresdow, Padraic Kerin, and Steven Miller handled recording. The most rock-oriented album in Pink's catalog, it sold 2.7 million copies worldwide (considerably fewer than Missundaztood), with "Trouble" peaking at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite modest commercial performance, Pink won Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for "Trouble" at the 46th Grammy Awards (2004).

Try This is the third studio album by Pink, released in November 2003 on LaFace Records / Arista Records and produced by Tim Armstrong of Rancid. The album was a harder, punk-influenced departure from the pop-rock accessibility of Missundaztood, reflecting Pink's ongoing desire to push against commercial expectations. 'Trouble' became a top-ten hit in several countries and the album earned a Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, though it sold significantly fewer copies than its predecessor. Tim Armstrong's guitar-heavy production gave the record a loose, underground feel that appealed to rock fans while still retaining enough pop shine to chart globally. Try This remains a fascinating statement of artistic defiance that traded mass appeal for creative credibility.

Track Listing & Credits 13 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Trouble #68
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim ArmstrongJohn Fields Pink (Vocals)
2
God Is a DJ
Alecia MooreBilly MannJonathan Davis Alecia MooreBilly MannJonathan Davis Billy MannJonathan Davis Pink (Vocals)
3
Last to Know
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)
4
Tonight's the Night
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)
5
Oh My God (feat. Peaches)
Alecia MooreTim ArmstrongMerrill Nisker Alecia MooreTim ArmstrongMerrill Nisker Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)Peaches (Vocals)
6
Catch Me While I'm Sleeping
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryJohn Fields Pink (Vocals)
7
Waiting for Love
Alecia MooreLinda PerryEric SchermerhornPaul IllBrian MacLeod Alecia MooreLinda PerryEric SchermerhornPaul IllBrian MacLeod Linda Perry Pink (Vocals)
8
Save My Life
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)
9
Try Too Hard
Alecia MooreLinda Perry Alecia MooreLinda Perry Linda PerryJohn Fields Pink (Vocals)
10
Humble Neighborhoods
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim ArmstrongJohn Fields Pink (Vocals)
11
Walk Away
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)
12
Unwind
Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Alecia MooreTim Armstrong Tim Armstrong Pink (Vocals)
13
Love Song
Alecia MooreDamon Elliott Alecia MooreDamon Elliott Damon Elliott Pink (Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 13 contributors

AM
Alecia Moore
Writer
On this album13 written
TA
Tim Armstrong
Writer · Producer
On this album8 written
LP
Linda Perry
Writer · Producer
On this album3 written
BM
Billy Mann
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
DE
Damon Elliott
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
JD
Jonathan Davis
Writer · Producer
On this album1 written
BM
Brian MacLeod
Writer
On this album1 written
ES
Eric Schermerhorn
Writer
On this album1 written
MN
Merrill Nisker
Writer
On this album1 written
PI
Paul Ill
Writer
On this album1 written
JF
John Fields
Producer
On this album4 produced
P
Peaches
Vocals
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions Try This

Who produced Try This by Pink?
Try This was produced primarily by Tim Armstrong (of Rancid), with additional production from Billy Mann, Jonathan S. Davis, John Fields, Linda Perry, and Damon Elliott. Mixing was handled by Chris Lord-Alge and Dave Pensado; recording by David Guerrero, Dylan Dresdow, Padraic Kerin, and Steven Miller. The album was released November 11, 2003, through Arista Records.
Did Try This by Pink win a Grammy Award?
"Trouble," the lead single from Try This, won Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards in 2004. It was Pink's first Grammy win. The award acknowledged her growing rock credentials, despite "Trouble" only peaking at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, modest by chart standards but a strong radio and rock-format performer.
Who is Tim Armstrong and why did he produce Try This by Pink?
Tim Armstrong is the frontman and guitarist of ska-punk band Rancid, formed in Berkeley, California, in 1991. Pink sought him out for Try This because she wanted to move further into punk and rock territory after Missundaztood (2001). Armstrong co-wrote and produced the majority of Try This's tracks, and the album is Pink's most punk-influenced and rock-oriented record.
How many copies did Try This by Pink sell worldwide?
Try This sold approximately 2.7 million copies worldwide, a significant decline from Missundaztood's 12 million. The album is certified Platinum by the RIAA in the United States and holds Platinum certifications in the UK, Australia, and Canada.
Did Trouble by Pink chart on the Billboard Hot 100?
"Trouble" peaked at number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100, a modest US chart position for a lead single. However, the song was a much bigger hit in the UK (number 8) and Australia (number 4), and it went on to win Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards (2004).
What is the runtime of Try This by Pink?
Try This runs 51 minutes and 52 seconds across 13 tracks. It was released November 11, 2003, through Arista Records. The album is Pink's most punk-rock-influenced studio release, produced largely by Tim Armstrong of Rancid.
What Grammy did Trouble by Pink win at the 46th Grammy Awards?
"Trouble" by Pink won Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance at the 46th Grammy Awards in February 2004. It was Pink's first Grammy win. The song was the lead single from Try This (2003) and demonstrated Pink's rock credibility even as its US chart performance was modest (number 68 Hot 100).
Data note: Tracklist reconstructed from Wikipedia; includes the hidden track 'Hooker'.

Sources

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