Customer Rating: 
Summary: 3.5 Stars The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Comment: THE GOOD: I'm Glad P!nk Found A Sound That Works For Her And She's Being Consistent With It, Everyone Has Been Experimenting And Selling Out These Days Which In My Opinion Gives This Album A Higher Rating. "Funhouse" Is Comprised Of Upbeat Fun Pop/Rock Jams That You Can Jump Up And Down To, Along With Cozy Acoustic Ballads That Put You In A Trance. The Songs I Just Can't Get Enough Of Are "I Don't Believe You" [Of Course] "Glitter In The Air", "Crystal Ball", "Please Don't Leave Me" And "When You're Through, You're Through" [Sober-B-Side]
THE BAD: I Get The Feeling That "Janis Joplin" Is Being Mimiced At Times, And I Believe That Occasionaly P!nk Goes Out Of Her Way To Sound Like Her Resulting In An Unnatural Sound Making Her Voice Sound Scratchy, Overworked And Annoying At Times As Opposed To A Rasp [Which I'm More Than Sure She's Going For]. The "So What-Bad Influence-Cuz I Can" Beat Seems Repetitive At Times.
THE UGLY: Much Of This Album Is Just "Okay", Meaning It's Nothing I Have'nt Aleady Heard From Similar Artists, Which Is Why In My Opinion Alot Of these Songs Can Get Lost Or Confused With Other Artists Work Such As Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson Or Fefe Dobson [Sunday Love Album] To Name A Few. This Is A Pretty Short Album That Would've Been Much Longer If She Just Would've Added Some Of The "B-Sides". Because This Record Was Done Within The Same Era As "I'm Bot Dead" You Get Alot Of The Same With This Album Which Is Why It Can be Hard To Distinguish What Songs Are From Which Album. Because This Album Was Relased So Close To "I'm Not Dead" How Long Will We Have To Wait For Another Album... This Record Seems "Unfinished" At Times, This Can't Be "It"
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pink Is amazing
Comment: Have an artist like Pink go through a divorce and you are going to get quite the album.
I won't say I love every song on the album but it is most definitely a Funhouse ride through her recent life.Some of her vocals just blow you away.
If you like Pink you will really like this album.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This FUNHOUSE Is Short A Mirror Or Two
Comment: It's funny...Pink is sort of like a human Tootsie Pop. She would like us to believe that she's all tough and bada**, complete with a hard outer candy coating. Yet inside, as she grows older and matures, there's a soft center that reveals the true Pink.
Not as engrossing as 2006's I'M NOT DEAD, but certainly much better than 2003's image-over-content TRY THIS, FUNHOUSE showcases an artist at a crossroads...now nearing 30, it's obvious she wants to branch out and try new things, but a part of her is still reluctant to fully let go of the past. Consequently, she's once again working with most of the same producers as her last few albums, touching upon many of the same tricks and stylings.
The result? Much of FUNHOUSE has a rehashed feel to it, sort of a watered down, reheated version of I'M NOT DEAD. Don't get me wrong...it's a good album. But at this point in her career ~ particularly after the stunning brilliance of I.N.D. ~Pink should be striving for great.
Things start off strong with the wonderful "So What", a pop/rock gem with attitude to spare. Yeah, she's bad, and, yeah, she's in your face, but it's with a wink and a nudge. This is the sort of song that made Joan Jett a superstar twenty years ago, and Pink pulls it off just as well, if not better. A smart choice for a first single, she now has to find a way to hold onto this style, yet redefine and grow it as her own.
"Sober" is going to be a tougher sell as a second single. Darker, more somber, Pink peels away the layers here. Amid strong vocals, tight instrumentation and earthy lyrics ("I don't want to be the girl that has to fill the silence/The quiet scares me 'cause it screams the truth"), she bares her soul, unafraid to be blunt, sincere and direct. And more power to her!
"I Don't Believe You" is a gorgeous ballad. It's here that things really take off, that Pink proves she's a SINGER, first and foremost. Cushioned by nothing more than lovely guitar, bass and atmospheric strings (LOVE that cello!), Ms. Moore's vocals swoop and soar, all sweet, sexy and sad. Make no mistake about it...when she puts her mind to it and just does it, Pink is one of the best female vocalists of her generation!
"One Foot Wrong" has a nice groove to it, but Pink gets a bit lost in the cut. Shades of Alicia here, a little bit of Christina there, some generic rocker chick tossed into the mix around half way thru, this song could be cut by just about anyone. Almost every album has SOME filler on it, and this track is the first entry in that category for FUNHOUSE.
Far better is "Please Don't Leave Me", a fun slice of pop perfection. Anchored by a lilting pop/rock arrangement, Pink practically bleeds the simple, yet clever, lyrics: "How did I become so obnoxious?/What is it with you that makes me act like this?/I've never been this nasty." This is a smash single just waiting to happen, as well as one of Pink's best songs to date. Awesome!
Things take another step (or three) backwards with the bloated "Bad Influance." A silly little dance ditty that would have fit perfectly on TRY THIS, Pink comes across as more of a brainless poseur than as a serious artist. You can still have fun without presenting yourself as some sort of vapid musical Paris Hilton wannabe. Without a doubt, FUNHOUSE'S low point.
I also wasn't nuts about the disc's title track, at least not after my first listen or two...it just felt like an old No Doubt outtake, with Pink's vocal dropped in over Gwen Stefani's. But, I gotta say....between Tony Kanal's chugging bassline and Pink's sly, spirited vocal...well, it's grown on me (I'm still not crazy about the Joplinesque bridge, but I LOVE the "do, do, do's!"). Not great, but a good, solid album cut.
Much like "Dear Mr. President" off of I'M NOT DEAD, "Crystal Ball" displays a maturity far and above most of today's young pop stars. With it's gentle folk rock arrangement and earnest lead vocal, Pinks dances over some tender lyrics ("I'm learning to be brave in my beautiful mistakes", "Irony, irony/Is hating love, hating love/For what it does to me/What it's done to me/What it's done/Done"). A true gem.
"Mean" is another winner, but I wish Pink and her cronies had been a little more adventureous with the arrangement. The current straight rock one is O.K., but with more of a country flavored take....well, someone like Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert could have a HUGE hit with this song (I particularly love the lines "We opened up the wine and we just let it breathe/But we should've drank it down while it was still sweet/It all goes bad eventually").
The last quarter of FUNHOUSE is spotty at best. "It's All Your Fault" is another nice enough song, with a somewhat haunting arrangement, but it's been done (and better) elsewhere on the album, both lyrically and vocally, while "Ave Mary A" has a nice bit of a J.D. Fortune/INXS edge to it's vocal during the verses, but the chorus is too over the top and run of the mill. Once again, filler that Pink should have moved beyond at this point in her career.
"Glitter In The Air" is the best of the three. Pink's subdued, yet strong, vocal is backed only by piano and guitar, and the result is magical. It's in these bare-bone, totally honest moments that Pink now seems to be shining the most.
So...does Pink continue to grow by becoming a balladeer? No...I think she can continue to grow and stretch while still rocking out. I just think it would wise for her to A) work with some new (maybe female) producers, say Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys or Sheryl Crow for the new kids, June Millington and Joan Jett for the vets, and B) continue to go with her gut vs. what she thinks people expect from her. Maybe then she can fill in some of the empty rooms of this FUNHOUSE, not to mention any future endeavors. (As with all my reviews, I'm giving the disc an extra half a star for including the lyrics).
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of Her Best!
Comment: nothing will ever compare to how amazing Mizzundastood is but this cd it nearly perfect. only one song on the cd i don't love. i can't stop listening to the title track Funhouse as well as Sober and Bad Influence. If you like Pink you must have this cd in your collection!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wow, what a Funhouse!!
Comment: I must say this album is my favourite album of this year, Funhouse has all sorts of emotion, which i admire, Pink draws you in to this Funhouse and takes you on a ride of her feelings, an what a hell of a ride it is!
For people that may think Funhouse is an all fun album THINK AGAIN, Funhouse is not all fun, do not expect 12 songs like So What, far from it!
But no matter what kinda song Pink does, she always seems to be able to make it catchy or relatable, or nearly most of time, both!.
The more uptempo songs are:
So What - Amazingly catchy! Has a great instrumental aswell, it sure did Deserve its No.1 spot in the charts!
Its All Your Fault - Another amazingly catchy and aggressive song, will most likely make you have your fists in the air trying to scream the vocals lol, this should be a single im sure it would be successful!
Boring (UK/Japan bonus track) - Its catchy, but im not to keen on this song, i was at first but i grew to dislike it...
Bad Influence - This song is sure to get you dancing or at least your feet moving, another amazingly catchy song!
Ave Mary A - Takes on world issues, Pink sings "We hate so fast an love too slow" and "Suicide bomber and a student shot" but the chorus sums it all up "Where did you go? Where did you go? How did you know to get out of a world gone mad!? Help me let go! of the chaos around me..."
This song is sure to get you thinking, Personally i love this song!
This Is How It Goes Down (bonus track) - Probably the worst song on the album in my opinion, i just don't like it, But it seems to be pretty popular with others.
Funhouse - Funky is one word to describe this song, as well as catchy! Its bound to get your body moving, a very good song!
The Midtempo songs are:
Please Don't Leave Me - The subject of the song is sad, but it will most definietely not depress you, with the "Da da da da's" and the cheerful beat, but the song is very relateable (as are most songs on this album) and you can hear the pain in Pink's voice.
Again another catchy song which should be a single!
Sober - Second single from the album, and what a very good choice it is! The song mainly consists of Drums, Guitar and strings, and also with Pink's strong vocals to top that the song is a strong single!
One Foot Wrong - Pink's strong vocals keep this song going, it feels like a mixture of genres, but it works well!
Mean - A country rock song, I think Pink does Country Rock very well! Personally i really like this song, and also the lyrics and Pink's vocals are shown strong here, Great song!
The downtempo songs are:
I Don't Believe You - Pink's most vunerable song to date, you can hear the pain in her voice, and is sure to make you tear up the first time you hear it (works better if you can relate). Amazing vocals!
Crystal Ball - An acoustic song, Its relaxing with a nice melody, Pink shows she is not scared of the future, probably my least favourite song (not including bonus tracks) but i do like the song.
Glitter In The Air - A simple piano love song with a touch of added guitar, Pink asks questions through most of the song "Have you ever looked fear in the face and said i just don't care?" "Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?, your whole life waiting on that ring to prove your not alone". Again more great vocals!
To sum up Funhouse is one hell of a ride! Pink just sings about life (whats not to relate to?) admitingly its mostly about relationships but hey we can all relate to them!
Funhouse is a must buy in my opinion, There are not many albums that you find were you like all songs on it, but Funhouse is one of those rare albums were you do! My least favourite songs are the bonus tracks (which really are not part of the album) but i must say stay away if you just want 12 So What songs, cos im sorry to say it but you will be disappointed.
Summary: 3.5 Stars The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
Comment: THE GOOD: I'm Glad P!nk Found A Sound That Works For Her And She's Being Consistent With It, Everyone Has Been Experimenting And Selling Out These Days Which In My Opinion Gives This Album A Higher Rating. "Funhouse" Is Comprised Of Upbeat Fun Pop/Rock Jams That You Can Jump Up And Down To, Along With Cozy Acoustic Ballads That Put You In A Trance. The Songs I Just Can't Get Enough Of Are "I Don't Believe You" [Of Course] "Glitter In The Air", "Crystal Ball", "Please Don't Leave Me" And "When You're Through, You're Through" [Sober-B-Side]
THE BAD: I Get The Feeling That "Janis Joplin" Is Being Mimiced At Times, And I Believe That Occasionaly P!nk Goes Out Of Her Way To Sound Like Her Resulting In An Unnatural Sound Making Her Voice Sound Scratchy, Overworked And Annoying At Times As Opposed To A Rasp [Which I'm More Than Sure She's Going For]. The "So What-Bad Influence-Cuz I Can" Beat Seems Repetitive At Times.
THE UGLY: Much Of This Album Is Just "Okay", Meaning It's Nothing I Have'nt Aleady Heard From Similar Artists, Which Is Why In My Opinion Alot Of these Songs Can Get Lost Or Confused With Other Artists Work Such As Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson Or Fefe Dobson [Sunday Love Album] To Name A Few. This Is A Pretty Short Album That Would've Been Much Longer If She Just Would've Added Some Of The "B-Sides". Because This Record Was Done Within The Same Era As "I'm Bot Dead" You Get Alot Of The Same With This Album Which Is Why It Can be Hard To Distinguish What Songs Are From Which Album. Because This Album Was Relased So Close To "I'm Not Dead" How Long Will We Have To Wait For Another Album... This Record Seems "Unfinished" At Times, This Can't Be "It"
Customer Rating:
Summary: Pink Is amazing
Comment: Have an artist like Pink go through a divorce and you are going to get quite the album.
I won't say I love every song on the album but it is most definitely a Funhouse ride through her recent life.Some of her vocals just blow you away.
If you like Pink you will really like this album.
Customer Rating:
Summary: This FUNHOUSE Is Short A Mirror Or Two
Comment: It's funny...Pink is sort of like a human Tootsie Pop. She would like us to believe that she's all tough and bada**, complete with a hard outer candy coating. Yet inside, as she grows older and matures, there's a soft center that reveals the true Pink.
Not as engrossing as 2006's I'M NOT DEAD, but certainly much better than 2003's image-over-content TRY THIS, FUNHOUSE showcases an artist at a crossroads...now nearing 30, it's obvious she wants to branch out and try new things, but a part of her is still reluctant to fully let go of the past. Consequently, she's once again working with most of the same producers as her last few albums, touching upon many of the same tricks and stylings.
The result? Much of FUNHOUSE has a rehashed feel to it, sort of a watered down, reheated version of I'M NOT DEAD. Don't get me wrong...it's a good album. But at this point in her career ~ particularly after the stunning brilliance of I.N.D. ~Pink should be striving for great.
Things start off strong with the wonderful "So What", a pop/rock gem with attitude to spare. Yeah, she's bad, and, yeah, she's in your face, but it's with a wink and a nudge. This is the sort of song that made Joan Jett a superstar twenty years ago, and Pink pulls it off just as well, if not better. A smart choice for a first single, she now has to find a way to hold onto this style, yet redefine and grow it as her own.
"Sober" is going to be a tougher sell as a second single. Darker, more somber, Pink peels away the layers here. Amid strong vocals, tight instrumentation and earthy lyrics ("I don't want to be the girl that has to fill the silence/The quiet scares me 'cause it screams the truth"), she bares her soul, unafraid to be blunt, sincere and direct. And more power to her!
"I Don't Believe You" is a gorgeous ballad. It's here that things really take off, that Pink proves she's a SINGER, first and foremost. Cushioned by nothing more than lovely guitar, bass and atmospheric strings (LOVE that cello!), Ms. Moore's vocals swoop and soar, all sweet, sexy and sad. Make no mistake about it...when she puts her mind to it and just does it, Pink is one of the best female vocalists of her generation!
"One Foot Wrong" has a nice groove to it, but Pink gets a bit lost in the cut. Shades of Alicia here, a little bit of Christina there, some generic rocker chick tossed into the mix around half way thru, this song could be cut by just about anyone. Almost every album has SOME filler on it, and this track is the first entry in that category for FUNHOUSE.
Far better is "Please Don't Leave Me", a fun slice of pop perfection. Anchored by a lilting pop/rock arrangement, Pink practically bleeds the simple, yet clever, lyrics: "How did I become so obnoxious?/What is it with you that makes me act like this?/I've never been this nasty." This is a smash single just waiting to happen, as well as one of Pink's best songs to date. Awesome!
Things take another step (or three) backwards with the bloated "Bad Influance." A silly little dance ditty that would have fit perfectly on TRY THIS, Pink comes across as more of a brainless poseur than as a serious artist. You can still have fun without presenting yourself as some sort of vapid musical Paris Hilton wannabe. Without a doubt, FUNHOUSE'S low point.
I also wasn't nuts about the disc's title track, at least not after my first listen or two...it just felt like an old No Doubt outtake, with Pink's vocal dropped in over Gwen Stefani's. But, I gotta say....between Tony Kanal's chugging bassline and Pink's sly, spirited vocal...well, it's grown on me (I'm still not crazy about the Joplinesque bridge, but I LOVE the "do, do, do's!"). Not great, but a good, solid album cut.
Much like "Dear Mr. President" off of I'M NOT DEAD, "Crystal Ball" displays a maturity far and above most of today's young pop stars. With it's gentle folk rock arrangement and earnest lead vocal, Pinks dances over some tender lyrics ("I'm learning to be brave in my beautiful mistakes", "Irony, irony/Is hating love, hating love/For what it does to me/What it's done to me/What it's done/Done"). A true gem.
"Mean" is another winner, but I wish Pink and her cronies had been a little more adventureous with the arrangement. The current straight rock one is O.K., but with more of a country flavored take....well, someone like Carrie Underwood or Miranda Lambert could have a HUGE hit with this song (I particularly love the lines "We opened up the wine and we just let it breathe/But we should've drank it down while it was still sweet/It all goes bad eventually").
The last quarter of FUNHOUSE is spotty at best. "It's All Your Fault" is another nice enough song, with a somewhat haunting arrangement, but it's been done (and better) elsewhere on the album, both lyrically and vocally, while "Ave Mary A" has a nice bit of a J.D. Fortune/INXS edge to it's vocal during the verses, but the chorus is too over the top and run of the mill. Once again, filler that Pink should have moved beyond at this point in her career.
"Glitter In The Air" is the best of the three. Pink's subdued, yet strong, vocal is backed only by piano and guitar, and the result is magical. It's in these bare-bone, totally honest moments that Pink now seems to be shining the most.
So...does Pink continue to grow by becoming a balladeer? No...I think she can continue to grow and stretch while still rocking out. I just think it would wise for her to A) work with some new (maybe female) producers, say Missy Elliott, Alicia Keys or Sheryl Crow for the new kids, June Millington and Joan Jett for the vets, and B) continue to go with her gut vs. what she thinks people expect from her. Maybe then she can fill in some of the empty rooms of this FUNHOUSE, not to mention any future endeavors. (As with all my reviews, I'm giving the disc an extra half a star for including the lyrics).
Customer Rating:
Summary: One of Her Best!
Comment: nothing will ever compare to how amazing Mizzundastood is but this cd it nearly perfect. only one song on the cd i don't love. i can't stop listening to the title track Funhouse as well as Sober and Bad Influence. If you like Pink you must have this cd in your collection!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Wow, what a Funhouse!!
Comment: I must say this album is my favourite album of this year, Funhouse has all sorts of emotion, which i admire, Pink draws you in to this Funhouse and takes you on a ride of her feelings, an what a hell of a ride it is!
For people that may think Funhouse is an all fun album THINK AGAIN, Funhouse is not all fun, do not expect 12 songs like So What, far from it!
But no matter what kinda song Pink does, she always seems to be able to make it catchy or relatable, or nearly most of time, both!.
The more uptempo songs are:
So What - Amazingly catchy! Has a great instrumental aswell, it sure did Deserve its No.1 spot in the charts!
Its All Your Fault - Another amazingly catchy and aggressive song, will most likely make you have your fists in the air trying to scream the vocals lol, this should be a single im sure it would be successful!
Boring (UK/Japan bonus track) - Its catchy, but im not to keen on this song, i was at first but i grew to dislike it...
Bad Influence - This song is sure to get you dancing or at least your feet moving, another amazingly catchy song!
Ave Mary A - Takes on world issues, Pink sings "We hate so fast an love too slow" and "Suicide bomber and a student shot" but the chorus sums it all up "Where did you go? Where did you go? How did you know to get out of a world gone mad!? Help me let go! of the chaos around me..."
This song is sure to get you thinking, Personally i love this song!
This Is How It Goes Down (bonus track) - Probably the worst song on the album in my opinion, i just don't like it, But it seems to be pretty popular with others.
Funhouse - Funky is one word to describe this song, as well as catchy! Its bound to get your body moving, a very good song!
The Midtempo songs are:
Please Don't Leave Me - The subject of the song is sad, but it will most definietely not depress you, with the "Da da da da's" and the cheerful beat, but the song is very relateable (as are most songs on this album) and you can hear the pain in Pink's voice.
Again another catchy song which should be a single!
Sober - Second single from the album, and what a very good choice it is! The song mainly consists of Drums, Guitar and strings, and also with Pink's strong vocals to top that the song is a strong single!
One Foot Wrong - Pink's strong vocals keep this song going, it feels like a mixture of genres, but it works well!
Mean - A country rock song, I think Pink does Country Rock very well! Personally i really like this song, and also the lyrics and Pink's vocals are shown strong here, Great song!
The downtempo songs are:
I Don't Believe You - Pink's most vunerable song to date, you can hear the pain in her voice, and is sure to make you tear up the first time you hear it (works better if you can relate). Amazing vocals!
Crystal Ball - An acoustic song, Its relaxing with a nice melody, Pink shows she is not scared of the future, probably my least favourite song (not including bonus tracks) but i do like the song.
Glitter In The Air - A simple piano love song with a touch of added guitar, Pink asks questions through most of the song "Have you ever looked fear in the face and said i just don't care?" "Have you ever hated yourself for staring at the phone?, your whole life waiting on that ring to prove your not alone". Again more great vocals!
To sum up Funhouse is one hell of a ride! Pink just sings about life (whats not to relate to?) admitingly its mostly about relationships but hey we can all relate to them!
Funhouse is a must buy in my opinion, There are not many albums that you find were you like all songs on it, but Funhouse is one of those rare albums were you do! My least favourite songs are the bonus tracks (which really are not part of the album) but i must say stay away if you just want 12 So What songs, cos im sorry to say it but you will be disappointed.