I'm Not Dead | ||||
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Studio album by Pink | ||||
Released | April 4, 2006 | |||
Recorded | 2005 | |||
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Length | 54:07 | |||
Label | LaFace | |||
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About.com | link |
Allmusic | link |
Robert Christgau | A− link |
Entertainment Weekly | B+ link |
The Guardian | link |
Los Angeles Times | link |
The New York Times | Mixed link |
PopMatters | 8/10 link |
Rolling Stone | link |
Slant | link |
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I'm Not Dead is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Pink. The album was released on April 4, 2006 through LaFace Records to coincide the same release date of Pink's first album, Can't Take Me Home.
The album helped renew interest in Pink's music after a three-year break which followed the poor commercial and critical performances of her previous album, Try This. Originally titled Long Way to Happy, a song on the album, and scheduled for release on September 20, 2005, the album was delayed several months. Its title was changed to I'm Not Dead, also a song on the album, in order to match the comeback nature of the album, and its heavy tone in terms of lyrical content, strong language and edgy sound. I'm Not Dead is primarily a pop rock album, but includes country, alternative rock and R&B influences.
The release of I'm Not Dead was preceded by its controversial lead single, "Stupid Girls", a top 20 hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 the video of which earned Pink an MTV Video Music Award. The single "U + Ur Hand," reached the top ten and became a significant chart success, reviving the album's sales fortunes in the U.S., leading to a platinum certification from the RIAA for sales of one million.Who Knew subsequently was re-released to critical and commercial acclaim. The two songs are also Pink's first two singles to achieve Platinum certifications. Subsequent regional singles include "Nobody Knows", "Leave Me Alone (I'm Lonely)" and "Dear Mr. President". A Platinum Edition of the album was issued with bonus tracks, remixes and a DVD.