and production dominate the album (though Pink also collaborates with Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Bon Jovi's Richie Sambora). Her "Dear Diary" isn't as catchy as Britney's, and the lively R&B beats of
Can't Take Me Home are definitely missed when Pink bogs down in traditionalist rock clich‚s; "Misery" sounds like the Black Crowes, which couldn't have been the idea. But Pink deserves respect for expressing herself instead of going through the teen-pop motions - even if her execution isn't up to her ambitions,
Missundaztood is more fun than that god-awful "Lady Marmalade" remake.
ROB SHEFFIELD
(RS 883/884 - December 6, 2001)