I'm Not Dead
by P!nk
  • Record Label: La Face
  • Release Date: Apr 4, 2006
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 249 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 216 out of 249
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 249
  3. Negative: 25 out of 249

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  1. RK13
    Aug 12, 2017
    10
    This album is P!nk at her best. This album is a fantastic rejuvenation from the rather disappointing Try This because the album has depth and meaning. Who Knew which is easily one of the strongest songs on the album is this because of the meaning behind it. Like the titles states- P!nk is not dead.
  2. pauldiam
    Jun 23, 2018
    10
    P!nk is definitely not dead. Although the album didn't win any awards and almost failed to make any impact, Pink's hard work paid off and it went on to sell millions around the globe and it had a few hits. It's a great pop record with various styles and really cool lyrics. Perhaps, P!nk's best album.
  3. KenMaia
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    It's so good to notice how P!nk has become a woman after these years. The previous albuns were really good, but with I'm not dead, P!nk show to the world that her voice matters more than we expect from a pop singer
  4. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Probably my favorite album by her, her voice is so amazing and her lyrics here seem more powerful
  5. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Pink goes a little more emotional here, with some more personal lyrics and the result is amazing!
  6. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I'M NOT DEAD is probably Pink's best album, her vocals are amazing and the lyrics very emotional
  7. RandyB
    Apr 9, 2006
    9
    I'd never heard any of Pink's (excuse me, P!nk) music when I purchased I'M NOT DEAD on the off-chance yesterday. Not only am I a sucker for amazing cover art, but hearing some of the reviews (especially the Rolling Stone review where she's compared to Madonna and Courtney Love) perked my interest to no end. I bought this at the same time that I bought Lacuna I'd never heard any of Pink's (excuse me, P!nk) music when I purchased I'M NOT DEAD on the off-chance yesterday. Not only am I a sucker for amazing cover art, but hearing some of the reviews (especially the Rolling Stone review where she's compared to Madonna and Courtney Love) perked my interest to no end. I bought this at the same time that I bought Lacuna Coil's KARMACODE, and honestly, I expected that to be the better CD-boy was I wrong. By the end of the night, I had determined KARMACODE an Evanescence clone, and I"M NOT DEAD to be a ballsy, well-thought out, clever, and boisterously great record. "Dear Mr. President" leaves P!nk's political views up to no interpretation, and gives even Garbage's "Metal Heart" and Juliette Lewis' "American Boy vol2" a run for their money in terms of lyrical deftness; while it might not be the deepest track here, "Cuz I Can" showcases one of P!nk's most valuable assets-the ability to mock even herself and her fiery ambition, and it makes the track work far better than if she were taking her words too seriously; "U+Ur Hand" is a thoroughly rude kissoff to a horny bastard in a bar; first single "Stupid Girls" denounces well, stupid girls, but uses wit to scathe them rather than fury: "What happened to the dream of a girl president?/She's dancing in a video next to 50 Cent...Disasters all around/A world of despair/ Your only concern is 'will it fuck up my hair?' ". Even the tracks that don't seem quite right at first grow on you and the misses blossom into gems. But not to worry-those are few and far between. Just as Shakira did last year with her ORAL FIXATION set, P!nk is almost certainly destined to be the pop artist of the year, and she's the girl who won't just have the most cake-she'll demand it be triple chocolate mousse.… Expand
  8. cheguevara
    Jun 5, 2006
    9
    the last of the pop tarts to be standing and with something to really say. the songs are stripped down, over glossed, catchy minimalism!! i love her voice and skills, kudos to the resurection. long live p!nk
  9. MikeM
    Aug 7, 2006
    9
    I like it but it doesn't come close to Misundztood. Dear Mr. President is an awsome song
  10. JohnM
    May 22, 2006
    9
    This album has great lyrics and the best is that most of the songs are very catchy. I really think that this is Pink's best album yet.
  11. DineshP
    Jul 12, 2006
    9
    Super Stuff. I never bought a PINK Album till i heard 'Who Knew' was comfortable listening to the bigger hits that got played on the radio. And i like almost all songs on this album. Its true. Its powerful. fun and wild. Way to go
  12. anonreview
    Mar 14, 2011
    9
    This album is Pink's best, and if there were a 9.5 option,. I would certainly take it. Great vocals, outstanding lyrics, and brilliant tunes. Pinks signature album, I believe. The best pop album of the decade!
  13. rman1234567890
    Feb 15, 2012
    9
    this is, i think, her best album of all. she has many great tracks. She keeps on extending and gets better and better and better! i really think she did very good wit this
  14. NosterToaster
    Apr 11, 2013
    9
    Such an amazing album, seriously there is not one bad song. P!nk knows how to write and sing music in an era where the new artist just rely on auto tune and other people to write their music. P!nk deserves a lot more credit and recognition then she is given.
  15. mikes
    Apr 5, 2006
    8
    I'm not really a pink fan, never really paid much attention to her before. However, I advise people to ignore these bad reviews; especially New York Times because they no nothing about music anyway. Read allmusic.com's review. This is a refreshing pop album, right up their with the underated Shakira album, actually probably better.
  16. JakeM
    Oct 28, 2007
    8
    Brilliant album! Pink is an amazing singer and writer. While there are a few weak points, they are completely overshadowed by the amazing song. In Australia, I'm Not Dead has been in the top 20 for over 80 weeks in a row and counting. The public can't be wrong.
  17. Sean
    Apr 3, 2006
    8
    A very good album. Pink, once again, expands her horizons. Who Knew, Dear Mr. President, and U + Ur Hand are standouts.
  18. Miguel
    Apr 6, 2006
    8
    Not as good as her last album, but wonderful nonetheless. What an underestimated talent.
  19. JonD
    May 30, 2007
    8
    If the song 'Dear Mr. President' weren't on this album, i would have giveen it a 7. I am currently doing a US History project in which i must chose a piece of art that protests George W. Bsuh and then write about it. I must say that my teacher loved the idea of this song and my friends that have listened to it say that they love it! It really grabs the listener's If the song 'Dear Mr. President' weren't on this album, i would have giveen it a 7. I am currently doing a US History project in which i must chose a piece of art that protests George W. Bsuh and then write about it. I must say that my teacher loved the idea of this song and my friends that have listened to it say that they love it! It really grabs the listener's attention through a catchy tune. P!NK throughs in important current issues such as abortion, gay rights, the war in Iraq and serveral other political issues. I like this song because it is important that young students like me get ingaged in politics and leanr what is goin on throughout the world! PS: Just a cool fact about the song 'Dear Mr. President'...Did you know that P!NK was only allowed to play it on one TV show in the United States (Jimmy Kimmel Live). No other TV stations allowed it becasue of its criticism of our President. P!NK herself says she doesn't want it to becaome a single because commercialism would make the song lose its meaning, however she sings the song in other countries such as Germany and Australia. For more information on P!NK go to her homepage at: http://www.pinkspage.com/… Expand
  20. Neal(BV)R
    Apr 17, 2006
    8
    This album was both amazing and disappointing, There were quite a few misses in the music. The lyrics of most of the songs reflect Pink's opinions on the world, and therefore it was a delighting album when you actually listened closely to the lyrics. The actual music was average in my opinion, and on first look I wasn't really amazed. But after a while of listening it was good. This album was both amazing and disappointing, There were quite a few misses in the music. The lyrics of most of the songs reflect Pink's opinions on the world, and therefore it was a delighting album when you actually listened closely to the lyrics. The actual music was average in my opinion, and on first look I wasn't really amazed. But after a while of listening it was good. The lyrics for the new single 'Stupid Girls' reflected Pink's views on how TV and other infulences cause girls to make the wrong decisions. This album was worth every cent. You probably should be able to see how instead of folllowing the majority of pop culture, Pink has made her own unique genre. However, there were a few shots far from the bulls-eye, and those have spurred me to rate this an 8.… Expand
  21. TyroneP
    Jun 5, 2011
    8
    She's not bad at this Pop-Rock For Teenage Girls caper, I just wish she hadn't abandoned R&B completely. It is what it is, though. I'm Not Dead incorporates a nice balance of risque subjects, anger, childishness, melodrama, finger-pointing, vulnerability and tunes.
  22. Kallik
    Jun 9, 2012
    8
    1. Stupid Girls - This song is mean. That's a fact. I understand the intent, and I respect the attempt to share her opinion on the matter, but I really think she went a little bit far with this song, and she crossed the line with the video. The song itself isn't bad. It's catchy, but the lyrics are too much. 3.5/5

    2. Who Knew - Without doubt, Who Knew is the best song on the album. It's    1. Stupid Girls - This song is mean. That's a fact. I understand the intent, and I respect the attempt to share her opinion on the matter, but I really think she went a little bit far with this song, and she crossed the line with the video. The song itself isn't bad. It's catchy, but the lyrics are too much. 3.5/5

    2. Who Knew - Without doubt, Who Knew is the best song on the album. It's really beautiful and shows off her softer side. I remember listening to this song on the radio when i was like, 8. Who knew that one day, I'd love it as much as I do. It's just... amazing. It's one of the best songs of all time. 5/5

    3. Long Way to Happy - It's a cool song. I love the chorus. It's more countryish-rock that most of the CD. It has a really great vibe. I love the instermental in it. It's not anything special, though. It really gets overshadowed by the rest of the CD. 3.5/5

    4. Nobody Knows - It's a really strong ballad. Everything about it is great. It has so much power to it. Her vocals are amazing here. 4/5

    5. Dear Mr. President - Lots of controversy over this track. No matter your political party, you really have to think about the lyrics for a minute. They don't really do anything to offend republicans. It could apply to any president. It really describes why I will never be president. 4/5

    6. I'm Not Dead - Her album titles always seem to be some of the weaker songs on the album. I could think of a better album name. That being said, this is a little better than her other title tracks, but still overshadowed by the rest of the CD. It's just not my cup of tea. 3/5

    7. Cuz I Can - This is one of the more generic songs on the CD. I try to stay away from generic music, but Cuz I Can is pretty catchy. It's got a really powerful beat. The lyrics are well written, but the message is messy. 3.5/5

    8. Leave Me Alone (I'm Lonely) - The best track since Who Knew. The chorus is super catchy & fun, but it's not generic at all. It's got nice lyrics, too. It's one of those songs that make you want to dance and all that. 4.5/5

    9. U + Ur Hand - One of the standouts. The chorus is one of the best on the album. The verses are pretty weak though. It's a really fun track. It'll def make you dance. 4/5

    10. Runaway - Runaway is one of the best songs on the CD. Everything about it is absoulutely flawless. It has really nice lyrics. The beat is a little slow, but it's not bad. The chorus is to die for. It's not upbeat, but it's really nice and one of the best on the CD. 5/5

    11. The One That Got Away - The album goes acoustic for TOTGA. Not sure about it though. The lyrics are nice, but "He made cappactinos, what kind of man makes cappatinos?" Really? I know she can do better than that. It's really nice, though. 3.5/5

    12. I Got Money Now - I'm not sure if putting this after The One That Got Away was a good idea. It might get a little boring by this point. It's more R&Bish than the rest of the CD. I'm not sure the point of the song. She has money now, so everything is okay? Doesn't sound like the message I'd expect from her. Anyways, it's an okay song. 3/5

    13. Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self - It's such a beautiful song. It's really sad, and I think she did a great job with it. It's really haunting, and one of the best songs on the CD. 5/5

    14. I Have Seen The Rain - The song means a special meaning to her, so I think it does have its place on the CD. Acoustic songs aren't her high point. The lyrics are really nice, though. 3.5/5

    15. Heartbreaker - Leaving this off of the standard edition was a mistake. It's better than most of the songs that did make the standard album. It's got a great rock style to it. 4/5

    16. Centerfold - It's a great song, and I would have rather seen this than any of the acoustic music. It's not catchy, but rock isn't made to be catchy. 4/5

    17. Fingers - What's with that music? If you pitched it, it could be a Britney Spears song. Fortunately, I'm a huge Britney fan, and Britney def does clubby songs better. P!nk should stick to rock-pop, as that's what she does best.    … Expand
  23. NolanLundgaard
    Apr 7, 2020
    8
    I’m Not Dead by P!nk: 7.52

    Stupid Girls: 1 Who Knew: 1 :) Long Way to Happy: 1 :) Nobody Knows: 0.75 Dear Mr. President: 1! I’m Not Dead: 1 ‘Cuz I Can: 1 :) Leave Me Alone: 1 :) U + Ur Hand: 0.75 Runaway: 1 :) The One That Got Away: 0.5 I Got Money Now: 0.5 Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self: 0.75 Fingers: 0.75 Centerfold: 1 13/15 ~ .867 -> 7.52 P!nk just keeps    I’m Not Dead by P!nk: 7.52

    Stupid Girls: 1
    Who Knew: 1 :)
    Long Way to Happy: 1 :)
    Nobody Knows: 0.75
    Dear Mr. President: 1!
    I’m Not Dead: 1
    ‘Cuz I Can: 1 :)
    Leave Me Alone: 1 :)
    U + Ur Hand: 0.75
    Runaway: 1 :)
    The One That Got Away: 0.5
    I Got Money Now: 0.5
    Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self: 0.75
    Fingers: 0.75
    Centerfold: 1

    13/15 ~ .867 -> 7.52

    P!nk just keeps on getting better and better. This is her fourth album and her best yet. This is because of both her music and powerful lyrics (Dear Mr. President almost made me cry). The songs are also really diverse with some great ideas for songs. Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self was very unique in its idea, and I thought it had a fun way of describing regret. There wasn’t any song in particular that I didn’t like, though I was expecting The One Who Got Away to be more emotionally charged than it was, and I Got Money now was okay, but not as good as some of the others in the album. I did really like a huge number of the songs in I’m Not Dead. I’m excited to listen to P!nk’s next album, as they keep getting better as time goes on, and she has done a great job so far. Highlights: Stupid Girls, Who Knew, Long Way to Happy, Dear Mr. President, I’m Not Dead, ‘Cuz I Can, Leave Me Alone, Runaway, and Centerfold.    … Expand
  24. IvanF
    Apr 5, 2006
    7
    Good album, however Stupid Girls is the only track that has a catchy tune.
  25. RobbieC
    Oct 1, 2007
    7
    An engaging listen. Another solid record from Pink, which with 3 already under her belt, is an accomplishment. Some of the songs sound a little too Kelly Clarkson-esque... uncomfortably manufactured for someone whose entire image is based on the rebellion against such prefabricated pop. They aren't necessarily bad songs, but they do seem to be tremulously hanging on the edge of mediocrity.
  26. ZachP
    Aug 29, 2006
    7
    While it'll never come close to M!ssundastood, I'm Not Dead is a pleasent album. Easily, "Who Knew", is one of the strongest songs on a so-so album. "Dear Mr. President" SHOULD rock your world, and bonus track "I Have Seen The Rain" is worthy of a Grammy. Without these, the album can't REALLY stand.
  27. owenrw89
    Dec 7, 2016
    7
    One of P!nk's defining albums. It's got her prints all over it. It's fun, it's loud, it's beautiful and it's utterly likeable. She's both alternative, and mainstream - that in itself should be commended.
  28. axelkoch
    Dec 7, 2012
    7
    An extraordinary good album for pop standards. P!nk's got punky songs and deeper ones, always sung good with decent lyrics. She mixes the music for the radio with the meaningful stuff (Dear Mr. President, Nobody Knows) with the entertaining radio stuff (U + Ur Hand, Fingers) and hence "I'm Not Dead" is a good album. But it's no 8 or 9 or 10 - it would need a lot more to get such a rating...
  29. Alex
    Apr 9, 2006
    6
    While Stupid Girls is great, and a few of the other tracks really stand out (especially the folk-y numbers that oddly work), too much of the album sounds like Kelly Clarkson.
  30. DLa
    Apr 9, 2006
    5
    frankly, i think pink is a trash bag of an artist. not to say that this album is completely horrible, but it doesn't stand out. she's just another chick who thinks she's so tough-ass when she isn't. the only song of her's that i ever liked was "just like a pill". that's it.
  31. TravisN
    Jan 21, 2007
    5
    Not a terrible album, and an improvement over Trouble, but it's not solid everywhere. P!nk can sing, write, and make good music, but she does that in limited amounts on I'm Not Dead.
  32. Loe
    Oct 21, 2006
    4
    It's okay I guess. Nothing special. Majority of songs are unoriginal and bland. Like most of pink's work
  33. BWETMatangi
    Aug 7, 2013
    4
    It all comes down to if you like P!nk or not. If you love her, you'll love the album. If you don't love her, just stay away from it. But this is the worst P!nk album yet.
  34. Gnarles
    Apr 4, 2006
    3
    In response to your album title: sorry, but you most certainly ARE.
  35. joeaverage
    Apr 4, 2006
    2
    She's definitely not dead, but definitely annoyingly foolish and predictable. Didn't she prance around in bra and panties in lady marmalade and then turn around to sing a sing about stupid girls? High concepts and pretentious philosophies from little white girls seldom make good music.
  36. NickE.
    Apr 4, 2006
    2
    It's Pink, people. She's a celebrity. It's all about money. Come on. Melodrama, Politics, Sex appeal: You can pick these things up with your favorite tabloid. This is thoughtless pop music that the artist had a very limited part in creating.
  37. HollisH
    Apr 10, 2006
    1
    Wow, is this ever bad. Did you guys see her on the Today show? What a joke. She needs to hire better songwriters.
  38. D
    Apr 9, 2006
    1
    Boring :-(
  39. Lisam
    Feb 12, 2008
    1
    I am so dissapointed in all these famous people using thier fame to get thier personal feelings of polictics out. Shame on P!nk for being so disrespectful to the President of the United States. In her song she talks about homeless people and poor people and what is he doing about it. Well,the question I ask P!nk is, what are YOU doing about it? Have you assited someone out of a cardboard I am so dissapointed in all these famous people using thier fame to get thier personal feelings of polictics out. Shame on P!nk for being so disrespectful to the President of the United States. In her song she talks about homeless people and poor people and what is he doing about it. Well,the question I ask P!nk is, what are YOU doing about it? Have you assited someone out of a cardboard box and shared your wealth with them. Everyone in Hollywood is so quick to point the finger at someone else to fix things. Well, you should use your own power, wealth and fame to make a difference. SHAME ON YOU!!!! Keep your political beliefs to yourself and stick to music!!!!… Expand
  40. SimonM
    Apr 7, 2006
    0
    I haven't even bought or heard this album, but i'm sure it's crap
  41. EdwardH
    Sep 11, 2007
    0
    I hate diz politic garbage dat pink makez all tha freekin' time. Its like so freekin' annoyin and I hate stupid girls. she thinks dat Paris Lindsay and Jessica are stupid. but just dey are a word called "cool" and you ain't your a bad role model for ghirlz everywhere and your such a freekin' hypocrite! Take sum of yo own advice for once ghirl.
  42. mikeys
    Apr 26, 2006
    0
    Just vacant, glossy, and pointless
  43. BrandonS.
    Apr 24, 2006
    0
    Too bad pink isn't dead : (
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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Blender
    70
    Striking [and] confident. [Apr 2006, p.116]
  2. The Guardian
    60
    It's when Pink steps outside of expectations that she turns exciting.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Even her misses are ballsier and blusterier than most everybody else's recent hits. [7 Apr 2006, p.58]
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