Yeah, so what? Pink’s still a rock star.

Pink’s fifth album, ‘Funhouse,’ proves she hasn’t lost her edge.

‘So What’ – her first No. 1 in the United States and Canada – is a jumpable ode to her post-divorce attitude (Pink married BMXer and tattoo enthusiast Carey Hart in January 2006).

She belts, ‘And now that we’re done/ I’m gonna show you tonight/ I’m alright, I’m just fine/ And you’re a tool.’ Sarcastic, yes, but the split seems to be amicable since Hart appears in the video for the song.Despite starting with a self-empowering rock track, ‘Funhouse’ isn’t the classic ‘I Hate My Ex’ breakup record. In fact, ‘So What’ is one of three up-tempo songs. The rest of the album is somber and raw, which showcases Pink’s powerful rasp.

Aside from the two announced singles, ‘So What’ and ‘Sober,’ the best song off ‘Funhouse’ is ‘Crystal Ball,’ a ballad about facing an unknown future and looking forward unafraid of what might happen. The song was recorded in one take and appears on the record without any alterations. Simple guitar chords and meaningful lyrics combine for an honest, authentic track.

With a new approach to her music, ‘Funhouse’ completes Pink’s transition from a pop badass to vulnerable songstress with each song co-written by her.

It isn’t typical Pink, but this color change is a good one.

Published on October 27, 2008 at 12:00 pm