Pink marks 25 years of her breakthrough album Missundaztood

Pink marked 25 years since the release of Missundaztood, her second studio album, which came out in late 2001. The anniversary was noted in autumn 2026, as the singer prepared for a new chapter in her live career.

The album marked a clear change of direction. Her debut had leaned towards polished R&B, while Missundaztood took a more rock-influenced, personal approach. Much of it was written with Linda Perry, former frontwoman of the band 4 Non Blondes, who helped shape its candid songs about family, insecurity and self-image.

It produced several well-known singles, among them Get the Party Started, Don't Let Me Get Me and Just Like a Pill. Don't Let Me Get Me addressed the pressure she felt to fit an image, while Just Like a Pill dealt with dependence and became one of her signature songs.

Missundaztood established Pink as an artist with her own voice and a lasting international following. Its success laid the groundwork for the arena tours and acrobatic stage shows that later defined her live reputation, and it is often cited as the album that made that career possible.