Hurts 2B Human
by P!nk
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2019
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 143 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 100 out of 143
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 143
  3. Negative: 19 out of 143
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  1. infsai
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    For me it's an okay album. It has some dance jams (like "Can We Pretend" - my fav), and the rest is very retrospective, and in some way boring, so sometimes I'm skipping some songs from this album.
  2. KiwiJames
    Apr 27, 2019
    8
    No great departure from the usual formula but it's a winning formula and another solid addition to her catalogue. Fans will not be disappointed.
  3. MoodRing
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    P!nk has amazed me unlike the Beautiful Trauma album did. Her new body of work, Hurts 2B Human, is cohesive. Although the change of songs can be a mess in a couple of areas, the album is full of soul-filled ballads, electronic pop songs, a country/orchestral ballad with Chris Stapleton, and ultimately, a heartbreaking ballad with More. It might be a Japanese bonus track, but I think it'sP!nk has amazed me unlike the Beautiful Trauma album did. Her new body of work, Hurts 2B Human, is cohesive. Although the change of songs can be a mess in a couple of areas, the album is full of soul-filled ballads, electronic pop songs, a country/orchestral ballad with Chris Stapleton, and ultimately, a heartbreaking ballad with More. It might be a Japanese bonus track, but I think it's one of P!nk's best ballads in a long time.… Expand
  4. hurts2bhuman
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Love it, her best work so far. It's kinda like a throwback, the lp countains a bit of her albums.
  5. jesusbronze
    Apr 26, 2019
    8
    From all the pop stars of her generation, P!nk remains the most constant in her musical releases, with a very distinct style that began in 2006 during "I'm Not Dead" and fully developed during her 2009 release "Funhouse", and that is exactly what "Hurts 2B Human" feels like. P!nk went back (for a moment) to the emotional roots of these records, while connecting with her current state ofFrom all the pop stars of her generation, P!nk remains the most constant in her musical releases, with a very distinct style that began in 2006 during "I'm Not Dead" and fully developed during her 2009 release "Funhouse", and that is exactly what "Hurts 2B Human" feels like. P!nk went back (for a moment) to the emotional roots of these records, while connecting with her current state of mind and once again delivered an introspective and emotional release, yet not completely shaken from the style of her previous release "Beautiful Trauma"

    While this may sound like P!nk could fall into a creative slump or a monotone musical cycle, "Hurts 2B Human" is the reflection of an artist who is growing artistically along with the challenges that balancing love and motherhood with a musical career have brought into her life.    … Expand
  6. murillocs
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Amazing, I really loved that work. Excited for the official videos and the presentations.
  7. LuizFelipe
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    eu achei o álbum magnífico, não tenho o que reclamar além da bagunça da era, pink não soube lançar corretamente a sequência de singles para obter um melhor desempenho comercial e conquistar melhor o público.
  8. Ieavegetout
    May 1, 2019
    7
    Not a huge P!nk fan but I expected this album to be really bad and it's not that bad, but it's not very good either. The first four tracks are good, then the album gets boring around tracks 5-6, then it comes back with Can We Pretend (expected that to be TRASH but it's SO GOOD), gets boring again but tracks 9 and 10 are good.
    In conclusion, the album is boring at times but there are some    Not a huge P!nk fan but I expected this album to be really bad and it's not that bad, but it's not very good either. The first four tracks are good, then the album gets boring around tracks 5-6, then it comes back with Can We Pretend (expected that to be TRASH but it's SO GOOD), gets boring again but tracks 9 and 10 are good.
    In conclusion, the album is boring at times but there are some good songs in between. My faves are Walk Me Home, Hey Why, Can We Pretend, and Happy.    … Expand
  9. willianferh
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    It's simply amazing. Every single song, specially 90 days, brings feelings on anyone and her voice. OMG, her voice in this album shows why P!nk it's one of the best artists on this century.
  10. ghenrica
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. P!nk nunca deixa de evoluir e isso é incrível, poucas se mantem tão relevante aos 20 anos de carreira.
    Parabéns
    Ate outubro    … Expand
  11. wellleal
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Finally power ballads with identity, the best album since Funhouse! She serves amazing pop hits.
  12. theanomalydiary
    May 1, 2019
    7
    If you are a P!nk fan, you might support her all the way to the end and that’s okay. I’m just a reviewer saying how I felt about it; it’s just okay. There are some good songs but the overall listening experience is just okay.
  13. dannytaylor1171
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Has a mixture of Upbeat, Motivational, Sad and Relatable Songs. Her Vocals are Insane Worth Every Penny. My Favorite Songs: Walk Me Home, My Attic, 90 Days, Can We Pretend, Hurts 2B Human and Happy.
  14. Helbert
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Alecia never disappoints. She can change the production and her partners, but she always put authentic, deep and passionate music. She is real and every single music she puts out has her unique signature. No need to mention her abilities as a performer and singer. She is still growing and showing new sides of herself, which keeps her work always fresh and interesting.
  15. MusicSpy
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    P!nk has a magic and contagious vibe that reinvents itself every era, that’s what make a long 20 year-career worth the way, and justify her grown and longevity. A perfect album with cohesive tracks and dance vibes, along with strong lyrics. (10/10)
  16. educribas
    Apr 26, 2019
    10
    Multiple Pink faces in one album without losing her personality and strength in her lyrics. This album give back a little of a misunderstood girl of 2000s but she returns like a mature mother who looking for a way to be better for all your family. Pink still have insecurities and express this with maestry.
  17. digust10
    Apr 26, 2019
    9
    Pink does not disappoint. Never! Ninth record (counting with the also excellent You+Me) and another solid work. Honest, powerful, an step close to adulthood, but with an unique approach of these subject in comparison with other artists. Some singles made me doubt about this work in the begin. Pink on EDM is something we are not used to, but in the end they merge perfectly with ballads andPink does not disappoint. Never! Ninth record (counting with the also excellent You+Me) and another solid work. Honest, powerful, an step close to adulthood, but with an unique approach of these subject in comparison with other artists. Some singles made me doubt about this work in the begin. Pink on EDM is something we are not used to, but in the end they merge perfectly with ballads and great lyrics. Composing a diverse and colorful work to match its beautiful cover… Expand
  18. Lipisinka
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    Very beautiful album, a wonderful combination of sounds, the life lyrics, the album touched the very depths of the soul. I really liked the songs My Attic and Happy. P!nk never ceases to amaze, Bravo!
  19. sebasmoon4
    Apr 27, 2019
    10
    such a powerful and raw project, her vocal ability just get better, this is a very personal record that explores so many faces of what if feels to be human, she can really make pop anthems and really deep ballads with ease, this is probably her best album since 2008 funhouse.
  20. lapinidm1992
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Im loving the new album. The songs gives so much inspirations to me as a listener.
  21. 0987
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Once again, Pink didn't dissapoint at all. Very good album, even better than Beautiful Trauma, which was also very good album. My favourites: Hustle, Walk Me Home, My Attic, Hurts 2B Human and Happy. Well done Mrs. Moore!
  22. JornanFranca
    May 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pink as always wonderful and showing total relevance during 20 years of career and confirming again that it is one of the biggest names in world POP music!… Expand
  23. manningn15
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    Hurts 2B Human is my favorite album of hers so far. Hurts 2B Human is spectacular album and is one of my favorite albums of 2019 and one of my favorite albums of all time. Just like everyone of P!nks albums her voice was stupendous. I loved every single song on the album and here is my ranking of the songs, Love Me Anyway (featuring Chris Stapleton), Walk Me Home, We Could Have It All,Hurts 2B Human is my favorite album of hers so far. Hurts 2B Human is spectacular album and is one of my favorite albums of 2019 and one of my favorite albums of all time. Just like everyone of P!nks albums her voice was stupendous. I loved every single song on the album and here is my ranking of the songs, Love Me Anyway (featuring Chris Stapleton), Walk Me Home, We Could Have It All, Hustle, Happy, The Last Song of Your Life, Circle Game, Hurts 2B Human (featuring Khalid), 90 Days (featuring Wrabel), Can We Pretend (featuring Cash Cash), (Hey Why) Miss You Sometime, Courage, and My Attic. The album cover is beautiful and really artistic. The music video for Walk Me Home was really cool. Hurts 2B Human is an A+ album.… Expand
  24. MrFrench
    Aug 3, 2019
    9
    Being human is connected to emotions. P!nk addresses this on this album quite well. Her vocals are on point throughout each of its tracks.

    "Walk Me Home" addresses our need for someone else or other people when our thoughts become too much. "My Attic" addresses our past (good and bad) in connection to our present with someone else with the fear that our past might lead someone else to    Being human is connected to emotions. P!nk addresses this on this album quite well. Her vocals are on point throughout each of its tracks.

    "Walk Me Home" addresses our need for someone else or other people when our thoughts become too much. "My Attic" addresses our past (good and bad) in connection to our present with someone else with the fear that our past might lead someone else to leave us. "Courage" is about wondering if we have what it takes to change. "Happy" is about being afraid to be happy, not liking to talk about feelings, and looking for an escape in a "fake fix." "Love Me Anyway" is about loving the other despite the scars and bad times.

    A quality album.    … Expand
  25. Fonecast
    Apr 28, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hurts 2B Human is a journey through human pains. For this, P!nk walks among several rhythms and plays with words in a way that only someone with the experience that she has can do. So experienced and established in the market to the point of deciding to record an EP in the middle of a tour and end up releasing a complete album.
    The album begins more agitated and it goes getting slower and more dense during the passage of the tracks. Among the human pains explored in the tracks, we can find problems with relationships (Hey Why and 90 days) and we can look for the solution of the daily problems in the relationships (Walk Me Home, H2BH, Can We Pretend). But the album goes beyond love relationship. There are tracks on self-esteem, maternity and make a difference.
    Another pain that I could perceive very strongly in this album is the P!nk's age crisis. What has already begun in Barbies (Beautiful Trauma) with a nostalgia to the time of the childhood stabilizes strong in the H2BH in Can We Pretend, Circle Game and The Last Song Of Your Life.
    As for the technical evaluation of the work, it is an album without bad songs, as you would expect from P!nk. It's full of well written and well produced songs. However, it still has its ups and downs.

    Positive Tracks
    - The vocal collaborations have demonstrated a lyrical interaction and unique harmonization that we've been missing since Just Give Me A Reason! The title track of the album is the typical song without defects. In 90 days, despite the strange robotic voice placed in the background, there is a strong dialogue between the couple that grows on the track until it takes your breath away. Love me anyway has something that bothers me in many songs: repetition of short phrases to exhaustion. But it's possible to forgive * this song * because of the harmonization with Chris Stapleton's speech, putting together a wonderful puzzle.
    - Happy is the reason to listen to P!nk. The strong pop / rock ballad about self-esteem. It's a rectilinear song, it's possible to miss some blast. However, because it is a self-reflection, trying to remove the revolt or anger close to you, no blasts is positive thing. Personally, I love piano and violin ballads. Circle Game hits right there. The very well-marked music and amazing performance of P!nk make you feel in her place even if you are not a parent.

    Negative Tracks
    - In a negative way, I consider that Walk Me Home was not the best lead-single for the album. It's a folk that features a boring word game (good with good, night with tonight) and a boring sound that opens the song and keeps repeating itself. An average song. To be from P!nk, it was not cool (despite the incredible video).
    - I always wanted to hear P!nk in good electronic music. Tried Waterfall and now Can We Pretend. Not yet, and it's not her fault. The lyrics and performance of the track are perfect, but the electronic production of Cash Cash is very generic. This song in the hand of Martin Garrix or Marshmallow would have been a lot better.
    - Courage is the second work of P!nk with Sia and the second that does not work well. The song has potential, but it commits the sin of repetition to exhaustion, making music tiresome. P!nk and Sia has potential but so far has not.
    - Hey Why is very controversial. While it is a song produced to be hit style 2000s, it approaches a theme already beaten and that leaves rhyming Love with Love the whole song. Adds the references half disconnected, ends up being unpleasant.
    - The tenuous limit between a wonderful emotional ballad and boring music was exceeded in The Last Song Of Your Life. The music trails with a production full of echo and duplicate voice that ends up making you fall asleep. The fact that it was put on after two other slow songs might even have not helped.

    It is a work that has a lot of P!nk identity and that goes very well between different rhythms with well-addressed themes varying between the brave woman and the fragile woman that P!nk is (and we all try to be). Highly recommend.    … Expand
  26. pieighteen
    Apr 28, 2019
    10
    P!nk is an artist that listens, learns and grows from her own steps. She was very criticized in the past for the homogeneous sound she had been doing and now she puts out a completely fresh, honest and beautiful album. People still underrates her dragging the album cover art down which happens to be made by a huge grafitti female artist Hueman and proves the detail and love P!nk has forP!nk is an artist that listens, learns and grows from her own steps. She was very criticized in the past for the homogeneous sound she had been doing and now she puts out a completely fresh, honest and beautiful album. People still underrates her dragging the album cover art down which happens to be made by a huge grafitti female artist Hueman and proves the detail and love P!nk has for each piece of her work and the public just can't see because it's deeper than their minds can actually go. Congratulations, P!nk, you're a timeless legend.… Expand
  27. dhthienluan
    May 3, 2019
    8
    While not Pink's best project till date, Hurts 2B Human proved that how a good chameleon she is. Tracks like "Hey Why" and "Hustle" provides the most uptempo tunes which are incredibly danceable for die-hard fans of the catchy pop melodies in her catalog. On the other hand, "90 Days", "Love Me Anyway", "Happy" and "Circle Game" are ballads that talk about her love experience and how sheWhile not Pink's best project till date, Hurts 2B Human proved that how a good chameleon she is. Tracks like "Hey Why" and "Hustle" provides the most uptempo tunes which are incredibly danceable for die-hard fans of the catchy pop melodies in her catalog. On the other hand, "90 Days", "Love Me Anyway", "Happy" and "Circle Game" are ballads that talk about her love experience and how she became so mature as she continues to figure out life. Moreover, Pink actually collaborates with a lot of popular musicians in this album like Khalid, Dan Reynolds, Sia and Ryan Tedder , making it the most versatile album ever.… Expand
  28. JULIANBEDOYA
    May 7, 2019
    10
    Hurts 2B human tiene mucho de la vieja P!nk pero con la experiencia adquirida y la madurez que trae consigo los años. P!nk logra crear una amalgama que junta sonidos que plasman en la mayoría de las canciones esa firma tan de ella pero tambien sonidos que logran que el album suene novedoso y fresco. Canciones como Happy y 90 Days son muestras que P!nk siempre tiene un As bajo la manga.
  29. fariasjoao
    May 11, 2019
    10
    This album is perfect, THIS IS P!NK!, Everything is so well done, missed her.
  30. LimaaG
    Mar 27, 2020
    10
    Álbum mais intimista e com mensagens inspiradoras a P!nk. É incrível ver como ela amadureceu bastante.
  31. KenMaia
    Mar 31, 2021
    10
    Once again, P!nk give us all we want

    She's always singing what need to be said
  32. RoxanneKimberly
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Pink is goddamn right, it hurts to be human, but she makes the process more pleasent with her great voice and songs
  33. EstellaKimberly
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    Pink delivers another great album, what an amazing and consistent singer she is!
  34. brubruzinha
    Nov 25, 2021
    10
    I loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Clash Music
    May 7, 2019
    70
    As a whole Hurts 2B Human is not perfect. It is full of emotion and passion in certain parts, and yet devoid of it in others.
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  2. The Quietus
    May 2, 2019
    60
    There are flourishes that hint the singer is still capable of reaching those heights in pop that few ever reach, moments when she still sounds like she’s actually having a good time recording the songs. Unfortunately, these moments are all too fleeting. When Hurts 2B Human works, its great. It reminds you why Pink is such a big star. When it doesn’t, it hurts.
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  3. Slant Magazine
    Apr 29, 2019
    50
    Pink’s eighth album, Hurts 2B Human, finds the singer peddling the same boilerplate pop-rock songs about self-empowerment and existential angst that have defined her career for almost 20 years.
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