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Bad Influence
Pop · 2009

Bad Influence

High-octane pop-rock fueled by crunchy guitars and a mischievous spirit. A defiant anthem for the designated instigator of every chaotic night out.

May 8, 2009 · LaFace Records

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Bad Influence is the sonic equivalent of the friend who convinces you that one more drink is a great idea. It is a high-energy collision of early 2000s pop-rock grit and polished radio production, centered entirely on the persona of the lovable troublemaker. The track leans heavily into a driving, four-on-the-floor rhythm section that demands movement, while the overdriven guitar riffs provide a rock-and-roll edge that distinguishes it from the more synth-heavy pop of its era. P!nk delivers the lyrics with a palpable smirk, her signature raspy vocals sounding both soulful and dangerous.

Moments Worth Listening For
the bridge where the music strips back to a driving beat and rhythmic, almost-spoken delivery before the final explosion
the infectious da-da-da-da-da hook that serves as a wordless call to arms for the dancefloor
the grit in her voice during the second verse when she describes the wind-up before the night goes off the rails
Reviews

How does Bad Influence sound next to the rest of P!nk's catalogue?

Playful+4.0σ

Playful saturates this record far more than the artist's norm.

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