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Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette

alternative rock, dance-pop, electronica, experimental rock, pop music, pop rock, post-grunge, progressive rock, rock music

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "A forceful mix of driving rhythms and jagged melodies creates a tension that captures the intensity of human emotion."

Alanis Morissette matters as a cultural touchstone, capturing the complex emotional landscape of the 1990s through her deeply personal and often raw expressions of heartbreak, anger, and self-discovery.

Alanis Morissette matters as a cultural touchstone, capturing the complex emotional landscape of the 1990s through her deeply personal and often raw expressions of heartbreak, anger, and self-discovery. Her ability to resonate with listeners who craved authenticity in a time of polished pop made her an emblematic figure for a generation navigating tumultuous relationships and identity crises, paving the way for artists who prioritize emotional honesty in their work. Morissette's innovation lies in her fearless approach to songwriting, combining confessional lyrics with an array of dynamic sonic textures. She juxtaposes jagged guitar riffs and danceable beats, creating a soundscape that feels both cathartic and exhilarating. This blend encourages listeners to engage not only with the lyrics but also with the visceral power of her music, defying conventional genre boundaries while still feeling accessible. Commonly exploring themes of vulnerability, betrayal, and empowerment, Morissette’s writing strikes a balance between sincerity and irony. Her voice is both intimate and powerful, employing storytelling techniques that draw listeners into her experiences while also inviting them to reflect on their own. This ability to weave relatable narratives with an emotional depth allows her songs to linger long after they end.

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Discography

55 releases • 20 studio • 1991–2022

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Alanis

Now Is the Time

Now Is the Time (1992)

Space Cakes

Space Cakes (1995)

Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill (1995)

The Singles Box

The Singles Box (1997)

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

Supposed Former Infa... (1998)

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged (1999)

Feast on Scraps

Feast on Scraps (2002)

Live in the Navajo Nation

Live in the Navajo N... (2002)

Under Rug Swept

Under Rug Swept (2002)

iTunes Originals – Alanis Morissette

iTunes Originals – A... (2004)

So-Called Chaos

So-Called Chaos (2004)

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

Jagged Little Pill A... (2005)

The Collection

The Collection (2005)

Flavors of Entanglement

Flavors of Entanglem... (2008)

Havoc and Bright Lights

Havoc and Bright Lig... (2012)

Such Pretty Forks in the Road

Such Pretty Forks in... (2020)

The Storm Before the Calm

The Storm Before the... (2022)

Albums ()

The Storm Before the Calm

The Storm Before the Calm

2022

Such Pretty Forks in the Road

Such Pretty Forks in the Road

2020

Havoc and Bright Lights

Havoc and Bright Lights

2012

Flavors of Entanglement

Flavors of Entanglement

2008

The Collection

The Collection

2005

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

2005

iTunes Originals – Alanis Morissette

iTunes Originals – Alanis Morissette

2004

So-Called Chaos

So-Called Chaos

2004

Feast on Scraps

Feast on Scraps

2002

Under Rug Swept

Under Rug Swept

2002

Live in the Navajo Nation

Live in the Navajo Nation

2002

MTV Unplugged

MTV Unplugged

1999

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

1998

The Singles Box

The Singles Box

1997

Jagged Little Pill

Jagged Little Pill

1995

Now Is the Time

Now Is the Time

1992

Alanis

Alanis

1991

Last Christmas

Last Christmas

Vancouver Sessions

Vancouver Sessions

EPs ()

Space Cakes

Space Cakes

1995

Singles ()

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

2020

Receive (song)

Receive (song)

2012

Guardian

Guardian

2012

Lens (song)

Lens (song)

2012

In Praise of the Vulnerable Man

In Praise of the Vulnerable Man

2008

Underneath

Underneath

2008

Not as We

Not as We

2008

Uninvited

Uninvited

2007

Wunderkind

Wunderkind

2005

Eight Easy Steps

Eight Easy Steps

2004

Out Is Through

Out Is Through

2004

Everything

Everything

2004

So Unsexy

So Unsexy

2003

Utopia

Utopia

2003

Precious Illusions

Precious Illusions

2002

Hands Clean

Hands Clean

2002

Surrendering

Surrendering

2002

21 Things I Want in a Lover

21 Things I Want in a Lover

2002

Flinch

Flinch

2002

That I Would Be Good

That I Would Be Good

2000

So Pure

So Pure

1999

Unsent

Unsent

1999

Joining You

Joining You

1999

Thank U

Thank U

1998

Head over Feet

Head over Feet

1996

You Learn

You Learn

1996

Ironic

Ironic

1996

All I Really Want

All I Really Want

1995

Hand in My Pocket

Hand in My Pocket

1995

You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know

1995

No Apologies

No Apologies

1993

An Emotion Away

An Emotion Away

1992

Feel Your Love

Feel Your Love

1991

Too Hot

Too Hot

1991

Walk Away

Walk Away

1991

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