Knowra Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter and actress known for emotionally intense alternative rock and the 1995 album Jagged Little Pill . She began her recording career as a teenager in Canada.
Jagged Little Pill : Alanis Morissette’s 1995 album, a commercially successful alternative rock record featuring “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic.” This breakthrough album established the sound and emotional candor most associated with Morissette.
Glen Ballard : An American songwriter and producer who co-wrote and produced Jagged Little Pill with Morissette. Their collaboration shaped the album’s arrangements and helped translate her songs into radio-ready recordings.
Alanis : Alanis Morissette’s 1991 debut album, released in Canada when she was a teenager. Its dance-pop sound contrasts sharply with the alternative rock style that later made her famous.
Grammy Award for Album of the Year : The annual Grammy Award recognizing an album judged the year’s best by the Recording Academy. Jagged Little Pill won the award in 1996, cementing Morissette’s mainstream breakthrough.
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie : Alanis Morissette’s 1998 album, which followed Jagged Little Pill with a more expansive and introspective sound. Its release showed how Morissette followed her breakthrough without simply repeating its format.
Alternative rock : A broad rock style associated with independent scenes and sounds that differ from mainstream rock conventions. Morissette’s breakout album brought a distinctive alternative rock sound to mass audiences.
Now Is the Time : Alanis Morissette’s second Canadian studio album, released in 1992. It continued her early recording career before she shifted musical direction.
Jagged Little Pill (musical) : A stage musical using songs from Alanis Morissette’s album, with a book by Diablo Cody. The album’s songs were reworked into a story about a family and its community.
Under Rug Swept : Alanis Morissette’s 2002 album, for which she wrote and produced every track. The album marked a turn toward greater control over her songwriting and production.
Confessional songwriting : Songwriting that presents personal experience and emotion with an intimate, candid voice. Morissette’s lyrics are often heard as direct accounts of anger, desire, and self-examination.
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