The List of Alanis Morissette Albums in Order of Release

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The discography of Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette comprises 10 studio albums, three live albums, six compilation albums, two extended plays, 46 singles, 12 promotional singles, six video albums, and 41 music videos.

All Alanis Morissette Albums in Order Release Date

Here is the list of Alanis Morissette Album in Order of Release Date:

1. Alanis — April 6, 1991
2. Now Is the Time — October 20, 1992
3. Jagged Little Pill — June 13, 1995
4. Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie — November 3, 1998
5. Under Rug Swept — February 26, 2002
6. So-Called Chaos — May 18, 2004
7. Flavors of Entanglement — June 10, 2008
8. Havoc and Bright Lights — August 28, 2012
9. Such Pretty Forks in the Road — July 31, 2020
10. The Storm Before the Calm — June 17, 2022

 

All Alanis Morissette Albums List in Order

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1. Alanis (1991)

Track

1. Feel Your Love
2. Too Hot
3. Plastic
4. Walk Away
5. On My Own
6. Superman
7. Jealous
8. Human Touch
9. Oh Yeah!
10. Party Boy

“Alanis” marks the debut studio album by Alanis Morissette, initially released exclusively in Canada on April 16, 1991, under MCA Records Canada. Produced in collaboration with Leslie Howe, who later worked on her sophomore effort “Now Is the Time” (1992), this album swiftly earned platinum certification. Although it had a limited release, “Alanis” laid the foundation for Morissette’s illustrious career, setting the stage for her later international success with albums like “Jagged Little Pill.” This early work remains a testament to her budding talent, hinting at the musical brilliance that would soon captivate audiences worldwide.

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2. Now Is the Time (1992)

Track

1. Real World
2. An Emotion Away
3. Rain
4. The Time of Your Life
5. No Apologies
6. Can’t Deny
7. When We Meet Again
8. Give What You Got
9. (Change Is) Never a Waste of Time
10. Big Bad Love

“Now Is the Time,” Alanis Morissette’s second studio album, made its debut exclusively in Canada on October 20, 1992, serving as her farewell to MCA Records Canada. Collaborating once again with producer Leslie Howe, who also worked on her debut album, “Alanis” (1991), this release showcased Morissette’s early musical journey. Though it remained relatively under the radar compared to her later works, “Now Is the Time” marked an important phase in her career, setting the stage for the groundbreaking success that would follow with subsequent albums on the international stage.

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3. Jagged Little Pill (1995)

Track

1. All I Really Want
2. You Oughta Know
3. Perfect
4. Hand in My Pocket
5. Right Through You
6. Forgiven
7. You Learn
8. Head over Feet
9. Mary Jane
10. Ironic
11. Not the Doctor
12. Wake Up
13. You Oughta Know

“Jagged Little Pill,” Alanis Morissette’s third studio album, unleashed its sonic revolution on June 13, 1995, as her first worldwide release. Departing from her dance-pop origins, this album emerged from her creative synergy with producer Glen Ballard in Los Angeles. The result: an alternative rock gem infused with post-grunge and pop rock elements, featuring guitars, keyboards, and more. Lyrically, it delved into themes of aggression and tumultuous relationships, juxtaposed with a pop sensibility. This sonic masterpiece stormed charts in thirteen countries, selling over 33 million copies globally, making Morissette the youngest Album of the Year Grammy winner. Rolling Stone celebrated it as one of the greatest albums ever, and it sparked multiple re-releases, a stage production, and a world tour.

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4. Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998)

Track

1. Front Row
2. Baba
3. Thank U
4. Are You Still Mad
5. Sympathetic Character
6. That I Would Be Good
7. The Couch
8. Can’t Not
9. UR
10. I Was Hoping
11. One
12. Would Not Come
13. Unsent
14. So Pure
15. Joining You
16. Heart of the House
17. Your Congratulations

“Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie,” the fourth studio album by Alanis Morissette, made its international debut on November 3, 1998, under Maverick Records. Praised by critics and achieving commercial success, it set a record for first-week album sales by a female artist. The lead single, “Thank U,” secured a spot in the US Billboard Hot 100’s top 20. Morissette’s global tour supported the album’s promotion. Inspired by her journey to India in late 1996 and early 1997, the album cover features phrases from Buddhism’s five precepts, reflecting the ethical principles that guided her creative exploration.

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5. Under Rug Swept (2002)

Track

1. 21 Things I Want in a Lover
2. Narcissus
3. Hands Clean
4. Flinch
5. So Unsexy
6. Precious Illusions
7. That Particular Time
8. A Man
9. You Owe Me Nothing in Return
10. Surrendering
11. Utopia

Released on February 26, 2002, ‘Under Rug Swept’ marked a significant milestone in the career of Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. This, her fifth studio album and third international release, was a testament to her evolving artistry as it represented the first time Morissette had both written and produced an entire album independently. The record achieved remarkable success, debuting at the number one spot in 12 countries, including the United States and Canada. It yielded notable singles, ‘Hands Clean’ and ‘Precious Illusions,’ though it fell short of the sales achieved by her preceding studio works. Nevertheless, ‘Under Rug Swept’ remains a pivotal chapter in Morissette’s musical journey.

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6. So-Called Chaos (2004)

Track

1. Eight Easy Steps
2. Out Is Through
3. Excuses
4. Doth I Protest Too Much
5. Knees of My Bees
6. So-Called Chaos
7. Not All Me
8. This Grudge
9. Spineless
10. Everything

“So-Called Chaos,” Alanis Morissette’s sixth studio album (fourth internationally), emerged on May 18, 2004, under Maverick Records. The lead single, “Everything,” released on April 13, had a modest performance, reaching number 76 on the US Billboard Hot 100. This album, seen by some as her return to the accessible style of “Jagged Little Pill” (1995), garnered mixed reviews due to its complex themes. Despite opening at number five on the Billboard 200 and selling 115,000 copies in its first week, it couldn’t surpass its predecessor, “Under Rug Swept” (2002), which debuted at number one with 215,000 first-week sales. The subsequent singles, “Out Is Through” and “Eight Easy Steps,” didn’t manage to boost album sales or chart on the Hot 100.

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7. Flavors of Entanglement (2008)

Track

1. Citizen of the Planet
2. Underneath
3. Straitjacket
4. Versions of Violence
5. Not as We
6. In Praise of the Vulnerable Man
7. Moratorium
8. Torch
9. Giggling Again for No Reason
10. Tapes
11. Incomplete

“Flavors of Entanglement” marked the seventh studio album and the final international release under Maverick Records for Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. Originally slated for an April launch, it debuted on May 30, 2008, in Germany, Benelux, and Ireland, followed by an international release on June 2, and a U.S. release on June 10. Produced by Guy Sigsworth, the album earned acclaim, winning the Pop Album of the Year at the 2009 Juno Awards. Although praised for its new style, it was deemed less original than Morissette’s iconic earlier works, like “Jagged Little Pill.” Despite moderate chart success, the album peaked at number eight on the US Billboard 200 and sparked the “Flavors of Entanglement Tour” from September to November 2008. Following album promotion, Morissette parted ways with Maverick Records in 2009.

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8. Havoc and Bright Lights (2012)

Track

1. Guardian
2. Woman Down
3. ‘Til You
4. Celebrity
5. Empathy
6. Lens
7. Spiral
8. Numb
9. Havoc
10. Win and Win
11. Receive
12. Edge of Evolution

“Havoc and Bright Lights,” the eighth studio album by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette, made its debut in Japan on August 22, 2012. This release marked her transition from Maverick Records to Collective Sounds, distributed worldwide by Sony, except in Canada and Japan, where it was distributed by Universal. Produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli, who also worked on her previous album “Flavors of Entanglement” (2008), the album showcased a softer side of Morissette’s music. While some critics praised the production and Morissette’s evolving style, others criticized it as overproduced with weak lyrics. The album’s first single, “Guardian,” preceded its release.”

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9. Such Pretty Forks in the Road (2020)

Track

1. Smiling
2. Ablaze
3. Reasons I Drink
4. Diagnosis
5. Missing the Miracle
6. Losing the Plot
7. Reckoning
8. Sandbox Love
9. Her
10. Nemesis
11. Pedestal

“Such Pretty Forks in the Road,” Alanis Morissette’s ninth studio album (seventh internationally), made its much-anticipated return on July 31, 2020, after an eight-year hiatus following her 2012 release, “Havoc and Bright Lights.” This album featured notable singles like “Reasons I Drink” and “Smiling,” the latter being a fresh addition written for the Jagged Little Pill stage musical. It debuted impressively at number 16 on the US Billboard 200 and clinched the top spot on the US Top Rock Albums chart, selling 23,000 album-equivalent units in its inaugural week. In recognition of its excellence, the album secured the Adult Contemporary Album of the Year Award at the 2021 Juno Awards.

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10. The Storm Before the Calm (2022)

Track

1. Light—The Lightworker’s Lament
2. Heart—Power of a Soft Heart
3. Explore—The Other Side of Stillness
4. Space—Pause on Violence
5. Purification—The Alchemical Crunch
6. Restore—Calling Generation X
7. Awakening—In Between Thoughts
8. Ground—I Want to Live
9. Safety—Empath in Paradise
10. Mania—Resting in the Fire
11. Vapor—Amplified in Stillness

“The Storm Before the Calm” is Alanis Morissette’s tenth studio album, released on June 17, 2022, through Epiphany Music, Thirty Tigers, and RCA Records (in Europe). A departure from her previous work, it’s a meditation album co-written and produced in collaboration with Dave Harrington of the electronic music duo Darkside. This ambient project serves as a unique fusion of Morissette’s lyrical prowess and Harrington’s electronic expertise. Notably, the album is available on streaming platforms and integrated into the meditation app Calm, offering listeners a tranquil and introspective musical journey in line with Morissette’s artistic evolution.

 

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the discography of Alanis Morissette is a testament to her enduring impact on the music industry. From her groundbreaking debut with “Jagged Little Pill” to the introspective depths of “Such Pretty Forks in the Road,” Alanis Morissette albums in order showcase her evolution as an artist. With each release, she fearlessly explores new sonic territories while staying true to her emotive songwriting style. Her ability to connect with audiences through hits like “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic” solidifies her status as a cultural icon. As the “Queen of Alt-Rock Angst,” Morissette’s influence continues to resonate, leaving an indelible mark on music history.

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