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Alanis Morissette

Born in 1974 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Alanis Morissette's Genre:

Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Post-Grunge, Alternative Singer/Songwriter

Biography

Alanis Morissette was one of the most unlikely stars of the mid-'90s. A former child actress turned dance-pop diva, Morissette later transformed herself into a confessional alternative singer/songwriter in the vein of Liz Phair and Tori Amos. However, she bolstered that formula with enough pop sensibility, slight hip-hop flourishes, and marketing savvy to become a superstar with her third album, Jagged Little Pill.

Morissette was born in Ottawa, Canada, and began playing piano and writing songs during her childhood years. She also joined the cast of You Can't Do That on Television, a children's television program. Using money that she earned on the show, Morissette recorded an independent single, "Fate Stay with Me," which was released when she was only ten years old. Morissette then concentrated on a musical career after leaving the show's cast, signing a music publishing contract when she was 14. The publishing contract led to a record deal with MCA Canada, and Morissette moved to Toronto before releasing her debut album, Alanis, in 1991.

Alanis was a collection of pop-oriented dance numbers and ballads that found success in Canada, selling over 100,000 copies and earning the singer a Juno Award for Most Promising Female Artist. However, no other country paid much attention to the record. In 1992, Morissette released Now Is the Time, an album that closely resembled her debut. Like its predecessor, it was a success in Canada, even if its sales did not match those of Alanis. Following the release of Now Is the Time, Morissette relocated to Los Angeles, where she met veteran producer Glen Ballard in early 1994. Ballard had previously written Michael Jackson's hit single "Man in the Mirror," produced Wilson Phillips' hit debut album, and worked with actor/musician David Hasselhoff. The two decided to work together, and despite their shared experience with mainstream pop, they opted instead to pursue an edgier, alternative rock-oriented direction. The result was Jagged Little Pill, which was released in 1995 on Madonna's label, Maverick Records.

On the strength of the angst-ridden single "You Oughta Know," Jagged Little Pill gained attention upon its release in the summer of 1995. The song soon received heavy airplay from alternative radio outlets and MTV, sending the album into the Top Ten and helping it achieve multi-platinum status. Jagged Little Pill's subsequent singles -- "Hand in My Pocket," "All I Really Want," "You Learn," and "Ironic" -- kept the album in the Top Ten for an astounding 69 weeks, and Morissette was nominated for six Grammys in early 1996. She won several of those awards, including Album of the Year and Song of the Year.

While she never managed to replicate the success of Jagged Little Pill, Morissette continued to release well-received albums into the 21st century. Her much-anticipated follow-up, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, was released in the autumn of 1998, setting a record for the highest first-week sales by a female artist. An Unplugged set appeared a year later and featured a cover of the Police's "King of Pain," while 2002's Under Rug Swept saw Morissette writing and producing without the help of collaborators. So-Called Chaos followed in 2004. A year later, she took Jagged Little Pill on the road as an acoustic tour. Those tour dates led to the release of Jagged Little Pill Acoustic, an album originally (and tellingly) sold exclusively through Starbucks outlets. Morissette and her fans had grown up, and Collection -- an 18-track retrospective of her work -- followed in November 2005. But Morissette wasn't done, returning in 2008 with the brooding Flavors of Entanglement, which dealt with the emotional fallout from the dissolution of her engagement with actor Ryan Reynolds. In 2010, Morissette gave birth to her first child, Ever Imre, with rapper Mario “MC Souleye” Treadway, resulting in 2012's spry and hopeful Havoc and Bright Lights, which focused on spirituality, marriage, and motherhood. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

AOL Radio Stations Alanis Morissette is Featured on (17)

Ladies That Rock

This is Slacker's tribute to women that rock- literally and figuratively. From hard rockers like Joan Jett to adventurous artists like Bjork, this is the place to celebrate these women and their work. You'll hear big stars like Adele and Bonnie Raitt alongside emerging artists like Audra Mae and ZZ Ward. This is Slacker's Ladies That Rock.

55 Songs You Think Suck

There are songs that instinctively make the collective eyeballs of music fans roll. Upon closer listen, some of these iconic and/or lame musical moments are actually (drumroll please)…quite excellent. With this in mind, we asked Slacker listeners on Facebook for their picks and then tasked our pop culture experts Rob Tannenbaum and Craig Marks to deliver an official countdown of the 55 Songs That You Think Suck…But Don't. Check it out and let us know if you agree with our findings!

Gold Fields Showcase

This is the Gold Fields Artist Showcase station on Slacker. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Gold FIelds including music hand-picked by Mark, Vinci, Luke, Rob, and Ryan as well as commentary about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

'90s Hits

Are you nostalgic for flannel shirts, girl power, and the days of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake as an item? '90s Hits on Slacker Radio takes you back with all your favorite Soft Rock, Pop, Hip-Hop and Alternative songs that made the decade hella sweet!

Post-Breakup

The majority of breakups turn out to be a very positive catalyst for personal growth and ultimately finding greater happiness with a more deserving partner. If you’ve moved past the mourning phase of a bad breakup, and you’re ready for the soundtrack to empowerment- this is your station. Featuring songs handpicked by expert curators that know a thing or two about bouncing back from nasty breakups. As Kelly Clarkson famously sang- “What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger”! You’ll hear that song, and empowering tracks from Adele, Beyonce, P!nk, and more.

Shawn Hook Showcase

This is the Shawn Hook Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by Shawn Hook including music hand-picked by Shawn as well as commentary about the songs that influenced his music and his life.

Drama

Introducing Drama Radio, brought to you by Cars.com. They've taken the drama out of car shopping and placed it here- on this station. These songs were hand-selected for their drama- dramatic lyrics and dramatic songwriting. Brought to you by Cars.com. ALL DRIVE. No Drama.

Great Songs You Forgot

We went through the Slacker library and found great songs that made their mark on the world, but have faded away in time. Great Songs You Forgot on Slacker Radio includes forgotten gems from Radiohead, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Rod Stewart and many more.

Plain White T's Showcase

This is the Plain White T's Showcase station on Slacker Radio. Tune in to hear a station built entirely by the members of Plain White T's including music hand-picked by Tom, Dave, Mike, Tim, and De'Mar as well as commentary by each about the songs that influenced their music and their lives.

Coffee House

Slacker’s Coffee House station recreates the mellow, relaxing experience you seek when stopping into your neighborhood coffeehouse. Whether you seek a quick pick-me-up via your daily tall soy mocha latte, or you’re looking to make use of the free wi-fi and get some work done in a cozy environment—this station features the warm, acoustic songs and singer-songwriters that make you feel like you've got a home away from home. You can almost smell the java…this is Coffee House on Slacker.

Soft Hits

Soft Hits on Slacker Radio is the best blend of softer current and classic hits. You’ll hear Kelly Clarkson, Rob Thomas and Gwen Stefani along with Sheryl Crow, Goo Goo Dolls, Mariah Carey, Prince and more.

'80s, '90s & Today

Slacker Radio DJ Parker is your guide to the hits from the last three decades on 80's, 90's, and Today. All of today's hit music with a healthy dose of nostalgia.

Broken Heart

Broken Heart on Slacker Radio is a melancholy mix of lost love and yearning with a touch of soulful redemption. These songs of heartbreak and hope will show you that sadness can be beautiful and love is fleeting but always on the horizon.

'90s Alternative

90's Alternative on Slacker Radio highlights one of the most profound decades of Alternative Music. You'll hear the powerhouse artists of the Seattle grunge movement including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and the Screaming Trees. You'll also get a heaping helping of non-Northwest classics like Stone Temple Pilots, The Smashing Pumpkins and Sublime as well as recalling the Punk resurgence with classics like Green Day's "Dookie" or the Offspring's "Smash" and the offbeat sounds of The Flaming Lips, Beck and Cake.

Soft Rock

Soft Rock on Slacker is a true rock station that showcases the lighter, more contemplative side of the biggest names in rock-n-roll. No sappy love ballads or lame pop songs here...just great soft rock from Coldplay, U2, Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Snow Patrol, Dave Matthews Band, Train, and more!

Eclectic Rock

Eclectic Rock on Slacker Radio showcases music from across the spectrum of smart and sophisticated songwriting. Whether you seek to be inspired by the classics or discover promising new artists, Eclectic Rock offers the best of both worlds.

Alanis Morissette

This station plays the best music from and music from related artists like Matchbox Twenty, Sheryl Crow, Jewel, The Cranberries, Sarah McLachlan, The Goo Goo Dolls, Hootie & the Blowfish, Adele, Counting Crows, Train and more.

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Alanis Morissette's Selected Discography (40)

Havoc and Bright Lights

(P) 2012 Collective Sounds201215 Songs

Flavors of Entanglement

2008 Maverick Recording Company, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company.200811 Songs

Flavors of Entanglement [Deluxe Edition]

2008 Maverick Recording Company, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company.200816 Songs

Collection [Bonus Track]

2005 Maverick Recording Company200519 Songs

Jagged Little Pill Acoustic

2005 Maverick Recording Company200513 Songs

So-Called Chaos

2004 Maverick Recording CompanyECD200414 Songs

Under Rug Swept

2002 Maverick Recording CompanyECD200211 Songs

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie

1998 Maverick Recording Company199817 Songs

Jagged Little Pill

1995 Maverick Recording Company199513 Songs

Not As We [Remixes]

2008 Maverick Recording Company20087 Songs

Guardian

(P) 2012 Collective SoundsDIGITAL20121 Songs

Not As We [Blow-Up Mix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Not As We [Dangerous Muse Remix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Not As We [DJ Lynnwood's Reborn Remix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Not As We [Eddie Amador's Multipressor Remix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Not As We [Holosound Mix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Not As We [Jack Shaft Extended Remix]

2008 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20081 Songs

Underneath

2008 Maverick Recording Company, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company.SINGLE20082 Songs

Crazy

2005 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20055 Songs

Crazy

2005 Maverick Recording CompanyDIGITAL20051 Songs

Eight Easy Steps

2004 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20044 Songs

Everything

2004 Maverick Recording CompanyDIGITAL20041 Songs

Hand in My Pocket

2005 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE19991 Songs

Alanis Unplugged

1999 Maverick Recording Company199912 Songs

Live at Montreux 2012

DIGITAL201315 Songs

receive

(P) 2012 Collective Sounds20133 Songs

In Praise Of The Vulnerable Man

2008 Maverick Recording Company, manufactured and distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc., A Warner Music Group Company.SINGLE20082 Songs

Out Is Through

2004 Maverick Recording CompanySINGLE20042 Songs

Head over Feet

SINGLE19984 Songs

You Learn

SINGLE19964 Songs

Jagged Little Pill

201212 Songs

The Collection

2005 Maverick Recording CompanyECD200518 Songs

Now Is the Time

200110 Songs

Supposed Former

200019 Songs

Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie [Australia Tour Edition]

199918 Songs

Alanis

199110 Songs

Original Album Series

BOXSET201262 Songs

Feast on Scraps [DVD]

ECD200221 Songs

Jagged Little Pill Live

199720 Songs

VH1 Storytellers

20059 Songs

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	Jewel	As a story, Jewel's origin is impossible to beat: on her way up, the singer/songwriter lived in a van on the West Coast, struggling to find an entrance to a career as a professional musician.
	The Cranberries	Combining the melodic jangle of post-Smiths indie guitar pop with the lilting, trance-inducing sonic textures of late-'80s dream pop and adding a slight Celtic tint, the Cranberries became one of the more successful groups to emerge from the pre-Brit-pop U.
	Sarah McLachlan	Since her debut in 1988, Sarah McLachlan's atmospheric folk-pop has gained a devoted following not only in her native Canada, where she established star status with her first album, but also in the U.
	The Goo Goo Dolls	Early in their career, the Goo Goo Dolls were frequently dismissed by critics as mere imitators of the Replacements; however, they refined and mainstreamed their sound to become one of the most popular adult alternative rock bands of the 1990s, selling millions of records to audiences largely unfamiliar with their influences.
	Hootie & the Blowfish	For a short time, Hootie & the Blowfish was the most popular band in America. Grunge music ruled the airwaves during the mid-'90s, but Hootie played a mainstream pop variation of blues-rock, and their easy-going sound netted them a string of Top 40 hits.
	Adele	When the U.K. press began dubbing Adele "the next Amy Winehouse" in late 2007, the hype didn't touch upon the heavy singer/songwriter influence found in the Londoner's music.
	Counting Crows	With their angst-filled hybrid of Van Morrison, the Band, and R.E.M., Counting Crows became an overnight sensation in 1994.
	Train	Train was inescapable during the turn of the 21st century, when songs like "Calling All Angels" and "Drops of Jupiter" made the San Francisco residents some of America's most popular balladeers.
	Coldplay	After surfacing in 2000 with the breakthrough single "Yellow," Coldplay quickly became one of the biggest bands of the new millennium, honing a mix of introspective Brit-pop and anthemic rock that landed the British quartet a near-permanent residence on record charts worldwide.
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	John Mayer	After making his introduction as a sensitive, acoustic-styled songwriter on 2001's Room for Squares, John Mayer steadily widened his approach over the subsequent years, encompassing everything from blues-rock to adult contemporary in the process.
	Lifehouse	Led by singer/songwriter Jason Wade, Lifehouse emerged in the early 2000s with a commercial blend of pop/rock melody and throaty, post-grunge vocals.
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