Alanis Morissette
Musician · Canada · b. 1974
Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-American singer-songwriter known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting.
Her 1995 album "Jagged Little Pill" became a cultural phenomenon, earning her multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.
Morissette has won a total of seven Grammy Awards throughout her career, showcasing her impact on the music industry.
Biography
Early Life
Alanis Nadine Morissette was born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She is the daughter of Georgia Mary Ann and Alan Richard Morissette, and has a twin brother, Wade, and an elder brother, Chad. Morissette's family moved to Lahr, West Germany, in 1977, where her parents worked as teachers for the Canadian Air Command. They returned to Ottawa in 1980, and Morissette began taking dance lessons shortly thereafter. Raised in a devout Catholic household, she attended Holy Family Catholic School and later graduated from Glebe Collegiate Institute. Her early exposure to performance included appearances on the children's television show "You Can't Do That on Television."
Career
Morissette's music career began in the early 1990s when she released her debut album, "Alanis," in 1991, which went platinum in Canada. Her second album, "Now Is the Time," followed in 1992, showcasing her growth as a songwriter. However, it was her 1995 album, "Jagged Little Pill," that catapulted her to international fame, earning her multiple Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional lyrics, Morissette has sold over 60 million records worldwide. Throughout her career, she has released several acclaimed albums, including "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie" and "Flavors of Entanglement," and has been recognized with numerous awards, including 14 Juno Awards.
Personal Life
Morissette became a U.S. citizen in 2005 while retaining her Canadian citizenship and has practiced Buddhism for many years. She has openly discussed her struggles with depression and eating disorders, advocating for mental health awareness. In 2019, she shared her experiences with postpartum depression, highlighting her commitment to mental health advocacy. Morissette has also faced personal challenges, including financial exploitation by her former business manager, who stole over $5 million from her. Despite these challenges, she continues to inspire many artists and fans alike with her music and resilience.
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Discography
The Storm Before the Calm2022
- 1.light-the lightworker's lament5:27
- 2.heart-power of a soft heart7:47
- 3.explore-the other side of stillness11:59
- 4.space-pause on violence12:48
- 5.purification-the alchemical crunch9:08
- 6.restore-calling generation X9:47
- 7.awakening-in between thoughts9:42
- 8.ground-i want to live.11:42
- 9.safety-empath in paradise11:02
- 10.mania-resting in the fire7:21
- 11.vapor-amplified in stillness9:43
Such Pretty Forks in the Road2020
- 1.Smiling4:18
- 2.Ablaze3:58
- 3.Reasons I Drink3:37
- 4.Diagnosis4:47
- 5.Missing the Miracle3:33
- 6.Losing the Plot3:57
- 7.Reckoning3:25
- 8.Sandbox Love4:13
- 9.Her4:11
- 10.Nemesis5:56
- 11.Pedestal4:09
Jagged Little Pill (Original Broadway Cast Recording)2019
- 1.Overture1:12
- 2.Right Through You0:54
- 3.All I Really Want4:59
- 4.Hand in My Pocket3:02
- 5.Smiling4:14
- 6.Ironic3:55
- 7.So Unsexy2:34
- 8.Perfect2:53
- 9.Lancer’s Party (So Pure)1:33
- 10.That I Would Be Good3:37
- 11.Wake Up4:24
- 12.Forgiven4:54
- 13.Entr’Acte (Hands Clean)0:57
- 14.Not the Doctor1:38
- 15.Head Over Feet4:10
- 16.Unprodigal Daughter2:55
- 17.Predator4:41
- 18.You Oughta Know4:20
- 19.Uninvited3:46
- 20.Mary Jane3:43
- 21.No3:39
- 22.Thank U1:59
- 23.You Learn3:54
The Demos: 1994–19982016
- 1.The Bottom Line4:13
- 2.Superstar Wonderful Weirdos4:24
- 3.Closer Than You Might Believe3:34
- 4.No Avalon4:27
- 5.Comfort4:05
- 6.Gorgeous4:07
- 7.King of Intimidation3:20
- 8.Death of Cinderella3:17
- 9.London4:38
- 10.These Are the Thoughts3:20
Live at Montreux 20122012
- 1.I Remain3:22
- 2.Woman Down4:00
- 3.All I Really Want5:47
- 4.You Learn4:39
- 5.Guardian4:55
- 6.Flinch6:39
- 7.Forgiven5:40
- 8.Hands Clean4:47
- 9.I Remain2:05
- 10.Citizen of the Planet5:28
- 11.Ironic4:06
- 12.Havoc5:49
- 13.Head Over Feet4:42
- 14.Versions of Violence3:48
- 15.I Remain1:51
- 16.You Oughta Know5:27
- 17.Numb7:58
- 18.Hand in My Pocket5:04
- 19.Uninvited6:41
- 20.Thank U5:16
Havoc and Bright Lights2012
- 1.Guardian4:18
- 2.Woman Down3:37
- 3.’Til You4:07
- 4.Celebrity4:01
- 5.Empathy4:00
- 6.Lens4:09
- 7.Spiral4:17
- 8.Numb4:10
- 9.Havoc5:53
- 10.Win and Win5:01
- 11.Receive4:28
- 12.Edge of Evolution4:36
- 13.No4:27
Original Album Series2012
- 1.All I Really Want4:45
- 2.You Oughta Know4:09
- 3.Perfect3:08
- 4.Hand in My Pocket3:42
- 5.Right Through You2:56
- 6.Forgiven5:00
- 7.You Learn4:00
- 8.Head Over Feet4:27
- 9.Mary Jane4:41
- 10.Ironic3:50
- 11.Not the Doctor3:48
- 12.Wake Up4:54
- 13.You Oughta Know (Jimmy the Saint Blend) / Your House8:13
- 14.Front Row4:13
- 15.Baba4:30
- 16.Thank U4:19
- 17.Are You Still Mad4:04
- 18.Sympathetic Character5:13
- 19.That I Would Be Good4:17
- 20.The Couch5:25
- 21.Can’t Not4:36
- 22.UR3:31
- 23.I Was Hoping3:51
- 24.One4:40
- 25.Would Not Come4:05
- 26.Unsent4:10
- 27.So Pure2:51
- 28.Joining You4:24
- 29.Heart of the House3:47
- 30.Your Congratulations3:55
- 31.21 Things I Want in a Lover3:28
- 32.Narcissus3:38
- 33.Hands Clean4:31
- 34.Flinch6:03
- 35.So Unsexy5:09
- 36.Precious Illusions4:11
- 37.That Particular Time4:22
- 38.A Man4:33
- 39.You Owe Me Nothing in Return4:58
- 40.Surrendering4:36
- 41.Utopia4:58
- 42.Eight Easy Steps2:53
- 43.Out Is Through3:53
- 44.Excuses3:32
- 45.Doth I Protest Too Much4:03
- 46.Knees of My Bees3:41
- 47.So‐Called Chaos5:04
- 48.Not All Me3:58
- 49.This Grudge5:08
- 50.Spineless4:16
- 51.Everything4:36
- 52.Citizen of the Planet4:22
- 53.Underneath4:07
- 54.Straitjacket3:08
- 55.Versions of Violence3:36
- 56.Not as We4:45
- 57.In Praise of the Vulnerable Man4:07
- 58.Moratorium5:35
- 59.Torch4:50
- 60.Giggling Again for No Reason3:48
- 61.Tapes4:26
- 62.Incomplete3:30
Alanis Morissette in Tokyo (Budokan, 1999)2008
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Flavors of Entanglement2008
- 1.Citizen of the Planet4:22
- 2.Underneath4:07
- 3.Straitjacket3:08
- 4.Versions of Violence3:36
- 5.Not as We4:45
- 6.In Praise of the Vulnerable Man4:07
- 7.Moratorium5:34
- 8.Torch4:50
- 9.Giggling Again for No Reason3:48
- 10.Tapes4:26
- 11.Incomplete3:30
- 12.It's a Bitch to Grow Up4:04
Jagged Little Pill (acoustic)2005
- 1.All I Really Want5:25
- 2.You Oughta Know4:58
- 3.Perfect3:27
- 4.Hand in My Pocket4:32
- 5.Right Through You3:40
- 6.Forgiven4:44
- 7.You Learn4:11
- 8.Head Over Feet4:18
- 9.Mary Jane5:09
- 10.Ironic3:57
- 11.Not the Doctor4:26
- 12.Wake Up / Your House9:56
The Collection2005
- 1.Thank You4:23
- 2.Head Over Feet4:28
- 3.8 Easy Steps2:57
- 4.Everything4:39
- 5.Crazy3:43
- 6.Ironic3:53
- 7.Princes Familiar (MTV unplugged)4:39
- 8.You Learn4:03
- 9.Simple Together4:52
- 10.You Oughta Know4:12
- 11.That I Would Be Good4:21
- 12.Sister Blister4:17
- 13.Hands Clean4:37
- 14.Mercy3:48
- 15.Still6:22
- 16.Uninvited4:40
- 17.Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)3:27
- 18.Hand in My Pocket3:39
- 19.So Unsexy (Vancouver sessions)5:05
VH1 Storytellers2005
- 1.Hand in My Pocket
- 2.[about “You Learn”]
- 3.You Learn
- 4.[about “Thank U”]
- 5.Thank U
- 6.[about “Unsent”]
- 7.Unsent
- 8.[about “You Oughta Know”]
- 9.You Oughta Know
- 10.[about “That I Would Be Good”]
- 11.That I Would Be Good
- 12.[about “Still”]
- 13.Still
- 14.Uninvited
- 15.Head Over Feet
So‐Called Chaos2004
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iTunes Originals2004
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Feast on Scraps2002
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Live in the Navajo Nation2002
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Under Rug Swept2001
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MTV Unplugged1999
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Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie1998
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Jagged Little Pill, Live1997
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Jagged Little Pill1995
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Unplugged and on Fire1995
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Now Is the Time1992
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Alanis1991
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The Rarities Collection
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Label
- Record label
- Maverick
- Record label
- MCA Records
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
Achievements
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Song
- Award
- Grammy Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Rock Album
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video
- Award
- Juno Award for Rock Album of the Year
- Award
- Juno Award for Album of the Year
- Award
- BRIT Award for International Breakthrough Act
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing
- Award
- Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year
- Award
- Juno Award for Single of the Year
- Award
- MTV Video Music Award for Best New Artist
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Best Female
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist
- Award
- American Music Award for Favorite Pop/Rock Album
- Award
- Juno International Achievement Award
- Award
- Grammy Award for Best Music Film
- Award
- Juno Award for Video of the Year
- Award
- Jack Richardson Producer of the Year Award
- Award
- Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year
- Award
- Canadian Music Hall of Fame
- Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: # Alanis Morissette, Alanis, Alanis Morisette, Alanis Morissete, Alanis Morrisette, Alanis Morrissette
Alanis Nadine Morissette is a Canadian and American singer-songwriter and record producer. Regarded as the "Queen of Alt-Rock Angst", she became a cultural phenomenon in the 1990s, gaining international fame for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting. She has sold more than 60 million records worldwide. Her accolades include a Brit Award, seven Grammy Awards, fourteen Juno Awards, and nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In 2005, she was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame, and in 2026, she was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
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