Compared to the brash and bold verses, the instrumental of the chorus (and bridge) is somewhat more reserved and thoughtful. These range from practical and reasonable to comically obscure, cementing the track as an enjoyable romp with lyrics that are either relatable or so bizarrely specific that they’re bound to bring a smile to your face.Īs well as the gritty central riff – which perfectly matches the head-nodding rhythm of the vocals – the instrumental features a light and breezy drumbeat, as well as some exquisitely pitched slower chords during the song’s chorus. The track begins with a distorted and crunchy guitar riff that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Rage Against the Machine album, though it soon takes second place in the mix to Alanis’ distinctive vocal stylings.Īs the title suggests, the track sees the singer list the qualities she looks for in her prospective lovers. # 10 – 21 Things I Want in a LoverĪ Brazil-exclusive single from Morissette’s 2002 album Under Rug Swept, “21 Things I Want in a Lover,” is often described as the record’s stand out song. While she’s never managed to reach the heady heights of her peak, Alanis Morissette can rest easy knowing that she is responsible for one of the 90’s most iconic and celebrated albums, and has more than earned her place in the rock pantheon. Of course, by this point in her career, the singer has built an enormous fan base, and the general public are always willing to get behind various anniversary reissues of Jagged Little Pill. Still, the album received good reviews and set the record for the highest first-week sales by a female artist.Īlanis Morissette’s next few albums, Under Rug Swept (2002), So-Called Chaos (2004), Flavors of Entanglement (2008) and Havoc and Bright Lights (2012) sold decently enough (especially in her native Canada) but failed to reach the zeitgeist heights of Jagged Little Pill. Fans were less impressed with this record than the previous one and failed to connect with its overly verbose lyrics. The album spawned many hit singles, leading to Alanis Morissette winning four awards at the 1996 Grammy’s.įollowing an 18-month world tour, Alanis Morissette took just a few weeks off before starting work on her next album Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. Signing to Maverick Records, Jagged Little Pill was a turning point for Alanis Morissette’s career, with the album’s lead single You Oughta Know being placed on heavy radio rotation. It was during this time that she learned to play guitar and eventually met producer Glen Ballard, with whom she wrote and recorded the seminal album Jagged Little Pill.
After graduating high school, the singer moved to Toronto where she worked with various songwriters. When her deal with MCA came to an end, Alanis Morissette was left without a label.
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