| | Alanis Morissette MTV Unplugged CD Alanis Morissette Discography of CDs
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Though Morissette is known for songs driven by big, hard-hitting production, her larger-than-life sound translates surprisingly well to a stripped-down, acoustic-based approach. Backed by acoustic guitar, piano, and strings (and a tasteful rhythm section), Alanis scales down the grand scale of her arrangements for a more intimate, directly communicative effect. Listening to the almost gentle version of the formerly piledriving "You Oughta Know" will provide something of a revelation for Morissette's fans. The scathing lyrics achieve an even more cathartic effect with the contrasting feel of the music, and the singer/songwriter is revealed as a folk-rocker at heart.
Her previously noted preference for the confessional mode is further underlined here by an earnest version of the Police's soul-searching plaint "King of Pain." Thankfully, Morissette has enough common sense to avoid changing it to "Queen of Pain." The unfettered swoops and glides of her vocal style have more room to flow here as well, and Morissette sounds a bird in full flight throughout.
Personnel: Alanis Morissette (vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica); Joel Shearer, Nick Lashley (guitar); Joel Derouin, Laura Seaton (violin); David Campbell (viola); Erik Friedlander, Suzie Katayama (cello); Deron Johnson (keyboards, background vocals); Gary Novak (drums, percussion); Brad Dutz (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Chris Fogel.
Editor: Oscar Gaona.
Photographers: Frank Micelotta; Steven Sebring.
Arranger: David Campbell .
Personnel: Alanis Morissette (vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica); Nick Lashley, Joel Shearer (guitar); Joel Derouin, Laura Seaton (violin); Suzie Katayama, Erik Friedlander (cello); Deron Johnson (keyboards, background vocals); Chris Chaney (bass); Gary Novak (drums); Brad Dutz (percussion).
Engineers: Mark Hutchins, Renato Petruzziello.
Spin (2/00, pp.114-5) - 7 out of 10 - "...With a dollop of new stuff and a tic-laden reading of some classics, she makes the best of her ever-syrupy catalog..."
Entertainment Weekly (11/26/99, p.96) - "...a compelling live performer - exuding intelligence, warmth, and a quirky combo of passion and Zen calm. She draws on these, and the gentler acoustic setting, for a powerful finish..." - Rating: B-
CMJ (12/13/99, p.27) - "...M{her] powerful and expressive voice and songs stand up to the bare-bones treatment....each twisted [lyric] sounds more raw and painful..." MTV Unplugged Music | List Price | $12.97 (You save $4.08) | | Category | Rock Albums, Pop CDs, Rock/Pop, Alternative, Live Performances | | Label | Maverick | | Orig Year | 1999 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1934  | | CD Universe Part number | 1102355 | | Catalog number | 47589 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Nov 23, 1999 | | Studio/Live | Live | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Alanis Morissette | | Recording Time | 53 minutes | | Personnel | Suzie Katayama - cello
Joel Derouin
Chris Chaney - bass
Joel Shearer - guitar
Gary Novak - drums, percussion
Alanis Morissette - vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica
Brad Dutz - percussion
Laura Seaton - violin
Deron Johnson - keyboards, background vocals
Nick Lashley - guitar
Also: Erik Friedlander |
Alanis Morissette MTV Unplugged Songs MTV Unplugged Music Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Alanis Never Fails!
This album is simply amazing. Alanis goes through all of her best songs, including a few unreleased songs live! It's like a greatest hits album with new, improved, amazing versions of the songs. She has never sounded so good. Her fierce, powerful, distinctive voice can send shivers down your spine with "You Oughta Know" and "Uninvited," make you cry with "No Pressure Over Cappuccino," and "That I Would Be Good," make you smile with "Ironic," and relate to any emotion you might feel in each song. Your cd collection could never possibly be complete without this release. It's now double platinum. That is amazing success for a live album!
Submitted by JpnOldMan (Puyallup, WA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Alanis Shines Once Again
"MTV Unplugged" is one of Alanis' best albums ever. Sure, "Jagged" and "Supposed" are good, but this is truly the best. I think that "You oughta Know" is such a beautiful song, when it is slow. But on the other hand, she does do just as well with it, when she goes into fits of rage. I LOVE YOU ALANIS!! I you or anyone want to contact me, go for it.
Once again Alanis, GREAT JOB!!! I will look forward to your next album, and your next visit to Indiana. Which wil be soon, I hope.
Love to all Alanis fans.
Submitted by thsclassof99 (Tipton IN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No alanis is the best
what can say other than i have two of the cds so i always have one with me! she is a great release!
Submitted by mizwhitty (scottsburg, IN)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Just great
This is the most great album from alanis than all.....I've listened around one thousand times each day in my life.. Just buy it and you'll be thankful for all your own life... Congratulations, Alanis.
Submitted by a reviewer (sao luis-ma, Brazil)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No GREAT...GREAT ...GREAT
I am french and i don't speak a very good english but i can say that album is one of mine best album that i bought with the 2 others alanis album. The voice, the lyrics are just fantastic.
Submitted by a reviewer (albi, FRANCE)
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"Scar Tissue" won the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rock Song. CALIFORNICATION was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rock Album. "Scar Tissue" was nominated for the 2000 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
"Californication" was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and for Best Rock Song.
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