We remember first hearing of Alanis Morissette when her video 'You Oughta Know' came out. We were fascinated by the sound of her unusual voice & the anger in that song. However, Morissette is more than an angry, wronged woman, & she reveals that in this album.
Her thoughtful 'All I Really Want' matches the indignance found in 'Right Through You,' about a big shot's comeuppance. Then there are the more pensive tracks: 'You Learn,' about accepting life's lessons, doing stupid things, & learning from it; 'Ironic,' about the ironies of life; & 'Not the Doctor,' about a woman wanting a man to take her for who she is instead of what she represents to him.
'Perfect' is about parents wanting their kids to be just that; it's sad & true to life. ('If you're flawless, then you'll win my love,' sings Morissette.) 'Mary Jane' is an expression of concern for a friend.
Dave Navarro's guitar is excellent in 'You Oughta Know,' and Morissette's harmonica lends a signature sound to the album.
Note: strong language.
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