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Track Listings
| 1. Front Row |
| 2. Baba |
| 3. Thank U |
| 4. Are You Still Mad |
| 5. Sympathetic Character |
| 6. That I Would Be Good |
| 7. The Couch |
| 8. Can't Not |
| 9. UR |
| 10. I Was Hoping |
| 11. One |
| 12. Would Not Come |
| 13. Unsent |
| 14. So Pure |
| 15. Joining You |
| 16. Heart Of The House |
| 17. Your Congratulations |
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When Alanis Morissette visited Mother India in 1997, she gained new composure and, in a state of numinous bliss, wrote 17 songs for Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie, each suffused with the search for enlightenment and self-knowledge. To the likely dismay of many fans, Morissette now rages at herself. But this long-awaited follow-up to 1995's record-smashing Jagged Little Pill is far from a disappointment. Imbued with dark, swirling psychedelic licks borrowed from Jimmy Page's song book, the disc is paradoxically both more enigmatic and revealing than Pill. And while Junkie shows that Morissette is no less stingy about revealing herself to her fans--her staccato stream-of-consciousness style is again employed to surrender her secrets and foibles a little too easily in these tales of abuse, lost love, and self-flagellation--Junkie also makes one wonder what this musical sphinx holds back. In "Baba" she takes on competitive spirituality, sneering at the fashionable grasp for enlightenment. "Would Not Come" returns to a similar theme--taking us on a tour of her diary. "Would Not Come" and "Your House" offer the only hints of sexual innuendo. The only revenge she wreaks on an errant lover is in the percussive "Are You Still Mad", this time dishing up a much subtler payback than on "You Oughta Know". The record's standouts, meanwhile, are "Thank U" and the hip-poppy "So Pure". One complaint (and there is only one): Morissette's rapid-fire wordplay is at times engulfed by ponderous instrumentation. The worldbeat rhythms and elaborate guitar play add fresh twists to the album, but they also sometimes bury her message. --Jaan Uhelszki
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ALANIS MORISSETTE Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998 German 17-track CD picture sleeve)
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By Andy Gill
Format:Audio CD
Alanis Morissette is, without doubt, a legitimate phenomenon. Not only did she record one of the most successful and talked about albums of the 90's, she managed to defy her critics, disappear for a year to work with Mother Theresa, and then release an even better second album. The maturity she obviously gained in her absence is evident in every song on Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie. Gone are the amateur-psychologist introspective lyrics and the catchy yet unemotional music - don't get me wrong, I loved 'Jagged Little Pill', but compared to this, it's chart fodder - and in their places are lyrics with real depth of understanding and music with real emotion and sensitivity. There is a darkness about this album, a forthright intelligence, subtle wit and heaps of individuality - which means that, unfortunately, it does not have widespread commercial appeal.
Musically, it's heavier and more diverse than the previous album. Some of the tracks sound like moody heavy rock (Baba, Joining You, I Was Hoping), others like cherubic folk tunes, but then it never sounds like anything else you've ever heard - her voice is utterly unique. A lot of the tracks require a great deal of digestion, and some I've listened to for a good couple of years and still haven't worked out. Songs like One, Would Not Come and I Was Hoping are incredibly self-critical, but only if you're really insecure can you relate to the lyrics. Joining You is a very personal number (it could have been written about my teens) that really situates you inside her life, and That I Would Be Good is incredible, by far the most insightful and moving she has ever been - provided you can understand how it feels to pin your happiness and self-esteem upon success. Can't Not makes you think, The Couch is a remarkably deep psychology-fest, and there are still songs about love and the pressures of relationships in these modern times.
Overall, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie is great, but like I said, I don't think it has widespread appeal because it is not all happy and empowering, her sexual aggression (a major part of the first album) is very underplayed, and the songs can make you feel uncomfortable about your own life. The eastern influences are very noticeable and enhance her rare sound. The only downside is Unsent, which I cannot relate to at all. Personally, I think this album belongs in every collection, but even my girlfriend - who loved the first album - hates this one. I won't say you have to go out and buy it, but I definitely think more people, especially those who hated the first album and anyone into alternative music, should give it an open listen. Then you might just change your opinion about her.
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This may be the most underated and underapprecitated masterpiece of our genteration. Do yourself a favour, don't just hear this, listen to it. Not for the top forty crowd who bought 'Jagged Little Pill' because everyone else did. No this for true lovers of creativity and brillance.
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Don't believe those who tell you they didn't like this one... To me, it is the best of Alanis' albums, judging overall impression. I can only agree, it is completely original, somewhat experimental, but you can totally go into it. And have you ever heard a song that sounds just as thankful as thank you does, one that sounds so short of breath as so pure, one as stand-by-you-no-matter-what as joining you? I really love the opening: front row is amazing, and baba so says it. The couch is my favourite of all time... Sit down, listen to it, then listen to it again. Nobody expects you to get used to it the first time you hear it. If you don't take your time with it, you're denying yourself some overwhelming experience!
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Wordmonger needs to get back to basics
Jagged Little Pill was great, but since then Alanis has just churned out three albums with nothing new to offer, little inspiration, and lyrics that aren't particularly poetic or... Read more
Published on July 19 2004 by Hugo Calendar
1.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't believe my ears.
First look at the price of the used CDs. $2.00 for this is too much, but that's how much it will cost you if you want to subject yourself to yet another collection of Alanis... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2004
4.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant joy ride
Though in my opinion not as good as Jagged Little Pill or Under Rug Swept, Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie is a spiritual journey through the thoughts and mind of Alanis. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2004 by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
BUY YOUR COPY NOW!
Alanis's Jagged Little Pill was better, but Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie is a close second. It has a variety of different beats, like the dance in "So Pure" and the... Read more
Published on Jun 20 2004 by James O'Toole
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alanis' Best!
I loved Jagged Little Pill, but this surpasses it with many different music styles and instruments. Her vocals are much more controlled and the lyrics to these songs are much... Read more
Published on Jun 15 2004
1.0 out of 5 stars
Slowly and calmly drop the CD
I was a huge fan of Alanis, listening to Jagged Little Pill religiously. I was both happy and excited to have secured a copy of this CD when it came out and a hurried home to play... Read more
Published on Jun 6 2004 by Liz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Are You Still Mad
After three years of the release of the ever successful, Jagged Little Pill, Alanis Morissette finally released her sophmore album, "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie". Read more
Published on May 30 2004 by Maverickmusic
5.0 out of 5 stars
POSSIBLY THE BEST ALBUM EVER RECORDED
This album just floors me everytime I listen to it. It's a pulsating, epic, emotional work. You feel Alanis bleeding in every single song. Read more
Published on May 27 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
Alanis is Amazing!
A great CD. I liked it more than JLP and Under Rug Swept (although URS is a great CD still).
Each track is solid, unique and original. Read more
Each track is solid, unique and original. Read more
Published on April 28 2004 by Katie
3.0 out of 5 stars
Alanis's sophomore set is no Jagged Little Pill
Alanis Morrissette's sophomore set is no JAGGED LITTLE PILL. The best song on this album is JOINING YOU. Read more
Published on April 27 2004 by andy8047
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