Under Rug Swept

1. ixat

   Feb 26, 2007

   10

   upon first listen, most listeners may thnk that this album.. well.. kinda sucks... honestly, i did thnk of it that way.. i almost felt upon first listen, most listeners may thnk that this album.. well.. kinda sucks... honestly, i did thnk of it that way.. i almost felt regretful of buyin this album and wanted to omit Alanis from my 'top 5 favorite artist list'.. but i listened to it the 2nd time, with an headphone with great sound system(:p), laying on my bed.... it's brilliant. the opening track, 21 Things I Want In A Lover, isa catchy tune that really gives you what the whole album is about... this is followed by Narcissus, a kinda odd number for Alanis, very pop, but still good. then comes the 3rd track, Hands Clean, the hit. Hands Clean doesn't sound very rock-ish, but very enjoyable and catchy, and when you go down beneath the surface, you'll find that this song is more than just a catchy tune. Another recommended track, Surrendering, is quite dancy. great! While the last song, Utopia, is a very sensitive, moody yet catchy tune.. A Man may sound trashy at first listen, but is actually one of the best tracks. Very dark, yet powerful. A highly recommended album.… Expand

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2. hchow

   Aug 15, 2020

   10

   Under Rug Swept is perhaps Alanis Morissette's best album.
   
   It is without Jagged Little Pill's anger, and without Supposed FormerUnder Rug Swept is perhaps Alanis Morissette's best album.
   
   It is without Jagged Little Pill's anger, and without Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie's frustration, it is an album of hopes and positivity, that does not shy away from real issues such as sex abuse ("Hands Clean"), peace ("Utopia"), gender oppression ("A Man"), manipulative behaviour ("Flinch").
   
   There are likewise several lighthearted tunes, including the self-explanatory "21 Things I Want In a Lover", the self-deprecating "So Unsexy", and the sharp "Narcissist".
   
   For a sad one, one can go for "That Particular Time".… Expand

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4. darrenz

   Apr 14, 2002

   10

   this album really shows alanis' writing abilities at their best. she takes all creative credits for this album and it becomes pretty this album really shows alanis' writing abilities at their best. she takes all creative credits for this album and it becomes pretty obvious after a first listen that she can do it! i'm in awe again and again, listening to the album repeatedly. such a variety of songs. i truly love and recommend it.… Expand

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5. RoxanneKimberly

   Nov 24, 2021

   10

   Alanis Morissette is one of my favorite artists, and this album is great with greats songs such as Hands Clean, 21 Things I Want in a LoverAlanis Morissette is one of my favorite artists, and this album is great with greats songs such as Hands Clean, 21 Things I Want in a Lover and many others… Expand

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6. VeronicaV

   Nov 17, 2006

   9

   To Chris L: Alanis Morissette is the epitome of those "other artists out there." the fast that you think you can compare her to the typical To Chris L: Alanis Morissette is the epitome of those "other artists out there." the fast that you think you can compare her to the typical overated musicians who all sound the same [avril, michelle branch, vanessa carlton--all of whom can be quite good at times] is ridiculous. love alanis, great albulm… Expand

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7. ruanmetacritic

   Aug 16, 2022

   8

   Overproduced but the songs are well crafted and very beautiful. Would love a full acoustic version of this album with the original vocal cuts.

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8. ChrisL

   Feb 13, 2005

   1

   Another shit album by a shit artist.Ther are SO many great female artists out there,so why bother with this overated tosh?

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