Studio Album · No. 1
Alanis Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette
MCA Records / Hot Mustard Records
Dance-popNew jack swingFreestyle
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 10 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 10 / 10 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alanis Morissette carries a lyricist or composer credit.
10 trackswritten by Alanis Morissette
0 tracksoutside writers
Alanis Morissette's roles on this album
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
10
Tracks
5
Lyricists
1
Producers
100,000+
Worldwide Copies Sold
1991
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year (1992)
Juno Award for Single of the Year (1992, Nominated)
Data Insight
Morissette's debut was a co-writing partnership with Ottawa producer Leslie Howe, who is credited alongside her on nearly every track and handled production, engineering, and mixing. It is genuinely self-co-written rather than ghostwritten, with additional contributions from Serge Cote and Louise Reny on a few songs. The teen dance-pop sound bears no resemblance to the confessional rock she made four years later on Jagged Little Pill.
Morissette's debut studio album, released in Canada when she was 16. A dance-pop and teen pop record that bore little resemblance to her later alternative rock sound.
Track Listing & Credits 10 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feel Your Love
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie Howe | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie Howe | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Too Hot
#14
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie Howe | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie Howe | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Plastic
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Walk Away
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie HoweLouise RenyFrank Levin | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie HoweLouise RenyFrank Levin | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
On My Own
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Superman
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie Howe | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie Howe | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Jealous
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie HoweSerge Cote | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Human Touch
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie HoweLouise RenyFrank Levin | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie HoweLouise RenyFrank Levin | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Oh Yeah!
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie Howe | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie Howe | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Party Boy
|
Alanis MorissetteLeslie Howe | Alanis Nadine MorissetteLeslie Howe | Leslie Howe | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 6 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Alanis
Did Alanis Morissette write her debut album Alanis herself?
Yes, in partnership. Morissette co-wrote nearly every track on Alanis with producer Leslie Howe, with a few songs adding Serge Cote or Louise Reny. The songs were written by her and her collaborators rather than supplied by outside hitmakers.
Who wrote Too Hot by Alanis Morissette?
"Too Hot" was written by Alanis Morissette and Leslie Howe, who also produced it. It was the album's biggest single, reaching No. 14 on the Canadian RPM chart.
Who produced Alanis Morissette's first album?
Leslie Howe produced the album and also engineered and mixed it. He was Morissette's main creative partner on the record, co-writing most of the songs with her.
What genre is Alanis Morissette's debut album Alanis?
Alanis is a dance-pop record with new jack swing and freestyle influences, aimed at the teen pop market. It sounds nothing like the alternative rock of her later work.
When was Alanis Morissette's debut album released?
Alanis was released on April 17, 1991, in Canada only, through MCA Records Canada and Hot Mustard. Morissette was 16 at the time.
Did Alanis Morissette win any awards for her debut album?
Yes. At the 1992 Juno Awards she won Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year, and the single "Too Hot" was nominated for Single of the Year. The album was certified Platinum in Canada.