Studio Album · No. 7
Flavors of Entanglement Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette
Maverick Records / Warner Bros. Records
Electronic rockPop rockPost-rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 11 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 11 / 11 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alanis Morissette carries a lyricist or composer credit.
11 trackswritten by Alanis Morissette
0 tracksoutside writers
Alanis Morissette's roles on this album
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
600,000
Worldwide Copies Sold
2008
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year (2009)
Data Insight
Flavors of Entanglement pairs Morissette with British producer Guy Sigsworth, who co-wrote the music with her and produced the record. His electronic textures push her sound away from guitar rock toward programmed, atmospheric arrangements. The lyrics, written by Morissette, draw heavily on the end of her engagement to Ryan Reynolds.
Co-written and produced primarily with producer Guy Sigsworth, this album incorporated electronic production into Morissette's alternative rock sound. Written largely in response to the end of her engagement.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Citizen of the Planet
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Underneath
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Straitjacket
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Versions of Violence
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Not as We
#22
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
In Praise of the Vulnerable Man
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Moratorium
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Torch
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Giggling Again for No Reason
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Tapes
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Incomplete
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Guy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
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Frequently Asked Questions Flavors of Entanglement
Did Alanis Morissette write Flavors of Entanglement herself?
Yes, with a single collaborator. Morissette wrote the lyrics and co-wrote the music with producer Guy Sigsworth, who is her only co-writer on the album. There were no other outside songwriters.
Who produced Flavors of Entanglement by Alanis Morissette?
Guy Sigsworth produced the album and also handled much of the engineering and programming. His electronic production gives the record its distinctive sound.
What is Flavors of Entanglement by Alanis Morissette about?
Many of the songs were written in response to the end of Morissette's engagement to Ryan Reynolds. The album is widely read as a breakup record, channeled through Guy Sigsworth's electronic production.
Who wrote Not as We by Alanis Morissette?
"Not as We" was written by Alanis Morissette and Guy Sigsworth. Released as a US single, it reached No. 22 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
When was Flavors of Entanglement by Alanis Morissette released?
Flavors of Entanglement was released in June 2008 through Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. It was her seventh studio album and won Pop Album of the Year at the 2009 Junos.
What genre is Flavors of Entanglement by Alanis Morissette?
Flavors of Entanglement is an electronic rock and pop rock album with post-rock textures. Guy Sigsworth's programming makes it her most electronic-sounding record.