Studio Album · No. 8
Havoc and Bright Lights Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette
Collective Sounds
Soft rockPop rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alanis Morissette carries a lyricist or composer credit.
12 trackswritten by Alanis Morissette
0 tracksoutside writers
Alanis Morissette's roles on this album
Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
12
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
2012
Released
Data Insight
Morissette wrote all the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli, the two producers who shaped the record. It was her first independently released album, made after her marriage and the birth of her first child, and its songs lean into themes of motherhood, fame, and empathy. The writing stays fully in-house with no outside hit-writers.
Morissette's first independently released album, exploring themes of motherhood, fame, and empathy. Produced primarily by Joe Chiccarelli and co-written with several collaborators.
Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Guardian
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Woman Down
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
'Til You
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Celebrity
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Empathy
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Lens
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Spiral
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Numb
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Havoc
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe ChiccarelliGuy Sigsworth | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Win and Win
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Receive
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
Edge of Evolution
|
Alanis Morissette | Alanis Nadine MorissetteGuy Sigsworth | Joe Chiccarelli | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Havoc and Bright Lights
Did Alanis Morissette write Havoc and Bright Lights herself?
Yes. Morissette wrote all the lyrics and co-wrote the music with producers Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli. No outside songwriters were involved.
Who produced Havoc and Bright Lights by Alanis Morissette?
The album was produced by Guy Sigsworth and Joe Chiccarelli, who also played keyboards and handled drum programming. Both are credited as co-writers on the album's music.
What is Havoc and Bright Lights by Alanis Morissette about?
The album was written after Morissette married and had her first child, and its songs deal with motherhood, fame, and empathy. "Guardian," the lead single, was written as a protective anthem for her son.
Who wrote Guardian by Alanis Morissette?
"Guardian" was written by Alanis Morissette with Guy Sigsworth, like much of the album. It was the lead single, released in May 2012.
When was Havoc and Bright Lights by Alanis Morissette released?
Havoc and Bright Lights was released in late August 2012 through Collective Sounds. It was her eighth studio album and her first independently released record.
What genre is Havoc and Bright Lights by Alanis Morissette?
Havoc and Bright Lights is a soft rock and pop rock album. It runs about 53 minutes and was a more polished, mature record reflecting her life at the time.