Studio Album · No. 9
Such Pretty Forks in the Road Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette
Epiphany Music / Thirty Tigers
Indie popChamber popPop 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
2
Lyricists
2
Producers
2020
Released
Awards & Recognition 2
Juno Award for Adult Contemporary Album of the Year (2021)
Juno Award for Songwriter of the Year (2021, Nominated)
Data Insight
Morissette wrote every track with multi-instrumentalist Michael Farrell, her main collaborator on the record, while Alex Hope and Catherine Marks produced. Arriving after an eight-year gap, it is a confessional album dealing with addiction, postpartum depression, and trauma. The writing stays close to home with a single co-writer and no outside hit-makers.
Morissette's ninth studio album, a deeply personal record addressing recovery from an eating disorder, sobriety, and trauma. Co-produced primarily with Alex Hope.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Smiling
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alex Hope | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Ablaze
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alex Hope | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Reasons I Drink
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alex Hope | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Diagnosis
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alex Hope | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Missing the Miracle
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
Losing the Plot
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alex Hope | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Reckoning
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Sandbox Love
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Her
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Nemesis
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Pedestal
|
Alanis MorissetteMichael Farrell | Alanis Nadine MorissetteMichael Farrell | Catherine Marks | Alanis Morissette (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 5 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Such Pretty Forks in the Road
Did Alanis Morissette write Such Pretty Forks in the Road herself?
Yes, with one collaborator. Morissette wrote every track with multi-instrumentalist Michael Farrell, her only co-writer on the album. There were no outside songwriters.
Who produced Such Pretty Forks in the Road by Alanis Morissette?
The album was produced by Alex Hope and Catherine Marks. Chris Dugan handled the mixing and Emily Lazar mastered it.
What is Such Pretty Forks in the Road by Alanis Morissette about?
The album is a confessional record dealing with addiction, postpartum depression, anxiety, and trauma. Songs like "Reasons I Drink" and "Smiling" address Morissette's struggles directly.
Who wrote Reasons I Drink by Alanis Morissette?
"Reasons I Drink" was written by Alanis Morissette and Michael Farrell, like the rest of the album. It was the lead single, released in December 2019.
When was Such Pretty Forks in the Road by Alanis Morissette released?
Such Pretty Forks in the Road was released on July 31, 2020, through Epiphany Music and Thirty Tigers. It was her ninth studio album and arrived eight years after Havoc and Bright Lights.
Did Such Pretty Forks in the Road by Alanis Morissette win any awards?
Yes. It won Adult Contemporary Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards, where Morissette was also nominated for Songwriter of the Year.