Studio Album · No. 4
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette
Maverick Records / Reprise Records
Alternative rockTrip hopTechno-rock
100%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 17 of 17 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 17 / 17 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 17 tracks with documented writers, by whether Alanis Morissette carries a lyricist or composer credit.
17 trackswritten by Alanis Morissette
0 tracksoutside writers
Alanis Morissette's roles on this album
Share of the 17 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist100%
Composer100%
Producer100%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
17
Tracks
1
Lyricists
2
Producers
8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Awards & Recognition 3
Juno Award for Album of the Year (2000)
Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance (1999, Nominated)
Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance (2000, Nominated)
Data Insight
Morissette again wrote all the lyrics herself and co-wrote the music with Glen Ballard, the pair reuniting after Jagged Little Pill. This time they also share the production credit. The result is a dense, 72-minute record that leans on trip hop textures and stream-of-consciousness writing, a deliberate retreat from radio polish.
Morissette's sprawling follow-up to Jagged Little Pill, featuring 17 tracks and a more introspective, spiritually themed direction. Co-written primarily with Glen Ballard.
Track Listing & Credits 17 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 4 contributors
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Frequently Asked Questions Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie
Did Alanis Morissette write Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie herself?
Yes. Morissette wrote all the lyrics and co-wrote the music with Glen Ballard, with the two also sharing production. No outside songwriters were used on the album.
Who wrote Thank U by Alanis Morissette?
"Thank U" was written by Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard. It was the album's lead single and reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
How many copies did Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie sell?
The album has sold around 8 million copies worldwide and was certified 3x Platinum in the United States. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, following the massive success of Jagged Little Pill.
Why is Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie so different from Jagged Little Pill?
Morissette and Glen Ballard deliberately moved away from radio-friendly rock toward a denser sound with trip hop textures and longer, more introspective songs. At 72 minutes across 17 tracks, it is a far more sprawling record than its predecessor.
When was Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie released?
Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie was released on November 3, 1998, through Maverick and Reprise Records. It was Morissette's fourth studio album and the follow-up to Jagged Little Pill.
Did Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie win any awards?
Yes. It won Album of the Year at the 2000 Juno Awards, and its singles "Thank U" and "So Pure" earned Grammy nominations for Morissette's vocal performances.