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  Studio Album · No. 5

Under Rug Swept Songwriting Credits by Alanis Morissette

2002 Maverick Records / Warner Bros. Records 11 tracks 50 min
Maverick Records / Warner Bros. Records Alternative rockPop rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

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.

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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.

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Composer100%
Producer100%
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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
1
Lyricists
1
Producers
3.8 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
2002
Released

Awards & Recognition 2

Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year (2003, Nominated)
Juno Award for Jack Richardson Producer of the Year (2003)
Data Insight

Under Rug Swept is Morissette's most fully self-authored album: she wrote every song alone, with no co-writers, and produced the record herself for the first time. It marked a clean break from the Glen Ballard partnership of her two previous albums. Her solo production work was recognized with a Jack Richardson Producer of the Year win at the Junos.

Morissette's first entirely self-written and self-produced album. A deliberate assertion of creative autonomy, and the record on which her authorship score reaches its peak.

Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 2 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Under Rug Swept

Did Alanis Morissette write Under Rug Swept herself?
Yes, entirely. Under Rug Swept is the first Morissette album written solely by her, with no co-writers at all. She also produced it herself, making it her most fully self-authored record.
Who produced Under Rug Swept by Alanis Morissette?
Morissette produced the album herself, her first time as sole producer. The work earned her the Jack Richardson Producer of the Year award at the Junos.
Who wrote Hands Clean by Alanis Morissette?
"Hands Clean" was written entirely by Alanis Morissette, like every song on Under Rug Swept. It was the lead single and reached No. 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, hitting No. 1 in Canada.
How many copies did Under Rug Swept sell?
Under Rug Swept sold about 3.8 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum in the United States. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
When was Under Rug Swept by Alanis Morissette released?
Under Rug Swept was released on February 26, 2002, through Maverick and Warner Bros. Records. It was her fifth studio album.
What genre is Under Rug Swept by Alanis Morissette?
Under Rug Swept is an alternative rock and pop rock album. It runs about 50 minutes and returned Morissette to a more direct, song-focused sound after the dense Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie.

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