Alanis Morissette has a new CD out (Flavors of Entanglement @Amazon @iTunes) and, being the unabashed fan that I am, I love it. Somehow I find that her public therapy closely parallels my own feelings and experiences. I yearn for more from her as she puts into words my feelings better than I sometimes can. I wish I could meet her someday and have an hour conversation – she has become a personal muse for me, my philosophy adhyaapak.
Her lyrics and music is very soulful and personal, continuing its evolution from her earlier work. The music styling has changed in places and matured in others but her connection with herself and her experiences has grown deep with age. The sound is clean and clear. All in all, a worthy addition any collection.
Some particular songs that I enjoy: Not as We, In Praise of Vulnerable Man, Torch, Underneath. Some songs are edgier: (lyrics warning 
) Straitjacket and Versions of Violence. There are some dancy/techno songs: Giggling for No Reason.
Alanis’ song writing is superb on this album. I was impressed with the wit that conveyed such conflict. The lyrics weave such a vibrant picture and her voice just resounds the pain/triumphant.
I was touched by the song “Moratorium”. It is a reflection of what we all struggle with, “do I give up”. It’s about moving on and accepting it’s okay to “die” so you can live again.
The song, “Underneath” has the familiar rhythm Alanis’ music has had in the past and has us inside looking out with potent lyrics like: “Look at us break our bonds in this kitchen; Look at us rallying all our defenses; Look at us waging war in our bedroom; Look at us jumping ship in our dialogues.”
Never before has Alanis Morissette created such a tribute to the emotions of humanity, our struggles within ourselves, our homes and our world.
The music is a little bit of everything…hip hop to folk and pure Alanis.
This album will put Alanis back on the charts with every song having the potential to stand on it’s own.
It’s definately going to be one album you won’t replace in your cd player anytime soon!