Under Rug Swept

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Under Rug Swept is Alanis Morissette’s third studio album, released in 2002 on Maverick Records. Following massive commercial success with her previous releases, Morissette returned with a pop-rock collection that blends acoustic and electronic elements. The album opens with “21 Things I Want In A Lover,” which pairs introspective lyrics with crunching guitar and hip-hop-influenced beats. Throughout the record, Morissette’s vocal delivery shifts to reflect the emotional content of each song, from lower registers during confrontational moments like “Narcissus” to higher, more vulnerable tones on reflective tracks such as “Utopia.” The album showcases Morissette in a producer role, crafting arrangements that balance raw rock energy with melodic sensibility.

This CD features twelve tracks including “Hands Clean,” “So Unsexy,” “Precious Illusions,” and “Surrendering.” The album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and represents Morissette’s first studio release in four years. You’re getting a used copy of a major rock album from the early 2000s at a fraction of retail cost.