143. Alanis Morissette’s Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie (1998) - Her Best Album?
Summary In this episode of Trimming the Musical Fat, TTMF hosts Stephen & Paul, plus special guest Caroline Gilmour of pop band The Eves, discuss Alanis Morissette's follow up to her blockbusting 1995 album ‘Jagged Little Pill’ - 1998’s 'Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie'. They share their personal fandom of Alanis and discuss the critical reception to the album & its sales. They also analyze the themes and lyrics of the album, highlighting its evolution from 'Jagged Little Pill' and its dark and honest storytelling. The conversation then turns to choosing the songs that make up the under 50 minute TTMF Supercut of the album, and critiquing them . The themes include the positive vibes and beautiful sentiment in the lyrics, the use of unconventional instruments and arrangements, the vulnerability and self-deprecation in some of the songs, and the exploration of personal relationships and emotions. The show then concludes with a discussion on the reasons why the album sold significantly less than its predecessor. Chapters 02:17 Introduction 03:40 Introducing Caroline from The Eves 10:05 Tale of the Tape: Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie 30:28 Alanis’s Top 5 Selling Albums 31:13 Trim The Talk 35:40 Discussing Seeing Alanis Live & Critiquing The Album 46:22 Trim The Album 92:32 Joke of the Pod 93:07 The Songs That Didn’t Make The Cut 96:39 The Final Questions 101:48 Conclusion Like the podcast? Why not show your appreciation by buying Paul & Stephen a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/trimmingthh Podcast website - trimmingthemusicalfat.com / Email us - trimthemusicalfat@gmail.com / Tweet us - https://www.twitter.com/MusicalTrimming?s=20 / Join our Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/274805337346926 / Check out our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm_P5WlRZ0i3tR3jEavD_5A / TikTok - @trimmingthemusica