Review
"The Collection (Standard Edition)" is a strong retrospective of Alanis Morissette's career, showcasing the evolution of one of the most influential voices of the '90s and early 2000s. Spanning major hits and key moments from her discography, this compilation captures both the raw emotional energy and lyrical wit that made Morissette a household name. Tracks like "You Oughta Know" and "Hand in My Pocket" remain powerful anthems of angst and identity, while "Thank U" and "Ironic" highlight her talent for blending introspection with pop sensibilities. The album does a solid job representing multiple phases of her career, though fans may notice a few personal favorites missing due to the constraints of a standard edition. Overall, "The Collection" serves as both a satisfying introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic journey for long-time fans. Morissette's signature voice and confessional songwriting remain compelling reminders of her lasting impact on alternative rock and pop music.
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The Collection is a greatest hits compilation album by Canadian singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette. It was released on November 15, 2005, in the United States and later on November 28, 2005, in the United Kingdom. The album spans a decade of Morissette's music, highlighting major hits from her breakthrough album *Jagged Little Pill* through to her work from the early 2000s, as well as select soundtrack songs and collaborations. The compilation reached No. 17 on the UK Albums Chart and peaked at No. 29 on the US Billboard 200. The Collection was released through Maverick Records, a label co-founded by Madonna. The tracks featured on the album were recorded over the course of Morissette's career from the mid-1990s to 2005, in various studios across the United States and Canada. Production credits on the album include a range of her longtime collaborators, primarily Glen Ballard, who famously co-wrote and produced much of *Jagged Little Pill*. Additional production was handled by notable names such as Guy Sigsworth and Alanis Morissette herself, depending on the track. The album serves as a curated retrospective of Morissette’s evolution as a songwriter and performer, offering a wide-ranging collection of her most notable work up to that point.
Tracklisting
- Thank You
- Head over Feet
- Eight Easy Steps
- Everything
- Crazy - James Michael Mix
- Ironic
- Princes Familiar
- You Learn
- Simple Together
- You Oughta Know
- That I Would Be Good
- Sister Blister
- Hands Clean
- Mercy (From The Prayer Cycle)
- Still
- Uninvited
- Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love)
- Hand in My Pocket
- So Unsexy - Vancouver Sessions 2004