I am a 30 year old journalist and enjoy reviewing albums and bands and do this as part of my daily w...
I am a 30 year old journalist and enjoy reviewing albums and bands and do this as part of my daily work.
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Jagged Little Pill Acoustic- released in 2005 suits the new Alanis really well. With her general albums showing a mellower (hippier) side, the acoustic take on the past albums is really a nice idea.
The good thing about this album is that the songs still have the familiarity that they did before but with a slightly new sound. Now if you are expecting it to be an album of just Alanis and an acoustic six string, then you will be proved wrong! From the first song 'All I Really Want', she seems to redefine what we come to expect from 'acoustic' set-ups and gives us a lot more for our money with a whole range of acoustic instruments. The songs feature some beautiful acoustic guitar medleys, harmonica accomaniments and some really filling percussionistic harmonies.
Although her voice has always been distinctive and wonderful to listen to, this album shows a more mature quality. If you compare it directly to the first version of this album, you will hear the difference immediately. Especially in the famed 'You Oughta Know'-which had girls crooning drunkenly for months after break-ups and became a kind of girl power mantra. I am a massive fan of the original version but since listening to this album, I am a bigger fan of the new acoustic one. The reason being that vocally she fights against the grain of emotion in this song and this gives it a much more powerful effect than when she shouts the lyrics in the first version. Lyrically this version is the same, of course, but the words (being more eloquently pronounced) take on a fuller newer meaning with those of us who have grown up with Alanis. After all, how long can you realistically stay angsty for?
This albums version of 'One Hand In My Pocket' is also really delicious. It has a beautiful (almost magical) dual guitar intro that is so elegant and charming that you almost psychically expect the xylophone to come in exactly when it does. Her voice drifts like a strong thought through the details of the song again giving us an emotionally poignant and uplifting display of her talent.
For those who were fans of the first version of Jagged Little Pill and feel concerned that this album wont have anything to offer, then dont be concerned. This album really does offer something different and as I have got older, I think I now prefer this version. It really is something lovely to put on when travelling on a busy packed tube that makes you feel more chilled, more contemplative and stil gives you that edge with the cutting wit of her memorable and catchy lyrics.
Summary: Really nice comparison to the first version, that actually I like better as I have got older.
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Advantages: A mellow, tuneful album - fabulous background dinner music! Disadvantages: Probably not a good choice if buying for someone who doesnt appreciate sole vocals!
Advantages: A mellow, tuneful album - fabulous background dinner music! Disadvantages: Probably not a good choice if buying for someone who doesnt appreciate sole vocals!
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