Flavors Of Entanglement (Bonus Tracks)

I've been an Alanis fan since Jagged Little Pill in college. I identified with her music then, and I identify with Flavors of Entanglement today. She's come a long way since then, and yes, her music has changed, but I'm not the same person I was then, either. I found this to be an enjoyable listen from start to finish, and I'd have to say my favorites are "Not as We" and "Torch."

I've been an Alanis fan since the beginning and she has not disappointed me yet. I cannot wait to hear her new music live.

Alanis has always been known to have lyrics that are both poetic and full of emotion. Her newest album Flavors of Entanglement is no exception. Each song offers a different mood and mental states of philosophy. She is able to offer her listeners light songs that can bring you up and offer them powerful vocal expression that you can feel passion from.

I highly suggest this new album. You can tell she took the time to make it hers. The hard work paid off and Alanis fans should be able to get more than their fix from this album.

With all of the artists from bygone days that have been releasing new material this year (Cyndi Lauper, Donna Summer, B-52's, REM - the list goes on), this newest album from Alanis Morissette has got to be the best release of them all.

Not since "Jagged Little Pill" have I been so enthralled by Alanis' music. "Flavors of Entanglement" is absolutely fantastic. The angst is still there, but more tempered, with several gorgeous ballads to even it all out.

If you purchase this album - by all means, get the Bonus Tracks edition. The 5 extra songs on it are well worth the extra $1 it costs, and quite frankly are some of the best work on this newest album from Morissette.

I can honestly say that I love every song on this album, but by far "In Praise of the Vulnerable Man" has got to be my favorite - it's simply beautiful.

"Citizen of the Planet", "Straightjacket", "Versions of Violence", and "Moratorium" all harken back to that angst that so defined "Jagged Little Pill", yet all of these songs are so new and different you won't be dissappointed at all or get caught up in thinking that Alanis is just relying on that successful formula.

"Underneath" really sounds like it came off the "Jagged Little Pill" album, so much so that it could easily slide right in (or Underneath so to speak) the songs off that album. But, it's a song that really shines on its own, and helps tie Alanis' current music to her unique style that she made so famous with her previous work.

"Not as We" just punches you right in the heart. It's such an emotional song with lyrics that ring so true for anyone that has been through a breakup.

"Orchid" is one of the most beautiful songs on the Bonus Tracks edition. Alanis can really sing a ballad with beauty and grace, which some may find hard to believe. She has a few of them on her newest album, including "Torch", another heart wrenching song, "Tapes", "Madness", and "Limbo No More". They are all stunning songs full of emotion and heartfelt sentiments.

"Giggling Again for No Reason", "Incomplete", "The Guy Who Leaves", and "On the Tequila" are all very unique and seem to step away just a bit for Alanis' extremely unique and recognizable style. They are all welcome changes for this fact and once again, not a bad song in the bunch.

Honestly, there is not a single song on this album that I don't like. Alanis has done a really good job of putting together a new album that is overflowing with many flavors - all quite deserving of a listen (or taste), over and over again.

I am overjoyed that she has put together such a wonderful collection of new songs. I was having to rely on listening to my "Jagged Little Pill" album over, and over again to get my Morissette fix every once in a while, since I am not really fond of any of her work since that album. Now, with "Flavors of Entanglement", I am set for a long time to come, as I'm sure this latest album of hers will provide me with many years of listening pleasure.

This is about the fourth time I've listened to this CD and I keep waiting for it to sour on me. Instead I keep wanting to come back to it more and more. I read the negative reviews prior to buying this CD and I've got to tell you I'm not seeing their negativity. Ya there's electronica/pop/emo leanings here but the music & lyrics are still great. I'm partial to 'Under Rug Swept' & 'Jagged Little Pill', I also enjoyed 'So Called Chaos'. If you feel the same way...do yourself a favor and seek this cd out you won't regret it.