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So Called Chaos
- By Alanis Morissette
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Alanis (yawn) plays it safe.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Alanis Morissette, who once paved the way for a whole generation of female singer-songwriters, delivers a comfortable and painless (some might say boring) album.
What's the story?
True, she paved the way for our current generation of female singer-songwriters. And she knew her way around a musical and lyrical hook. Whether or you actually liked Alanis Morissette's warbly vibrato or found it intensely annoying, we all heard an awful lot of it a few years back. Now, after a long-ish hiatus, Alanis has returned with SO CALLED CHAOS.
Is it any good?
She's a more mature and mellow artist, for sure, and there is nothing offensive about this album. There is nothing fascinating about it, either. All the edges have been smoothed over, lyrics are repetitive and formulaic, musical arrangements are predictable and consistently intense, and the singing is still, well, an acquired taste. Most notably, none of the songs stand out as remarkable.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how artists change and grow, and why edginess is considered interesting.
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Kid, 11 years old
October 16, 2010
AGE
Some mild
The only language on here is "a**" and "a**hole".
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| Artist: | Alanis Morissette |
| Release date: | May 18, 2004 |
| Label: | Maverick |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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