album · February 25, 2002

Under Rug Swept

Alanis Morissette

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alternativesinger-songwriterfolk rock

Morissette self-produced "Under Rug Swept," attempting a more organic sound after the dense arrangements of her previous work. The album's lead single, "Hands Clean," features stark, unflinching lyrics and a driving rhythm section.

• "Under Rug Swept" debuted at number one on the Canadian Albums Chart and number two on the U.S. Billboard 200. It was the first album Morissette released on her own label, Maverick Records.
• The album was recorded at her home studio in Canada.
• Morissette directed the music video for "Hands Clean."

Alanis Morissette is a Canadian-born singer-songwriter known for her visceral, confessional lyrics and genre-blending alternative rock. "Under Rug Swept" arrived as her fourth album, following the massive success of "Jagged Little Pill" and its follow-up "Supposed Former Infatuation Junkie."