Feast on Scraps [Enhanced CD & Live DVD]
This isn't quite a live album, greatest hits, or rarities package, although it contains plenty of material that falls under all three columns. Rather,Feast on Scrapsis a generous serving of everything Alanis. Its centerpiece is a CD featuring eight previously unreleased songs that were recorded during theUnder Rug Sweptsessions, plus an acoustic take on the hit "Hands Clean." Among the highlights here are a nastyJagged Little Pillthrowback called "Sister Blister" and a warmly seductive folk number approximatingJoni Mitchellcalled "Offer." Then there is the DVD, brimming with superb live performances of sleek, dark pop hits such as "You Oughta Know," "Head Over Feet," and "Thank U." The set is rounded out with some delightfully candid behind-the-scenes footage (watch Alanis break down in tears during the writing of "Surrendering") that will make her fans gasp in delight.--Aidin Vaziri