The Liberation of Female Singer-Songwriters in the 1990s
Examining the introspective pens of 90s white female artists
I think female artists were at their most fearless in the 1990s. It was the peak of female singer-songwriters climbing the charts with fiery penmanship. There was a trend of white women writing through their journeys. Alternative and mainstream white artists were specifically contributing to this. It wasn’t called a liberation, but as a black listener, I saw through the movement.
Alanis Morisette
In the mid to late 90s, women were liberated songwriters. 2021 was my 90s alt era. Playing Alanis Morisette’s Jagged Little Pill was enlightening. One, I wanted to know why this album beat Mariah Carey’s Daydream at the Grammys. Two, why this album was a recurring discussion in 90s pop culture. I figured since I listened to 70s classic rock, 90s rock wouldn’t be so bad.
