"Now Is the Time" is the second studio album by Alanis Morissette, released only in Canada on October 20, 1992. This marked her final album for MCA Records Canada. Morissette collaborated with producer Leslie Howe, who had also produced her debut album, Alanis, in 1991.
In 1995, Morissette achieved international acclaim with her Grammy-winning album Jagged Little Pill, released through Maverick Records. Executives at Maverick urged MCA Records to withdraw all copies of both Alanis and Now Is the Time from circulation, omitting any reference to these albums in the promotional materials for Jagged Little Pill. Some Canadians were skeptical of Morissette's transformation from a pop artist to an alternative rock musician. As with her debut, Now Is the Time is no longer in print. Morissette’s contract with MCA ended with this album, and she later described the conclusion of that chapter as a blessing, expressing a desire to start anew both personally and professionally.
Critics had mixed opinions about Now Is the Time. Time magazine described it as "uninspired," while The Kansas City Star referred to it as a "lightweight faux Madonna album." Morissette reflected on her earlier works, stating that she was unafraid of public perception and noted the difference in her lyrical content compared to her later writing. She emphasized that her focus during that time was more about entertaining and gaining experience in the music industry rather than sharing deeper personal insights.
In 2005, she considered including tracks from her earlier albums in her compilation The Collection but ultimately decided against it, feeling that the dance/pop style of those songs did not align with her current musical direction. She recalled that the period around the creation of Jagged Little Pill marked a turning point in her songwriting approach, influenced by her collaboration with Glen Ballard and her personal growth.
