Reviews (page 10 of 14)
The drums on this record almost ruin it for me. A fun little revenge record.
I was surprised by how many I knew; I thought I only knew 2 songs from her. I enjoyed some parts of it, but overall, I don't think it felt as timeless as lots of the older albums that I love. Favorites from the album: - You Oughta Know - Forgiven
at first i almost wanted to stop listening because of the "wailing" style of vocals, but after giving it a chance and listening to 2-3 songs, i found a pleasant listening experience. nothing special, but i still had a good time.
міленіали слухали і гірко плакали
Few good songs I have heard before
Some familiar songs that are decent but not a great album. I think her delivery and voice are the same on each song and it feels boring.
Sure Alanis's voice is a little jagged pill on the ears sometimes, but as much as I wanted to mock this, it's a good listen and a time capsule to the mid-90's. Also, some of the lyrics, chef's kiss.
At least it’s not tailor swift
I didn't know that those couple of iconic songs were from this one album of hers. It really has the sound of the time that has just faded from the mainstream and I liked listening to that as a throwback of sorts.
The nostalgia keeps on rolling with an album that I was all too familiar with, not only because it was ubiquitous with half of the album released as singles but also because my mate‘s brother was a fan and not only played the album regularly, he dragged me to a gig as well. Even despite that, I was surprised how much of this I remembered and in all honesty, I don’t mind it even though it’s not the revolutionary album it was painted as. It’s not something I’ll listen to again though but for a moment of nostalgia, it was ok.
Mid- some of it was strong, most of her vocals are just annoying...
There are some awesome songs on this albums. Songs that I would say that you do have to listen to before you die. I love Alanis's vocal delivery, so angsty and so freeing. But I wouldn't say I love the experience of listening to this whole album front to back.
Not the biggest fan of her style of singing but the instrumentation is good
One thing that I really enjoyed about this album is the production. Every sound has meaning and adds so much to the emotion of the record, even if I don’t fully like some of the compositions in this album the production on most songs will be what keeps me coming back. I feel like the vocals and lyrics are kind of hit or miss for me personally but it’s still a soild LP. Fav tracks: perfect, hand in pocket, you learn, ironic, and wake up
Now I know who made Hand in My Pocket. It's added to the library. Really enjoy the sound.
All good bangers, just not really my thing. Definitely of its era. While I don't consider it amazing, it was an enjoyable listen and I appreciate it within its sphere.
Some songs are too similar to Radiohead - first thought that came to my mind. Interesting vocals choice bc sometimes it seems like she is singing off tone. I know that’s on purpose but it’s still feeling a bit harsh and unpleasant for ears. Personally not a fan of. But it’s definitely feature which add something special. I like the whole vibe of album. Reminds me of light chill energy. Songs that I even liked on YT music are Mary Jane and Hand in my Pocket. All of them kinda similar but I’m not about liking all of them. Not my genre of music to listen to especially on repeat. But it deserves attention. Good
The OG Robin Sparkles and you can tell, in a good way?
it was alright
First rating, not really my style, recognized a few songs, kinda sounds like she's yelling sarcastically, good/unique lyrics, don't think I was or ever will be angsty enough to appreciate this album.
Alanis har noe slagere, liker 3 av låtene fra før! Veldig 90s lyd, digger ikke alt, hun kan bli litt intens men overall kul plate!
Some classic songs here but agree with the comment that it sounds a bit dated
I don’t know, some of these songs I love, but it does go very long. Also wish she had used more live instrumentation. Her touring band after this album was so strong, it’s a shame she didn’t get them on this record.
I would give it 2,5 if I could. I get the vibe kind of, but also I don't.
Alanis Morrisette- Jagged Little Pill (1995) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ I was quite surprised that I seemed to know most of this album already. Her voice grated on track 1 and I thought this would be a 2 star rating but the quality of the songs, the 90s nostalgia and Alanis reining in the vocal histrionics a bit rescued an extra star from me. Good album that I probably won’t listen to again
-incredible intro -love the electric guitar -vocals are insanee -genuinely the vibe is just immaculate
ah bixa pra gritar
This album is legendary, but I have to admit I had never fully listened to it. When I signed up for the 1001 Albums Generator, this was exactly what I was hoping for from it. I think there are a bunch of these albums and artists that I know but, for some reason, have never gotten into. Sound-wise, the album has great guitar playing and great drum sounds. It has a raw rock sound but with some "modern" production choices. It sounds like the '90s in a good way! Alanis's attitude shines throughout the album, and some lyrics are really cleverly funny.
Wel leuk, heel dramatisch op het einde
Iconic will always be iconic. I wish I was born in the 90s with my cd player. Wake up and hand in my pocket are my top songs
Such a great beginning to the album, brilliant songs with a lot of vulnerable and real emotions. The second half of the album didn’t grab me as much
Uneven alt album with some iconic songs and a lot of forgettable filler. Morissette's vocal delivery is the most hit or miss part of the album; she either brings a solid intensity or veers far to heavily into tough shrieking. Not bad, but could be a lot better. Top tracks: You Learn, Ironic, Wake Up
Déjà écouté avant. Un classique du rock alternatif des années 1990, et c'est mérité. Et dire qu'Alanis Morissette avait à peine 20 ans quand elle a enregistré Jagged Little Pill, qui pourrait tout aussi bien être son best of, vu le nombre de morceaux cultes qui s'enchaînent. Les boîtes à rythme un peu prévisibles ; la structure couplets doux/refrains "durs" à base de grosse guitare post-grunge sur la plupart des morceaux ; les affectations vocales parfois forcées d'Alanis Morissette... Pas de doute, nous sommes bien en 1995. Et pourtant, 30 ans après, et malgré les innombrables chanteuses qui ont tenté, avec plus ou moins de bonheur, de se réapproprier ses recettes, Jagged Little Pill a plutôt bien vieilli. Et ça aussi, c'est très fort. Top : Forgiven Flop : You Learn
Angry, raw, but overblown bc so many wanted to think it was tough
There was a very strong lineage of angry women in the world of '90s music, and Alanis Morissette both kind of slots into, and overshadows it. Firstly, let's get this out of the way; Alanis Morissette is not *nearly* my favorite angry woman from the '90s. I am more of an L7, Babes In Toyland, Sleater-Kinney gal. But I also can't really pretend to be surprised that Alanis Morissette is much more popular than any of these artists. Jagged Little Pill is one of the most aesthetically and commercially successful attempts to really pop-ify grunge; *And* she spends this album lashing out at men who have treated her as disposable, and it turns out that a *lot* of women can relate. It helps that she presents her lyrics with *no* frills, whatsoever, just utter bluntness. It makes the more targeted tracks here really feel like *accusations*. I will say that this approach makes some of the more vague songs sound a little clunky though. I, for one, think it's at it's worst on Hand In My Pocket and Ironic, even though they are iconic songs that I enjoy listening to. On the other hand, it really works on songs like You Oughta Know and Right Through You. As for the sound of this album, there are a lot of really popular, iconic songs here in general. But honestly, I prefer my Riot Grrrl with some more punk sensibilities. But like I said, this album is so successful for a reason, and I had a good time overall.
I've never been a big Alanis fan. Her music is ok, but it's not for me and I was too young to really get it when it came out. That said I recognize the impact she had on pop and alternative music back in the day.
6/10… pop-rock / 90s alternative / *1995
6/10
Not finished it yet. Some absolute bangers on here and now I totally get the Alanis to Avril Lavigne lineage. Wanted it to be a five but some cringey lines ("You're my best friend // Best friend with benefits") and some filler songs here. But maybe that's just my Britishness coming out and being a guy and not celebrating someone to expressing their emotions wholly and truly. I think the first three songs of this album are immaculate, however. Ironically, 'Ironic' didn't hit that hard on this listen, but I've always preferred 'Hand In Pocket' anyway. Still, it's an album that definitely deserves to be on this list and would recommend anyone to listen to it, especially in the summer, after a breakup. God, the 90s were shit, but I fuckin' hate the modern age. Turn your phone off and put this on, you'll have a better time. 3.5/5? Will probably listen to this more than some of my other 4s or 5s but Qué Sera, Sera, apologies Alanis.
doesn't get any more 2000s npc rom-com than this
GIRL BOSS ROCK Der er et par hits der sidder fast og lyder meget godt, men jeg synes sgu ikke bundniveauet er så højt. Musikken er rimelig forglemmelig og hvis Alanis' stemme så tipper over i det irriterende (hvilket desværre forekommer), ja så står numrene ikke særligt pænt... Det var faktisk mest bare åbningsnummeret ovenstående gjaldt for. Resten er meget mere lytbart. Det er en pæn 3'er
I knew some of these songs from when they came out, but I would never have chosen to put on a whole album of Morrisette. A quick read indicates this album was not only popular but also highly regarded, so I resolve to try to overcome some prejudices. The rock feel had never convinced me – guitar less integrated with the songs than even folk-rockers The Corrs managed – I think fondly of Melissa Etheridge. The not-always-in-tune voice did not attract me – was it somehow cool to be deliberately inexact? The shock-the-bourgeoisie lyrics did not convince, but the songs are not uninteresting – maybe the pitch between cynicism and candour really spoke to the young of the day? Maybe the brash and oomph was talismanic for young women in particular? I still find hard to imagine that anyone loved the yodelly yips quirk. TLDR, I can't feel it as great, I'm not even sure it's good, for me it's Okay, 6/10.
3 (tres) + (1/2)
top songs: you outta know hand in pocket ironic
I actually knew more songs than I thought on this album! Glad I got to rediscover them and add to my playlist.
“Hand in My Pocket” and “Ironic” are impressive. “Right Through You” has clever lyrics — they might even be better than those of No Doubt’s “Just a Girl.” “You Oughta Know” is a timeless classic.
Almost every song on here feels a bit too long, which is also the case for the album itself. There are some great moments on here and I want to like it, but I think some restructuring would make this stronger for me.
Great album from the 90s. This was everywhere on the radio when I was a teen, and still a fun listen to this day.
An album with several inescapable hits. Never really did anything for me but my wife loves her and plays her stuff. Forgiven has a really cool melody.
Pretty good, but most of the songs I hadn't already heard were forgettable. I like her vocals Fav track: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know
Thought I’d enjoy this one way more. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good album, but outside of some standout tracks it’s mostly just alright. Morrisette has a great voice that makes her stand out from other 90s alt-rock artists, but a lot of the songs on the album blended together. Outside of maybe Perfect they tend to follow the same dynamics structure, and while there’s clever lyricism there are songs that just feel like retreads of the “X but Y” theme that was found on Hand In My Pocket. Still good, just not as good as I wanted it to be.
Nice but not my type
It sounds like Dear Evan Hansen’s mom released an album
loved ironic!
I remember it being better idk
5/8 Meh
It’s hard to rate as an album since half these songs are huge hits I’ve heard most of my life. It is very good. The songs still sound great. Mary Jane is a dud but otherwise is a very good and timeless pop album
i think this is just not for me . I didn't like it but i don't think it is a bad album. Also her voice is unique in a good way
Massively popular album, you’ve got to admire how brave she was lyrically - especially at such a young age.
Fist two songs are quite rocky. With harmonica on the background. Perfect is relatable af.
The guitar was great but other than that I didn’t really like it I listened to the entire album just not my thing
Ну не знаю. Мне кажется, некоторым вещам стоит оставаться в девяностых. Необычный вокал - первое что замечаешь при прослушивании, и очень удачно что прямо перед этим у меня была Дженис, чье пение в меццо-сопрано тоже крайне характерное, и я не спорю, что это дело вкуса и все такое но, извините, Дженис мне нравится а вот это - нет. К тому же, помимо вокала здесь довольно типичные (на мой слух) около-рок около-поп аранжировочки прямиком из девяностых. И как бы, я это дело люблю и мне такое нравится, но когда тебе в ухо орут "А когда ты трахал свою девку думал обо мне??" то как-то.. ну хз... mehh.. Особенное омерзение по исполнению вызвала Perfect. пиздец. По оценке ну уж наверное это не 1, и даже не 2, но точно не 4.
I didn’t finish it, but from what I remember it was a solid but what I assume is the bottom half of the 1001
Wanted to rate higher but outside the hits the other songs aren’t very interesting. Think I would have given a 4 when I was 18
My main reaction throughout this album was 'if only xyz, it's still entertaining though'. Really strong 3, but I wouldn't choose this album to listen to again. Really awesome, it might even be my favorite 3-star album yet. Added 'Ironic' to the playlist so at least I'll remember this album. - She better start singing at some point... - At least it's kinda catchy I guess - Random hugley popular song I've hard a million times. Thought I recognized the voice - This genre will always struggle to get a ranking from me, but I am enjoying this - I feel like this album, covered in the 2020s, and I'd love it. It's just a tough sound and her voice isn't my favorite. - This is an awesome album that I wish I could love. So many HUGE pop songs that are burned into my head and I don't even know why. Would've been fun to be living when this came out.
A bit meh, 6/10
Dit album doet me dus echt heel erg denken aan Anouk, de Nederlandse zangeres. Beetje dezelfde hoek van alternative poprock. You Oughta Know is natuurlijk een ontzettend bekend nummer. Wel weer 'standaard' benieuwd wat dit inhoud voor de rest van het album. Is het Layla and other songs of is de rest ook goed te trekken? Toen kwam Hand In My pocket, heee die ken ik ook! Nooit aan gedacht dat dit van dezelfde zangeres had kunnen zijn eigenlijk. Nee dit is echt een meer dan prima poprockalbumpje. Niet wereldschokkend wat dat betreft maar wel lekker om een keer te horen. Heeft Alanis er een nieuwe fan bij? Nee, dat zeker niet. Daarvoor vind ik het toch allemaal een beetje teveel van hetzelfde. Maar om een keer te horen? Prima, en best leuk om die 'oude' hits weer eens te horen. FAVO: You Oughta Know, Hand in my pocket, Ironic
6 - remember this being better. She is mighty salty.
didn't like it so much. some songs are good, but ñe
The sound of being 18. There were better albums then, too. Some nicely nostalgic memories here though.
é um album ok, não passa pra mais e nem pra menos
Músicas pra ouvir na rádio rock entre as 10h e as 16h
É os 90 nao são para mim
Xanax?
This was dripping with 90s vibes, and the classic "You Oughta Know" was a hit even I recognized. A lot of emotional and clever metaphorical lyrics aimed at bad exes. Not my usual style, but it was a very interesting listeb nonetheless.
Gets bonus points bc ironic is on the album
some real bangers. amazing voice. recognized two songs from the album so 4.5/10
Powerful vocals, but not something I'd listen to twice.
Its a memed album but its good. Not my style as much but Id bang it out
3/5 Joa
I will preface by saying I worked in retail where the hit from this record played frequently and often. Was slightly dreading this listen, not because the songs are bad, but simply because the times I had while some of these tracks were playing were. Overall a pretty nice listen, the fretless bass was a pleasant surprise. This record is also a master class in 90s production maximalist and full. Harmonica and layered unique vocals with a small pinch of experimentation. I don’t see myself coming back to this release however if it plays in my presence I won’t be upset. Might even tap a toe or two.
Number: 105 Date: 04/18/2026 Artist: Alanis Morissette Album: Jagged Little Pill Year: 1995 Genre: Singer Songwriter Alternative Rock Familiarity: Familiar Notes: Before: ======= Of course I know of her but cannot name any songs she did. Checking my favorites by years lists I don't find her name at all. During: ======= Oh, the first rack is rocking, not what I was expecting, really. I do know a few of these songs and like them but find her voice a little irritating after a while. 4 All I Really Want 5 You Oughta Know 3 Perfect 3 Hand In My Pocket 3 Right Through You 1 Forgiven 2 You Learn 3 Head Over Feet 2 Mary Jane 4 Ironic 1 Not The Doctor 2 Wake Up 2 You Oughta Know (Jimmy The Saint Blend) ----------------------------------------------------- 2.66 WEIGHTED AVERAGE (accounts for song lengths) After : ======= So, I added a couple of tracks to my 1995 playlist. I do agree it's an important album and deserves it's place on The List, although I personally don't find it that enjoyable to listen to as a whole. 3 my personal rating 5 suitability for this list 5 impact ----------------------------------------------- 4.3 composite rating
I can see why people love it Her voice is kinda crazy but the songwriting is memorable
I truly don't know how to feel about this, hence my middling rating. On one hand, I love the anger, cutting lyrics and hits on this album. On the other, Alanis' vocals can be grating and the whole album is dripping in 90s tropes that haven't aged well, in my opinion. I grew up on Alanis, but don't feel I can give her more than 3 stars for this one. 6/10
Nostalgic album filled with love-songs, great for roadtrips
Some outstanding tracks (You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, Ironic) which make up for the less stimulating ones.
Did not mind this album, but it become a bit tiresome towards the end. I like some individual tracks, I even have "Ironic", but some were just mah.
Ahhhh, Jagged Little Pill. A good instance to talk about the state of music journalism in the mid-90s. The stars aligned, and Alanis Morissette created something massively commercially successful—and, as it turned out, highly influential. Sure, the soil had been prepared by others, but AM did a great job harvesting it. The result is a fun, sometimes overly theatrical, but surprisingly enduring sound—one that has even seen a steady resurgence in recent years. But back to journalism: why did Jagged Little Pill receive so many bad reviews, especially from indie leaning outlets? Like many listeners, journalists were somewhat oversaturated with alt-rock. Add a dose of misogyny and that insufferable “authenticity” tag. I mean, Alanis Morissette played with a lot of influences, but the earth had already been shattered by her predecessors. Alanis Morissette embellished her songs with an undeniable pop sensibility and made restrained use of riot grrrl, grunge, trip-hop, etc. The result sounds either kaleidoscopic (if you’re a fan) or a tad overstuffed (if you like but don’t love JLP). The criticism, as far as I recall, was that where Liz Phair’s lyrics were overly explicit, AM’s were seen as more commonplace and somewhat ambiguous. Hole’s sound was drug-addled and raw—AM sounded polished, and the hardest thing she seemed to be doing was smoking a cigarette. Bikini Kill were downright political—AM felt like life lived somewhere in between the stairs. Still, is that a bad thing? For some “authentic” indie journalists, yes, it was. But looking at it now, I understand that position even less. Jagged Little Pill is a neat little mainstream pearl, where an artist managed to blend all the musical currents of its time into a cohesive whole. To some degree, yes, it functioned as a kind of projection surface, and I, too, occasionally miss a bit of punch. But hey—great album, still. Good to see that journalistic opinion seems to have shifted in AM’s favour over the years. Deservedly so.
This album feels like it hasn't aged well. It was kind of generic to me when it came out, feels generic now. I guess I can see why its on the list, there are some monster hits here.
Buen sonido por, parece mas viejo de lo que aparenta, la voz me parece algo nuevo siendo que nunca escuché un estilo tan hablado y dramático en una mujer. 8/10
Not much to say. Kinda interesting, but didn’t enjoy it enough to come back to it again.
More 90s than a tamagotchi in Blockbuster
Favorite song head over feet I feel like every song could be in 90s movie soundtrack its great
I’m giving it a 3 because there is a lot of good in this album. However, and I cannot tell you why, I cannot stand Alanis’ voice
Tiene una canción q es muy buena
not bad & I’ve definitely heard a few songs on this album before
what a joyful little album
Like pure nostalgia into my veins. But also, definitely not as good as I remember it.
First time I listened to an entire alblum by her. Would do it again. Entertaining
Excellent listen. Still really good to this day
This album was everywhere when I was a teenager. I remember Alanis when she was alanis and when she was on you can’t do that on television. Actually pretty solid album, and even features flea on a song. Would like to be too cool and give it a 2 but it’s actually pretty good.
J’ai bien aimé le style mais je sais que je réécouterais pas cet album de mon plein gré
Sounds like the 90s alright. Dated, stuck at that very specific timeframe. But well, that's the charm of this album, I guess. Was turned away at the very start cause of her vocals. They're annoying, and cringe at times tbh, but got used to them so not that big of a deal. Still great tho, she brings out a magnitude of emotions and does mostly well portraying all of them. The song-writing... uhm, is a mixed bag. Super lame and bland at times (like in "Right Through You" she mentions something about being a zillionaire and the guy won't be on her credits, wtf were you thinking writing that shit), amazing and unhinged at others. Overall great. The theme is.... well... same old heartbreak, unsuccessful relationships, acceptance and whatnot, the same old same old done in a VERY angry, vulnerable and I guess sexual manner. Didn't hit me as hard but I can still appreciate it. Very female centric. Something your middle aged liberal/feminist Aunt would blast off and reminisce about her childhood. The many difficulties she endured growing up, and how this cruel world has tormented her. Even tho she was raised as a fucking princess and is living a life you can only dream of living. Overall, a solid album with strong song-writing and tight production even though it sounds incredibly dated. Didn't connect with me and was forgettable, but a good album nevertheless. Fav track(s): You Outta Know, Right Through You, Head Over Feet.
I found this to be pretty generic and I wasn’t completely in love with her voice. There’s some fun tracks on this album, but overall nothing too special.
It had an edgy vibe I liked, but the song sounded similar at one point; still, I like it.
3,5
Though certainly dated and not too New in regards to pop music, it was still a solid good time
Most of these reviews ain't gonna be long like the last one but if I had to rate it I would probably go a low six again I got around the same enjoyment as the last album so this a pretty similar ranking
My first time hearing the whole thing. the lyrics are clever, the songs are good, but I think the mix should be heavier. The musicians are thrashing their instruments - this should have a harder rock sound to give it the energy it deserves, That would make it a 4
Really this album comes down to how well it ages, what ... wait ... this album is 30 years old now!? Damn. This album was really good 30 years ago. Today its listenable, as oh wow, I haven't listened to that album in 30 years, oh yeah, its definitely a product of its time, it was fun to revisit, but will never listen to it again.
Not crazy about Alanis Morissette
no lo escucharía de nuevo pero la vibe estuvo buena, coherente y en general un buen álbum
3/5
This was a good album, not amazing, not terrible.
Okay
I want to like this record more than I do. The way that it gets influenced by grunge, trip hop to make for a richer listen. However, it is not my cup of tea. 8/10 [KEEP]
Reitet auf der Rasierklinge von richtig gut und hart nervig.
War ganz nett. Hab beim mathelernen gehört. Zum Schluss zwei ganz gute. Aber insgesamt nichts sonderlich geiles.
Some iconic stuff
Что-то есть, но я не вслушался.
Good nostalgia, but just okay otherwise.
You know, it's very 90s, it's alright
I have always felt the same about this. Not a bad album at all but ... I simply can't take Morissette's voice and delivery. Some of the lyrics are a bit bland, as well. Ironic is the prime example, with its list of examples which none of them come close to anything actually ironic. But it's mixed feelings for me.
This is the first Alanis Morissette album I listen to "cover to cover" even though I have listened to a lot of her songs in playlists one by one. What I realised is that one after another the vocals start to scratch the ears. I like the music generally, but this factor becomes harder and harder to ignore the more I listen.
Holy 90s batman
1/12 bekannt 6/10 Beste Songs: ironic, you lear, you oughta know
Musically alright to good, vocals - bad. Very 90s almost pop-punk, reminds me of Avril Lavigne. The songs are fine, sometimes I think they would be good, but her voice is grating. I’m thinking a low 3.
Did you guys know one of these songs is about Uncle Joey from Full House?
un par de canciones famosas, pop-rock de los 90, no está mal pero meh
i have no concept of how the world sees Alanis Morissette because i haven't looked at her stats or Wiki page, but I discovered her from House, in S4E3 and totally fell in love (with the song "Not as We" from another album). consequently, when getting an album like this, i'm inclined to rate it a little higher than i otherwise would because of the nostalgia bias towards some of her work. so i don't really know how i'd rate this "objectively" (pretending that's even possible), but i think she's doing something unique and certainly interesting here. can't tell you that any number of these songs are necessary re-listens, but i know "Ironic" and "You Oughta Know" are pretty widely known. idk, i think she's cool.
The formula for a great Alanis Morrissette song is “listing peculiar things in a category” and I could listen to one hundred verses of Ironic or Hand In My Pocket.
A good album, though better things are to come from Alanis.
I didn't realize that all of the Alanis Morissette songs I knew were from this record. Turns out, this was pretty good. Favourite Track(s): Hand in My Pocket, You Oughta Know Least Favourite Track(s): Forgiven
Never owned this album but it sounds so familiar, because way back when it was impossible not to hear most of these songs from mtv, radio etc. The production is very mid 90's "post grunge", which sounds like studio musicians trying to play grunge (which i think it actually was). Not bad album and Alanis is great singer.
Familiar situation again. Many familiar songs but never listened to this album as whole. Mid-ground nice.
When this was blowing up, I wasn’t interested and I’m still not. Hearing the full album for the first time today, I discovered I wasn’t annoyed by the songs, I appreciated her voice (apart from the stupid affectations which happen a little too often) and lyrically it was less clumsy than I was expecting. What I really did have a problem with was the production. Terrible choices all over the sonic spectrum an unconvincing, grunge-lite aesthetic, and too many instruments played in the style of over-educated session musicians (all technical ability, zero soul). My ears having to tolerate sounds it doesn’t enjoy hearing, yet still to come through thinking it could’ve been worse, must say a lot for the core quality of the material. 33 million though? 33 MILLION!?!
3.3
Good memories, but to much voice tricks for me to enjoy anymore.
aah de aquí viene
Always was fond of Ironic and other songs by Alanis because they reminded me of soft 90s period, which was actually my childhood. After some years, I became aware of Ironic video, once again reminding me about soft, warm 90s childhood tainted with post war struggles my parents kept me away from with music, movies and play in between constant moving. What is special about Ironic video is the cold weather, which I am fond of, and which once again reminds me of that soft childhood, my mother and small portions of happiness I was fed constantly. And yeah, outfit colors are on point. This was back in 1997. or 1998., right now I am listening to this album with my wife and our cat in faraway land, enjoying different kind of warmth and coziness, in foreign cold weather.
Better than I’m currently willing to give it credit for because Alanis’ shrill nasal vocals drive me completely up the wall.
вайбик такой чисто американский я почувствовала себя в америке 90х жестко в целом мне понравилась но я ахуела от того что это самый продаваемый женский альбом ставлю оценку исходя из своего ебануто вкуса 5/10
This is a classic but I feel it has lost its luster over time.
Heard the songs on the radio but never cared enough to listen to the album. Solids songs and performances, but not really my taste
jai un peu du mal avec alanis
I love Alanis but in her live raw performances. These are great songs but I found some of the production hard to hear, specially the doubled voices
Me encanta su estilo de canto. Tiene una voz hermosa y había algunas canciones reconocibles
Not my favourite to be honest. Had a couple of songs that grabbed my attention a bit, but I can’t say I was a massive fan of the vocals. Maybe listening again would change my opinion a bit and I definitely would listen again, I’m just not in a massive hurry to do so.
Mid emo early 2000 pop but some bangers
Dial the angst up to 11 and crank it.
Iconic
Cool album, very nostalgic of the nineties.
Cool vocal flips (sometimes a bit too much), can see why she was 90s icon
3.5
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Nostalgic I guess.
Perhaps the most 90's album ever But not in a bad way!
Very familiar sounding reminds me of early 2000s movie soundtracks, particularly for the badass character trope.
Kind of overrated album but a great time capsule of the mid-90's. Not a whole lot to recommend it beyond the hits but "You Oughta Know," "Hand in My Pocket," and "Head Over Feet"are great songs. I also liked "Forgiven" and its angst about growing up with strict church rules and structures.
I knew all the singles on this, but had never listened to the full thing. Honestly, it feels like a "you had to be there" album. I wasn't, and a lot of the deeper cuts here just don't do it for me. When her vocal style works, it really works, like on You Oughta Know, but at other times it wears thin. Lyrically too it can be really trite (not to get started on the whole Ironic debacle). I do love the song Hand In My Pocket for some reason, find it to be a real earworm, but theres more mediocrity here than I expected given its reputation.
Very odd but interesting vocals
Here’s another classic album that I had never heard all the way through. I thought that the quirks of Alanis’ voice would get super annoying over the course of the album, but that part ended up being fine.
The hits are there, but the rest of the album does not stand the test of time, though at the time it was standing out from the crowd
Good but, not my genre totally
Ironic top
The hits really hit, anybody that was raised in the 2000s know. The misses unfortunatly really miss for me. Great songs, okay album.
Shrieking onto the seen like an angry banshee of unrequited love, this is definitely something.
I enjoyed all the memories this album brought back and the more rare songs were interesting.
Still weird feels for me from my youth, although it feels possible to listen to it now without it only taking me on that journey. The sense of this being the acceptable weirdness that I could never and would never want to attain as the proper oddball genderWHAt thing I was. Or something like that. Interesting to listen to now. Some loveliness and some valuable expression of a young woman in that moment. You Learn has aged well imo.
Not so jagged
classic. pure rawness akin to alabama shakes 2nd album.
Heard one of the songs before. Good. I like the lyrics and how i would never know how it could all sounds. Lyrics could be sad or spiteful but music is upbeat. Very 90s beats.
She’s is definitely pissed off at life. This album was so huge when it came out. Some of the songs just got so overplayed. It sounds quite dated and I don’t really care for her vocal style. All that being said there are several very good songs on here and she sings with a lot of passion. 3.5
Lots of 90s hits; not a bad album. Ryan only liked the hits.
Fine
Not heard this for 20odd years. Must admit I enjoyed it more back then. Decent, but not great
Det her kunne jo vært veldig bra. Problemet e at det kommer en eller anna ballhest og skal spille grunge-gitar i hvert refreng.
Hørt til, på og fra jobb. Litt vanskelig å bedømme; forstår godt hvorfor hits er hits, men egentlig er det en ganske irriterende plate? Et par låter for mye? Hm
3½
44. nice
Didn't knew I knew this. Some 90s bangers on this album and I like the vibe of the album. Especially the opening song and the first part of the album, the way of signing gets a bit anoying at the end/repeated listens.
So unique. It's got that typical 90s grunge (like the Cranberries). I honestly feel like music like this would do well in today's age, especially if it were a bit faster. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of this music, I just don't see myself listening to it ever. But it's a good listen! Kind of reminds me of the show Daria. OK, Ironic and Not the Doctor back to back are pretty good, this album is growing on me so quickly.
Fun, direct, silly. Ticks all the boxes.
Thank you Alanis
I don't know any of these?! Apart from Ironic. 3 for Ironic alone tho
Very 90s pop record It was really difficult for me to try listen to this with fresh ears. The singles from this were huge when I was young. Growing up I was an annoying rock kid who would outright reject anything mainstream so this was tarred. Some of it does feel overtly poppy in a way that I still can't quite enjoy and it does feel very of it's time in the way that it blends in hip hop and grunge type elements slightly in the production. There is some fun lyrics though, and the vocal performances are brilliant. It's clearly a great record if only I could get over my hang ups
liked the vibe alteretive rock, reminded me of NANA. Gave Fiona Apple vibes too
Iconic album with some great singles and honestly a lot more album tracks than I expected, very strong three for me, just doesn't quite hit home for me
Its ok - an angry at my ex type Album
Some good, some okay. I’ve heard a lot of these songs on the radio before though
We all know You Oughta Know was a masterpiece and that’s what the stars are for, nothing else on the album shines as bright.
This album came out when I was 12 and I still know about 80% of the words. Big nostalgia trip. I maintain that You Oughta Know holds up.
Decent record, singles are good and the songwriting is strong. Maybe slightly dated production but doesn’t detract too much
bio mi je okej za slušat, ali malo previše angsty tinejdžerica vibe
Her voice is kinda annoying considering how popular she is, but this was a good album full of heart.
It was okay, still not my thing 100%
It’s okay. It’s got 2 or 3 songs that get me pumped, even more pumped if I’m 2 or 3 drinks in. I didn’t dislike it, but I didn’t love it.
Some absolute bangers pulled the weight of this album. Sometimes I loved her sound and sometimes I didn’t (little too squeaky). I liked it better when she wasn’t forcing her voice out of her range. I skipped 2 songs after a minute, just not my vibe.
I really liked her voice and the emotion. I thought the production was great and I loved the drums. I thought the lyrics were solid. I liked most of the progressions of the songs. I thought the album was strong and I loved a few songs, thought a few were okay, and did not care for one or two. There are a few songs I could definitely see myself replaying.
I’m not a high school girl in the mid-90s so I’m certainly not qualified to speak on the cultural appeal of this record. Musically, my initial takeaway, I really dislike her voice for large stretches of the record. She has a great voice, but the vibrato and “pouty” effect were grating. I think the record feels very 90’s and dated. However, I think the actual songs are well written and would still be hits today if redone in a modern way. Not for me, but the hits are good. 3/5
Alanis's voice is a bit rough, at first I wasn't quite fond of it. But overall she gave an enjoyable performance. Songs on this album could be divided into two categories. One is the trip hop/downtempo side, the other is the grunge/alternative rock side. I enjoy the latter more, but both are good nonetheless. I could totally see how this could be an influence to some great pop rock artists, e.g. Olivia Rodrigo
One thing's for sure, I'll never be a fan of Alanis Morissette. I respect the career she built, but I still have PTSD from music classes when our teacher tortured us with "Ironic". Definitely not an overplayed song, no, who'd think that? 😅 That song and Alanis' attempts at jodeling drop the rating of "Jagged Little Pill" for me since I'm really not too fond of mainstream pop music. There's certainly some interesting parts here and there, but it feels like most songs that aren't super well-known on here sound a bit too similar imho. On top of this, it's also very 90s. Not necessarily bad, but quirky. I bet it has a ton of fans, but it's not for me. I do respect the craft though.
It wasn’t bad.
me gustó lo que escuché, no es mi estilo pero me agradó
Not quite my cup of tea - sum songs were cool tho Vent slutningen er faktisk banger, ironic
A few great songs
liked the first 2 songs, the rest are ok? love the angst radiating out of her voice. will revisit when im in that specific headspace
Thought this was a badass album. Super cool, reminded me of Fiona Apple female rage
I figured this would be awful, but what do you know, it was actually quite decent. Alanis still annoys with her lack of understanding of the meaning of the word "irony". Rain on your wedding day isn't ironic, it's just bad luck. Someone should have sat her down and explained this and it's honestly going to make me deduct a star. So I'm going with three stars, mainly because that's "ironic" (it isn't).
i get why people love her. i also relish the fact she went sober after a horrid night with quentin t. i can relate
Pas révolutionnaire, et l’album est très répétitif les mélodies se ressemblent beaucoup Par contre les paroles sont super belles et j’aime particulièrement celles de Perfect & Forgiven qui raconte une histoire très personnelle et ça m’a aidé à crée un lien avec l’album sans connaître l’artiste Mentions honorables pour You Oughta Know,You Learn & Right Through You Par contre Mary Jane c’est le maillon faible de cet album ptn
Only knew a few songs before I listened but there were a few catchy songs in there with goof story telling and attitude.
There are a few tracks that I recognized - but wasn't a big fan of the album overall. Just not my era of music.
Really cool vocals, old corny stuff which is kinda endearing, edgy as hell. sweet guitar, vocals carry this album and they are gorgeous Bass line on wake up *chefs kiss* 6/13 saved 82/100
"You Oughta Know" and "Ironic" were the obvious standouts, and none of the other songs on the album really connected with me.
I’m starting the resolution a little early of listening to new albums at least once a week (ideally once a day) using the 1001 album generator website. This is my first pick!! I feel like this is such a good first pick for me. I’ve obviously heard of Alanis Morissette and know the classics, but I’ve never sat down and ingested her work before. I’m looking forward to listening through the album. All I Really Want - 8.5 STRONG guitar/bass combo to begin this song. I feel like I’m in a movie. This feels like the beginning to an infamous crashout. About being conflicted about things you want as a complex human being. I thoroughly enjoyed. Morissette has a very unique voice and I don’t know if would work for everyone, but I find myself really captured by the genuine approach to her music. Very groovy and I found myself head bobbing along. You Oughta Know - 9.5 I mean, c'mon. This is the classic Morissette, and for a reason. This song is powerful and I feel like I can have no real notes. I just sit and am along for the ride. The loss of half a point comes from this not being the genre I typically find myself coming to and I’m not sure of its re-listenability for me personally. But this song is top tier and I respect the hell out of its place in the zeitgeist of pop culture. Perfect - 7 Woah. Slowing it down and getting deep as hell. This song being about parents living vicariously through their children and promising an idea of unconditional love but finding fault in the things their kids do. I like the simple, driving nature of the track and how it almost hits you with this abrupt tone and harsh phrasing. Definitely packs a punch. Similar to You Oughta Know, I don't know how often I’ll come back to this in terms of relistens, but it's a strong and emotional song. “We’ll love you just the way you are if you’re perfect” is a banger of a line. Hand in My Pocket - 8.5 Another classic Morissette, if people haven’t heard this one, I’m concerned about them living under a rock. About the back and forth of being human, it really is living somewhere in between both extremes all of the time, “and what it all boils down to is that no one has it figured out just yet”. Right Through You - 7 Starting acoustic?? Ok. Driving DRIVING chorus. Powerful, teetering on the “girlboss” energy the women of the time would have run with after hearing this. But ultimately, this song is going to be about how horrible men are and are never ever clever enough to not be seen right through. Forgiven - 7.5 Alright so this is going to be a song for the religious trauma girls. About how ass backwards religion is, especially existing in a patriarcal religion like Catholocism. This track has insanely emotional writing which is meant to pull these feelings out and call for reflection about religion in general. I like how Morissette directs us to this feeling of we were kind of forced into these religions by our parents when we were kids and ultimately the teachings of those churches are not lining up with lived experiences and leads to messy life events where the church has failed us, or specifically Morissette in this instance. Very specific song and again, a little pointed for my everyday listening, but I appreciate how emotional and strong this messaging is. You Learn - 9.5 Title track!!! Jagged little pill makes an appearance in the pre-chorus. I love the messaging of this one. Basically saying that no matter what happens, anything can be a lesson and YOU LEARN. This song is probably the one that I identify with the most and could see myself listening to again. I LOVE the line about “melt it down, you’re gonna have to eventually anyway” because we really have to go through this life, we may as well take as many lessons from it that we can!!!! Head Over Feet - 8 This is a song about the nice guy, friends-to-lovers arc. “I couldn’t help it, it’s all your fault” and “you’ve already won me over in spite of me” are amazing lines. Good job to the guy in this song, he sounds like a good one. …Didn’t she date Joey from Full House though….I’m becoming nervous that this song is about him. Very cutesy song. Mary Jane - 7 Wow, vibe shift from the last song. Alanis Morissette could power a city on her pronounciation of “bab-ay” alone. I think this song is about taking care of the woman who is always taking care of others before it eats her alive. I see a lot of different applications for this song for different people, but ultimately is going to be about the price of empathy and caring for others. Ironic - 9 Another classic!! Who knew they were all on this album. Overlooking the fact that some of these example are not “irony” but maybe that’s further irony for the song. This song slaps and is absolutely DRIVEN by these vocals. Not the Doctor - 9 Another acoustic start. Loving this one and adore how this writing says that she cannot be bothered to be a caretaker for this man. These are not her problems; she’s “not the doctor,” and things are starting to progress past her pay grade. Love the call out to how backwards some relationships are, while also almost protecting herself from the expectations put on her in relationships. Wake Up - 7 Last track!! When I hear this song, it's about how a relationship is going to end if this guy is not putting in the effort to continue it, and it was never going to work out due to personality differences. He was a contrarion, passive, empty, going-through-the-motions, struggling with commitment guy who did not align with Morissette. She’s telling him to get over himself, wake up, and get out, and I’m here for that energy. “There's an obvious attraction to the path of least resistance in your life but there's an obvious aversion no amount of my insistence could make you try tonight” is just a banger line and truly the core of most relationships, that if two people are not compatible in their lives and goals, it is not going to work out. Overall - 8 Wow okay!! That album was not really what I expected, and I came away with a few new bangers to add. You Learn, Not the Doctor, and All I Really Want were my favorite songs (that I had not heard previously). My least favs were probably Perfect, Right Through You, and Forgiven because they felt a little misplaced with the rest of the tracks, but they were still solid songs! This genre and type of album are not typically what I listen to or gravitate towards. Still, I found a new respect for Morissette after listening to this album in its entirety. I liked her blunt writing style and, of course, her strong ass vocal that ends up driving a lot of these power ballads.
Ragged Little Pill has three certified 'turn it up' songs which is to say if they come on the radio, you turn them up at once, you stop talking or talk in a lower tone, your ears perk and you pay closer attention to such songs. That's pretty good. Nothing on Ragged Little Pill is worth skipping but an awful lot of it simply doesn't grab my attention and at times her voice just gets annoying but again nothing is less than interesting and some of it is pretty fascinating but not enough to get me to go out and buy a copy and add it to my collection but you can be certain that if any of the singles come on the radio I will turn them up with a happy face. That's not bad.
Never my favorite
reminds me so much of the movie "what a girl wants" independent woman music there was actually a few songs on this album that i already knew. i think that the music + vocals were both really good, artist is super talented but, i'm not the biggest fan of the sound of her voice
reminded me of my mum
You Oughta Know was my favourite from thid album!
Fed stemme, men kan også blive lidt meget med den meget luftige stemme Fedt beat Lidt ensformigt album, sangene blændes lidt samme Tekster der hitter on point om livet Kreativ afslutning
Alanis definitely has a very unique voice. I just don’t is if I enjoy it on every song. With that said, I totally understand why this was such a popular album in the 90s. Moreover, the amount of singles and songs I recognized from this record is crazy. Did all her music come from 1 album??
Hand in my pocket - perfection.
Hmrooorm
This was just too strange for my liking, singer's voice was pretty rough and the songs were interesting but not enough to keep me intrigued throughout the album's duration
Okay. Had it been a part of my culture whilst growing up, I might have well understood the hype and relate to it/
⭐️⭐️⭐️ The instrumentals are fuckin sick and the and the album flows super well. Not exactly my style (pandered for women) but would definitely revisit for the instrumentals alone. Great vocals
me if i created an album of rage and despair. i can handle a song every now and then but listening to the whole album all at once was intense
The music got better the longer I listened to it. I enjoyed some of the songs a lot and would recommend people listen to it at least two times before making up their minds. My favourite songs were: Perfect, Forgiven, You Learn, Mary Jane and Ironic.
Nearly a 4, but it doesn't hold up as well as I thought it would.
Edgy AF Interesting harmony Not a fan of her voice Middle of the album got a bit samey Good but not for me
Man she really took teenage adolescent voice cracks and turned them into a career. Some massive hit songs on this album that had a strong grip on the 90s. She would have been a great punk singer. I feel like I hear a bunch of influence for latter pop albums of the 2000s. 6/10
Seminal mid-90s album.
Hits on hits on hits. I didn't realize half of them were Alanis. Has some cheesy angst which I can imagine resonating well with an 8th grader. Only being ~20 years old at the release of this album is kinda crazy. Solid, but an album having this many hits being just solid feels like a ding to the score. Still going middle of the road 3 on an album that I think is in the top 15-20 of this list oddly.
Cool mal mehr von ihr zu hören als nur einzelne Lieder.
Really like her voice and how personal she sounds. The singles stand out, and there are many.
Lots of memories and big pop hits. The non singles tracks are just not of the same quality though
Alanis is a solid 3 for me, I like quite a bit of it but it’s not quite my thing, would have been happy to hear this on the radio at the time though as she’s definitely doing something a bit edgier than the rest were at that time
Great 90s album minus her voice
It's been awhile. I mean, the big ones are on the radio all the time up here (thanks, CanCon!), but to re-hear the whole thing is interesting: love the rage and hippydip, but I forgot just how super produced to a high polished sheen this is, and I forgot just how affected the singing is--like I cringed for a few of them. Plus, several of these songs are just not that great. Still, apex mid-90s radio.
After my first listen of this acclaimed and slightly over played album I’m left with the realization that almost half of the tracks here play several times a day at my workplace. A few I really don’t like (Hand In My Pocket) and a few I get down to (You Oughta Know). There won’t be a moment where I willingly listen to this album again, however I would’ve absolutely loved to have see this woman preform live at the time of its release. A real rocker.
Nice 90s reminiscing but not a great voice
3.5
It was a massive album at the time. I found it a bit cringe
That one song was supposed to be about the full house guy
it's fine. if i had a vagina i'd appreciate it more.
Good album with some really good songs! 6.7/10
Ok
This felt fresh when it was new. Now it mostly just feels fine.
Listening to this album feels like a journey through all the sounds of the 90s. We have angry, open lyrics about love and sex set to grungy guitars, smooth girl pop sensibilities and a drumbeat (Head over Feet) that I swear was on half the songs from the decade. As such, there is plenty here that will work for everyone, which helps explain why it was such a juggernaut album and easily Morissette's most well-known set of songs. There's lots to like but it also often feels disjointed and lacking an overall sound or aesthetic. Can't deny how catchy some of the songs are though.
I can see why this album was so big, extreme 90s energy with a lot of anger that you didn't really see in this poppy sort of style. While it's definitely a good album overall the instrumentation sounds of its time, and Alanis' singing (which is good don't get me wrong) doesn't work for me so I can't give it full marks. If it's a 5 for you I get it though
nice noisy guitars with some catchy vocal melodies. Sadly the vocals are mostly too loud for my liking and the lyrics are a little cringey.
Pretty good 6/10
Not really my thing but a good album regardless. I was offput by the first song's vocal mixing, as Alanis's voice pierces through really strong. Everything after that was really good, both mixing and melody-wise. Favorite track: You oughta know
No time for a proper review today. Decent album. Thumbs up.
pretty fun listen
i kinda thought i’d like this more based on my perceived immense respect for alanís morissette, but I think I just had to be there
My ex used to love this album. It will be hard to see it with fresh eyes. Hand in my pocket is always a bop Forgiven and you learn are solid songs
Setting aside the long standing joke about how nothing in Ironic is actually ironic (it’s just bad luck), I was really looking forward to revisiting one of the most massive albums of the early 90s. Especially since this is not one I’ve meaningfully listened to or thought about since the 90s (notwithstanding my bemusement that it has been converted to a Broadway show; millennial nostalgia cash out is real). After our recent run of Bob Dylan, I found the harmonica sounds a little triggering and —yikes — her style really hasn’t aged well (at least on the opener). A couple more songs in and that misgiving holds. The big ones still hit (mostly), with Hand in My Pocket and Head Over Feet remaining my favorites. But when Alanis misses she really misses badly, making certain songs not just the kind of tracks you can tune out while waiting for then to end but the type you need to actively skip to keep your ears from bleeding.
Jeg har utsatt dette albumet fordi jeg har tenkt at "Ironic" suger. Men "All I Really Want" overrasker. Litt sånn trommemaskin-grunge med Bob Dylan-munnspill, og utrolig kul vokal. Og jeg syns det er mye kult som skjer med melodiene og detaljene utover plata, men jeg blir lei av at det føles som musikken bare ligger under som et karaokespor til tider. Det låter litt flatt, rett og slett. Det er også grungeelementet. Vi har vel etablert at grunge ikke er så velkommen i vår lyttergruppe (med mindre det er Smashing Pumpkins). Jeg tenker også det handler mye om at det minner om veldig mye av den forferdelige musikken som ble påvirket av grungen, slik som Three Days Grace og Nickelback. Men som sagt, mye bra på melodifronten. Åpningssporet og "Hand in My Pocket" er fint. "You Learn" kunne jeg likt, om ikke produksjonen hadde vært så innmari komprimert. "Ironic"? Ikke så ille som jeg husket, men dårlig forståelse av hva ironi er
I liked this album a lot when it first came out 30 years ago. It fit in with the times then. Now it seems whiny and overdone.
I rolled my eyes when this came up. After a few songs I found myself enjoying it, felt nostalgic about this era of music. Then I stopped enjoying it and was ready for it to end. Iconic hits but can only take so much of her voice.
Surprised at how songs I recognised on this album , and Alanis has a very distinctive sound , which is not necessarily to my taste as it’s a bit warily I can see why it made the 1001 list though as it’s well put together
Alanis has a powerful voice that papers over the cracks left by the mostly bog standard '90s rock. Favorite track: You Learn
classic, I love how the 90s pop is more raw and real then todays pop. Also Alanis looks like a girl next door which makes her relatable
3.5 57:23 (13 tracks, last hidden a cappella) Full of radio hits - hard not to know this album
Banger
Best album, reminds me of college
Hearing after a long time. Some songs are really off key. And also it’s sometimes hard to take serious because of how much she over enunciates every word and how lyrics are a bit silly
I remember hearing You Oughta Know for the first time on MTV and loved it but I never actually listened to the whole album, just the other songs that were released as singles and I wasn’t as impressed. So this is my first time hearing the whole thing. It was…better than I expected based on those other singles. It’s just that after a while her voice is really grating in a shrill, nails-on-a-chalkboard way that’s very unpleasant. This is the case with too many artists for me. A couple of songs at a time? Fine. A whole album’s worth of caterwauling? Not so much. 8 for the songs themselves, 3 for the vocals.
Very "produced". Lots of studio tricks make this sound cleaner than it should. It kicked off a woman's movement in music but actual sounds derivative of itself
Meh
This is something my dad would unironically call a masterpiece
This came out my senior year of high school, and obviously I hated it. But there was NO ESCAPE from these songs, they were literally being played everywhere, and the girls I knew LOVED this album. The music cracks me up. It's like Pearl Jam was hired to play the tracks and then the producer turned everything down in the mix. Her vocal affectations are also entertaining to listen to. I remember the videos vividly. Overall, I never got this music, but for an album that I never voluntarily listened to, I sure know it well. Clearly this was a ground-breaking album and she's very talented and beautiful. Three stars for impact.
3,33 - Das Album klingt so, wie ich mir 90er-Pop vorstelle. Nicht grandios, aber kann man sich alles super anhören. Highlights: You Oughta Know, Forgiven
It’s so 90’s, I feel like I’m in a romcom
Another album where I seem to know all the songs but I don't think I've ever chosen to listen to Alanis Morissette??? Just like Sheryl Crow, I am mostly indifferent to this one as well.
There's 5 or 6 excellent songs on this album. The harmonica really stands out which I like. I would rate this album a 6 out of 10 because there are also 5 or 6 songs that are just not very good. I would not listen to this album straight through.
90s teenage girls rejoice, this album is for you. Interesting mix of pop and…grunge maybe? Very angsty. Interesting that she has a nice sounding voice in the soft parts of Ironic but that doesn’t really appear in the rest of the album. Recognized more of the songs than I thought I would. Harmonica use in All I Really Want and Head Over Feet was unexpected and fun
Wow. I loved this album back in the day, but 30 years later find dear Alanis rather annoying. I don't know when I would choose to listen to this again. Brought back good memories, though.
So much 90s attitude.
Im not sure I like the beat on the back of many songs but yeah. Same for the voice, I mean hell yeah anyone who listens to this is cool as hell but not exactly my style, at least for now.
For so long I thought Alanis was just Ironic, but I was surprised how familiar some of these tracks were. It was alright, I'll never be a superfan, but she has plenty of those
Sorta the un-hip cousin to “Exile in Guyville”, Jagged is rammed with hits, most of which hold up well. She still puts on a great live show too. 3.5
A coupler of catchy numbers on here. The irony of writing a song about irony without understanding the definition of irony! The songs which weren't singles didn't move me particularly.
Has a very specific sound from a very specific era. I don’t particularly like that era. Maybe if I was alive for that time period I would appreciate this record more. Also, what is she doing with her voice? The vocals are borderline annoying for me.
3.25
Admirably ragged and unconventional considering the massive hit it was (and still is). The hits are bedrock for the 90s, undeniably essential; the remaining album tracks just don’t hold much interest for me.
This started out rough, but got significantly better quickly. Super fun 90's album.
significant album for women's rock,, it's too bad i find her voice a lil annoying
Pretty fire, but i am with Jane in feeling that sometimes it is a bit much. I think I could be a big fan of Alanis Lessissette
interesting to me, i kinda hate her voice yet its also what makes her such a charismatic performer so i am a bit split on it. she definitely gives her all on every song which is very charming, many of the songs dont hit for me but when they hit they hit quite hard so idk, low 3 fa me Fav song: Head Over Feet
Good
Her voice becomes grating after a while, but plenty of bangers here.
I remember when this album came out, a handful of songs got regular radio play. Good album
Good album
Primeiro disco de Morissette que ouço e devo confessar que surpreendeu positivamente. Se as baladas Pop são bem convencionais, os temas de PopRock, apesar de não apresentarem impacto em suas melodias, em contrapartida são muito bem arranjados, especialmente as partes de guitarras.
7/10 Favourite: You Oughta Know Least Favourite: Mary Jane
Ahhh the late 90s were really something.