Jagged Little Pill

Such a unique singer and songwriter. The uniqueness and style is so different from tune to tune too. Great album. I thought Uninvited was on this album but it’s not- that recording is also incredible.

This was the first album I ever bought myself (in third grade). It has been such a pleasure listening to this album throughout time and 1) figuring out what she was talking about 2) actually experiencing so much of what she is talking about long after I knew the words to the songs. Each song is so special. She’s mad and they added nothing “pretty” to her vocals. All I Really Want- Its throughout the album but it was so cool for a woman to be demanding without being teeny-bop sexual. My idols up until this point were Britney and Spice Girls. Also, “why are you so petrified of silence? Here can you handle this…” so cool. You Oughta Know- HBK used to do this song. Her vocal delivery in the beginning of each verse is so awesomely creepy. I remember how shocking it was when I heard “are you thinking of me when you fuck her.” I don’t even know that I completely understood what sex was. Bass on this track makes everything which I know is Flea and so maybe I would like RHCP if Anthony Keidis wasn’t so horrible. Perfect- Listening back on this song this time made me realize that she was the OG pop artist calling out what we expect of young women. Hand in My Pocket- This is another moment in this album that my 3rd grade self couldn’t believe she sang “chicken shit”. Probably my least favorite track on the album Right Through You- Top 3 songs on this album. I love the unhinged backup vocals. “Took me out to wine, dine, 69ed me but didn’t hear a damn word I said”. Every woman can relate. Forgiven- This is probably my favorite on the album. Each lyrics is so good. Her delivery is so haunting. Best lyrics “You know how us Catholic girls can be…We make up for so much time a little too late” and “I confessed my darkest deeds to an envious man” You Learn- I don’t love this chorus anymore but I remember relating so much when I was younger. Head Over Feet- What an adorable love song. I wish someone picked this for weddings. Mary Jane- this is my second favorite song on the album. Vocal delivery is the best. Ironic- not a huge fan but the chorus is so catchy. Not the Doctor- “I don't want to be your glass of single malt whiskey. Hidden in the bottom drawer” and “I don't want to be the sweeper of the egg shells that you walk upon” Wake Up- I don’t remember this song. The only song I don’t know all the words too. Your House- This was the reason I knew about ghost tracks. It’s so creepy. Love that is a capella and so different than the rockiness of the rest of the album.

I recommend biting off more then you can chew to anyone I certainly do I recommend sticking your foot in your mouth at any time Feel free Throw it down (the caution blocks you from the wind) Hold it up (to the rays) You wait and see when the smoke clears One of the top 100 albums of all time. Every track is solid, and the theme is outstanding. 5/5

A classic of the 90s.

An angry classic.

Where do I begin with but excellence A masterclass in lyricism. the 1996 grammys was a hot mess but i am happy she won aoty, also she's not a one hit wonder, homegirl wrote so unsexy for fucking sake I find it quite interesting how young women in their brutal coming of age albums, they are able to communicate what seems so difficult to explain It's not just a good band, good production, good singing but superb lyrics I feel at one with this album because it's more than the acclaim but it touches every soul it encounters All I Really Want: it screams so absurdist theory, harmonica queen, that is how you OPEN A FUCKING ALBUM You Oughta Know: dump your ex now, i don't care if you don't want to, headbanger, Hayley Williams origin story Perfect: the African child in me is screaming, I am tired of pleasing parents who don't even care about me Hand In My Pocket: very social change, ce n'est pas un pipe, love it, harmonica icon You Learn: life lessons, very croony, join Mitchell would be proud, troubadour alert Head Over Feet: swoony girl beat, still catchy tho, love a good harmonica break, Alanis is really good at those, she's those folk men a run for their MONEY Not The Doctor: awesome work ironic: the bridge actually gives me mental strife sometimes, that's how good it is, i love a good life lessons song, you'd hear this song and think homegirl has lived a lifetime but nope, only two decades. excellent, English teachers around the world are itching to use this in their lesson plan, they complain too much but there is irony. I REALLY WANT TO USE THIS IN A JUKEBOX MUSICAL, i am kinda upset at the musical version of this still good stuff the bass! i don't know how she casually got RHCP to play for her at times but i love that for her this album belongs in the louvre (no I'm not listening to melodrama again for the 250th time crying at 3am, YOU ARE!) in all seriousness, God bless this piece of work, cemented her in greatness from one Canadian gal to another, thank you so much Alanis

When you realise the bass on You Oughta Know is one of the best lines of all time, it's no surprise that Flea played it. Just a great album. Several songs that are played way too often but they're so good they never lose their freshness. Always something else to please your ears.

I liked it way more than I thought I would. A pretty overall kickass album with a great mix of 90s rock with in your face lyrics, and soft delicate ballads. Morissette's vocals have a decent range depending on the song too. You Oughta Know and Ironic I've heard before but only on the radio, so it was nice knowing where I can find them in the future. Came away liking Hand In Hand and You Learn a lot as well. It does go a bit too 90s and in your face with Morissette's vocals so its not for every mood, but is a fantastic one for most.

Total classic. No bad songs

Pretty much a perfect time album. Pra tically half the songs were successful singles back during my youth. Made her an international star. Easy to listen to, alternative but with huge crossover appeal.

Her best work I think, some great songs on this a rightfully on the list. I love "All I really Want" "Ironic" and "You Oughta Know"

Definitely a product of its time and I suppose a lot of my enjoyment comes from nostalgia but this album really does have a bunch of great songs on it. I “faved” just about every song on the album.

I felt nostalgic for the times I didn't have. But maybe this album found me in the right time anyways.

Did I know all the words, scream sing the very loudly, and listen to the full album twice? 1000p!!

Great rock album with a ton of classic tunes

One of my favorites. I just relate to her.

A fantastic album which should be a surprise to nobody. I have many nostalgic memories of listening to this on cassette. Too many good songs to list!

Perfect time capsule.

Fy fuck vad bra det är

Wat een album. In 1995 was alternatieve rock ongeveer op z’n grootst op de radio (in Nederland KinkFM) en op de (toen nog) muziekzenders MTV en TMF. Een sterke stem, ijzersterke composities van Glen Ballard en de teksten die oprecht, gevoeld, en met humor of een middelvinger gezongen zijn. En dan ook die sterke eerste single You oughta know met Flea en Dave Navarro maakte alles vloeibaarder. Zes sterke singles van één album. Ze heeft het niet meer kunnen evenaren, maar goed, als dít je legacy is dan mag je dik tevreden zijn. Het is rock, stevig genoeg (legit) maar ook poppy en meezingbaar.

This is the first album I’ve been generated which I’d say I’m already very familiar with. It has been a few years since listening to it in full, but there will certainly be a somewhat positive leaning bias going into this. Songs I already know: all of them Favourite after listening: You Oughta Know, Hand In My Pocket Overall: 10/10 Now I know that it might seem like a high score, and you might be wondering how this album can rank as one of the best of all time but hear me out. Every ranking is personal to my own enjoyment, rather than how revolutionary the music might be. With that in mind, I can honestly say there is not a single song on here that I would ever skip past. Every song could have been released as a single (and a lot of them were). My partner and I often finding ourselves singing songs from this album when going about the house - “I’ve got one hand in my pocket, and the other one’s washing the dishes!” I know that the song Ironic doesn’t actually contain any Ironic situations, but I’d say that’s pretty ironic in itself. All in all, I’d say this is a must hear for anybody with at least a slight interest in 90’s alt music.

I listened to this in high school... too much

I'll take "albums that defined a generation" for 200.

A great debut album. She’s still as gorgeous as she was back then too

Split up with boyfriend, throw troll at 14-inch TV with built in VHS recorder, watch Friends, have terrible hair, get shot by your brother's supersoaker, listen to Alanis Morissette. Because it's great. Especially You Oughta Know. And the typewriter font everyone used everywhere.

5/5 This album is so classic. I know every song so well. I thought that when it came up on the list I would think it was dated and lost some of its power, but nope, still great. love it.

It's been easily a decade since I've listened to this album from front to back but the summer of '95 is was on perpetual repeat. That year I was a theater projectionist, but also for extra cash I cleaned three of the theaters in that six plex 3 mornings a week. Those audiences were absolute pigs. Endless popcorn spills, sitting on top of endless streams of sticky gross pop spills. SO. MUCH. MOPPING. This album helped me through that time, blasting it through the speakers. I can honestly say this album is as solid as it gets from start to finish with great songs to empower you through a time when for me things were not great. She was going through some shit. I was going through some shit of my own. She was a great shoulder to lean on. Great nostalgia trip going through this one again.

Este fue de los primeros CDs que tuve y la verdad es que qué buen disco. Me da gusto saber que ha envejecido con gracia y en esta ocasión me gustaron más las letras, supongo que de lo que habla me es más cercano ahora que cuando salió. You Oughta Know y Hand In My Pocket fueron las mejores, pero todas las canciones son buenas.

One of the best pop albums of the 90s. Not a bad song on this album.

Buen disco con muchos éxitos. Vinilo.

En su tiempo no la soportaba. Pero ...

Flawless right down to the terrible harmonica on One Hand.

Lots of hits here - way more than I thought. This album holds up well. Her voice is so unique and communicates so much emotion. The band is just classic 90's. You Oughta Know still hits like a sledgehammer.

Love this album

Wow forgot about this one. Great 90s memories

Alanis Morissette was inescapable in the mid to late 90s. I'm 95% sure I never owned this album, but the 5% is there because I know several of these songs by heart anyway. A fresh listen several years later reveals something raw and brutally honest, not to mention replayable. This album was lightning in a bottle. Best track: You Oughta Know

Maybe it's just nostalgia but this really worked for me. I forgot how many singles this album had and how much radio airplay it got. I won't say I'm an Alanis fan but it's hard not to give something 5 stars that I had so much fun listening to.

Long time ago that I listened to this album as a whole. And it turns out to be even much better than I remembered. Not just the singles but all songs are top class: golden melodies, passionate vocals. It's aggressive and moving, tender and strong. A landmark of the nineties.

One of the best...

One of the formative albums of my youth. Forgive me for my biased opinion.

Haha god damn I like Alanis. So many choices she makes on here that should be obnoxious on paper, but just end up being extremely charming *“HOWWwOWWowwW apprOAHpriaTe”* absolutely delightful

I loved listening to this again- it took me back to my angsty teens!

Easily one of the greatest debuts ever.

ainda bem que não morreu 8

My sister bought this record and I acted too cool for it even though I was intrigued. There were so many singles from the record. And Taylor Hawkins was her touring drummer. He slays in a performance of "You Oughta Know" on Letterman. This record is Morrissette's finest moment, by far.

How good is this

Another surprisingly great record. Alanis is a great songwriter, and you can tell by the composition of these songs that the production was also top notch.

Feels like being a teenager

I don't think I'm the right audience for this album, but it sure is classic to me. I also mentally tie it a bit to Wildflowers, in the way the singer partnered with a producer to make a mid-90s emotionally resonant classic. Yeah, she oversings, but the rough takes make it even better. Hadn't pulled this out in a very long time. Oh, and that song with Navarro and Flea makes me think of an alternate history of Alanis over Chili Peppers compositions.

I love this album, and I love Alanis Morissette, so this is going to be a biased review. There is something distinct about her sound and vocals that makes her stand out. Even if I'd never heard some tracks before, I'd know it's her because she's just that unique. Apart from the classic Ironic, all the other tracks are worth listening to too.

Simply amazing.

Love this album; it has some great energy and fun lyrics. The music doesn't stand out too much, but it is also are on point.

A one of a kind talent! Love this album. Favorite tracks: You Learn, One Hand in my Pocket, You Oughta Know

This is a taste-defining album for me - one of the first CDs I owned. Still love it. The anger and rage filtered through grungy 90s pop hooks land perfectly.

Apenas a voz da minha adolescência. Perfeito.

One of my favourite albums ever. Every song is amazing, her vocals are so raw and emotional. Phenomenal.

Totally surprised that I enjoyed all the songs I wasn't familiar with!

Bom

Hit after hit after hit. I even loved the lesser known tracks.

Classic

I loved this album in high school and still have the CD. Love it even more now.

A la, a la Alaniss!

Isn't it iconic

This one goes up on my list 😘

: )

The very first one. Duh!

Amazing album. Her vocals are incredible on this and the emotions are palpable.

Me and Kate joke that this is the greatest album ever written.....but it's not entirely a joke, this angsty album is full of tunes that feel very nostalgic now, sound of 90s. Alanis has an interesting voice and the production on this album puts the vocals right in your face. There's also some interesting guitar parts and vocal melodies throughout

I think this still holds up well. A few lines are a bit clunky but that was probably always part of the appeal anyway - Alanis laying her individuality and attitude out there, no effs given. And there are some cracking 90s alt-rock tunes to boot. 4.5, but I'll round up. It's what my sister would want. Also, I've just found out Flea features on this record. Every day's a school day.

Fantastic bit of nostalgia. There is not a bad track on this - excellent lyrics and great music (albeit dated firmly in the 90s) Five stars well earned. Oooh, but does she actually understand the meaning of "ironic"? Who cares!

Oh yes, a quintessential 90s classic. A fantastic listen from start to finish, with good songs throughout and massive hits inbetween.

i have always loved this album. you oughta know is just BOMB. new appreciation for forgiven.

It seems to me this was a much more influential and groundbreaking album then it gets credit for. I remember see her the first time on SNL and being taken aback. I think this is a great album.

Raw. An incredibly performed record. No notes. Favorite tracks: "Mary Jane", "Ironic", "All I Really Want", "Hand In My Pocket"

Catchy, emotionally charged, sonically fun and somewhat experimental for its time. While this isn't a frequented genre for me, I think this is peak 90s pop/rock that has aged pretty well.

Love!

Wait, she was 20 when she co-wrote and recorded this? Whoa. It's a nearly perfect album, and yet another one I've never listened to as such. This is why I'm here. I don't need to go on about the perfection of the six singles that came from this album. They speak for themselves. But in the context of an hour of listening it's all the more amazing how they go together with each other and the rest of the songs. "Perfect" will make you gulp (at the least!) if you're the parent of a teenager. I like that there's a raw edge to the singing in this one. "Right Through You" is so timely. Why didn't we talk about this more in 1995? You could make a two line poem from "You took a long, hard look at my ass/And then played golf for a while." That says all you need to know. "Your shake is like a fish/You pat me on the head" Ew. Ew. Ew. So happy she gets revenge. "Forgiven" is a powerful, emotional real song that goes so well with "Perfect." That anguished adolescent struggle to figure out how to reconcile who you feel you are, who you want to be, with who you are told you are supposed to be. Which is all the more terrifying for those who are threatened with eternal damnation for getting it wrong. "Mary Jane" was the one non-single that most grabbed my attention the most while listening through the album the first time. I've known a number of Mary Janes in my life and this brought them to mind vividly. "Not the Doctor" seems to be a good sequel and prescription to Mary Jane. "Wake Up" is a lovely end to the original album. Special bonus for the special bonus a cappella track "Your House." Scoring these albums has been tricky. I think about balancing the quality of singing, the backing music (interesting instrumentation played well), the songwriting and lyrics, the collection and progression of songs as an album, whether it's got a good beat and I can dance to it, and so on. Rating this album is easy, 'cause yes.

I have been a fan of this album since its release and I still am!

What were you doing when you were 21? This woman was recording a masterpiece. Incredible.

Consider how unlikely it was that this album ever existed: After recording a couple of successful Canadian teen dance/pop records Alanis Morissette gets dropped from her label. Then at age 21 comes back to deliver 12 powerful, unflinching, passionate, honest, deep, dramatic personal songs with a range and depth most people couldn’t express in a lifetime. This is one of those once-in-a-lifetime creations that sits at the top of the pile of my favorite albums. I don’t have a favorite song. Instead, how about some favorite moments… “Why are you so petrified of silence? Here, can you handle this?” - All I Really Want. “Every time I scratch my nails down someone else’s back I hope you feel it” - You Oughta Know (toxic males: please note how angry one can be without resorting to firearms). “We’ll love you just the way you are, if you’re perfect” - Perfect. “And what it all comes down to is that everything’s gonna be quite alright” - Hand in My Pocket. “You took me out to wine-dine-sixty-nine me, But didn’t hear a damn word I said” - Right Through You. “My brothers they never went blind for what they did but I may as well have” - Forgiven. “I recommend getting your heart trampled on to anyone” - You Learn. “You treat me like I’m a Princess, I’m not used to liking that, You ask how my day was” - Head Over Feet. “‘Cause all that matters, Mary Jane, is your freedom, So keep warm my dear, keep dry, Tell me what’s the matter Mary Jane?” - Mary Jane. “Life has a funny, funny way of helping you out” - Ironic. “I don’t want to be the sweeper of the eggshells that you walk upon and I don’t wanna be your other half, I believe that one and one make two” - Not The Doctor. “We’ll there’s an apprehensive naked little trembling boy with his head in his hands, and there’s an underestimated and impatient little girl raising her hand” - Wake Up. “So forgive me, love, If I cry in your shower, So forgive me love, For the salt in your bed” - Your House

The universe is fucking with me at this point. A whole album about losing someone you love to another woman. Cheers.

5/5 - Iconic release

Holds up like yesterday. Forgot how many singles were on this album.

Didn't even have to listen to know this is a 5 for me (but I listened anyway.)

Buen disco con muchos éxitos.

Such a great album. When this album came out I was obsessed with Alanis Morissette. The mid-to-late 90s belonged to her. Every song on this album may not be perfect (only one is actually) but it is SO good and it just brings back so many memories...it is a solid 5/5 for me. Standouts: You Oughtta Know, Perfect, Hand in My Pocket, You Learn, Ironic, Right Through You, Head Over Feet. And in case you are wondering the one perfect song, is "Perfect". But You Oughtta Know that right?

Classic

Another best! Quirky cool Alinis never disappoints

Love this album

muito bom, melhor do que eu esperava

Quintessential 90's - enjoyed all songs except for last track.

One of my favorite albums ever

I was worried going into this album that this was just gonna be another album that has a strong female vocalist with a piano. Within the first minute, my expectations were subverted. Alanis' voice matches the chaos of 90's alternative rock and the angst that comes with it. Highlights: 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 10.

No wasted tracks on this album. I knew most of the singles (6!) as a teen but never listened to the full album. Great stuff - catchy, edgy, angsty, varied.

Nostalgia maybe but love this album

The pedantic complaining about “Ironic” is *literally* the most annoying thing in the universe. You know what she meant. Everyone talks about this album being really bitter, but it’s actually the upbeat songs that are standout for me. Favourite track: “Head over Feet” is kinda the perfect love song.

Very good

That album with the one song.

Muy bien Alanis!

Honestly this shit fucking bangs. Lot of sneaky hits in this one that I liked more and more as I listened multiple times. A surprising 5 but a 5 nonetheless Saved: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Ironic*

Easy 5 for me.

It's honestly a crime how long it's been since I listened to You Oughta Know. That song is incredible and the beginning of the album matches it. With songs that are an emotional TRIP, rocking instrumentation, and powerful lyrics, this is certainly one of my favorite albums I've heard so far. Overall, I think the harmonica solos are a negative (especially on Head over Feet) but at least they're unique. This album also sounds a lot like Dear Evan Hansen (or I guess more correctly DEH was probably inspired by Alanis Morissette). That's to say that it's really dramatic and I love it. Morissette also sounds like Idina Menzel at times which is also pretty cool and I see why this was turned into a musical. Favorite Songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, Forgiven, Ironic, Not the Doctor Least Favorite Song: Head over Feet Decent 9/10

I will always love this album, it will always take me back to emotional high school days. I'd blast this album and take long drives and sing at the top of my lungs

maybe 4.5 but instantly re-listened , mix of rocky, angry and poppy tunes. loved it.

Amazing album. Should devolve into meaningless trite but as good as it was 25 years ago.

100/100 1 million / 5 God I fucking love this album so much lol. I can sing along to pretty much every song. No skips. Nostalgia. Feelings. Telling men theyre garbage. It’s all so. perfect.

crazy to go from Green Eyes on Mama's Gun to All I Really Want. I'm hooked immediately. Her rage just drips from every single note and vocal stab. Loads of different layers. It feels beat up and triumphant at the same time. Head Over Feet, You Outta Know, Ironic? All on the same album?

Oh 1995. That was 25 years ago and Alanis Morissette still sounds as original, as witty and as endearing as ever. The writing is frustrated without being angry, full of the gorgeous Gen X slacker irony (get it?) that has lost its way in the post internet days. While some may balk at Alanis' voice, the lyrics beneath it are so intricate and cutting that you can't help but sing along. There's pain, but there's triumph. Like "Hand in my Pocket" there's contradictions, there's a feeling of being stuck in the middle. Of feeling out of place. But then there's these moments of sweetness like on "Head over feet" full of the confused feeling that new love brings. Emotions are complicated, we're complicated and yet this album evokes that sentiment perfectly. Isn't that Ironic?

Flea and dave Navarro on “you oughta know”

I've been meaning to listen to this for a while, and it turns out that about half of it are some of the most played radio hits of my childhood. All those songs are fantastic, and the deep cuts are good too.

Love the harmonies, a little rough on the solo vocals

Did not expect to enjoy this as much as I did. Very samey samey to begin with, but after a couple play throughs I really loved this. Pretty much all of her best stuff on one album, and the epitome of female anger in the 90s. Loved it.

This album is absolutely brilliant - her iconic vocals cut through each song like a knife, so striking and impactful, yet dynamic to each song that she performs. The songwriting is catchy yet really clever, and the 3-4 big hits are absolutely killer. Hand In My Pocket is my favourite, but the others all hit the spot too. There are 2-3 tracks that don’t hit the same heights for me, but overall it’s a superb listen. 9/10.

and what it all comes down to… i hear some joni mitchell, cranberries, etc.

Highlights: You Oughta Know, All I Really Want, Ironic, Hand In My Pocket, Perfect, You Learn, Head Over Feet. 4.4

The Good: We feel bad, we get medicine! The Bad: It’s a jagged pill to swallow… The Ugly: I don’t know, Alanis’s outfits back in the ‘90s??? How I recall this album landing… and many of us wondering how it was possible that someone with such an odd voice was getting sooooo much attention? Middle ‘90s were a time where the ladies were getting their foothold in the music scene though; No Doubt, Shania Twain, Whitney Houston, Melissa Ethridge, Bjork… and on and on I could go… fucking Spice Girls… Anyway, Alanis, she was kind of special… in the way she seemed to feel totally uncomfortable on stage, yet becoming a rolemodel for plenty. I am glad that she was not a one-day fly on the wall, and able to grace us with music for a good decade, before sliding into oblivion as many others did post ‘90s, well… except for Bjork… and Gwen Stefani… and even Britney Spears… Should this album be on a list of things you need to hear before you die? Yes. It was a pivot moment in music history where alternative music became the new pop music… but you’d need to explain that to people. Anyway, there was a moment around track #3 that I started getting irritated with Alanis’s voice… but that smoothed out a track or two later… so, 4* as this is a great album, but not great enough for top score!

Really liked it. Great album with incredible energy from the 19 year old Canadian who made it. Excellent start.

Achingly 90s, fun, really well crafted songs. A great voice, there’s not much not to like about this album. Ironic is such a good song, as is one hand in my pocket. Some of the lyrics are cheeeesy asf but that’s kind of the point? 4.0/5.0 Best Song: Ironic/One Hand

A lot of bangers, this is the whole of the 90s distilled into an album. I can see why it was so massive, the big songs are very good and big for obvious reasons. I think her song writing is a little bit bizzare at times, but i think that is part of the charm

Straight up didn't realise so many of those songs were all on one album.

Despite hating most of this when I was in my early 20s and it was all overplayed so much on the radio, this is a stellar album from start to finish. Hard to believe how many huge songs she had all on one album.

Rock solid through 9 songs, then weakens. Not just a singles album but an incredible work of embodied sincerity, top tier production, and vocal performance that innovates through today. We need an artists like Alanis today. What we have are self-aware, meta, and irony layered confessionals that arent

a very raw and 90's album. iconic lyrics. "forgiven" is definitely top place for me. "in the name of the father, the skeptic and the son. i had one more stupid question."

The highs are high and this album is rightfully on this list, but in my honest opinion it also has a couple of misses.

This, along with Cracked Rear View, might be the most decisively 90’s North American album. Not that it’s the best album of the 90’s (it’s great, of course), but it’s hard to imagine this becoming a massive hit in any other decade. And it was massive indeed. According to Chartmasters it is the 10th highest selling album OF ALL TIME. It’s long been fascinating to me just how insanely successful this record was. It is 17x platinum in the U.S., which is more than Dark Side of The Moon, Sgt. Peppers, Abbey Road, or Nevermind. It’s gone platinum 7 more times than Radiohead’s entire discography combined. It did some wild numbers. It’s also a pretty good album! The hits are definitely bangers, especially Ironic with its killer hooks in the chorus. Even though I’m a kid of the 90’s, I don’t really have a huge nostalgia factor for it (my parents weren’t the type to let an 8 year hear a song referencing movie theater blow jobs), which I think is necessary to call it a masterpiece in my humblest opinion. There’s no doubting its influence, and these songs can be heard in Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, and others today.

A very good album

Jagged Little Pill - Alanis Morissette 1995 Jagged Little Pill stands as a thoroughly decent and engaging alternative rock listen, heavily anchored by a phenomenal, uninhibited performance from Alanis Morissette. Her characteristically raw, conversational delivery serves as the definitive standout element of the entire experience, injecting a genuine sense of emotional stakes into every track. This vocal intensity is matched by excellent, crisp production choices from front to back that seamlessly balance mid-90s post-grunge grit with sharp pop sensibilities, ensuring the album holds together remarkably well as a cohesive body of work. While the tracklist offers a highly solid listening experience throughout, the beautifully melancholic and protective narrative of "Mary Jane" emerges as the true standout of the record, capturing a level of vulnerability that cuts through the noise. Alongside it, the biting critique of "Right Through You," the culture-defining irony of "Ironic," and the heavy, slow-burning build of "Wake Up" serve as the clear highlights that elevate the album's lasting impact. 4/5

Surprisingly remembered Sheena Ringo when I listened to it, maybe this was an inspiration for her? Either way, quite cool, a bit screamy vocals accompanied by a washed out guitar. I liked “You Outta Know”.

Love the anger, love the passion, raw and reminiscent of that era for me.

A record of its time that seem to come out of nowhere, it's an emotionally charged breakup record with great pop tunes, incisive if literal lyrics, and an edge. Alanis' whiny and limited vocal delivery can grate, but the songs are strong and the sincerity is there. Not a classic, but a strong statement.

Her best

Makes me wonder how much it would cost to commission Morissette to write and record an album about your own ex

Good stuff!!! Excellent vocals/lyrics backed by strong band!!

Excellent

Great album!

A bit too long

Aivan ihana ja ikoninen ääni. Ehkä jutut koskee nuorien tyttöjen sanoituksia, mutta aivan ihana ja ikoninen

Alanis is epic, her voice does get a bit annoying towards the end of the album. As an album person, I do prefer to listen to her songs randomly, rather than an album because of that

Ironic is almost one of the less good songs on this album? This actually really surprised me, I was expecting to not like it. Her songwriting is great and it's a consistent ride. Shoutout to you learn, head over feet, and not the doctor.

> 1001 Albums - Day 2 # Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (1995) | First Listen 1. All I Really Want - 8/10 | liked that intro 2. You Oughta Know - 8/10 3. Perfect - 9/10 4. Hand in My Pocket - 9/10 ❤️ | love the way she sings in this one 5. Right Through You - 9/10 6. Forgiven - 10/10 ❤️ 7. You Learn - 9/10 8. Head over Feet - 8/10 9. Mary Jane - 7/10 10. Ironic - 9/10 | i can see why this is the most streamed 11. Not the Doctor - 7/10 12. Wake Up - 8/10 Notes: it's cool, maybe if i get more into this type of genres i might appreciate it more. 84/100

8/10 - Great album. Whole listen was enjoyable. Lots of strong instrumentals and the combination of them with Alan is Morissette's unique singing style worked so well. Well worth the listen.

some classic songs on this one, undoubtedly worth a listen.

excellent 90s peak angst yodel singing, fun songwriting and lyrics. fun production with drum machines, some amazing bass playing!

Sometimes it’s easy to be cynical but this is still really good! I actually appreciated the album cuts a lot, probably just because they were new to me. The singles are good, of course, but I’ve also heard them all roughly 1,000 times during the course of my life. There is a theatricality to these songs. You can tell Morissette was an actress. She “plays” these songs. No surprise this album eventually became a Broadway show. They’re very showtune-y, in a modern way. Great stuff.

oii, lessgoo! i saw this after just having woken up and i am so happy now. all i really want: you oughta know: perfect: hand in my pocket: right through you: forgiven: you learn: head over feet: mary jane: ironic: not the doctor: wake up: overall:

Alanís reinaaaa

Girl power to the nth degree. Great songs that take on the inequality of being female but with a sliver of hope. I listened to this album a lot back in the 90's but never really listened that hard to the lyrics. I'm looking forward to hearing what my 30 year old daughter thinks of it. Only complaint is the 90's era production that seems to make the music sound a little thin or something--not sure i know how to describe it but it's a 90's sound.

This is what a 90's album sounds like. It's messy at points, but passionate throughout. I listened to this on my laptop on Apple Music and I do not know if it was the Dolby Atmos, or if it was some other setting, but her vocals were sounded like they were pushed right into my face, more so than if I listened on Spotify. With that I was able to pick up on the imperfections in her voice, but it still all works. Just a good album, Biggest Hit - You Oughta Know Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - Mary Jane Not So Hidden Gem - Head Over Feet

Its a good album with a lot of great songs

Gut

This is the 90s. Every single thing about it. Mega hits, alt vibe, lyrics and instrumentation that are soaked in the era. It feels like a visit to the nostalgic land.

really enjoyable, definitely not a sound i gravitate towards but there's a few songs in here that i see myself coming back to (specifically "Ironic" and "Wake Up")

Her voice does become a little annoying in some of the songs, but it's emotional honesty makes it one of the defining albums of the ‘90s. It is relatable frustration.

What a great album from front to back. I'm not sure if I'd be able to pick random deep cuts and listen out of order which is why I'm not giving this a 5, but I'm really glad I listened to this

Incredible first album to be given 🫶 Great songs, first time listeninf to in full. You Oughta Know, Ironic, and One Hand In My Pocket are bangers

CANCON legend

Move over divorced dad music, this is divorced mom music.

Very solid album. It’s great back to go listen to this outside of the music of the time.

General thoughts: I was curious about Alanis Morrissete's music. I had no idea what to expect. Surprisingly, I already knew two of this album's songs. 'Jagged Little Pill' has a 2000s vibe and the tone is rebellious but tame at the same time, scorny even. The genre influences range from pop to rock to urban to post-grunge. I would classify it as a 'Contemporary adult nearing a life crisis'. The album is consistent, the tracks are well-produced, and the songs are always catchy. From that perspective, it's a really enjoyable pop-rock album, tailored for a big audience, like almost any song could be part of a TV show soundtrack. The selection of instruments is nice, particular kudos to the usage of the harmonica. Next point, her voice. I'd normally dislike the tone in her voice, but it actually suits the music. Some tracks, like the acapella 'Your House', demonstrate the capabilities of her voice and show that the 'Jagged Little Pill' tone is a deliberate style choice. In this regard, tougher tracks remind me of Bôa. I got this at the same time as Aimee Mann, and I have to compare them. Morrisette's music is more predictable and artificial, but her energy delivery is powerful, the lyrics are better, but her topics are worse. Just from the lyrics alone, I imagine Morrisette is kinda a crazy bitch. Even then, the bottom line is 'Jagged Little Pill' is objectively better than Aimee's 'Whatever', and that mildly infuriates me, as Aimee has more interesting things to offer. I don't see myself listening to 'Jagged Little Pill''s whole run again, but I do see that for 'Whatever'. Outstanding song(s): Ironic Forgiven Weakest song(s): You Oughta Know (Jimmy the Saint Blend) / Your House (a capella) - I have a problem with this song; it makes no sense for a titled track in an album and makes less sense as a closer. The alternate mix is worse than the final version, so why put it there? The acapella song is very cool and shows me a more controlled version of Alanis M.'s voice, but it still doesn't make sense as a closer. There's a one-minute-long silence between the two parts, too. I mean, even as an interlude, it doesn't make sense for it to be part of the setlist; it should be a track for a special edition release or part of a bootleg or something, but for a studio album, it completely destroys the flow of the setlist. Cover: 90-00 wave of shitty covers Real rating: 3.73

I was pretty worried about this going in, I had heard You Oughta Know before and it’s a very hit or miss song for me, but this ended up being a really strong album for me. She’s got a really fun voice, and she’s very compelling. Admittedly, I did zone out a lot of this album cause I was working on a project, but it was still a really solid one. Favorites: You Oughta Know, Ironic, Not the Doctor

Ah, good old Angry Alanis, this was absolutely huge when it came out, smack bang in the middle of the 90's. Pretty amazing that 'You Oughta Know' was such a massive radio hit with references to blow-jobs in a theatre and thinking of someone else whilst shagging. The album starts with a bang with 'All I Really Want' and 'You Oughta Know' which are perfect for screaming along with whilst driving too fast in your car. But that's just the start, there are a heap of singles on here that worm their way into your ears - 'Hand In My Pocket', 'You Learn', 'Head Over Feet', and of course, the much derided 'Ironic'. Although some of the lyrics don't stand up well to deeper inspection, it's a hit, it's catchy and it has a killer hook in the chorus. Hard not to love it, even if you feel goofy singing along to some of the sillier lyrics. I guess it's understandable that she never quite reached these hallowed heights again in her career, as how the hell do you follow up a breakthrough like this? Maybe you don't need to, and you just do what you want for the next 30 years or so...........

Classic late 90’s

Great 90’s angst

Hell hath no fury like an Alanis scorned.

Jagged Little Pill is an album i got close to 5 staring. The only songs on this album that i was really familiar with were You Oughta Know and Ironic and i definitely had heard bits and pieces of a few of the other ones too. I really liked a lot of the things this album did. The music was always really interesting with harmonica segments that actually worked well with the songs combined with the standard pop rock fare but also Morisette's vocals were really good here too. The only reason i didn't give this album 5 stars is because most of the songs lacked a certain punchiness which would put them over the top. Despite that, it is a really great album that more than deserves it's place here. Best Song: Ironic Worst Song: Right Through You

Very fun listening. A lot of the songs are very similar but I really like the rhythm and the vibe. A few songs I'd never heard like Mary Jane that were very different. The classics hit hard though. Such a fun album

I've heard a lot of praise for Alanis Morissette as a songwriter, but I didn't really understand it until I sat down and paid attention to this album. She isn't exactly subtle, and there are a few clunky moments (e.g. the infamous ten thousand spoons line), but she more than makes up for it with her raw anger and sharp sense of humor. This is primarily a breakup album, but she deals with a lot of other topics, such as Catholic guilt on Forgiven, parental expectations on Perfect, and depression on Mary Jane, and she makes all these very familiar topics feel fresh and new with how much passion she puts into the performance and the writing. I liked the combination of grungy guitars and trip-hop electronic drums that comprise the bulk of this album, it reminds me of a more restrained version of the Garbage album I recently listened to. This isn't the most revolutionary album on the planet, but it's such a well constructed and charming piece of pop rock that it ended up winning me over.

To my ears it sounds a bit dated now. However, I remember it being ground breaking at the time and a genuinely great album. Her singing style can irritate at times but it’s all subjective I suppose.

Album of my childhood. Much better angry white girl music. Enjoyed this way more the pj Harvey.

Day 276 Wouldn’t quite go the full marks as there’s definitely a few songs on here where her unique voice becomes slightly grating, but the stuff on this album that’s good is really fucking good. Highlights All I really want You oughta know Head over feet

I already love the intro music. Immediately. Liked the beats, rhythm and vocals too. Cute lyrics. My teenage self would connect with the lyrics probably. Or maybe not. It is triggering my overstimulation syndrome (that's what I call it when some beats or loudness of a music make me overstimulated; not necessarily a bad thing in terms of music). Apparently this genre is called 'lilith'.

A very nostalgic album for me as this was one of the first albums I ventured into when I started to listen to my 'own' music. Some of the lyrics are quite clunky now 15 years later but still familiar

Tuttuja hittejä mutta myös loistavia, entuudestaan tuntemattomia biisejä. Eihän tämän levyn hiteiltä ole voinut ysärillä välttyä varmaan missään päin maailmaa, on tämä ollut niin valtava albumi. Vaan enpä ole itse tätä omistanut enkä varmaan kokonaan alusta loppuun kuunnellut. Ja onhan tämä maineensa ja menestyksensä veroinen. Ei huonoja biisejä. Ja onhan You Oughta known lyriikat aikamoiset nuoren naisen kynästä. Parhaat biisit You oughta know, Forgiven ja Wake up. 4/5

the 2000's asshole accent on the first one made me want to kms but the rest of the album was great

Favourite: - you oughta know

Ben normaal echt niet van de rock type muziek, maar dit was wel een vibe 7.5/10

some bangers in there

Hit after hit after hit. I havent listened to this album in full ever but heard 8 or 9 of the songs just by being out in the world 30 years ago. I enjoyed hearing these songs today and I think this album has aged really well.

Classic angst. Realized she’s right between Joni Mitchell and Rush.

There's such an edge to her voice that I forget there are happy songs on this album. This still feels like one of the angriest albums I've ever heard, largely I think because of the rangers of her voice and the lyrics -- and she's got a knack for a turn off phrase and for storytelling. I don't know that it's still that high up there for me, but I do think it holds together well as an album compared to other picks on this list.

Speaking of albums that deserve their place on the mantle of 90s alt rock, Jagged Little Pill deserves all of its flowers and all of its 42.6 million copies sold (more than Sgt. Pepper's! more than Purple Rain & Like a Virgin!). The singles are undeniable, the album tracks are thoughtful and complex by 1995 standards, and her ability to weave between pop and riot grrrl energy was a complete time capsule of 1995 and of most alt-rock music to follow. It's maybe a net negative that this took over the sales charts the way it did — the industry chasing crunchy guitars with a catchy over-produced earwormy single pre-existed this, but something switched post-Nirvana where the music felt impersonal and in sole pursuit of radio play; Jagged Little Pill isn't guilty of this (in my opinion), but it is emblematic of the money that was out there to be made if something caught wildfire. None of that is Alanis's fault, of course. And regardless, this album is fantastic.

beautiful!

I will not be writing reviews here 4/5.

4/5

When I was a kid, I climbed a tree and found a cassette tape strewn among the branches. With great concern, I checked the desecrated cartridge. To this day, I remember, it was Jagged Little Pill. I always think of that day whenever I hear any song by Alanis. My gut tells me the dude from Full House was the culprit.

Great album 4/5

the dream of the 90s is alive in this album

Still quite good

Täielik isikualbum. Alanisi vokaalid sobivad rokialbumile küll ja see mulle kuidagi meenutab mingit midwest suburban keskeakriisi. Aga heas mõttes. Siin mõned ikoonilised lood ka, nagu "You Oughta Know" ja "Ironic". Mulle see stiil 100% ei meeldi, aga isikupära ja energiat on palju. 3.6/5

Very good. Awesome voice. I love the attitude and power in all of the songs.

nice, i generally liked it. she's very cute in the ironic music video. faves: right through you, forgiven, wake up

Wat 90s rock zou moeten zijn, zo veel bangers

I mean, the massive critical acclaim it has received wasn't for nothing. What an excellent trip of an album this is. It just doesn't take me to that amazing place for me. It really falls just short of the maximum rating. 4/5

Knew I knew a few songs here. Didn't know I knew nearly all of them. Really striking and engaging lyrics throughout. Shorty goes hard.

It's a great mix of post-grunge pop rock sounds without any songs feeling weak. A very good record in my book. Favorite Songs: You Oughta Know ; Hand in My Pocket ; You Learn ; Head Over Feet ; Ironic

Datado da melhor forma possível, o suco do alt rock dos anos 90 +Forgiven -head over feet

Took me back to the late 1900s lots of memories with the radio singles and discovered some gems in the rest of the album. There was a song where the lyics weren't in time/melodic and threw off the vibe for me. But as I recall at the time a lot of female singer/songwriters would have that "one weird song"

Tem todos os bangers

3.7 Can honestly say before this I couldn't name you a song by her yet despite that three of these songs were extremely familiar, fair play. It's quite decent angsty teen pop/rock, set the groundwork for even popper shite that came after (*cough* Avril). There are some good tracks in here away from the hits, I particularly liked the opener and closer. However, the vocals do slightly grate in parts, that 'voice' that's put on happens a bit too frequently. Still, it's probably one of the better pop albums (if you can call it that?) that have appeared on this list. Probably because at it's heart it leans heavily rock, but still, can see why it's here.

So good

лучик света в тёмном царстве

Already heard, own on CD, one of my most played. Love 'You Oughta Know' 8/10

Record label executives have now realized that confessional songs "by girls for girls" are highly monetizable, and Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo have become a cloying tide. Surprisingly, this wasn't always the case. Alanis Morissette made a deeply personal album, combining lyrics about friendship, betrayal, parental expectations, and the ability to find joy on an empty wallet with a mix of grunge, shoegaze, country, and drum machines, and no one wanted to release it. Madonna's recently founded label, Maverick, took a risk, and it paid off — many found a personal connection in these songs, and the album sold incredibly well. Yes, some might find Alanis's voice offensive, and perhaps the album is heavily overproduced (as was the fashion in the 90s, trying to cram too much into the sound), but it was with this album that the artists began to talk about life with their listeners. And, of course, with the female listeners.

Iconic

cheesy. dated. but somehow still refreshing

Great Album already knew a few of the songs on it but listened to this back to back and outta know is such a banger. Great listen.

Qpdddddd, ya he escuchado muchas de estas canciones en soundtracks

Very important album and trailblazer for women in music as a confessional writer. The rawness and emotion is real. Great album however never personally connected with it, but was a huge. Sold 70 million copies. One of the great breakup records with Adele 21 and Rumours.

conocía las conocidas, no sabia que conocía varias de las otras del album. Siento que si conocia más de ella en el lolla el año pasado hubiera disfrutado mucho más su show

Angry jilted girl album. Nicely done and a classic.

So 90s.

Great classical alternative rock album.

The Apple Music summary for this album says that everybody has their favorite moment on it, but I’m not sure that’s true for me. I respect her vision and the massive success she achieved, but I never crave it in the way I do with my five star entries. I do think it is interesting to remember how ubiquitous it was though. I think the only equivalents were albums by Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, or Taylor Swift… all folks who had previous celebrity and huge promotional budgets. Everyone knew all the songs, everyone had opinions about her, and it seemed that everyone owned the album. Just an enormous impact for a female singer-songwriter — she cleared a path for so many others to follow.

Classic album

⭐⭐⭐⭐- Jämnt album utan riktiga bottennapp och full med radiohits från 90-talet. Har en känsla av att albumet förlorar lite på att man hört många av spåren väldigt många gånger. Dock håller det ihop väl och även om produktionen andas väldigt mycket 90-tal så tycker jag inte det känns så daterat. Om jag ska vara lite kritisk så kan jag tycka att anslaget blir lite enformigt när man lyssnar på hela albumet rakt igenom, kan ha att göra med Alanis röst och sätt att sjunga. Får en 4a för en jämnheten men en svag 4a för att det är lite för långt (hade vunnit på att plocka bort några spår typ Wake up) och att det blir lite enformigt som helt album. Bäst är Perfect, Hand in my pocket, Mary Jane, Ironic och You oughta know

1. You Oughta Know 2. Head Over Feet 3. Hand in My Pocket

Awesome album, love her voice

4.5

I'll listen again.

If I’m feeling a little breaking bad-y I’d definitely listen to it

I don't think this actually sounds all that dated. I hear the 90s elements but some of it's definitely pulling from before then and I can hear a few things where she's ahead of the curve. The album's more varied than it gets credit for. Hearing righteous anger like You Oughta Know and then a perfect little pop song like Head Over Feet is a nice range, especially from an artist barely out of high school. The only thing holding this back for me is that it's...is overproduced the right word? Mixed oddly? I'm looking through Glen Ballard's production discography and I don't think the approach works here. The instruments kind of muddle together and her voice gets lost in some songs. Also still not really a fan of Ironic. A lot of the reviews left for the album on here are absolutely from dudes you wouldn't trust around an unguarded drink

I knew a lot more of these tunes than I thought I did!

Still a good album

It’s considered a classic for a reason. Alt rock cornerstone with strong pop senseabilities . Alanis walked so Paramore, Olivia Rodrigo etc could run. (Think all three are great) Other than that only other thought is head over feet really *really* sounds like Today by The Smashing Pumpkins +: Mary Jane

This was quite an odd and interesting album. I am SHOCKED that is was one of the biggest selling albums of the 90s! Apart from unconventional lyrics and maybe slightly odd singing, it doesn't strike me as THAT different or amazing of an album. It is certainly good, certainly influential.

Tää toimittelee vuodesta toiseen. Jotenkin aina morisette jäänyt muiden aikansa ilmiöiden taakse omalla kuuntelulistalla. Jospa sitä enemmänkin antaisi taas hälle aikaa omissa korvissa

Ihan pirteetä settiä, en tiedä olinko kuullut joskus jopa koko levyn kun kaikki biisit oli etäisesti tuttuja. Pari muniinpuhaltelubiisiä rikkoi vähän kokonaisuutta. 3,5/5

Niijoo tää levy. On kyl monta hyvää veisua ja hyvää menoo. Välillä ahistaa, kun on niin taskulaskinmeno ja kuuluu semmonen kaiku mikä nykymusassakin on tuotannon suhteen. Onneks ollaan vielä niin luomujen äärellä, ettei sitä oo täysin kekattu ja meno pysyy jiirissä. Yhteen biisiin on saatu red hotti sili pepperiä mukaan ja sen kyl kuulee beissiraidasta. Periaatteessa varmaan aika kolmonen, mut otetaan nyt iso nelonen välillä kun tää varmaan sen ansaitsee ja ei sitä keppanaakaan aina vihti litkiä.

Pitkästä aikaa tämän parissa. Olipas kyllä hyvä! Hittien lisäksi myös muuten toimittelee.

10/10 👅 hand in my pocket

Almost 5, very good. Maybe because lately I feel like an angry chick 😁

Plutôt sympa

Good. I liked All I Really Want and You Oughta Know.

3.5

One of my aunt’s favorite albums. A nice refresher after the pile of dad rock we got. #momrock core

Such a banger. Love the way Alanis sings and the songs all have something to say.

Iconic album, but definitely sounds aged. Not saying it's bad or anything, it's just that this is a uniquely 90s-00s sound and it does not hold up to todays industry standards.

It's showing it's age, but there's no doubt how influential and cool this album was in the nineties.

Classique 90s, surprenamment je reconnais au moins 4 chansons alors que je m’attendais à 2. Je devrais y revenir, je ne suis pas sur d’aimer. Tout de suite après l’album, Spotify a fait jouer Breeders. ÇA, c’est du vrai rock au féminin!

We played the hell out of this one in the record store back when it came out. Haven't really listened to it since then, so it was a nice revisit. Maybe not a perfect album, but I've always enjoyed the pop princess grows up and gets angry vibe of it.

I think I bought this on CD but I haven't played it for years. The songs still stand up. Still pretty good.

Lauren Boebert wishes she could be Alanis at a theater. Likes: All I Really Want; You Outta Know; Hand In My Pocket; Head Over Feet; Ironic

Pretty good album, some definite bangers

This is a fun one to start with. Very 90s Canada.

Man, wie komisch doch die 90er waren: Hitsingle über Scheiß Exs mit dem Gitarristen und Bassisten der wohl most promiscuous Bands der frühen 90er, gleichzeitig total weirde und total glatte Songs von einer total quackigen und banalen, aber irgendwie deshalb authentischen Sängerin. 30 Jahre später klingt 37% aller female fronted Popmusik wieder so. Die zweite Hälfte des Albums flacht schon ab, aber dennoch starkes Stück

Pretty cool. Standout tracks: You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, Ironic

Loved this album when it came out. Definitely was one of my first forays into kind of angsty rock.

Rasende kvinde som udtrykker en masse følelser jeg forbinder med dårlige følelser, men i det mindste så får hun det derud. Der er også selvindsigt igennem pladen, så det er jo ikke fordi hun er totalt delusional eller noget. Det er godt hun er ærlig og er i sine følelser og hun gør det iøvrigt på en sej måde. Det blev et kæmpe kulturfænomen og formelskiftende lydskabelon for 90'er alternativ rock og fremad for kvinder. Perfekt blanding mellem det poppede og post grungede fordi det stadig har guitarene men også har strukturerne. Jeg kunne mærke attituden og jeg synes det var virkelig god musik

Such an iconic album, with iconic lyrics and an iconic voice of all time. The biting snarl of her voice on You Oughta Know cannot be replicated. I can’t believe that song in general - it would be just as shocking nowadays. The unadulterated hatred!! If I were David coulier I’d have gone into witness protection. Also Head over Feet made me nostalgic for the 2000s.

Really liked it

Soy yo o tiene una onda medio a shakira en sus inicios? (o bien la relación sería al revés) Igual es muy icónico, me hace querer vivir la experiencia de vivir en los 2000.

Pretty good. Even if most of the songs I like I'd only listen to on their own instead of diving again into the album, I do think it's a pretty solid 90s album and I love Alanis' vocal style.

Such a good album!!! I've always enjoyed her music and used to jam out to the hits from this album as a kid. I'm delighted to have a reason to listen through the full thing, and even happier to discover the whole album is a banger!

Some real bops

I don’t have a lot of experience with Alanis Morisette’s music, but I did have to play Uninvited at uni earlier this year (which is a very cool song). I definitely feel like I should’ve checked out this album earlier, so I’m excited to get into it. • All I Really Want is a fun opening track. Alanis sounds like she’s having fun recording the vocals, she’s hitting a lot of really high notes and making it sound effortless. • I thought I didn’t know You Oughta Know, but I definitely recognise the chorus. I really like this one • Hand in My Pocket is another song I didn’t realise I knew. Alanis’s vocals remind me of Bjork at times • Forgiven is another song I enjoyed quite a bit • None of the tracks so far have been bad, but I feel like you can tell which songs were singles almost immediately • I like the bass during the solo in You Learn. Also, sneaky little album title drop • Head Over Feet is really good, it’s in the running for my favourite. • I actually don’t think I’ve properly heard Ironic before, despite hearing about it a ton. I preferred a lot of the other tracks so far over it I’m glad I’ve finally listened to this album, since I’ve heard so much about it. It’s a good listen, and it’s very 90’s. A lot of the singles were familiar to me, but usually only the choruses. Nothing really stood out to me as bad here, it’s just a pretty solid listen. Favourite song: Head Over Feet

High 3? I enjoy a good bit of the music but vocally it irks me from time to time

I liked it more than I thought I was going to, actually! It started out, and I was like, "oh maybe I'm not really an Alanis Morissette fan" because she (her vocals especially) just seems like an acquired taste, but I guess all you need is a third to a half of an album to acquire it because I was hooked pretty solidly by halfway through.

The antithesis of one-hit wonder, there were so many recognizable songs on this record! Favourite track: Forgiven

Absolutely rocks. Ironic, you oughta know, hand in my pocket.

Spiky little album 4

Who says personal drama doesn't make for great music? Not Alanis and definitely not the guy that this is about. I can't blame her though because it's happened to me. You oughta know is probably the best "hell has no fury as a woman scorned"song there is.

I remember finding out that my brother bought this album, and thinking he was lame. But listening now, I couldn’t believe how many of the track I seemed to know, and know well! Granted they were overplayed into oblivion back then, but it was fun reminiscing. Can’t say I loved this album but there were plenty of enjoyable hits here, and I feel content landing at a solid 4/5

Great album. Brought back many memories.

There should be more albums about failed relationships with Dave Coulier

Peak 90s. Loved it.

My wife loves this album, I really enjoy when she turns it on and how much we get to enjoy it together.

I don't have a ton to add, but I've always seen this as an iconic album and it didn't disappoint.

I think Alanis has a really fun voice and cadence to imitate. You’ll never watch Full House the same way again! Here’s a really, I don’t want to say interesting, but weird bit of personal lore. Circa spring 2015 I listened to this album a lot while playing old ratchet and clank games. This week i have also been playing ratchet and clank games and this album came up and it was a very specifically nostalgic experience.

I enjoyed this a good amount - didn’t expect to like it as much as i did.

#66/1001 🇨🇦 I know every word of this album. It was huge at the time and the songs have stood up well in my opinion. Some will hate the idea of it being here but i'd rather listen to it than the 20 minute long twoddle Rush track that i got yesterday. Best Tracks: Head over Feet, You Oughta Know, Ironic.

First time listen From the first seconds of this album there is zero doubt of the era that it was made in. It's got the silly goofy guitars, the cheesy lyrics, the whole nine yards, but it also has an earnestness to it that I found charming. Made me want to wear a bedazzled pair of flaired jeans and a crop top with a flower on it Favorite tracks: You Oughta Know, One Hand in my Pocket, Ironic Least favorite: Head over feet 3.5/5

ironic com certeza umas da musica com mais intensidade de sentimentos, o clipe demonstra mt como a artista se espresa com sua arte.

Absolutely the best one I've heard thus far. Vibey, groovey, i liked it

IS SHE PERVERTED LIKE ME?!?!?!!

Iconic, ironic, and sustaining. Unique sound and album that drives all the way through. Some really strong songs, most are at least decent.

De zang in het eerste nummer heeft iets raar. Alanis vanuit het linker oordopje begint op net een ander moment dan de Alanis vanuit het rechter oordopje. Het is op zich knap, want je verwacht daarvan een Double Date effect, maar dat heeft Alanis blijkbaar opgelost. Het effect is via oordopjes het grootst natuurlijk, net te groot zelfs. Dus ik besluit het thuis via de laptop verder te luisteren. Daar pakt het beter uit. Verder is mevrouw al wel bekend. Ik zou haar op een onbewaakt ogenblik zo kunnen noemen als een typische '90s radio-plaat. Toch doe ik Alanis dan tekort. Ja, deels is het typisch. Maar het is toch ook echt een eigen geluid. Dat zit met name in haar stemgeluid, waarbij ze steeds een beetje varieert met het gebruik daarvan. De inzet van een lichte trilling heeft wel haar voorkeur. Mooi is dat ze duidelijk een flinke stemkracht heeft, maar eigenlijk nooit over the top gaat. Ze sluit vooral aan bij wat muzikaal nodig is. Dat is een kracht op zichzelf.

Nice to listen to this all the way through! Well put together album, pretty iconic for the 90s! Some catchy bops and A's voice is very cool

No bad songs on this record. I was never into ‘Ironic’ but it wasn’t a bad song at all. A great 90s time capsule.

As soon as I realized this was the album with all the Alanis songs I knew I got so excited! Starting off with All I really Want! A very vibey track for lack of a better term. You Oughta Know is always a great track to listen to. It’s one that pops up occasionally and I’m always happy when it does. Perfect was a track I’d never heard before but I really liked it! The lyrics really resonated with me. One hand in my pocket is such a classic that my parents would play all the time. It’s so interesting as it’s a hopeful track, but it doesn’t feel like one. Right Through You was really fun and Forgiven was just an awesome time. You Learn was not my favourite type of track, as I didn’t love the melody. Head over Feet is my favourite on this album. I genuinely love this track. Mary Jane was sweet. It had a nice flow to it. Ironic is always an awesome track. Love it to bits. I pick up another lyric every time I listen. Not the Doctor and Wake up closed the album nicely. Overall, a good listen. 4/5 ⭐️ 67/1089

3.7

say it! spray it!

After seeing Alanis Morissette as my next album, I was pleasantly surprised. Most know her for Ironic, including me. But, as I listened, this album was definitely for its time. 90’s rock, adolescent and teenager beats and lyrics all brought this album together. It all blended and shifted in style and many techniques. The production wasn’t extremely clear, but wasn’t bad for its style. With some really good standout tracks, it got a solid feel to it. But, even though each song was good, it felt a bit long. Close to the end, it felt a little bit interminable. Still, this album is pretty good, and keeps its shape through the entirety of her debut. I don’t hate it, I don’t love it! Best tracks: You Oughta Know, Perfect, Hand In My Pocket, Mary Jane. 4/5!

HIIIII5IVE

So dramatic, so blunt and sometimes crass. I love it. The mixing is weird and I wish it was smoother, there’s a few forgettable tracks, but this is no doubt a classic

emo shakira?

so good!

I was dreading this based on the "singer-songwriter" moniker; on first exposure, my chief complaint probably would centre on how the album perhaps isn't quite interesting enough to warrant its near-hour running time, but it wasn't an unenjoyable listen at all, and it left me somewhat pleasantly surprised. Morissette employs a volatile vocal approach, where her little voice cracks, forceful croons and notable range add a fair measure of character to proceedings. She commands the requisite presence on an album such as this, where the instrumentation exists almost entirely as a backdrop for her performance, although the "backdrop" wasn't without its merits, despite very much confining Jagged Little Pill to its era with regards to stylistic features. All in all, a pretty decent listen. I found it preferable to many of the other albums I've rated three stars, though it probably sits just outside of my "purchase window".

An interesting album that was clearly helped along by the zeitgeist of the alternative music revolution of the nineties, like Nirvana before her - these songs have an uncanny sense of melody buried under the lesser singing and intense emotion. It is engaging and abrasive, a neat feat for an album full of dark confessions.

This was everywhere in 95, but wow these songs hold up pretty well. Pure pop rock goodness here.

Fun

4.2 not my cuppa

An iconic record, Alanis's voice is so unique and jarring. Yet each song on this album was enjoyable and indicative of the attitudes of the 90s. I can't say that I always reach for this one, but I won't skip any songs.

Definitely a 4 star. This is a really good album

Really are some big hits on this one, very 90s sounding. A pretty good listen

Kind of a cool experience listening to this with my daughter, who had discovered her own brand of music in this vein (though not nearly as good). Good trip down memory lane here.

A nasal voice with punch and fervour. Some boppers and a 90s energy. Ironic snappy but it seems to overshadow the remainder Picks : You Ought a Know / Ironic

Been meaning to listen to this one for a while now and I quite enjoyed it. I already really liked You Oughta Know and Hand In My Pocket, but the rest of the album is also solid. Favorite track - Hands in My Pocket Least Favorite Track - Perfect ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

a canadian classic!!

Had always heard songs from this album in passing, but never considered sitting down to truly listen to them together. The whole album is, for lack of a better word really, powerful. Not to be on-the-nose, but every song in this album oozed the duality of being female & feminine, but with the loud overtone of not being reserved. Expression & freedom to be able to express yourself, unforgivingly, was a theme that stuck with us throughout listening. There was not a song we didn't like. The way her voice is both loud, echoing & unreserved is fantastic to hear. It is never grating & shakes you when you allow yourself to be taken in with it. Alanis Morissette's voice is really unique, in our eyes, in both her lyrical writing & her powerful sound. Truly was a surprise to realize the songs we had heard playing in stores, radios, cars, gas stations etc, when we were a child, are from an album so much a statement about so many things. Almost a protest album. Absolutely spectacular & thankful for having listened to it.