Reviews (page 6 of 15)
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.
While the albums exudes 90's vibe, several songs have really stood through the test of time and could be deemed as 90's classics.
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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Favourites: 1. Wake Up 2. Forgiven 3. You Oughta Know
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.
At first I was not feeling this album. The first song was kind of grating, I lied the first song is pretty good after like 2 listens. Sometimes you have to let stuff simmer but as the album continues I came to enjoy her voice. The lyrics are punchy and full of emotion and personality. The album is so 90s reminiscent and gives the feeling of coming of age.
Big favourite from my teen years. We had it in the car on tape. Good memories of driving around Cornwall listening it with my mum and brother. Recently rediscovered it. Loads of top quality songs that have aged very well, thank you very much.
You must have really loved that someone and got the heart broken to write such a lyrics, quite honest and painful as well
I listened to this as a teen. I think my aunty Vees had a copy. I always found her accent grinding. But I am appreciative of the strong storytelling. I was surprised to find I knew all the words.
pretty good; lots of good hits but not great as a cohesive whole.
Surprised how much I enjoyed this as I remembered it as a very angry album. Some clever lyrics and a well deserved second listen .
A dose of energy I absolutely needed for a Friday morning. Alanis' voice is spectacular, genuinely such a fun listen. Feels like I've been transported to the 90s :)
all i really want: not a massive fan of the vocals tbh background instruments good the lyrics are quite good tho, but i just can't take the song as seriously as i wanted to 67/100 you oughta know: i like the drum beat better vocals imo 77/100 perfect: good vocals, nice relaxing song while still being clearly rock 79/100 hand in my pocket: overall pretty average alternative rock, but still quite good imo, doesn't beat some of the others on here 73/100 right through you: definitely has more energy than some of the others on here, and i like that 81/100 forgiven: probably my favourite so far, definitely sounds harder than some of the other songs, which is something i like usually. i like the combination of softer and harder parts of the song, i also like the powerful vocals 85/100 you learn: not one of my favourites as it has a slightly more pop sound, i do like the pop/rock elements of the song towards the chorus though 74/100 head over feet: one of my other favourites on here, blends pop and rock elements better than the previous one 82/100 edit: the harmonica section drags it down to an 80 mary jane: not a massive fan of this style of song, but the vocals are great 73/100 ironic: i think ive heard this one yes i have and it's alright for this album 78/100 not the doctor: pretty good song overall, it's quite chill imo, but not revolutionary as usual the vocals make everything better 75/100 wake up: honestly quite a good outro song, quite similar to a lot of the others on here 76/100 overall: definitely feels dated and of its time, if it was released today it wouldn't be rated very highly by critics. but i can understand how many people have a deep emotional connection to this album and this era of music. as someone who's coming from harder rock music, it can be a nice relief from that if you want something else. i might be coming back to this album occasionally 78/100
7/10
Great album
Great listening journey overall. I loved the vocals and the raw emotion that you can feel in almost all the tracks. The rock elements also complement her voice very well but the acoustic moments still provide a great dynamic. 8/10, Favorite Song: Forgiven
(5/7) some real bangers on here but you have to be in the right mood
It's so easy to hear why this was the cultural juggernaut that it was: yes, the songs are insanely catchy but there's also an emotional depth to them that tends to be missing from most popular music. The vocals are delivered with a bite to them that matches the general vibe of the lyrics, and the distorted guitars and trip hop-adjacent percussion just accentuates the overall mood that Morissette is trying to convey with her words. Fantastic stuff.
7.5/10, I knew more songs than I thought and really enjoyed it, put it on my record list!
Went into this album knowing very little about Alanis Morissette but I was pleasantly surprised. While I felt as though the album definitely got stronger as it went on there was a nice variation of tracks and styles which was maybe as much just me growing into the album as much as anything. I enjoyed the instrumentation of most of the tracks as it felt like there was actually depth to the majority of them. Favourite Song: Ironic Least Favourite Song: All I Really Want
iconic. 90s. real.
Quite a fun album, lots of variety. Didn't really know what to expect because I felt like it's just a name I've heard of but not only did I recognise a few songs I liked many more 4
Heard this loads of times. Listening again, I was stuck by how much angrier and more immediately accessible it is, compared with her wordy and introspective later albums.
“Every time I scratch my nails down someone else’s back, I hope you feel it.” I wasn’t alive at the time, but when I think about what music in the mid-90s sounded, this is one of the first examples that comes to mind. It reaches for the pop and rock sounds of the time and fuses them into one sturdy, furious record. So I guess it would be correct to call it “dated”, but I don’t think that’s a detractor here. It could use some editing, and I could see her voice being controversial (I know somebody who actually recoils at the first verse of “You Oughta Know”), but this has entered the classic anon for a reason. Packed with bangers and truly scorching kiss-offs.
Jagged Little Pill is a really beautiful album. The songwriting on it is really amazing, as is the music. It's no wonder why it has so many hits. Alanis is perfect for the role with her voice and style of singing, being angry at times and singing beautifully at others. While I mainly love the hits off of the album, I also loved the sound of "Wake Up", but "Hand in My Pocket" was a very close runner-up. Favorite Song: "Wake Up"
Favorite songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Perfect, Hand in My, You Learn, Head Over Feet, Pocket, Ironic High percentage of songs that hold up. Balances well between a lot of emotions.
Bom álbum. Vai ser 4/5, mas um pouco inseguro. Se o álbum fosse mais curto uns 15 minutos seria melhor. No entanto, todas as músicas são boas. Todas as músicas parecem, pelo menos, quase ao nível do hit "Ironic".
Some very obvious bangers but good to listen to all of it! She’s great
I didn't love this album when it came out because it was one you couldn't get away from on the radio. With time I've grown to enjoy it. It's remarkable how solid the album is considering it was written when she was only 20-21. Favorite songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, You Learn, Wake Up
Apart from 'You Oughta Know', which is and will remain an absolute banger, the songs that are always on the radio from this album are not the best ones. I'd forgotten how good 'Forgiven' is. Overall, it sounds very much like a 90s album and doesn't sound as fresh and rebellious as it did to 14-year-old me all those years ago so I should give it a 3 but all those years scream-singing "AND ARE YOU THINKING OF ME WHEN YOU FFFFUCK HER" have to be worry another star.
крутой альт слегка инди хз, нормально
Yeah dude
Great debut album that contains a number of hit single, but in reality any track could have green a single.
Great Album from a great singer.
Listening session: february 6th, while going for a walk and while making breakfast Listened to before: listened to some songs before Thoughts: as a child I always screamed along to You Oughta Know with my mom in the car and to this day that’s the only correct way to listen to Alanis Morissette Favourite tracks: You Oughta Know, Forgiven & Ironic
nostalgic!
Ik had hier heel toevallig een cd van boven liggen, maar ik vind het een prachtig begin voor dit avontuur!
For en hitparade! Herlig 90-talls, kanskje også litt for 90-talls til tider.
Cool look into a great artist that I haven't listened to enough!
Some bangers on this. Good album.
8/10
Damn, what a good album. So many bangers!
Under-appreciated by me for all these years. I always knew some of these were bangers, but I never really gave them a listener’s chance. It’s now a part of my collection.
Love this album. Gives me memories of GCSE English Best-ought to know 4.87/5
vibes
I don't think I have ever listened to this album in full, so I am only aware of the hits that were played on the radio. It starts off very well with All I really want. On the whole the album has a great tempo, with lots of really good songs. I cannot fault it. great instrumentation and vocally very good with angry resentful lyrics. Forgiven is probably the standout song. Would I want to own it? probably not, so it's getting 4 stars
Inside me there are two wolves. One loves rap and rock. The other one loves funk and jazz. Both fucking love white girl music from the 90s and 00s. Honestly surprisingly good instrumentals. "You oughta know" has some stanky bass and other songs have some genuinely good guitar riffs and tight drum sections. Although I dont appreciate the balads, most other songs are pretty catchy and fun. However if not for the legendary "Ironic" this record most likely wouldn't be on this list. Its strong shoulders carry the weight of the ballads pretty wel though. 7/10
“Is this album good?” Yes yes yes yes yes
Truly an astounding amount of bangers for one album. Love Alanis' voice, feel like it has only gotten better with age. The force she can push some of her words out with is insane. Also, I think more slap bass in here than I remember? Listened on bus commute and then walking a couple blocks in bitter snowy cold, unbothered
Classic 90s album, Alanis' voice isn't my favourite, but she did showed a lot of personality - not just rage here.
Classic album. Tons of great songs
I think that side 1 of this album is an easy 5/5 with so many great songs. Of course You Oughta Know and Hand in My Pocket are classics, but I am also a really big fan of All I Really Want. Unfortunately side 2 doesn't really do much for me. I've never been a big fan of ironic (not that it is bad), and all the other songs are just ok. High 4.
Pura nostalgia.Puro suco dos anos 90. Ouviria mais vezes
4/5 We grew up together metaphorically.
Familiar territory, though I've never listened to the full album but half of it were radio play singles. I enjoyed the tracks I was familiar with and enjoyed the tracks that were new to me. Would probably include this on my own 1001 albums list.
Crazy bc I’m playing Bella in Jagged little pill this summer! The og album hits way harder tho
i luv it
Really great. Never listened until now.
I love Alanis Morissette!!!
Perfect time for this when it was released. Surprisingly it holds up well, I had not listened to it in a very long time. The fingerprints of this are all over a generation or two of woman singer/songwriters that were inspired to believe its ok to have raw emotion. Alanis has a very take it or leave it voice and vocal style, Ill take it. 3.67 rounded up to 4.
Iconic
Fire fav songs: all i really want, forgiven, head over feet, wake up
Well, isnt this iconic?! ;) Great album. Alanis has so much to say on this one and does it with a lot of power. ironic is the best song. you oughta know, hand in my pocket and you learn are all great as well.
I was going to go with three stars with this one as I never bought it at the time but everything about it is iconic so there you go.
Nice. A 4 or 5.
8 / 10
Great stuff
Such a distinctive vocal style it feels like it begs to be mimicked or mocked, but the more I listened the more I found it hypnotic in a way.
The album that Miley Cyrus wishes she could make Refreshing and timeless, I don't particularly enjoy her voice, but it's astounding that she packed this much conflict and wisdom into an album she produced when she was 21.
Very witty and snarky. Has a sound totally of its time but still great. Some fantastic breakup songs.
Lyrically impressive. The 90s sound and angst definitely age this album
The singles really make this album. The rest is still good but feels like at times it's just filler now but at the time this was a pretty breakthrough album so gets an extra star. The singles are absolute classics though.
banger no skips
Full of hits There's an incredibly beautiful undercurrent of aggression which sits so nicely against the voice. You Learn banger, Head over Feet great.
This is VERY 90s. It could only have been made in the angst-filled post-Nirvana climate of the mid-90s, and could only have been successful in that time period. But it is still a good album with several classic tracks. It's not quite a masterpiece, but it works as a time capsule and as an alt-pop album. This is an essential listen, if for no reason other than how much it encapsulates the musical zeitgeist of the day. It's not the best lyrically, but it's undeniably hooky. In all, we have a good if dated album that definitely has a case for being here.
Probably one of the best debut albums released by a male or female artist. Straight out of the gate with you learn which is a real statement of intent. The album never loses steam and is full of great rock records. Quite possible that Alanis shot her shot her though as nothing really came up to these heady heights following this. Still on heavy rotation amongst a lot of 40 to 50 year old now I guess.
Knallbra. Synger med følelse. Gjennomført catchy.
Pretty good. Some interesting themes and songwriting, occasionally let down by fairly cookie cutter wall of noise 90s instrumentation. Her voice is really amazing but the odd enunciation sometimes takes away from the weight of the storytelling
Fantastic album! In my mind it was an angry album, but that's just because of You Oughta Know. This has really high highs, and its all so undeniably catchy. 9/10
More like Alanis more sets.
An alt pop 90s gem with hits for days. 3.75/5.
Sounds very 90s, but there's not really a bad track on here. She's pissed off and it shows, at times it's almost riot grrl music for the masses. There is a reason this was such a cultural moment and this still holds up today. 4.5/5
the genre is angry women and I’m eating this shit up
Such raw emotions, so powerfully (or gently) and articulately delivered. The angst of alternative with the hit power of pop. A favorite then and just as strong now.
Kinda like "country-hop" as I like to call it. 4/5
Iconic voice and some really great songs on this album. I didn't listen to it when it came out but it still feels nostalgic somehow.
Alanis's voice is still incredible.
a little long but a few strong songs.
She cooked
So many good, iconic songs on this album Favorites: You oughta know Forgiven Not the doctor 4.3 stars 8.5/10
Great album. Helped Gen X ladies get through breakups and made Gen X men. wonder if their girlfriends would go down on them in the theater. Although, I still prefer her 1991 self-titled debut.
My first impression was recognizing You Outta Know as the karaoke song Kevin sang at Jim's house party in the second season of the office. Great deep cut there that amplifies the joke of Kevin singing that song just a little bit. This album feels very 90's in a good way. The only song I can truly say that I knew going in was Ironic and it's probably for a good reason as I'd say it's the strongest track. There were some blemishes. Some spots were a bit pitchy and without rhythm. Nonetheless, overall solid album.
IRONIC JUMPSCARE?! anyways great album
Had never heard of her, and it was a pleasant surprise.
Me encanto, es un álbum que escucharía. Mis favoritas fueron Ironic y Right through you. Todo el album esta bueno, menos head over feet que fue la única que no me gusto. Lo escuché con mamá porque venimos volviendo de floripa y me sorprendió cuando le dijo que era uno de sus álbumes favoritos cusndo era joven, se sabia todas las letras lol. Eso lo hace un poco más cool.
some solid tracks in this record, it´s a bit dated but i think it stills holds up
This album was omnipresent when it came out. She's got a lovely voice, and there are some great songs on this record.
"This is what I imagine the 90s sounded like!" - it was, I remember. 'Ironic' was on endless radio rotation here in the UK, though the song seems largely forgotten these days. This was a fun listen that made me feel like I was in an angsty 90s teen drama (a welcome escape). I'm not really into singer-songwriter types (preferring bands or instrumentals), but I appreciate how earnest Alanis comes across in her lyrics and performances. Many modern pop artists lean on basic, sterile beats and loops, but here the music is quirky and varied, the fuzzy guitars rock when needed, and the production gives everything a warm, organic feel. It should lose a star for failing to cite anything properly ironic in its big single of the same name, but at least that gave us all Ed Byrne's amusing takedown.
Love this album, can’t go too wrong with 90s 😛😛😛😛
A cultural juggernaut and part of the firmament of what made the 90s the 90s, listening to this with fresh ears I'm neither blown away or disappointed, it's every bit as enjoyably extra as I remember.
This has some great songs where the raspy vocals are a good fit, and a few where... not so much so. Still a solid album.
Was pleasantly surprised at how well this album has held up. Still a great record. Highlights: "You Oughta Know", "You Learn" and "Hand in My Pocket"
Amazing vocals, that are not for everyone but notheless it’s worth the try. This album feels powerful, sincere and vulnerable at the same time in a way that hasn’t aged. No wonder why it’s considered a classic.
With all of the super recognizable singles on here, plus some good deep tracks on here, a 3.5 is getting rounded up to a 4
Se la rifó como las grandes, buen álbum, se siente la nostalgia de los 90s Mucho impacto para la chaviza de esa época de fijo Fue headliner para Woodstock '99
I have so much nostalgia for this album that’s it’s impossible to be objective. It’s raw, it’s petty, and it’s quintessentialy 90’s. Yeah, it’s dated and some of the songs are cheesy but my memories of belting out “You Oughta Know” as a hormonal 14 year old are priceless.
She is not my favourite vocalists but there are some great songs here.
Took my right back to the mid 90s, and surprised me how well it holds up. I really wish her career had continued on the trajectory set by this album, but happy to return to such a solid pop entry.
In hindsight this feels extremely 90s but that isn't a mark against it. I almost wanna say some songs on this album feel overproduced, but really the snarling, ugly, personal rawness of the lyrics are what shine through it all. It feels like the snap back from a disaffected 90s woman who was told to smile more one too many times and I live for it.
faves: forgiven hand in my pocket you oughta know
4⭐️my dad said this is an iconic 90s album that the angry girls listened to (lol). I don’t identify as an angry girl but I DID enjoy listening to this songs I already knew: ironic, hand in my pocket fave new one(s): not the doctor
The hits are hitting
this is a breath of fresh air compared to what we’ve had recently
Loved the album!!! I had listened to it so much as a kid with mum so it brought back memories of us in the kitchen playing ‘Hand in my pocket’ and baking. 10/10 would listen to again.
C’était cool !
4/5
4/5 - Really iconic album - ironic, hand over feet, hand in my pocket
Quintessential nineties
Very unique vocals. You oughta know in both versions is great and ironic too. 4/5
Incredible how many iconic songs came from debut album.
Cunt
A near perfect 90s album.
More of a 3.5/10 lots of hits just a good aul album. Bangers galore
This is so cool
Wowza! Lyrics hit hard. Shoutout kevin from the office. FO!
You oughta know this album is fantastic…don’t you think?
Classic 90’s Album.
A nice handful of songs that my mom used to listen to. Nostalgic.
4,5 stars I want to inject it into my veins
4.0
The part in the first song where it goes completely silent sold me.
Damn, still relatable
Très sympa mais un peu toujours pareil quand meme
Memories
Fine album of angsty pop rock songs. Still enjoyed the big hits too. Maybe a bit long.
An album for the 90s. genuinely still enjoy it a lot even thought all the singles got so much radio play
This one kind of falls in a guilty pleasure category for me. It has more than a few good songs and I think the playing on the album is quite good for the time period it came out. It is a great example of post-grunge 90's alt rock. 3.5/5 Probably will listen again
Definitely her finest effort. Saw her do the album live a couple years back and she's still amazing.
Good listen from start to finish. Alanis has a powerful voice.
I swear I went through this whole album saying "wait, I know that song" like 15 seconds in to every song. I blame my mom, like I do with my taste in 80s pop. She always liked, in her own words, "women that aren't alto singers that sound like every other alto singer." I'm pretty sure I already heard this entire album before I got it today because of long car rides with her autoplaying random songs. Good to know I already liked most of these songs before going into the album. The ones I haven't heard already like Mary Jane or Forgiven ended up being weaker than something like You Oughta Know, but You Oughta Know is also one of the best songs ever, so that's like comparing the calorie count of a chicken wing and a chunk of uranium. I'd still just keep the really spiteful energy of the louder songs of the album compared to the softer ones.
Still love it
Smá kjánahrollur stundum yfir textunum en það er samt bara væbið hennar svo það er fyrirgefið
Heavy hitters. Fílaði þetta. Alanis er með sérstakt sánd sem er frábært á 40 mínútna plötu en ef hún er lengri en það er það smááá pirrandi. Fær samt fjórar!
Album full of bangers. Her voice really don't do it for me but there's no denying the place of this album in rock history. 4.
Genre: Pop Rock I liked this a fair bit more than I expected to. One of the more popular breakup albums of all time, and just chock-full of hits, Jagged Little Pill is actually pretty darn enjoyable. Beyond the harmonica (which seems so out of place), Alanis' unique vocal tones and keen pop sensibilities really give this album its own type of flavor. You Oughta Know alone puts this thing into the annals of 90s history, but Ironic and Head over Feet are also great songs that were big radio jams. I will definitely give this a spin in mixed company, as this is both inoffensive and very enjoyable. 4/5
Alanis walked so Avril could run
Oh she was fire. Giving girl teenage angst in the best way. Considering adding some songs to my day to day playlist.
Speaking of nostalgiac sounds, this album contains 5 songs that instantly transport me back to being a kid in the car with mom. You Oughta Know is an all time 90s jam. Interesting fusion of light dance pop with a funky bass line. Hand in My Pocket is a kind of low-tempo sprawling step with some weirdly paced harmonica. You Learn. Head Over Feet. And Ironic is probably the biggest of them all. I liked these songs as a kid and still enjoy them today. Outside of the radio hits, this album is pretty soft and doesn't justify the near hour runtime. I think this falls around a high 3 / low 4 boundary. Going 4 because I think despite sounding very 90s, I think it has held up decently well and the hits are indisputably great.
I apologize Alanis I was not aware of your game and just how many hits were put out on this album. I remember listening to most of these songs on Friday nights at the Cape pool while trying my best not to be drowned by the kids who were 3 or 4 years older than me. Took me a minute to get into this album from the first song but it grew on me as it went. Then got bukkaked by familiar songs that I did not think I would ever hear again.
JAM of an album. Gives off some 90s angst perfectly. Was also really fun seeing her play a ton of these songs at Oceans Calling a few years ago. Still sounds amazing. Fun fact: Flea and Dave Navarro play bass and guitar on You Oughta Know Hand in My Pocket and Ironic are jams. Obviously the hits hit on here, but the other songs do a great job of showing her songwriting as well. Overall a really solid album. Not necessarily enough to get me to a 5 because it runs a bit long but will be back for the hits.
Ooh, 90s classic. More up my street
I really enjoyed her vocals!
A lot of emotion. I really liked "Ironic."
Nice
+ all i really want + you oughta know + perfect + forgiven + ironic + not the doctor
One of the most 90s things ever, from the semi-grungy guitars given a pop sheen to the subtly trip-hop drums to the yarling. The most positive post-grunge ever made, startled to learn Alanis Morissette is just like the only woman yarler, and that’s underselling how idiosyncratic her voice is unlike so many of the carbon copy dollar store Vedder and Weiland clones that would spring up in the coming years. Kinda Live Laugh Love energy on this sometimes but it’s whatever. Pretty Good.
Windows 95 CD-ROM core
To me this is what the project is all about. Listening to great albums you’ve never heard of, or in this case, never considered exploring in full. One of the pitfalls of radio hits is that they tend to flatten songs, when they’re overplayed and become the soundtrack to totally disparate life experiences. As a result, I can’t listen with much joy to “Ironic” and have almost as hard a time with “You Oughta Know.” Which meant that I never took the time to learn all the other great tracks on this record. Now I can build new associations with less saturated songs like the powerful opener “All I Really Want” or the harmonica-grunge of “Head over Feet.”
Definitely an album for the girls. This one hits so hard, Alanis knew what she was doing. Obviously, my favourites were You Oughta Know, Ironic, and Hand in My Pocket, these are the top songs for a reason. I'd give this a solid 8/10.
Really solid, genuinely quality 90s angst
This was my first time listening to Jagged Little Pill all the way through. I certainly already knew the ubiquitous hits, and lived through them, so I pretended that I was hearing them for the first time. To me, this album has insanely high peaks with the hits, but the lesser tracks do not do well to fill out the runtime. But those hits sail so high that they really bolster the whole thing. The sound is definitive 90s production. It's that post-grunge pop, with cliche distorted butt rock guitar and that dance breakbeat that I thought was a drum machine until I looked up to see they are apparently done by some session musicians. Not many dynamics here, just wall-of-sound broken up by some acoustic parts or stops and starts within the song. Surprisingly, "You Oughta Know" has Flea on bass, and Dave Navarro does some cliche crap on guitar too. However, Alanis' voice really is iconic, and her lyrics are far beyond her 19 years when she recorded this. The sentiments hold up, the female empowerment against the phonies and toxic male world, as a generalization which doesn't do justice to her unrelenting criticisms. But there are also love songs here and even softness and tons of personal vulnerability. She's well-deserving of the center stage as the driving force throughout. Are her voice and her delivery too gimmicky, too contrived, too sickeningly clever-- does it all get tiring? It's not my favorite but it's certainly interesting and fully developed, and by now I associate more with the nostalgia of the 90s.
Pieno di pezzi iconici, forse il mio preferito è head over feet. C’è il grandissimo taylor hawkins alla batteria (rip). Classico album pop rock anni 90
A caricature of 90s music, in a good way.
Fun.
I'm 7 years old. I'm sitting in the back of the family car as we're travelling to France for vacation. I'm eating a half molten piece of La vache qui rit looking at the passing cars while You Oughta Know plays. This was not the last time my parents put on the album while driving. I loathed the vocal parts. Now I've come to really enjoy them! I'm really digging the raw direct tone of the album. You Oughta Know is my favourite.
Plethora of songs one could listen on endless repeat. Would binge again.
I never appreciated as a kid just how angry and caustic this album is (when you only hear You Oughta Know on the radio/TV, you don't get any of the swearing). And yet, there's a really good range of songs on this album, it doesn't end up feeling one-note. Obviously this album has all of her unquestionable biggest hits, but I also discovered Forgiven to put on my playlist. This is a really good album!
I don't think Morisette has had much impact in Sweden, because it wasn't a name I recognized at first. Very nice album though! Ironic was the one song I had heard before (of course), but I liked You Oughta Know as well. Will try to listen to this album again when I'm less busy.
It is the 90s and I am wearing flannel. People are arguing about what is ironic on dial up internet. The Simpsons is still good. It is a simpler time and I am happy. (In real life I am five years old at this point and the 90s also sucked shut up a girl can dream)
Fantastic album, and definitely deserves to be on this list.
Not really my usual type of music, but I liked this. It's catchy and has a bit of depth to it, and she's got a great voice.
3.5/5