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Really strong album with a whole lot of songs to love. Standouts for me are All I Really Want and Hand in My Pocket. Lyrically great - themes covered might be common in love, heartbreak, family drama - but there’s a rawness in how it’s presented that is moving. I really want to give this a 5 but basically every song that isn’t a charting single (of which there are so many!) feels like filler.
IT'S LIKE RAIIIIINNNNNNNNNN Dug the reprise of You Oughta Know/hidden track to end it
Great voice, she would benefit from having some dedicated bandmembers. Mainly to diversify the instrumentals.
Alanis Morissette is one of those names I've always known, but didn't know much about. However, I'm glad I discovered this album. This album has 1990s nostalgia written all over it. Favorite Track: "Perfect"(well, not literally perfect, but you know).
I'd give this a 3.5, as there are some good songs on here. "You Learn" is a pretty good song, but I really do think "Head Over Feet" is a great song. I have always disliked "Ironic," and I find most of the other songs to not be for me. However, I can respect what she was doing and what she did for many listeners, especially for the female voice at the time.
A really great listen, I kept wanting to find reasons to rate this lower, but I feel like every song is enjoyable and adds to the greater context of the project. I really enjoyed revisiting.
Wow. The power and tenderness in her voice in the final track tempers the rage and drive in the rest of the album in a really beautiful way. Adds closure to the overall feeling of catharsis embodied in the record. Throughout the rest of the songs, her unique voice, intonation, and delivery cuts a really interesting picture with the music. Obviously I was aware of the bigger songs on the album before listening, hard not to be if you've listened to any radio on the last 20 years. But the less popular tracks are just as good. Fascinating music and not really something that's been replicated. Strong 4/5.
Perfectly captures the edgy teenage girl vibe. Really genuinely enjoyable music too, the only song I didn't like (ironic) was due to it being A. being overplayed and B. because my high school L.A. teacher dunked on it for 30 minutes for using the word ironic wrong. Giving this a four due to personal taste but I can't imagine it performing better on its premise.
They made a musical where the soundtrack was this album and that storyline/images from when I saw the production sways my vote up. This is the perfect angsty girl album for me, songs you have to sing from deep within you. Not super listenable in my day to day life as a whole
A classic 90's rock album that makes my inner rebellious teenager to scream loudly Fav song - Ironic 4/5
There’s 3 songs that I like from this album: “You Oughta Know,” “Hand In My Pocket,” and “Ironic.” These songs are really great, and I hope the rest of the album’s good. Unable to listen to it now, but I will soon.
This album is pretty legendary, looking at the track listing. Loved this throwback to my childhood.
Extremely strong album. So many good songs. Saw here in 2025 and she still ha such an amazing singing voice. The stand out tracks are good but the others are less memorable. Still 4/5.
Her voice and vocal performance are truly one of a kind. All the songs are quite long, but it somehow works quite well. Very personal and evocative writing.
There are a lot of great songs on this I have to admit. My faves are "head over feet", "you oughta know", "ironic", "hand in my pocket". Alanis has a great voice.
'Why are you so petrified of silence? / Here, can you handle this?' Angsty, shallow, eccentric, bold, Jagged Little Pill is an undeniable success and an enduring statement, an uneven and imperfect record, but ultimately soulful and compelling. Morissette's voice is shrill, indeed jagged, even when she slows down on tracks like 'Perfect' and 'You Learn,' intent on shouting and quavering her way to some sort of pieced-together discordance: 'I'm sad but I'm laughing / I'm brave but I'm chickenshit'; 'A traffic jam when you're already late / A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break.' Not much ironic here, but it flourishes in a way sincere pop frequently missteps. And who would've thought that the next great harmonica-ad-libber would be Alanis?
It figures
A nostalgic 90’s classic. Has some favorites and the rest are not bad. Always sing along when it comes on, but don’t play it on repeat.
A proper classic and not ironically
really loved this, only knowing the singles I was surprised by how many songs I was into
It's very good, needs more time with my lyric-listening head on
Alanisssssssssssss❤️❤️❤️❤️
- des classiques - oughta know toujours un banger! - Forgiven !!
Favourites: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, Right Through You, Forgiven, Ironic, Wake Up
Muy bueno
4/5
Lite mer old-fashioned rock än jag trott, inte som tex Sympathy for the Devil
A classic with lots of bangers
Great Album, vocal performance is really good.
A mind-blowing, life-changing album for 14-year-old me. It got huge and overplayed so fast though that I lost connection with it. Still, it remains a pivotal album for me.
I appreciate her warts-and-all approach to songwriting, and willingness to put it all out there. So many catchy songs too!
3.5
4.5
Didn’t think I would love this album, but it turned out that it’s GREAT!
An all time classic 90s album. I don't love it, but it's so quintessentially 90s I enjoyed listening to it
Absolute banger! It formed a generation of angsty girls. Decade-defining. 4/5
They did a Glee episode AND a whole Broadway musical about this album so it must be really good. I've definitely enjoyed some of the tracks from this album, I especially like Hand in my Pocket. All I Really Want: She is soooo angsty and angry and I love her voice. The silence bit is really fun. You Oughta Know: I knew this song existed for a long time and I knew the chorus but then it blew up on Tiktok and I was like, "woah!" I didn't know the intro to the song was so... intimate. It really feels like a direct attack on ME which is crazy. It's a great song. Very emotional but not in a mushy way. Kinda like Deja Vu by Olivia Rodrigo if she had balls. Perfect: A short, soft change in pace from anger to vulnerability. Definitely gifted kid burnout song love it Hand In my Pocket: Just really nice and feel good and indifferent. Sort of like 4 Non Blondes to me. I love her voice. Very unique. Right Through You: She sees right through them. Good song! Forgiven: A sweet blend of rage and softness. I like the refrains. You Learn: Definitely heard this one. Pretty good but not something I’d turn on for fun. Head over Feet: Like this! Love song with a little bit of edge and almost Irish sound (wtf?) Ironic: Better than Bo Burnham’s song about Irony (even though that one’s really funny) because this one is both witty and a genuinely great song. Not the Doctor: These songs are all quite similar although I like them all! Good song. I’m not the doctor! Stop trying to make me solve your problems! She has great lyrics. They’re a little acerbic but super relatable. Very funny. Wake Up: Good end to the album. !!!! Overall, a teensy bit repetitive but REALLY good definitely and i understand why it's so iconic and well loved. I'd give this a 4.5 for like the actual music but it's got a certain grit and charm that's gonna bump it up. Rock n roll! Edit: Maybe I was in too good a mood here -- I'm giving it a 4. The slower tracks don't work well enough for me, but I still LOVE You Oughta Know and Hand in my Pocket.
👍👍👍
all i really want slappt jo hert. es isch soooo 90er, sie singt so snarky frech. drums huuuere geil d kick macht bububu. gitarre meega hooky. hahahaha de break. premium start. you oughta know meega mega geil kenni natürlich. sie fangt so nöd in tune ah singe findi huere geil. und de zweiti strophe teil au sehr geile best. refrain richtig zum mitschreie und de bass slaaaapppt fuuuuckk. s chline fill nichem refrain. isch de flea oder? yep. riese riese banger hobla. aso hani gwüsst aber richtig geile hässige breakup song. perfect seehr schöni instrumentierig und wieder mega schöne bass, nöd flea dasmol. aber bass und gitarre ergänzed sich seeehr geil. whst the fuck hand in my pocket findi gad au heeert geil? ich mag ihri lyrics und wie sie singt mega. d lyrics sind sehr graduse. brave but i'm chicken shit haha. und de refrain bi dem isch etz echt fett geil. sie isch 19i gsi??? whatt? right through you isch recht heavy eigentli? sie macht irgendwie recht geili zweiti stimme. super coole song au. bridge vo you learn isch jo de shit. huere viel gitarre parts und s riff macht huere geili sache. s einzig a den song woni nöd soo cool find isch de drumbeat. sehr generisch 90er. head ocer feet hani chlii schwächer gfunde. schwierig zum sege wieso. mary jane coole drumbeat. da isch glaub de punkt wo mer chönt ihri stimm astrengend finde. aber megs immerno, sie het huere power. ironic isch afoch au dodruf, ich glaub viel hend es problem mit dem lied welld lyrics nöd würkli ironisch sind. aber bö. wie de gsang rechts afangt und denn uf de refrain id mitti chunt isch soo so geil. banger banger banger. mer chas cheesy finde oder whatever aber es SLAPPT. hani glaub scho als chind huere geil gfunde. bi not the doctor hets am afang so tönt als fändi da nöd soo cool aber de refrain het wieder unerwartety grungy chords und finds cool. okay sehr sehr sehr guets album. fühlt sich komisch ah es füfi geh wenni paranoid vo black sabbath nöd es füfi geh han. ich entscheid morn morge.
accurate sonic depiction of coming of age in ontario. fuck yeah, alanis.
Classic
This one was really strong; great voice, melodies and sound to it. Will be in the main rotation
Like a true 1990s teenage girl, I had Jagged Little Pill on a cassette a friend copied for me, but with the exception of You Oughta Know, I haven't listened to it in years (well, decades). That's definitely still the stand out track for me, but the gap between You Oughta Know and the rest isn't quite as big as I'd remembered - I enjoyed revisiting this.
I find Alanis kind of annoying, but I'd forgotten how good most of this is, and enjoyed listening to it again. You Oughta Know is a 5-star song. Also like All I Really Want and several others. The bad parts: the a cappella hidden track, one or two of the other slow ones, and everything in Ironic except the chorus.
4/5 - Why do you need to hear this album before you die? So that you can hear exactly what 1995 and 1996 sounded like. This is not a timeless classic. This is a time capsule that you dig up, dust off, and feel all the disillusionment, angst, and GenX attitude wash over you in waves. written and sung by a woman who is flat out going for it, because who gives a flick what you think. The lyrics are sometimes brilliant, and frequently bad, while Alanis' voice is sometimes perfect and frequently grating, but this is catharsis on compact disc. There's thousands of singer-songwriter records, but few have this specific of a voice for a particular generation. Just sing along. You know the words.
Great vocals, total 2000s sound. Edgy, interesting song writing.
4.5 I love 90s angry girls
Alanis Morissette is really fuckin' angry for most of this album. And I LOVE a good "I'm angry" album.
Really great, heard the single a bunch in the 90s but the whole album is solid with great flow. She is a fantastic songwriter
The precursor to all the Pop/Rock female Singer-Songwriters of the late-90's and 00's. Angsty lyricism that characteristic of the mid-90's but from a female prespective. The guitar-heavy sound contrasted with the softer, more acoustic artists of the Lilith Fair circle. There are so many great songs here, no wonder this was huge back then. Key tracks: You Oughta Know Hand in My Pocket Head Over Feet Ironic
Iconic. The harmonica had an iron grip on the 90’s, an unshakable hold
Aaaaaaalll the hits. Genuinely surprised how many I knew. I don’t ever really seek out Alanis Morissette but I’m not really gonna complain when she’s on unless it’s that stupid ironic song
Great rockish album that embodies 90s alt rock/pop rock, so if you like time travelling to a different time give it a listen. Feels a little boring at times but fairly bloody good at its peaks.
I'll never be able to articulate why some pitchiness (some Kim Gordon, Hayley Williams) works perfectly for me and others (this) slightly miss the mark. But that's basically the only thing keeping this from a 5 for me. Everything else is great
4.5
Better than I remembered. A lot of good songs.
listened on a rainy day. ive never heard this whole album before. surprisingly (to me) i really liked this. some classics obviously but the whole thing is very cohesive. iconic for a reason. different from what i’ve been listening to lately but in a really great, refreshing way.
A staple of the 90’s. This was a spectacular listen. My tastes aren’t quite attuned to this corner of 90’s rock, but I totally get the hype on this one. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A good album, I liked You Oughta Know, Head Over Feet and Ironic the most.
I didnt take any notes for this shit. I remember enjoying it though especially the two opening tracks 7/10
I was astounded by how many hits were on this record. I had heard about it for years but was still impressed. A couple of forgettable tracks in the middle but this is absolutely an icon of the 90s. 4/5
Well written and played hook heavy alt rock.
Iconic. Nostalgic. Soooo many hits Standout songs: You Oughtta Know Hand in My Pocket Forgiven Head Over Feet Ironic
Obviously I knew the hits. But the rest of the album is great too, maybe even better than the hits. Would be 5 stars if Alanis sang like a normal human being. I get it, that's her thing, but it sorta gets old after 13 tracks.
норм, приятная музыка, негатива не почувствовал.
Hell yeah You Oughta Know!
I forgot how great this album actually is because I have not listened to it in a decade. But here we go again. It is fantastic now, it was then, and I figure it will always remain a favorite. There is a reason why certain albums get lots of air play, and this one is clearly because it was a hit machine. I don't think the music has aged much at all, if at all, and it is still relevant and interesting today as it was in the 90's. Yeah, this is definitely a good one.
Pure nostalgia
Although a lot of 90s pop-rock albums were time-stamped and didn't really survive the decade, this one can still hold its own. It had a unique vibe at the time that still makes it both recognizable and enjoyable today.
83/100. A great alt-rock record packed with sharp riffs, bold lyrics, and inventive production. It stands shoulder to shoulder with other standout '90s alt-rock albums but feels remarkably modern. This could have easily been released today.
Unbelievably i've never listened to this all the way through. I get why it was massive but by god, some of these sound choices - what were we thinking back then
was a nice rock record to listen to, the production was nice and the album cover actually goes kinda hard. don't have much else to add
Fun album . Great to listen to.
Yet another artist I know plenty of song from with out actually being aware of who they are. This album was very enjoyable.
Pretty cool album. Hadn’t heard several of them.
One of my faves. A 4.5 because some of the songs (e.g. perfect, forgiven) kinda suck. Otherwise a real banger. "You took a long hard look at my ass And then played golf for a while". Yes.
Actually own this. Hadn't listened to it in a long time. Very happy to be reminded as it still sounds pretty good.
I liked this album in its time and I still like it now. I don't think I realized just how successful it was -- 33 million records sold, that puts it in the same league as Michael Jackson's "Bad" (45 million). There are so many strong tracks in one album, it's a borderline 5.
I feel like I've gone full circle on this album: Initially enjoying it -> Thinking it was overplayed -> Being a little embarrassed for her liking it -> Enjoying it again. While feeling very "of its time" now, it's hard to deny why this album sput out a kabillion singles the year it was released.
Like Pearl Jam's Ten, I was a little worried this would be a combo of 1) dated, and 2) hard to hear with fresh ears given how much some of the singles were overplayed at the time. Like Pearl Jam's Ten, I was surprised by how much this held up - despite being unmistakably, solidly 90s in every possible way. & only 'Ironic' was hard to listen to. The hits still hit, even if Courtney Love was angrier, Liz Phair is more timeless, and Ani Difranco has more indie cred ('Napoleon' might be a better music industry skewering).
This is one of the albums that defined the sound of the nineties. I was mostly familiar with the hits that were hugely popular in my childhood. I loved them back then even if I wasn't necessarily interested enough to pursue her albums. Now, I finally got to sit through it and despite some issues I have with some of her vocalisations, I would say it's a very strong and deeply personal album. Ironic is a major classic for a good reason.
I forgot how much Alanis Morissette rocks
Great album! Love Alanis's lyrics and energy. Have listened to it many times and will listen to it many times again.
Although the big hits are good, I kinda liked the lesser known songs better. Although most people know other songs off of her “Jagged Little Pill” album, some of the lesser knownn tracks are just as charming. “Ironic” was on the radio ALL the time (which the lyrics have NOTHING to do with irony, which irks me.). I can imagine she got tired of “You Oughta Know”. Eddie Vedder had written “Alive” to mean one thing, but the audience changed it to be more life-affirming. I don’t know you can do that so easily to that one. “Head Over Feet” has a charm to it which I always liked. Enjoyed this album more than I expected. Top tracks “Head Over Feet,” “Not the Doctor,” “Perfect,” “You Learn”
Like plenty of people my age, this was in heavy rotation in my car CD player back in the day. You could easily spot this CD in someone's collection because so many people owned it and it had a very distinct pattern on the CD case spine. Listening to it now, it still sounds good, but it's very much Of Its Time. Maybe that's just because it was a very different time in my life, but there it is. The music rocks (although the guitar sounds are a little tinny), the lyrics are powerful, and she sings...angry? Powerful? Just ok? She always had an unusual voice, that's for sure, but it worked here. The lyrics really resonated with 20-something me, but not as much anymore with 50-something me. I feel almost wrong giving it a 4 rather than a 5 given how much I used to like it, but (right or wrong) it didn't grow with me. Favorite tracks: You Oughta Know (the angry break up song to end all angry break up songs - I always knew it was Flea on bass but didn't notice until today it was Dave Navarro on guitar), Perfect, Hand in My Pocket (GenX ultimate feel good song?), Right Through You, Mary Jane, Wake Up. Oh, and I agree that nothing in "Ironic" is actually ironic. But I loved the MTV taxi driver who sang "It's like raaain, on a rainy day."
Pretty good
Didn't even need to listen to this one. Bought the CD when it came out. Great album.
hell yeah
Cover: 7 Great album. Several radio hits, spaced out perfectly. The other lesser known are also good, so it's doesn't slog things down.
4/5 was great
84% Best: You Oughta Know; Right Through You; You Learn; Head Over Feet; Ironic; Wake Up Must-Hear? Sure
I hadn't listened to this since high school, and it mostly holds up! Unreal how many classic singles there are on this, but also a couple album cuts that stand out, namely Forgiven and Not the Doctor. The vocals grate a little sometimes, but there's no denying how iconic this album is.
I really enjoyed this album. I've probably heard it before and will happily listen to it again.
So many bangers.
Solid album. Made me think how the music of the time was so chaotic as a scene, so many artists lumped into “alternative” with no rhyme or reason because they just didn’t fit anywhere else. Been a long time since I listened to this last, did not realize it was not her debut album so may need to go back and see where it started.
Rv/g
Such a unique voice and nice little collection of tunes. Ironic is one of the feel-good songs of the century
Great album!
I looked over the track listing before I hit play and I guessed that I know all but a few of these songs via general exposure, but I haven't ever sat down and just listened to them before. I think the thing with me and Alanis is that I needed to just accept that her voice is unconventional and that if I could just go with that and listen to the songs I could get a real sense of this album. It was hard for the first song as it starts off with a bit of a caterwauling but things settled in and since I was already sort of familiar with this, it wasn't all that shocking as it progressed. I think most of the songs are good, the backing guitar is nice and they are catchy and memorable. Some of the lyrics are a bit cringey but whatever. It's different, it's unique and I like and respect that from an artist. I think I kind of liked it.
Nice one, Alanis! A couple of pretty big songs here, the rest were decent. Overall a good album! 4 ⭐️
Loved this album! Her voice and her attitude!
nice rock pop
her voice is fun. This is surprisingly trip-hoppy. Obviously it's still primarily rock and it isn't every song, but there are so many trip hop sounds here. The harmonica is also pretty interesting. The lyrics combine with the vocals sometimes in a weird vibe that I'm not sure if I like. Otherwise pretty good. 8/10
Lots of familiar hits, most of them still appealing. A solid 4 here.
Listened in March 2020. Iconic 90s pop rock. Not something I listen to often but it has at least 3 classic singles.
I first heard this album the summer before I turned 15. Listening now 30 years later was a trippy experience. Beyond the hits it was good to hear some of the other cuts like Forgiven with fresh ears. The production is crisp and holds up too.
One of my favourite 90s albums
The type of album where I like the deep cuts more than the singles in a lot of cases. That could be because the singles have reached cultural ubiquity, though. A really impressive album. Probably on my list of the best albums of the 90s. Not a 5-star because some of the more ubiquitous songs verge on annoying.
Angry girl rock! I'm still amazed at how many of these songs were radio hits. It was such a big deal at the time. Still fun to listen to.
Great album. I really enjoyed the energy and the lyrics behind the songs. Nice to hear where the Ironic song originated.
Ah, Jagged Little Pill. Everyone's guilty pleasure from the 1990s. It has been the butt of innumerable jokes since its 1995 release which, unfortunately, masks just how good this album is. It was a huge album at the time, driving up the charts on the strength of the angry, bitter You Oughta Know and decidedly unironic Ironic. The latter should have been called Unfortunate but being "ironic" was a thing back then, so we have this title. Hand In My Pocket is a dose of optimism in a world full of difficulty, beautifully capturing the things suck/things are great zeitgeist of the 90s. This is the brilliance of this Jagged Little Pill. It is a cultural time capsule of the 90s that today offers feelings over nostalgia. So, if you are want to piss all over this album, keep in mind it has spawned a hit jukebox musical, showing just how much beloved, it is. It's also a good listen no matter what the age.
Loved it cause I felt like I was in a 90s movie
It's kind of insane to me how many songs from this one album got radio play/used in tv and movies: "All I Really Want", "You Oughta Know" (which featured Dave Navarro on guitar and Flea on bass), "Hand In My Pocket", "You Learn", and "Ironic" are all iconic 90's tracks. Even the non-singles are pretty great ("Right Through You" was a favorite). "Mary Jane" felt like a low point on an album that is otherwise stacked with great songs. Absolutely deserves to be here
I recognized a few of the songs and I was like wow I actually know these I really liked the album.
I’m Not the Doctor, but You Oughta Know this album had my Hand in My Pocket and my Head over Feet.
Such a 90s album - with You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, and Ironic scattered throughout, it’s super catchy. Alanis’ voice is hard to get used to though, and kind of takes away from my enjoyment.
Ich werde mit ihrer Stimme nicht so richtig warm. Andererseits ist dieses Album konstant so ein Vibe, dass ich es mir denke ich noch öfter anhören werde. Ich runde die 3 1/2 Sterne einfach mal auf.
Based purely on the name I was expecting Alanis Morissette to be a techno band similar to Depeche Mode. Was pleasantly surprised that I had heard of a couple songs and overall really enjoyed the album. Reminded me of an grungier Avril Lavigne. 8/10
It's a pretty good album, definitely some songs I didn't know but surprising looking back at how many of these tunes got mainstream media play/legit hit. generous 4 star
Serious cultural moment. A lot of good stuff here; hard to argue with a 4-star rating. Still, can only listen so much before needing a palate cleanser. Hand in my Pocket works best for repeat
Angry 90s woman sings about her ex. There is probably also something about pain, healing, and empowerment in there, but honestly I'm just here for Alanis' distinctive singing, the unmistakable 90s sound, and a little nostalgia. Although well-known musicians in their own right have worked on the album and everything sounds great, not all tracks carry equally over the running time of almost an hour. Impact wise, Jagged Little Pill might be the reason why a whole generation doesn't actually know what "ironic" really means. 4.5/5
this kicks ass! I love the rock-y/grung-y sound and the power in her voice. the instrumentals and production might be dated, but her voice and energy are timeless. the jaggedness of the sound does get a tad repetitive and overwhelming towards the end though, but the album still has some iconic tracks.
Listen— this is probably the first time I’ve heard this album in its entirety this millennium as a full grown adult. This is dated. I don’t even fault anyone coming into this fresh and not liking it. But this absolutely deserves to be here. The singles for this album were everywhere, and the amount of them was staggering. My dad bought this album and played the hell out of it for awhile. I remember watching the Head Over Feet video and wondering how she was singing with her mouth closed (I was 5). This album was huge, and I really enjoyed revisiting it. Sure it’s cringey, sure she taught a whole generation the incorrect usage of “ironic”. But she dated the worst men Canada has to offer and for that she deserves our respect and space to work that out in her music.
It’s very 90s, but it’s also very good. Something of a rarity from the period.
This album opens with some lovely angst accompanied with a great voice to match. Morissette’s voice remains interesting to me through the whole album and is easily one of my favorite things about it. And (to my pleasure) the angst continues all throughout as well. The songwriting is also excellent, I really saw this especially with the progression of the track Forgiven. This is the kind of album that you already know halfway through that the whole thing is gonna be great and won’t get boring, uninteresting, or repetitive by the end.
Hard to argue with the sheer amount of charting, recognisable and quotable songs. Otherwise a pleasant listen
Nostalgia from the first note to the last, especially when the harmonica first comes in. Definitely took me back to a clear time and place. An enjoyable listen
Alanis has a pretty unique voice and I enjoy her attitude. This album in particular contains some of her top hits and they are still bangers today. Standouts You Oughta Know Hand I My Pocket Head Over Feet Ironic 4/5
A great album with solid 4-star energy. The sound is excessively 90s, but in the 90s I doubt that was considered a bad thing. And it's not the worst decade you could excessively be. The synths and beats are a little simplistic and repetitive, but they're full of energy that could fire up a department store in an instant. I'm impressed by the harmonic experimentation in some of these tracks. Morissette will add a sly blue note here, a tritone substitution there – to catch you off guard without you quite understanding what's happening. Along with fairly dynamic bass and vocal lines, the listener is kept fully engaged with what's happening for the entire 57-minute runtime. Then there are songs like You Oughta Know whose chord progressions aren't creative at all, but they're exciting and raised to the next level with some incredibly dense, exhilarating textures. Speaking of which: the songs on Jagged Little Pill do an excellent job of juxtaposing thick and thin textures. Even the most popular track, Ironic, does this – starting and ending with a quiet acoustic guitar and vocal and then escalating the song from there. That being said... Ironic irks me. Though I normally ignore lyrics, these ones are plain incorrect and I had to be that "well, actually" guy when listening to them. Here's a guide for the next time Morissette writes a song called Ironic: Rain on your wedding day: not ironic Rain on International Drought Awareness Day: ironic A free ride when you've already paid: not ironic A free ride the day you launch your taxi app: ironic A death row pardon two minutes too late: not ironic A death row pardon signed by the guy you were jailed for killing: ironic Sure, these lines are rhythmically terrible, but the important thing is that they're accurate. Morissette's producers can fix that in post. 4/5 Key tracks: You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, You Learn
Great
Great album!
Pumpkin's favorite. I hadn't listened in a long time and it seemed a little squelchy at first; but there's good stuff here.
Nothing really had this complete angst, joy, and 90’s feel combo.
Interesting start with the weird vocal techniques on All I Really Want. The *Five* big singles are nicely sprinkled throughout, and they are still good. One that I liked I didn't know before was Not the Doctor. This album still holds up.
Lovely 90's sound ballads and alternative rock sounds
Enjoyed this album. My kind of music and a few songs I recognised.
Peak angsty '90s girl rock. Holds up well.
Album reminded me of my childhood
It’s like if tori Amos made poppier music but it was also grungier
This was good, it felt quite familiar, but I'd not been able to name this artist before.
A straight up Canadian legend.
I was gonna also point out how 90s it sounds but then I saw everyone and their mothers were talking about it so I'm gonna point something else out; in the middle of the album it hit me...she sounds like Gayle from Bob's Burgers so i may have stopped taking it seriously at some points This was my first time to actually listen to Alanis Morissette properly and wasn't too disappointed or mind blown 3.5/5 (not on the lower side tho)
Мощный бодрейший. Вам в ухо кричат, что мужики -- мудаки, а вам приятно. You oughta know -- бомба.
fun 90s rocker
Solid album the whole way through.
I always mix up Alanis and Fiona apple sorry. Both good but not the same. This is great. Packed with all time greats. I couldn't belive how many hit hit hiiittts were on this. Like every other song was mega. The less popular stuff is still pretty great too. She has a very unique voice and I love it. Like for real not just is soooo unique and fun and wow omg. Not that. It's sick. It feels a bit childish at points but she was a child so it's understandable.
It's hard to imagine anyone in the US that hasn't heard this album at least in passing. 4 stars in recognition of its unbridled success.
This is about as quintessential 90s as you can get. Has a couple weaker tracks, but several monster hits that still get regular airplay.
Really solid album, didn’t realize it woudl be so rock based. I knew you aughta know and a few other hits but thoroughly enjoyed the whole album overall, I’d give it a listen a few more times.
This album has really stood the test of time. But I can’t help thinking about Dave Coulier from Full House, having to listen to these songs—written about him—year after year. What a brutal breakup legacy…epic. I remember my mom had this CD in her player for years. It was her top album—she absolutely loved it—and she definitely tortured us with it. The very first track floods me with memories. And honestly, listening to it now, it’s actually not bad at all. A couple of songs feel a bit forgettable and don’t really go anywhere, but her vocal range and style are so distinct. Now that I’m in my 40s, I find myself really enjoying the album. Some of the tracks hit hard. It’s awesome, and I totally get why it made the list. But maybe my favorite part? It inspired Wesley Willis to write the song “Alanis Morissette” https://youtu.be/7_fg_D1noOY?si=W118n6FWsEg7aeom
"You Outta Know" is still the angry girl breakup anthem of all time. Was genuinely very excited to get this album this morning. I was too young for Alanis to really make an impression when this was first released, but I can absolutely hear the blueprint here for future Canadian pop rock girls like Avril (who I did love as a tween/teen).
I'M CANADIAN!!!!!
strong female voice and good rock instrumental part.
Great album holds up wasn't into as a kid but as an adult came to it.
The album comes shooting out of a cannon. Big and bold, really interesting sonic choices made with conviction. The lyrics and the vocals stay are incredible throughout, though I feel like the arrangements became a little less eclectic in the second half and bordered on filler. Great album!
Even though bits are a bit grating, i still like it
Five excellent songs. Some good others too. Hard not to give it a five star.
4+ Stars (12/15)
Very good album. It was played to death and in the 90s and I think I heard every song on it. I'm not sure I'd want to be the guy in a romantic relationship with Alanis based on "You Ought to Know". Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
OVERALL: I was aware of Alanis' existence, and this specific album, but I've never heard any of her songs. Now I understand why this got so much praise and why this was so popular. There is no filler. Pretty much every single song has really good instrumentals, lyrics, and/or vocals. She has really emotional vocals and pretty interesting inflection. She does have some pretty dogshit lyrics ("It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife" and "I recommend sticking your foot in your mouth at any time" are pretty bad out of context). For every bad lyric, though, there are at least two good ones, such as the first verse on the album. Also, this production is super good for 1995, didn't age at all. SONG AVG: 8.5375/10 PERSONAL RATING: 8.25/10 All I Really Want: I think I like this. The singing is something that you kinda need to get used to, but I don't really mind it that much. Really good instrumental and really good lyrics. I love the guitars, and the harmonica usage is interesting but not that bad. Also uses a fade out outro. 9.87/10 You Oughta Know: Really good vocal performance, she sounds very angry and betrayed. Absolutely incredible instrumental, pretty much perfect and matches her vocals really well. The lyrics are okay I guess. 9.31/10 Perfect: That bridge is amazing. I can kinda relate to the lyrics, so I like it from that standpoint. The instrumental is great, and the vocals are too, but it feels like its all buildup for the bridge. After the bridge, the song kinda dies. 8.75/10 Hand In my Pocket: Very optimistic, but it kinda feels boring compared to the other songs so far. I like it, but it's kinda just All I Really Want but less. Still good though. 7.95/10 Right Through You: Banger. Really good chorus, but I feel like the context is really needed to understand some of the lyrics. Pretty good lyrics and very good vocal performance. Also really good instrumental, but that's expected at this point. 8.35/10 Forgiven: I am not Christian, so I don't think I can really talk about the lyrics here. All I can really say about them is that the lyrics are very powerful and feel honest. Pretty good instrumental and unbelievably good vocal performance. 9.73/10 You Learn: Pretty good. The chorus is very good. The lyrics are a bit corny, but are still fine and work well. Great instrumental, also the intro is kinda boring. 7.25/10 Head Over Feet: Really nice. Just really nice overall. I guess it's maybe a little boring, and the lyrics are pretty simple, but it works pretty well. Also the music video kinda feels like they had no ideas at all. 8.15/10 Mary Jane: That short section after verse 3 is incredible. The instrumental is basically just accompaniment to her vocals, which are really good but kinda need instrumental. The instrumental isn't bad, but it's much more... less than the other songs. Still sounds super good. 7.36/10 Ironic: This is Alanis Morissette's biggest song, and I have never heard it before. I get why this was so popular, it's very catchy, relatable (kinda), and just sounds really good. The lyrics are kinda corny but aren't that bad, and the instrumental is pretty good. Overall, pretty good. 9.21/10 Not The Doctor: This feels a lot messier than the other songs. There are also some pretty corny lyrics, and the instrumental is usually pretty boring. The chorus carries so incredibly hard. I guess the meaning is good. 7/10 Wake Up: Great instrumental, great lyrics, fine vocal performance. This song is really good in basically everything except for the vocal performance, which is a bit blander compared to the rest of the album. The chorus is fantastic though. It still sounds absolutely incredible. 9.52/10 You Oughta Know (Jimmy the Saint Blend): Read what I gave to You Oughta Know. I can't really notice much of a difference. Gets no rating.
Had a wave of nostalgia come back after realizing that I'd heard some of the songs off this album as a kid and thought that they were quite unique for pop songs, but the lesser known tracks def were different even for alt rock
Ne mogu bit tako oštar ko ti. meni je ovo vrhunac alter rock konfekcije devedesetih i performativnog angsta kao studijske muzike a da je od svog vremena, to nedvojbeno je.
Pop-type alt rock with some creative freedoms/changes. Interesting listen but not my preference
Banger album from God herself.
Good rock pop stuff. You oughtta know was particularly good. Good voice. Ironic is my favourite song in the album. The last song was weird.
This one was tough, not because it's bad but actually the opposite. There is a lot to like about this album, but some of the choices for the singing were really a hit or miss for me. On some songs it fit perfectly (mostly the closer it got to the end.. maybe during making, what they were going for started to settle better? I'm not sure, since I don't know the order they actually made any of these songs or the actual process lol), but on some songs it sounded way too aggressive and felt too distracting. I understand why they went with this style of singing though and I think it was actually the best choice, I guess it's more the execution? Genuinely everything else is amazing, but due to the singing style being so 50/50 for me I can't go full five stars which is a shame.
Alanis Morissette walked so Fiona Apple could run. There really wasn't anything like Jagged Little Pill when it came out. Female singer songerwriters were sensitive and demure. Alanis was such a breath of fresh air. Even if the production is super 90s it's still an incredible statement of dissatisfaction and feminism. The vocals are raw, the musicianship is incredible and the literary devices are used incorrectly. 4/5.
I can't believe I've never listened to this one in full before; as an Ottawa girl I apologize to her personally. Great album, Head Over Feet, All I Want, Forgiven, and Right Through You were definite standouts for me (+ You Oughta Know), of course. Ironic, despite putting Alanis on the map, is her sonic and lyrical weakest on the album in my opinion. Did not expect so much harmonica. All around great record, 8/10
I’ve never listened to this album and yet I know I lot of these songs. Instantly, you know these are Alanis Morrisette songs with her folky, tinge voice that somehow doesn’t bother me and actually draws me in. She’s angry, agro, and has a lot to say. It’s also not quite pop, not quite rock, not quite grunge but somehow has elements of all three? I enjoyed some of the catchy tunes such as hand in my pocket, but also like the acoustic tracks. It’s a timeless piece of music
I don't know why, but this particular album I really wanted to love. I only know of a few Alanis Morissette tunes and I like most of them. I never cared for 'Ironic' though which is on here. I feel it's slightly hit and miss. Probably more listens needed to fully digest it, but I was every so slightly underwhelmed on the whole. I really didn't expect it to be as grunge tinged as it is which was a nice surprise. I will say that I absolutely adore Morissette's unique voice. Vocally really strong, and an almost yodelling, over-singing quality which I love. She sounds best on the hidden final track 'Your House (Forgive Me Love)' which is an acapella song, and the lack of instruments really do show off her vocals in all their stunning glory. A perfect closer to the album and a beautiful song. 'Hand In My Pocket' is a high point, a great catchy track with a chorus that's fun to sing along to. 'Mary Jane' and 'You Learn' are also highlights. 'Right Through You' and 'Forgiven' show off the grunge vibes. I think a three is fair but because I love her voice so much and I do genuinely think I'd enjoy this more with more listens, I'm going to give it a four and hope that future me agrees with this sentiment.
A classic. Not really any surprises here, they've all been played on the radio! But actually, it's great to hear these tunes without the radio edit. Let me hear them swears!
I know it’s girly music but I enjoy it
nice and edgy 4/5
Great revisit! I bought this album in ‘95 just like a billion other people. There’s a lot of comfort and nostalgia in listening to these massive songs again. The hits are awesome. You Oughtta Know and Right Through You still slay uninvested men dead. You Learn and Hand In My Pocket are such great endearing alt hits. Ironic is a scream-it-all-out in the car sing along. The album cuts are interesting but not always perfect. Overall this album deserves its high accolades. It’s not the best of the 90’s but it certainly deserves its place in the zeitgeist of it all.
Absolute classic of an album. Excited to get this one, because I remember listening to it years back and not really being able to get into it aside from the big singles. But for some reason it's hitting right today. Kinda got that grunge edge to it, really raw and hurt lyrics. Of course the singles are great with You Oughta Know clearly being the highlight of the album (And one of my go-to karaoke songs, although Right Through You might be added to that, haha). Really want to give it a 5, but think I'll settle on a 4 simply because I can't put it into the upper echelon of albums like Abbey Road, Dark Side of the Moon, To Pimp a Butterfly, etc. It's an amazing, classic album, but not quite a masterpiece.
It's a good album. I don't think it's amazing, but it's worth owning.
Amazing album and heard today that Alanis is playing Glastonbury so looking forward to seeing her live in June 2025!
She rocks! I actually really enjoyed this one
This whole album is carried by Alanis Morissette voice. Not saying that the instruments are bad, but I felt that they only served as a base for the singer. Thankfully, Alanis' voice is interesting enough for me to keep coming back. She is really expressive and also has some catchy and a bit of weird vocal melodies, such as 'Ironic'. Unfortunately, not every song has these melodies present, like 'Mary Jane' (at least for me). So, while some tracks stand by they own, there are others that don't. I think with time, this album is going to wear off from my mind, but for now, I'll give it 4 stars.
This is a good album and without a doubt an essential ‘90s classic. I owned it in my youth, and while my wife would give it a 5-star rating without hesitation, I think it has a few misses in there. That said, it’s still a strong album, with at least five tracks most people would instantly recognize. It’s raw, emotional, and packed with attitude, definitely a defining album of its time.
So very 90's and angsty. It feels a little dated, but also a little iconic. It is very distinctive and overall I quite enjoyed it.
Having heard those songs so often on the radio gives them a disadvantage. Yet, I admit all voice, melody, mix are good, although it is not perfectly my taste.
Full bias on display - 90's alt is some of my favorite music. It was the song's I was hearing on the radio when I was growing up, and I remember listening to this album in particular in that pubescents shift. I went into this album thinking I would enjoy the hits and glaze over the rest, but it turns out it's hits all the way down. It's interesting to me that 30 years later (oof) no one else quite sounds like Alanis.
it's a 4 star review when all u need is a 5
Wow, lots of feelings about this album. First, with the history. I disliked the lead singles from this album. I thought You Oughta Know was pretentious and sounded like a jilted lover or maybe the other girl in an affair. It was whiny and I avoided whenever I could. Hard to do when it was being played once an hour on MTV and radio. Ironic was stupid because none of the scenarios Alanis was singing about were about irony. Maybe that was the whole point? Also, her voice annoyed me. Fast forward 30 years to 2025, and I appreciate this album a LOT more than I did back in 1995 when it came out. I guess that's a big part of getting older, you start to experience all the things that songs or lyrics are written about. And lord knows I've had my share of those. Music is good, lyrics still a bit pretentious and cringey in 2025, but I'll take it over most of the crap out there today. 4/5
I think the way she sings is kinda funny, especially in the first track, but that doesn't detract from this album at all, it just makes it more interesting.
You Oughta know and Ironic are kind of incapable in terms of popularity and knowledge it's top of Alanis pop powers and deservedly so. It might be a tiny bit too dated but it is still enjoyable. The hidden track gives out a nice coda to the album. 8.5/10 https://youtube.com/shorts/mwd0Ks59Ty8
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Jagged Little Pill is a very clean, easy album to sink your teeth into. I can see why it has such universal appeal; everything from the catchy hooks to the honest lyrics just clicks in a way that’s hard to ignore. First off, the songwriting is top-notch. Alanis delivers raw, relatable lyrics with a clarity that makes each track feel like a personal confession. There’s something incredibly engaging about the way she navigates through themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. The vocal delivery is uniquely expressive, effortlessly balancing vulnerability and strength. The production on the album is polished and accessible—nothing overly experimental, which in my opinion, makes it easy to listen to. The mix is clean, with every instrument and vocal line given its own space, allowing the powerful guitar riffs, tight drum beats, and subtle keyboard accents to complement the emotive vocals perfectly. This straightforward approach makes the album appealing even if you’re not usually into alternative rock. That said, while I appreciate the album’s clean, accessible nature, I can see how it might feel a tad too polished for those who favour a rougher, more unfiltered sound. Some listeners might miss a certain rawness that other alternative records from the era boasted, and there are moments when the album feels a bit formulaic. The overall production, though superb, occasionally sanitises what could have been even more emotionally explosive moments. Still, these are minor quibbles in an album that, on the whole, delivers what it promises. In the end, Jagged Little Pill is a well-crafted, accessible album that clearly struck a chord with millions. I might not be its biggest fan, but I appreciate the effortless way it marries strong songwriting with an easy listening experience. It’s a record that’s both a product of its time and timeless in its appeal. a solid 4.4/5 stars in my book.
Pretty good, I've heard most of these songs on their own in the wild (target and kohls) but never together, nor have i heard them properly in high fidelity. It was weird hearing them so clearly not through shitty speakers with people walking around going about their lives but the clarity it was a pretty nice album. It's so terminally and chronically 90's that would be distracting if it didn't feel like a culture moment bomb moment. One of the coolest hidden tracks of all time
Rounding up and taking a moment of silence for a pre-9/11 world.
7/10 A carefully crafted Pop album that seems to please just about everybody, it was the obvious choice for a 90s Grammy AOTY win. It’s Alternative but not too heavy, it’s got various influences without being too all over the place, Alanis is an excellent songwriter who I no doubt has influenced hundreds of artists in the mainstream. I’ve heard more than half of these songs on the radio throughout my life, I just couldn’t put a name to it until listening to this and having various “oh, she did this?”. It’s just all pretty nice, and I can’t fault it for being exactly what it is. Anyways yeah Patrick Bateman would slay to this shit
So overplayed at the time, but listening to it intentionally after [a long] time away from it, man, this is solid. One of those 'this is the sound of a time in my life' albums, even if I didn't listen to it on purpose - and couldn't even escape it - at the time.
Questa è ciò che chiamo una donna Forte, Tosta, Indipendente
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Classic album. First time i've listened all the way through. Enjoyable for what it is
Excellent tunes
not what i'd usually listen to, but not terrible!! my fav is probably forgiven, although the album as a whole is giving colleen hoover it ends with us vibes (not the best).... overall its doable, but idk abt the whole weird "It was a slap in the face how quickly I was replaced, And are you thinkin' of me when you fuck her?". Thats quoted from You Oughta Know btw. i dont listen to much better with korn and shit, but this is just giving sappy millennial who's not over her ex. WAIT KORN MENTION they actually both have a song named "Wake Up". Wake up is actually pretty good. i would even considering adding it to my everything playlist. the instrumentals are good overall too
Really good album.
It is like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
if you had a 90s mom, you probably already know about this album. i thought this was the shit back then, but we'll see how well it aged All I Really Want - 4/5 You Oughta Know - 5/5 Perfect - 3/5 Hand In My Pocket - 5/5 Right Through You - 5/5 Forgiven - 4/5 You Learn - 5/5 Head Over Feet - 5/5 Mary Jane - 3/5 Ironic - 5/5 Not the Doctor - 4/5 Wake Up - 3/5 Average score: 4.2/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
BEST SONGS: - Perfect - Hand in my Pocket - Forgiven - Ironic
Great album, brings me back to my youth
The music may be dated, but the female rage is timeless.
Klassiker!
Very nice, a handful of songs weren't my favourites but a mostly great album.
i actually really enjoyed this album, i love her voice and i know more songs from it than i thought i would.
This comes from an era of music that I didn't actively engage in listening to so I hadn't formed an opinion of her only having heard a couple of her hits. She has a strong voice lyrically and vocally. I dig her energy, passion and conviction but her vocal affectations are kind of annoying and something I wish I could do without. Aside from that, I really enjoyed this and can understand why this was such a huge hit.
Не очень в момем вкусе, но по мне альбом хороший, напоминает Шакиру по звучанию и стилю. Голос звонкий и яркий.
All I really want - Harmonica and triphop back beats folky rock lyrics. Song about finding a soul mate and how much she wants one. Tasteful use or vocal effects and breaks. Sometimes she projects with a rap cadence. Nice first song. Upbeat opener You outta know - Much more pop criteria, provocative lyrics speaking to her ex. Bassline is popping. Climactic chorus with clear memorable singable lyrics. Catchy guitar line. Clearly outline Alanis sound as pop almost punk with relatable.and angsty lyrics Went through rest of album. Some classics. But overall I'd say it's a consistent output and showcases her talents. Always worth a listen and I listen to the big tracks fairly often!
Feeling like an angry teenage fuelled my journey to work
A great example of how anger and vitriol can be turned into timeless art! Still fun to listen to more than a quarter century after its release.
Einige bekannte Hits. Gut in ihrer Zeit.
Enjoyed a trip down memory lane to University days.
Definitely a unique voice and sound, lends itself really well to some moments and some songs but can be a bit jarring in others, overall though a really good album.
Some real classics on here. Her vocal tics can grate after awhile but she wasn’t afraid to go in hard!
Needs more harmonica
Had an Alanis phase last year. Re-listened to some of this. It's so cheesy but also so good and I love it.
The album starts off with harmonica, electric guitar, and an awesome voice. Alanis can certainly carry an album.
Really awesome. What a megaton this album was. I have a flashbulb memory of seeing the music video/hearing for Ironic for the first time.
Excellent album. A pop artist successfully capturing the sounds of the 90s into an alternative-rock pop album. She's an immense talent.
Solid album. You Oughta Know is the centerpiece and it is so good.
It's amazing how many radio hits this one album has on it. Production is tight and clean, very well crafted. And having member of RHCP playing on tracks definitely helps. Overall very good.
8/10
Great lyrics!!!!
So 90s, and lucky for the album, it was exactly what I was in the mood for. A stylistic and atmospheric vibe time capsule for its moment in time.
Classic album
Love this album though it's not my favourite Alanis. One of my first forays into 'mainstream pop' - it's heartfelt, edgy and laced with her distinctive vocal charms.
The hits are great. The album tracks are OK.
Alanis Morissette completely dominated the 90's with this album. Even though it’s not really my type of music, I gotta admit, there’s no denying the talent here. The songwriting is sharp, emotional, and brutally honest. She brought a raw edge to pop-rock that wasn’t really out there at the time, and you can hear the influence all over later artists. Tracks like “You Oughta Know” and “Ironic” are classics, but even the deeper cuts hit harder than you’d expect. Favorite song: Head Over Feet
This used to be a real favourite until I listened to it too much. Really enjoyed listening again!
epic! my keybord broke so i hve no first letter of the lphbet... but i like this lot :)))
WHOA 4.5
Ah, this one brings back memories. In a world where we have WAP on the radio, it’s funny to remember the general public’s shock that Alanis had a song where she sang about doing naughty things in theaters. It’s amazing how this album definitely captured the zeitgeist at the time, sort of as a radio friendly version of angsty pop with a small sprinkling of riot grrrl energy. Sure, the production is a bit dated but I like it. She has the songs. I give it 4 out of 5 stars, with my favorites being “All I Really Want”, “You Oughta Know”, “Hand in My Pocket”, “Right Through You”, “You Leran” and “Ironic” (which she eventually admitted the stories in the song aren’t ironic at all). Who cares. It’s art.
Godt album. Overraskende over hvor mange sange jeg har hørt før. Ville ikke genere mig at høre det igen.
I remember this album from the 90s, but i don't think I ever put together on my mind how good it was. I'm sure I slept on it because it was "chick music".
4.5
Very good
tenho a impressão que já escutei esse album antes. Nao sei se minha mae tem o CD, meu pai... só sei que reconheço a maioria das muiscas mas nao tenho ideia quem é essa mulher. Dito isso, melhor álbum até agora.
lots of good bangers when in the mood for like white girl anthems summer vibes
Album wasn't quite my taste but i enjoyed it - the production was very considered and the entire record felt really coherent. I enjoyed the kind of grungey, harder edge rock style combined with a flurry of pop elements. A lot of really recognisable melodies and songs on this album which are really catchy, although i wasn't particularly fond of the content of some of the songs. I felt they were slightly corny and hadn't quite aged so well. Perhaps i would've thought differently if i listened when it was released. Overall i did enjoy the record but i don't think i'll be returning often to listen to it!
More his than I remember
Brill
It’s hard to believe this album is 30 years old. Hearing the entire album for the first time, I appreciate it more than when it was released. Unusual for an album to have so many hit singles. I would rate it 9/10.
Aw! I feel like I manifested this one since I've been talking about it a lot lately. I don't have this album, but my mom does, so I've listened to the whole thing before. It's got a lot of qualities I like: 90s, female singer, Canadian, unique voice, it's now a musical. Fun fact: Alanis (as God in Dogma) was the very first "celeb I was told I look like" (although I don't see it, I think we both just had very long hair). Speaking of long... this album is a little bit long. A little bit samey. But it produced a lot of hits, and I still like it. Highlights: 'You Oughta Know', 'Right Through You', 'You Learn', the line "you held your breath and the door for me" (I have a draft about these funny half-idiomatic conjunctions waiting to be published.... waiting....), 'Ironic'
Love this album So many good songs
4.5, plus half a star for “Ironic” being so amazing
Me ha gustado bastante, buen instrumental y la cantante lo hace muy bien, la letra tambien me gusto mucho y los temas de las canciones están muy bien transmitidos mediante la canción 9/10
I used this listen to figure out why I never liked this album. It falls right into my wheelhouse-aggressive female driven indie rock. But, I suppose it starts with me not liking Alanis' voice when she tries too hard. The cracking high at the end of words just hurts me and she's often out of tune. Lyrically, she alternates between brilliant and cringing bad (that's not lip service? WITAF?). Musically the album is okay, but there are no leads or riffs which hurts it a bit, particularly on the good song Right Through You which ends too soon - maybe a middle 8 or lead would help. Instead we get some of the worst harmonica playing ever put to record. The good is the attitude and importance of the album and You Oughta Know and Ironic are GREAT tracks and the 'last' song Wake Up is quietly awesome. I actively dislike most of the other album singles, aside from some stray good lines here and there. Upon this listen I think my distaste for the album is how crazy big it was, I was already into Liz Phair, Joan Osborne, Belly, and others that were not getting as much attention and are EASILY better than this album. JLP somehow walks the line of indie rock and pop, plus as my wife said, this album hit just right for her as a teenager at the time (although it hits harder for twenty somethings I'm sure). It's not for me per se, but I love the idea of it. I would go 3.5, but after arguing up or down, the album is too important not to be a 4.
3,75/5 Pas mal du tout mais l’acoutique m’a un peu laissé sur ma faim
Listened to this ahead of the musical my family went to in Kitchener. Lots of bangers, classic for a reason. Won’t get into regular rotation but fun to throw on at parties.
Day 1: Very solid start to this journey. Incredibly solid production and sound quality meant it was a joy to listen through all the way through, and I had no urge to skip on any of the tracks. Although a few tracks stood out positively, nothing blew me away or overwhelmed me though. Overall enjoyed more than anticipated as this isn't a genre of music I have much experience with. Fav tracks: Hand in My Pocket / Ironic Bad tracks: N/A
Peak Alanis. It’s not my vibe for the most part, but I also really appreciate it for what it is, so it gets a 4 from me.
Several of my TV heroines worship Ms. Alanis (Liz Lemon and Abbi Abrams come immediately to mind). Still, until today, I hadn't heard anything but the obligatory karaoke rendition of You Oughta Know. It's a yes, y'all—her voice and the messaging lock down the fullness of that signature 90s girl punk sound. Harmonica, too?? Fuggedaboutit.
I enjoyed the sound of this album. Definitely remember hearing her in my childhood. Some favorites were Hand in My Pocket and the classic Ironic.
It may be period music (Andy, Jo says it’s OK to call it that!), and I was fully expecting to dislike it given it’s massive air play at the time and the fact I was ‘too cool’ to actually listen to it. However, you know what, the song writing is really good, the guitar parts are also way more interesting and quite meaty/heavy in parts than I recalled, and she can belt out some angst like a good’un (‘you oughta know’, is enjoyably punchy). So let’s go for a 4, I unexpectedly enjoyed it much more than some of the chaff on here.
This album was huge, and although it’s a bit dated, the songwriting is strong and Alanis’s vocals on the hidden track on the remaster are stunning.
Loved many of these songs when I was younger! You Oughta Know hits hard, Hand in my Pocket is is fun, You Learn rocks, Head Over Feet is a banger, and of course Ironic is great. Takes me back to the 90s. There are a few songs that drag it a a bit, but all in all this is an awesome album. Best song: Ironic
It was pretty good and I've heard many of these before
This definitely takes you back to the ‘90s. You can hear its influence on later artists like Avril Lavigne or Katy Perry. Even though I never listened to much of her music, it’s undoubtedly a defining cult album. Favored song You Oughta Know
Ironic is terribly overplayed...some of the lighter tracks felt like filler. But the good ones have not lost their power or resonance!
My 4th grade jam - just completely etched into my brain. The hits still hit, You Oughta Know is the banger to end all bangers, but the fillers are pretty filler-y.
Pop rock. A little same-y sounding throughout but definitely a guilty pleasure belting out to some hits.
Super fedt! God tråd, dejlig drived guitar og wah-pedal. Nogle enkelte sange er lidt akustisk-plireliret, men overordnet set synes jeg sgu det er nice
La lady rock de los 90
liked songs: All I Really Want, Hand in My Pocket, Forgiven, Head Over Feet Liked songs: You Oughta Know, Ironic This album is so 90s and I love it. Great vocals, great songwriting, influenced tons of other acts. There is a reason this album was so popular when it came out and why you still hear the songs being played today. 4.25
Yea
Oooooh. Now this is an interesting one. 15 when this came out and it was EVERYWHERE. And by everywhere, I mean ABSOLUTELY EVERYWHERE, I'm pretty certain some radio stations had an Alanis track every 3rd song. And to be fair, it was very different and tapped into that grungey era. Listening back, hell yeah there's some nostalgia there, but I actually liked it more than I thought I might. That vocal is very distinctive and the writing is excellent. It's a little bit samey, but not hearing it played every. single. day. has certainly helped.
4 out of 5. I didn't know this album would go as hard as it did and shame on me for that.
This is a great 90s album that definitely stands out in the musical context that is in, unfortunately it's affected by it and it feels dated still. I can't shake the image of my mum cleaning around with this in the background and being annoyed to death about the "rubbish" she was listening to, so can't give it the 5th star
the most 90's alt rock album in a good way. if you've seen buffy the vampire slayer you know they were spinning this at the bronze.
#80 - Stalwart of it's time, some bangers in here!
Full of soooo many great songs
I still quite like this, despite hearing a billion times from my then-girlfriend. It's not ironic though - it's just bad luck
First of all, her vocal is sooo good. The instrumentals are engaging, shifting, and fun. The writing is very well done, with the subjects being executed even better. The album is beautifully crafted, with exciting and fun instrumentals. Overall, it's a great album!
Fye. Bro is pissed. Great voice, super catchy, some songs are more forgettable than others but still a very VERY strong album. Queen behavior Fav Songs: You Oughta Know, You Learn, All I Really Want
Jagged Little Pill is poppy and alternative. It's no wonder that this one was so massive. Alanis' performances are 10/10 and the songs feel very authentic. I think Head Over Feet is gorgeous and features some very tasteful harmonica.
Fresh and energetic.
This album was integral to my college years. I remember listening to it on repeat during my summer internship because I was shredding all day for days at a time. I really do like this album, but does it belong on this list?
Goeie 90s muziek Veel bangers
This is one of the first albums I ever owned on cassette. I got it for Christmas around the time it came out and my mom asked me how she could bleep out the bad words. When she realized that was impossible she just sharpied them out of the liner notes and demanded that I not sing along to those parts. I can't believe how well this holds up honestly. As other reviewers have mentioned, it sounds precisely 1995, yet its dated-ness is somehow a positive here. I got Adele's 21 album before last, Alanis was also 21 when this came out, but I appreciate the immaturity of this one much more. 4/5
Great album, but top 5 songs are far superior to the rest.
I played this album a lot in my teen years. It still slaps.
It does sound slightly outdated and frozen in a specific moment in time maybe, but I can't deny that some of these songs still touch something inside me. Hand in my pocket will never fail to move me
Still a fantastic voice live. This still holds up Ironic is annoying but the rest is still good
Singles get played on the radio all the time but don't think I've listened to this fully since the 90s. Still holds up well ironically apart from Ironic which is ironic, or is it? No it isn't ;-)
I was a fan of this in the 90’s and it still holds up well.
206/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑
Loved it when it came out and still love it now. Every song is good and although I probably over-listened to this in the early 90's, I think it keeps getting better. I can now really appreciate the sarcasm, the stinging whit, and the irony (both in the lyrics as well as matching emotional, dark breakup themes with radio-friendly pop arrangements). The slower tracks showcase her versatility as a vocalist and songwriter and maybe even made harmonica cool. This album is 90's in all the best ways. Strong 4.0.
What a great album that gets better with each listen. Huge when it dropped and although the older crowd didn't except it as much, complaining she was too whiney, it stuck with us 90s kids. You have to listen to the softer tracks like "Perfect" and "Mary Jane" to realise she does have a good voice. Stacked with the hits that may be a bit poppy and super catchy but the production and message is undeniably good. This album will age like a fine wine along with the listener as you experience more of life and can relate to it better. Blown away she was only 21 when she wrote it...4.15.
Jagged Little Pill was deservedly a huge album as it loaded with hits, many of which I still turn to today. Alanis's best work, not sure she ever got close to this again. I have so many fond memories of this album from release through current day. I'll shamelessly belt out many of the sneaky bangers from this album any time. 3.9 stars
Många hits.
4.5
It's a good album. Alanis Morissette is a good writer from a compositional perspective, while lyrically, it can be hit or miss.
Easy classic, 4.5 stars. Like 2-3 songs too long
Lots of radio hits. A couple of misses. A couple of good songs I forgot about. 4/5
Surprised that this was so popular, but not surprised by how influential it was. No one in the mainstream was really doing this in the mid 90s. Glossy production with quirky vocals; some unique musical choices; and angsty, honest, and plain-spoken (and, yes, at times awkward and cringy) lyrics that are definitely (and defiantly) from a female point-of-view. Highlights: "Hand in My Pocket" (chugging musical accompaniment to list lyrics ("I'm..., but I'm...")), "You Learn" (another list song ("you ______, you learn") with a breezy musical accompaniment and vocal delivery), "Head over Feet" (although the lyrics are a bit inane at times, this is a sweet and catchy pop song), "Mary Jane" (character study of an abused woman, relatively sparse musical accompaniment and passionate vocals)
Even though her music is quite "basic", it's ridiculous how good to listen to it is. 15 years listening to this stuff and it doesn't get any worse.
I've always liked how Alanis Morissette phrases when she sings - one or two elongated words followed by a burst of small words rapidly strung together. It makes her songs interesting to listen to. Okay ... the music might be a little out of date. But if you aren't into current pop trends that feature the likes of Taylor Swift and Harry Styles (and I am most decidedly not) then listening to Alanis sing is refreshing.
Nice to hear you Taylor! I never realized how many good tunes are off this album. I've always enjoyed hearing her songs on the radio, well except the overplayed You Oughta Know, but even then, I think that's a great tune. I started writing down all the songs I liked and it didn't take long to realize it was pretty much the entire album. Hand in My Pocket and All I Really Want probably my 2 favorites. A couple surprise songs for me include Perfect and Right Through You, but really, there's not a song that felt out of place on this album. Solid from start to finish with a lot of big hits. This is a very good album. Here's to all of us getting Wined, dined and 69'd! 4