Jagged Little Pill

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

4 Appropriately, just after Michael Jackson’s Bad, we have Alanis’ breaking bad record - though in this case, it totally works for me. If only Uncle Joey knew what he had coming. This album goes hard. While quite possibly the poppiest alternative rock album out there, the energy Alanis brings here puts this up there with the big boys in my humble opinion. This is a heartbroken, pissed off woman, and man, do you feel it - Taylor Swift, eat your heart out. While I’ve always been a fan of Alanis’ music, I genuinely didn’t realize how much great stuff she had outside of the hits - in fact, I don’t think there’s a single miss in about the first ⅔ of this album. With each subsequent song that came on, I genuinely found myself rocking out and thinking “Wow, another banger”. All I Really Want is an incredible opener that captures the energy of this album immediately, and it segues into what’s probably Alanis’ magnum opus, You Oughta Know. I don’t think there’s another breakup song out there quite as pissed off as this one, and it’s incredible - I couldn’t imagine being on the receiving end of this. There isn’t any metaphors or symbolism going on, Alanis just really thinks you oughta know how much more of a kinky, bad b*tch she is than her ex’s new girl, and I fucking believe it - you know this dude felt this one physically. As an added bonus, Dave Navarro plays guitar on the track and Flea on bass (no Taylor Hawkins yet - he didn’t join until the album’s tour). From there, the album really doesn’t let you down for the next several songs. Right Through You, You Learn, and Head Over Feet were all favorites, but this particular listening reminded me of just how good Hand in My Pocket is. For some reason I had kind of written the song off as overplayed and overrated, but I added it back to my Spotify playlists pretty quickly after hearing it here. Great tune, and I love how she changes what she’s doing with her other hand with each chorus. That all to say, this album could very nearly be a 5/5 from me, but it unfortunately hits a pretty drastic slump with Mary Jane that it never really picks back up from. The song isn’t bad, but it is the first one I would consider mediocre, and it leads into far and away the worst, most overrated track here. Yes, I hate Alanis’ biggest hit. Isn’t that ironic? For an album with an incredible energy to it, Ironic has the most generic coffee shop sound to it and some of the cheesiest lyrics imaginable. Also, I don’t think any of the examples she provides are actual examples of irony. I’ve heard it mentioned before that that was a deliberate creative choice in a sort of meta sense of irony, but I don’t know if I believe that. (Side note - did anyone else have to listen to the song in middle school when learning about irony in English class or was that just me?) Still, damn good album despite its weak ending (though, I do love the lyric “I don't want to be your mother/I didn't carry you in my womb for nine months” on Not the Doctor). I’m very confused by the choice to end on another, incredibly similar sounding version of You Oughta Know. I assumed that was just a Spotify thing at first, but I guess that was an inclusion since the initial release of the album - though, Wake Up isn’t a particularly strong closer itself, so I guess I get it. Overall, very, very good - what else can you expect from God herself?

Was fairly aware of this as a kid, obviously. Her voice sometimes grates on me slightly, but there are some absolute bangers on here. And Flea's bassline on You Oughta Know slaps (pun intended). Favourite tracks: You Oughta Know, Hand in my Pocket, Forgiven, You Learn, Head Over Feet, Ironic. So basically the singles then probably.

I initially really liked this album when it came out, but then it became overhyped. I still think that's true to some extent, but I enjoyed re-listening and found some new songs to like as well.

A few great songs and the rest pretty good. Surprisingly enjoyable from start to finish

Good tracks - love Oughta Know

Enjoyable, very nostalgic sounding 90s vocals

solid album. out of all the songs, i think the big songs on here are probably the best ones - the album cuts weren't bad, but i think they just did not leave a huge impression on me. to me, what's more important here is the attitude and impression this one left on people. starkly personal, biting. a turning point for music.

In 1995 I was irrationally irritated by the fact that a song about irony, called Ironic, could be filled with so many bad examples of things that, ironically aren’t actually ironic. They’re mostly things that are just a bit of a bugger. Eventually I developed the theory that the irony all along was that the song highlights examples of things that people seem to call ‘ironic’, despite them actually just being a bit of a bugger. Still, Jagged Little Pill, bloody good album.

6.76

I heard that this was divorced mom music, and that hits hard. There's gonna be a renaissance for this album in a few years, mark my words. It's gonna get the divorced dad music treatment where people listen ironically, and then totally unironically because a lot of the songs are actually great. Best Songs: All I Really Want, You Oughta Know, Head Over Feet Worst Songs: Mary Jane Iconic Songs: Ironic

The album has a lot of the distinctly 90s sounds to it, which I'm generally not a fan of. But this album doesn't highlight those trends, and it powers through them when it needs to. The year and the album art honestly didn't have me very excited for today's album, and I didn't recognize Morissette's name at first, but my bias and apprehension was poorly placed. This album is great. I really love when the bass takes the lead with its funk/disco sounding licks. It provides an awesome contrast to the driving pop/angst rock. And Morissette's voice is perfect for the pop/angst rock. It's honestly just an incredibly well-crafted album, musically. I'm never really good at picking out lyrics, but from what I can make out, she's really pouring out her heart and emotions into these songs. Favorite Song(s): Perfect, Forgiven, Mary Jane

This was surprisingly good

You Oughta Know suffers from being too overplayed because Jesus that song is amazing. Is there an angrier mainstream song? It rules. As for the whole album, it basically is the most 1990s album on here. Hand In My Pocket feels like the most 90s teen comedy/drama song ever. It’s fun.

Classic first album. 4.5

+4

Ya les dije, estoy en una racha de buenos discos. Me encanta la honestidad que destila en cada una de sus letras y que, como esa extraña alquimia que a sólo a veces se da, conjugan perfectamente con la música

4/5

4.5

A comforting sadness despite it me not being sad beforehand or after

Okay the only thing holding this album back from being a 5 is her voice. She does not sound good when singing and doing the weird scream/groan/grunt whatever it was that she did a bunch in the opening track and then sometimes throughout the album was unpleasant. Otherwise I loved the lyrics they were witty, funny, and made you think. Musically it sounded really good. I just cannot stand her voice or the song "Ironic". The only thing ironic about that song is that NONE OF THE THINGS IN THE SONG ARE ACTUALLY IRONIC. It really bothers me.

Ne klassieker uiteraard. Niet altijd iets dat ik zelf zou luisteren, maar wel iets dat je luidkeels meebrult als ze dit draaien in den uitgang. 3.5

When I first discovered that I loved you oughta know I listened to this album for the first time and tought it was pretty lame. Now it’s like 6 years later and I found it a good bit more enjoyable. There’s a couple songs where her voice starts to get annoying to me but for the most part it’s solid 90s music that deserves its status.

So good

4 - Nothing ground breaking, but man this was a lot of cheesy greatness. Some great vocals and just a very honest album for me.

this album encapsulates the angsty 90s alternative rock vibe

4.5, plus half a star for “Ironic” being so amazing

enjoyable (: nice listen on 90's indie/pop rock fav tracks: 1. you oughta know (awesome song) 2. forgiven 3. wake up

A product of its time? Yes. Some ill-advised vocal affects and inflections? Yes. Does this album absolutely rule? Hell yes.

André waters style, une couple de classics, j'ai bien aimé.

Fierce, righteous, singular, angry and powerful

Great album

This was never really my taste, but I was in high school when it came out, so I remember how huge and influential it was. My most distinctive memory of this album is being on a road trip to Mexico in 1995. We were with family friends, riding with the two older daughters (maybe 17 years old) of my parent's friends, while the adults were in a different car. The girls were driving/riding in the front, and my buddy in I were in the back of their Jeep. My buddy and I didn't have drivers licenses yet. The girls brought just this CD, so we pretty much sat in the back and listened to it on repeat for about 3 hours each way, with them belting it out, and me not fully understanding the lyrics yet.

All bangers

Muy iconic

This is a deeply 90s album. Luckily for it, I was 11 in 1995. Just starting to really listen to music on a deeper level. This was a huge smash for a reason. I wouldn't take issue with anyone giving this a lower score, but for me this is very solid and has done undeniable SCCs.

Very of its time, but good songs performed well with enough variety to ensure the album doesn't seem bloated

ok

proto-Avril...i thought this was gonna be a singles album but it's surprisingly back-loaded! just like my ex-wife 8/10

Very different and original from all the "Chick Singers" who preceded her - Joni Mitchell, et al. Much edgier. Some really good tracks on here, some dead spots.

I think what I enjoy about Alanis Morissette is her ability to convey this kind of desperate frustrated anger you often experience when you feel powerless or that something is unfair. It shines through on a lot of the songs of this album, even the slow ones like 'Perfect' hits it towards the end. It can get a little same-y though, but it never feels like she doesn't care about what she's communicating, so it's hard to not pay attention anyway. 'You Oughta Know' is obviously one of the biggest hits of her career but I also recognize songs like 'Hand in My Pocket' Standouts You Oughta Know Hand in My Pocket 4/5

Good

Angry music. Loved it at the time. Still enjoy mostly today.

Such a 90's sound! Love her voice and the songs. It made me feel like I was born then, even though I was born in 2003. Great record.

I’m gayyy but I’m straightttt I crop dust in whole foods BABY

Heartbreak and revenge album. Obviously Any things mentioned in Ironic are coincidence not irony.

A 90s classic to say the very least. Glad to have listened to it.

Pretty good. I don’t own this album, but wowzers was this album everywhere back in the day. Listening to it brought back a fair amount of high school and college memories. Speaking of back in the day, the album’s overall sound is very of its time. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, but it occasionally is on this album. If someone asked me what the ‘90s sounded like, this would be one of the albums I would answer with. Although did this album sound this way due to other albums in the ‘90s, or did other albums sound they way they did due to this album? For me there are peaks and valleys on the album, but the strength of its huge songs pull up its average to four stars. The documentary Jagged from a few years ago about Alanis and this album was pretty good and I enjoyed that more than I thought I would.

It’s not everyday that a child actor goes from being slimed on You Can’t Do That on Television to creating a new, edgy adult persona…and getting away with it. Jagged Little Pill was everywhere when it first came out, and I can’t listen to it without thinking about how it became so ubiquitous that they made a pretty bad Broadway jukebox musical of these songs. So trying to divorce myself from all that and listen to it now with fresh ears and an open mind, I can hear why it was successful. It echoes the angst of then-popular grunge with just enough of a pop sugar coating to make it radio-friendly (mostly). I just never got into that grating voice warble though… You Oughta Know is an anthem for jilted lovers set to crunchy guitar effects and it still rocks today. Other notable ones are Perfect, You Learn, Hand in My Pocket and Ironic (although that last one feels more like a joke now than it was meant to be…ironically). I didn’t remember the deeper cuts on the album (Forgiven, Mary Jane, Not the Doctor, Wake Up), sometimes with good reason, but the lyrics are raw and heartfelt throughout.

8/10

Pretty hardcore album, really good. I am kind of burnt out on the radio hits from this one, but I thoroughly enjoyed the other songs on the album.

i owe you an apology. i was not familiar with your game. turns out my vendetta was against the song Ironic and not alanis morissette in general. i had heard most of this album before (shopping centre carparks, ads for air fresheners, walking past worksites tuned to Triple M) but never listened... i cannot truly beef with this many borrowed chords and melodic tension, no matter how much you mistake irony for misfortune or decide to sell yourself out to the late 2010s jukebox musical nostalgia complex. alanis, we were once ronin who served warring shogunates. you remember - the stakes seemed so high. but at this late hour, i have more respect for my Sister in the Blade than for any master. let there be peace...

Definitely a good album. 7.6/10 first time i reall listened to a female singer. Especially in alt rock. Good album, again.

the album finds a strong balance between pop and alternative rock so i can see why it considered as 90's classics

This sounds quite dated, but I honestly don't care - there are bangers on this record

Probably one of the more important records for female rock/pop artists in the 90s. Alanis Morrisette is a fantastic writer and her lyrics are quite insightful and honest. I'm pretty sure Lorde stole the vocal melody run in her song Writer In the Dark. It's very similar to the chorus in All I Really Want on Jagged Little Pill. Anyways, aside from this album being well written I do find the vocal layering and harmonies on this record quite insufferable. I've always been a fan of this album. I remember coming home from elementary school and putting this CD on. I remember it being one of the first records I heard that had a swear in it. Haha. I was angsty as this record.