Jagged Little Pill

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

A near perfect pop punk album

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

Fantastic album. I have nostalgia for this album, it came out when I was 5 years old. I heard these songs on the radio, my parents owned the CD. My DAD wanted to listen to this. I get her voice isn't for everyone, but you're insane if you give this album a 1/5. That being said I was stuck between 4 and 5 here, so I'm rounding up just because it really holds up, and if you listen to the 2015 remasters rather than what is linked here, it just sounds a bit better for those complaining about the dated mix.

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.

Enjoyed the first few tracks here, especially All I Really Want and Hand in My Pocket, but then Ironic came up, which I have been overexposed to and disliked it from the first. Another very 90's-sounding album. "Confessional" was a work I used to describe her songwriting style, and I would agree, and I would add "simple", to the point of obviousness - her metaphors are overly clear and often she just states how she is feeling about something. That clarity and straightforwardness can be worthwhile to get to the core of emotions, but it's not very interesting. Three stars, but only just.

Eh, not the best we have to offer.

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!

Man this is such a good album

This was the album of my youth and continues to hit and be completely on point 30 years later. Every song is raw and and makes such an indelible impression. The secret track will always be to blame for my big emotions in my early 20s.

Alanis Morissette was able to capture the angst and anger of the Big 4 of Seattle in a way that many post grunge counterparts haven’t been able to. I had always preferred You Oughta Know to Ironic and I’m glad to say the majority of this album pulls from the former. It generally leans more into its rock sound instead of a pop sound. I’m also a sucker from odd/unique vocalists (David Byrne, David Bowie) and Morissette able to able to scratch that same itch. Match that was some really awesome bass playing, you get a pretty solid listen!

Man, 30 years old. What a strange time of my life that was - a turning point. I didn't listen to this album much until 1996, when it really seemed to blow up. 'You Oughta Know' was great, and still is - an iconic song from that era. 'Head over Feet' words brings me back to a relationship of that time. 'Wake Up' with the great tune.

Sometimes when you get older your taste changes, well this is the case with this album. I was 16 when it came out and I loved it but now not so much! I will still give it 3 stars because their is some talent here.

I know it’s girly music but I enjoy it

Good album impressed

nice and edgy 4/5

Absolute breakout album. One of the top first albums and albums of the 90's. Most has aged well, like Alanis herself.

The only thing wrong with this album is nothing of those things technically meet the definition of irony. Alanis you are a beautiful female soul that pulled together an album that shares the complexity of the female soul. We are complex, see the beauty in simplicity and have a right to be angry. Just a few things to note....Perfect reminds us that we are expected to be perfect and yet that perfection is usually completely contradictory making it unattainable. See Right Through You, what women has that had that relationship and wanted to scream at the man like You Oughta Know. Forgiven is a lesser known song, but dang does she rock out and dig deep on the emotion. There's is a little of Mary Jane in all of us, using toxicity to hide the real pain and never fully healing.Then we move into the opportunity for love Head Over Feet and looking at the small positives in the world after dealing with the bads You Learn. Alanis you are a queen <3

This was a great album when it came out. It's still a great album. Every song! There's not a bad song on this album. Forgiven is my favorite non-hit. But All I Really Want is still my favorite song on this album if I had to pick a favorite. It's just really great songwriting that can flow from quiet introspection to seething rage, backed up with great instrumentation, groovy beats, and stellar recording.

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.

Obviously a 5! This album was so unique and fucking awesome when it first came out, and it has aged like a fine wine. Alanis kicks ass.

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!

OMG my son aged 22 had no idea who Alanis was and had never heard Ironic. Generation gap be still a real thing. Having said that, this was inescapable in the nineties and its pop-grunge stylings have not worn well. The banger-factor of the singles saves this from a one, but it's not really one of the 1001 best albums every made is it?

An absolute classic. This is one of the defining albums of the 90s.

Not terrible, with some catchy hooks and pleasingly poppy songs, but didn't dig then and don't dig now. One worries that one's reasons for not liking – it's overwrought gerenally and here and there histrionic – sound borderline sexist. Perhaps the fact that one just preferred Toni Childs and Tori Amos may serve as sufficient defense. Sheryl Crowe and Liz Phair are also much better. It really wants to be taken seriously, and viewed as wise, but one just doesn't see it (see lyrics to "Ironic" which would be a non-serious person's idea of serious lyrics – a fly in your wine is unfortunate, not necessarily ironic; same with rain on one's wedding day). Alanis Morissette is closer to Britney Spears than Lucinda Williams, say. And she doesn't need one's endorsement given that she sold many more records than she actually deserved, capitalizing on the perennially dodgy taste of American consumers.

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.

Enjoyed it more than I expected to.

Good, no really musically stars out tracks, liked the lyrics consistentl

I loved this album; the music isn't perfect, and the lyrics are weird, but it made me want to get a group of friends together for a Jagged Little Pill karaoke night.

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.

Interesting and enjoyable to listen to this album through in full a couple of times after all these years. I think it still holds up.

I was not a huge fan of Alanis, but this album is pop-culturally significant and the hits are pretty fuckin fab - I still love Head Over Feet. 5 stars for taking me back to a time when all scorned women blasted You Oughta Know.

This album is both nostalgic and still so timely. Loved it when it originally dropped and love it now.

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.

3.5

If only this album had decent vocals.

Yes, it might be dated sounding at times, and the hits on it may be overplayed, but you just can't deny the energy of this record. Alanis is so passionate, you can hear that in her vocals and driving force of very well written lyrics and great choruses. A very well made record. Fun and consistent The consistency affects a little bit the production and instrumentation in my opinion But the great energy definitely carries the album through the entire listening time

As a nineties kid, this hits hard. I still remember endlessly watching Alanis screaming her lungs out while driving through the woods in the Ironic video. I’m sure that I’ve listened to this album before though I don’t really remember the album tracks. They’re great though. This is really a classic of nineties pop rock. Grungey guitars, Alanis’s unique vocals. It’s all so much of the nineties and I love it. It’s super dramatic and big without feeling over the top. It feels very personal and is very easy to relate to.

This album is raw. I love it

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

I’m 5 mins in, and easily 5 stars. This is what this project was made for. I don’t even to this type of genre, but I loved this.

1.3 *

10/10. This album helped remind me that there is a lot of great 1990's pop music out there. This album reminds me of P!nk, for some reason. I love the vocals. I love the lyrics. I love the music. I probably would have loved this song when I was around six years old.

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.

What is it about her voice that grates so much? The undulating, whiny nature to large portions of this make it hard work. Whenever I listen to Ironic, I can't help but be reminded by Ed Byrne's comedy bit about her being a 'moaning cow'. That 5 minute sketch watched again on YouTube was more enjoyable than the album listen-through for me

Questa è ciò che chiamo una donna Forte, Tosta, Indipendente

Her voice is cool, unique, and groundbreaking. Lyrics are full of teen angst. Absolutely nothing about the composition or arrangement is interesting.

Queen!

YASSSSSS. 100/10. This album is perfection and will forever have my heart.

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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

i see the praise but not for me

YUP

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

Ok, so I probably listened to this in 1995 when it came out. And, of course I recognize and remember all the singles from the album. But, aside from the singles, it’s a very bland album. Not sure if it was just the remaster version, but the vocals seem very dry and up front more than I remember even the singles being.

# Album Name: Jagged little pill # Artist: Alanis Morissette # Rating: 5/5 # Comments: Wow, this really reminds me of the 90s. Alanis has good vocals on this record. Very edgy. I like it. The singles on this album are actually very strong, good songs. Its a bit cheesy, the album has aged a tad. Definitely of the time but this album has plenty of great tracks on it. Really enjoyed this listen. # Top Tunes: You outta know / Hand in my pocket / You learn / Head over feet / Ironic # Would I listen to it again? Yes

whole album was a vibe right up my alley for 90s alternative. I got into the hype of this artist and really saw why people rave ab them.

I forgot about the great harmonica resurgence of the mid 90’s! Angry woman music, but also Canadian so not too rude about it.

Thank you

Album 686 of 1001 Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill (1995) Rating : 5 / 5 A near perfect album. About as close as you can get. Great from beginning to end. Writing, performance, instrumentation, production....all top notch. Whether or not it is your genre, you can't deny its excellence. It was and still is a banger.

another childhood classic. it’s really catchy, but in a “please get the fuck out of my brain” way. not really my thing but i can see why people love her music

standard mid 90s alt rock, the second song which is a single was reaaallly good but literally everything else was so basic i was praying for it to end soon… respectfully, this album sounds like a romcom and i hate romcoms so x

My first memory of this was listening to it in art class. Freshman year. Steven, the kid who sat in the back, waved me over. "You gotta listen to this. She talks about giving a blowjob in a theater!" The meaning of "You Oughta Know" has morphed for me over the years-- I didn't really get it when I was 15, but I get it now. My feelings about this whole record have changed as well. It is not just the record with "You Oughta Know" on it. It is a record that shouldn't have been successful in the fickle, misogynist music industry of it's day. It's a truly genuine record, the good and the bad, and it's a record that the industry tried to copy but just could not.

I hadn’t listened to this album before, but of course had heard a few of the songs over the years. For the most part, I liked the album but I found the way she uses her voice to often be annoying and harsh. This brought it down from a four to a three for me.

The music may be dated, but the female rage is timeless.

Klassiker!

The high range of her voice annoys me to no end for some reason, and she has like 3 songwriting tricks. Head over feet goes pretty hard tho.

Very nice, a handful of songs weren't my favourites but a mostly great album.

Great 90s stuff

i actually really enjoyed this album, i love her voice and i know more songs from it than i thought i would.

Between this and Mellon Collie yesterday we're going through the greatest hits of my teens. This is a very 90s album, but it still hits. Alanis is a legend.

One of my favourite albums ever. My first concert ever (that I wanted to go to) was a couple of years ago to see the anniversary tour for this album.

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.

Good album but sounds dated … enjoyed it more in the 90s.

I hated this album when it was released. However, a couple of the songs have grown on me over time: Not the Doctor and You Oughta Know.

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!

Some solid bangers individually but felt like it didn't flow well as an album, lovely slice of 90s nostaliga though

Feeling like an angry teenage fuelled my journey to work

A good album with some good songs.

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.

Loved it. Plain and simple. Timeless.

My dad called her his god after this album came out. Then Dogma came out and he became a prophet. This is in the conversation for best album of the 90s for me

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!

so 90s

With all albums on the list that I already know and love(d) I start out assuming it's a 4/5 when put in the context of some of THE great albums. Sure, I loved it when I was 14 and hadn't heard that much music, and I'm sure I'll still enjoy it, but it's no longer going to hit the same now. Surprisingly, this album absolutely holds up for me. It has hits spread throughout (I'd forgotten that Ironic is at track 10), and the album tracks all contribute variety and depth. It struck me that word perfect 14 year old me didn't really appreciate the subjects Alanis Morissette was singing about - I was able to enjoy this on a different level today.

Needs more harmonica

Such mixed feelings on her music I dunno.

Nostalgic listen for me, as this was one of the first CDs I ever bought in the 90s. I haven't listened to it since probably middle school. Still holds up, great album, good mix of dynamics and tempo.

Had an Alanis phase last year. Re-listened to some of this. It's so cheesy but also so good and I love it.

no better album in the world

Was alright

LOVE LOVE LOVE IT. This album is one of my favorites, top 10 for sure

The album starts off with harmonica, electric guitar, and an awesome voice. Alanis can certainly carry an album.

Hadn't heard it in years. Not really a fan of her sound and not sure this album has aged well.

Okay, but not one for me

beautiful album, very unexpected combinations. songs combine melodic and at the same time not very trivial. head over feet hits you in the heart.

I felt really uncomfortable and didn't enjoy the vocals at all. And cringed at some lyrics. Also felt like I'm witnessing someone's mental breakdown and it's realllly bad

OK, I get it - this is a very popular album. There's a musical about it! But this is my review. The hits make the album pretty solid, with a mix of nostalgia. You oughtta know, hand in my pocket, you learn, ironic. All pretty solid songs. Some of the non-hits were good too. Solid 3.

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.

starej popik

An iconic album

A lot of “ohhh she sings this song?” For me…overall tho I’m not sure I’d go back to the album itself

What a hit. Loved it

fuck to the yeah. can't believe i'm only just now hearing this.

Excellent album

A soothing Pop Rock record with that classic mid 90s twist. Some songs didn’t really do it for me, but I did enjoy a handful. Favorites: You Oughta Know, Hand in My Pocket, Ironic

8/10

Great lyrics!!!!

I tell you what is ironic. Lenneth Houmous getting sick off some chickpeas during our tour of Greece in ‘06. 4.5

not for me

Meh. I’m not an Alanis fan.

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.

I liked this more than I expected to. I just have memories of laughing at how terrible Ironic is and flinching at how nasal her voice is. But I ended up liking how she uses her voice and she doesn't seem to have other lyrics as bad as Ironic.

Well isn't it ironic, don't you think. The album feels very much like a product of its time. It's mostly an enjoyable listen. I think it'd score higher if I came into it feeling angstier, but as I'm no longer a teenager, I'm settling on a 3.

Classic album

Always thought I should give this album a try, glad to finally have. This was great. There's something special about her delivery, a bit unhinged and raw, but deep and real. Just the right amount of grunge to feel rough. But a really good listen

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.

если бы была лаунж-версия с другим вокалом и без агрессивного саунда 90х, я бы с удовольствием вникла в нарратив перевернувшего жизни всех альбома. но слушать это ну так тяжело. кренберриз стайл йодль. жесть

The hits are great. The album tracks are OK.

Classic 90s rock album Some great songs with good lyrics and catchy hooks. Not to my taste overall but easy to see why it's revered

This was one of the first CDs I bought

Wow - the anger is intense and barely controlled throughout. These are great songs and lyrics. Her vocals are amazing and often right on the edge of falling apart. You don't see too many artists trying to copy this style - it’s a lot harder than just learning a few quirky diphthongs - I'm talking to you Indie-girls.

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

Итс окэй. Лучшая песня - You Oughta Know.

Is fine.

Pretty cool 90s vibe, little bit cringe.

Alanis is so judgey and I’m loving it. “And all i really want is some patience”. Me and my boyfriend were JUST talking about how I have no patience?! I’m truly connected to All I Really Want. Her vocal delivery is what makes this, she’s so recognisable as a voice which is a hard thing within pop. The cut to silence is amazing. She definitely understands human nature. You Oughta Know, every woman has been through the pain she’s capturing in this. An ex has told you, you were the one, however the person that has replaced you happened just a little too fast. She is direct with this lyricism, no sugar coating is happening. The production behind it is fabulous, Glen Ballard and Alanis make a good team. The angst that is in this song is really connecting to how I felt at 21, just like she was. Perfect, not to quote hannah montana, but nobody’s perfect, that’s what i feel Morissette is getting at. She’s got power in her delivery here, but also contrast of basically whispers right after. “love you the way you are, if you’re perfect”. An amazing way of communicating that if you’re not right for me you’re not the one. Hand in My Pocket, I know this one. A song about being multifaceted, and that being the most frustrating thing about being alive. But what it comes down to, is everything will be alright. What a masterpiece. 21 year olds needed this in ‘95 and I can tell you I am happy this song exists for the people in 2025. Right Through You, the raw feeling of not being taken seriously. The epitome of being a young woman. Especially when being a creative. “Now that i’m a zillionaire, you scan for your name in the credits, wonder why it’s not there”. Never underestimate the memory of a woman that you turned away from. She sees through you. Forgiven, well she wrote this for me. And every girl that grew up one way. But live out another. This is a true confessional, written so well. And the performance, the borderline shouting, the minor keys, the creepy sound surrounding her doubt, her confusion. This song is about the cult that catholicism can be, and what a subject matter to attack and kill it. You Learn, the title is used in this song. It’s a song about living life to the fullest. Because what else are we here to do, if not try and try and fuck it up. There is always redemption in carrying on. There is love and hope and happiness eventually just by being here. Alanis wants us to stop being soo serious, remember we are all just doing it “the way a three year old would do” really. Head Over Feet, I completely feel this way about the love in my life. He just came into my life and turned it upside down in the best way. And i constantly remind him that “i couldn’t help it, it’s all your fault”. I really really understand Morissette and feel para social towards her. I’m not the first and i’m sure won’t be the last. She really was a genius at 21. Mary Jane, now i’m taking this as falling out of love with smoking weed. That’s because I personally have. We don’t get along anymore, it did really bad things to me in the end. And I think Alanis feels the same way. Also using it for a metaphor for herself. Talking to herself trying to encourage her to be honest. Not censor her feelings, or cover them up by getting high. But truly longing to find escapism in it, instead of paranoia. I personally cannot get over what a power house this woman is. Her voice is impeccable. I’m almost ashamed that this is the first time i’m listening to her properly. Ironic, i know this one too! To me it’s her Joni Mitchell track. With much more late 90s grunge thrown in. She can write a pop song, good god. WHAT A CHORUS. This alone is her ticket to the hall of fame for me. Her relatability is off the charts. Timeless is hard to do, while being catchy and meaningful. Not the Doctor, do not give this woman a boy instead of a man. She is not having it. Her standards are set and they are as high as they should be. Do not do/be everything to someone, losing yourself in the process. What a song to live by. Last song, Wake Up, this song builds tension very well. It gets you to a point where you think it’s gonna break, and release you to a full chorus, and it won’t. Complimenting the sentiment of the song. Ending this album saying the words Wake Up feels right. I can now understand who Avril Lavigne, to name one, idolised. This woman must have created so many careers without even knowing it. I feel I haven’t spoken enough about Ballard, but it’s almost like he’s done such a good job at producing it’s impossible to pick it apart. I cannot imagine these songs sounding any different, that surely is perfect production. This to me is 5/5.

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 :)))

Loved it!

BANGER after BANGER after BANGER 5/5

I feel like i would’ve loved this if i listened to it as an angsty teen.

WHOA 4.5

I wasn't angry about listening to this for about 30 seconds and it was the 2 unexpected harmonica solos. I told myself if she was younger than 19 when this came out, I'd give it a 2. No dice

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.

this is one that my parents had in the house on CD. I think her MTV Unplugged album is also in the collection, but this is the first time I really sat down and went through Jagged Little Pill from top to bottom. I like the production, which feels like that same mix of electronica and rock that Garbage were doing, but Alanis Morissette and Glen Ballard are leaning way more on the rock end of things. these are often pretty loud songs, and they sound pretty great all-around. I just don't love how Morissette enunciates, and I occasionally find her lyricism pretty eye-roll-worthy. I already play "You Oughta Know" at least once a month in one of the cover bands I work with, and that's all the connection I really feel the need to have with this record. "You Learn" is pretty good, too. strong 5/10.

Yeah it lives in 1995. But it played on pop stations and rock stations. There's something about this record that hits so hard it can't be ignored. It's honest. It's gen-x. It doesn't care what you think.

I like it stylistically. It has some edge.

A voice like nails on a chalkboard, but a little worse

Classic and stands the test of time.

I was up and down on this album. Early on I was thinking it sounded dated in production and that Alanis over-eggs the pudding on every syllable she sings. But then about three quarters of the way through I was thinking this is just one good tune after another - hard to criticise this level of consistency. But then it outstayed its welcome with a weaker track (Wake Up) then the pointless remix of You Oughta Know and then the hidden track. Still, more cracking pop songs than a lot of folks have in a whole career.

Godt album. Overraskende over hvor mange sange jeg har hørt før. Ville ikke genere mig at høre det igen.

Jeg sled den CD op i 90erne og kan stadig langt mere af teksterne end jeg troede. 5 store nostalgiske stjerne

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".

My first concert was Alanis. This album was pivotal to my youth. It carried me from kid to teenager.

If this album were released today, it's likely that Alanis would be accused of being an industry plant. Fortunately, it was 1995 and social media would have to wait. Regardless, "Jagged Little Pill" was an unstoppable hit machine and cultural touchstone. Already an easy 5-star record, plus a little extra for the "secret" track hidden at the end of the CD.

The sheer number of hits on this album make it nearly a five. The non-hits make it lose just a little. I'm torn between a 4 and a 5. I'm going to round up because women are underrepresented on this list.

4.5

Very good

Absolutely one of my all time favorite albums!

She was alright in her time. Definitely had some bangers but I can’t listen to the whole album like that again. Just too much.

A nostalgia one for sure. This album was huge and you can thank Morissette's charisma for that. I think the known songs are mostly good, a few better than others. The unknown songs don't shine though. I bet I'd feel differently if I listened to this as a teen like I was supposed to have. In a slightly different world, I'm distantly related to this woman. Which wouldn't be that different for me, but would be funny.

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

There's good songs on here and I can respect what Alanis is doing I just don't think it's for me

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!

Love her

More his than I remember

Brill

Unique and captivating but not something I could listen to all the way thru...

👍🏼

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

Surprisingly enjoyable and way more "rocking" than i expected it to be. Sounds like the Perfect sum of 90s' pop rock

Over-exposure in the 90s leading to my PTSD from her PTSD.

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

this album is full of contrasting concepts. anxiety vs. confidence. vulnerability vs. power. perception vs. reality. fragility vs. strength. pretty heavy stuff for a nineteen year old. there is very little filler on this album. even with the album’s shortcomings (i know, there is no irony, ironically enough, in the song “ironic”), it really is a killer album. let’s talk about “you oughta know”. regardless *who* the song is about, it really is a well crafted song. but if it is about dave coulier (as has been heavily speculated over the years)… FUCK. THAT. GUY. she was nineteen when she wrote this album with the greatness of glen ballard, which means that coulier was (checks notes) thirty four. oof. that’s creepy and predatory. and he was clearly (assuming that was him the song was about) in another relationship. tis interesting that according to wikipedia, coulier was divorced in 1992, when morissette was eighteen, so there’s that. coincidence? and for my money, i have yet to hear anything close to the venom behind her words “and are you thinking of me when you *ever so slight pause* fuck her”? do me a favour and listen to it again. trust me. at the end of the day, this album launched alanis into the stratosphere. it transformed her from a teen bubble gum pop princess with marginal success in canada to an alt-rock goddess. she became a “girl boss” before that was even a thing. literally HALF of this album was on the radio and it has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. it is literally one of the top selling albums of all time. highlights: “you oughta know”, “right through you”, “forgiven”

Huge album. Nary a peep from her after.

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

Heerlijk album. Ik kan me nog herinneren dat ik het veel geluisterd heb in de jaren '90. Het heeft ook enkele bekende nummers. Leuk om weer eens te horen.

Crazily self assured album for her age. Even so far as to make the breathiest song first.

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.

Some brutally honest lyrics and excellent songwriting. Hooks for days.

Had some bangers. Had some mid

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

Ugh, not for me thanks. No mi gusta. Caterwaul. I mean, I'm sure Ms Morissette is a decent person. And fook me, this spawned a fair clutch of radio hits. I just find this record cloyingly produced, overly earnest, and bum-clenchingly emotive. Like a framed affirmation on a wine-mom's kitchen wall. Sorry not sorry; if you can't handle my reviews at their pettiest and shittiest, you don't deserve them waxing lyrical🫠

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.

Iconic lp from an iconic woman.

I have loved this album since it came out. I remember jumping on my bed and playing it on my stereo as loud as I could. Super cathartic album.

It's been a long time since i've heard these songs, and I was a little too cool for them at the time (even if I secretly vibed to the videos when they played on Much Music). It's easy to forget just how absolutely massive this album was in Canada in 95/96. It was everywhere. I still remember the hits word for word. But have I changed much in the 30 years since this album came out? I'm vibing to these songs right now but I still probably wouldn't go out of my way to listen to them.... so I guess not. ::shrug::

Iconic

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.

There’s only one criticism I have for the album and that’s the fact that all I really want is a grower so it feels weird being song 1 but at the same time I couldn’t imagine anything else being in its place now. The best song is forgiven, it’s so filled with drama and the lyrics are just beautiful. Even when I was younger and didn’t ‘get’ the album I liked forgiven. The singles are great I actually prefer the less popular ones (you learn and head over feet) to you oughta know and ironic. One hand in my pocket is amazing though! Not the doctor and right through you scream underrated both of those songs could’ve been hits too. Wake up, Mary Jane and perfect are great slower moments they work very well for the album, I don’t necessarily listen to them on their own too often and my only excuse is there’s so much good music in the world. I refuse to count the other version of you oughta know and your house, they’re not on the vinyl version and they feel tacked on, if I included it it would diminish the quality of such a good album!

Not my mood but amazing voice

Gorgeous sound on this album.

Incredibly solid album. I feel like I forgot how good of a singer and songwriter Morissette is. Every bit of anger, sadness, hope and humor pours out in these tracks, and it's hard not to bob your head and sing along.

Never been much of a fan of Alanis, I just find her too whiny. But then again I suspect I’m not her target audience. However I can see why the album was popular and I’ve heard a lot worse on here!

Staggered that this album was so popular, as it is tries and fails to be pop or alternative. Her voice ruins most of the promising songs, some saved by interesting lyrics.

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.

Every one a hit!

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

soooo so so so good man...i wonder if the bigger harder more rock-oriented songs could be spaced out a bit more to lift up the pacing slightly (tho they at least save ironic for close to the end), but we're talking about slight potential optimizations not fixing any huge structural problems. morissette is one of the best vocalists to ever reach this level of commercial dominance, a kind of post-grunge patti smith but with i think an even wider capacity for disarming beauty as she weaves her way thru a bunch of Idiot Winds for the 90s. that decades' obsession with causticness and irony (!!!) helped catapult her to stardom, but theres no defensive protective layers here...all the bitterness is vulnerable, heart-on-sleeve, earnest in its messiness. in that way, head over feet is the secret track holding the whole record together, and prob just my favorite generally...a beautiful celebration of embracing that vulnerability and losing those numb defenses. rly great as a collection of music, kind of transcendental as a total emotional package

Amazing voice and lyrics backed by a 90’s signature band. Such raw energy. Nobody sounds like her.

Popified grunge at times, yarling 90s butt rock at others. She has an impressive voice, and the attitude is sure something. But for me, it often overplays its hand (re: the wailing at the end of “Perfect”). It has a place in the annals of my music history, but nothing I ever need to revisit, beyond when it dances by my ears in public.

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

- All I Want and then You Oughta Know... Wow! - Now there's an intro - You can see why she's a household name for my generation - There are so many great tracks on this album - She's lyrically raw and unapologetic, which is refreshing to hear

Ironic is terribly overplayed...some of the lighter tracks felt like filler. But the good ones have not lost their power or resonance!

Banger. Probably in the top 5 best albums of the decade. The hits are killer. The deep tracks are killer. 5 stars all day.

The most perfect of perfect albums for me.

So incredibly dated but in some really endearing ways

Dit is een tof album, maar ik ga dit wss niet nog een keer luisteren, maar echt wel heel leuk :)

I know the songs and generally like them. You Oughta Know is undeniably brilliant. But I've never listened to the album. I wanted to like it more than I did...since I lived in Alanis' home town for 20 years and she was an alt darling. But something kept me from being drawn in to many of the songs. Maybe it's the production, maybe its her vocal style...which, as I listen now the song Wake Up, is really very good and I like it. But I can't say I like it on quite a few songs here, But the songs are good and she's skilled, Just lacking, for me, that IT factor. 3.5 stars (before Wake Up, it would have been 3 stars, great tune)

Some of these songs were ok but overall I realise this is very much not my bag. I think overall the melody to singing ratio isn't high enough. The overall production sound is fine, and her voice is really good; I just don't think the songs themselves were enjoyable. I.e. if someone else recorded them with a different production style I still don't think I would like them. I did appreciate the lyrics of several of the songs though, and I feel if I had more time I might have really studied them and got a bit more out of the album. But after 1.5 listens, this isn't scoring well for me. Best songs: You Oughta Know Perfect (this had good lyrics!) Hand in my Pocket

Sound of my childhood. Some really good songs, but too long.

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.

Some great songs but Alanis' voice is too grating to want to listen to a full album in one go. Better to have each song sprinkled throughout a playlist

I didn't hate it, I didn't love it either. Something good to be said about how forward and direct Alanis is with her heartbreak. Instead of hiding behind metaphors and tricky stanzas she's goes right for the throat. Something bad to be said about the dated production, but that doesn't really bother me that much. At the end of the day its just Alanis, kind of a one it wonder. Her one hit being this album.

This is #day120 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… in fact, it's 450+ albums later that I decided to give this one another go. I kind of feel like I wasn't in the right mood when this album first popped up. Now, I quite enjoy the musical backdrop: that alternative rock and trip-hop mix is unmistakably '90s. Where this record doesn't sit completely right with me is, of course, the vocals. They kind of make sense when viewed through the prism of female expression and going against the grain. I don't know… a 3 feels a bit low, and a 4 feels a bit too high. Let it be a 3 for now. Looking forward to #day121.

Decent enough. Quite a recognisable voice but overall not really doing it for me. A few good tracks but mostly not very memorable.

Annoying voice. Absolutely can't understand how this is such a hit. Sounds like a girl who doesn't know how to sing tried to make a "How to sound like the 90's" album.

Pop rock. A little same-y sounding throughout but definitely a guilty pleasure belting out to some hits.

Like the music but not the vocal nor lyrics. A microcosm of the 90s I guess.

Im so sorry, but really not the biggest fan of her voice

Love it.

No private session used for Spotify. I remember when this album came out, there was a vast sea of angry white men rock, angry white women rock was a welcome change and this album was embraced with constant airplay. Now, I will admit I have spent too many hours discussing the song "Ironic" and how none of the stories in the song were ironic at all, but it's still a nice song.

Nothing wrong it with it, just not my thing really

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

This is almost post grunge. The vibes on this album are absolutely immaculate, and the perfect lens to view this period in time through. Almost every song on this record is instantly recognizable as Alanis Morissette. There’s also no bad tracks on this album either, in my humble opinion. I’m a huge fan of her voice, and the distinct vocalizations present were definitely both novel for the time and trend-setting going forward. Nothing but good things to say here, 5*

I have known for a while that Alanis isn’t my cup of tea and this listening didn’t change that. I respect her songwriting, but it veers a bit whiny or self-pitying for my tastes and her voice is just really annoying to me. The way she uses it is very strange. 5/10

Perfect and Forgiven still gut me all these later.

What a gem. I think all 5 of these stars are nostalgia-related, but whatever, this album is still great. When I was in middle school, I had to pick a biography to read for a book report and much to my surprise, my local library had one on Alanis Morissette. I don't doubt that I had the coolest book in the class hahaha.

Robin daggers 90s masterpiece

La lady rock de los 90

A classic from the 90s! It's really interesting how the sound of this album remains fresh to this day. It feels like it was released yesterday! There's not much to argue with. A classic 90s rock album, with really good songs... 5 stars!

I have it a shot but this album has not aged we'll at all for me. The production is decent enough, but very dated. The songs are ok musically, the lyrics are juvenile dreck, and the vocals are atrocious. I didn't realize until today just how bad a singer Alanis is, but it's a bit jarring on a close listen.

Youhuuow youhuow youhouuuuw

this is the queen

This album grew on me the more it went through. At first I wasn't a huge fan of Alanis Morissette's vocals, but by the end I liked them a lot more than when the album started. This album also had some songs on it I kinda forgot I knew. The 2nd half of the "Jimmy the Saint Blend" version of "You Oughta Know" was interesting. This album is probably more like a 3.5. Liked Songs: "You Oughta Know" , "Hand in My Pocket" , "Right Through You" , "Forgiven" , "Mary Jane" , "Ironic"

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

Awesome!

God herself, great album.

Ironic was catchy 30 years ago, but the rest fell flat.

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 needs some work in a ton of ways but you've got to admit the style and attitude hits. This isn't made for me but I can appreciate the hell out of it and for the people who this was perfect for it must've been the only thing they listened to. Cool album. Totally makes sense to be on the list. Not perfect, but great at what it wants to be

Her voice is interesting and does some heavy lifting keeping my attention. The compositions also interesting, but the instrumentation isn't great. Also shout out to the music video for Ironic

Brilliant album. I just love the bitter rage of You Oughta Know and coupled with All I Really Want, it’s one of the best opening to an album, ever. It did ride a little closer to a 4 than I was expecting though. At nearly an hour long, it lost a bit of power in the middle and the irony of completely missing the meaning of irony in Ironic is no longer funny to me, it just seems straight up stupid - like, do 10mins worth of research before releasing that? But it’s an absolute banger and still an easy 5.

Iconic 90s album.

I've heard the album before. There certainly a lot of songs that got airplay. There aren't any hidden gems among the rest of the tracks. The only one of the hits that still resonates is You Oughta Know and her scratchy vocals on that song are her best vocals on the album. The rest of the "hits" don't resonate anymore, and sound more like a punchline than a great song (see:Ironic, Hand In My Pocket). The songwriting isn't that bad, but every one of these songs (except You Oughta Know) would be better with different performers and producer. By some accounts, this album is the 13th best selling album of all time. It must have hit at just the right time and place to be so popular. That level of popularity seems really baffling looking at it 30 years later.

So powerful, so alive, so good 4.8

Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill This album is the epitome of being heartbroken. I heard about this album before but never really took the chance to listen through it until now, it caught me off guard, because it really has that "don't judge a book by it's cover" vibe. I expected it to sound like an average"pop" album from the 90's, but in the end, I underestimated how catchy and good it sounds, especially with the riffs and melodies that it has to offer. Almost every song here is a highlight, that's how good it is. Words can't even describe how amazing this album is, specially to those who went through what the album is talking about. 1.- All I Really Want = 9/10 2.- You Oughta Know = 10/10 3.- Perfect = 8/10 4.- Hand In My Pocket = 9/10 5.- Right Through You = 10/10 6.- Forgiven = 10/10 7.- You Learn = 9/10 8.- Head Over Feet = 10/10 9.- Mary Jane = 8/10 10.- Ironic = 10/10 11.- Not The Doctor = 8/10 12.- Wake Up = 9/10 FINAL SCORE = 9.1/10

Really nostalgic. Really enjoyable. So many hits.

Great album

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

I didn’t really care for this so much when it came out initially. Maybe because it was just overplayed on every radio station you can ever think of. But over the years I really come to appreciate this album. And she clearly never repeated this again. But she didn’t really need to. Since she probably made so much money on this first album.

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.

Landmark album of my early teenage years. My dad had it. My brother got a copy from my uncle. I got it too. Alanis Morissette is the reason I wanted to become a singer-songwriter.

Easy 5. Monster of an album, captures the nineties easy.

Fuck yeah bud I love this album! My cousin made me a cassette that had most of this on one side and the Space Jam soundtrack on the other. If you have a more 90s thing than that you can shove it up your ass with your Talkboy! “Get outta here you nosy little pervert or I’ll slap you silly.”

Nah

Oh hell yeah. Canadian pride. Although it’s Ottawa. This isn’t a political commentary but Ottawa is like a weird fake city. Anyway. Here’s the 90’s angry hit machine we’ve all been waiting for (I haven’t been waiting for this). A full hour!!! Oh boy. Am I at a loss for poorly written words?? Kind of. I have no idea how to talk about this. Do I hate it? No. Do I love it? No. Do I like it? Kind of. RAHHHHHHHH LETS GO. I’m in my Mum’s 1996 Honda Civic once again. Oh no. The silly rap into the chorus. Bad bridge but you know what. This chorus is undeniable. Good and angry. Pop music peaked with this. Dumb nostalgia mixed with palpable energy. Screeching tires. I have been hurled from the aforementioned Civic onto the pavement of a 90’s ballad with horrendous lyrics. Trash pile. The TRUE mom banger. One hand in my pocket, and the other one is turning down the radio in order to think more about You Oughta Know. In all seriousness, it’s really not that bad. The choruses are catchy, and for whatever reason, as popular as this was, it doesn’t feel like it was distilled in a maintain lair by some Interscope executive. The deep tracks have not delivered yet. This is no exception. Return to sender. Ehhh. Some nerd on RYM said Forgiven was the only good song on here. It’s a little early 2000’s three days grace kind of shit. I mean, it is way less grating than that and gets progressively more interesting. Decent track. The vocal scatting type stuff is funny. This is the worst hit. So bad. Like, yes, people learn stuff from bad stuff. This reads like a lame psychology Ted talk. Bored me. The musical hipster returns with a lame Ted Talk reference and a flourished tip o’ the trilby. Another hit?? Alanis. Your 1995 was nuts. Mine was embryonic. Little hint out there for all you superfans. Nice little love song. Good contrast to the breakup songs I suppose. Circle of life. Deep track revival. Will it be a decent one? 1:15 in, that answer is an emphatic “no.” Full track elapsed. One of the worst. I won’t resort to the beaten to death and beyond bit that none of the things are ironic in this song, but you know what is ironic? I expected to hate all the hits on this thing and by god, I like most of em. Well 2 of them. So not most of them. Well, this has turned into a real black fly in my Chardonnay. First deep track banger. Great song about women not wanting to be mothers to boyfriends. I think? Man, I might be stupid. Either way, it’s good. Wake up sheeple. My phone doesn’t autocorrect sheeple. We’ve strayed too far. This song couldn’t wake me up if it was projected from the bleeding eyes of a demonic boar levitating above my bed. My sleeping cap wouldn’t even be dislodged. The a capella outro is pretty impressive. God. Well. That was pretty cool. Didn’t like a bunch of the deep tracks, but the good moments were really good. A ton of fire for a pop album and an enjoyable listen. Now to cleanse my palate with Wesley Willis’ monster hit “Alanis Morissette” followed by a trip to Rock n’ Roll McDonalds. 3 HIGHLIGHTS: You Oughta Know, Head over Feet, Not the Doctor, Your House - A Capella

Oh hell yes, Alanis goes hard. She sounds so raw, a hoarseness that I never noticed before. I love it. Easy 5* Highlights: ironic, hand in my pocket, you oughta know, all i really want, right through you, forgiven (chills during the chorus), you learn, head over feet Ok, I think I just don't like the soft fillers (mary jane, perfect, wake up), but otherwise enjoyed the whole thing.

#80 - Stalwart of it's time, some bangers in here!

Highlights: You Oughta Know, All I Really Want, Ironic. In a nutshell: retrospect can be a bitch. Tween me was unprovoked. Before 1996, I never heard a woman swear in a song or sing about an ex with vitriol. It was cool, and powerful. Looking back, You Oughta Know still retains its venom as a diss track. All I Really Want is a decent opener with great lines ("...did you long for the next distraction?"). Ironic has nice vignettes and musings. But the rest of the tracks blend into each other. I wanted to give this a higher score but won't as there is too much filler. Overall: 5/10

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

This album is perfection of 90s. Some true anger and heart put into this. A raw emotion and music just is perfect 90s sound.

A solid pop rock album whose singles will get stuck in your head for days, but carry the album as a whole. Luckily, the massive singles comprise about half the album. You Oughta Know is just as biting as I remember. Did the drums always carry this much of a trip hop vibe or am I just hearing it now? Either way, this album is drug down my some very 90s production, the lack of a theme pulling these tracks together, and the reality that her pop success is double edged. The songs lack the grit or depth of some of her contemporaries and had me constantly thinking of artist who did these think of songs but with more of that edge that makes them memorable

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

Ich schwöre da war 5mal derselbe Song drauf nur mit einem anderen Titel

I liked the actual sound of the album but I found the mixing to be a little weird

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?

The documentary about the associated tour was interesting.