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Six singles were released to support the album: "You Oughta Know", "Hand in My Pocket", "Ironic", "You Learn", "Head Over Feet", and "All I Really Want". Three of the first four were Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[[note]]"Hand in My Pocket" was not released as a single in the US, but did hit #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and topped the Billboard Modern Rock chart.[[/note]]

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Six singles were released to support the album: "You Oughta Know", "Hand in My Pocket", "Ironic", "You Learn", "Head Over Feet", and "All I Really Want". Three of the first four were Top 10 on the Billboard ''Billboard'' Hot 100.[[note]]"Hand in My Pocket" was not released as a single in the US, but did hit #15 on the Billboard ''Billboard'' Hot 100 Airplay chart, and topped the Billboard Modern Rock chart.[[/note]]
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The album was adapted into [[JukeboxMusical stage musical]] by Creator/DiabloCody that premiered in summer 2018 to strong reviews, ahead of a Broadway premiere in December 2019. It has also been favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

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The album was adapted into a [[JukeboxMusical stage musical]] by Creator/DiabloCody that premiered in summer 2018 to strong reviews, ahead of a Broadway premiere in December 2019. It has also been favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.
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Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{grunge}} and {{alternative rock}}-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. She also produced [[GenreBusting genre-bending]] [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. The feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.

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Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{grunge}} and {{alternative rock}}-inspired [[AlternativeRock alternative rock]]-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. She also produced [[GenreBusting genre-bending]] [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. The feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.
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"Ironic" is the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, [[NeverLiveItDown despite the song itself not being a good example]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claimed that [[DeliberateFlawRetcon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.

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"Ironic" is the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, although the song itself isn't an example, and in fact [[NeverLiveItDown despite doesn't contain the song itself not being a good example]].best examples of irony, either]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claimed that [[DeliberateFlawRetcon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.
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These days, the album is also known for "Ironic" being the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, [[NeverLiveItDown despite the song itself not being a good example]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claimed that [[DeliberateFlawRetCon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.

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These days, the album is also known for "Ironic" being is the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, [[NeverLiveItDown despite the song itself not being a good example]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claimed that [[DeliberateFlawRetCon [[DeliberateFlawRetcon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.

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->''Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you''\\

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through [[Music/{{Madonna}} Maverick Records]] on June 13, 1995.

Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{grunge}} and {{alternative rock}}-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women.

She also produced GenreBusting [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.

The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond (16-times Platinum) by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. It went 10-times Platinum in the United Kingdom, while in her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through [[Music/{{Madonna}} Maverick Records]] on June 13, 1995.

Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{grunge}} and {{alternative rock}}-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women.

women. She also produced GenreBusting [[GenreBusting genre-bending]] [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist The feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.

The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

Commercially, it
became one of the top most successful albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond (16-times Platinum) by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. It went 10-times Platinum in the United Kingdom, while in her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. Diamond, making her the first Canadian to achieve this. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard ''Billboard'' 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's ''Billboard''[='=]s all-time album sales chart.
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The album dominated the 1996 [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammy Awards]]; "You Oughta Know" won both Best Female Rock Vocal Performance and Best Rock Song, while the album won Best Rock Album and Album of the Year, making Morissette (then 21) the youngest artist to win the latter honor at the time. Its impact would be felt at the next two Grammys ceremonies as well; "Ironic" was nominated twice at the 1997 ceremony (Record of the Year and Best Music Video, Short Form), and a video album which documented the 1995-96 world tour Morissette went on to promote the album won the 1998 Grammy for Best Music Video, Long Form.

These days, the album is also known for "Ironic" being the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, [[NeverLiveItDown despite the song itself not being a good example]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claimed that [[DeliberateFlawRetCon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.

The album was adapted into [[JukeboxMusical stage musical]] by Creator/DiabloCody that premiered in summer 2018 to strong reviews, ahead of a Broadway premiere in December 2019. It has also been favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.




The album dominated the 38th [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammy Awards]], and its impact would be felt at the next two award ceremonies, too. The album itself won Album of the Year in 1996, and "Ironic" was nominated for Record of the Year in 1997. "You Oughta Know" won several Grammys in the Rock category in 1996 as well.

Alanis went on a world tour to promote the album in 1995 and 1996. A video album which documented the entire tour was released in 1997, and ''again'' won a Grammy Award in 1998, this time for Best Music Video, Long Form.

These days, it is best known for being the TropeNamer for IsntItIronic, [[NeverLiveItDown despite not being a good example]]. Morissette herself has acknowledged this repeatedly, and even claims that [[DeliberateFlawRetCon the song is ironically about a woman who doesn't know what irony is]]. Clever.

The album was adapted into [[JukeboxMusical stage musical]] by Creator/DiabloCody that premiered in summer 2018 to strong reviews, ahead of a Broadway premiere in December 2019.



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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. It went 10-times Platinum in the United Kingdom, while in her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond (16-times Platinum) by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. It went 10-times Platinum in the United Kingdom, while in her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

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Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{Pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{Grunge}} and AlternativeRock-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. She also produced GenreBusting [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.

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Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{Pop}} {{pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{Grunge}} {{grunge}} and AlternativeRock-inspired {{alternative rock}}-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. women.

She also produced GenreBusting [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.



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* GagCensor: "In In the video for "Hand in My Pocket", the curse in the line "I'm brave, but I'm chicken-shit" is muted, but what's supposed to be said is emphasized by showing someone in the marching band stepping in a pile of manure.
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Wait until the dust settles'']]

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[[caption-width-right:350:'''Cause I've got one hand in my pocket''\\
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[[caption-width-right:350:'''Cause I've got one hand [[caption-width-right:350:''Swallow it down (what a jagged little pill)''\\
''It feels so good (swimming
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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. In her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. In It went 10-times Platinum in the United Kingdom, while in her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.
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The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. It is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

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The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. It is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.
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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. In her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top 200 Year-End album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

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Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. In her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Year-End Billboard Top 200 Year-End 200 album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Literally, in the case of the music video for "Hand in My Pocket". At the point where the 'bad' part of "chickenshit" is muted out, one of the parade marchers steps in a pile of manure.

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* ShroudedInMyth: The identity of Alanis' former partner in "You Oughta Know". There are a number of people who have been connected to it; Creator/DaveCoulier has alternately claimed that he is, and he isn't. Alanis herself has stated that she intends to never reveal who it is.

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* ShroudedInMyth: The identity of Alanis' former partner in "You Oughta Know". There are a number of people who have been connected to it; Creator/DaveCoulier Canadian comedian/actor Dave Coulier has alternately claimed that he is, and he isn't. Alanis herself has stated that she intends to never reveal who it is.
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* ShroudedInMyth: The identity of Alanis' former partner in "You Oughta Know".

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* ShroudedInMyth: The identity of Alanis' former partner in "You Oughta Know". There are a number of people who have been connected to it; Creator/DaveCoulier has alternately claimed that he is, and he isn't. Alanis herself has stated that she intends to never reveal who it is.
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[[caption-width-right:350:''I've got one hand in my pocket, and the other one's holding up a peace sign.'']]

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->''Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you''\\
''When you think everything's okay and everything's going right''\\
''And life has a funny way of helping you out''\\
''When you think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up in your face''
-->--'''Ironic'''



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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through [[Creator/{{Madonna}} Maverick Records]] on June 13, 1995.

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through [[Creator/{{Madonna}} [[Music/{{Madonna}} Maverick Records]] on June 13, 1995.
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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through Creator/MaverickRecords on June 13, 1995.

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is the third studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released through Creator/MaverickRecords [[Creator/{{Madonna}} Maverick Records]] on June 13, 1995.

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is Music/AlanisMorissette's third and most famous album. It was released in 1995 to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. The album provided hits such as "Ironic", "Hand in My Pocket" and "You Oughta Know". It was listed as the #327 [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsofAllTime greatest album of all time]] by ''Magazine/RollingStone'' in 2003, and it is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

Recorded in 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{Pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{Grunge}} and AlternativeRock-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. She also produced GenreBusting [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is Music/AlanisMorissette's the third and most famous album. studio album recorded by Canadian singer Music/AlanisMorissette. It was released in 1995 to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. The album provided hits such as "Ironic", "Hand in My Pocket" and "You Oughta Know". It was listed as the #327 [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsofAllTime greatest album of all time]] by ''Magazine/RollingStone'' in 2003, and it is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

through Creator/MaverickRecords on June 13, 1995.

Recorded in the spring of 1994, when Morissette was merely '''[[TeenGenius nineteen]]''', ''Jagged Little Pill'' showcased her {{Pop}} sensibilities, which shone through various {{Grunge}} and AlternativeRock-inspired riffs. Morissette's ability to compose songs quickly and effortlessly allowed for sun-drenched, radio-friendly tunes with [[LyricalDissonance angst-filled lyrics]] which resonated with teens and young women. She also produced GenreBusting [[ThreeChordsAndTheTruth raw melodies]] backed by elaborate production styles, propelling the album's singles to become crossover hits. Feminist and sentimental themes throughout the album channeled artists as diverse as Music/{{Madonna}} and Music/PattiSmith, while pop singers such as Music/KatyPerry and Music/AvrilLavigne credit this record for inspiring their careers.
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The album was released to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. It is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and failed relationships.

Commercially, it became one of the top albums of the 1990s, and is now one of the highest-selling albums of all time, hitting the top of the charts virtually everywhere. It has been certified Diamond by the RIAA, and has sold 33 million copies globally. In her native Canada, it was certified ''Double'' Diamond. It was in the Top 25 of the Billboard Top 200 Year-End album chart for three straight years, topping the chart in 1996, and registered as the highest-selling album of the 1990s in the United States. It currently sits at #7 on Billboard's all-time album sales chart.

Six singles were released to support the album: "You Oughta Know", "Hand in My Pocket", "Ironic", "You Learn", "Head Over Feet", and "All I Really Want". Three of the first four were Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.[[note]]"Hand in My Pocket" was not released as a single in the US, but did hit #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 Airplay chart, and topped the Billboard Modern Rock chart.[[/note]]

The album dominated the 38th [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammy Awards]], and its impact would be felt at the next two award ceremonies, too. The album itself won Album of the Year in 1996, and "Ironic" was nominated for Record of the Year in 1997. "You Oughta Know" won several Grammys in the Rock category in 1996 as well.

Alanis went on a world tour to promote the album in 1995 and 1996. A video album which documented the entire tour was released in 1997, and ''again'' won a Grammy Award in 1998, this time for Best Music Video, Long Form.



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''Jagged Little Pill'' is Music/AlanisMorissette's third and most famous album. It was released in 1995 to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. The album provided hits such as "Ironic", "Hand in My Pocket" and "You Oughta Know". It was listed as the #327 [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsofAllTime greatest album of all time]] by ''Magazine/RollingStone'' in 2003, and it is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and [[YourCheatingHeart failed relationships]].

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''Jagged Little Pill'' is Music/AlanisMorissette's third and most famous album. It was released in 1995 to both critical and commercial acclaim all across the world. It is one of the best-selling albums of all time, and it won five [[UsefulNotes/GrammyAward Grammys]], including the coveted "Album of the Year" award. The album provided hits such as "Ironic", "Hand in My Pocket" and "You Oughta Know". It was listed as the #327 [[UsefulNotes/RollingStone500GreatestAlbumsofAllTime greatest album of all time]] by ''Magazine/RollingStone'' in 2003, and it is favorably compared to Music/CaroleKing's ''Music/{{Tapestry}}'' for its themes of [[BreakUpSong heartbreak]] and [[YourCheatingHeart failed relationships]].
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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: "Right Through You", directed at a "Mr. Man", about whom she claims: "I see right through you".
* YourCheatingHeart: "You Oughta Know".

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* IsntItIronic: Her SignatureSong is the TropeNamer, [[ThisIndexIsNotAnExample even if it doesn't fit the trope.]]
* {{Irony}}: Debate is still going on whether the situations listed in "Ironic" are actually ironic at all (one that does fit is the guy afraid of flying who decides to finally ride an airplane "and as his plane crashed down, he thought [[GallowsHumor 'Well, isn't this nice?']]").. That, in a case of FridgeBrilliance, may be the '''real''' irony here and has been [[DeliberateFlawRetcon acknowledged]] by the singer herself.

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* IsntItIronic: Her SignatureSong most famous song is the TropeNamer, [[ThisIndexIsNotAnExample even if it doesn't fit the trope.]]
* {{Irony}}: Debate is still going on whether the situations listed in "Ironic" are actually ironic at all (one that does fit is the guy afraid of flying who decides to finally ride an airplane "and as his plane crashed down, he thought [[GallowsHumor 'Well, isn't this nice?']]").. That, in a case of FridgeBrilliance, may be the '''real''' irony here and has been [[DeliberateFlawRetcon acknowledged]] by the singer herself.nice?']]").
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* FriendsWithBenefits: "Head Over Feet".

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* FriendsWithBenefits: The TropeNamer, coined on "Head Over Feet".
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Literally, in the case of the music video for "Hand in My Pocket". At the point where the 'bad' part of "chickenshit" is muted out, one of the parade marchers steps in a pile of horse manure.

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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Literally, in the case of the music video for "Hand in My Pocket". At the point where the 'bad' part of "chickenshit" is muted out, one of the parade marchers steps in a pile of horse manure.
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* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Literally, in the case of the music video for "Hand in My Pocket". At the point where the 'bad' part of "chickenshit" is muted out, one of the parade marchers steps in a pile of horse manure.
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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: "Right Through You", directed at a "Mr. Man", about whom she claims: "I see right through you".

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* WhatYouAreInTheDark: "Right Through You", directed at a "Mr. Man", about whom she claims: "I see right through you".you".
* YourCheatingHeart: "You Oughta Know".

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