6 Pop Culture Moments Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Inspired
by Samantha Vincenty | PopCrushAlanis Morissette's breakthrough release, Jagged Little Pill, officially turned 20 on June 9, 2015. For those who remember when "You Oughta Know" first dominated the airwaves, this may come as something of a shock — but in a lot of ways, the now-classic album is as relevant as ever. That's partly because Alanis is developing a jukebox musical version of Jagged for Broadway ("it will be a fictionalized story and we'll add songs and change lyrics," she tells Billboard), and partly because the album's singles are staples at your local karaoke joint, where someone invariably sings "Ironic" with their vodka-laden eyelids half closed every Friday night. Jagged Little Pill has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums in chart history. At 21 years old, Alanis was the youngest artist ever to win a Grammy for Album of the Year — until Taylor Swift beat her record 14 years later with a win for Fearless at age 20. And much like Taylor, Alanis' popularity at the time of Jagged was bolstered by how deeply her songs resonated with young women: Her lyrics capture emotions ranging from post-breakup rage to wistful, dreamy gratitude, and they feel uber-relatable even if you've never actually gone down on anyone in a theater. In honor of the album's 20th anniversary — and to celebrate its lasting legacy — here's a look at how far Jagged Little Pill's reach extended into popular culture, both at the time of its release and now decades later.
20 Inspirational Celebrity Quotes
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Weird Al's 'Ironic' Edit
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'Ironic' Actually Becomes Ironic
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The 'Dawson's Creek' Theme That Almost Was
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Britney Spears Puts Her Own Spin on "You Oughta Know"
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Glee's 'Jagged Little Tapestry' Episode
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Vitamin String Quartet Classes Up "Head Over Feet"
6 Pop Culture Moments Alanis Morissette’s ‘Jagged Little Pill’ Inspired
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