With her groundbreaking masterpiece Jagged Little Pill (1995), Canadian Alanis Morissette sparked a true revolution in rock and pop. Armed with a raw, unfiltered voice and lyrics that shattered taboos around anger, vulnerability and sexuality, she gave a voice to millions of young people. Her mix of ripping alternative rock guitars, harmonica and introspective folk made her the ultimate icon of the '90s. Vote for your favorite Alanis Morissette song.
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You Oughta Know
The seismic shock that woke up the world. With Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers) on bass and Dave Navarro on guitar, Alanis spits out her rage at a cheating ex with an intensity that changed pop music forever: raw, vengeful and crushingly brilliant.
Ironic
One of the biggest and most sung-along pop songs of all time. Despite the linguistic debate over whether rain on your wedding day is really ironic, the melody is indestructible, and the famous video, with four versions of Alanis sitting together in a car, is cultural heritage.
People only vote for Ironic because it was on the radio 24/7.
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Hand in My Pocket
The ultimate '90s anthem about embracing inner contradictions ('I'm broke but I'm happy, I'm poor but I'm kind'). The relaxed groove, simple harmonica riff and nonchalant delivery make this song timeless and universally relatable.
Masterpiece.
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Head Over Feet
Her most tender and loving single from Jagged Little Pill. The acoustic base and soft harmonica lines frame the story of a friendship that slowly blossoms into a deep romance, sung with pure wonder.
Put on good headphones and listen to the bassline on Head Over Feet — sheer perfection.
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You Learn
An uplifting celebration of making mistakes as an essential part of life. The song swings smoothly thanks to a funky bassline and cheerful guitars, while Alanis sings with a smile in her voice that you only truly live when you dare to stumble.
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Thank U
Written after a spiritual trip to India following the overwhelming success of her debut. Thank U is a soothing, layered pop-rock anthem in which Alanis expresses gratitude for all the hardships, disillusionments and life lessons that shaped her.
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Uninvited
Written for the film City of Angels and awarded two Grammys. This epic, dark orchestral rock song builds around a hypnotic piano riff and swelling strings, as Alanis sings with dramatic vocal runs about an unwanted and overwhelming attraction.
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Hands Clean
A deceptively cheerful-sounding pop-rock song that tackles a heavy theme: a past secret relationship between a young girl and a much older man in the music industry. The sparkling guitars form a striking contrast with the oppressive lyrics about guilt and abuse of power.
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All I Really Want
The energetic, roaring opener of Jagged Little Pill. Driven by a wailing harmonica and sharp alternative rock riffs, Alanis shouts out her frustration and longing for intellectual and emotional connection.
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Everything
The melodic lead single from her album So-Called Chaos. Over a warm acoustic pop-rock groove, Alanis sings with disarming self-reflection about her contradictory emotions and her gratitude for a partner who embraces her with all her imperfections.
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The seismic shock that woke up the world.