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Jagged Little Pill

What is jagged little pill?

· Sarah Mitchell

Key facts

Artist Alanis Morissette[1]
Release date June 13, 1995[1]
Label Maverick[1]
Album type Third studio album[1]
Title source Line in the song “You Learn”[1]
Musical premiere May 5, 2018, at American Repertory Theater, Cambridge, Massachusetts[4]

Jagged Little Pill is the 1995 album by Alanis Morissette, her third studio album, released on June 13, 1995, by Maverick Records. The title comes from a line in the song “You Learn” and symbolizes hard lessons or difficult experiences. It is also the name of a 2018 jukebox musical inspired by the album.

Context

Jagged Little Pill, released on June 13, 1995, is Alanis Morissette's third studio album and her first to be released worldwide [1]. The title comes from a line in “You Learn” and symbolizes hard lessons or difficult experiences [1]. The album covers themes of anger, self-discovery, healing, and female anger and power [2]. It sold over 33 million copies and established Morissette as a major alternative-rock vocalist [3]. In 2018, a jukebox musical inspired by the album premiered at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with music by Morissette and Glen Ballard, lyrics by Morissette, and a book by Diablo Cody [4].

Documented claims

  • The album was the first to be released worldwide. [1]
  • The musical was created by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard, and Diablo Cody. [4]
  • The album established Morissette as a major alternative-rock vocalist and sold over 33 million copies. [3]

Questions and answers

What is the story behind the Jagged Little Pill?

The title comes from a line in the song “You Learn” and symbolizes hard lessons or difficult experiences [1].

Which song did Alanis write about Ryan Reynolds?

The sources do not mention a song about Ryan Reynolds.

What condition does Alanis Morissette have?

The sources do not mention any condition.

How old was Alanis Morissette when she released Jagged Little Pill?

The sources do not state her age at release.

Sources

  1. The Meaning Behind The Song: Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette — oldtimemusic.blog (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. STUDY GUIDE — browardcenter.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Alanis Morissette's 'Jagged Little Pill,' 30 years later — dailycollegian.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Know the Show: Jagged Little Pill - Starlight Theatre — kcstarlight.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Culture