Jagged Little Pill [Red Vinyl] [Barnes & Noble Exclusive]

by Alanis Morissette

Overview

It's remarkable that Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill struck a sympathetic chord with millions of listeners, because it's so doggedly, determinedly insular. This, after all, plays like an emotional purging, prompted by a bitter relationship -- and, according to all the lyrical hints, that's likely a record executive who took advantage of a young Alanis. She never disguises her outright rage and disgust, whether it's the vengeful wrath of "You Oughta Know" or asking him "you scan the credits for your name and wonder why it's not there." This is such insider information that it's hard to believe that millions of listeners not just bought it, but embraced it, turning Alanis Morisette into a mid-'90s phenomenon. Perhaps it was the individuality that made it appealing, since its specificity lent it genuineness -- and, even if this is clearly an attempt to embrace the "women in rock" movement in alterna-rock, Morissette's intentions are genuine. Often, it seems like Glen Ballard's pop inclinations fight against Alanis' exorcisms, as her bitter diary entries are given a pop gloss that gives them entry to the pop charts. What's all the more remarkable is that Alanis isn't a particularly good singer, stretching the limits of pitch and credibility with her octave-skipping caterwauling. At its core, this is the work of an ambitious but sophomoric 19-year-old, once burned by love, but still willing to open her heart a second time. All of this adds up to a record that's surprisingly effective, an utterly fascinating exploration of a young woman's psyche. As slick as the music is, the lyrics are unvarnished and Morissette unflinchingly explores emotions so common, most people would be ashamed to articulate them. This doesn't make Jagged Little Pill great, but it does make it a fascinating record, a phenomenon that's intensely personal. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	11/19/2021
Label:	Rhino
UPC:	0081227879303
Rank:	14869

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alanis Morissette   Primary Artist,Vocals,Harmonica
Glen Ballard   Various Instruments,Guitar,Keyboards
Dave Navarro   Guitar
Suzie Katayama   Conductor
Benmont Tench   Organ
Basil Fung   Guitar
Michael Lindau   Guitar
Tina Wood   Guitar
David Levita   Guitar,Mandolin
Blair Sinta   Drums,Percussion
Jason Orme   Guitar
Rob Ladd   Drums,Percussion
Gota Yashiki   Rhythm,Percussion
Flea   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Lance Morrison   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Mike Thompson   Organ
Sara Parkins   Violin
Ralph Morrison III   Violin
Ross Garfield   Drums
Michael Thompson   Organ,Organ
Michael T.A. Thompson   Organ
Roland Kato   Viola
Zac Rae   Organ,Keyboards,Fortepiano
Joel Shearer   Guitar
Matt Laug   Drums
Michael Landau   Guitar
Stephen Erdody   Cello
Cedric Lemoyne   Bass

Technical Credits

Glen Ballard   Instrumentation,Mixing,Arranger,Composer,Engineer,Lyricist,Producer,Recording,Programming
David Schiffman   Engineer
Ted Blaisdell   Engineer,Recording
Suzie Katayama   Arranger
Bill Malina   Mixing,Recording
Scott Campbell   Mixing
Robert Hadley   Mastering
Alanis Morissette   Composer,Lyricist,Art Direction
Terrance Lee   Composer
Jolie Jones Levine   Production Coordination
Victor McCoy   Engineer,Second Engineer
Guy Oseary   A&R
Rich Weingart   Engineer,Second Engineer
Alex Shaw   Arranger
Kate Haffenden   Reissue Supervisor
Chris Fogel   Drum Engineering,Mixing,Engineer,Recording
David Levita   Musician
Francis Buckley   Mixing
Doug Sax   Mastering
John Patrick Salisbury   Photography
Jason Rankins   Assistant Engineer
Jimmy Boyelle   Mixing
Jolie Levine   Production Coordination
Angela Vicari   Production Coordination
Dave Schiffman   Engineer,Recording,Bass Engineer,Guitar Engineer
Terry Sawchuk   Composer,Piano Arrangement
Chris Bellman   Mastering,Remastering,Mixing Engineer,Mastering Engineer
Tom Recchion   Design,Cover Design,Art Direction