Jagged Little Pill
Jagged Little Pill is the third studio album by Alanis Morissette, released on June 13, 1995. It has sold approximately 33 million copies worldwide as of 2008. Rolling Stone listed it at number 327 on its 500 track best of list. It reached platinum status in many countries, 16 times platinum (diamond status) in the USA, ten times platinum in the UK, 15 times platinum in Australia, double platinum in Germany. In early 1996, Alanis Morissette received Grammy Awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Album for the album.
Origin
The album was produced by Glen Ballard, who served as Alanis Morissette's co-writer and mentor. Flea and Dave Navarro of the Red Hot Chili Peppers also contributed.
Reception and effect
The album was included in many best-of lists, such as Robert Dimery's 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. Here, the influence on female singer/songwriters such as Ani DiFranco, Jewel and Avril Lavigne was particularly highlighted.
Questions and Answers
Q: What is the title of Alanis Morissette's third studio album?
A: The title of Alanis Morissette's third studio album is Jagged Little Pill.
Q: What genre was Morissette's sound in this album?
A: In Jagged Little Pill, Morissette changed her style and genre to rock, whereas her previous songs were dance pop.
Q: How long did the album spend at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart?
A: Jagged Little Pill spent twelve weeks at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart.
Q: How many units had the album sold worldwide by 2009?
A: By 2009, Jagged Little Pill had sold 33 million units worldwide.
Q: How many Grammy Awards did Morissette receive from this album during three consecutive years in the late 1990s?
A: During three consecutive years in the late 1990s of Grammy Awards, Morissette received five wins out of nine nominations from Jagged Little Pill.
Q: In which list was it ranked by Rolling Stone magazine as one of their essential albums for women in rock?
A: In October 2002, Rolling Stone ranked it number 31 on its Women In Rock - The 50 Essential Albums list.
Q: Where does it rank on Rolling Stone magazine's list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time?
A:In 2003, Rolling Stone magazine ranked it number 327 on its list of The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
