Jagged Little Pill

Production notes

Jagged Little Pill was primarily recorded at Westside Recording Studios in Los Angeles in 1994-1995, produced by Glen Ballard, who also co-wrote the songs with Alanis Morissette. Ballard and Morissette developed the album's material rapidly, often writing and recording songs in a raw, spontaneous fashion, with many vocal takes captured in their initial performances to preserve emotional authenticity. The production blended alternative rock with post-grunge energy, featuring live-sounding instrumentation alongside polished pop-rock production, with Ballard playing much of the instrumentation himself. The album was recorded relatively quickly and inexpensively compared to major label standards of the era, as Maverick Records (founded by Madonna) signed Morissette and supported the project. Released on June 13, 1995, the album arrived during the peak of alternative rock's mainstream dominance and went on to sell over 33 million copies worldwide, becoming one of the best-selling debut albums in history and reshaping expectations for female artists in rock music.