60 Songs That Explain the '90s

Alanis Morissette—"You Oughta Know"

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Oct 15, 2020
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ANECDOTE

Radio Edits and '90s Rock

  • Rob Harvilla, a staff writer at The Ringer, recalls his teenage confusion about radio edits of explicit songs.
  • He humorously reflects on the '90s alternative rock scene and its impact on suburban youth.
INSIGHT

Alanis and the '90s Zeitgeist

  • Alanis Morissette's music captured the zeitgeist of the '90s, blending punk, grunge, and alternative rock elements.
  • She stood out with her raw anger and strategic profanity, challenging the condescending "women in rock" label.
ANECDOTE

You Oughta Know's Impact

  • "You Oughta Know" became a massive hit, propelling Jagged Little Pill to sell 30 million copies.
  • The song served as a public execution of a "crap dude," fueling rumors about its subject.
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