June 13, 2005 is right around the corner, and I know what you're thinking: 10 years! It's hard to believe, because it's feels just as new to me today as it did the day I got it.

That's right. I'm talking about herpes.

Gotcha! Shazam!

Ah, yes. Fun. Joshing aside, we all know June 13th is actually the 10th anniversary of the release of Alanis Morissette's breakthrough album Jagged Little Pill. Now I'm sure you don't need to be reminded, but the impact of the record simply cannot be overstated. It took the country by storm, and it was also very popular in the US. For months music fans were held in Alanis' thrall, puzzling over the woman behind the hair. Was she an aggro, weiner-obsessed witch like in "You Outta Know?" Or was she a latter-day Stevie Nicks, albeit wordier and not as good? Was she an expertly crafted product of the record industry, or a real, live unhinged child star on the verge of blowing a blood vessel? And would she ever let us get a better look at those boobs? They seem pretty big, but who can be certain in that smock....

In case you've been wondering how the world would celebrate the release of such a remarkable work of art, Alanis plans on recording an acoustic version of the album and releasing it June 13th of this year. CNN asked why, as if any of us don't know:

"There's no better way to honor things than through music," said Morissette, now 30. "Originally, I wanted to write an album about 'Jagged Little Pill' -- you know, about how amazing it was as a moment in time for me and my fans. But that was hard, so I figured I'd just record it again, but with more mandalin this time. My fans and I are older, and we could use something a little more relaxing to listen to without having to learn a new bunch of lyrics, you know?"

Analogcabin @ 9:49 AM
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