What makes You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette notable?

'You Oughta Know' gained critical acclaim and became a defining anthem of the 1990s, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's candid exploration of heartbreak and betrayal resonated widely, helping to establish Alanis as a voice of a generation and influencing countless female artists in alternative rock. Alanis Morissette was on the cusp of stardom when she released 'You Oughta Know' in 1995, following her debut album 'Alanis' (1991) which was primarily a dance-pop record. This single marked her artistic shift towards a more rock-oriented sound, paving the way for her breakthrough album 'Jagged Little Pill', which would dominate the charts in 1996.