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Coffee Break: Jagged little songs

Canadian-American singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette performs during the High Fashion Fall - Winter 1996/97 'Donna Sotto Le Stelle' (Women Under The Stars) show at the steps of Trinita dei Monti on July 17, 1996 in Rome, Italy.
Canadian-American singer and songwriter Alanis Morissette performs during the High Fashion Fall - Winter 1996/97 'Donna Sotto Le Stelle' (Women Under The Stars) show at the steps of Trinita dei Monti on July 17, 1996 in Rome, Italy.Franco Origlia/Getty Images

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by Jill Riley

August 04, 2023

Next Tuesday, Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill: The Musical launches at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis. Written by Diablo Cody, it’s a Broadway show based on Morissette’s undeniably confrontational and angst-ridden musical catalog.

To get pumped up for the six-night run, we’re leaning into emotionally charged music that explores the depths of angst, anxiety, and self-doubt. Also, if we’re gonna go all the way there, let’s also get some music in the mix that finds a point of catharsis and acceptance.

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which angst-ridden songs do you want to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played
Alanis Morissette - All I Really Want
M83 - Teen Angst
Wheatus - Teenage Dirtbag
Tracy Bonham - Mother Mother
Suicidal Tendencies - Institutionalized
Deap Valley - Smile More
Evanescence - Bring Me to Life
Veruca Salt - Seether (bonus)