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Miseducation of Lauryn Hill [Import]

Lauryn Hill | Format: Audio CD
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)

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  • Audio CD (25 Aug 1998)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Import
  • Label: Sony
  • ASIN: B00000ADG2
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  Mini-Disc  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (58 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 66,928 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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1. Intro
2. Lost Ones
3. Ex-Factor
4. To Zion
5. Doo Wop (That Thing)
6. Superstar
7. Final Hour
8. When It Hurts So Bad
9. I Used To Love Him
10. Forgive Them Father
11. Every Ghetto, Every City
12. Nothing Even Matters
13. Everything Is Everything
14. The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
15. Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
16. Tell Him

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The first solo album by the Fugees' most distinctive voice quickly wipes away the pretensions of so many current hip-hoppers' discs. It does so by both engaging their widescreen ethos--"To Zion," with its martial drums and gospel choir, is as epic a production as has been heard in 1998's pop music--and speaking the plain truth. Miseducation focuses equally on Lauryn Hill's life (especially the birth of her child) and social concerns about the present and future. Its often quiet surface, if anything, lends intensity. --Rickey Wright

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Album To Get! 1 April 2002
By A Customer
Format:Vinyl
Lauryn Hill's debut solo album is one of the best debut's I've ever heard. She put it all together by herself with help of additional song elements, musicians, producers and vocals the album becomes are big success! The introduction of the album gives you a rough idea of what the album is about. She talks about her reality in this album being her caring mother in "To Zion" with Carlos Santana playing the guitar. She also talks about young people and their problems in "Doo Wop (That Thing)" and "Everything Is Everything" She talks about her past "Every Ghetto, Every City" her present "The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill" and her future in some parts of other songs. "Lost Ones" pure hip hop "Forgive Them Father" religious Jamaican song with help from "Concrete Jungle" by Bob Marley with a guest apperance by Shelly Thunder. She talks also about love "Ex-Factor" "When It Hurts So Bad" "I Used To Love" with Mary J. Blige "Nothing Even Matters" with D'Angelo and "Superstar" with elements of "Light My Fire" by popular 70's and 80's group The Doors. She also speaks about the "Final Hour" and does a nice cover of "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" with the album ending in "Tell Him" I would say go and get the album it has all music styles ranging from pop to hip hop. Buy it now!
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Pure genius 4 Jan 2000
By stevecalder213@hotmail.com
Format:Audio CD
I think it takes something to reduce a man to tears, and this album did it. With what was technically her debut album, Lauryn Hill proved that she could take influences from Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and Bob Marley and still put her own spin on it. Like Stevie Wonder's 1976 album 'Songs in the Key of Life', 'The Miseducation....' is diverse, both musically and lyrically.

You can hear gospel, soul, r&b, hip-hop, reggae.....etc She sings about love with deep, heartfelt passion ('Ex-factor'), religion ('Forgive Them Father'), her past and childhood ('Every Ghetto Every City'), motherhood ('To Zion'), hip-hop ('Superstar') as well as life in general (Everything is Everything'). This is simply a classic album, and maybe unrepeatable. If there is an album to own from the 1990's it is this one.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitely in the list of best albums ever! 24 Jan 2004
By Benson VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
It's very hard for to make a definit choice when someone asks me what my favourite album of all time is, but this album is definitely up there in my top 5!

I think this album is somewhat underrated because the singles 'Ex Factor' and 'Doo Wop (That Thing)', do not represent the brilliance of the album. Fantastic in their own right, I don't think they are the stand out tracks of the album.

There's a lot of different musical influences on this album which is what has made it such a critically acclaimed milestone in musical history. I'd say 90% of this album is solely put together by Lauryn Hill with influences ranging from hip hop, soul, R n B and Jazz.

The standout tracks for me had to be the "hidden" ones which are "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (an incredible reworking of the famous song) and "Tell Him" (strong beats and some amazing vocal harmonies going on here). However, you can't slate any track from this album as they all differ from each other. Also amazing is the track 'Miseducation of Lauryn Hill', with some incredible piano work going on.

I don't want to break down the album reviewing track by track because this is really something you need to hear for yourself. If you like real talent or even just the amazing voice of Lauryn, do not delay in buying this!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars All good
This wonderful album came with an extra 2 tracks which are not shown on the back cover. Hidden tracks?? Great buy.
Published 27 days ago by Mrs T Lal
5.0 out of 5 stars Great album
I brought this album just to have in my collection as its a really great album and should grace evryones music collection
Published 2 months ago by Mick W
5.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite albums
I've always loved Lauryn Hill and grew up listening to this album so it brings back memories! She has an amazing voice.
Published 3 months ago by emily summers
5.0 out of 5 stars Lauryn Hill has some serious talent
Lauryn Hill can sing! She can rap! Lauryn Hill can play guitar all on her own without needing any accompaniment.

Stand up and take a bow Lauryn Hill. Read more
Published 3 months ago by littlemouse
5.0 out of 5 stars I'D GIVE IT 10 STARS IF I COULD!
One of the best albums in the world, i fell in love with it back in 1997 at the age of 14 and have been playing ever since, Lauryn is a musical genius!
Published 7 months ago by Kylei
5.0 out of 5 stars Lauryn Hill - The Miseducatio of
A must for any Lauryn Hill fan. The CD was received well within agreed time and in perfect order. Would recommend
Published 9 months ago by stuart hill
5.0 out of 5 stars CLASSIC
Without doubt one of the best R&B Albums every made .. Sadly Lauren has never again reached these heights but having made this she won't need too . Read more
Published 11 months ago by DB2
2.0 out of 5 stars overated
A pleasant offering,not worthy of the platitudes most reviewers dole out in praise of this album,it certainly wouldnt merit a place in my all time 100,it tends to amble along... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Stephen Long
5.0 out of 5 stars So good I bought it twice
I previously owned this CD, until it was stolen. I loved it so much, that I bought it again. It's a CD that lifts my spirits, and is a sing along.
Published 17 months ago by Miss G 21
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
I have owned this album since 1997/8 when i first came out, It has alway been one of my fav albums and i have even brought if a few times. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Terry
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