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Track Listings
| 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 |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
After the massive success of the Fugees' The Score, the popularity of any Refugee Camp solo project was guaranteed. No one, however, was prepared for the massive response to Lauryn Hill's debut album. Apart from the chart-topping singles "Doo Wop (That Thing)" and "Everything Is Everything", the album includes collaborations with D'Angelo, Carlos Santana and soul diva Mary J Blige. Her unique blend of Motown vocals and hip hop proved remarkably addictive, and the tracks are sweetly interspersed with classroom conversations on love. From the autobiographical and emotional lyrics of her own tracks to the stunning reinterpretations of "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" and "Tell Him I Love Him" (a secret bonus track), Lauryn points to a new melodic direction in hip hop. An album reminiscent of the classic soul records of Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill deserved every one of its Grammies. --Ed Potton
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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!
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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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 1 day ago by DB2
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 2 months ago by Stephen Long
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 5 months ago by Miss G 21
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 9 months ago by Terry
Indispensible
I bought this album when it just came out and listened to it every day... just bought it again and it hasn't lost a thing in all those years. Every track is superb. Read more
Published 12 months ago by jacketi
Masterpiece
This album is a masterpiece - and there are so many adjectives to describe it's amazingness: uplifting, enlightening, raw, emotional - you can tell Lauryn put her heart & soul into... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Charmbracelet
one of the greatest albums around
i always knew that lauryn hill was great and after hearing this album, was just a confirmation of the statement made.
Its a must have in anyones cd collection.
Its a must have in anyones cd collection.
Published 19 months ago by Gemz
Miseducation of Lauren Hill
The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
If any of you have watched Sister Act2 I think you would have known back then that we would be hearing quite a bit from Lauren. Read more
If any of you have watched Sister Act2 I think you would have known back then that we would be hearing quite a bit from Lauren. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Hayley M. Pearce
What brilliance
What a brilliant ecectic and one of the most original hip hop / RnB albums to come out for a very long time. Read more
Published on 13 Dec 2009 by Mr. Palvinder Singh
A Contender
There is not a weak track on this album. I had forgotten that and was happily reminded recently. But I also discovered so much more that I had never noticed before. Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2009 by Jacob Gabor
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