The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill

Amazon.com's Best of 1998
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

Amazon.com
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. Reminiscent in its scope of nothing so much as Aretha's early-'70s Spirit in the Dark and Young, Gifted and Black, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill also easily earns its late-'90s place next to Erykah Badu's Baduizm. Even more personal, if hardly any more political, than cohort Wyclef Jean's Carnival, Miseducation focuses equally on her life (especially the birth of her child) and social concerns about the present and future. Its often quiet surface, if anything, lends intensity. "Everything you drop is so tired," she scolds artistically dead-ended rappers on "Superstar"; if more artists shared her vision, occasional eccentricities and bottom-line talent, she wouldn't have to complain. --Rickey Wright

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Average customer rating: Powerful lyrics 10 years later Just amazing top of the hill The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

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Tracks:

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 You (hidden track)
16. Tell Him

Amazon.com's Best of 1998

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

Amazon.com

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. Reminiscent in its scope of nothing so much as Aretha's early-'70s Spirit in the Dark and Young, Gifted and Black, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill also easily earns its late-'90s place next to Erykah Badu's Baduizm. Even more personal, if hardly any more political, than cohort Wyclef Jean's Carnival, Miseducation focuses equally on her life (especially the birth of her child) and social concerns about the present and future. Its often quiet surface, if anything, lends intensity. "Everything you drop is so tired," she scolds artistically dead-ended rappers on "Superstar"; if more artists shared her vision, occasional eccentricities and bottom-line talent, she wouldn't have to complain. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Powerful lyrics.......2007-06-14

With lyrics like hers, there's almost no need for the music.

10 years later.......2007-05-28

By now we all know how ground breaking this CD was. Almost 10 years later it's still ahead of it's time. Hill paved the way other singers, and other sounds. From the slow sad songs, to the upbeat I am woman hear me roar lyrics, Hill lays it down.

Just amazing.......2007-03-31

Leaving the Fugees and making an album for the music industry was a great move. This album gives us great songs like "Zion" and "Nothing even Matters" a duet with De'Angelo. This album is one that you will find yourself listening to for days because it is so unique. Her voice mystical, passionate and touching. Join her on her journey.

top of the hill.......2007-03-08

Lauryn Hill is a fantastic singer. I wish she would put out more CD's. It is a thrill to hear every song she sings on this CD. She is the BOMB!!!!

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.......2007-02-19

This is truly one of the classics in my collection! I still remember the chills I felt when I initially listened to it - Lauryn Hill is one of a few female artists who can truly sing & rap well. I knew about her skills from listening to The Fugees but she really blew me away with this release because honestly, at the time of the release my interest in hip hop/rap was waning.

I had heard all of the hype surrounding the album but didn't buy it until EX-FACTOR was released as a single - I was curious like most and wondered whether the album truly deserved all of the Grammies and attention but after one listen, my answer is a resounding YES! When an artists produces a disc that people from all walks of life, interests and music tastes can appreciate then they have done something special and that's what TMOLH did.

The commentary of the album touches on love, ill-fated love, the music industry and a bit of religion but at no time did I feel I was being preached to or told how to feel or think - she espoused her beliefs and offered a glimpse into her heart which in turn touched my heart on more than a few tracks. I also loved the school house interludes which seamlessly moved the tracks along - whereas some album interludes are intrusive and create bloat in albums, these worked with the tracks and served as semi-introductions.

I love this entire album but to this day, the tracks that really touch my heart are:

EX-FACTOR - heartbreakingly brilliant break up song; Lauryn's vocals are exquisite on this track

TO ZION - beautiful track expressing her love for her son and the personal decision to have him during the height of her young career

DOO WOP (THAT THING) - mixes great social commentary on male/female relationships over a great beat

WHEN IT HURTS SO BAD - moody tale about unrequited love, I loved the harps used in the musical production & the real pain in her voice

I USED TO LOVE HIM - loved the pairing of her & Mary J Blige's vocals, they sound beautiful together

NOTHING EVEN MATTERS - beautiful duet ballad with D'Angelo

THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL - her voice sounds so beautiful on this track

It's never too late to add this classic to your collection - I'd highly recommend it!

Average customer rating: Very Good! ;-) Truly unbelievable music (This album is alive!) A blend of beauty and magic! This CD was on my player 24/7! CAN'T TAKE MY EARS (eyes) OFF LAURYN'S MUSIC!!!

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Score Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds, Vol. 1 The Low End Theory Straight Outta Compton My Life ASIN: B00000I3JD Release Date: 1998-12-01

Tracks:

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
9. I Used To Love Him
10. Forgive Them Father
11. Every Ghetto, Every City
12. Nothing Even Matters
13. Everything Is Everything
14. Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, The
15. Bonus Track: Can't Take My Eyes Off You
16. Tell Him
17. Tell Him ( Live )

Album Details

Japanese Version featuring Two Hidden Bonus Tracks: Can't Take My Eyes off You and Tell Him (Live).

Customer Reviews:

Very Good! ;-).......2004-05-17

This Cd is great. So soulful and inspiring. Boring at some parts, tho...well. I'll rate each song:

1-Intro: Not much..lol..Just an intro. 3/5

2-Lost Ones: I like this song...Nice beat, but not the best. 3/5 [...You might win some but you just lost one...]

3-Ex-Factor: Really Good song. Soft and relaxing. 4/5 [...And when I try to walk away, you'd hurt yourself to make me stay...]

4-To Zion: One of my favourite songs in the album. It shows how happy is Lauryn about having his child. 5/5 [...Look at your carreer they said, "lauryn, baby, use your head", but instead i chose to use my heart...]

5-Doo Wop (That Thing): This song rocks!!! :-D i love it!!. 5/5 [...How you gon' win when you ain't right within...]

6-Superstar: I like this song very much, bc it's a mix of different types of music. 4/5 [...music is supposed to inspire...so home come we ain't getting no higher...]

7-Final Hour: I love this song. Strong...It makes me think. 5/5 [...You could get the money, You could get the power, But keep your eyes on the final hour...]

8-When It Hurts So Bad: Um...i don't like tbe beat very much but the lyrics r good...;-) 3/5 [...See, I thought this feeling It was all that I had But how could this be love And make me feel so bad?...]

9-I used To Love Him: I'm completly in love with this song!! Great! 5/5 [...Thought what i wanted was something I needed...]

10-Forgive Them Father: Not one of my fav' but a good one ;-) 4/5 [...Beware the false motives of others,Be careful of those who pretend to be brothers...]

11-Every Ghetto, Every City: I like the beat, but not so much the lyric. 4/5 [...The streets that nurtured Lauryn Hill,Made sure that I'd never go too far...]

12-Nothing Even Matters: So sweet, and beautiful. 5/5 [...See I don't need no alcohol, Your love makes me feel ten feet tall...]

13-Everything Is Everything: I like this song a lot. The lyrics and beat are so cool! 5/5 [...I wrote these words for everyone, Who struggles in their youth,Who won't accept deception,Instead of what is truth...]

14-The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill: ummm...I think it's not one of the best...i can't rate it...SO U DO IT! ;-) --/5 [...I look at my environment,And wonder where the fire went,What happened to everything we used to be,I hear so many cry for help...]

15-Can't Take My Eyes Off You: Nice version! I lik it sssoo much! 4/5 [...Pardon the way that I stare. There's nothing
else to compare. The sight of you leaves me
weak. There are no words left to speak....]

16-Tell Him: I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!! YAYAYAYA!!! IT ROCKS!!!! MY FAV' SONG IN THE ALBUM!!!!!! IT'S GREAT!! 100/5 [..I'll never be jealous,And I won't be too kind,Cause love is not boastful,and loveis not loud,Tell him I need him,Tell him I love him...]

WELL..THIS IS ALL...U MUST GET THIS ALBUM

Truly unbelievable music (This album is alive!).......2002-07-05

Lauryn Hill is a genius and her music is a true reflection of this. Her album is a unique collection of surreal soul, distinguished by unrivalled lyrical craftmanship and surely the predominant reason we have ears. Ex-factor is healer and a killer. Owning this CD is a privilege(how else can you describe that "lauryn feeling"?)

A blend of beauty and magic!.......2001-07-19

This CD is magical, the lyrics are deep. I've been a Lauryn Hill fan from the way back days of the Fugees and she's simply AWESOME. It's no surprise she nabbed 5 Grammys from this album, her first solo. This represents what good music should be, just buy it and listen to it's magic!!! To say the truth, this album deserves 10 stars!!! Lauryn, I thank God for your life and inspiration, keep up the good work!!!

This CD was on my player 24/7!.......2000-11-16

Lauryn Hill is truly an inspiration to me. She touches me in the very deepest of my heart in this album. I especially love Ex-Factor, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, Every Ghetto, Every City, and the title of the album, The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. I remember the first time I discovered Lauryn Hill. My mom rented the video, Sister Act 2 and I was already a fan by then. I was only five at that time. I hope she will produce many more albums like this and may she stay successful forever in all her entertainment business career!

CAN'T TAKE MY EARS (eyes) OFF LAURYN'S MUSIC!!!.......1999-09-26

I really love Lauryn's music since she was in the Fugees. I love Ex-Factor, Can't Take My Eyes Off You, DooWop (That Thing), & Everything is Everything the best! But all in all, LAURYN's THE BEST!!!!!!! You go girl!!!!

Average customer rating:

Miseducation of Lauryn Hill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006IKWU Release Date: 1998-08-25

Average customer rating: Very Good Solo Effort! Very Well Produced for a Great Sound!

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Mama's Gun MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 Worldwide Underground Baduizm Back to Black ASIN: B0002K6YY4 Release Date: 2004-12-14

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Lost Ones
3. Ex-Factor
4. To Zion - Lauryn Hill, Carlos Santana
5. Doo Wop (That Thing)
6. Superstar
7. Final Hour
8. When It Hurts So Bad
9. I Used to Love Him - Mary J. Blige, Lauryn Hill
10. Forgive Them Father
11. Every Ghetto, Every City
12. Nothing Even Matters - D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill
13. Everything Is Everything
14. Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Album Description

Import vinyl reissue of the singer/songwriter's breakthrough 1998 album. Columbia. 2004.

Album Details

Limited Edition Reissue of this Classic Album Presented in a Special Package featuring a CD with a Top Side that Resembles an Original LP Vinyl Album, but Don't Let the Looks Deceive You...it's A Fully Playable CD.

Customer Reviews:

Very Good Solo Effort! Very Well Produced for a Great Sound!.......2005-11-26

This is fast becoming a classic to last the ages. Not only are the tracks great musically but the lyrics are so heartfelt and meaningful as well. The tracks flow along very nicely and there are no noticeable fillers or weak tracks here. The sound quality is very good and the bass is killer! However, the only distinctive feature of this version over the normal one is that the disc itself resembles an old vinyl lp which to me isn't really a big deal. If they made the cover a mini-lp sleeve package then perhaps it'll be worth paying the extra bucks. A very good hip-hop/r&b album which is destined to outlast the others over time and become a classic. Highly recommended although you may want to get the cheaper version which probably sounds just as good unless you really need the old vinyl lp-looking disc which I kinda doubt that you do. Also, the track listing on this site for some reason includes two bonus tracks which are really not on the disc and so it's not like you're paying extra for bonus tracks either.

Average customer rating: The best ever! A Masterpiece. This is the best CD since the beginning of time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill Lauryn Hill ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000IN91

Tracks:

1. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Album Version)
2. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Instrumental)
3. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (Acappella Version)
4. Special Message

Album Description

Japanese-only single for the third cut & title track from the Fugees vocalist's Grammy-nominated smash solo debut. Contains three versions of 'The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill' (Album, Instrumental & A Cappella), plus 'Special Message'. Slimline jewel case. 1998 release.

Customer Reviews:

The best ever!.......1999-06-29

Damn! Lauryn's good. All the songs on her cd rock, and have depth added to them too. She's the best!

A Masterpiece........1999-06-03

Melodic, poetic, and infused with passion and meaning. Lauryn is a true artist. Every song on this CD is good, which isn't something you can say about many albums. If you've only heard her songs on the radio, you'll be surprised at her depth and range on the album as a whole. This is a masterpiece worth every cent.

This is the best CD since the beginning of time.......1999-05-31

If you haven't heard this CD yet, you don't know what you're missing. LAuryn's got the songs that hit home and you make feel good. She got the words to make you think. If you want to do something smart got out and bye this CD.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-04-15

Alls I gots to say is that lauryn hill is da bomb! And damn gina she'd better keep it up.

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