The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill

Great beats. Great voice. Very listenable album.

Masterpiece.

The good songs are very good, the rest is fine. 3.5

Good stuff

Lauryn Hill showed how much of a creative force she was in The Fugees, but I don't know that anyone expected her solo debut to be this good! Hill's ability to blend genres like R&B, hip-hop, do-wop, and soul into an album that still sounds fresh decades later seems almost magical. Lacking an editing voice (since Hill mostly self-produced), The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill has several tracks that could have been relegated to b-sides. Though the flipside of the record suffers a bit of slowdown, this is an astounding debut by an artist who knows what she's about.

8/10… neo - soul / r&b / hip hop / *1998

certified banger at any time. Lauren has an amazing voice and dropped some real fantastic r&b music during this run. No criticism here, its earned the spot.

One of my favorite albums! And one of the only albums whose skits between songs don’t annoy the hell out of me. Those kids have some mature perspectives! Every song is a bop, the production is gorgeous and Lauryn’s voice is heavenly. This is an album I’ll return to through my entire life

Um clássico indiscutível em importância histórica e poética, mas que sofre com o choque temporal e a falta de dinamismo sonoro. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill começa no topo absoluto. A primeira metade do disco é um soco no estômago de tanta qualidade. As letras são pura poesia rimada e a fusão do rap com melodias relaxantes é impecável. Porém, o álbum sofre com a ressaca da estrutura dos anos 90. O que na época era aclamado como "coerência conceitual", hoje pode ser lida como uma linearidade cansativa. Da metade para o final, a produção insiste na mesmíssima paleta de cores musicais e batidas desaceleradas, gerando uma forte fadiga auditiva. Faixas gigantes acabam parecendo apenas "preenchimento" porque o disco não se renova sonoramente. Lauryn estica a mesma fórmula por 15 músicas. É uma obra-prima em seus picos, mas uma experiência arrastada quando ouvida por completo. Vale muito pelas faixas isoladas na playlist, mas o álbum inteiro cansa.

Rap Gen of all time, One of The Best Rap albums ever

lauryn hill i love you 🕺🕺🕺 GUYS U KNOW U BETTER WATCH OUTTTTT 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️

This came out when I was 8 and never listened to it. It’s so fun to discover albums like this for the first time. It’s just great. Really enjoy the full on exploration of the themes of romantic love and faith. The songwriting and arrangements are impressive, the production on point. I just love a good concept album. The classroom skits were one of the rare times I enjoy the use of skits. I mean really, put me in that classroom! 4 stars only because it’s long and a couple tracks could be scrapped (starting with that Frankie Valle cover….)

Lauren Hill is a top 3 all time female MC but also has the voice to go against Whitney and Mariah. This album reset a musical genre. And sadly showed what was possible but never happened.

Excellent album. I've listened to this before, only because it's on so many all time lists. Apple listed it as number 1 on their recent top 100. Is it as good as Dark Side or Sgt. Peppers? Probably not for my money, but I'm two steps from the move. Unfortunately the move is shaking my fist and telling kids to get off my grass.

Always and forever one of the best front to back albums. This blew my mind the first time i listened the whole way through.

cohesion, class and life at its finest

3.5

Highlights: Everything is Everything, Doo Wop (That Thing), Ex-Factor. In a nutshell: lessons in life and love. The unlikeliest of events became the key to shaking off Lauryn's writers block post Fugees - pregnancy and the birth of her son. Some great lyrics (eg "hypocrites always play innocent" and "You said you'd die for me. Why won't you live for me?"). A novel twist on Light My Fire by The Doors. And you guessed it, the interludes annoyed me and broke the flow of the album. Not sure why Apple voted this as the best album of all time. Maybe top 100 or 200, but not number 1. Overall: 5/10

one good song

i love studio albums with the behind voices between the songs.

Tenía las expectativas altas, según la revista Rolling Stones es el décimo mejor álbum de la historia. Las expectativas se cumplieron, no se si podría llegar a ser uno de mis discos preferidos, pero me gustó mucho. Lo volvería a escuchar, Ex-factor temónnn

It's been nine months since I listened to Fugees' The Score, which I remember enjoying, and I recognize how Lauryn Hill stood out in that group for her ability to seamlessly switch from rapping to singing on top of songwriting. So, with her solo debut spurred on by her first pregnancy and other such life events at the time, I was curious to hear how it panned out for her. Suffice it to say, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill blew whatever expectations I had out of the water. I think the keyword in describing this record is versatility. Like I already mentioned, Lauryn already proved she can rap and sing well, and it's only expanded upon here on her own. But in addition, the production on this album, which she did alongside Che Pope and Vada Nobles, was just as varied. Hopping across soul, R&B, hip hop, and reggae, the genre blending is impeccable, without ever overwhelming any single element. The hard-hitting snares and record scratching on the backdrop of the reggae and hip-hop mix of "Lost Ones", the elegant piano keys over the Wu-Tang Clan sample on "Ex-Factor", the rollicking acoustic guitar licks from Carlos Santana on "To Zion", that phat beat paired with the blaring horns and vocal harmonies on "Doo Wop (That Thing)", the harpsichord incorporation on an interpolation of The Doors' "Light My Fire" with "Superstar", the elegant harp strings in the background of "When It Hurts So Bad", the Stevie Wonder-esque funk romp of "Every Ghetto, Every City", the spare electric piano and finger snapping of "Nothing Even Matters", the emphatic string arrangements that punctuate the beat on "Everything Is Everything", the sprawling jazz piece of the title track; it's amazing how all these different styles and soundscapes come together without coming off as jarring at any point. Even the hidden tracks were well done, with the beatboxing rendition of Frankie Valli's "Can't Take My Eyes Off of You" and the fingerstyle guitar playing over a wooden block beat on "Tell Him". Along the way, Lauryn interweaves a personal narrative about re-educating herself on love and its many facets. Whether it's reconciling with a broken relationship on "Ex-Factor", avoiding the exploitation for sex on "Doo Wop (That Thing)", cherishing her newborn son on "To Zion", dealing with the ramifications of newfound success on "Superstar", reminiscing on her childhood in "Every Ghetto, Every City", or seeking forgiveness from God on "Forgive Them Father" and subsequently finding strength through her devotion to Him on the title track, Lauryn does some meaningful reflecting on how she got here and how she can move on with her partner and their child. Sure, it can get a tad preachy with the multiple Biblical references throughout the record. Not to mention, several tracks throughout can be interpreted as shots aimed at her ex-lover and Fugees mate Wyclef Jean, and she can lay the contempt toward him pretty thick. But I do feel that it all comes off genuinely earnest, and she did manage to keep it as self-empowering and optimistic as possible given her circumstances, alongside the upbeat and varied compositions. This is especially true with that wonderful duet opposite D'Angelo on "Nothing Even Matters" in laying out her devotion to her partner, and "Everything Is Everything" with the full-on acceptance of all that has come before for her, with the stride to look ahead. Plus, it was a nice gesture for her to bring on poet and educator Ras Baraka to provide an impromptu lecture on love to a group of children, making for some pleasantly incorporated interludes throughout. Overall, I was genuinely surprised by The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. It was a bona fide neo soul record that showcased a talented woman who went through so much change in life and tried to reconcile with it all. Of course, if you know the story of Lauryn Hill, her overnight success with this album would be short. The pressure of fame overwhelmed her, and she would largely seclude herself from the spotlight. Her appearances solo and with Fugees would be sporadic at best, and she has yet to properly follow up Miseducation. It sucks, given how promising that record was. I can only pray that she finds peace.

That album really surprised me; I thought the mix of soul and hip-hop was really good. The beats—especially the ones with guitar, like the track with Santana—were fantastic. Not every song was great, though; I didn't like the one with D'Angelo at all. Still, the album as a whole is really fun.

Ex-Factor- Drake sample really good song I like the singing To Zion- great singing very raw and emotional song vulnerable W motherhood Doo Wop- 7/10 I like the skits at the end.

Miseducation? About sums it up.

Good but I didn't love it

This sounds like everything else that sounds like this but so much better.

ok, so this is my first album review from here.... The first thing I should mention is that I don't usually listen to this genre of music, but it made me feel really positive and happy. I just wish this is the feeling I would get when being in love 4 the first time. The cover song was amazing, and the message in the lyrics was also great. <3

Laulu on aivan huippuluokkaa, räppääminen vielä kovemman kuuloista. Asenteellista. Tuntuu ettei yhtään täyte biisiä. 98 luvulla räppi oli vielä tällaista. Varsinkin New York.

Ah. Now here's something I can agree with Dimery and Co. on. This is a 'must hear' mainly because there's so little female POC representation on this list. You cannot go wrong with this one and it's an absolute treat that I'm going to sit through a complete listen today. Many of the tracks have been in heavy rotation in my playlists, iPods, etc since this released in the late 90s. and I still love bumping into some of them today. ****** (4.5/5) An honest appraisal of this has me remembering how the middle of the record kinda saga. She could have cut a few songs, because it drags for a while. BUT, that said, and in continuing protest this gets rounded UP to a'5'. Ms. Hill can recognize the importance of 'groups' from the 60s (see "Doo Wop..") and is a direct recipient of their influence (see THE REST OF THE ALBUM) why can't Dimery and Co?? You have no heart if "Everything is Everything" doesn't move you. Masterpiece.

It might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like this is one of the more overrated albums of all time. Don't get me wrong, it's good, bordering on REALLY good, but I just don't think it's GREAT. I've listened to it multiple times over the last few decades and have TRIED to love it, but I still feel like I appreciate the message more than the music itself, and while (as a concept album) it tells a good story with a solid theme, it tends toward monotony, and the constant classroom segues get annoying after the third or fourth or fith track. All that to say that it easily garners a 4/5 from me, but never shook the 5/5 out of me that I'd expect from all of the love and accolades it's received.

115. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill - Lauryn Hill (1998) 6.17.26 Variety: 3 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 4 Emotionality: 5 = 4.4 rounded down to a 4 "I wrote these words (I wrote these words) for everyone/ Who struggles in their youth/ Who won't accept deception in/ Instead of what is truth (Gotta know the truth, y'all)" THE TRACKS "Lost Ones" - Damn. What an opening statement. A deeply personal diss track ( Wyclef Jean has had some much more public scandal in recent years, but look up the details on this one to see just how justified the fieriness is on here) that comes full force at the target and doesn't hold back. Hill's flow is tight and nimble as can be, and it's doubly impressive after coming off a string of giant hits where she was already a powerhouse rapper. Her phrasing and flow on here are on point and I think she's up there at least with with Missy Elliott and Busta Rhymes as far as big names go. I think too much is made of the "rap singing" as some strategic concept that changed the game forever after this. No doubt a lot of performers were influenced by her, and it became more common. But this is just her style in full bloom. She can do both exceptionally well, so why would she not show off those talents. This one is primarily her rap skills on display though, and I think that's part of the statement. "Watch what I can do without you chumps. Deal with it." Some rappers can sing. Some try to sing with mixed results (Biz Markee, Flava Flav). It's whatever works best for the song, and this one required her to lay down the law. A high water mark. "Ex-Factor" - We go from the diss track to an examination of WHY the diss track was necessary. This is the two of the one-two punch, and we get a very clearly delineated separation between Hill's to great strengths with her singing in the spotlight here, for a kind of slowly unfolding song about confusion, betrayal and regret. Very strong stuff, but I'll admit that I prefer the former mode though. The guitar at the end doesn't quite work for me either. "To Zion" - Speaking of, we get a guest appearance from Carlos Santana here on a sweet and emotional mid-tempo number about her son. Santana provides the throughline here with his pretty lead, but he doesn't overpower of steal the spotlight from the content or Hill's passionate proclamation of love for a newborn. "Doo Wop (That Thing)" - Ooh. An all-timer here. Catchy as FUCK bop about empowerment for both men and women, which splits the difference and serves as both a warning and AND a positive message about responsibility while at the same time being an examination of love and the mess and fallout when it's confused with that other thing. You know... Hill remains in full power here and is supported by some of the finest ear candy of the latter half of the 90s. A song that is almost ALL hooks that I had to play like three times in a row just because. The breakdown around 2:50 when the guys and gals all join in together is a goddamn DELIGHT. This might be the one case where the classroom skit adds a tiny bit extra to something that doesn't really need it. Supposedly recorded in a real classroom, with real answers form real students, this one is just that much more charming and insightful, and maybe the best case for the inclusion of these. "Superstar" - Hill proves she can even throw the gauntlet down with an easy casual entry. Just as acerbic as "Lost Ones" as far as takedowns go, and some very interesting dynamics, but musically this is just not my thing. This feels like a rest spot for Hill, to drop some wrestling terminology. Useful, and important for building up for those later high spots, but isolated and an easy way to lose the crowd if you dip in too long. "Final Hour" - This was some tight, and driving stuff. Hill propels us forward with barely a breath taken in between verses about retribution and reward, and people getting what comes to them. Solid. "When It Hurts So Bad" - This feels like the flipside of "Ex Factor" where after the anger and hurt fades away the self reflection, doubt and the blues remain. This one is a bit jazzier though, and Hill goes hard into the upper registers of her singing ability putting some real English on her phrasing. The harp, which could have come off as cheesy, works as an accent here. "I Used to Love Him" - Mary J. Blige hops on board for a feature. This is a much more successful re-tread of the same material. So much pop music is about either love lost or love not yet gained, and Hill seems profoundly interested in the former on this album. It's not tiring though, as it could be because she's finding all these little interesting nooks and crannies to explore some different aspects. But, two in a row makes the deficits in the previous track stand out a bit more. Instrumentally this has a drive and determined feel to it that works much better for me. And Blige adds some special sauce to the mix. "Forgive Them Father" - Another warning track, this time a little less ebullient, as it's all about the snakes in the grass who are lurking in wait, ready to take a bite. It's hard to NOT read this whole album as Hill working through what must have been a very upsetting and painful period in her life, but damn... I wonder if Wyclef Jean had to go into hiding for a while after this came out. Even if most every song on here is not actually about it him, it must have felt like it. This track is diverse, and full of penty of elements to like. Musically is not that adventurous, but works well still. "Every Ghetto, Every City" - We get an upbeat, bouncy, funky origin story of sorts here as Hill switches things up, and leans hard on nostalgia for both the good and the bad. This one was joyous and needed, and came at just the right time to keep the last half of this from descending into a ( still VERY listenable) pity party. "Nothing Even Matters" - D'Angelo stops by so no matter the content, this one can't help but be a slow jam. Instead of a the pessimistic promise of the title we get a sideways take on the phrase in that the world outside doesn't matter anywhere near as much as the double orbit of the two lovers, still in flush ( presumably) of new love, when routine, and familiarity are distant threats. Soothing, beautiful and a charming take on the subject. Dig the snapping percussion here and the electric piano which oozes sultriness. "Everything Is Everything" - The other giant hit off this gives us a serving of some philosophy, with a side of self-hype - in the micro with herself - and in the with every one else. Inspiration and self love, and getting over and getting on. This one seems perfectly paced in the track order to feel like he growth and acceptance at, if not the end of the road, at least the bend, where the future might not be certain, but you feel more prepared for what's coming. Musically this is a tight, wholly formed low key bop. Once again, proof that mass appeal does not mean lowering your standards. "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" - We get some more positive affirmations and self assertiveness in this fine little almost gospely track that is more or less unadorned. The production with teh vinyl crackles I could have done without as I don't think it added much, and felt like it was covering for some unsurety. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - In my mind this was maybe the last single? Strange that it's listed as a hidden track here. But I guess being a cover it felt like more of an appendage, despite being a great take on the Franki Valli original. This sits next to "Killing Me Softly With His Song" in her catalogue, but WAY lower down on the bench. "Tell Him" (hidden track) - We get a lovely take on the ambiguous love song that could be about Jesus or maybe just some dude, or a child or whatever you want. Fine enough, but also easy to see why this was a hidden track as it's not exactly on message with teh rest of the album. HIGHLIGHTS - "Lost Ones" - "To Zion" - "Doo Wop (That Thing)" - "Final Hour" - "I Used to Love Him" - "Forgive Them Father" - "Every Ghetto, Every City" - "Nothing Even Matters" - "Everything Is Everything" - "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" MIDLIGHTS - "Ex-Factor" - "Superstar" - "When It Hurts So Bad" - "Tell Him" LOWLIGHTS - FINAL THOUGHTS What a solo debut. It's a shame we never got a proper follow up. I recall the Unplugged set being great, but would have to revisit. And she's continued to perform, and I think even drop the rare single, but it seems like legal troubles, and life in general just got in the way. Maybe by now she feels the pressure of following a certified classic, and we'll never get it, but I'd be down for hearing that eventual sequel. Especially with all the extra bits of experience she would be able to thrown in. Despite the obvious greatness on display here, it's still got some fat on it, and is not helped in my estimation by being in a genre that is just not one of my go-to's. A distinction to be made here as I feel it warrants it - this is a 5-star entry into the genre, but falls just short of that on a pure personal enjoyment level. My biggest gripe about this album is I thought the skits were entirely unneeded. As charmingly casual and sincere as they seem, they just didn't add anything. Is there an edit out there without these? With just the highlights ( still a run time of just over 57 minutes!) from this and the skits all but eliminated ( see above) and this would sit on my shelf as the classic it deserves to be seen as. Otherwise, I think this still holds up incredibly well, and was a breath of fresh air coming right after Snoop Dogg's Doggystyle with it's pretty gross and basic outlook. In comparison, this runs the full emotional gamut, providing narratives that are at times sad and uplifting, with stops for both fun and social critique in between. This has aged like fine wine, where the previous ( fun as those samples are) is like the wine cooler you found at the back of the fridge that's 2 years past it's sell by date, but which is still drinkable, and good for a sugar rush. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - Nope FURTHER LISTENING - The Score by Fugees - Aquemini by Outkast - Baduizm by Erykah Badu - Songs in A Minor by Alicia Keys - To Pimp A Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar - Flower Boy by Tyler the Creator

"You said you'd die for me (Give) Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me?" I have avoided this album for most of my life. Not actively though, it just came out during my late teenage years and seemed like something I could skip. Yeah, I know that is quite the statement for an album that went Diamond in the US and won five Grammy awards out of ten nominations. Didn't matter to me, I was a goofy white boy teenager listening to Metallica and Korn at the time. Lauryn Hill was way off the radar. Which is why it is important to expand your horizons as you get older. This album was excellent. Lauryn Hill's voice is powerful and even that is outdone by her sheer confidence. Yesterday I said Snoop Dogg checked all the hallmarks of a rap titan; Confidence, flow, timing, and camaraderie. Hill meets all of those standards and then some. Her flow on "Lost Ones" sets a tone for the rest of the album. She's got just as much influences peppered through out the album as well as guest spots. You can see in the music and the lyrics, Hill has set her priorities to her will, and she is not going to suffer fools. This album is a blueprint in maturing into an adult. Had I given it a listen during my teenage years all of this would've went over my head. I didn't have the patience for the music nor the experience to understand. Put this album in the category of it found me at a better time in my life. Who cares if she didn't spend the next twenty years dropping album after album of new music. She gave a masterclass in music, she gave as much as she wanted to give. Its up to the audience to appreciate when that is enough. 4/5 Track Highlihgts Lost Ones Ex-Factor Doo Wop (That Thing) Forgiven Them Father

Fantastic vocals and songwriting.

Amazing voice, og. Listened before tho so not new

How and why is this here? Some may like, but I don't like.

I've been meaning to listen to this forever. Obsessed. The hype is valid.

So fun Tell Him is very good Great features Why didn't she drop more?

Classic but also I needa be in a specific mood to listen to this album and I currently am not in that mood but in general this album is ofc a banger

Back to school, Lauren

I like Doo Wop. That’s about it for me.

A beautifully crafted album, to put it simply. Her melodies and topics are still untouchable to this day-- a true pillar to the culture. She wears her inspirations on her sleeve, yet brings so much grace and life to the table. The album is heavily autobiographical, but it also serves as a mirror...her music can strike anyone, it has that ability. There's many debuts on this list but hardly any of them touch the level of Ms. Lauryn Hill.

I grew up on this album so hearing the hits gave it a higher rating. The subject matter is also why I give it a 3.9 rating.

I liked it

Arguably one of the top 5 best albums of all time (if we ignore MJ’s entire discography). I remember where I was when I heard each song on this album for the first time.

I never knew this was a concept album. I don’t care much for the talking points about what is love in between the songs, but the album has a lot of good songs. It’s a little too long, but it’s still a pretty decent album. The mix between hiphop and Neo-Soul makes it better. Favourites: Doo Wop (That Thing), Everything Is Everything, When It Hurts So Bad and Ex-Factor.

🙂

Honestly really love album. Her voice is lovely and even though it’s a long album the tracks have enough variety to hold my interest throughout

I remember the accolades when this came out but never listened to it since soul and hip hop just didn’t do much for me. So finally can say I listened to it and I don’t get what all the fuss was about. I found Lauryn’s vocal runs to be excessive and the interludes were not needed

Great album, some amazing tracks that will get stuck in your head, and an amazing piece of history for representation in hip hop.

Fantastic voice, but too many "modern soul/R'n'B tracks that I am not a fan of, but others will give it 5 stars for that exact reason

This was just alright for me, had to skip some of the classroom banter and I wasn't super enamored with the album as a whole but it's ok.

Nearly a perfect album. Not a fan of the extended classroom sounds or the "hey, we're all just sitting around shooting the shit" bits and a couple of the tracks are good but not great. 4 stars.

instant 5 star r u kidding?

I thought I would really like this one! It was interesting, had a lot of cool elements.

Lauryn Hill is een van de weinige vrouwelijke hip hop artiesten die ik echt geweldig vind.

Uiteraard niks anders

Really enjoyed this far more biblical quotes than I remember but a great youthful and hopeful album

it’s a great album, i can’t tell if i feel like its slightly overrated but i think its still amazing, its got some slaps on it too

Voz espectacular, buenos coros y la letra muy pegadiza. Me gustan los ritmos y las guitarras que hacen punteos. Pero no me gusta las conversaciones al final de las canciones, ni me convencen las canciones tan rapeadas o mas tiradas a hip-hop. No me explota la cabeza pero es muy llevadero y divertido de escuchar.

A masterpiece in my opinion, have listened many times before, so I knew what I was in for, but still everything very repeatable. A absolute classic

awesome

3,5

Possibly the best hip hop record of all time

Hermoso álbum

A perfect rap album. One of the very best. A great female lead!

Ok, not where I thought I was headed after two country albums, but I’ll take it! I’m honestly really shocked with how much I enjoyed this album for not being an R&B guy. I thought the whole album was really cohesive, with the classroom sketches at the end of some of the songs being the base that ties the albums themes of love and relationships together. Lauryn’s lyrics and voice were definitely the star on this album, with her being able to sing really great melodies, and her words being shockingly deep, such as her musings on false friends in Forgive Them Father, or a broken relationship in Ex-Factor. But she does it all with a mixture of passion and confidence, that let the slower tracks simmer, and the more hip-hop adjacent tracks stand out. I think the production on the album was also really good, with the piano and keys on the album being a highlight on songs like the title track. Overall, I think the album was very well executed, and managed to be accessible enough to pull in new fans, while challenging enough to make the songs stick. This is definitely an album that is worth a listen, even if you’re not a fan of the genre, you might find something you enjoy.

I'm going to base this rating almost entirely on the only song of hers that I had heard before this album. The song "Selah" from the Ya-Ya Sisterhood soundtrack. The song sucks and goes on for-f*ing-ever. After about two minutes I realized that sings the same for notes of the same scale over and over. It's a bit maddening that she then went on and did and entire album of it.

Very good i didn't really know her music till now but it was great

Good

Why do I find this just mildly annoying? Maybe it's the elongated words, 'My soul is weaeaeaery' My ears are weary. Nah, not into this at all.

The album was fine, an interesting listen for sure. No takeaways, but definitely feels ahead of its time for a 1998 album. Also heard some sound bits that are used in more modern songs, so can definitely feel the influence there.

The Miseducation of me because I've never heard this album before and it slapped. Great instrumention, loved her rap/singing style and the features

Day 1, overall a good album and it was great to listen to something different to what I would usually go for. She has such a beautiful voice that sounds so peaceful and expressive. The bass in some of the songs sound so great and the talking at the start of the tracks adds a distinct sound to their music. However, I rated it a 3/5 because the album I have to admit is very long. When you’re listening to it all together I found myself checking how many more songs I had left to listen to, just because the songs became a bit repetitive and I enjoyed the first half of the album more. Also I didn’t enjoy the crackling sound on one of the tracks, that I have to admit put me off a bit. Plus, I weren’t mind blown so that’s another reason why it’s 3/5. Some of the songs were so beautifully made and sounded like so much soul and love was put into it, also this album has made me want to listen to more r&b and soul.

Never heard this, but I see it all the time in "best album" threads. Reviews here make it sound like a "you had to be there" phenomenon. It sounded like an ok R&B album, nothing outstanding to my ears. I never enjoy skits. This was fine, not best album ever category.

Although hailed as a top album of all time, I'd have to respectfully disagree. Saying this, I can see why people push this narrative. This album was an art piece, and a beautiful one at that.

Whoever wrote the interludes on this album needs to start a career in comedy ASAP. Highest three stars ever, just not four.

The average song on here is 5 minutes long. 5 MINUTES OF HOOKLESS RAMBLING HIP HOP. There’s glimpses of something better but sometimes the production and repetition just drives into your brain and it just sucks

There are a lot of great tracks on this album that I’m drawn to: “To Zion”, “Doo Wop”, “I Used to Love Him”, “Forgive Them Father”, “Nothing Even Matters”, “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill”, & “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You”. However, a couple tracks (like “When It Hurts so Bad”) drag on forever while saying a lot of nothing. This makes the album feel very drawn out just for the “art” of it. Despite this trouble I had with it dragging in the middle, the end of the album is really strong, bringing this to five stars.

I’ve heard this before and I own it. This was on constant rotation in 98 and 99 at my first apartment after moving out the dorms in college and it holds up really well. A couple songs don’t hit as hard as they did originally, and she does the thing where she tries to hit every note while singing, like the vocal version of a Yngwie Malmsteen solo, in a lot of songs which is my only complaint. All in all great album.

Mkay this was sweet, kind of a mostly RnB and little bit of Hiphop thing going on here, i get the hype. I adore the classroom skits reflecting core understandings of love with Lauryn not being present, hence she doesn’t understand it fully. Standouts are Ex-Factor, To Zion, Nothing Even Matters, Miseducation and Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You.

Świetna płyta. Jeden z niewielu rapów który mi się spodobał

Oh no. This isn't my kind of music at all. I still don't like her because the Fugees took the number one spot from Three Lions back in the day. A real slog this one, not helped by heavy weather outside today.

trash

Best álbum in history of rap

As someone who, historically has not been a fan of LH, this was better than I expected,

In an era chalk full of iconic rap albums, this album really stands apart. Whether she's rapping or singing over the groovy R&B beats, every song is sincere and has genuine feeling behind it. Another reminder of how far the genre has descended in quality in the 21st century.

lovely

I FUCKING LOVE MS LAURYN HILLLL!!!!!! Real hiphop. Beats, songwriting, vocals, everything is perfectly composed. It is a novel from start to finish. A theatre play where every scene matters. This album is like a cloud carrying everything that era has to offer. Superstar rocksss!!!

even from the first three words - incredible. 'situationnn'. favorite song: lost ones. doo wop (that thing). everything is everything. idk im just speechless and grooving. love the kids voices & storytelling about love.

I enjoyed 2-3 tracks and didn't care for the rest.

*She has a great voice but I don't think this album shows all that it can do, as it gets a little one dimensional at times. *I would give this a 3.5 if I could *Some great features and solid tracks, but feels a little long at times as well

Heard the singles obviously, stands on the list, so a pleasant change. Has a nice flow to it, I can ignore the religious stuff, skipping the concept parts too, 90s cd album bloat. The longer it goes on, the less I like it. 2.5 rounded uo Heard before? Some Owned: Yes. 79/311 (25%) Will I get: No

Every song on this album is a wonderful story or statement on the plight of lauryn or what it is to be a black female in those times. So heartfelt, all of her creativity went into these songs. So much so that although there was an mtv unplugged album a few years later that was largely forgettable this is the album of her career. Songs like ex factor, to zion and doo wop (that thing) still carry heft nearly 30 years on.

Was only familiar with Doo Wop before this and I thoroughly enjoyed the whole album. The first thing to note is the classroom setting as part of the intro and many song outros discussing the meaning and facets of love. I thought this was interesting and helps set the tone of the music and works for me. Musically the R&B and grooves throughout the 14 tracks has decent variety and shifts the spotlight from her voice as needed. She goes slow for emotional tracks and lets you sit in it and then ramps up for the rap tracks and I never got the feeling of posturing which is usually my biggest gripe with albums of this era and the ones that followed. Definitely going on the highlights playlist.

Nah.

i love this album, not as much as Fugees, but it still holds a lot of weight. Lauryn Hill said a lot on this album and it begged for many more albums. I love the range she covers, style-wise, on the album. Hits aside, this album is worth the listen. Biggest Hit - Everything Is Everything Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Hidden Gem - Nothing Even Matters

amazing record. Sister act 2 soundtrack is peak though? JK this is an essential soul/hip hop/singer songwriter combo.

One of The best hip hop albums

Amazing vocal melodies predominating over rap makes this r&B album stand out to me. Relatable stories about love and loss with with Great harmonization and musical composition made this a pleasurable discovery. A talented voice in modern music.

Absolute classic

this was so boring and long and didn’t resonate with me at all

This is a great album. A perfect blend of hip hop and R&B/Soul. The emotion behind each track elevates this to near perfect. The one criticism I have is the same as many 90s albums - it's too long. It gets a little repetitive in the middle. Just because a CD hold 76 minutes doesn't mean you have to use it all. 4.5

Fav song: Lost Ones (track 2) Um idk if another album is gonna beat this

5/5

I enjoyed this a lot, but I dont really understand the amount of dick riding this album gets.

It was okay. I’m just not a big fan of Hip Hop.

Such an iconic album from start to finish. Lauren Hill has so much talent in both singing and songwriting- her lyrics pack a punch and her songs are easy to groove to. Regardless of her current infamy as a performer, thus album has clearly solidified itself as one of the greats. Overall- loved it. 4.5 /5, but deserves the upgrade to 5

Lauryn Hill is god

5/5

Best: #5 Doo Wop

I feel like this little album exercise is expanding my already RICH knowledge of street culture. Even has me considering whether there is indeed more to enjoy from music than just red hot, panty-dropping electric guitars - MAYBE? The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill is warm, vibrant, soulful experience stacked with gorgeous instrumentation. Hip-hop meets R&B and reggae with jazzy little sprinkles, thiccc hipped bass lines and melodies steeped in cookout smoke, church basement soul, and front-porch wisdom. Hell, Jesus even rides shotgun - casually sliding some gospel into the tape deck while you're flying the bird at oncoming traffic. The whole thing grooves like a city stoop hang - chilling with the homies, spittin' bullshit deep in the guts of the city while somebody’s auntie yells from a window. Lauryn sings, raps, preaches, floats, and scolds with absurd command. Minor misdemeanors: the vibe can get a little too consistent, some songs ride a phrase until the tires spark, and the “we’re just hanging in the studio, man” interludes occasionally make my skip-button finger twitch like I'm trying to resist sending my homie the latest update on my app build. Overall? I didn't think I was going to be a fan of this! Bit it’s beautiful, generous, deeply satisfying stuff - tending to the D and the Bees, generating a whole euphoric vibe in the process. That said, this record might TRULY fuck with some shredding geetar leads.

Great voice, great album - almost a 5

Now I know what neo soul is. Kinda like it. Not a fan of the talking sections, but that didn’t bother me. The music is well done. I won’t be adding this to my regular rotation, but would enjoy ocassional listens.

Easily one of the best albums

really good stuff, each song was unique and distinguishable which i always appreciate in an album. plus, Lauryn Hill's vocals are nothing short of iconic.

there are some really great songs on this album but not every track stands out to me, still four stars because the highs are high.

I was very excited to finally listen to this, and it did not disappoint. Sounds great thru-out. Lovely concept, with the wrappings of the conversation with the group. This one could grow to a 5 down the line.

A fantastic summer album. Pretty much set the direction for modern R&B in many ways. Best tracks: Doo Woo (That Thing) Can't Take My Eyes Off You

I think I’m just not a huge fan of her voice. Some of the songs are catchy but don’t wow me.

Es un álbum increíble la verdad. Nunca me había atrevido a escuchar algo así. Simplemente maravilloso

också klassiker!

Talented girl but not my style...and she needs to pay her taxes

Near perfect! A masterpiece!

A really fun listening experience, especially with the little interludes set in the classroom discussing love which perfectly match some of the songs in the album. In terms of those songs, Lost Ones and Ex-Factor were my favourite with Everything is Everything coming in a close second. After looking up the context in which the album was released, I truly began to appreciate it as a key contribution to rap-singing and what a voice Lauryn has. From meaningful ballads to catchy main verses, the variety was amazing and meant that I could not really label any song in this album as "bad". If I could give it a 4.5 I would, simply because a 5 star seems too strong now, especially for something that did not hold my attention for all the songs. However, I think subsequent listens, of which I hope there will be many more, may sneak it into that 5 star rating.

I can see why she was so mythologized after this album. Way more religious than I expected. Idk if the song about Zion has aged particularly well, but Santana's presence makes it okay.

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would

Baustelle, Gerstetten, Deutschland. Immerhin hörbar.

Overrated

A strong album dragged down by a lot of bloat.

Álbum muy sólido Entra con pies de plomo en su único álbum, de verdad que es una excelente artista Esto lo leí hace poco y básicamente se llama "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" porque si se presta atención en el intro cuando pasan lista ella no está, así que todos los conceptos alrededor del amor que se abordan en la clase, Lauryn no pude aprenderlos teóricamente, sino que tuvo que vivir experiencias fuertes que se plasman a través del álbum. Miseducation es también un libro de un autor que habla de como en general la población negra debe aprender de forma empírica sistemáticamente hablando ya que especialmente en el pasado, la academia tenía muchas restricciones hacia personas de color Simplemente desde ese concepto este álbum es muy sólido Lost Ones es mi canción favorita, luego está la que canta con D'Angelo (RIP) Gran viaje, necesito reescucharlo, pero si se merece la nota completa a pesar de que ella no haya asistido a su clase

Made me look into rastafarianism and the connections btwn rasta and reggae, r&b, judaism etc. thought provoking

Det begynner bra. De første tre låtene er bangers. Men fra og med Superstar så gidder hun knapt lage hip hop lenger og det blir mer og mer '90s R&B -- en sjanger jeg klarer meg fint uten. Det tar seg litt opp igjen mot slutten, men midtpartiet setter sine spor. Det snakkes mye om kutting av hip hop skiver i denne gruppa, men dette er nok den skiva jeg ville kutta mest av. Halve skiva, easy. Helst en EP.

Jeg syns denne er litt vanskelig å bedømme. Skjønner at det skal være bra, men jeg kjeder meg så mye og syns det er litt mye vokalrunk

Yeah makes sense why this is so highly regarded. Points deducted for an uncomfortable amount of Israel mentions x

Strumming my pain

All-time classic.

So many samples pulled from this album

This album is what this list is about for me because I'm filling in some important pop cultural gaps in my knowledge while also discovering some really great music here. I knew little to nothing about Lauryn Hill prior to this other than having heard her name mentioned a lot of times but not being able to place anything to it. Had no idea she was previously of The Fugees and did Killing Me Softly, for example. This album is so good start-to-finish though. I was bopping along the entire time it was on and immediately understood what all the hype was about.

If I'm honest a few songs went on too long but this was an awesome album

This is perhaps my biggest music blindspot. Obviously a towering achievement of production and songcraft, another album you have probably heard out and about even if you’ve never actually listened to it.

306/1001 Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill Heard before? ✅ Revisit? ✅ I love the 90s sound to this, along with the inclusion of soul into the music. Some all timers of tracks on here, even if it runs a little too long

I still absolutely love this album. It is quite frankly possibly my absolute favorite album of Hip Hop. I think mainly because there is a lot of the Neo soul that was beginning to come up at the time. Definitely Erykah Badu, who is contemporary, and then a few who came just a little bit later, it reminds me of Alicia Keys, India.Arie and Jill Scott. (8.8) ★★★★

Some cool hits, and overall cool female hiphop. 4 stars

I think this is a good album, even if I'm not as high on it and others. I want to like it more than I do. I think the Fugees were a really cool mix of hip-hop, R&B, and reggae, and while this continues that mix, I think it leans too heavily on a 90s R&B sound I'm not always the highest on. "Lost Ones" does rule, but unfortunately, it's the first actual song on the album and nothing else really touches it. "Everything is Everything" is probably the other standout, though I do like some of the other songs pretty well. 3.5 stars.

Not my thing. Would prefer it if it was The Miseducation Of Grange Hill and a bunch of other singers (not Lauryn Hill) freestyling over 70 minutes of the Grange Hill theme.

Meh

Den var svängig

I was excited for this as I remember when it came out I loved it. I feel it has aged badly. Still some truly great songs. I find the inbetween songs bits utterly pointless. Was expecting great, but just good

I wanted to love it/ EVERYBODY loved it... I didn't love it

The legends of this album were not wrong

10/10

The music was great but just not my favorite genre.

I know this is the top of a lot of “best albums” lists…& I get it culturally n stuff but gd the song “killing me softly” turned me off of her voice forever. Something about that song is the antithesis of the brainwaves. Immediate bad mood.

I believe that recent “best ever” lists have this at #1 and I totally understand why that would be the case. However, I’m not a black woman so this meant nothing to me.

Miss Lauryn Hill the woman you are!

It’s enjoyable and there is plenty of quality but it’s far too long, I think if this was trimmed down somewhat, it could be something I’d be keen to return to.

I never really understood the hype around this album. Enjoyable but nothing special to my ears.

The combination of lyrics and the delivery makes this feel like an important album in music history

Remember the TV show Room 101? This would be in there for me. There is nothing about it I enjoyed.

Really torn about this one. Some excellent tracks, and fits together really well as an album. But also a bunch of tracks that just annoy me.

I think I remember loving it more. Israel lyric JUMPSCARE!!! 3 stars seems harsh maybe 3 and three quarter stars lol

Whilst I disagree with this being the best album of all time Apple Music, it REALLY is a high quality hip hop album, it spills out all the good stuff that 90’s hip hop has, and writes a great narrative over it. U def cooked Hill

I don't understand this album, like it is good and it sounds beautiful, but it really didn't click with me. Maybe it's the lack of melodies (which her work in the Fugees applies a bit more, but this album is better than the Score), the length or something else I can't point my finger at. Her rapping pairs well with her easy-to-listen-to voice. I wouldn't say this was the Greatest album ever (calling you out, Apple), but I can see why people like it.

Not gonna lie, this album slaps.

I enjoy the music but don’t really connect with the lyrics as much.

not my cup of tea X very long

R en b album. Ken ik van vroeger, maar niet mijn muziek

A rap album where I actually enjoyed the talking in between songs, when I could hear it. I got bored pretty quickly with this album though. Can't believe Apple music named it the #1 best album of all time.

Estuvo bueno pero ya me está cansando un poco el género 6/10

The skits are of their time and the music is a bit full blown and tends to slap you around the chops, but when Lauren decides to sing then her great voice comes across well. Overall I'd say OK crossing into good at times.

Great voice and holds up, a bit long and drags a bit. I enjoyed the classroom bits but after one time they could get annoying for sure.

Aaaamazing

Beautiful debut album from an stellar voice. What a release this is if you're only going to release one project. Some very thoughtful writing here across a number of topics that paint such a vivid picture of everything Ms. Lauryn Hill was experiencing at the time of its release. From the breakup of the Fugees and the fallout of the members, to pregnancy and the pressures of fame, every subject she explores is truly vibrant not to mention the delivery and flow of these songs is so extremely catchy that they will get stuck in your head. Every collaborator brings their absolute best effort forward as well and elevate this record even further. She truly was once of the greats not just as a female rapper\R&B artists, but across both genres in general.

Herinneringen, maar niet meer dan dat.

Niet mijn ding maar wel gewoon goed

chill and relaxed, no special attitude to that, but it is good for the evening in a living room wuth some limonade

Por fin escuché EL álbum de Lauryn Hill y veo el porqué de su fama. Supongo que antes que ella no habían cantantes así en este género y con esas letras. Nombrarlo mejor álbum de la historia, al menos en Apple Music, mmmmmm no sé, pero no cabe duda que es muy bueno

A phenomenal album! I loved the first half, especially the rap and hip hop tracks. The smoother R&B stuff wasn't really for me, so the b-side wasn't quite as virtuosic. I'll return to a lot of it though! 8/10

Not great, not terrible.

A stone cold classic. I still listen to a lot of this on the regular.

i love this!

A great album, the concept is great, the songwriting is great and the performances are great. I was led to believe that this was a rap record with r&b but no, it’s a R&b/soul album with a couple rap songs. It’s close to getting a top score but I think the length hurts it because the inclusion of the song ‘nothing even matters’ took me out of the experience and was quite a boring song compared to the rest of the album (I had to skip it), without that song it’s a perfect album.

So this one is a tough one in some sense. I bought this album way back in the day when it came out, and at the time I was kind've disappointed in it as an album. That's mostly because, as a rap fan, I was hoping to get a solid rap album. This is not that. What it is, I'd argue, is more of a neo-soul album with some rapping. Over the years, and knowing what to expect from this album, it's defnitely still a very good album. The rapping, when she does it, is completely on point. The singing is good too as an R&B album. There are pretty much few if any duds on this album, from a straight listening point of view. If there were any imperfections here, they may just come back to originality. I know all hiphop is built on samples. But much of the best rap producers excel in finding obscure samples, or twisting them in new ways that make their origin into something new. This album is built on extremely popular and well-known songs. Lauryn Hill reinterprets The Doors' biggest song, samples a well know Stevie Wonder track, revisits the sample from well-known Wutang Classic, and samples Concrete Jungle. Underground hiphop purists may shy away from this approach, but I think it works. It falls in line with the Fugees work more broadly, even though Wyclef had nothing to do with the production on this album due to fall out from Fugees breakup. Anyway, the skits tie this album together cinematically as well, which is cool. I always love an album with a solid theme. This isn't a perfect album or a clear 5, but it leans 5 despite its flaws.

People still pay to see her live despite the fact that she hasn't released anything in nearly 30 years and doesn't show up at half her shows for a reason. A great album. I wish she would have done more.

hermosoooooooo, que voz tiene eh. y siento q fue cambiando de vibra, em gusto todo mucho, 3.5 estrellas creo. me guardo el album.

Lovely, well-crafted record. Over the last 27 years I think it’s aged down to a 4*, but still good.

There is so much soul packed into this album and right from the word go I absolutely loved it. The hip-hop grooves are engaging & vibrant, but it’s the soulful vocal delivery that really elevates this album to incredible heights. It’s exceptionally well written, engaging throughout and packed with memorable tracks. As hip-hop / soul goes, this is right up there for me. The only minor criticism is that it does feel quite long, but when the tracks are this good, does that really matter?

That thing, that thing, thaat thiiing. I used to think she was singing bad dreams, bad dreams, baad dreeeeams. Either way, that song has been a staple classic since the day it dropped. Other tracks here, like Superstar, I wish had reached the same level of popularity, because they’re worth it. The only complaint I can think of is that Lauryn Hill never made another album. I guess it’d be tough to outdo the miseducation. I want to give a call out to D’Angelo who makes an appearance here. RIP.

Listening session: may 8th, while going for a walk Listened to before: listened to a few songs before Thoughts: one of the most iconic hiphop debut albums. I’ve always really likes Ms Lauryn Hill, but there are a few songs on this album that do not grab me enough so therefore this is a 4/5 Favourite tracks: Ex-Factor, Doo Wop (That Thing) & Nothing Even Matters

such a classic album.. if you said this is the best rap album oat it would Not be controversial to say that. notable : ex-factor, i used to love him, 5/5

the album that got me into music... the album of my life highlights: all the songs tbh ABSOLUTE highlights: ex-factor, to zion, doo-wop (aka greatest 3 song run in human history) rating: 1000/5

This album I have already loved and listened to, this one contains one of my favorite songs of all time, a soundtrack to my life, To Zion. When I'm in the stage of my life where I'm gonna have kids and have my own place, I know that my CD of this (already one of my most played) is going to be spun incessantly into oblivion. I just feel like there's a piece of me, of my inside, of my mind that she understands and sings to. It's one thing to just appreciate an album as great, or perfect, or well done, but it's another thing to have that music become a part of your life, an essential piece, no matter how small. I know that there's things in this album that I cannot connect to and ways that she views things that I don't, but I don't think that matters. That might make it so that it's not as close to my heart as it could be, but there's Just lots of songs that resonate with my soul, that make me smile and sob and love others more deeply and to understand myself with a greater depth. How beautiful is it that people can make something that makes you feel more alive.

This had an interesting theme and was a fun listen!

A collection of musings on black womanhood, love, religion, hard lessons learned, the music industry, and new motherhood. The easy, genre-blending production has aged like fine wine. I can hear Ms. Lauryn’s influence on Amy Winehouse, Nelly Furtado, Solange, and countless other artists. Her vocals are as impressive as I thought they would be and then some. My only real complaint is about the spoken segments: I know why they are present thematically, but I have no patience for them, and wish they were separate tracks instead of at the end of certain songs. Also, there are some lyrics that dip into a territory that could be described as preachy, sanctimonious, or “of their time.” But, like, that’s a nitpick, and I respect Ms. Lauryn Hill more than I care about that. This album is a classic for a reason. Everyone should listen to it. 4.5/5 stars.

No me enganche

Classic!!

No. 181 The classroom samples were really cool and furthered the message of love. Never really got into soul, but I think this was good.

First of all, I usually hate interludes in albums. Most of the time they just disrupt the flow and add a bunch of nonsense to the runtime, but for once I find that the ones in this album actually elevate the album for me. I found the students speaking to this adult about their thoughts on love so endearing. The music itself is superb. It’s one of thise albums where you can hear what the influences are, but the music is still its own thing. I’m definitely going to listen more because I’m still just picking up on the themes, but on the surface the music and production is top notch. Insane this is her only studio album, but it’s a great musical legacy to leave.

This album is one of the greatest album of all time all the songs are intentional and well written very good production conscious lyrics educational i would rate this 9.73/10 very good album

This isn’t a unified statement but rather a sequence of states. It makes more sense to view it as a person navigating something in real time rather than expecting a tidy argument. The early run is most compelling because it stays within the loop. You gain analysis without an exit, clarity without change and a sense of thoughts arriving mid-line rather than being presented as conclusions. The voice effectively conveys this, sounding like thinking under pressure rather than performance. However, it falters slightly when it attempts to stabilise itself too quickly. There are moments where lived experience transitions into instruction, which are less convincing. This is partly because they claim a level of authority that the rest of the record quietly undermines. With hindsight, they read less like conclusions and more like attempts to impose order. Initially, the classroom framing feels a bit on-the-nose but improves as the album progresses. It shifts from sounding like “here’s the lesson” to “here’s how I’m trying to organise this”. In this sense, it becomes part of the subject rather than a device imposed on it. Midway through, the record shifts between modes quite sharply. This can feel lumpy if you expect a smooth flow but it more accurately reflects how people actually move through things: insight, relapse, resolve and calm. It’s not a straight line and not always consistent. The strongest material is where it acknowledges this inconsistency. Songs that remain within the pattern or return to it carry more weight than those that try to close it down. They feel observed rather than asserted. Later on, the tone softens. There’s less argument and less need to define, and more acceptance of what is. This doesn’t resolve the situation but rather changes the internal relationship to it. The calm feels real because it doesn’t overclaim. The title track serves as the perfect conclusion, stepping away from systems and statements to return to a human scale. It doesn’t seek to win an argument but presents a position that can be lived with. This authenticity resonates and makes it a satisfying end. Overall, the album isn’t a seamless whole. Instead, it’s better seen as a document of movement capturing different versions of the same person at various stages. Some of these versions contradict each other, which is part of its value rather than a flaw. The result is a record that thrives when it resists resolution. It holds together not through formal integration but through a consistent voice and a willingness to leave things partially unsettled.

まあまあ

Meh... Just not a style I'm really in to.

I think I understand more why this album is so highly regarded. There are some great songs here.

Soulful R&B combined with old school hip hop. Very pleasing and cozy sounds. I could imagine listening to this for entire afternoon.

boffff locura de disco ya se sabía

It's a decent album, but there's just nothing here that interests me. It sounds like a lot of other stuff in this genre.

It was ok but long and my attention wandered

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- Ett riktigt bra album med skön vibe rakt igenom men tycker det är lite för långt. Albumet är ganska framtungt och några spår mindre så hade det blivit lite tightare, känns som det finns en lite utfyllnad, dock inga som sänker albumet. Kanske är för generös när jag ger en svag 5a men även om det är lite utfyllnad så har även de spåren en skön, soft känsla. Bäst är Lost ones, Ex-Factor, To Zion, Doo Wop, Superstar, Nothing even matters, Everything is everything.

Al geluisterd love dit album wel!!!! 9.5/10

Not my kinda music but I thought it was pretty good 7.8/10

This record was released in the 90s so it's too long and includes a bit of filler but overall it's a classic. She can sing and rap and produce with the best of them.

A classic soul/hip hop album the only one released by ms Lauryn hill. I do really love lauryns voice and the lyricz and production are really good my only problem is that the album is a bit bloated and gets to be kind of a slog near the end but still definitely worth the listen 8/10 Favourite: Ex-Factor Least Favourite: Forgive Them Father

Knew the hits a bit, and despite knowing its reputation, I was still surprised at the depth and consistent quality of this album. Great sound, and many different styles represented. Kept thinking it wouldn't be able to sustain my attention all the way through, but it did. Yeah, classic. So enjoyable. Need to go buy this.

7/10

Inte för mig

For each of my Perfect 5 star albums I pick a word to describe the album, this one has got to be one of the easiest ones to chose from. I chose Love. People can call this album a classic all they want and sure they are right but I would go as far to say that this album needed to be made, and it’s importance and influence on the music industry will never fade away. Lauryn Hill had just come off of being one of the three piece trio that made the Fugees. The Fugees have quite the record as well but I don’t even think it comes close to Lauryn Hill’s legacy especially after this album was released. This album is the standard for neo-soul and still to this day is unrivaled in it's sound, meaning, and legacy. From the opening intro to this album you could tell this project was going to be different as the music was intertwined with a teaching about love in what is presumed to be a middle school classroom. Each song, interlude, and moment is filled with love whether that love is in the past, present, or future it still shows just about every angle of it. From the beginning stages of a new love, to the trials and tribulations that happen while in love, to the fallout and disconnect. This album didn't click like this with me before, in fact this listen is probably my 5th or 6th and I am just now seeing it in all its blazing glory. Even with this album's monstrous presence it stills seems so humble and gentle. It never throwing too much or being too soft with the listener, instead it keeps a consistent and enjoyable pace throughout the entire 1 hour 17 minute runtime. The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill may be one of its' kind but also shares it's heart and feelings out to everyone it touches, making everyone who hears it apart of that unique one of a kind magic.

Great morning album, personal politics make it hard to love

Just not my thing

Fantastically surprised with this one. I’ve only ever heard a few popular songs and features but this was nice. Full of bangers.

I don't think she'd like me listening, but this brings me back. Quality.

This album is perfection - so much has been said about it already but it never ever gets olds. It’s so mind blowing that she made this and never made another solo album, but she truly said everything with this. Ex-Factor is a top 10 song of all time for me. The songwriting is on another level, the production is incredible, the album tells a full story from start to finish. One of the best ever, hands down. Top Songs: Lost Ones, Ex-Factor, To Zion, Doo Wop, When It Hurts So Bad, Everything is Everything

9/10 - A classic. Heard before? ---–- ✅ Saved a Song? ----- ✅ Saved Album? --–-- ✅ Will Listen Again? -- ✅

NJ AGAIN BABY! MAPLEWOOD NUMBA ONE. If only she remembered to pay her taxes. Unfortunately this album is not really for me. I’m not a huge fan of the style. The interludes are really good though. Ivy hill and Springfield Ave mentioned! Maplewood/newark represent. Latter half of the album is good. Can’t take my eyes off you cover was really good.

Not my favorite genre, and not my generation, but I can see why this is so highly regarded.

I really like that the title track felt like the conclusive ending of the album and that the cover of Can't Take My Eyes Off of You felt like the album's own "credits music" after the fact That's about where my appreciation of the album peaks, though, I don't think I understand the level of hype around it. I guess the words are cool, is there something here that people also particularly like on a musical level? I dunno

Fun and good times

Through this album, Lauryn Hill is telling a story—her story. I noticed the addition of a live class setting unfolding alongside the artist's own journey. As I listen to these tracks, each like a class for Lauryn, I can feel her passion & love as she puts her all into whatever she sets her mind to. Listening to her personally develop as an individual in different areas of her life (awareness/discernment, spirituality, finding herself) throughout the album is inspiring to me. Amidst all the obstacles in her life, she kept moving forward as she developed a belief in herself.

Previously known. The good is so good it outweighs the somewhat less intersting.

When to listen: coffee shop, but a nice one not a Starbucks. Obviously I knew Doo Wop but it was good to listen to the whole thing. Some songs stood out to me more than others, especially near the end. I loved the eponymous track.

2.6 So, it wasn't terrible, but it was pretty bad. Nice voice, lyrically a lot better than other 90s hip-hop outings, but that's where the positives end. Far too long, so many songs could have been cut (the cover of just too good to be true has B-side written all over it, who on earth decided that should pad out the album), the beats are extremely simplistic - basic drum track, slow bass, and a sample or two. Over and over again, for 16 tracks. The pointless interludes, couldn't even save my favourite track (Zion) down as the last 2 minutes is a schoolteacher having a chat with his students ffs. Not my genre, but even so, surely this is overrated? Seen it on so many best offs but not hearing it at all.

Good album, quite long

This album was so hyped up when it came out and I didn't listen to it then. When this came up on this list I was excited, that excitement faded fairly quick. There is too much filler on this album in my opinion, Lauren has a great voice but unfortunately there just wasn't enough here to get me to come back. This album is just ok.

I was uninspired since Lauryn Hill retired Fave track: Doo Wop (That Thing)

A perfect blend of hip-hop, neo-soul and R&B, this album is not just immensely enjoyable to listen to - it’s one of the most influential albums in any one of its respective genres. Every time I come back to this album, the tracks stay in my head for days. Obligatory “I’ve been uninspired since Lauryn Hill retired” mention. That really says it all. 5/5

This was very good and i’d like to listen again in a more lyrically conducive environment.

4 stars subject to revision at my own leisure.

This was Apple Music’s number one album of all time (not mine) This is not really my type of music, so while I appreciate its cultural ubiquity and significance (obviously Doo Wop That Thing is a great song) I don’t fully understand it all. I really liked Everything is Everything and Tell Him, and also liked hearing Ex-Factor for the sample that Drakw used in Nice For What (contextually much preferred it in Nice For What, also I think the best Drake song) I hope Lauryn is doing okay

This is an incredible album. Lauryn Hill is a great singer and songwriter and she’s been let down by her reputation over recent years. Sometimes artists need to be dicks and if you make something like this, then be a dick. Skits and some themes stop this album from being 5/5, but it’s so incredible in its delivery that I’d happily listen to it every day without hesitation.

I was holding my breath putting this on after I saw that album length, but this held my interest more than I was expecting. Pretty decent. Lauryn's voice is really fun to listening to when she's rapping, she's also a good singer but some of these melodies just kind of wandered around with no real destination. The skits didn't really work for me, they felt added on to try to tie everything together when really, the songs were good enough that they could've just stood on their own. I enjoyed it more than this shit-talking review I'm currently writing would imply.

That’s what I’m talking about

An excellent album, albeit way too long. The power and smoothness of her voice is unrivaled, especially in hip hop. And how is she the first person I've heard rhyme Cesar and Brutus, Jesus and Judas -- what a wicked flow. Forgive them Father (though a little too repetitive) was easily a top 3 song on the album, yet it's one of the least scrobbled songs.

I think this one goes on a bit too long. She's a good rapper (and I agree with Alex that Forgive Them Father should get more attention). Generally, I like skits in 90s rap and R&B albums, but I'm not sure these are the best. 3.5 stars rounding up.

Great showcase of talent in multiple genres. There's a reason this album is so highly regarded. Some tracks stand out way more than others to me. Never got bored of it

muy buen rap chill

solid 4/5. goof 4 background

może nie są to bangery ale bardzo solidny album

I came to the album a long time after it had been released. I was never really a fan of the Fugees and as a result I felt like this album was not really accessible to me. I really enjoy the concept of this album. The classroom discussions on love as so wholesome and really enjoyable. The relaxed and dreamy harmonising style of the music on the album is just perfect. And Lauryn Hill's vocals are just beautiful whether she is singing or rapping. I also find Lauren Hill's rap content interesting. There is the main theme of love, heartache and relationships. But on more than one occasion she includes some interesting thoughts on religion. I really enjoyed this soul/gospel/rap/doo-wop album and will absolutely listen to it again and again. (4.100)

A solid, soulful listen with real emotional backbone. Respect to Lauryn Hill for her strength and artistry. The R&B and soul sound hits right, but the constant religious references got in the way of a fuller connection.

Ritmos variados, buena voz. Soy una persona que no disfruta mucho el hip hop de esa época, sin embargo, pude llegar a disfrutar el álbum. Tambuen me parece interesante que no se siente antiguo a pesar de tener 28 años

Cool

The album was fine. I didn't mind the covers of "Killing Me Softly" and "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You" as they were recognizable; however, she didn't make them so memorable that I would seek out her renditions. Close to the end of the album, I was checking to see how many more songs there were as my ears were getting tired of all the extra, and what I deemed, unnecessary notes. Her voice was pleasant enough. I found the talking at the end of some of the songs distracting, even though I got that it was to refer back to the album's concept of "mis-education".

This is a legendarily good record. However, it does not truly hit any of my sweet spots and it has a tendency to be overly religious.

chill. mellow. r&b. classic.

Amazing album. Beautiful vocals and just a great listen all around.

I think this is a very good album, but its status being lauded as one of the all time greatest albums has been a head scratcher for me. It deserves its high praise and even a Grammy too. I guess maybe it made an impact on the right people at the right time. Anyway I really enjoyed To Zion, Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You, and When it Hurts So Bad.

Alright. Outside of the hit it’s whatever

I actually forgot Ms Hill was the voice of the Fugees. Liked a lot of it a little, and a little bit of it a lot.

The interludes are annoying. Doo Wop is decent. She has a good voice but I'm bored. Now for some reason I need to go listen to Fake Patois by Das Racist...

if perfection yet multidimensionality was an album, it is thus

Cool intro; Lost Ones is p good, not my fav type of song, but of said type of songs it is prob at the top 🤷; Ex-Factor - Didn't like until ~the 3:00 mark. Such a good song from that point, very acceptable before that point; To Zion 🤨 uh sounds mostly pretty ig, zion being yodeled every 5 secs kinda sells today, okay i do love the outro exerpt; 🌟 Doo Wop is more my style mmm yummy "and you wonder why women hate men". beautiful outroexerpt; Superstar pretty good uh I enjoy the background vocals, v pretty "everything you drop is so tired, music is supposed is supposed to inspire"; Final Hour "Lauryn hill from new york to israel" 🤨 from this point i'm just going to picture the biblical israel, not current day israevil; 🌟When It Hurts so Bad - p good as well "what you want might pass you by / make you cry" "you gotta catch it" "gave up my power, I existed for you" beautiful song & beautiful extro "people are confused about love"; I Used to Love Him also pretty good, not much to say idk; Forgive Them Father "pull strings like gepetto" "everyday people lie to god too, what makes you think they won't lie to you?" pretty outro "...you wanna know what they thinking"; Every Ghetto, Every City pretty; Nothing Even Matters - we love some D'Angelo "Nothing but you"; Everything Is Everything - after winter must come spring; 🌟The Miseduaction of Lauryn Hill - feel like i had to fav this one, not a fan of the faux record spinning distortion but otherwise; Can't Take My Eyes Off of You - woah didn't know that this was the album that this song came from - i need you baby. Good album, LB 6 : UB 9. v good, will be listening to the favorited songs again.

Oh I KNOW dada. That's my brotherrrrr. Like actually. Love Ms. Lauryn Hill, love her miseducation. Love everything about this. It's just so artful and still so contemporary. Her sound and vocals as well as her content and messages are so well paired and amazingly done. Big big fan. You just lost one cunt. It is a crying shame this is her only album. She has a masterful command of rhythm and emotion bro. Like the music genuinely invokes such feeling. Not only the lyrics but the way it all flows together is so auraful. #1 Ms. Lauryn Hill glazer right here. Love love love. Scarlett I thank you every day for putting me onto this, Solsberg I thank you every day for making me actually wanna listen. It's a rare case of music where the most popular songs are among the best. Doo Wop??? Insane. Ex-Factor?? Don't even get me started. I could wax poetic about her for hours. God. Why won't you live for me??? Worth every minute. I'm not even mad it's over an hour. It actually transports you. Where tf were you?? Oh Zion. The joy. Of my world. Fuck off. Santana. Goat recognizes goat. No you're not listening, She Chose To Use Her Heart. Do you even understand what that means bro?? Zion is literally the joy of her world. Oh my god. I love the classroom snippets towards the end. They add so much to the songs and the motif oh my god. Doo Wop is so good. Like insanely. Like on another level. This makes me wanna drive in the sun. Fuckk. Windows down sunnies on. C'mon now baby. Light my fire. Oh God. I love this one. Ms. Lauryn Hill you are a superstar. Who u gonna call?? Not those ghostcunts you're gonna call Ms. Lauryn Hill. This music inspires me. Everything you drop is soooo fuckin tired. Your whole crew is microscopic. Holy shit. I would never recover. She's so insane I don't even care how christian pilled this whole album is. Free yourself from religion. But when I hear this I don't want to. Referencing Israel and Palestine she's ahead of her time. Nothing could hurt so bad when I'm listening to you Ms. Lauryn Hill. Mein Gott. Vocals hello. I'll always love you Ms. Lauryn Hill no used to. But I'm glad you gave up on that bum. And Mary J. Blige?? Oh god the gift that keeps on giving. I'll forgive you anything. I can definitely hear the Marley influence. I'll listen to you anywhere Ms. Lauryn Hill. Her tribute to D'Angelo at the Grammys was amazing I loved every second. Made all the shitty choices better. Everything. Is literally. Everything. After winter. Must. Come spring. Bitch. I did struggle in my youth. Titular track thesis of the album loving it loving her loving life. Frankie Valli you know I love you but Ms. Lauryn Hill just has the sauce. I gotta tell you Ms. Lauryn Hill that this is jaw dropping. Favourite: Superstar Least favourite: adored them all

lo senti como un increíble viaje musical entre rap, r&b, acústicos increíbles y de verdad que tuviera un cover de cant take my eyes off you fue demasiado personal, la quiero mucho

Man, it’s hard not to go into this record with exceedingly high expectations with how high it’s been rated on some of the new Rolling Stone and Pitchfork greatest of all time, albums listss. There are moments at the beginning where you don’t think that this record can possibly live up to the hype. But just when you get those moments of doubt, another great track seems to come in and just absolutely blow you away. I especially loved Forgive Them Father, Final Hour, and the Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You cover. Also, as a huge fan of Kanye West’s music (I felt the need to specify music with all the wacky shit he’s been saying lately), you can really hear why Kanye has so much admiration for this woman. The narrative structure of this record clearly inspired The College Dropout and Late Registration. This album is a lot. Admittedly, I had to break it into three chunks throughout the day today. That said, it doesn’t change the fact that it’s perfect. 5/5

considering the thing I have heard most frequently about Lauryn Hill is that she is notoriously late or doesn't show for her scheduled live performances, I laughed out loud at the opening track where her name is called and there's no answer. some high highs on this album, and there wasn't a single song that I thought didn't belong, tho overall this still felt a little longer than it is, and there weren't as many moments that blew me away as I was expecting considering the endless praise this album has received since its release. soul music not often my thing, but I appreciated the hip hop aspects as well as the occasional interpolation of reggae.

The first few songs are great, but after around track 5 or 6, they all start to run together and sound the same. It got pretty tiresome after a while, and a lot of the songs needlessly run past the five-minute mark. It’s a fine album, and a cool mix of genres, but I don’t quite get the adulation heaped on it in recent years.

Awesome

Me gusto, se me hizo un poco repetitivo, pero es un album para hacerte una buena porra de pelo y hacer AHÁ AHÁA, IOU IOUU

cant take my eyes off of you. Me re gusto. Es medio rap me dio vibes a doechii/rihanna? Muy lindo

The whole thing is amazing, it’s pretty impressive being an hour and 17 and not feeling that long. Everyone of the tracks is really solid, I have to give this a five star for respect.

A masterpiece

What's the point of anything if this isn't a 5 star album. Lauryn Hill is an Alien.

The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill liked song: Ex-Factor - "Sharp lyrics about painful and confusing love relationships full of uncertainty." Result: cool album and as a genre (hip-hop, soul and R&B.) , vibe like I'm watching an American movie, but not about teenagers , but about adults who skate and talk about this life. Lauryn Hill is an American singer, rapper and actress. In 1999, the album earned Lauryn Hill five Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

Classic album, very chill vibes. Lauryn sounds great and the production is very well done.

Not really my thing but objectively very good.

un sonido singular, la voz de ella me involucra en sus letras, sus sentimiento lo que transmite, ex factor, mi favorita, para estudiar, limpiar fluye este sonido y lo que transmite con su voz.

Somehow this was my first time actually listening to this album. Lauryn Hill is super talented, she sings and raps with so much charisma. Despite being quite long the album kept me engaged the whole way through. There’s some really cool production on here too.

Love this record, shame she never really followed it up.

Ok I enjoyed a few on here - ie youre just too good to be true - but other than that not my cup of tea

It's crazy that I had never heard this album in full before starting this challenge. I've hesitated between giving this one or the Fugees' The Score a perfect score on this site, and in reality, it's a pretty tough call. One thing I know for sure is that Hill was really trying to push the boundaries of R&B and hip-hop with this album. Yes, it sounds as commercially slick as possible, but listen carefully and you'll see that it lives in its own universe. Let's start with "Lost Ones"—part spoken word/slam/hip-hop, part jazzy pop, with scratchy vinyl that makes it sound fun and threatening at the same time. Then we enter a lush '70s throwback with "Ex-Factor", again mixing experimental structures with rapping and sultry singing. "To Zion" mixes lo-fi R&B with Latin guitar noodling from Santana, of all people. "Doo Wop (That Thing)" continues the track listing with even more experimentation, combining perfect pop and hip-hop with horn and piano-driven melodies. Again, I could go on and on about how each song is so diverse and rich in inspiration, but that would be futile. Everyone and their mother has written about this album. It makes sense that she could never follow up an album as idiosyncratic as this one (regardless of her mental state at the time or not). While it's sad that Hill hasn't found a way to reinvent herself in the way she so clearly did here, she left behind a legacy of music that inspired so many artists to continue what she started. I can't imagine pop music over the past 30 years without this release. Gets a top score with some reservations (I'm not a huge fan of the sketches), but only because this is a party that I never want to end. Amazing stuff. Screw the haters.

Nostalgic

Critically acclaimed … blah blah blah … it’s gonna be a no for me.

Impossible to dislike- songs that get stuck in your head if you hear them outside. Deserves nothing less

I think I may be grossly uncultured as this seems to be a well-known and popular album, however, I have only heard one of these songs before and I fear that may have been a Pitch Perfect rendition of it too. I'm not actually that sure how I feel about it but for now I'm going to be generous and give it a 4 although that's subject to change.

I've been waiting for this one! I've never listened to the entire album but definitely recognised a few tracks. Her vocals and the instrumentation paired was a really smooth combination that made for a really pleasant listen

Thought the album started off great. 3-4 songs i had never heard that I really liked but kind of slowed down towards in the bulk of the middle to end for me.

приятные инструменталы, хорошее звучание в целом. меня не поразило, конечно, но неплохие треки есть. возможно когда-нибудь переслушаю, а пока что крепкая 3/5

Masterpiece. The first album to really marry R&B quality singing with top-tier rapping - and it was a woman! Incredibly influential and one of the best debut albums of all time.

me encantó

A great album that I don't have much to say on.

first 3 songs are good then its a snoozefest how is this one of the best albums ever

Like World Music, this is unlistenable. Not that the people can't sing, it's that the subject matter is so boring, so over trod, so base, so stupid. If prefer the stupid fantasy metal about knights and unicorns to this drivel.

Great voice, excellent for work

I'd heard good things about this album, so I was excited to listen to it finally. Well, it definitely doesn't live up to the hype. A couple of good songs and a whole lot of filler.

Joya máxima Lauryn Hill

good

Really cool album. love the vibes i loveeeee lost one the beat is so fun.

I don't listen to this sort of music much, but vibed w it very well.

Ex-Factor is stunning, absolutely masterful

my new favourite one!! turned out i’m really into r&b and soul!! luv it sm <3