ok cool this is an interesting album to get. i've heard plenty of great things about it but i've never listened to lauryn hill, all i know is that she was in the fugees. i get the impression i should pay attention to the lyrics. TRACK BY TRACK 1 INTRO. we enter into the album. this is an interesting intro; we hear a roll call that goes silent when lauryn hill's name is called, over a nice acoustic guitar. 2 LOST ONES. man this is catchy. pretty simple but infectious beat with lyrics about breakup. i could see myself returning to it, it's very cool. 9/10 3 EX-FACTOR. wow. this song is beautiful. to be honest i expected this album to be a lot more conscious than it is but lyrically it's all about heartbreak so far. musically this is very rewarding; her vocals are gorgeous, the piano is so simple yet effective, and that's all before the guitar comes in. the guitar made me bump up the rating, wow. it'll be hard to beat this. 10/10 4 TO ZION. hey it's the guy from the last album. i have gathered that this song is about her newborn child. this song is majestic. just so listenable. i could easily see myself putting this on in the background (in a good way obviously). i wish i had more to say but i'm enjoying it. 9/10 5 DOO WOP (THAT THING). pretty broad lyrics but man this song is cool. so cool. the beat is soo cool. i cringe at myself using the same words over again but it really is that cool. 10/10 6 SUPERSTAR. artistic integrity is lost in favour of money and fame. all of these topics so far are pretty timeless. chill song, cool beat, timeless lyrics. there's nothing else to say. 8/10 7 FINAL HOUR. god makes an appearance. apparently the instrumental is completely original and live which is really cool, i've always thought more rappers should try it. her flow is actually crazy. nice flute too. 9/10 8 WHEN IT HURTS SO BAD. this is just beautiful. these instrumentals sounds so alive, i love it. this instrumental is so pretty. 9/10 9 I USED TO LOVE HIM. silky smooth vocals and a silky smooth beat. kind of reminds me of amy winehouse for some reason. so good. not a single misstep on this album so far. 9/10 10 FORGIVE THEM FATHER. i can absolutely see why this album is hailed as a classic. it just has that sound about it. she's such a great singer and this song just furthers that. 8/10 11 EVERY GHETTO, EVERY CITY. funky beat. effortlessly cool song. not much about it has sprung thought into me clearly but it's just a cool song praising her hometown. 8/10 12 NOTHING EVEN MATTERS. i know of d'angelo and i expect one of his albums to pop up here someday (i actually listened to black messiah, when did that happen?) but this lowered my expectations a bit. generic smooth soul about love. 5/10 13 EVERYTHING IS EVERYTHING. as soon as this started playing i got back into it, that beat is everything (ha). honestly i wasn't even listening to the lyrics because the beat is so good, that's not particularly a good thing but i was enjoying it. 9/10 14 THE MISEDUCATION OF LAURYN HILL. how did i only just notice the cover was etched into a school desk? anyway this song is gorgeous and the lyrics are pretty general lyrics about finding your path or something. 9/10 15 CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU. wasn't expecting this. great song, i love the original so this was a nice surprise. reading the origin of the song is very impressive too. 9/10 16 TELL HIM. more biblical lyrics. very pretty song with a cool beat. wraps the album up nicely. 9/10 this album is widely hailed as a classic (in soul, hip hop, the 90s) and i can completely see why. it's a very enjoyable album with deeply personal lyrics and i would definitely return to it. i knew of it but this got me to actually listen to it so that's great. overall a 9/10