If her performing talents, vocal range, and songwriting smarts weren't enough, Hill also produced much of the record, ranging from stun-gun hip-hop to smoother R&B with little trouble.
On the Fugees’ The Score, Hill rapped of having ”inner visions like Stevie.” At the time, the line seemed like hollow bluster from a trio who leaned so heavily on the past. But on The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, she’s begun to deliver on that boast, and it truly is the sweetest thing.
For being almost 80 minutes long, Miseducation is a surprisingly easy listen, coasting mostly on Hill's simple repetition of phrases to emphasize a mood.
The songwriting is perfect. The basslines are perfect. The performances are perfect. The only negative thing I can say about this album is that it's long... but even that's irrelevant to me because every single song is perfect. Absolutely excellent.
☆☆☆☆ 1/2
Lauryn Hill raps better, sings better and produces better than most who've walked the Earth, hence why this album's been held in such a high regard since its conception. Hill only moves into this album with the bare necessities and her virtually unbeatable arsenal. Production choices that put her far and away ahead of her contemporaries, iconic hooks, versatility unlike most, the fact that even the deepest cuts on the project feel like hits, her gorgeous and confident cadence, ... read more
It's been quite some time since my last review, mostly thanks to the fact I've been trying to get out more so I haven't had much time to listen to music during my free time.
Coming back to reviews, though, I decided to celebrate this return with Lauryn Hill. I knew practically nothing about Lauryn Hill except the hidden track, Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You. Although, I'm not sure if I knew her cover of the song or the original or another cover. Anyway, that doesn't matter.
Overall, I did ... read more
A good album I haven't been the biggest fan of Lauryn Hill but at some parts I was amazed but at others I felt kind of boring (Track 12-16 especially). I feel like this is overrated though.
Best Song: Forgive Them Father
Worst Song: The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill
1 | Intro 0:47 | 78 |
2 | Lost Ones 5:33 | 95 |
3 | Ex-Factor 5:26 | 97 |
4 | To Zion 6:09 feat. Santana | 96 |
5 | Doo Wop (That Thing) 5:20 | 99 |
6 | Superstar 4:57 | 89 |
7 | Final Hour 4:16 | 90 |
8 | When It Hurts so Bad 5:42 | 91 |
9 | I Used to Love Him 5:39 feat. Mary J. Blige | 93 |
10 | Forgive Them Father 5:15 | 92 |
11 | Every Ghetto, Every City 5:14 | 89 |
12 | Nothing Even Matters 5:50 feat. D'Angelo | 87 |
13 | Everything Is Everything 4:53 | 91 |
14 | The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 3:55 | 91 |
15 | Can't Take My Eyes Off of You 3:41 Hidden Track | 93 |
16 | Tell Him 4:40 Hidden Track | 90 |