Hamilton: An American Musical [Original Broadway Cast Recording] [CD] [PA]

I picked this up because a lot of my friends had bern raving about how amazing it was, and it did NOT disappoint. I've listened through the entire CD at least 3 times in the last month, not to mention countless replays of single songs. Hamilton is absolutely incredible.The case is a little weak like most plastic CD cases but the items themelves (Full lyric booklets!) are great. Worth the price.

For those who love a Broadway musical with catchy lyrics, a history lesson through drama, or just interested in a great story give this a try!

A great way to listen to great music and learn history!

In preparation for seeing Hamilton this summer, I wanted to listen to the music before actually attending the performance. I was afraid that my hearing loss, not to mention that some of the music is rap, might impair my understanding of the music on stage. The voices on the CD are very clear, and I was able to understand everything. It is also very helpful that the transcript of all recordings is included with the CDs. The only negative thing to report is that I had to order the CD as it was not available at my Best Buy.

I had heard the rave reviews from Broadway, but the style of music left me somewhat skeptical. I also am a lover of American history and feared how a musical would handle such important but complex historical currents. I was very pleasantly surprised. The music is accessible and understandable and carries the story. And while Hamilton certainly is not a documentary and puts words into people's mouths, it strives to respect history. I've listened to it three times already and will want to see it when the play comes back to town.

Lin-Manuel Miranda has proven himself as a master craftsman of everything that goes into musical production. A deft lyricist and an exquisite composer, this story of one of America's founding fathers is like history class as if it were an underground basement show. Fans of hip-hop and Broadway alike will revel in the Sorkin-eat-your-heart-out pace of this wonderfully compelling piece of entertainment.

I am one of those people who think that someone left the first letter off of "rap" when they named it and that it barely qualifies as music. A play that's all rap with no dialogue sounded dreadful. However, one of my all-time favorites was the off-Broadway hip-hop "Bomb-itty of Errors", so I'd gone in hopeful. You can imagine my pleasant surprise when I enjoyed the cd and the play. While the buzz has gotten ridiculous, both get lots of points for originality and execution. The included lyrics are a great help when you can't keep up and it's not quite all rap. I'd recommend buying the cd now and by the time you are able to get a ticket to see the play next year, you'll have the rap down cold!

Hamilton successfully integrates a modern sound into a traditional Broadway setting. The actual show tickets are impossible to get so we'll have to settle for the CD for now. My daughter and her friends are huge fans and I'm not surprised. Give it a try if you want to hear a fresh approach to the stage musical.