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

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!

First I have to say, I can appreciate a good musical, but I would in no way call myself a Musical fan. As far as hip hop I can take it or leave it. With that being said, this two disk cd takes you on quite a ride. Fast paced, clear, original, informative historic and truly going to revolutionize broadway. I have never heard of a hip hop Broadway musical, and this was utterly mesmerizing. I've yet to introduce it to any one who hasn't liked it. Weather a hip hop fan or musical fan or not. I was so amazed I spent nearly 600.00 on 2 tickets to next septembers performance. Lol. Pick this cd up, you will not regret a single cent paid.

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.

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.

The latest studio album straight from the Broadway musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda "Hamilton," is an instant showstopper to any fan of storytelling through song. This soundtrack includes full lyrics (mixed by The Roots band) to all the songs on this fantastic 2-disc set. My family purchased a few copies to give as gifts for the holidays. Highly recommend for anyone who is interested in the history of our nation's founding and enjoys Broadway-style show tunes - this is the soundtrack for you. Next stop, The Richard Rogers Theater!

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.

I had been hearing about Hamilton for a long time, just like everyone else. I saw a documentary, but hadn't heard the music yet outside of the references to the musical. That's a lot of hype and buildup to contend with and this exceeded my expectations. This is a great piece of work and I love it. Very inventive and well put together. The acting is pretty stellar, too, and I love the nods to hip hop that Lin-Manuel Miranda brought to the work. Top notch!

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.