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When Lauryn Hill dropped "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill", critics and laymen alike tried to act like the excellence on that album had no precedent. Like they couldn't see it coming. Likewise, Wyclef's "The Carnival" was praised with no homage to the past. People tried to act like the Fugees were some mediocre trio which bred two phenomenally talented stars, with Pras as an afterthought. In reviews for Miseducation, I often saw folks saying "The Score" was alright, but...." Please! This is one of the best hip-hop albums I've ever heard! And, though Pras' solo turn produced such hokey material as "Ghetto Superstar", he was a big part of why the Fugees were so good. He and Lauryn are the star rappers here. Wyclef is better doing the eclectic, instrumental stuff highlighted on the middle and end part of Carnival. It makes me cringe when people point to "The Score" being famous only for "Killing Me Softly", which was a break from most of the rest of the album, in that it was a hip-hop/soul track rather than rap. KMS was a nice song, but the true gems on the album are the bleak-sounding, down-tempo numbers like "Family Business" and "Ready or Not". "Fu-gee-la" is great, also, as is the opener "How Many Mics". Their rhymes are not dumbed down. ...you get references to the Sword of Damocles and Parallax. The precise, intellectual MCing Lauryn was praised for on Miseducation was totally evident on this album, which predates that record by 3 years. I really can't think of a bad track on this record. And, 5 years later, I still listen to it and it's still better than just about anything in the mainstream today. And, this record sold something like 17 million copies worldwide. It's a shame these Jersey/Brooklyn kids (and they WERE kids then, which makes it more amazing..remember Lauryn was only 23 when TMOLH came out in '99) couldn't seem to get along. They were the bomb!

I bought this CD I knew the songs Fu-gee-la & Killing Me Softly but I soon found that it had many more excellent songs on it like: Ready or Not, Zealots, The Beast, and others. Each song has a hidden track at the end. I recomend this CD to everyone. A must have!!!

lauryn hill is easily the greatest female mc. sorry nikki poo-naj
this album cant be decribed, it just has you listening from start to finish and saying "BING!!"(wyclef reference) after every track. this is hip hop at its finest... rest in peace hiphop :(

This CD is the most amazing thing. I just got it in the mail today, and I just can't seem to let go of it! With Lauryn's vocals (of which I have been a huge fan of for forever...I bought the Miseducation when it first came out), Wyclef's lyrics, and Pras's rhymes, this thing is the most amazing hip-hop experience anybody can ever have. I highly recommend that anybody buy this, but not if you can't stand rap music. NOT for listening around little children. ;)

tru hiphop reaggae headz and blazer should cop this album it is one of the most under rated CD. the beats are sick the lyrics are slick youll get glued to this like a stick. production is outstanding i miss dem so bad !peace!

How can you go wrong with Wyclef and Lauryn? Intelligent lyrics and smooth rythmes fill this album. "Fu-gee-la" is almost guaranteed to get you hooked! Also, the editing job was non-distracting (always a plus). Listen to "The Score"...it will be worth your time.

The Fugees are great. Pras' rapping, Lauryns R+B, and Wyclef's whatever make a great mix. "Ready or Not", "Zealots", and "Fu-Gee-La" are great.

WHEN I RECEIVED MY CD IT WAS IN A PLAIN CASE WITH JUST A CD IN FINE CONDITION. THERE WAS NO BOOKLET, NO COVER PICTURE, NONE OF THAT! THE COMMENTS SAY SHRINK WRAP AND A FEW CRACKS! MY CASE HAD NO CRACKS IN IT JUST A FEW SCRATCHES! I AM REALLY UPSET WITH MY PURCHASE...I WANT WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO RECEIVE...WHERE DID MY BOOKLET GO, I DONT EVEN KNOW MY TRACK LINEUP! THIS IS VERY UNACCETABLE. I AM AN AVID BUYER FROM AMAZON AND I DONT LIKE BEING LIED TO. I WOULD HATE TO HAVE TO TAKE MY BUSINESS ELSEWHERE!!!

THIS JOINT AS WELL AS THE FIRST ONE IS ON THE TOP OF MY LIST AS THE BEST HIP HOP ALBUM OF ALL TIME. CAN'T NOTHING TOUCH IT. NO MATTER HOW YOU TRY, YOU CAN'T DIVIDE THE TRIAD!!!

THAT WAS THE ONLY SONG THAT I ENJOY ON THE ENTIRE CD.