MTV Unplugged No. 2.0 by Lauryn Hill

Pros: Honest emotion
Cons: If you're not into the spoken words...

With the success of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, one would think that Lauryn Hill would have been in the studio, readying herself to top the sales of her first solo album. The blueprint to success would have been to recreate...

Pros: The worst album
Cons: in the history of soul music

Although it takes an air of futuristic innovation, the roots of Lauryn Hill's miserable MTV Unplugged 2.0 go as far back as the '60s. The Black Arts movement, and its special brand of literary and cultural fascism, hangs like a wretched scepter through ...

Pros: See the review.
Cons: Yeah, what the pros said.

”Fantasy is what people want but reality is what they need and I’ve retired from the fantasy part” –Lauryn Hill

The theme of Lauryn Hill Unplugged is reality. The reality is that Lauryn Hill is a changed woman, she’s not the...

Pros: The patter between songs is sometimes inspirational though preachy.
Cons: The ragged edge to her voice diminishes the impact of the lyrics.

While I am sure my lack of detail will lower my ratings, I don't think this CD deserves any more of my time, money, or attention. It would be pointless to enumerate the songs, one by one - That would be masochistic, and I've already been tortured enough....

Pros: very raw and simple musical arrangements, no production just the music and the voice
Cons: some of the songs sound the same, maybe a little bit preachy lyrics too

Lauryn Hill "Unplugged 2.0" (released May '02)



Being that Im rather new to the whole world of R&B outside of India.arie, Im not sure how I can exactly rate this album accurately. Certainly I would consider this to be a great...

Pros: It's straight from the heart!
Cons: Not sure where her heart and mind is.

Let me start by saying that I'm not or pretend to be a critic. I'm a consumer of music and my taste varies considerably. What I do know is..."crazy", and we may have to park the wagon in front of LH home sooner than later. Can she write music, yes! Can...

Pros: Non-commercialised, Raw and unhindered. Amazing stuff from a talented lady
Cons: Some songs very long. If your against spiritual lyrics may not be your thing.

In listening to Lauryn Hill's new album one could mistake it for being a Christian album, however I think her attempt to get her message across, in a new, Non-commercialised and real way is great!

She seems to be passionate about God,...

Pros: Unique, original, thought-provoking, and a fine display of talent
Cons: Raspy voice and long spoken interludes

This album is definitely a beast of an entirely different color. On the first listen, it's a little rough, with Lauryn's raspy vocals and a few small problems during the course of the show. However, the smooth finish and the typical industry standards...

Pros: deep soulful lyrics set in a mellow showcase
Cons: The chatter between songs can be a little excessive

Lauryn Hill's first solo release, "The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill" was such a huge success (warranting Grammy recognition, and a general respect for Hill) that it forced her to shy away from the public eye. This 2002 release is a mellow...

Pros: Very honest and revealing. Good live album.
Cons: Not the greatest followup, and has a lot of controversy.

Instead of speaking on the just this album in particular, I would like to speak to some of the people who will not purchase this album, which can teach you many things about yourself, due to the controversy surrounding Lauryn. Many people are refusing...

Pros: The content
Cons: None for me

I admit that while being aware of who she was and liking certain songs here and there - I'd never purchased any of Lauren's music before. I kept hearing people talk about it so I bought it. And OH MY GOODNESS. I've had it for a week and I have yet to...