Hamilton: An American Musical [Original Broadway Cast Recording]
by Lin-Manuel Miranda
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Oct 16, 2015
User Score
8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 63 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 63
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 63
  3. Negative: 11 out of 63
Buy Now
Buy on

Review this album

  1. Your Score
    0 out of 10
    Rate this:
    • 10
    • 9
    • 8
    • 7
    • 6
    • 5
    • 4
    • 3
    • 2
    • 1
    • 0
    • 0
  1. Submit
  2. Check Spelling
view
per page
  1. mstivers
    Nov 10, 2015
    10
    If you are at all interested in the art form of the Broadway musical, this album is required listening. It is at once a love letter to the history of Broadway and many pop styles, and a completely new synthesis. Plus, it's educational!
  2. Huckleberry2013
    Jan 3, 2016
    10
    This is my absolute favorite recording of 2016. It's an amazing mix of hip hop, Broadway, history and verbal jousting that would make Eminem envious. Even after dozens of runs through the soundtrack, I still hear themes that make me go "WOW." I can't recommend this any higher. Lin Manuel Miranda and Questlove are certified geniuses.
  3. JoeSchmhidt
    Dec 3, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mark my word, carve it in stone with a chisel, this will be one of the best musical of the year. No one, I literally mean no one would though to implement hip hop music into a musical about the American revolution in the 1700's. It sounded crazy at first to anyone, but when you really start to think, you see that hip hop music is the best match for the play, they're both about revolution and a vision for a world without discrimination. Furthermore, it's not only Hip-hop that is in the presence of this album, such genres like R&B, Jazz, Pop can be heard.

    It is transparent to anyone that the mastermind of the album and the production, Lin-Manuel Miranda, never has his mind set on either the contemporary or the past music. Instead of being bias, he blended both in magnitude and with elegance, one fine example lies in the song "Alexander Hamilton" rap songs that incorporate string quartet which add drama to a great degree that any listener can appreciate.

    I am certain that there are more to be said to the album, but you need to really listen to the album or watch the musical to see what I mean. This album deserves a 9 out of 10. I would recommend this to any hip-hop listener.    … Expand
  4. The3AcademySins
    Jun 7, 2016
    10
    Lin Manuel Miranda's "Hamilton" is truly God's gift to Musical Theatre. I would highly recommend this album to anyone who is a lover of rap, history, or musical theatre, or just things that are awesome. There is a reason that Hamilton is the hottest ticket on the planet right now.
  5. brockcheese
    Jul 5, 2020
    9
    This album is a great introduction to history and uses the story of Alexander Hamilton to emphasize the truths of politics today but also of rewriting history to be more current.
  6. KinkyKid
    May 30, 2017
    10
    El mejor musical de la ultima década. las letras poderosas, valientes, modernas y sobre todo poéticas. Las música contemporáneas la mezcla del hip hop con instrumentos orquestales se escucha excelente. Lin Manuel Miranda es la fuerza, Philippa Soo, Rene Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs son el alma, Cristopher Jackson el corazón y el ensamble la energía del show.
    Si con In the heights Lin    El mejor musical de la ultima década. las letras poderosas, valientes, modernas y sobre todo poéticas. Las música contemporáneas la mezcla del hip hop con instrumentos orquestales se escucha excelente. Lin Manuel Miranda es la fuerza, Philippa Soo, Rene Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs son el alma, Cristopher Jackson el corazón y el ensamble la energía del show.
    Si con In the heights Lin Manuel-Miranda se dejaba ver un poco de su genialidad con este musical lo confirma y aparte nos deja ver que es una de los grandes compositores de nuestra generación.    … Expand
  7. danielsons
    Jan 24, 2016
    10
    This album is amazing! There's no other word. Pop, rap, blues and hip-hop this album involve a lot music genres and is so good, goes right on my best albums of all time collection. If you don't know what song listen first, here is some suggestions: Alexander Hamilton, My shot, You'll be back and Satisfied. But all musics are good!
  8. julius741
    Apr 23, 2016
    10
    Just Brilliat 10
  9. abigailelizaa
    May 10, 2016
    10
    Hamilton is a game changing musical in the Broadway world. Hamilton uses many different genres of music altogether and has such an amazing flow throughout the entire album. This musical is extremely educational, fun, and interesting. I recommend that everyone listens to this musical at least once. This musical features many different ethnicities and races. Also, Hamilton is very differentHamilton is a game changing musical in the Broadway world. Hamilton uses many different genres of music altogether and has such an amazing flow throughout the entire album. This musical is extremely educational, fun, and interesting. I recommend that everyone listens to this musical at least once. This musical features many different ethnicities and races. Also, Hamilton is very different from many other musicals because it only features music. The dialogue is present throughout the rap that is used. Lin Manuel Miranda perfectly uses different music genres throughout his musical; he effectively uses rap, hip hop, jazz, pop, classical. Miranda combines and incorporates all of these genres together to make one of the most original and game changing musicals ever. Hamilton is going to be here for a long time. I think that Hamilton will change the future for the drama world. Hamilton is a true masterpiece. I recommend this musical to everyone. There is something for everyone to get out of Hamilton.… Expand
  10. kennels
    Aug 10, 2016
    10
    I love Hamilton so much. The music is my bae and the story and music is just SO GOOD! I love all the songs and the characters as well.You HAVE to listen.
  11. marshall_nazari
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    With a beautiful melody and more than talented voices, Lin-Manuel Miranda stitches together a masterpiece comprised of both classical and contemporary themes. This Broadway-style album with countless nods to Miranda's own experience with Hip-Hop will stand as a timeless piece of musical genius for decades to come. Highly recommended.
  12. A-A-Ron837
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    If this isn't musical perfection then I don't know what is. Seriously, I am usually very critical and I usually look for the flaws in everything, but here I couldn't find any other than not being entirely historicity accurate. In over two hours, this album will make you dance around and sing along so hard that your bones and vocal cords hurt, and it will make you cry so hard your eyes alsoIf this isn't musical perfection then I don't know what is. Seriously, I am usually very critical and I usually look for the flaws in everything, but here I couldn't find any other than not being entirely historicity accurate. In over two hours, this album will make you dance around and sing along so hard that your bones and vocal cords hurt, and it will make you cry so hard your eyes also hurt. The lyrics are masterful and extremely catchy, the instrumentals are extremely catchy and calm/solemn/sad when they need to be, and I'll say it again, it left me, not a very emotional person, on the floor crying. Since the entire musical is sung through, you won't be missing much. Overall, this is my personal favorite album and I long for the day I get to see it live.… Expand
  13. MacsMusic
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    I love every stinking thing about Hamilton. The story is gripping and amazing and the characters are fantastic. It made my laugh, cry, and cheer at different moments. So far, my all-time favorite musical/opera, and probably always will be.
  14. Ninjacent
    Sep 8, 2019
    10
    An amazing album telling two amazing stories, hearing this and seeing the play is must for all music fans. True genius covering multiple genres
  15. RandomGames
    Dec 7, 2020
    10
    This is an essential album to listen to- and a performance you should watch if you can. Lin Manuel Miranda and the rest of the team did a phenomenal job. Even if you're not that into rap or hip hop or whatever, you'll still love the story. It's unbelievable.

    This is a celebration of an American story- told by a mixed race cast. Like, look up Christopher Jackson. He plays George    This is an essential album to listen to- and a performance you should watch if you can. Lin Manuel Miranda and the rest of the team did a phenomenal job. Even if you're not that into rap or hip hop or whatever, you'll still love the story. It's unbelievable.

    This is a celebration of an American story- told by a mixed race cast. Like, look up Christopher Jackson. He plays George Washington. Yeah. Overall, it is absolutely essential that you give it a go. It has a decent bit of variety in it's music, and a complex plot that has something for everyone.    … Expand
  16. 1881alei
    Apr 27, 2023
    10
    This hits me so hard every time I listen to it! I can't help but think that most people have at least heard a few songs, but if you haven't seen it yet I encourage you to do so! It will change your life!
  17. Obeisantbread84
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    Hamilton reminded me why I love musical theater. The acting, singing, and incredible lyric writing talents of lin-manuel miranda are not to be understated. my favorite songs are my shot and the room where it happens

Critic Reviews

All reviews »
Metascore
85

Universal acclaim - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Rolling Stone
    Oct 20, 2015
    90
    Tickets to the show may be sold out until approximately forever, but this album is an excellent replacement.
    Read full review
  2. AllMusic
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    This recording seems a vital one, and time will tell if the musical is a watershed in big-budget musical theater.
    Read full review
  3. Billboard.com
    Oct 20, 2015
    100
    Hamilton’s stage production should be required viewing for every American citizen, but this exhilarating listen is a much more practical, and every bit as enjoyable, stand-in.
    Read full review
See all critic reviews »