The 2-disc, 46-song soundtrack to the Broadway musical Hamilton has already received endless praise from New Yorkers, media outlets, and President Obama himself. It’s nearly impossible to get a ticket to the show, but the soundtrack is readily available for us mere mortals.
You’ve probably already heard that you should be listening to the hip-hop masterpiece, but it is a very long and overwhelming album to take on. If you don’t yet feel ready to commit to the nearly 3-hour story, first check out these 10 songs. They’re a good place to start and will prepare you to listen to the entire soundtrack from start to finish (and be amazed). I can guarantee that these 10 will convince you to listen to the remaining 36.
In no particular order, here are the 10 best songs from Hamilton.
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