History AwesomeMusic / Hamilton

* By the same thread "Stay Alive" can be considered this, as it shows off Hamilton's beginning as the guy who "writes the General's correspondence" as well as leading into "Ten Duel Commandments," an amazing song in its own right.

* "Guns and Ships", if only for the incredible speed at which the actor has to rap in order to pull it off, and it's representative of the spirit and drive of the revolution.

* "The Election of 1800", which is about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin exactly what you think]]. It manages to make a political election from over two hundred years ago exciting, with its catchy tune and clever lyrics.

* "Non-Stop", the closer to the first act, is an anthem to what a {{Determinator}} Alexander Hamilton was. If you thought a song about writing the Federalist Papers, being part of the Constitutional Convention, and becoming head of the treasury department couldn't sound completely badass, think again. And that moment towards the end when the whole cast sings, "Why do you fight like history has its eyes on you?"... Chills. [[ArsonMurderAndJaywalking And it's remarkably good motivation for doing schoolwork, too.]]
** In general, this musical makes absolutely exquisite of leitmotifs, reprises, and repeated lines throughout its run time, but "Non-Stop" takes it a step further by including pieces from at least half, if not more, of the songs from the Act I. If there is one song that really encapsulates Hamilton's overall construction and themes, this is it.

** In general, this musical makes absolutely exquisite of leitmotifs, reprises, and repeated lines throughout its run time, but "Non-Stop" takes it a step further by including pieces from at least half, if not more, of the songs from the First Act. If there is one song that really encapsulates Hamilton's overall construction and themes, this is it.

* By the time "Washington on Your Side" reaches "Southern [[AtomicFBomb MOTHERFUCKIN']] Democratic-Republicans!" you're almost rooting for the trio of Madison, Jefferson, and Burr. The song displays building frustration and tensions and shows them becoming a harmonized force, hyping themselves up to bring about Hamilton's downfall.

* By the time "Washington on Your Side" reaches "Southern [[AtomicFBomb MOTERFUCKIN']] Democratic-Republicans!" you're almost rooting for the trio of Madison, Jefferson, and Burr. The song displays building frustration and tensions and shows them becoming a harmonized force, hyping themselves up to bring about Hamilton's downfall.

* By the time "Washington on Your Side" reaches "Southern [[AtomicFBomb MOTERFUCKIN']] Democratic-Republicans!" you're almost rooting for the trio of Madison, Jefferson, and Burr. The song displays building frustration and tensions and shows them becoming a harmonized force and hyping themselves up to bring about Hamilton's downfall.

* The opening number, "Alexander Hamilton," gives every cast member an opportunity to show off their voice and does a fantastic job of summarizing Hamilton's life and the hardships he went through before 1776.

* "Burn," one of the saddest songs in the musical, is just beautiful. Each line cuts at how deeply Alexander's affair hurt Eliza and how angry she is.
** The album showcases this to good effect, transitioning from the nightmarish churning strings underlying "The Reynolds Pamphlet" to the stripped-down and nakedly emotional piano and harp that opens "Burn". Eliza is being talked about all over town, but she's still horribly alone.

* "Dear Theodosia," where Burr and Hamilton [[ParentalLoveSong sing to their children]] about how they hope to make the new nation a better place for them to live in, and how they trust their children will outdo even their own accomplishments. Known to bring tears to the eyes of fathers and non-fathers alike.

* "Satisfied" is Angelica's chance for the spotlight, which she steals right out from under the rest of the cast. In another show, this song would be petty and spiteful, depicting Angelica as the "woman scorned", but "Satisfied" shows how brilliant Angelica is and how devoted to her sister. And the rapping? Forget it - Lin himself [[WordOfGod says he can't rap Angelica's lines during "Satisfied"]].

* "Wait For It" is the [[IWantSong I Want Song]] for Burr, even if he's not sure what exactly he wants. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer/composer/star of the show, thinks it's one of the best things he's ever written... and that he stupidly gave it to Burr's actor rather than himself.

* "Wait For It" is the {{IWantSong I Want Song}} for Burr, even if he's not sure what exactly he wants. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer/composer/star of the show, thinks it's one of the best things he's ever written... and that he stupidly gave it to Burr's actor rather than himself.

* "Wait For It" is the {{IWantSong I Want Song}} for Burr, even if he's not sure what exactly he wants. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer/composer/star of the show, thinks it's one of the best things he's ever written... and that he stupidly gave it to Burr's actor rather than himself.

* "Wait For It" is the {{IWantSong}} for Burr, even if he's not sure what exactly he wants. Lin-Manuel Miranda, the writer/composer/star of the show, thinks it's one of the best things he's ever written... and that he stupidly gave it to Burr's actor rather than himself.

* "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" is essentially the epilogue of the show, telling how Eliza carried on Hamilton's legacy and tried to restore his reputation in the fifty years that she outlived him. It features some of the most beautiful, brilliant, moving lyrics and vocals in the entire show, and it serves as a perfect closer, while still ending on a bittersweet note.

* "Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story" is essentially the epilogue of the show, telling how Eliza carried on Hamilton's legacy and tried to restore his reputation in the fifty years that she outlived him. It features some of the most beautiful lyrics and vocals.

* "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" deserves to be on this list for several reasons. Among them: the pace shifts from a frenzied determination to bring the war to a climax, to a somber ending, to jubilant victory, with plenty of pauses for character moments from Laurens, Lafayette, Mulligan, and George Washington. It also incorporates "The World Turned Upside Down," a song played by the British upon their surrender, bringing that real-life history to the stage. And, frankly, it does what every single song in every Broadway show ''hopes and prays'' it will do: it '''advances the plot'''.

* "The Room Where It Happens" has subtly creepy yet incredibly singable lyrics about all sides of an unseen political conspiracy and gives Leslie Odom Jr.'s Burr a gorgeous chance to show off his musical chops... all matched with contagiously memorable shredding on the ''banjo''.

* "The Election of 1800", which is about [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin exactly what you think]]. It manages to make a political election from over two hundred years ago exciting, with its catchy tune and clever lyrics.

%%* "Alexander Hamilton," "My Shot," "Satisfied," and "Burn" are just the tip of the iceberg.
%%* "Guns & Ships" and "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" are ''epic''.

* "Alexander Hamilton," "My Shot," "Satisfied," and "Burn" are just the tip of the iceberg.
** "Guns & Ships" and "Yorktown (The World Turned Upside Down)" are ''epic''.