Thumbs Up! Cyndi Lauper’s Kinky Boots Cast Recording Is the Perfect Summer Jam

Heading on a road trip? Sweating it out at the gym? Long day at work? Well, we have the perfect aid for all three and more: the newly released Kinky Boots original cast recording. Comprised of Grammy winner Cyndi Lauper’s catchy, Tony-nominated original score, this album is a must-have this summer. Not only does Lauper’s music sound fresh and relevant, many of the songs stand alone and don’t need the show’s book to provide listeners with a full experience. Released through Masterworks Broadway, the Kinky Boots album is a party in itself (notable tracks include "Land of Lola," "In This Corner," "Soul of a Man" and "The History of the Wrong Guys"). Like any good cast recording, it also elevates the show’s Tony-nominated stars. Billy Porter’s vocals soar and scorch simultaneously; his sensational Lola is as vivid here as on stage at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Meanwhile, co-stars Stark Sands and Annaleigh Ashford sound more like pop artists singing their latest singles than Broadway stars on a cast album. As Kinky Boots continues its run, this cast recording will bring fans near and far one step closer to the Tony-nominated musical. Everybody say yeah, indeed!