The World's Greatest Tribute to Eminem

The World's Greatest Tribute to Eminem Review

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A Brilliant 12 Track Tribute to Eminem. On this Exciting CD, a Crew of Rappers, DJ'S and Industry Friends from around the Globe Display Mad Skills as They Spit their Version of Em's Devastating Hits. As an Added Bonus, You Get Four Rare, Underground Hip Hop Classics from Fellow Rap Stars who Helped Paved the Way for Marshall to Dominate the Music World!

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Sep 29, 2010 15:01:04

Marshall Mathers LP

Marshall Mathers LP Review

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I remember quite vividly the first time I heard `My Name Is'. I was at my best friend's house and we were watching MTV (you know, back when they still showed music videos) and I saw this blond rapper spouting off some of the funniest, catchiest lyrics I had ever heard. I think I had memorized the song within a week and had rushed out to buy the album (which I instinctively hid under my mattress) the minute it was released. All these years later, this is still Eminem's best album. He has since become a global phenomenon, an artist known as much for his sheer talent as he is for his outlandishness and controversial personal life. His lyrics shock and offend, but that is their purpose, and for that I respect him. Despite what you think about the message he delivers, one cannot refute the fact that in his prime, there was not a more polished lyricist working the scene. While he has subsequently idled himself with a few flukes (both `Encore' and `Relapse' were ill received albums) he is in the midst of a resurgence (`Recovery' is not perfect, but I smell redemption) and thanks to a few hits under his belt (`Love the Way You Lie' may be the best track he's ever penned) I think he is about to land on his feet once again.

With all this in mind I decided to revisit his albums and give them my personal rundown.

`The Slim Shady LP' was a great way to introduce us to the madman that is Marshall Mathers. It is twisted, funny, off-color, controversial and highly memorable. Like he says himself, he sticks out like a green hat with an orange veil.

For a 20-track album (littered with six interludes), this album is surprisingly strong, and while not every track delivers as strongly as the one that came before or after it, I cannot say that there is a single `bad' track on the list. In fact, only `I'm Shady' peeks out at me as a `filler' track, and no matter how uncomfortable '97 Bonnie & Clyde' makes me (no where near as disturbing as `Kim' off of his sophomore album), there is no denying that it is a brilliantly constructed song.

The album can be broken up in a few categories. First we have the loose, comical side of Eminem. The album's debut single is a great advocate for the many ways that Eminem can strike the funny bone. `Brain Damage' is one of my favorite tracks on the album. As Marshall spits off about bring bullied at school and the symbolic `monster' it transformed him into, we can see the harsh side to his humor. While there is not really a single song here to be taken literally (aside from maybe `Rock Bottom' and `If I Had') there are obvious slivers of reality laced into every outlandish `offence' uttered by Eminem. These insults and `fantastical' spoutings of debauchery stem from something internal, and it shows.

Eminem raps with heart, which is more than can be said for a lot of rappers today.

`Guilty Conscience' may go a little too far at times (and may make some squeamish) but there is no real debate as to the lyrical intent of songs like `My Fault' and `As the World Turns'. Rapping about naïve girls overdosing at parties or fat chicks eating your leg (before you kill her) may seem harsh and or ever unappetizing, but Eminem crafts much of his humor around these elements creating something sharp, witty and unforgettable.

His more serious tone can be heard on tracks like `If I Had' and `Rock Bottom', which give Eminem a way to expose his life pre-rap, where he struggled like so many to remain grounded while juggling a baby, a job and a wife who didn't always seem to care. `Rock Bottom' (the better of the two) is truly heartbreaking and stirring to the soul. For anyone who says this man lacks depth, listen to the earnestness with which he weaves these tales of pain.

Songs like `Bad Meets Evil' blend the comical with the dramatic, taking a darker more malicious tone. Both the `I Don't Give...' and `I Still Don't Give...' tracks show sharp lyrics and refined delivery amidst an edgy and calculated backdrop.

Eminem, the rapper, struggled in the center of his fame to top what he came out with. This is a shockingly strong debut album that would be hard for any rapper to transcend. While he faltered at moments, it is apparent that Eminem has matured as a lyricist (his latest album may not be as universally strong as `The Slim Shady LP', but it shows a real maturity in his subject matter and lyrical structure) and I am eager to see where he goes from here. French reissue of the 1999 debut album with a limited edition bonus CD featuring three rare audio tracks, 'Hazardous Youth' (Acapella Version), 'Sway & King Tech' (feat. DJ Revolution w/Eminem 'Get You Mad'), 'Greg' (Acapella Version) and the CD-ROM videos for 'Role Model', 'My Name Is' and live and studio footage. Slimline double jewel case. 1999 release.

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next to my fav.dr dre, and snoop dogg. great album still the best - mrs shannon ganton - fontana, ca, US
lost this cd, and i thank the person whom sent this, i got it next 2 days later. great condition like i had mine. so happy, I thiank you,best cd he ever made.


Sep 18, 2010 05:01:03

Business 2

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The Cd is good. Its an import.
1. Business- a great song. the reason for the single. It has a humerous beginning just as many em songs do. Dre's famous "Hell ya" is in this piece. The beat doesn't sound like an em beat, it sounds like a dre beat. ****
2. Bump Heads- STUNNING!! this song has em, fifty, tony yayo, and lloyd banks. This is mixed by underground dj green lantern. He made em's first mixtape. This is a joint of the cd. hott beat. *****
3. Business acapella- what can i say its just not good with out the beat * Taken from the 2002 album, 'The Eminem Show'. The title track, 'Album Version - Explicit', is backed with two non-LP tracks, 'Bump Heads' Feat. Eminem, 50 Cent, Tony Yayo & Lloyd Banks (DJ Green Lantern Version & Video - Live From Barcelona Version). Interscope. 2003.

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Aug 14, 2010 23:01:04

No Limit Greatest Hits 1 (Circuit City)

No Limit Greatest Hits 1 (Circuit City) Review

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This cd was released in 2007 bo Priority Records. Please see the photo of the back insert for a list of tracks.

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Aug 13, 2010 03:01:08

Lose Yourself

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I dig the song. It didn't change my world, but it captures the passion of experience, and the off-kilter rhythm in the chorus is pretty darn cool.

I do have to wonder about any reviewer who would call this "absolutely fantastic, great beat, fantastic lyrics and good flow," and then subtract stars due to its being overplayed. Why yes, Clear Channel *is* a blight upon humanity. Welcome to the 21st century. Why doesn't he take out his frustration upon the corporate entities who deserve it, rather than upon the artist and "poser fans" who are (needless to say) less hardcore than him? I don't know, but 5 out of 5 reviewers found his comments helpful, and Eminem may get a few more good "Stan"-like songs out of the situation.

Not to say that Eminem isn't something a corporate entity in and of himself, whose employers push his music without restraint or apology. That's a given. If you want to rail against the system that floods our airwaves with redundancy, I'll be right there with you. But don't call something a "beautiful song" and then tell me how it was "ruined" by people who are neither the artist or you. As far as I'm concerned, that's a basic misreading of the artist-fan relationship. Like the song or don't like the song. Who else does or doesn't like the song, and how often the song is played, really shouldn't matter. Right? The first single to be lifted from the '8 Mile' soundtrack. The album version is backed with three non-LP tracks, 'Lose Yourself' (Instrumental Version), 'Renegade' feat. Jay-Z, 'Lose Yourself' (video-enhanced section), & the trailer for '8 Mile'. Interscope. 2002.

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Have Trouble Motivating Yourself??? Listen to This! - Joel - New York, NY USA
YOU ONLY GET ONE SHOT. This is the secret of life. When you listen to this masterpiece, you hear the message of a young genius, born into poverty, who kept that secret in his mind and did not let anyone stop his methodical march to the top of the pop charts. I listen to this song, and it gives me the chills, because it tells the story of his life, and tells me to keep my focus, and keep on my march while the world is telling me "it can't be done." This song transcends the boundaries of pop, rap, poetry and words -- it is a slap in the back of the head that tells you to STOP WHINING AND FACE REALITY, while keeping the secret of life front and center in your mind. I defy you to not try harder to succeed after listening to this song. PARENTS: Forget the parental warnings! This is a "MUST LISTEN" for your kids!



Jul 19, 2010 08:02:05

The Eminem Show

The Eminem Show Review

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I would argue that this album has the most complicated rap poetry from Eminem, in comparison to all his other albums. He sticks to the subject and weaves intense rhymes with strong structure. Encore and Relapse are less composed and more "spit out", while the "Eminem Show" feels like it has been scripted and perfected for years. As with all Eminem albums, The Show contains some instant classics. For some people, theres more classics on this album because he takes his talent a little more seriously and puts out some heartfelt songs like "Hailie's Song" and "Cleanin Out My Closet." My favorite Eminem songs are the ones where he has a lot of fun and goes a little crazy. Since theres a little bit of a lack of that in this album, it's not my favorite, but I still go back and listen to some of my favorite songs.

Favorite Tracks: "Business", "Square Dance", "Say Goodbye Hollywood", definately "Without Me" and "Sing for the Moment." All these tracks are Slim flowing at his finest, with the best production the cd has to offer. That being said, I felt like the beat aspect on this album was a little dissapointing, but it didn't fail to deliver on my favorite tracks.

I will say that "The Eminem Show" is a great mixed bag for all types of people who like Eminem for different reasons. "Superman" appeals to a lot of women as well as men. "Soldier" and "Till I Collapse" are great for people who get motivation from music. So as you can see this album is a great sampler for Eminem, because everyone can connect with it in some way. I happened to like "Encore" and "Relapse" more, but "The Eminem Show" feels more orchestrated. Any lingering doubts as to the depth of Eminem's skills or his potential for raw yet compelling honesty are dispelled on The Eminem Show's first track. Armed with a quicksilver flow and a thundering rhythm track (the record was exec produced by longtime mentor and partner Dr. Dre), "White America" finds Eminem ferociously mauling the hand that feeds him, lambasting his critics, the industry, and the racism that, in many ways, helped make Marshall Mathers more than just another rapper. "Let's do the math," Em sneers, "If I was black I would have sold half/ I could be one of your kids/ Little Eric looks just like this." After the bombast of The Marshall Mathers LP and Eminem's well-noted use of sexual epithets, this kind of material is made more controversial because it actually rings true. From a brutal retort to his long-estranged and equally troubled mother ("Cleaning Out My Closets") to a surprisingly tender ode to his child ("Hailie's Song"), Eminem examines his life, loves, arrests, addictions, failures, and successes with surprising insight, making this a funk-drenched hip-hop confessional well worth the hype. --Amy Linden

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Beware - MP3 Download is the Clean Version - Kristian Perry - Washington, DC United States
I used to own the actual CD of this album, and it is brilliant. Eminem has really creative grooves, and his lyrics and delivery are outstanding.

But the download is the clean version. Not that I crave curse words, but when you are listening to Eminem, "bad words" are kinda frequent and he uses them to great effect. The constant "scratches" to cover the words is just distracting, and interrupts the groove.

On a more philosophical note, shouldn't the product you order be the uncut product be default? The clean, censored, or otherwise altered product should be labeled as such. You shouldn't have to hunt for the "Explicit Lyrics" version. I love Amazon, but that annoys me.

eminem is a hack and a disgrace to hip-hop - J. Lacayo -
anyone claiming this man to be the best mc ever, has to be a suburban moron. all the years this garbage has been out and i haven't met one person that listens to eminem. NO ONE. the only people that listen to eminem are white boys from the suburbs. yeah, keep telling yourself that he's the best. real urban folks are bumping ghostface, the jacker, and their local underground mc's, not this phony. who cares if you'll beat fred durst' ass or if you dis britany spears? this guy is a hack and signifies the end of real hip-hop in my eyes. as soon as this guy came out all rap went down hill, i know a ton of mc's from my neighborhood that would eat this hack alive. you wanna hear a white mc with heart and skill and GOOD SUBJECT MATTER PEEP EL-P OR COMPANY FLOW. the greatest mc ever, HA! you disgrace 2pac, rakim, krs one, kool g rap, nas, canibus, wu-tang, heiroglyphics, ice cube, all the true greats who would take a dump on this sucker any day. no one i know bumps eminem, NO ONE IN ALL MY LIFE BECAUSE HE'S WACK!! i got a ride home one time from these 40 year old white guys who were customers at my job and only they bumped eminem. I WAS LAUGHING!! STUPID WHITE GUYS THINK THEY'RE HIP AND COOL NOW!lol buch of losers. wu-tang forever suckers.



Jul 18, 2010 06:46:08

Curtain Call - Eminem (2005)

Curtain Call - Eminem (2005) Review

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1. Intro (Curtain Call) - Album Version (Explicit) 2. FACK - Album Version (Explicit) 3. The Way I Am - Album Version (Explicit) 4. My Name Is - Album Version (Explicit) 5. Stan - Album Version (Explicit) 6. Lose Yourself - Soundtrack Version (Explicit) 7. Shake That - Album Version (Explicit) 8. Sing For The Moment - Album Version (Explicit) 9. Without Me - Album Version (Explicit) 10. Like Toy Soldiers - Album Version (Explicit) 11. The Real Slim Shady - Album Version (Explicit) 12. Mockingbird - Album Version (Explicit) 13. Guilty Conscience - Album Version (Explicit) 14. Cleanin' Out My Closet - Album Version (Explicit) 15. Just Lose It - Album Version (Explicit) 16. When I'm Gone - Album Version (Explicit) 17. Stan - (Live) (Feat. Elton Jonh)

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Jul 17, 2010 05:57:14