Reviews (page 5 of 12)
Strong album
Way too many skits and a lot of the songs didn’t age well.
I found it very funny and problematic in some points. Maybe if I were younger I would like it more.
This album is wildly disturbing, but it's incredibly well written. I'd bump it to a 5 if it had any more melodic singers for at least a few choruses which is purely my personal preference.
The cultural impact of this album when it came out cannot be understated. The homophobia didn’t age well.
this album gives me the same vibe as tyler the creator goblin era, obviously t his came first but that rauncy idgaf attitude, throwing crazy lyrics all around. its a breathe of fresh air from the curated clean and perfect music that comes out now
Darker than I thought. Really hates Kim. Only the one banger.
I’d never listened to the full album before, and now that I have, I can see I wasn’t missing much—lyrics are pretty juvenile.
Complicated feelings. Eminem is one of the most gifted rappers ever, but there's just too much in the lyrics that give me the absolute ick.
Worse then i expected. Em hadnt found his sound fully. Few stand outs and some repetitive duds
Some songs hit, but a lot of it feels repetitive.
Another album from Slim Shady himself filled with shock factor lyrics that a crowd of middle schoolers would find both admirable and hilarious. As for me I can’t help but cringe and find it disgusting. And I know, that’s the whole point. But I don’t particularly like music where that’s the point of it. It just feels like it’s trying to hard to hit that vibe too and that makes it even worse. Yeah I’d be legit concerned if someone said Eminem was their favorite rapper at this point.
Holds up all right but theres filler for sure
Oh, boy. **This guy**. Y'know, right off the top, I feel like I wanna ask one question: y'all realize he was doing this on purpose, right? Like, y'know, saying all this awful shit just to make you mad? He's pretty obviously playing a character here. I mean, to every review I saw on this website that condemned this thing and gave it a 1 outta 5 for being offensive to women and the LGBTQ+ community... You realize you're playing right into his hand, right? If that's your entire reason for giving it a 1, you may as well be handing him a gold medal and telling him "Good job." Which, I don't say any of that to invalidate people's feelings on this thing's lyrical content, or to give Em an excuse and an out for it. 'Coz, obviously, if you say a lot of awful shit with a wink and a nod, you're still... Y'know, saying a lot of awful shit? It's like Todd In The Shadows demonstrated: if you hit your hand with a hammer "ironically," it still hurts. The whole "he's playing a character" thing can only take him so far to cover his ass for it. And certainly, there area **lot** of white boys out there who either didn't realize this was a character, or plain didn't care. I'll tell you, I've seen enough modern-day trolls in my time... And certainly **these days**. But from my perspective, I don't think you win against a troll by telling them the shit they said is awful and hateful. They know that; they wouldn't be saying any of it if they knew it wouldn't get a reaction out of people. So for me, I'm not gonna rate this album for **what** he's saying — I'm gonna rate it for **how** he said it. Y'know, does any of this shit even still hit? Or, in 2025, does this stuff hardly even register? Well, I gotta be 100 here. As much as I empathize with people who find this material offensive and don't believe him "playing a character" gives him a pass for any of it... I've gotta be real: I can't say I didn't enjoy it. It's like Em has said about this album: it's a horror movie. A slasher flick, really. I mean, I don't watch Jason hack up a bunch of teenagers and think the filmmakers are literally endorsing it, right? I'm not Roger Ebert here. This album just goes so damn far over-the-top with how offensive it is, and with how much of an absolute asshole Slim Shady is, that it wraps around on itself. It's such a cartoon and unserious that, yeah, I do personally find it hard to honestly get mad at it. I think part of it is just, like, time. Like, seriously, my answer to the question "In 2025, does this still hit or does it not register?" is "...Yes?" This material is 26 years old. I don't really have it in me to get too pissed about something that came out when I was 1. And taken in the light of Em's later career, knowing how he'd strip away the character and come to reanalyze it and its legacy in various ways... Well, some of those analyses are better than others (lookin' at you, DEATH OF SLIM SHADY). Here's what I wanna take from it, though: this is still some of the best stuff he's ever rapped. Now, look, this is far from his best album. For me, THE EMINEM SHOW and both THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP and its sequel top this, handily. But in a world where most of Eminem's material these days is overwritten dad jokes, it can be nice to appreciate a time where he was a lot more clever about it. Y'know, it's pretty juvenile a lot of the time, but the way he writes and delivers these darkly absurd lines and stories is just so interesting and engaging. Like, as a rapper, he's done better, but this is still some peak form. When he says he's ill enough to straight-up diss you for no reason... I buy it. And I wanna take an aside here to say that it's not all just absurdities. There's one or two spots where Em lets the mask slip a bit to speak more honestly about his poverty at the time. "Rock Bottom" is frankly one of the best songs on the album because of it. And then you've got a song like "'97 Bonnie & Clyde", where... I mean, if this album is supposed to be a horror movie, that song is where it steps away from being a slasher towards something... Well, a bit more unnerving. Like, honest to goodness, even accepting the unseriousness of this album, it can still get to you. Like, just that he had his actual daughter feature on it... Goodness. (And, y'know, there's a whole conversation you can spin off from "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" about how Em raps about his wife... But then THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP is also on this list, and that has a song directly titled "Kim" and it's like, goodness me, if you think **this** is bad... So, y'know, I'll save my thoughts 'til then. (And jeez, I don't even know if I'm gonna have any time in either of these to bring up how he talked about his **mother**...)) Also, real quick, before the end, I wanna take a little time to finally mention the beats themselves. Yeah, in all the talk about Em's lyrics, it can be easy to ignore the beat work done by the Dust Brothers, Dr. Dre, and even Em himself. And are these the best beats Em's ever had? No. And believe me, in the right scenario the one for "I Just Don't Give A Fuck" would be downright intolerable. But on the whole, they range from good to fine enough. Like, honestly, it kinda peaks with "My Name Is", y'know. THE SLIM SHADY LP isn't an easy album to love. It's crass, it's juvenile, it's offensive... It's Em playing the villain on purpose and repeatedly poking at you to get mad. And people did, just as there were so many white boys ready to take this shit at face value. But if you can somehow put yourself in the right mind to not take any of this seriously at all, and to view it as just entertainment — which I really understand that not everyone can... I mean, it's not Em's first or second most iconic album for nothing. He wouldn't have dedicated an entire album to killing off Slim if it wasn't such a large part of his legacy, y'know? So... Yeah, heck with it. In spite of its lyrical content, and how the song "Guilty Conscious" has gotten such rotten responses, I get a kick out of this album. I just don't give a... Hoot. Y'know.
Raunchy as hell, and a good number of the songs have not aged well At All, but you have to admit that it still has some "charm". Solid 4 Stars.
I guess I’m at a 4.5 that I’ll bump up to a 5, though it’s not without an obvious level of bias. I just have an unapologetic soft spot for this album – years ago, when I was trying to really get into rap for the first time, I went through a number of decently acclaimed 90s “mainstream” rap albums, and this was one of them, alongside stuff like 2pac’s “All Eyez on Me”, Dr. Dre’s “The Chronic” & “2001”, both “Ready to Die” & “Life After Death” by Biggie, and overall, just a lot of other “basic” 90s rap albums. Nothing deeper than the “guys a white person might be able to name” level, really. I was probably just a little too young for it at the time, if we’re being honest, but it did give me a better appreciation for the genre, and it’s the spark that would eventually lead me to becoming a proper fan. All of that aside, how does the music itself hold up? It’s definitely Eminem circa 1999, when Slim Shady could say whatever the hell he wanted and get away with it. Obviously, within a lot of modern contexts, so much of this album has aged poorly, and yet in some ways, that’s the entire point. Slim Shady is a psychopathic misogynistic bully, a pathological liar, and just a slimy little shitbag asshole who you’d never really want to give the time of day to. Eminem does not do anything that indicates that you should actively like Slim, nor does he ever really encourage him as a sort of “hero” figure. He’s the protagonist, yes, but you’re just trapped along the ride to watch him. The line between Slim Shady & Marshall Mathers is pretty well drawn here, and I’m choosing to give grace for the period – this album is very dated to 1999, with references that almost nobody might get nowadays, save for the bigger stuff (like the OJ trial or the Lewinsky scandal), but that also means it comes with the sort of language that just doesn’t fly anymore. As far as how it’s used here, given that it’s played for ridiculous over the top comedy effect, ala a Wayans Brothers film like Scary Movie, or just the general South Park-ish / Jerry Springer culture of the time, I’m not as inclined to police this album’s tone like I might with other stuff. It is sort of a “you had to be alive at the time” thing. I’m not defending it, at least not in the sense of “we should normalize it again”, because we absolutely should not – it’s just one of those weird societal things of the late 90s / early 2000s that was later exploited (and are still currently being exploited, honestly) by the very, very worst actors to perpetuate true hate & bigotry when others weren’t trying to do so. It doesn't necessarily make it OK, but it does give it some level of leeway, at least for my brain. That said, I'm speaking for myself – I refuse to speak for the marginalized people that were affected by this, and if they didn't / don't like it, then they have every right to voice those concerns. So, with my lack of policing, I’m basically at the point of “How entertaining is the album?”, and I think it’s still pretty entertaining. Eminem’s flows, rhyme schemes & structures are on full display, even for a debut (I know, I know, "Infinite", but shh), and it’s complemented by some great production. When this album succeeds at its over the top bullshit, it just glides, and I think it glides all the way up until “Cum On Everybody”. It kinda falls down a little bit afterward, but not that badly. There’s really only one track that felt like it went too far for me, which was “As the World Turns”, but beyond that, the only knock on the album I have is that it’s just a little bit long, with a few tracks that feel sort of unnecessary, or some outros that feel like they last forever. Obviously, I’m giving a lot of grace here, and if I’m being totally honest, it’s probably closer to a 4 than a 5… but I just have too many memories associated with this damn thing, so I feel good about giving it a 5. Forgive me, perhaps.
Meh 4/10
Even before Beats, Dr. Dre was a hardened capitalist: the only three songs he produced for this album are the only three songs released as singles, and even though he's only featured on Guilty Conscience, he has a writing credit on all three.
I don't think there is an album on this list that has aged more poorly than this one.
exhausting.
The profanity and violence is a bit much.
Like a car crash , this album draws you in. Each song mangers to "push the envelope" a little further making you crane your neck and lean in a little closer, however I'm not sure if it's intrigue or cringe that create this effect. If Eminem wasn't talented I think it might be unlistenable yet somehow this album keeps pulling you along conflicted and entertained at the same time.
I was enjoying this more than I expected, but the longer it went on, the more I just couldn't stand it. The beats are good and he's undeniably a good rapper, but the lyrics are just so cringy and immature. It's just over the top violence, misogyny, and homophobia. The tongue-in-cheek rap battle against his conscience was pretty clever and somewhat funny, but I kind of lost all interest by the time we get to the part where he's rapping about taking his infant daughter to bury her mother at the beach. That's just not even remotely funny to me. In part it feels like he's exaggerating his real life experiences and frustrations, but it also feels like he's just trying to be edgy for the sake of being edgy and I really just don't have time for that nonsense.
I like some of Eminem’s songs and he opened the rap world up in the early 2000s. It this record did nothing for me. Felt like over the top lyrics just to create controversy. A talent for sure but this one was pretty average for me.
Not as good as I hoped it would be.
Comedy hip-hop and horrorcore album by Eminem, with one big hit, "My Name is" (the other singles weren't too familiar to me). I like his rhyming and overall it's a fun album, though not always consisently great or interesting.
It’s long and lacking the bangers I’d expect from Eminem.
The hots don't hold up great, but you can hear why this took over the rap world.
Great album. I was the perfect age for this release, and it brought back good memories. I also had forgotten, but the I thought the skits were also good. Typically I hate rap skits, but these were well recorded and really added to the overall theme of the album.
Wat een blast from the past. Echt een top album!
What is it with this list and making me confront my long-held prejudices? First Green Day, now this... Don't get me wrong, I'm sure there are a lot of good songs in both their discography, I just think it's funny. And I mean, I did enjoy one of the two Green Day albums I've been forced to listen to! So I'll try to stay hopeful for this. I just hope this is the one where he's kinda homophobic 'cause at least that would be funny for me. I didn't know Eminem had started his career that late! I thought his peak had been during the 90's. Guess I was wrong. That initial annoucement is fine, needed? Maybe not. The word "impregnate" should never be used in a rhyme. But yeah, "My Name Is" is fun. Hate that stapling nuts line though. Oh hell yeah I love songs like Guilty Conscience that have a concept. But yeah, I guess the heavy topics that first track was talking about have arrived! Damn I love his performance here. The best rap songs to me are the ones where they aren't afraid to act a bit weird. The beats in this have been great, even if this third song isn't blowing my mind, it's still entertaining because of that. If I Had is pretty interesting. He manages to balance """deeper""" questions with mentions of sucking dick and kissing ass. Like it. '97 Bonnie & Clyde is an interesting take on that title. The storytelling is great. The diaper verse is kinda wild but hey whatever. Not the first time I've heard a rapper respond to the criticism of being bad role models for young men, but this might be a favourite. Love the different beat in My Fault. I wasn't expecting him to have a song from this angle, but I guess I really just had a prejudice against Eminem, sorryyy. Dispite the dumb title, I really like Cum On Everybody (except for the chorus actually). Rock Bottom is lyrically great, but the beat and chorus aren't that captivating. I Just Don't Give A Fuck doesn't hit for me. As The World Turns is another storytelling song, but it doesn't work the same way as previous ones. Also, did I hear it right, "gadget dick"? Oh ok. Yeah and the whole fatphobia thing gets tired quick (and yes I did hear the first track). Bad Meets Evil is ok. Not bad, but nod good either. Still Don't Give A Fuck is a fitting closer for the album. Not one of my favourites, but more exciting than the past few tracks. Fine I'm pleasently surprised! I knew that Eminem had some good albums, but I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. At first listen, there are no bad songs here, and I liked multiple. The beats are great. Could some tracks be cut to make the album a bit shorter? Sure, it would help it be more concise too, as it does drag on a bit too long. But as it is, it's pretty good. So yeah, nice experience here, bye.
Didn't care for the stories
Favorite Track: My Name Is
This is very hard to rate. I have an opinion but giving it a number just feels wrong, cause it’s pretty complex to analyze. Completely amazing concept record, listening to this again I can see the influence it still has in current hip-hop artists (let’s mention Doechii’s Denial is a River, for example). I just think the idea of this album is genius and it’s very, very well executed. Very unique and theatrical, it’s a perfect and horrifying movie, that you can clearly see in your head at all times. Eminem’s technical talent is undeniable. On the other hand, most of the lyrics feel dumb and for 15-year old boys (and offensive/mysoginistic, but it goes without saying). While I understand that this is supposed to be Slim Shady’s mind and perspective, which is twisted and perverted, I just think some things should stay in your head. Songs like Rock Bottom and If I Had touch deeper topics and struggles, and are my favorite songs on the record, they feel very timeless even today. So, to wrap up, even if controversial and awful at times, this is a pretty defining record in hip-hop history, and there’s no denying that. Giving it a rate just for my archive, but I don’t think a number can define this record.
Classic
Exhausting but excellent.
I enjoyed this, didn’t hate it and I’m definitely not an Eminem hater. But this is like the kid, quite literally, just fucking with you. Em keeps this up in his career with the “I’m crazy, I’m just fuckin’ wit you throughout his career…but it gets so much better when he gets older and wiser. Just like any immaturity….there’s some genius there, but it gets better.
Classic debut album.
Slim has better albums but this one is still solid if a little dated. Torn between a three or four... Assuming he has another on here somewhere
25 years ago I was all in on this. 25 years later...it feels more awkward than anything.
So, this one sounded a little immature to me when it came out, didn't really land with me. The ensuing decades have not tempered the immaturity, but I can appreciate a bit more the Eminem style and, yes, even the absurd storytelling to some extent. Still probably don't need to revisit this one.
An occasional part sounds good, but an overall no.
Quirky rap that Eminem is know for, at times fun, at times uninteresting.
11 year old me really loved this. Different at 37, but still enjoyed. Some songs are tough and lyrics are ridiculous but also some real high points. Enjoyed second half a lot. 4 partly off nostalgia. 3 is realistic. Not revisiting this often
One of the best albums from the GOAT. Grew up on Eminem - "My Name Is" might be my top karaoke track.
I get it. Eminem had be shocking to successful. It was a time in pop culture that allowed his success. His rhyming is technically impressive, but what he is poetically illustrating is simply lame and juvenile.
Nope. I haven’t been 12 in a long time.
Brilliant stuff from this new kid. Watch out for him, he'll go far
I did not realise Eminem's debut was this fire. I never usually listen to rap albums in full just because I never really enjoy them, but holy shit he killed this one. For the most part, the album is pretty pointless but that is what makes it so much fun, although we do have to look past the more problematic songs that have not aged well at all. A lot of the album are skits, which instantly makes his unique personality clear which makes him so different from the hip hop crowd of the time. His songs are very concept driven, with a lot of his music discussing his childhood and his own personal experiences, which we didn't really see from other artists of the time period. Of course there were some artists who did discuss similar topics but he is able to do this while maintaining his slim shady persona through more comedic elements. However, this album is very much a product of it's time and if this album was released now, there is no way it would slide. Most of his lyrics are very misogynistic and homophobic, and there are a few too many songs that point towards the narrative of slim killing his wife. It is pretty uncomfortable at times, but we have to remember that there is no way Eminem would even THINK about releasing an album revolving around these themes today, apart from if he is attempting to criticize someone else. However, even then these themes wouldn't be as blatant as they are in this album. There isn't a lot to say that hasn't already been said before, but that doesn't keep this album from being one of the most influential albums of the time. It has ultimately led to the creation of a highly influential figure within the genre, which has ultimately led to the diversity that we see today. It's pretty clear that he really wanted to piss off as many people as possible in his career, which is made clear from the very start of his career, and my god did he do that well.
Problematic masterpiece.
Honestly feel like this just doesn't hold up very well. Provocative in a way that appeals to 90s teens who love South Park. I find Eminem's cartoonish delivery quite tiresome as well.
Rating: 8.5/10 Starts off incredible and slightly loses its charm as it progresses. Highlights are amazing and lowest points pretty cringey, lyrical topics are more repetitive here than his later work. Still great flow, delivery, and production on here throughout.
I'm glad that he went on to correct some of the mistakes he's making here. Once again this genre delivers an overly long, self indulgent collection of music that time is forgetting.
OK, some familiar tunes. Not a rap fan but I could cope with this for a while
Repulsive but I was on the edge of my seat the entire time
vulgarity as artistic medium* YBA artists classic but it's interesting to think about how he used shock as a method of creating a name/style for himself, i also think the world/character building is just really interesting too fun in manic times for sure, also
Like many (most?) other rap albums on this list, I recognize his skill and cultural impact, but really did not enjoy.
Cringy ass album
Never liked Eminem. Still don't. I was 16 when this album came out and even then I found it way too juvenile and low brow. Now it's basically unlistenable. 1/5
I believe that I bought the "Just don't give a fuck" cassette single when it came out in October 1998. If I did not get it the day it came out I am certain that I bought it within weeks of its release. I was and am a big hip hop fan and 1998 was an interesting year because Tupac and BIG had both been shot the the preceding two years and the biggest hip hop artists in 1998 was either DMX or Master P at least that was the case in the Southeast. I listened to what was on the radio but was put off by the shiny suit rap that was played the most and listened to a lot of mixtapes when I was able to get them. 88.5 FM in Atlanta played "underground" hip hop on the weekends. They played not only local Atlanta artists but also artists from elsewhere and if memory serves me correctly they played either with permission or without the Stretch and Bobito show from New York. I did not hear Eminem on Stretch but I did first hear "Just Don't Give a Fuck" from a recording of this radio station. Sorry to ramble but a little context is needed as I get into my review because there is a version of Eminem and also this album that could exist potentially without "My Name is" and the MTV of it all. That version is to me much better but the argument can be made that this album without MTV and "My Name is" already existed and it is the "Slim Shady EP " or "Infinite" and no one or least certainly not 10 million people bought those albums. Both then and now I prefer the nasally/ underground/ battle rap produced by the Bass Brothers Eminem to the more catchy made for a large audience Eminem. When listening to this album again for the first time in more than 20 years I found myself waiting for the second half which contains my favorite Eminem songs and is less controversial (in comparison) than the first half which contains the three singles. In 1999 I would have given this a 4.5. It is not his best album and is probably the weakest of the first 3 but it is the last time that he sounded nasally (which I like) and tracks more with the "underground" style that I liked both then and now. 4.25/5
Not as impressed by this album overall. More noise than musical value. Barely a 3. Maybe not even, but +1 b/c I like his style regardless.
Classic Eminem. Is it his best work? I'd say no, but it's a hell of an album. I actually listened to the Death of Slim Shady album recently, so it's cool to listen to Slim's birth. The energy, the hunger, the insults, the no-fucks-given attitude. It's all there.
I remember all of the controversy surrounding this album when it came out, and not being allowed to listen to it. This may be the first time listening to the album front to back, despite having probably listened to all of the songs. Production values are incredible. Also, some lyrics may not have aged great.
Eminem is truly a master of his craft. His rhymes are incredible, his beats are great, and his lyrics are creative. Yes, some of these songs are very much a product of the time and culture when they came out and haven't aged too well, but they still showcase Eminems skills.
I've never been a rap fan. Passively listened to this and was really impressed by the wordplay, the humor, and messages. Will probably revisit. Easily 4 star. 1=Crap that shouldn't be here 2=I didn't like it but get why it's here 3=I thought it was ok or even like it, get why it's here, but won't revisit 4=I like it, will revisit 5=This is some of the best music I've ever heard and will continue listening to it
2 days ago, I rolled the follow up to this album. Today, I roll this. Honestly, I'm glad I rolled the follow up first, as it is largely a response to this album. Everything that The Marshall Mathers LP is about stemmed from the initial success of this album. A lot of the bars and references of MMLP make more sense when you've heard this front to back. I rated that album an easy 5 stars, and I'm very much going to do the same for this one as well. Eminem is now the first artist I've had more than once, which is pretty cool, as he's one of my faves. Again, all of the skits here are hilarious. Picking a favorite song is also impossible. Everyone knows "My Name Is", that's probably the hit on this album. But, "Guilty Conscience", "'97 Bonnie & Clyde", "Role Model", and "As The World Turns" are all bangers as well. Eminem is truly on the Mount Rushmore of rappers, well deserving. I'm pretty sad that my run of Eminem is over, it's been such a nice change of pace from the copious amounts of passable Rock this book has. Oh well, back to it.
Lol ok bro
Childish. Like some say, the beats are there, but those lyrics ...
This is a great album for the most part. There are a few misses, but they’re rare. It’s groundbreaking in that no one had really heard anything like this before. It was raw, offensive, crude, and way over the top in the most comical and ridiculous way. It’s too bad that his first two albums were his best and it was all downhill from there.
This was a good throwback album, I recognized a bunch of the songs and actually enjoyed some of the instrumentals, but Eminem still feels like something I can’t really take seriously, and he really tries to be taken seriously. But it’s fun!
Bouncy, funny, weirdly lighthearted. This album is dear to me. While there are undoubtedly some fillers on this one, the highs are super high and easily outweigh the weaker parts.
Hard to rate- groundbreaking at the time but pales compared to what comes after.
sigh. Eminem is a fantastic rapper - his wordsmithing isn't exactly highbrow on this album, but his writing can be brilliant. The Slim Shady persona was supposed to be shocking, saying things you "can't say". But, as it turns out, this is exactly what incels sound like. There is a frightening number of people who feel Slim Shady gave them permission to think this way about women - that they weren't alone in their violent fantasies. I don't want to be a downer here, but I'd much rather listen to another eminem record.
Its not terrible but its a long, angry hour of music for me to stick with. This album was ubiquitous for teen and pre teen white boys. And I do think it was a big contributor to the aggressive white male ethos that started really brewing st the time and has gone on to show itself in various ways throughout the last 2.5 decades.
Iconic production and delivery from one of the best rappers of the 21st century. Some dated themes and lyrics, but overall really enjoyable and energetic. Best Tracks: - My Name Is - If I Had - Role Model Worst Tracks: - Just Don't Give A Fuck Rating: 7.5/10
Banger
Nope. Tiresome stuff, thank goodness it’s just an EP.
I thought this would be a 5. There are too many skits and too many songs that just didn’t feel the same when I first heard the album. Still a 4 though as there are some solid songs and it launched his career.
3.5 ⭐️’s Didn’t seem so bad when I heard it back then lol
Eminem is by all accounts one of the most talented rappers alive. His way with words and his vocal delivery make this album great. He really shines on his first full length album. He showed that a white man from Michigan could rap as good as any west coast or east coast rapper. I love every song on this album as he introduces us to the world with “My Name Is” and explores themes of mental instability, violence, being poor, and self depreciation. The music production from Jimmy Iovine and Dr Dre is perfection. I like the whole album but to narrow it down, favorite songs are “Guilty Conscience”, “Rock Bottom”, and “If I Had”
I gave it a try. I did. But, god I fucking hate Eminem. As much as I could get through was just a misogynistic mess (in my opinion).
This album makes me want to shove nine inch nails through both of my eyelids, and does not age well. I mean I get Eminem and the impact he had on the industry, but he has never been my thing. There a handful of good lines, but I can't remember them now. The Slim Shady persona today just comes off as juvenile.
not bad, i appreciate the method of storytelling he brings with this album, wish we saw more of that in modern artists
Outstanding production and his flow is amazing but…lyrically repetitive and the skits between songs just don’t work for me. Too much violence in the lyrics over and over and over again. I see how it’s groundbreaking but just not my thing.
Well, it was only a matter of time before I got an album from Eminem on this journey. Given the Detroit rapper's continued presence within the culture, you'd figure at least an album or two of his would show up. We get to start with the album that broke Em into the mainstream, The Slim Shady LP. Slim Shady, Eminem's violent alter ego, originally made his debut on The Slim Shady EP, as a voice of anger and frustration for Em to vent through after the failure of his debut album Infinite. Unfortunately, the EP wasn't selling many units, and it certainly didn't stop Em from getting evicted from his home. The next best thing he could do was head out to Los Angeles and compete in the Rap Olympics, ending up in second place, and handing out his EP to the attending staff from Interscope Records. The EP was sent to CEO Jimmy Iovine and then shared with the founder of Aftermath Entertainment, the legendary rapper/producer Dr. Dre. Through Dre, Em got his second wind. This album is built upon the foundation of work by Em, Dre, Dre's frequent collaborator Mel-Man, and Em's previous producers, the Bass Brothers. As a result, these songs are bolstered by bass-heavy beats and well-done sampling akin to the West Coast hip hop and G-funk that Dre helped pioneer and Em felt influenced by. From "My Name Is" built off the sample of Labi Siffre's "I Got the...", to the drum-and-bass with prominent piano combination of "Guilty Conscience", to the haunting synth melodies that purvey in the background of "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" and "Rock Bottom", to the upbeat disco groove of "Cum On Everybody", to the guitarline and heavily distorted bass on "Bad Meets Evil", the soundscape of this record is vast but with this demented angle to match the persona of Slim. Granted, not every song I heard had the best backing track, such as the filtered scream sample throughout "Just Don't Give a Fuck" that became irritating, or the vocal filter placed around Em's vocals over the funk guitarline on the hook of "My Fault". But for the most part, these tracks have a solid base for Shady to come alive. At this point, we should get to the lyrical content. Like I mentioned earlier, Slim Shady was Em's violent alter ego, and through Em's still-developing but hungry lyrical flow and rhyming, Shady could go off with his cartoonishly violent stories. From his introduction on the track "My Name Is", to the angel and devil on the shoulder as played by Shady and Dre on "Guilty Conscience", to having his daughter help him throw mommy off the pier on "'97 Bonnie & Clyde", to the people that want to imitate him on "Role Model", to the perverse sex jam that opens with referencing Kurt Cobain's suicide on "Cum On Everybody", to the literal "Fuck the World" in a similar vein to 2Pac on "Just Don't Give a Fuck" and its sister track "Still Don't Give a Fuck", to the wild-west cold-blooded team-up with Royce Da 5'9" on "Bad Meets Evil", the venom which Shady spat through Em was palpable and had some good shock value for its time. There are even a few moments where, through Shady, Eminem shedded some light on his life problems, such as the school bully he faced on "Brain Damage" or the struggle to maintain a minimum-wage job on "Rock Bottom", and its those moments in nearly breaking character that stood out well in my view. That said, not every song has lyrically aged well. Besides the obvious references that have become dated, such as going onto Jerry Springer's show on "Role Model", there were some stories as told by Shady that I just did not find compelling to listen to. I wasn't invested in the accidental overdose of a girl on mushrooms on "My Fault", or the terrorizing of various women on "As the World Turns". The story of being a white trash drug dealer on "I'm Shady" seemed predictable by the time it came on, and the interpolation of Curtis Mayfield's "Pusherman" on the hook can be viewed as either kinda cool or cringe-inducing depending on perspective. Between these few half-baked songs and the multiple skits, the album becomes tedious in trying to maintain shock value for an hour. As such, I view The Slim Shady LP as more historically significant. This album brought one of the most prominent rappers to the limelight and helped influence a multitude of next-generation rappers. I know that Slim Shady has become a double-edged sword for Em, as the people kept clamoring for Shady while Em tried to kill him off more than once and try to move on. But at the end of the day, that dark side of humanity through Shady is an exploration that I found some enjoyment in.
it was just too weird for me
All timer
3.5/5. The production holds up impressively well. Dre’s beats are sharp, layered, and purposeful, giving the album a sense of momentum and precision. "My Name Is" still grabs attention with its strange charm, and "Guilty Conscience" plays out like a short film. "Rock Bottom" is a standout for its honesty and restraint. But revisiting the album now, the violent and hateful lyrics overshadow much of what works musically. The talent is obvious, but the content makes it a tough listen today.
This is as I remembered it. He was such a great lyricist and linguist but I never really liked the shock value of his rhymes. I passed up his headline performance at Altanta Warped Tour. I feel the same way about him now as I did then.
This was a fun nostalgia trip but a lot of the lyrics and sentiments are super cringe now. I didn’t pick up on his extreme “I wanna beat and kill women” vibe so much when I was 16.
I found the homophobia and misogyny really difficult to take. As well as the violence. I mean he is an amazing rapper and did really change the face of hip hop at the time. But I didn't think it really held up very well. I do really enjoy the self-deprecating songs like come on everybody and role model and as the world turns. Whenever he gets into crazy cartoonish type of stories those are fun!.
20 years later and this still hold up. I enjoyed it almost as much as when I first listened to it. Although I am not as versed in rap as in the other genres, it is hard to doubt his influence. And that doesn't count all the careers he ended of other rappers who talked smack about Haley.
• can appreciate the flow, but no like
Misogyny, bigotry and violence are a common theme in rap music, however I feel like such themes never have a good impact on women, especially because these themes are given a pass in the rap genre as they are so common. I feel like many of eminems lyrics are focused on sexually explicit or violent acts towards women. Even though these acts are metaphorical, they still don’t have any metaphorical repercussions which would suggest that these acts are bad (if that makes sense). So the listeners are only met with a popular artist rapping about misogyny with no negative consequences for their theoretical actions, which overall reinforces the constant cultural misogyny in rap and the idea that this behaviour is actually okay. I hope this makes sense, I’ve entered a food coma as I write this so it might not.
*I'm* the real Slim Shady
Cringe.
Is it a bit more than slightly outdated in attitude, yes. Is it still a great listen, also yes. A real classic and consistently great lyrics across the full album.
I used to love this album as an edgy teenager, I dont feel the same way anymore. The lyrical genius is undeniable, with a lot of funny and absurd bits. I get that slim shady is a character played by Marshal Mathers but there are some songs we're you can feel he's not joking (Bonnie and Clyde 97). I'm not a fan of the woman hating stuff. Fav tracks: My Name Is, Cum On Everybody, Rolemodel, Bad Meets Evil, Guilty Conscience Least fav tracks: Just Dont Give a Fuck, I'm Shady
Eminem used to be good. Who knew. Eminem’s crazy, over the top style of humor makes this a very enjoyable listening experience. Peel the humor away and you get a gritty exploration of working class frustrations, and venting of Marshall’s personal demons. His lyrics are a lot smarter than people give him credit for, he walks a fine line between the juvenile and the profound.
Slim Shady, you ridiculously precocious little snot you. Deft rhymes, wild delivery, creative, and damaged and childish as hell. Slim Shady? That boy needs therapy
Like that
Absolutely abhorrent lyrics. Depressing. Sad and disgusting... (mostly.) That being said, 5-10 greatest beats of all time and no bad tracks. So... four stars. Be honest.
Clever lyrics. Enjoyed most of these. Videos are great! We had a fish called ‘swim shady’ once..
another? ugh. i do think it's better than The Marshall Mathers LP, if only by a nose. "Rock Bottom", "Role Model", and of course "My Name Is" are exceptional tracks, and it's no wonder he shot to stardom off of that last one. also, "Bad Meets Evil" is actually pretty good, with Royce da 5-9 having a lot of good chemistry with Em (or Slim). even if "Still Don't Give A Fuck" is that classic "birds to the world" edgeball lyricism, the beat and Eminem's flow saves it from being simple horrorcore schlock. but god, when the Slim Shady comedy rap gets grating, it gets REALLY grating. when a prank call featuring the words "give you a piece of my ass" is funnier than your hilarious verses about a girl you wanted to fuck overdosing on... mushrooms? and ending up in a "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" style ugly-woman-chasing-a-man situation, you should maybe rework a few of the songs. "Guilty Conscience", one of the better regarded tracks here, is kneecapped by putting skits in the middle of the fucking song instead of just letting the verses flow like normal. like come on! i don't need a radio announcer for each character you want to be the impulsive side of! finally, the predecessor of "Kim" -- "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" -- is basically if that song was made a bit more palatable by taking all the raw anger and emotion and putting it through the lens of gimmicky innuendos between Marshall Mathers and his daughter. this makes the song worse in basically every way, from the framing of the situation to the corniness of Hailey helping Eminem dispose of her dead mom. as a result, the Slim Shady LP is a better record, but almost offensively shallow. maybe offensive in a few other ways, but none that actually got a reaction out of me. i really hope The Eminem Show is not on this list. i don't know how much more i can take of this guy.
It's a great album and a time capsule of 90's hip hop that is still relevant, but it may suffer from being a little too long. Some of the tracks could be shaved to be more impactful.
raunchy, violent, but pretty fun
never liked eminem that much dont know why
So original, so violent, so transparent. Remember first finding ‘my name is’ on late night rap show and was instantly taken by it. Similar feeling in how different, brutal and shocking it can be. Also clever lyrics and insight into hood/trailer life. Led me to look at his journey and understand more. Impressive. Maybe edging on repetitive. ‘My Fault’ stood out. (3.5)
As always, Eminem has great flow, solid music behind him, and clever wordplay. Unfortunately, he's using it to just be a dick. A clever dick, but still just a dick. It's shock for its own sake, and I guess it's the crown jewel of shock rap albums, but shock rap mostly sucks. This mostly sucks. It's an interesting record in many respects, as a shock rap album, as an early album from an artist that will eventually become one of the defining voices in the genre, as a time capsule of the turn of the century, as a work that expanded the rap audience, and as an example of a white man succeeding in a black genre. Still, it mostly is just schoolyard bully insults at nobody in particular.
tounge and cheek, rough around the edges with a few bangers and plenty of nostalgia
Slim Shadyn alku, mutta ei tää suoraan viittä tähteä saa. Paljon klassisia kappaleita, mutta muut on aika perus. Ei tarjonnut oikein mitään uusia yllätyksiä. Sanatkin sitä perus sekoilua. Parhaat: My Name Is, Role Model, Bad Meets Evil, I'm Shadt, Still Don't Give A Fuck
Iconic
I know I’m not supposed to laugh at this stuff, but…🤣. I figure as a woman I can get away with it more than some of you. I’m gonna save the 5th star for the Marshall Mather album, but if I could give this 4.5 I would.
Vaikea suhtautua sanomaan, mustaa huumoria vai naisvihaa
Eminem is such a skilled lyricist
Yes he can rap but this is miserable, hate-filled crap. Another one I never have to listen to again.
He has a line about wanting to fuck a 15-year old.
Man, this shit really sucks.
This aged like milk.
Don’t like eminem normally, but this was alright. Some tracks were pretty corny but all around okay
This one isn’t as harsh as The Marshall Mathers LP, but early Eminem has still aged poorly. Eminem raps very well and can rhyme like nobody else, but I really can’t abide such a violent album.
Je suis pas assez blanc désolé
Very fun and goofy. With a mix of serious ish tracks. Didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I did. 8/10
8/10 Eminem’s debut is one of a kind, and I think everyone can agree that no one had a debut this successful from rapping about murder, rape, and childhood trauma. Of course not all the lyrics aged well, but that’s part of the persona that Shady is. I can get a kick out of the absurdity of some lyrics, but what I get out of this album is the technical ability and Dre production. Songs like My Name Is and Role Model showcase this to me the best.
☀︎commentaires pré-écoute: oh no pas encore ☀︎encore une fois, les paroles sont… quelque chose. en fait, je trouve ça vraiment cringe. genre il veut se penser « tough » avec des paroles comme ça, mais ça marche vraiment pas. et sa petite voix gosse. et c’est tellement sexiste. il est hétéro, mais est-ce qu’il aime vraiment les femmes? ☀︎je me suis rendue à Brain Damage avant de réaliser qu’un album d’Eminem c’était assez. je suis plus capable.
not for me
Not worth anyone’s time.
Didn’t listen to the full album fan of Eminem in general though.
Ehhhhhghhhhhhewwwww
Hasn't aged super well, but still raises a chuckle and a gasp or two.
It's not aged well.
Bars to hang your insanity on. Quintessential Em. No skips
Favorite track: "'97 Bonnie & Clyde". In its genre, this records seems both historically significant and stylistically peculiar. There are some beats worth one's attention, just as there are moving lyrics. Eminem is indeed a notable hip-hop artist and this LP serves a good reminder about why the man's become such a star.
Damn, I got this just after Nick Cave's Murder Ballads.. I think the generator is trying to make me want to kill someone? The album is meh... I've never had much of an affinity to Eminem's horrorcore lyrics and whatnot, so the ceiling could only be so high here. 5/10
Absolutely neurotic album. The beats are sick, the lyrical content is crazy, but the album has a great flow to it. 8/10.
ne.
Someone should have given me this album when I was 12 I would have enjoyed it more. Does explain everything you need to know about Eminem
I never heard this album before. I'm not a huge rap or hip hop fan, and to be honest I found this album very basic and inferior in the musical aspect. I guess he's a good lyricist, but his themes sound very dumb and immature. I'm glad I listened to it because it's part of the history but not my thing
So I'm well aware that this is Eminem's second album, but as far as I was concerned in the early 2000s, it might as well have been his debut. Over a summer where I was working across various parts of Africa, all I had was this and his next album to listen to. Although I probably prefer the Marshall Mathers album, there's still a lot to like here, and the first few tracks are really strong. I like the horror-core humour, and I love the beats and delivery. I would probably give this around 4.5, but I'm going to round it up to 5 stars.
Quite enjoyed this. Not something I’d listened to before and I know it’s not very mature or grown up, but it kept my attention and I could see myself listening again.
disturbed album but eminem has a way of painting a picture with his music which is to be admired
The fine blend of a wordsmith and xbox live's voice chat. Skill definitely... but... ooh wowee look another edgy thing well done who's a good boy oh wow look another crime to rap about for the bingo chart oh wowee another group of people to pick on great job... It got old rapidly. I get the idea, I just think it's aged like milk and is repetitive. That said, some bits were interesting underneath the surface level of edgyboi. I don't think I'll listen again but get why it's on the list.
I just don't like this genre. At all.
nice surprise
En mis muchas predisposiciones musicales que he tenido en la vida, cuando Eminem saltó a la fama me parecía un pesado y eso de que rapeara hacía que me cayera más gordo. Grave error. Su música es genial y él me parece talentosísimo, y todos los discos que le he escuchado van de muy buenos a increíbles. Así que disculpe usted, Marshall Mathers, ya soy uno de sus entusiastas seguidores.
Funny but disgusting and stupid as fuck.
If I could give this 0 stars I would.
it's alright but i spent most of the time wishing i was listening to better rap songs
Not exactly my type of music but can appreciate the craft.
Never got what people see in Eminem. Even his “impressive” rapping sounds goofy and emphasizes technicality over actual quality. This album is overwhelmingly obnoxious and unnecessarily edgy. Just awful stuff throughout. Stan is the only saving grace on this thing.
Not aged all that well
There has been a period in my life, which I assume almost everyone goes through, when I used to really like Em's music, but that was for whatever project was "recent at the time". Seeing this being generated yesterday, I was not sure I wanted to listen to it, knowing none of his old music, and the overall problem of the music not resonating with me. I still decided to give it a listen the main aim for me here is to listen to new and good music. But unfortunately, 5 songs in I feel like I can't continue with this project at this moment in time. This is my first DNF and just 3 projects in, it's not looking good. But I plan to revisit this piece of work at a later time, maybe I'll enjoy it more then. Therefore the official rating stands at at DNF/10, but I will give it a star score when I am prompted in hope that I can change and give a proper rating later down the line when I give this album a proper listen. -17 April 2025
Hip hop peaked here.
Like high school all over again. Wild lyrics but serious rap chops.
A lot of the humor is at the level of a gross 13 year old, but some of it is clever despite that. I enjoyed a handful of tracks on this, but cringed at a lot as well.
2.75
Pretty much the same as the other Eminem album we had; some reasonably good production, talented rapping, but let down by the subject matter. Is this a different mix/edit of My Name Is than the single?
Always a party
I appreciate the dark sense of humor, but Eminem's work has never been for me, even back in the day. Liked some of the bases tho, like Rock Bottom's.
2.5
Blast from the past, some gross lyrics
Absolutely horrendous. Almost made me stop doing this challenge.
Interesting to see how these beginning tunes evolved into some of the massive hits Eminem put out in later works. Also interesting to hear some of the reviews on this album. Lots of praise for the beats, flow, technique, and general musical talent presented on this album. And in the same breath, a one star review solely due to the themes presented in the lyrics. If Eminem was rapping about rainbows and butterflies, would that evolve this from a one star to a four or five star album for these people? I’d posit that it would take away from the project. To me it doesn’t seem like he is advocating for violence but rather the opposite as this album is seeped in satire and mockery. I wouldn’t pretend to have deeply researched this album, but my thoughts now are that if you’re primary issue with the album is the harsh and offensive lyrics, you didn’t really get the point of the project.
I’m a massive fan of rap music and I do like Eminem but find a whole LP a struggle. That aside I don’t think I’ve listened to The Slim Shady LP in its entirety in about 25 years and I must say it’s fine, I can totally understand why some people would not be on board with it but I’m not one of them.
Nostalgia inducing
Cool album, lekker voor in de auto
Classic opening, classic juvenile humor. Hits a little less hard nowadays knowing people raised on this didn't catch the jokes within the jokes. But still enjoyable, and my name is will always be amazing.
Brings me back to high school but not what I care about anymore
Yeah I don't like Eminem. He is a talented rapper, and his albums are well-produced, but the content of his lyrics is juvenile and horrible. Sorry you had a rough life, doesn't mean you have to be an asshole.
That is a rough listen. So much rape, pedophelia, misogyny. The rhymes are good but if it’s still unpleasant what’s the point?
Not as good as The Eminem Show. This didn’t really age well
Can’t even get through 2 tracks
I can see why people would be turned off by the lyrics, having repeated violent, misogynistic and sexual themes, however Eminem as we all know in 2025 was doing so ironically and was saying these things in a way that was impossible notice. This is the album that truly started his run, and while not quite as great as best albums, this is a fun record with great rhymes and wordplay. Some of my favorite tracks were the classic My Name Is, Guilty Conscience with Dr. Dre, an interesting track conceptually with Dr Dre playing the angel on the shoulder and Eminem playing the devil of someone’s consciousness, and Just Don’t Give a F***. Solid fun album with a couple standouts but some lowlights. Could possibly be a 3.5, but 3 feels too low.
Ew
Meh
Urrrrrrrgh. Just a miserable listening experience. How does anyone still listen to this?
1999, une année charnière, un pied dans le cynisme fin de siècle, l'autre déjà dans l'inconnu numérique. Le rock alternatif que j'avais tant chéri commençait à se regarder le nombril, et le hip-hop était sur le point de devenir la nouvelle pop, le nouveau punk, le nouveau tout. Et puis, il y a eu ce type, ce gamin blanc, blond platine, qui débarquait avec la caution du Dr. Dre en personne, prêt à foutre un coup de pied dans la fourmilière bien-pensante de l'Amérique. Je vais être honnête, à l'époque, j'avais un peu de mal. Moi, le mec qui venait de se taper des années de post-punk, de noise rock et d'expérimentations sombres, je voyais débarquer ce phénomène avec un mélange de curiosité et de méfiance. Surtout que le buzz était assourdissant autour du "rappeur blanc qui va tout péter". On en avait déjà vu passer, des "nouveaux sauveurs", mais il fallait bien admettre un truc : le son était là. Et c'est la première chose qui frappe encore aujourd'hui en réécoutant "The Slim Shady LP". Avant de parler du bonhomme, il faut parler du parrain. Dr. Dre venait de passer une décennie à définir le son de la West Coast, et là, il offrait à son poulain des productions d'une propreté et d'une efficacité redoutables. Des boucles minimalistes, des basses rondes et menaçantes, des petits samples de guitare funky... La toile de fond parfaite, un décor de banlieue proprette sur lequel le personnage de Slim Shady allait pouvoir déverser ses fantasmes les plus dégueulasses. Sans la production de Dre, l'album n'aurait été qu'une mixtape de détraqué, mais avec lui, c'est devenu une superproduction de malade mental. C'est ce contraste qui fait toute la force du disque : le son est lisse, presque radio-friendly, mais les mots sont des lames de rasoir. Et les mots, parlons-en. Le personnage de Slim Shady, c'est le putain de Gremlin qu'on aurait arrosé après minuit. C'est le subconscient de l'Amérique blanche des classes populaires, gavé de culture pop, de frustration et de rage, qui explose en une gerbe de rimes techniques et de blagues de mauvais goût. C'est violent, c'est misogyne, c'est homophobe, c'est tout ce que vous voulez. Mais merde, qu'est-ce que c'est drôle et intelligent par moments. C'est un cartoon gore, un épisode de South Park sous acide. Eminem ne cherche pas à être un gangster, il ne se prend pas pour un dur, il se met en scène comme un loser magnifique, un type qui n'a plus rien à perdre et qui décide de dynamiter toutes les conventions. C'est là qu'on touche à la fois au génie et à la limite de ce disque. C'est pour ça que ma note ne décolle pas vers les sommets. "The Slim Shady LP" est un exercice de style brillant, mais encore un peu unidimensionnel. Le personnage de Shady est tellement énorme, tellement outrancier, qu'il prend toute la place. Les cibles sont faciles : sa mère, les filles, les figures d'autorité... C'est de la provocation adolescente, même si elle est exécutée avec une maîtrise verbale qui laisse pantois. On sent le potentiel, la technique est déjà là, affolante de précision et de flow. Mais l'artiste, Marshall Mathers, est encore caché derrière le masque grimaçant de son alter ego. En réécoutant ça aujourd'hui, avec le recul de ses oeuvres suivantes comme "The Marshall Mathers LP" ou "The Eminem Show", on comprend mieux. "The Slim Shady LP", c'est l'introduction, c'est la pose des fondations. Les récits deviendront plus profonds, l'introspection plus douloureuse, la critique sociale plus affûtée. Ici, on est encore dans le pur défouloir, le "regardez comme je peux être choquant". C'est nécessaire, c'est ce qui l'a fait connaître, mais c'est une première étape. Alors, 3 sur 5, c'est une note juste, c'est l'album qui a mis le feu aux poudres, qui a prouvé qu'un type pouvait venir du rap et avoir la même attitude nihiliste et provocatrice que les punks de 77. C'est un disque important, un marqueur de son époque, et une porte d'entrée fracassante pour l'un des artistes majeurs du 21ème siècle.
Jesus christ, I forgot how dark this was.
The language and misogyny don't bother me as much as how idiotic and immature this album is, obviously appealing to insecure teenage white boys and idiotic losers that didn't get enough love at home. I realize this is a parody and this is Eminem's or should I say, Slim Shady's fantasy life put to song or rap or whatever. I'm confused why this is so popular and why anyone would buy this, but clearly he has fan's, his fan's love him and continue to finance his career. No thanks, the fantasy is over for me.
Nostalgic. The soundtrack to my sophomore year of high school.
The introduction of a genuine talent who likely has much more purchase with 13 year olds.
Even knowing it’s meant to be satirical, this feels super juvenile. I thought the same when it first came out, and I was only 14 then. The skill is there, and some hints at the stronger work to come, but this is just an okay album.
Intro’s pretty original and fairly good for an intro. “My Name Is” is a great song for the first song off his first album. Beats from Dre are really solid. “Guilty Conscience” is a really fun and original idea for a song. You can tell he’s having fun while making this and it’s infectious in a lot of places. Other places it feels like he saying things only for shock value. I get the anger aspect of it and wanting to communicate that, but it mostly gives an air of, “Look how edgy I am”. Can be a little cringey. Anyways, I enjoy most of these songs. A whole Eminem album is a bit much for me, personally, but this one’s good. 4/5
Can we just stop making out that every 13-15yr old boy is a masogonist, because they are not. Shit album
I promised I would listen to the first minute of each song before I skipped to the next so I would at least give this a chance. I didn't make it past that minute on any song. I found it pretty non-musical and the lyrics I heard were juvenile. I know I am not the target audience for this in general but I don't understand or relate to this at all.
eh
I was dreading diving into this album, but I knew I had to get it off the list sooner or later, so I tried to be optimistic. Maybe it would be one of those albums I’d be hesitant to start but would end up enjoying as a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. It was indeed a trip down memory lane, but it reminded me of my immature, lost teenage years and the similarly lost souls I hung out with back then. Perhaps it was relatable back then, which explains why it has no appeal to me 25 years later. The album is filled with goofy, silly, and childish rap, with jokes and punchlines driven by a juvenile sense of humor aimed at teenagers. The more serious and aggressive elements, driven by anger and attitude, also seem targeted at a younger demographic still trying to find their way in life. Overall, this is one of those albums that didn’t age well. It had its moment in the spotlight and served its purpose, but I believe it should stay in the past.
great i love this album
В своё время был классный альбом, но точно не на века
The singles were okay, the rest of the album was pretty poor.
Strange and sad and even sometimes funny. Parody album, almost, but not sure if the intent because this is a genre I never listen to. Also just not a lifestyle I relate to in any capacity, but good to have insight.
6.5/10
Never a huge fan of Eminem's music, though I recognize his obvious talent. It was always just too acerbic for my taste. Like, I'm glad he's out there doing his thing and I can understand where his rage came from. I guess I just never had that same resentment for people (and especially women) that he did in order to really connect with this material. Glad he seems to have chilled out later in life.
Explicit and murder. Liked Bonnie and Clyde though.
No wonder our parents were worried about us listening to this…
I don’t like what he’s saying :/
OVERALL: I've been meaning to listen to an Eminem album, and I've listened to 17 rap albums already, but none were by Eminem. After listening, I can confidently say that I understand the Eminem glaze. There are some weak songs, and most of the skits aren't the best, but when it's good it's really good. And thank god basically every song is really good. He really puts a lot of character into basically every song, and when he isn't Slim Shady he becomes very emotional and vulnerable. Songs like Role Model, Still Don't Give A Fuck, and Bad Meets Evil are good examples of Slim Shady and the amount of character on this album, while If I Had and Rock Bottom show Eminem as Marshall Mathers. Pretty good SONG AVG: 8.7 PERSONAL RATING: 9/10 Public Service Announcement: Skit. I've heard many good things and songs from Eminem, so I'm pretty excited to hear this. Pretty nice little intro. I know skits are pretty common on older rap albums, so hopefully they're pretty good. SKIT/10 My Name Is: Honestly, I don't think I've heard much of this song outside of the chorus. Pretty fun, the production isn't the greatest but it's still good. I don't really like the background effects that much. Pretty solid performance, the lyrics are fine and his flow is pretty good. I've heard people call this one of Eminem's most defining songs. Pretty good I guess. 7.75/10 Guilty Conscience: Don't really like the introductions and the interlude, everything else is pretty good. Nice production. I really like the concept of this, where Dr. Dre is basically abandoning is past and Eminem is embracing it. Great flow, and the lyrics are pretty nice. The raping a 15 year old girl part is weird though. "Wait, what if there's an explanation for this shit? What, she tripped, fell, landed on his dick?" is pretty funny ngl. 9.25/10 Brain Damage: I've heard really good things about this song. I also know that his bully sued him for this song. Really nice storytelling, pretty good exaggeration (I hope) of his experience with bullying. Also really good lyrics and pretty good flow, and his voice is pretty nice. 9.5/10 Paul: This is 16 seconds long. I guess it's good? SKIT/10 If I Had: Pretty big tone change. Pretty emotional, while still keeping some of the same lyrics that Slim Shady is known for. Pretty powerful, shows how he grew up with nothing and still didn't really have anything at this point. Nice production. I guess his flow is slightly weaker. 9.25/10 '97 Bonnie & Clyde: I feel like the intro takes too long, but once the song starts it gets really good. Holy shit, this is Kim part 2. Pretty good storytelling, basically tells us the story of Kim and why he killed her through the lens of Hailie. Pretty haunting, great production and his voice definitely sounds like a dad telling his child something while hiding some details, really good overall. 9.75/10 Bitch: Another skit. I did some digging, this is a real voicemail by someone who dated the A&R person. Kinda interesting ig. SKIT/10 Role Model: I've heard this one before. I like the production, and the lyrics represent Slim Shady very well. Pretty fun, nice flow and rhymes. "I tie a rope around my penis and jump from a tree" is pretty funny out of context. Really good overall 9.5/10 Lounge: Skit. Pretty nice as a segue into My Fault. I guess it's good. SKIT/10 My Fault: What is the "pizza mix"???? Nice story, but I think Eminem's singing is kinda weird. Pretty fun and surprisingly feminist, the crying at the end was very unexpected but also a really good detail. The rest of the song feels very unserious, especially for the topic, but it sounds good so it's fine I guess. 8/10 Ken Kaniff: This skit is over ONE MINUTE LONG. Pretty funny. SKIT/10 Cum On Everybody: Eh. The chorus is carried by Dina Rae so much, but still sounds fine. The verses don't really stand out to me, the flow in like the second half of verse 3 is good. Sounds good, but isn't much of anything else. Above average production. 6.5/10 Rock Bottom: I've seen people call this the best Eminem song, let's see if they're right. Amazing production, genuinely might be perfect. Very emotional, shows Mathers' state at the time with incredible lyrics. Really good flow. 10/10 Just Don't Give A Fuck: Weird screeching, weridly works??????? Other than that, the production is very good. Great flow, really good lyrics. Kinda like Rock Bottom but rapped by Slim Shady instead of Eminem. Slightly worse, mainly because of the screeching. 9.25/10 Soap: Skit. Sets the soap opera vibe for the next song. SKIT/10 As The World Turns: "Duh-dah-duh-dah-duh-duh, go-go gadget dick!" is maybe the funniest lyric of this album so far. Pretty creative storytelling, also pretty goofy but still works. Nice overall, kinda captures the whole essence of the album so far. 8.5/10 I'm Shady: Holy shit that chorus is awful. Kinda similar to Pusherman by Curtis Mayfield, which is a song I've heard because of this generator so that's nice. Nice production. The verses are pretty fun, but the god forsaken chorus brings this from a high 7-low 8 to a high 4. Also the outro isn't that good. 4.75/10 Bad Meets Evil: The name sounded familiar, later realized it was the name of the Eminem and Royce Da 5'9 duo. I'm gonna be honest, I forgot to write a review because I was very invested in this song. Great production, great lyrics, great concept, great flows. The only thing holding it back is the weird cowboy, but it still works with the overall theming. 9.92/10 Still Don't Give A Fuck: I don't think he gives a fuck. Fantastic production, the fake out intro is pretty good. Really good overall, less good lyrically than Just Don't Give A Fuck but better in terms of production. Great ending to this album. 9.9/10
OK. I've heard this album many times before. It's a bit hard to get past the fact that it's just a shithead kid rambling about vulgarities. But when you think of the artistry in the lyrics, the rhyming, the storytelling, it's really an incredible listen. Sure, some lines and aspects haven't aged well. But I feel like most of it was just as offensive now as it was then. As far as how it lines up in Em's discography, I don't think it's better than the MMLP... but it's a pretty solid starting point for one of the most decorated rappers in history.
It can be simultaneously true that this is utterly loathsome on multiple levels and also cool as hell, and funny, and banging and perhaps a valuable window onto the state of American culture in its time. In other words, one struggles to know just how one feels about this.
довольно прикольно, но я просто не выкупаю прикол рэпа, мне тяжело понимать текста из-за американского акцента и кучи фразеологизмов, 3/5
I don't think I can look at this objectively at all, it's just so tied to it's context and like my first real deep dive into rap. That being said, I can't help but love it. I mean it has 97 Bonnie and Clyde, Guilty Conscience, My Name Is, some solid hits. The sheer lyrical gymnastics that he can do are amazing. And he's just great at making some infectious beats. I don't hate the content either especially in light of the more recent work he's put out. I think it works in terms of an album written as Slim Shady. Is it his best album? No, but it still holds up and I can still happily listen to it all the way through.
Before listening: Excited as this is even known to me as part of HipHop history. Starting with a satiric disclaimer the album begins to tell Stories of Eminems Alter Ego Slim Shady. Typical HipHop only slightly better. After listening: Still not my thing but I will relisten and understand it's place on the album.
Interesting and very angry. I found it a bit hard to listen to, but the passion is there.
This was pretty much the last time Eminem was relevant. It’s the last time he really had a sense of humor. The last album before he became mad at everything and needed to sound angry in almost every song. This is the perfect fun hip hop album. Regardless of how serious the content of the song is. It made me a fan but oh how quickly I walked away . It’s hard to pick out a choice cut because the songs are so close together in goodness. I chose Bonnie and Clyde. I like to put it on for my wife and remind her what would happen if she left me. Uhhh Did I say that out loud? Choice cut: 97 Bonnie and Clyde
Decent album, with clever wordplay and a gem of a song in "Guilty Conscience". 2.5 but closer to 3
1. Rock Bottom 2. My Name Is 3. As The World Turns 4. Guilty Conscience 5. Role Model 6. Just Don't Give A Fuck 7. '97 Bonnie & Clyde 8. Brain Damage 9. I'm Shady 10. Still Don't Give A Fuck 11. If I Had 12. Bad Meets Evil 13. Cum On Everybody 14. My Fault *Skits omitted*
Unnecessarily violent and misogynistic.I love Eminem but this has not aged well.
crazy fucking lyrics and i guess that’s the point, respect tbh. I really like how coherent it is too, like in the last song he calls back to previous ones
Eminem is a single god. Literally every album has at least one or two songs that are pure masterclass. But somehow I have difficulties listening to a whole album of his. Maybe we should have put the best-of album in the list, this would have been an easy 5/5
I always found Eminem annoying, so I never really have this album a chance. I guess it's better than I remember in that he really is a good story teller and can be pretty clever, and the production is pretty solid. Also points for being open, self aware, and self deprecating, even if it doesn't always work. Unfortunately there just aren't any good songs, his flow just doesn't work for me, and it's all pretty juvenile.
I dunno, adolescent, angry, kinda stupid - not a lover of his flow, the reliance on a relentless end rhyme ends up sounding a bit Dr zuess - he refuses really ever to say anything - the images or narrative are very introspective and self interested without really exploring ideas. It's confessional I suppose but a bit one dimensional. Dr Dre's production is plodding and somewhat groovy but I could live without it. I dunno - very American - reminds me of school shooters, WWF and kids setting fire to deodorant cans with lighters.
Fun beats with truly awful lyrics. A few songs I enjoyed but just so violent and misogynistic that I couldn't enjoy it overall and I wouldn't trust any man who does. Objectively I think teenage boys hearing this album makes the world a worse place. Favourite: My Name Is
some great some eyepoppingly yikes. funny tho fav = cum on everybody
Shite
So as most know, this album comes out with a bang! Like that’s first song isn’t just the best song on the album, it’s also one of Eminem’s best. Great super catchy rap song and along with most of the album the humor still holds up. It thankfully hasn’t become like cringey and uncomfortable. The production on this album is also really extraordinary. It’s so crystal clear and sharp. My only complaint about this album is I feel it slowly burns out as opposed to an explosion. I feel another aspect holding this album back is the tone. There’s some pretty dramatic changes in serious and comical moments. That’s not necessarily a negative though, it just shows that this album is a rollercoaster. It doesn’t have a lot of variety but that’s to be expected on most rap albums of this time. Seriously though this album is an all time great.
I listen to Stan often, but never heard The Two of Us, which changed the context of it. Stan makes more sense but is somehow less powerful. He’s a copycat rather than a desperate guy who put his own girlfriend in the trunk without that context. Anyway, the album is great and makes the different personas clearer. Not sure which I’d come back to, probably the whole album as a single experience.
Cool! Würde es nicht ständig hören, aber cool.
There are some catchy songs and he's definitely talented. But he is clearly trying to define himself by his edginess and shock value. If you want to say something controversial, that's fine. But I'm just bored by the whole message that he's this victim because everyone wants to censor him.
Ugh. So much violence against women and general utter disrespect for women. Being edgy at the expense of a marginalized group isn't something that resonates for me when it comes from a straight white dude. What a waste of flow style and lyrical talent when it's used for such horrendous songs. I can't appreciate literally *any* song on this album. If you want to make a statement, Marshall, then talk about politics or injustice, not shock and awe value.
Eminem’s flow is unique and this album was definitely influential. But I agree that if not for the nostalgia people wouldn’t be so keen on lyrics. Personally I enjoy The Eminem Show more.
Classic. Eminem was on his good shit for this album, I can see the argument that the lyrics aged badly but I just see them as a product of the time so I don’t care so much about that, Dre production hits as hard as ever, and the storytelling tracks were dark but fun to listen to. this album perfectly shows what was to come for Eminem while being great in its own right. Rating: Really Great (Strong ☆☆☆☆) Favorite Tracks: Guilty Conscience, My Name Is, Role Model, Brain Damage, My Fault (look up the clean version, it’s funny), As The World Turns, Still Don’t Give A Fuck.
Dated. Hasn't worn so well, has it?
I'm a bit torn about this. Eminem has undeniable talent, but on the other hand, this is so cheesy and hard-trying that it's just too much.
Degenerate garbage
The Good: it’s a Long Play! The Bad: which is a lie… as this came out as a CD… The Ugly: The Slim Shady CD sounds like a covert government agency… Hi, my name is… and what an impact that song had on those who were not that much into rap back in the ‘90s Maybe more people tuned in as MM is white? Maybe more people tuned in as MM did skits in his videos? Whatever the reason might have been, MM showed up out of nowhere and people paid attention. Now, rap still isn’t my thing, but the way that MM rhymes is third to none, as second to none is Jacques Brell.. you might want to look him up. What do I give this LP? I don’t know… I liked some stuff, didn’t like some other stuff… 3* down the middle...
Top 3 greatest rap albums ever. Only one song I dont relly like bit ot still great in the album as part of hos amazing storytelling Simply perfection recorded.
It’s a better listen that the following-up Marshall Mathers LP but it’s still a slog to get thru. As trashy as it is, it still provides entertainment at times but the beats are so bad that any re-listen value is shot. The skits are still bad and I just end up annoyed more often than not. 2 stars
As with the other Eminem album I listened to for this project (Marshall Mathers LP), I was surprised by just how puerile it was. I like some Eminem songs and generally considered him a pretty skillful rapper, but it’s hard to take most of these lyrics seriously.
Great, the first time I listened. The second time I listened, it was a bit tiresome. I got fed up with his nasal voice after a while. 7/10
Unfortunate to be served this rather cringeworthy rap staple the day after 3 Feet High and Rising. It really shows this record up to be limp, tinny and problematic. When I was fourteen this served as a stepping stone for my entire generation to Dr Dre and the universe of worthy hip-hop beyond, and for that reason it probably belongs in the 1001 Albums book. But I really don't ever want to hear it again.
Very immature, hasn't aged the best, not something I'd listen to out of choice, some ok songs
Absolute banger.
there little glimpses of Eminem's brilliant songwriting and story telling, but too much of this album is so try-hard and boring for me to give a fuck. Like I feel like this isn't even that offensive and yet this album at several moment acknowledges how twisted and deranged it is. relax bud. Other than the intense misogyny, I feel this hasn't even aged that bad subject matter wise (maybe i missed something idk i likely did) I feel like I can get this exact thing from early tyler, the creator and have it be far more creative and provocative (mainly because he was obviously very inspired by this era of Eminem). Although I haven't listen to his early albums in a very long time, so they might equally suck ass
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Nothing that hasn't already been said. Mushrooms is a favourite
I definitely cringe listening to this these days and paying attention to the lyrics, but I still love the rhymes. This one will always be up there for me if not purely for nostalgia's sake.
Definitely hasn't aged well, but when this first came out I was too young to really pay attention to what the lyrics were actually saying. I just sang the words, thinking it was cool that there was a good while rapper. I like it for the nostalgia though.
tlw. gute Sachen dabei, grundsätzlich aber nicht meine Richtung
This is the 2nd Eminem album in the past week, and I expect this one to be worse than his 2nd album. A lot is very amateur, the skits are not fun(ny), his later albums are much better. The talent is there, but the content hasn't aged well, 1* Highlights: my name is
I wouldn’t consider myself a big Eminem fan but I definitely expected more from this one. I don’t have a problem with edgy shocking lyrics when they’re done well but a lot of the time they come off feeling adolescent. My Name Is, Rock Bottom and Bad Meets Evil are definitely the stand outs on the album. The Dre production is usually pretty outstanding and I’d love to hear some new lyrics over these beats. Eminem’s performance itself is sometimes pretty good, his writing style is fun and expressive, not yet at his best but clearly showing talent and a hunger for getting better. Unfortunately so many of the tracks are just groan inducingly boring with some over the top violent lyrics that end up being predictable and edgy for the sake of being edgy. I’d rather the edge be turned up to 11 and veer into more of the absurdism found elsewhere in Eminem works, but it sits in this middle ground which ultimately loses its bite pretty early on the album. Overall 2/5
Already had one Eminem album on here This is more of the same I get that it was innovative and edgy at the time, but it hasn’t aged well and is cringey
This….isn’t as good as it was when I was 12. Sadly. I like maybe 1 track and I can’t remember what it is
I was today years old when I realised that 'palms are sweaty' is a callback to Brain Damage. Was a good first album, used to listen to it a lot, then the 2nd albu. came out and I only went back to maybe 3 songs on here.
It’s fine. I like the beats, I feel his pain and frustration through satire.. it’s just still not my vibe. Glad I listened all the way through.
Do you think he looks back on this and thinks yeah this wasn’t great was it…
Can't beleive this is the first time I'm hearing this! Hearing Eminem on the radio is inevitable, and it's such a shame that nothing from this release is on the air - although it makes sense why it isn't. This slaps better than pretending airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars. He's lyrical, he's witty, he's grungy and repugnant, he's not trying to be black, he's Marshall fucking Mathers.
Some pretty messed up stuff but also good
When Eminem is good he's good, but a lot of the early stuff is just so misogynistic and cringey.
had my fist in my mouth at points, but ultimately, you have to salute the utter audacity
A ton of shock and awe here. Crazy to think how much things change in a span of a year or two with his next album.
Might listen again, but not my favorite from Eminem; heavy on the nostalgia, even now I find the lyrics to some of these songs kind tough to swallow, but his flow is undeniable. A pretty solid three. Faves: My Name Is, If I Had, I'm Shady, Just Don't Give a Fuck, Bad Meets Evil, Still Don't Give a Fuck.
Eminem is zo nu en dan wel leuk, maar dit album is hem toch niet
A strong showing from Eminem- I can see how this put him on the map. He clearly is both lyrically talented and a skilled rapper. Still- I found the tone and subject matter to be a sign of both the times and his age/position in life. While I respect what he was going for, it did come across as a little one dimensional. Overall- good album, enjoyed some parts.
Classic eminem
Was funny but wouldn't listen to this on a daily basis
I remember buying this album after hearing My Name Is on the radio and being impressed. I've listened to this countless times, although it's been years since the last time. I thought this would be easy to rate, but it's not. Eminem's rhyming prowess is on full display, but lyrically this is juvenile. Skits have always been a terrible idea, even if I do know these ones word for word. It's brash and outlandish but hasn't aged well. Even with all the problems I can't deny its historical importance. There's a reason I bought the album after only hearing just one track. It was a game changer.
This sucks fucking shit how did this guy have a career
Sometimes I wonder if I'm just naive, but for me the gross exaggeration of the Slim Shady character hits as extremely effective social commentary. I think this album shows so much wit, intelligence and talent.
Eminem is an amazing storyteller. Via rap, he paints a vivid picture of a particular scene happening in the song, which is often a profanity laced scene that is sometimes quite shocking and disturbing. Whether you're shocked, offended or not, you have to acknowledge the artistry here.
Ew.. no
“We hit the trees 'til we look like Vietnamese people.”
Not nearly as good as it was when I was 14. Just seems like offensive for offensives sake and nothing else. Few good songs though. Two stars
I guess you have to acknowledge how far this pushed the needle when listening to this project, even though it doesn't really appeal to my/modern sensibilities too much. A few good songs on here, but just doesn't offer much outside of really technical, profanity and shock material-laden bars - the production to me feels a bit dated and isn't super exciting, and the amount of skits on this thing is egregious. 2.5/5.
Lyrically very interesting
Back when Eminem was fun and not so angry.
Stabilt album, även om tidiga Eminem har en mer barnslig ton
Eminem really is talented. It's just a shame 90% of his output is corny edge lord shit. I was definitely the target demographic for this when it came out (15/16 year old white boy from the suburbs) but even back then I didn't vibe with it.
lowkey a 1 or a 2. lyrics suck. uhhh every song sounds the same. gonna be real i think that one eminem album could maybe get a 3, but not this one. got one okay song that doesn’t like pmo
Pre-listening thoughts: you know how when we got A Tribe Called Quest I said “every time we get a rap/hip hop album I jump for joy”? Well, I take that back. I forgot Eminem was on this list. Twice. Post/during listening thoughts: see skits are ok when the person delivering/writing them are funny. Eminem is not funny 👎👎👎👎. And literally every other line on this album is misogynistic and disgusting towards women. I HATE YOU EMINEM 😡😡😞😞‼️‼️‼️ 1/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: I needed to avoid this before I died and I failed Fav tracks: I literally don’t know what’s gonna end up on my playlist. Like dude. What am I supposed to do Least fav tracks: yes
Fun disgusting cringe. Already as a teen when this came out I thought it was too much. But that’s the appeal of course. The depravities comes packaged in such a joyous word play that I can’t help but enjoy it. Even though I am 25 years older and should know better it still resonates with a part of me.
Terrible, hard listen
Didn’t love it but didn’t hate it either.
I don’t think I’d ever listened to the lyrics until this moment.
3/5. Something I noticed through this album, Eminem is pretty good at writing catchy hooks and choruses. The lyrics are so wild and over the top it's hard be offended by it but I do believe he is feeling all the emotions, even if he does not act like it. I think therapy could have helped his issues of misogyny and suicidal thoughts but then I guess his rap career would have ended much sooner. This album, and especially the follow up, redefined what rap could be, an important one for sure. His lyrical and rapping skills are some of the best, and his comical tone really makes him stand out. However, some of the lyrics do not age, and not even in the graphic way, they are just not funny or smart anymore. It was an enjoyable listen but not something I'm recommending often. Best Song: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, My Fault
This did not age well. I mean this is Eminem. Incredible vocal delivery, childishly vulgar lyrics of over the tops violence mixed with moments of deep honesty. In the early album there are a lot of skits which are absolute skips. It’s Eminem then it should be on the list but I don’t recommend anyone listen to this.
Bleak, gritty, rough at times but incredible vocabulary and several enjoyable tracks. Worth a listen!
I had this album back in the day too. It was pretty revolutionary and poised Eminem as one of the top rappers of his time. Highly recommend for any Eminem fans. It's not one I'd reach for regularly today.
Puerile effin n Jeffin.
just murdered the alphabet
nah
"I don't give a fuck, god sent me to piss the world off" - a perfect quote to sum up this album I grew up listening to Eminem, and the lyrics don't really shock me anymore. I've always assumed it was an alter ego when he raps. I do understand why people find it offensive though! I knew a lot of these songs and skits already, and even though I'm not usually a fan of skits, it was enjoyable! My Name Is - probably the biggest song on the album, but there's quite a few big tunes on this one I think my score was influenced a lot by nostalgia, because some of these songs did not age well lmao (still think they're bangers). Eminem is also very good live so I'm probably biased 😆 5 ⭐️
Entertaining trailer-park rap album.
Edgy as all hell but theres a charm here.
Dark album with bits of humor sprinkled throughout. I've always loved the way he bends words. Probably his best album imo.
Honestly, i was surprised, when i saw this album here.
I can accept it for what it is and was at the time. It’s not really for me though, I’ll never listen to it again.
Call me old fashioned but all the ‘look how cool I am talking about raping people’ is a no. Music , 3
Listened to parts of every "song" but had to skip through them. Offensively trashy. Nothing with such poor grammar is going to get more than a one from me. Just can't.
"im robbing a bank tomorrow and when the cops come for me imma tell them it was my alter ego countess boochie flagrante" - tumblr user hoebutmadefashion, 2014 eminem is a talented rapper but this is an album made for 13 year old boys in 1999. its so cringe
Still like a bit of Eminem…
Felt a little conflicted by this at times but overall, couldn't help but be won over by the album. Some lyrics aside, I enjoyed the experience thorougly
Das Lied in dem er seiner Tochter erklärt wie er seine Frau in den Fluss schmeißt ist das Beste
Good, but I can’t get behind the violent wife killing tracks
Pretty much enjoyable record
The album was quite long but with some enjoyable beats here and there. I guess Dre's touch is what makes this album acceptable for me. Will not become an Eminem fan for sure 2.5
2- Stars (4/15)
Sorry, but just no. I get that Slim Shady is like a dark urge alter ego and that Eminem is going for shock factor, but this made me want to throw up. I guess I'm Zoe. The one plus: It is cool to see him start blossoming into his angry boy rapping flow that made him so good, with the standout tracks of Just DGAF and Still DGAF.
Pretty enjoyable. This was a needed change in our listens recently. Eminem’s story telling is on another level and Dr Dre produced something great. My name is standout track. This came out at the perfect time.
I understand why this album makes the list because it's a genuinely unique and creative album, but there literally isn't a single song/spoken word poem on this album that I would ever want to hear again. The beats are sub-par and unexciting (somehow it even misses the mark for a simple boom-bap beat), the subject matter is unappealing and comes closes but almost always misses the mark on meaningful introspection. The rhyme schemes are creative but wasted (imo) on bad songs. I seriously struggled to finish this, would've rather kept listening to the Verve. 1/5 as a musical album, 4/5 as an album that is probably worthwhile to make the 1001 list.
Uh, Guilty Conscience is... a lot. I know that Eminem is famous for his transgressive style but, gee I dunno. This album ain't it. I like many of his singles, but I don't know why this album was chosen, nor do I like it very much. And the domestic violence on '97 bonnie and clyde. I know murder ballads are a thing, but it's too much for me. 2 stars because it's musically impressive at times, but it's just too much.