Reviews (page 8 of 12)
No me gusta el Hip Hop. Lo sé es Eminem, pero no me gusta nada este género.
Eminem definitely has talent - Stan is pure brilliance - but none of that is on this album. This is some of the worst garbage I’ve ever heard. Just a bunch of violent, “I’m so mean and tough” posturing. The fact that this is so highly regarded makes me sad for society as a whole. And if the argument is that it’s a character called Slim Shady, well it’s an awful character and not one that I would want to listen to. Even that is faulty, though, because as “Slim Shady” he repeatedly refers to himself by his actual name. So if it’s a concept, it’s poorly executed. A bunch of hateful, unnecessarily vulgar, obnoxious garbage. Yes, i understand you don’t care what I think, Marshall, you’ve said it plenty. So much that I think you doth protest too much.
Can’t not hear the stupidly raunchy lyrics
Nunca habia escuchado el LP en verdad, and I gotta say its aight, a high 3 cuz of the rhymes and flow. No sabes que, a low 4 por como manejaba temas tan maquiavelicos y estupidos pero still made me bop my head.
lo recordaba mas interesante, no envejeció nada bien este proyecto. Sumamente edgy y nada realmente interesante que aportar. Mr. Controversy here simplemente juega q use cosas horribles puede decir mas rapido en el menor tiempo posible en un album que realmente es meh. Impactful para la epoca pero era un Eminem que empezaba, después si se consolidó mejor como showman. 5/10
Envejeció como la leche. Un buen par siguen siendo bangers tho.
Extremely obnoxious album created by an empty-headed white kid who thinks raping is gangsta, and gives him a pass to being a misogynist, homophobic douchebag.
It's a catchy album, and I see why it's very popular, but I personally have a problem with the level of violence portrayed.
Nice debut—Eminem is a beast, dropping line after line. He's been a beast since day 1—full of anger and cynicism. However, this album tends to be a little long, which is a common trait throughout his discography.
Stupid fun with good rhymes and some content that has not aged well at all. Still worth listening with an understanding of the moment in time when this was created.
Loved this album as a teenager. 25 years later I see why it was so polarizing. However, I don’t think the sound aged very well, and I find it pretty corny.
2-3 decent songs nevertheless boring
No thank you. Immature lyrics. Immature concepts to sing about. As if a 13 year old made an album.
Not really a fan. Loved the sample on My name is.
Just awful. I love hip-hop, but this is just a poor attempt at shock to get a reaction from people and be controversial. His nasal, whiny voice grates on me so much, and if it wasn't for the great Dre beats, I wouldn't have lasted more than three tracks.
Incredible debut from one of the greatest MCs in history
Great beats and skillful verses, but I find it difficult to "like" this type of album because I don't understand singing so much about murder and hate and horrible things so much. I know it's satire, but the parts that aren't silly fun are just so dark.
Hard to rate anything from Eminem. I don't really like the sound of his voice, but the flow is pretty good. I don't typically listen to much rap, but I generally find the beats catchy. The lyrical content is generally abhorrent, but they're also intentionally subversive and offensive. I can (and very often do) enjoy intentionally offensive stuff in the realm of comedy; I love a good irreverent TV show or stand-up comic. Not much of what Eminem does is played for laughs, yet I also don't take most of it seriously. I dunno. I can't help but enjoy much of his stuff even while thinking "man, that guy's fucked up." There are a million songs I enjoy with lyrics that I can't relate to and don't endorse, and this entire album falls into that bucket. That's art. Overall this doesn't quite get a 4 for me, but still pretty good. 3.5.
While Eminem is one of the most skilled lyricists I have never been able to connect to this record. The violence and cruelty are not something that I want to listen to at any frequency.
Some of his best songs are on this lp, but also some of his worst moments are present. Has not aged like fine wine.
A little too vulgar for my taste but you can recognize the talent.
I really wanted to give this a 5/5, but my anti-cursing mind wouldn't let me.
I really don't remember this album being this bad. What was I thinking at the time?
Stor 3
Subject matter and language are disturbing, but part of the representative Culture. Interesting conceptual presentation.
Having listened to the Marshall Mathers LP before, and given it 1 star, I came into this with low expectations. And I was pleasantly surprised (if only a little). This album admittedly does sounds very similar, suggesting that Eminem isn't a very versatile artist. (Probably could've guessed that.) But there's a series of 4 or 5 tracks in the middle that are unironically bopping. The skits on this album are very much focused on public opinion of Eminem and rap/hip-hop in general, as well as Eminem's controversial position in the genre as a young, overconfident white guy who's in over his head. That, I can agree with. Fun choice to include mostly guest vocalists in these skits, allowing for a break in the monotony of Eminem's irritating hip-teen vocal. I enjoyed the skits quite a lot, actually - more than I normally would with a hip-hop record. Like his other albums, we see caution thrown to the wind as Eminem carelessly lets out a torrent of slurs, misogynistic remarks, and narcissistic, dismissive attitude. It leaves a bad taste in the listener's mouth. I really don't see how anyone can genuinely enjoy the lyrics. The music, on the other hand, is at least hit-or-miss. And when it hits, it hits pretty well. The tracks Role Model, My Fault, Cum On Everybody, and Rock Bottom have fun, nightclub-esque atmospheres, and Eminem's vocal meshes decently in that environment. Chord progressions are also (sometimes) very cool here. 2/5 Key tracks: Public Service Announcement, If I Had, Bitch, My Fault
Its all a bit childish nowadays
I really like "Rock Bottom" - this was the first time I've heard it. It's like the only song on the album that follows a standard song format. The rest of the album is a mess of crude and violent imagery, unconventional story-telling, and immature characters. While I respect Eminem's massive talent and how he carried rap into a different corner, I found most of the songs difficult to listen to. So how do I rate this? Based on talent (5 stars) or enjoyability (1.5 stars)?
Super good at what he does, it seems like hyperactive comedy that is being served up with high degree of difficulty rhyming. I'm impressed with the talent evident early on while admitting that some other hiphop (90s-2000s New York stuff mainly) is really the stuff I like.
a classic something we were not ready for.
I’m not into the horrorcore genre, but some of Eminem’s lyrics are pretty funny. His delivery is excellent and the backing music is solid.
I know that being shocking, misanthropic and indulging in the unbounded id is sort of the whole point of this album, but listening to it now, as a 48-year-old it's just sort of exhausting. Especially with so much of it directed toward women. Still he is an amazing lyricist and there are a lot of moments where he is self-deprecating and/or winks knowingly at the camera that help mellow an otherwise bitter pill.
Great, evocative storytelling ('Brain Damange' especially) that at times brings to mind rappers like the Streets or even his Dr. Dre protege successor, Kendrick Lamar. But most of this is spoiled by how dated and deeply juvenile a lot of the songs and pointless skits are,*or* the dated 90s stylings ('If I Had' might have been a poignant lament about poverty but for that warbly lady singing in the background.) & I couldn't even get through '97 Bonnie & Clyde.'
It's hard to go back to this album. I was a different age when it was released. Now when I listen to it, I cringe. The shock humor isn't funny to me anymore and I just find myself thinking it's vulgar. Eminem is an amazing rapper, but it's hard to find this first album's subject matter and lyrics appealing.
This has been on my backlog forever since I turned off '97 Bonnie & Clyde at a time in the political cycle when I was not able to have a sense of humor about it. Today things are probably not better but I buried it in the middle of a playlist to keep me company during a long, rainy solo drive, so I just white-knuckled it and made it through the whole thing. Good bye finally to the second oldest album on my backlog.
the phrase "heavy lifting" doesn't come nearly close enough to describe what the eminem singles do for the rest of his backlog
If I don't listen to the lyrics too closely, this would be pretty good! Unfortunately, I had to listen to Eminem's thoughts about women and sex a little too much for my taste.
still a 1.5 but WAY less annoying than i anticipated
I didn't love this when it came out and I think I like it less now. Content aside, there's like two fun tracks, a lot of skits, and a lot of repetition.
I'm not tis huge Eminem fan nor do I listen to him constantly but this album is so nostalgic for me. I do like it. It's a classic hip-hop album now. I feel like a lot of rappers these days try to re-create their Slim Shady LP. was not successful
There's talent here, but it's such an unpleasant album. Music to make you hate your life.
Eminem has got a signature-sound that I like in almost every single song. Although "The Slim Shady LP" is - compared to other hip-hop/rap-albums - quite entertaining, one hour of hip-hop/rap bores me. Simply not my prefered gengre. 🤷♂️ 2,5
Eminem writes some sharp song and has a distinctive style. His hits are great, but his non-hits are only so-so
"Oh what a nice beat...Good Lord, those lyrics are a fucking dumpster fire. Clever sometimes, but Jesus Christ on a wheat cracker they are really something."
Another album by Eminem. Again rap is not something that I would ordinarily listen to but I have to admit the songwriting and lyrics are excellent and at times chilling.
Cleaver wordsmith, but poor content. Targeted at teenage boys, and way way way too long
This was novel and fun in 1999. It hasn’t aged well to say the least.
This has the same energy as a 4chan edgelord incel. Eminem gets a lot of "the lyrics are horrible but he's the best rapper" which is not true, there are much better rappers. 2.42 per track. 2.5 per track.
By the time The Marshall Mathers LP was out, Eminem had gained himself a reputation as one of the most controversial, but also one of the biggest growing successes, in modern rap history. And a lot of that album was spent addressing said reputation, mostly with the same aggressiveness and violence-induced rapping he was known for. Truthfully I’ve never been a big fan of his music. It’s the one artist people give so much credit to who I’ve just never been able to get behind and really defend in the same way his most devoted fans do. And I found most of the discourse surrounding his second album felt superficial. People just love to always be mad at something. But after hearing this record, it sort of started to click for me. The material here is vulgar, and borderline irate, to say the least. Nothing I can’t stomach. But I can admit it goes pretty far in some places. The best aspect of this album, as it is with his next album, is the production. Dr. Dre just doesn’t miss on the beats, and they are just as good on here as on any other record produced by him. This album has a very sick and twisted sense of horrific comedy. Like for example, the ad-libs on the songs won’t be like normal ad-libs, but more like weird screams and yelps, along with Em doing lots of dumb voices. There is also a concept with each song. And some of them aren’t done terribly. Like Guilty Conscience, where Em and Dre are like the angel and devil on people’s shoulders. Em is the devil, and Dre tries to be the angel. Or My Fault, which is about a girl taking way too many shrooms and getting really fucked up. I enjoy parts of this, but I think his next album beats this out slightly because the material of the songs is more serious, and doesn’t feel like it’s trying to be really outrageous just because. Rating: 5/10
72/100
Album 374 of 1001 Eminem - The Slim Shady LP Rating : 3.5 / 5 Atrocious language. Some subject matters just as bad. Doesn't declare war against society and encourage others to do the same...which many in the genre do. Has some comic relief elements. Regardless of one's opinion, it is a very well produced album. Nothing greatly positive here, for sure, but can't offer an opinion if you don't listen to it. I do like the album, just don't fully embrace it.... After this ended, my 1001 Album playlist picked up where I had left off with Drive By Truckers album Southern Rock Opera. Great album.
He's a very pleasent rapper to listen to, but the words turn me off and the music isn't engaging enough to make up for it. Maybe I'm just too old for this kind of thing?
Classic
While ambitious, this is also very immature and embarrasingly juvenile. I wish the humor were more incisive and clever.
Hit and miss
Some crazy things were said on this record but it's so good
I enjoy the humor and have mixed feelings about the music. I like his flow, and that he is experimental, but the result doesn't always vibe with me very well. Still a brilliant piece of work!
Unabashedly love the first few Eminem albums. A staple of teenage years. Really enjoyed this re listen although the lyrics are definitely pretty fucked up. They made me laugh though.
The lyrics sound like thoughts from a Horror Movie villains mind. Really disturbing, especially as they are spoken from the artist’s perspective (yes, I’m aware “Slim Shady” is his Alter Ego).
I was one of the kids who just nodded along when everybody was obssesed with Eminem in grade 2 or 3, thinking «not quite for me». I was a wise kid. In all seroousness: It's well-produced and put together with a great delivery. It's just not something worth my time fifteen years after finishing elementary school.
I never heard this masterpiece before! It is perfect! Bravo, Eminem!
Talk about an album that did not age well. Very misogynistic and oozing with machismo. The violence alone can make one grit their teeth and ask “ is he still talking about killing his ex?” As for lyrics and beats I think his rhyme patterns were good but most of the songs had the same up and down flow to them.
Not a rap fan
B Public Service Announcement 3 My Name Is 4 Guilty Conscience 5 Brain Damage 3 Paul 3 If I Had 3 97' Bonnie & Clyde 3 Bitch 3 Role Model 3 Lounge 3 My Fault 3 Ken Kaniff 4 Cum On Everybody 3 Rock Bottom 5 Just Don't Give A Fuck 5 Soap 3 As The World Turns 3 I'm Shady 3 Bad Meets Evil 3 Still Don't Give A Fuck 3 Eminem is a King. This album has some all-time Eminem songs but too much filler. Ken Kaniff is a top-tier skit.
4 star. I appreciate the skill, but I just don't resonate with the 90s edge
I have not heard the whole album in a while. I think I still have the CD somewhere. Decent album but not as big of a fan of his early stuff as I was. Still I believe it's worthy of being included on this list.
The GOAT
Great record. Especially when placed in the context of its time, what else was popular/prevalent. My only quibble is i think it is a touch too long and could have benefited from a lil trim.
Only the most hard hitting silly rap bars ever.
About 3 songs in I got tired of the whole thing. I can see where teenage boys and immature adult males would love it. I don't.
Can't get being the violence towards women.
Eesh
Day86 - i wanna like eminem but i think this is such a product of the time it’s hard to listen to.
A great rap album if not disturbing
I see why Eminem became a thing but woof at the subject matter
No me ha enganchado. No me ha llamado la atención. No creo que lo vuelva a escuchar.
Repetitive, and awful lyrics
I must have listened through in the 2000s bc I recognize most songs. Not as good as I remember though.
5.5/10 kind of underwhelm. 1 seul banger
Love Eminem, and I grew up to a lot of his music so I had already listened to this album. I am not really too sure how to rate it, I think for a first album it is super impressive I mean his story is so impressive and he has proven himself. My only issue is I am not a huge fan of the really weird voices and lyrics, sometimes it can be good but most the time it is just a little bit much. I mean I certainly can not relate to the lyrics and some of them are pretty weird although I think that is the point. I think the album really does what it is aiming to do and is great but in relation to some of his later work and what I would rather listen to I think the upper end of 3/5 is good. Stand Out Songs: My Name Is Role Model Rock Bottom
Clearly he had a rough life and feels the need to hate so many people and things. He would say some positive things and then next sentence go back to hate and cussing.
He was a troubled young man
Look, he's an angry elf but I think this album was solid. Some of it, specifically "Role Model" gave me the same feel as "Idol" by Hollywood Undead. It's the idea of are you sure you really want to be like me? Are you sure you want to be just like your favorite artist? I really appreciate it when artists do that and for Eminem to recognize that so early in his career is kinda astounding. Yes his music is violent and twisted but there's a point to it. He's throwing a lot of the stuff that culture already revels in and profits off of back into the mainstream's face. Maybe instead of everybody hating on Eminem, we should take a look around at our culture and try to change that. Then again, maybe he's just pissed off and none of this has a deeper meaning. I kinda like that it's not clear, it makes him more interesting.
not my style at all. lyrics just make me sad-sad that this resonates with so many
What to say here that hasn’t already been said - it’s abundantly clear that Mathers is the unrivaled master of wordplay throughout this discography and especially on this LP, twisting rhymes and rhythms in unexpected ways. I almost had to stop working and just listen in fear I would miss out on the lyrical flow, the album near relentlessly wordy over its hour-long runtime. The beats could stand to have a bit more personality, but still suffice to give Eminem’s bars a solid platform to work on (and let’s be real, the production was never going to be the star of the show here). Per usual some lyrics have aged rather poorly, but overall this LP stands up to the test of time much better than some others in the Mathers discography and is still an absolute wonder to listen to.
3,2
I appreciate the rapping and storytelling aspect but there were so many parts of this album that made me cringe a little. I don’t want to seem like I’m pearl-clutching but some things seemed like they were there just for shock value. I guess I wasn’t there when Eminem was huge but I can’t think of an appropriate situation to listen to a lot of these songs.
I appreciate that there’s prolly a ton of thought etc but rap is very hit or miss for me and this was def a miss.. and it was an hour so didn’t enjoy much 4/10
I like his later stuff better than his earlier stuff. Like it’s still violent but it feels less raw? Still generally an Eminem fan though and this is his roots. 7.5/10
2/10 - This album was kind of trash. There were no enjoyable songs and every song had kind of gruesome lyrics. I was not a huge fan of Eminem telling his daughter about how he killed her mom.
Don’t mind the sound but the lyrics are a bit too over the top for me. Even though they are meant to be mostly satire the imagery just makes me a bit too uncomfortable 3/10
The original corny white dude. Not a bad rapper, but edgy for the sake of being edgy; misogynistic, homophobic, etc., so kinda hard to listen to. 3/10
La version censurée est sans doute plus drôle que l’original grâce aux effets de time warp pis de beatbox, faque je lui donne un point de plus, même si c’est de la musique assez médiocre à la base
Not my favorite of Eminem’s albums. 3 stars just because it’s Eminem.
Может в то время это было "О ДА!!", сейчас это "ну да, ну ничего так".
Yes the lyrics are at times misogynistic and at times quite violent. But, I find that whilst the Marshall Mathers LP was angry, bleak and almost uncomfortable to listen to, The Slim Shady LP has a more cartoonish tongue in cheekness to its lyrics. I also like the production better on this one, I fint that it leans more towards classic 90's rap, which to my ears are a good thing.
Props for distinctive sound and vision. It was groundbreaking at the time and for Eminem.
Tbh, not a massive fan. Love Stan and TRSS, but other than that...
Didn't really care for this. I didn't hate it, but there was something about it that just didn't click.
eminem undeniably creates catchy songs. even 25 years later, these songs are quite enjoyable. the slim shady lp allows eminem's alter ego to make a return appearance, which ties the songs and skits together into a concept album. to say that this album is crass is an understatement. that's how hip hop was, particularly in the eighties and nineties; i'm not singling out eminem. the misogyny isn't exactly fun to listen to. the lyrics and celebrity references are made to shock you, because any attention is good. eminem is using his slim shady persona, so i guess that's how he reasons it? i suppose i'm too uptight. but hey, the sick beats help distract you.
While it's not his first album, "The Slim Shady LP" really stands as Eminem's breakout point. A fitting coincidence, this album opens with the iconic "My Name Is", which not only serves as an introduction to Eminem but also an introduction to his particular brand of hip-hop that he would become so very known for. And while this album is reflective of Eminem's breakout style and was considered iconic at the time, it has been long enough since this album came out that I think when compared to much of his catalog, this album seems weak by comparison and is eclipsed by much of his later work. It's ultimately less polished and less realized. That said, this album definitely started a revolution of sorts. It made rap and hip-hop accessible for white folks, and in turn, caused a lot of pearl clutching from parents of young white kids. I can distinctly remember the very mention of Eminem by any white kid to be synonymous with the assumption that said kid was on an irredeemable delinquent path of drugs, sex, crime, and gang activity. White people literally didn't know what to do with themselves or with Eminem. So again, we have an album included on this project that is significant in terms of music history, but nonetheless an album that likely could have been replaced with another by the same artist that is more MUSICALLY significant ("The Eminem Show" comes to mind).
3 stars for youth sentiment
Brutal lyrics Master of his craft
Love a bit of eminem
Rappy McRap face
Hindsight has made this album the slightly more acceptable version of insane clown posse. My absolute favorite part about D12 era eminem is easily the courage the cowardly dog type of sounds in the instrumentals. A whirling theramin, the circus-style bouncy keys. It’s like a dumb carnival/haunted mansion. I don’t have anything to add to the shitty lyrics discourse that hasn’t already been said. I will have to say that once you hear a few songs on here you kinda hear them all. I wonder if people see earlier Eminem like I do too, as a tandem project with Dr. Dre just as important to the whole project. Not taking anything away from mr. Venommmm himself, but Dre was in the right to put himself in the picture as much as he did.
Kai tämä on teknisesti hyvä, mutta onhan tää aika luotaantyöntävä aiheiltaan. 2/5
Semmosta. Oishan tältä varmaan yks levy riittänyt.
Ristiriitaiset fiilikset. Toisaalta shokeeraus tuntuu lapselliselta, toisaalta kiinnostavaa miten ravisteli aikanaan. Taitavat tuottajat ja toki Eminem itsekin on mestari lajissaan. Ehkä silti kakkoseen jää.
The talent is there. I was the prime audience for this so while I didn’t own this CD nearly all my friends did. It’s just the most hateful shit to listen to though
irritating
The 🐐
It's pretty good but not something I see myself going back to often
Why are so many of these songs about murdering women? Too much.
Muito doido mas, ao mesmo tempo umas letras Edgelord
what is there to say that you can't read in the other reviews? as we all know, he's very technically proficient, and the production is fantastic, but the lyrical content is just abysmal. clearly, he's being intentionally outrageous and provocative and trying desperately to be funny, but it all falls flat, to put it mildly. this sort of peurile 90s outrage is just endlessly tiring. and to top it off, hey, he can't help it, but i just really dislike his voice
I think rap it's an artistic expression but not music at all! 🤷🏻
Being completely honest this was my first full uncut listen of this album, 25 years later. Some of the stuff is pretty dark or violent yadda yadda but it is all so cartoony and over the top it just makes me laugh about anyone finding it offensive. There’s a lot of raw truth and real feelings in here too, some great writing and storytelling. It feels effortless and nothing sounds pretentious or falls flat, but at the same time it does show its age and while it has some good beats I feel like the music is the most dated and that’s where I find the most weakness here. I just don't feel like that holds up as well as the next LP or what I have heard of it, which is fine. It kinda sucks that having those demons of his was what made him produce a few good albums as he hasn’t really done much of note since the early 2000s. But good he seems to have put them down.
Oh fuck yes. Maybe the first album I already know front to back! I made my dad buy this CD and I played it for him and I'm pretty sure he hated it. I guess I am a little embarrassed to say I loved this but fuck it. There is a reason it ended up as one of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die. It is a classic. It was my punk rock, the album I used to differentiate myself from my parents. It gave me the tools needed to never be offended by anything and to have the darkest sense of humor. I mean the album cover is a woman dead (Oh, mama, she's takin' a little nap...) in the trunk of a car while a man contemplates getting rid of the body with his little baby. Dark shit. Men love to shit on their wives for some reason, but Eminem did that shit darker than them all. I can't wait to listen to this at almost 37 years old and see if it holds up. "Try 'Cid" never realized that was a shortened form of acid. Eminem is apparently the only person who could ever rhyme anything with orange (door-hinge) and that's why this album is on this list. At the same time... Has this aged well? Was it good or do I just have some weird nostalgia for it? As I listened to it today I got very bored with the kill-this-bitch-please theme. Over and over. What was wrong with this man? Or was it all an act? Oddly enough I think this came out when I was within a range of ages that this album was made for. Kids who liked terrible music and made their parents listen to it because they wanted to offend them, that was the age I was. It probably worked a little but looking back it was very immature. Kind of the same as this album. It was made to offend. Made to shock. As a kid I wasn't shocked and a lot of this went over my head, but I found it funny. I do appreciate when rap makes me laugh and I believe good rap has a comedic aspect to it. But this is actually pretty violent. I am not offended and I know it's a joke, but when I listen to this now it seems boring. I thought the whole album was good when I was younger, but now I realize there are a few songs I enjoy and the rest is just the same themes over and over. When I saw this come up today, 12 year old me was ready to give this 5 stars. 36 year old me appreciates some of the music behind the lyrics and Eminem's flow but the jokes haven't aged well and neither has the mysogyny.
Love it! A favourite before I started my journey on 1001 Albums Generator.
Kind of a bananas debut album, and it came out later than I thought. I was under the impression Eminem had been doing This since the early 90s, but this thing came out at the turn of the millennium. Everything that makes Eminem compelling is here, right alongside everything that makes Eminem inaccessible for many. Most of the skits are like, fine, but there could be fewer of them. Him beating critics to the punch about how disgusting his subject matter can be doesn't make any of those objections less "valid," but it does give me a preview into his future petulance about his place in the current rap scene. Let me be clear: I'm not personally incensed by what Eminem raps about or how he raps about it. I can deal with 90s/00s misogyny and violence and homophobia just fine, especially with great beats, fun performances, and cultural context (which are all present here). It's harder for me to tolerate those things when I have someone poking me saying "Hey, are you mad? Are you offended? Aren't you offended? Are you mad? Look how much I don't give a fuck. I don't give a FUCK." If you say so, Em. Highlights: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, '97 Bonnie & Clyde, My Fault, Bad Meets Evil
I was a suburban white kid, so this rating shouldn't come as any surprise
Most samples are quite good. Not the high pitched noise on Just Don't Give A Fuck. His rapping is like rambling
Unhinged 3/5
I gave up after Bonnie and Clyde. Maybe it was the shock value that got him on the map, but I don't even think this is it aging poorly. It's just bad. DNF.
My parents never let me listen to this when I was younger and… woof yeah I get it good call parents
Bangers galore
Very relatable music. I also can’t figure out which Spice Girl I want to impregnate
Two only because compared to other Eminem albums I wouldn’t pick this one, but I do generally like him even if some of it is 🥴
Once you get over the shock of crassness, it’s a great album. Minimal notes other than I felt verbally assaulted
Going in, one of my favorites. Love the beats and the energy and ridiculousness of his lyrics, Although the main ding on this album is it’s probably a tough listen around non-Eminem fans so you can’t just throw it on in any situation. I Should also probably leave room to grow for MMLP
Un album qui ne mâche pas ses paroles, c'est pour le moins dire.
I get that the shock is the point, and I know that this album is not written for me as someone who has not been through shit. I can respect it, but I don't connect to it. My Name Is and Rick Bottom are high points worth a listen at least.
Otro disco de Eminem que desconocía. Bien para levantar una mañana y mantenerla en andas. Hoy sin mucho más para decir
The thing about Eminem is that he wasn't afraid the vocalize some of the worst thoughts that people have. In doing so, he prompted national discussion about important topics. And he did it in a way that made people listen cuz he's a skilled rapper.
In comparison to the Marshall Mathers LP, the Slim Shady LP seems rather infantile and immature. Which is not surprising ...actually quite poetic. About as poetic as these lyrics.
First time sitting and listening to the whole thing. Amazing debut album
Classic
im 15 again
whose the real slim shady!
“Don’t do drugs” One of the hardest intros to an album and blends perfectly into the iconic opening track “My name is”. Eminem is undeniably one of the greats and this album shows that. 🥇Role Model 🥈My Name Is 🥉Still don’t give a F**k HM: Rock Bottom
Eminem on every drug big pharma has to offer is on another level boys. SSLP is still one of the most iconic Hip-Hop records to this day, and one of the top 2 Eminem records ever. In an era when radio music was actually good, we get a plethora of “radio records” but also a ton of deep cut Hip-Hop gems. We all know about the classic hits of this album, so I’m going to refrain from going on about them. (Role model, my name is, guilty conscience, etc.) Rock Bottom has always been one of my favorite Hip Hop songs, Eminem putting his wordsmithing on full display, while also showing his vulnerable side- we also get a banger record with Royce Da 5’9 (a duo that NEVER disappoints) ‘97 Bonnie and Clyde and “If I had” are also absolute bangers, so check em out.
This is a 4.5 through and through but a great debut that would be topped by his next record. The wacky and fun use of skits and the ad lips and crazy bars. The crazy beats are so much fun I just don't give a fuck has this drone in the background that works so well and makes that song so fun to listen to. This is the slim shady moniker beginning and this thrash punk rapper that was not seen as a "Thug" Rapper allowing him to be accepted into the greater culture. Role model is such a good commentary on the way that hip hop was seen back then while being just a hype track. I can not give this a 5 cause Eminem show and MMLP have better production and have better moments. I will love this record though for the way the CD looks and how important it was! Favs were Guilty conscience- I love the video for this one too so silly and also like a core memory when i was kid Brain Damage Role model My Fault
Not an eminem fan
I just can't. The first song is awesome. I just get more and more tired and annoyed from there.
This is another one of those undeniable artists. You can’t help but just watch slack-jawed at the sheer guts and skill on display here. Manages to make it look so easy, but it is not easy! Eminem’s flow has this whole logic to it that feels so natural, like it was just meant to come out that way, but it’s really really really hard to pull off. And as a character in his own world he’s kind of undeniable. Might not be your cup of tea, but you’re probably gonna start snorting laughing in spite of yourself at some of these skits, the ridiculous dark depraved violent masochistic humor on display here. Are we in on the joke? Is this a joke? Is this real life, is it all some kind of game of chicken, are we really seeing a self-proclaimed basket case fall deeper and deeper into the cycle? Who blinks first? Why am I laughing? Because it’s also hilarious. A point off for the overlong runtime, and the album kind of loses steam in the second half. Nearly gave it back for the brilliance of Dre’s productions here, which is really everything great about hip hop from this period. I mean, what more to say? It’s so great. 4/5
Very good, not necessarily my type though
First couple of songs were classics - I do think the rest of the album is weaker than the Marshall Mathers LP but still a good album. Rock Bottom is also an excellent song - side note: really wish Apple Music would stop offering Expanded Editions of music....
...and this is important why?? To show how much shit can be compressed onto one disc?
Shite 0/5
Insane album. Love some of it, like the rest of it. Solid.
The people were right! Kids shouldn’t be allowed to listen to this! That being said, and with the caveat that YES it’s sexist and homophobic and crude and vile - this rocks. I have never been an Eminem fan, never actually sat down with his music other than the hits, and while I think his albums eventually move away from this style - this is horrorcore! And I love horrorcore rap!
Wow, forgot (or didn't take enough notice back in the day) about how violent and misogynistic this is. Good beats, but the words spewing out, eugh.
Not quite five stars for me, too many skit/gimmick moments, but quite an album
Amazing
Too offensive language for my taste but an album full of energy and creativity
Too long but some incredible moments. Hope to see the Marshall Mathers LP on here
The music that set Eminem on the map
some good songs, a lot i didn’t really care for, i liked his humour on this album, especially on the song guilty conscience. was a good album overall, thought of giving it a 7.
I was in 6th grade when this bombshell dropped, if I recall correctly. It was probably the most talked about music at school that year, right along with Brittany’s debut and Backstreet Boy’s Millennium. My Name Is was a fun song and it had a fun video that I enjoyed (good god as a sixth grader…), but musically I was unsure about Eminem even then. Although I’m a pretty big fan of hip hop, an older millennial, and someone who happens to be white, I have never been able to understand the magnitude of Eminem’s popularity. I get the rapping talent, and I think Lose Yourself is one of the best songs of the century, but I’ve never been much of a fan. It’s been a long time and I’m going into this listen with an open mind. My Name Is is still a fun intro to Em, and his immediate acknowledgement of Dr. Dre is both a debt of gratitude and a preview of how to expect the album to sound. A few songs in and Dre’s influence is evident and significant. Brain Damage and If I Had are good tunes with excellent backing music, while not produced by Dre it sounds like Dre. If I Had in particular sounds very “west coast” to me. The violence in these songs gives me Clockwork Orange vibes. As a father of daughters, the story in 97 Bonnie and Clyde is pretty gut wrenching, not really in a good way. I’m all for provocative art as long as its contribution is a net positive for humanity, and given the new perspective of time, fatherhood, and over 3 decades of life in the United States I can’t find much net positive with this project. I know a song like Role Model is for “entertainment value” as Em explains and I do get the analogy to horror films, but I think people (especially young people) also have a different interpretive relationship to music than they do films. I love horror films, but the Slim Shady LP leaves me queezier than just about any horror flick I’ve seen. I can’t believe I’m saying this (old man waves fist at the sky) but I think this album is indeed too lyrically violent and misogynist. I know Eminem grew some as an artist after this, and it honestly sounds good to great at times. I’m not trying to be holier than thou or sanctimonious, and I’m not suggesting this LP had anything to do with youth violence in the U.S. or anywhere else. I just don’t think it helped either.
Some bangers, and some absolutely awful lyrics
Top Song: Rock Bottom Weakest: all of the skits.
I really like Eminem. I also find it difficult to enjoy rap songs one after the other.
It's a little tricky for me to parse exactly how I feel about this one. When it came out, I was squarely in the perfect demographic to be blown away by it, but I also grew out of it pretty quick. I don't think I've listened to it in over twenty years. These days it does stir a small sense of nostalgia in me and I'm still capable of enjoying his technical ability as a rapper. Yet, the content feels like empty provocation for its own sake, managing to be both dull and cringe. It doesn't even push boundaries in an interesting way—more like a baby's first album of edgelord bullshit. In the end, it's a big shrug from me—no thanks.
This album still hits. Totally forgot this wasn’t his debut album.
Impressive lyrics and rhythm. I have to respect Eminem’s rapping ability, as well as his commitment to this concept album. I enjoy some morbid humor, but this was altogether too dark and deranged for me to enjoy it much. Respect, but won’t be returning for another listen.
He's an angry elf! Eminem comes out of the gates swinging with his typical lyrical bombardment, but focuses on intentionally disturbing, violent, and taboo topics. I always love Eminem's rapping style and flow, but his fury and irreverence on this record are more than a little unsettling. As a casual listener, I much prefer the refinement and "caged rage" feel of his later work, circa 8 Mile and beyond, then his open threats and absurd honesty in this initial album. The production, largely by Dr. Dre, is fire as always.
Amazing with the words. Early work. I like it but not as developed.
Shock rap with redundant boring beats. Not his best work.
Lot of nostalgia wrapped up in this one. Love some classic Em. Album opens on a three song tear. My Name Is is a perfect introduction track with a catchy tromping beat and earworm of a hook. Guilty Conscience introduces Em as a storyteller making use of Dre and Em as opposing influences on someone's conscience. Dre being the voice of reason and Em being the bad influence. They go bar for bar each with undeniable flow and some of the funniest interplay I can think of. Brain Damage tells a grotesque story of Shady's youth getting bullied at school and home over a dusty drum and bass track with mandolin (or something like that) plucking in the background. '97 Bonnie & Clyde is yet another hip-hop classic that introduces us to the Kim/Em drama by way of a one-sided dialog to his infant daughter as he dumps Kim's body into a lake. All the while playing on the Grover Washington Jr. love song "Just the Two of Us" theme in the chorus. Role Model throws his tight inner rhyme schemes on display; the first bar alone is ridiculous. One of my favorites from this album. My Fault is a silly story of accidentally giving a girl too many mushrooms. Unreasonably catchy hook for how obnoxious it sounds; a silly song that honestly probably should have been cut in final edit. Just Don't Give A Fuck is a jam. Crazy beat centered around a super distorted squeal. Lyrics are pretty hilarious (something Em lost over the years). As The World Turns goes right back to Em's comfort zone. Slow droning bass with snappy snares, some record scratching, and some accenting strings. Bars for days on this one full of shock value; one of many where the lyrics just follow Shady around on his exploits. This was a hell of a debut album from Eminem. It runs a bit long and dips into the same sorts of techniques, but you can't deny the man's ability to write creative rhyme schemes nor his stamina. Crazy the amount of quality tracks on here for a rap album nearing the hour mark. This is a 4.5 in my mind that flirts with 5 territory.
Great album. Eminem is awesome. I feel like he deserves a lot of credit for pushing the line when we were younger and this is a good example of that. Some of these songs are crazy random gross shit but they are all lyrically genius and funny.
Eminem is truly a unique lyricist. Incredible flow and rhyming capabilities, but he chooses to rap about some weird shit. All time intro song. Other than that, it's not really my cup of tea from a music perspective. It is definitely an interesting way to go about the album with the skits and the storyline that is followed throughout. Wanted to like this one more.
Just last week while snowboarding, at the top of one of the gondola's the lifties had a poll of who everyone's favorite hip-hop artist was and Eminem won. My Fault is such a wild ride of a song and story. I want to try some of these mushrooms except for the dying part. The skits are so ridiculous and hilarious on this album. Such a unique way of making an album. I liked how the album ends with 4 hardcore beat bangers. Shoutout to Royce Da 5'9" There better be more Eminem albums coming.
Banger of an album. Eminem is probably my favorite storyteller of all time. Hard not to pay attention to his lyrics on this one. They range from unhinged and funny to downright scary. My least favorite song on here (minus the skits) is still solid. Easy 5.
Razor sharp lyrics and “Beats by Dre”, an unbeatable combination. 9/10 highly recommend.
Enjoyed the album a lot. I've heard it before but I really listened to the lyrics and "The PowerPoint of Equality" might be one of my favorites tracks.
If you asked 12 year old me this would be a top 5 album of all time, but being a crusty 36 year old has dulled the shine. Gotta give credit for having such a strong debut, and its truly a product of the times it was produced. Lots of stuff didnt age well, but you cant deny the talent and work involved.
Such a confident debut. Funny, corny, controversial. It’s a classic
Vulgar rap
Outrageous
This is shady
Eminem was nuts when he first debuted. Nothing like it at the time. Some great songs on here, along with some meh. Too long but still pretty great.
Greit nok
I couldn’t get into this at all, like not even a little bit. Absolutely terrible lyrically in a way that is very 2edgy, the beats weren’t great, and I couldn’t handle the barrage of dumb skits. At the time I’m sure it was revolutionary hearing a funky white guy get down, but man this was embarrassing to listen to today. I can’t help but compare it to Straight Outta Compton which came out 11 years prior and was on this list for us a few weeks back. That record really felt like a glimpse into the minds of poorly adjusted young men who society had failed. On that record the performances and lyrics were written by men in their late teens and early 20s. This album Eminem was 27 when it came out! He isn’t a young adult struggling to find a place in the world at that point. He’s just an asshole.
It’s really rough around the edges and a lot of the jokes aged like milk, but it’s still a good album. A great introduction to such an inspirational man in the genre
I didn't have a positive image of Eminem before listening to the album. It wasn't bad though. Creative lyrics even if they were crass. Still worth a listen.
In my opinion, The Eminem Show is miles ahead of this one. Only knew one song and found it extremely underwhelming, despite being provocative, violent and shocking as it should. [0153/1001]
Доктор Дре, брачо, ты если читаешь мой очерк, то от души тебе за явление этого Антихриста народу. Ты открыл ящик пандоры. Я бы поставил 5, но этот LP плохо состарился и звучит сейчас как винтажный хоррор-бумбэп. Свои пятерочки Эм получит далее, а это только Начало..
Favorites: NA Just can't do it. I tried but just not my thing.
Not better than the Marshall Mathers LP thing. But not really worse. Once again, he has talent but is clearly unhinged. I kind of hate it, but can appreciate some parts of it. Way to violent.
Pretty classic, well made, well rapped, but corny and dated. The content did not age well. As an LP it's not there for me.
The Expanded Edition has some sick A Cappella. Other than that classic Eminem
Very fun stuff. Very trend setting.
Nr. 128/1001 PSA NR My Name Is 4/5 Guilty Conscience 3/5 Brain Damage 3/5 Paul - Skit NR If I Had 4/5 '97 Bonnie & Clyde 3/5 Bitch NR Role Model 3/5 Lounge - Skit NR My Fault 2/5 Ken Kaniff - SKIT NR Cum On Everybody 3/5 Rock Bottom 4/5 Just Don't Give A Fuck 2/5 Soap - SKIT NR As The World Turns 3/5 I'm Shady 3/5 Bad Meets Evil 3/5 Still Don't Give A Fuck 3/5 Average: 3,07 Pretty raw and often times immature record. Excited for his other more mature record on this list.
Classic, one I find myself going back to every now and then
Lyrically inventive cartoonist fun. Not to my personal taste, but you can't deny it's songwriting and production.
One of my favourite Eminem albums. Well producer, hard-hitting and often bizarre lyrics and funny skits.
Thankfully I never have to listen to it again
It's just so much fun, Eminem peaked here right at the start. The beats were fantastic, which would always be his biggest weakness going forward. Technically his rapping is untouchable, but here it manages not to be corny like his later stuff, and it's hilarious. A lot of the songs have certain topics or stories that make it cohesive. What more could you ask for really, there's a reason he was as huge as he was.
Curates egg...
This album is very divisive for many reasons. Firstly, is this Eminem’s best? No. Is this a great album though? 100%. Does it deserve a spot on this list? 100%. HOWEVER, I understand why many people might not like it. The actual raw lyrics on this album are gross for sure and definitely are dated. However, if you focus on Em’s rhyming schemes, his production, his amazing lyricism, you will like this album much more. He hones this stuff on later albums and removes a lot of the shock core stuff prevalent on his super early albums. Always a fun listen.
Boy this guy sure hates women huh
Really didn’t like the skits. Some songs were catchy but won’t be adding this to the regular rotation. 2.5 rounded down.
Overall quite decent due to Dr. Dre’s songwriting and production. Would love to give it 3.5, but gotta do a 3.
This came out when I was 15 and I never listened to it, so I don’t have any nostalgic attachment to it. (I do love the Marshall Mathers LP, though.) Now I’m 40 and clearly not the target audience. Never been a huge fan of My Name Is. I have always liked Guilty Conscience. I think those were the only two I was familiar with ahead of time, although the beat on Role Model sounds familiar and it was a single, so maybe I heard it at some point. Much of the rest of it sounds so half-baked and unfinished, especially compared to MMLP, which I think is a masterpiece. I ended up enjoying I’m Shady. Bad Meets Evil was underwhelming, which was disappointing because I like Royce da 5’ 9”.
I *like* Eminem. His lyrics are creative, poetic, funny, and you can tell are his personal stories. A whole album of the monotonous beats is a bit much, though.
Wow, this is vintage hip hop but damn I was a little shocked at the levels of vulgarity and violence. I love some of the classic tracks, but am continually reminded that this type of gangsta rap isn't really for me. I do appreciate the broader culture around hip hop, and its not even necessarily about the quality of the music but rather the ecosystem of artists, competition, collaboration, one upsmanship, and a lot of other complex cultural aspects. Fun, but one and done for me.
So good
Guy built his entire image around psychotically abusing and murdering his ex wife. Not For Me™️
This album is the same age as me. Feels like I am a teen again. Oh those were the days. Not a huge Eminem fan but quite like a couple tuneessss tbf.
Angry is the first word that comes to mind. Yet, there is talent...
Eminem was never my guy but this album aged like milk
Definitely didn't have as visceral a reaction to this as compared with the Marshal Mathers LP that came 2 years later. This one seems to have more fun, takes itself less serious and is almost at times playful which is just about the complete opposite to MM - interesting (but possibly not surprising) that he escalated things pretty significantly in the follow up. My Fault is particularly hilarious to the point I was laughing out loud at the gym as the story continued to escalate (not that it's conclusion wasn't dark af). Cum on Everybody is both a hilariously simple pun title and an almost a perfect reproduction of a JT song.
classic
Produção mt boa, letras que vão de 8 a 80 muito rápido variando entre histórias envolventes e vergonhosas, mas com refrões geralmente muito fracos. Tem poucas músicas muito boas mas no geral não é um péssimo album, da pra ver o potencial do Eminem já Fav tracks: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, '97 Bonnie & Clyde Least fav track: Cum On Everybody
Could barely get through it. Not a fan.
Eminem always claimed that his music was supposed to be like a horror movie, in that it's for entertainment purposes only. It's a lazy and overused way to be able to say whatever you want. It's also very easy to pick apart. The opening disclaimer is clearly tongue-in-cheek. Eminem surrounds himself with layers of aliases to seem like characters rap bigoted and violent lyrics he wouldn't. The problem is that unlike other artists who can lose themselves in different characters, Eminem, Slim Shady, and Marshall Mathers all sound the same. Maybe it's fictional that in that he wouldn't really murder his partner or members of the LGBTQ+ community, but it's clear from the songs that part of him really wants to. The fact that he is self-aware of his toxicity doesn't make it any less toxic. It really just sounds like it was all written by an angsty teenager who thinks that shock value, humor, and art are all the same thing. Why Dr Dre chose to produce this is a complete mystery to me but he's contributed the best quality of the whole thing. The beats are undeniably good. It's not enough to save the album, but it does illustrate how good this album could have been if it wasn't filled with bigotry and misdirected anger.
i'm 50/50 on this album, it was a game changer, rhymes were pretty good considering the times and mainstream music, i don't think i liked the beats as much. as for the lyrics, 1 it's a product of it's time and 2 we can't act like in those days people had the same sensibility of today when saying certain shit. i don't know, i just feel like even with tyler the creator for example people wouldn't be so judgmental about past stuff (different case i know, but you get the gist). whether or not we like an artist shouldn't get in the way when listening to music, because it makes us not objective of the actual product then you can be subjective and find a middle ground between the two.
This album reminds me of hanging out with Austin Cook in our room at Padre. Specifically the PlayStation 1 menu that it would go to when you put in a CD instead of a game. And our Digimon blankets. Time warp.
It’s not his best. There are good songs. I don’t get the hype.
I didn't expect to see Eminem here, but that was a pleasant surprise. I used to listen to him when I was young but now I just give him a little listen every now and then. I have to admit that I hadn't listened to most of the songs from this album, but enjoyed listening to some of the songs. No wonder Eminem is so popular, some songs are very nice.
I'm sort of conflicted on The Slim Shady LP because it's absolutely iconic, culturally huge, and has some outstanding work on it including maybe my favourite Eminem song in Rock Bottom, but trying to be objective, I definitely know I preferred the MMLP, and this also misses in some places. I'll get the bad out of the way first; the skits are all crap and always crap, Cum on Everybody might be the worst track on any Eminem album, I'm Shady and Bat Meets Evil are forgettable, My Fault is goofy and a waste of time. The rest is great though, you have that goofy Eminem (My Name Is, As The World Turns, Guilty Conscience, JDGAF), introspective Eminem (my favourite face of his, Rock Bottom is said favourite track, but If I Had and SDGAF are all top top pieces of work, full of heart and soul and pathos and as genuine as they come), and edgy/scary Eminem (97B&C), all of which mesh together on all of his best works in just the right harmony, but it does sometimes feel like he's at his best when he cuts out the goofy/scary stuff and just delivers from the heart. Hard to really criticise that though because he's made a legendary career out of the mix, some of the goofiest tracks are his most famous, and this is the album that started it all. Don't feel I could give it less than a 4 but I can't go 5 because MMLP is an automatic 5/5, and this falls short by comparison.
Never listened to this when it first came out, and can definitely see why it attracted a lot of attention, both positive and negative. It's genuinely funny in places, clever in others, and deep in parts too. But so much of it is so immature, shock jockey stuff - I guess it worked, it really catapulted him further into mainstream awareness, but it's pretty painful to listen to in places (even if it is being rapped knowingly and ironically). Don't know how much Eminem we're due to get on the list, but this shouldn't be the only one we have, I hope. 3/5.
Not as good as the Marshall Mathers LP. Felt over the top and more screechy. Definitely has some classics, but I wouldn't dig it up.
Listened to this so much growing up.
2.3 - it’s just not for me
I don’t want to listen to Eminem rap about murdering women and impregnating underage girls. I think it was meant to be shocking, but it’s just gross and creepy. The sonics of the album have aged poorly, and none of the tracks really stand out to me. Eminem’s voice is so annoying. The chorus of I’m Shady was the first time anything grabbed me in a pleasant way. Bloody hell that was track 18. Do yourself a favour and listen to I Got The… by Labi Siffre instead of the My Name Is instrumental 1.7/5
Nothing here for me but I get why it's on the list.
Eminem is the greatest lyricist of all time, add in Dre’s beats and unrelenting rage and you have yourself an incredible album, and it’s not even his masterpiece. I got that many will not enjoy this, even hate it so to the violence, misogyny etc…. But you realize it’s not real right? Like he doesn’t actually kill Kim on his record. The fact people feel that way is the point he is often making, if you’ve had a nice, easy good life, you can never understand him. Slim Shady LP suffers from the same issue many great hip hop albums do, it’s slightly too long. 8.9/10
Gross. I get it. Critically Acclaimed® (lol), but I don't want this in my life. Trolling. Seek professional help, this is not serious art.
(Mai ascoltato prima) Interessante, ma il rap non è il mio genere, quindi l'ho trovato spesso noioso e non ho finito di ascoltarlo.
well, I guess I'm 25 years too late to appreciate this album. M&M Fans - did this age well? I don't know... I guess of the time it was ground breaking, but I'm not hearing anything special.
Not as good as the albums that would follow, but you can see where things will go.
Every song is like "My mom is a fat bitch so I cut off her vagina and put it in the oven for 75 minutes at 400°. Then I did some mushrooms and dipped my balls in the cotton candy machine."
My Name Is is a fun track... everything else is pretty repetitive or just plan bad. I am glad some songs had choruses, it breaks the redundancy of the album. This album feels like it should be 40 minutes rather than an hour
Listen 1: had to stop after some whack misogynistic bars in My Name Is. Listen 2: had to stop after Em encourages Dr. Dre to rape someone in track 3. Horrible, unlistenable, if you were a parent back then and you let your kid listen to this you FAILED.
There's no doubt that Eminem is among the cream of the crop of rappers from a technical perspective. One problem however, is that I simply don't like rap and another problem is that this is supposed to be a comedic album in a style that I actually did find funny when I was about 12 years old. Eminem definitely sounds best when he drops the vapid comedy act and sounds more serious such as on Rock Bottom. But well, most of the album is stuff like My Name Is, cartoonish-sounding choruses, and half-witted skits.
Early hip hop pioneer. Really helped push hip hop public.
Nobody believed in me, everyone hates me, poor me…
Great album although if you listened to some of these tracks for the first time today you wouldn't help but cringe a little. 4/5
My sensitive 2024 ears cannot take how awful the lyrics are. If that makes me woke then my eyes are open. Jeezy peeps.
OK
Classic old school rap. big Eminem fan
I wanted to like it but it wasn’t for me. I understood the satire and sarcasm, but the music just didn’t do it for me.
J’aime Eminem, je trouve qu’il a énormément de talent, mais c’est vraiment difficile de faire abstraction de toute la misogynie. Je salue son album, mais je ne l’écouterais pas par moi-même
Album #5 (?) Great stuff, prob the best Eminem album. Very infectious energy, simple but fun and effective beats.
A fun listen. This surpassed what I thought was lyrically possible at the time.
Passo. Zero. Uma bosta
this is one of the few rap albums that hits all of the right chords. I'm not a fan of skits on albums, but Eminem makes them work. Hit-wise, this album doesn't have a lot, but it shines in its prouction. Dr Dre lets Em drive the ship and thats pretty rare for a producer - to sit back and let the talent take control. 4/5.
I wore this album out when it was first released.
Angst and anger. Or should that be anger and angst? Loads of potty mouth, which could be cool, or not. Is that how I was as a teen? Using colourful language to get a message across? Certainly made for an interesting hour or so. Apart from 'My name is', there were no stand out tracks but the album is just great. It opened my 57 year old eyes to 'proper' rap. Gritty, tough and yup, street. A fascinating genre that I can't pretend to understand but completely enjoy. A landmark album.
This is copied from my Marshall Matters review and is just as applicable: "Eminem establishes himself as one of the goat rappers with an accessible yet highly aggressive and smooth vocal delivery capable of expressing all sorts of emotions, keeping his cool and honest persona at the forefront. His lines are clear, fast, passionate, and poetic, capable of telling intricate stories and dialogues with such natural emotional delivery. The skits are funny and serve a necessary purpose, and the tracks flow seamlessly from one to the next, especially impressive considering the extensive length." Eminem is just as talented here in his delivery, personality, and storytelling, but with less slightly horrorcore and more focus on Dre's G-funk production. It's still just as incredible and consistent with every song standing out in some way, and some standing out as hip hop classics. Perhaps a bit dated but nothing else from then or now comes close to it in style or approach. I do think Marshall Matters is stronger (both the hits and the deep cuts), and this does go on a bit too long at almost an hour, but it's still a landmark of its era. Favorites: My Name Is, Rock Bottom
diosssss!!!!! 6/10
este sitio me esta obligando a escuchar a eminem y no me gusta
Sigo sin creer que su hija escuche su música.
I liked the energy and sarcastic vibe of this album. The first song is a legend.
There are some amazing songs on this record like My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, Brain Damage, Role Model, Rock Bottom, Just Don't Give A Fuck, Bad Meets Evil, Still Don't Give. there are some bad points to the album though like the skits which don't really add to the album and some of the songs feel very much like filler.
Really uncomfortable lyrics and couldn’t finish the album
I recognize his talent, but not a fan.
Good. Somewhat dated
As others have mentioned, while Eminem might be a technically gifted rapper - this album was just okay. Maybe I'm just old, but this album just didn't do it for me. I do like hip hop, but not a fan of this.
I agree with Dre, "Shady's basic". The flow is fine, but like, whether ironic or not he's just being an asshole.
Decent record
One of Eminem's best albums featuring some undeniable great tracks and top tier beats. However, particularly in the first half, I can't help but cringe at some of the lyrics. Some of the tongue in cheek stuff just doesn't hold up today. There's nothing else quite like this album and that might be a good thing
It's one of, I believe, three albums from the list that I'd heard before 1001. Eminem was always some kind of an icon where I'm from, so after hearing all my favourite rappers constantly praise him I had to listen to something besides his greatest hits. I listened to this, decided it's mid af, and never listened to an Eminem abum again until we got one here. Relistened, opinion didn't change.
few really hooking songs and the rest is incredibly boring
Absolutely dreadful.
Knew a few songs when I was younger but never listened to an album. Quite impressively offensive, don't know how he managed to get away with this stuff when it was released. Takes a lot of imagination to come up with some of this mind. Some of the lyrics are very clever but it really got on my nerves how most lines had to end with a relevant soundbite, almost like some American comedy that cant trust you to get the joke and has to hit you in the face with it. Don't think I would listen to anything that wasn't a single from this again. Completely groundbreaking album but wouldn't come back, 2.5.
The tracks hold up surprisingly well. A bit on the violent, women-hating side, but great flows and the beats are good. I knew the big hitters, but My Fault and As The World Turns were my under-the-radar favourites. The skits are terrible though, and add nothing.
I always preferred "The Marshall Mathers LP" so this album doesn't hold the same nostalgia for me. It's a decent rap album but it really doesn't hold up, like a lot of other rap on this list. It sounds very cringy now, "97' Bonnie & Clyde" was especially bad. Come to think of it "Kim" is probably going to be worse if that album comes up. If any musician has ever made a good skit I've yet to hear it, they're all god awful here as well. Highlights: My Names Is Guilty Conscience Rock Bottom
I loved this when it was released and I was about 13, but probably not heard it for 20 years.... I suppose this would've got me interested in hip hop so guess I have him that to thank for that. He has a great ability to rhyme words that don't naturally rhyme together too. Don't think I can say too much else positive about it really. Kinda was nostalgic and I still recognise nearly every track....But, I don't need multiple songs about rape and murder etc. I know it's all for shock value, but come on. Some beats and his raps are great, but there's too much shit on here. 2
The Marshall Mathers album I enjoyed back in the day, but this one gave me a headache and felt juvenile.
The Slim Shady LP & The Marshall Mathers LP were the first two rap albums I've ever owned or listened to. And while I don't listen to Em nearly as often as I used to, I still love this album. The Eminem Show is better though. favs: Brain Damage, Rock Bottom, If I Had least fav: Bad Meets Evil (not counting the skits, then "Soap" would be the worst)
This is decidedly not for me. I recognize Eminem’s talent as a rapper. His flow is untouchable and he’s obviously very intelligent. The Dre lead music is awesome. The lyrical content is at best problematic. He’s shocking purely to shock and the amount of anger is astonishing. I find it very unheroic that there is a censored version that bleeps the curse words as if that is the problem with the content
i get that it’s icon in its own way but it’s not for me
Eh
So dated. The man has skills obviously but I prefer my hip hop with intelligent lyrics and generally free of misogyny and homophobia
Cultural phenomenon. Hadn't listened through before...some dark stuff in here. The real shady. I enjoyed it.
Not my thing but a great artist.
I loved this in 1999 when I was 20, I'm horrified by this in 2024 when I'm 45. I can appreciate the craft and all that, but this was a 3 to 4 star album at best back then, it's not that any more 25 years later.
Lyrically he’s talented, but the subject matter doesn’t appeal anymore, after the shock value wears off. I do like that intro a lot, a reminder that this is made up, art, for entertainment, and for specific audiences, not everyone.
Revolutionary for its time, but now that all of the cultural shock value is gone it ends up being either grating or funny (and not particularly to its advantage)
Bah…
Beats and some of Eminem's rapping are great, all of the other stuff not so much...
I didn't actually listen through the whole thing. I know the album well enough, though it's been many years since I listened. It's a wild ride and I can definitely see why this put Eminem on the map. Now I'm dealing with my 10 year old wanting to listen to this and I'm like "uhhh.... I don't think so..."
Beats are good but lyrics are vulgar and make me uncomfortable even if it's satire
good beats brought down by lyrics that are uhhhhh not good
I'm not even a rap lover but got into Eminem the minute he hit the scene (I'm older than his main demographic) and was the first in my circles to recognize what a true talent he is. Love the Marshall Mathers album as well as the Slim Shady LP. As an aside, '97 Bonnie and Clyde is one of the funniest songs I've ever heard.
The lyrics are way too disturbing. I did like the music however. Unfortunately I can't get past the lyrics.
Tiene Buenos beats pero no impresiona.
Good storytelling. I am no hip hop aficionado, but it seems well made and mixed for its time. It may have emotional impact that is lost with the overproduction of more modern albums.
Discazo
Not the best of Eminem, but a very strong start for his career none the less. (maybe too many skits / non music stuff on the album)
Pop-music and hip-hop mixture. Not for me please
Violent as hell, but good.
Classic.
both dull and repellent I tried to listen to this for real to know if there's anything to this - there isn't. can't believe anyone's tried to tell me than Eminem is special. whole world of hip hop out there, absolutely no reason to put this on. music: hated. ( -_-)
Three songs in I knew this whole thing absolutely stunk but I powered through. Next time someone tries to tell me Eminem is good, I can ask “When’s the last time you listened to a full record?” and I’ll have them beat. Even if not for the rancid lyrical content (listen to Bonnie and Clyde and ask yourself, “Why and when would anyone ever decide to listen to this song?”)… the whole thing sounds bad! This may be peak Dre, but if it is, he should have spent this time working with someone who doesn’t sound like they’re making fun of their own voice. Also: people say this guy is uniquely talented at rhymes? Buddy did not invent internal rhyme schemes. Those have been around for a thousand years. God this shit sucks.
Some nice Hip-Hop songs but some boring tracks
Not my thing. Not keen on Eminem's voice