Reviews (page 9 of 12)
I can't stand a skit and I've always had my issues with Eminem. His misogyny, juvenile humor, and the themes he explores in general are usually not my thing. On this album he also seems to lean more into the whiny voice that he sometimes adopts. It's hard to assess the record on its own terms when I find them to be so disagreeable. I don't think I'll be able to give this record more than one star.
He's a damn good rapper, and this is a great first album but I think it's a little repetitive, and a lot of the songs have that same Dre G funk production. His next few albums definitely were better.
Not as good as I remembering
produkt seiner zeit
Straight Hip-Hop
I like some Eminem songs and respect him for his accomplishments, but have never really been a huge fan of him.
Excellent album!
Man I used to love this album! Crazy I was listing to this on my portable CD player in like 7th grade at chrisitan school. He really said some insane stuff on this album.
- My Name Is - Brain Damage - If I Had - '97 Bonnie & Clyde - My Fault - Cum On Everybody - Rock Bottom - Still Don't Give A Fuck
Undeniably inventive word artistry. But the topics... utterly immature.
Simply plays like the derivative of the Marshall Mathers LP. An album that I was probably a bit generous toward. Even if it sounds good production wise with attention to a particular craft, it really feels immature. I have little to no desire to hear this again.
Of course I got this right after claiming Tim Buckley is a misogynyst. This is a super album, definitely music-as-art and whilst it clearly caused a stir and the debate about whether Eminem is a genius, or a sheep-in-wolfs-clothing still rages 10+ years later. I can't quite articulate why, but the 'hate' on this record is worlds away from the bad vibes I got from Tim. Eminem's controversy has always had a manufactured-film over it that I think makes it much more tongue-in-cheek, rather than an impassioned rage. Anyway, this is a good album - considering it's his sophomore it's amazing to think that this was amongst some of the first things he'd put out. Easy peasy 4 stars, reserving that fifth one for Encore!
A few amusing lyrics. Most of the album feels like the purpose is to shock and it feels forced and overdone. Some of the sound effects are annoying.
A watershed hip-hop album. Good stuff. 4.5 stars.
Imagine taking your baby to murder the baby's mother, or raping someone, or putting your hamster in the microwave. Let's not forget the homophobic stuff, kids. I've never liked Eminem. Sure he's got a talent for cleverly stringing lyrics together, but this is vile. I guess he didn't get the memo when the Beastie Boys said, "the disrespect to women has got to be through." Or what DEVO meant when they sung of de-evolution. Slim Shady was too busy stewing in his violent fantasies to notice.
Buenisimo! Top 3 1. If I had 2. Rock Bottom 3. Still don´t give a Fuck Mención especial: Guilty Conscience.
The lines don’t hold up and most of the songs suck but there are great ones on it
Some great sounds but a lot of lyrics that don’t age well. I enjoyed this when I was younger but I just can’t listen to this album anymore. It does not hold up.
Beats are good. Rhymes are clever. Content is just cringey. Definitely makes sense in the context of late 90s white male angst and aggression. I won’t listen to this again
Another one I own. Great album.
Not much of a fan of the type of music can't give much criticism simply not for me.
Not a fan of rap but regardless I didn't like this one bit. Trying to offend as many people as possible is not a worthwhile goal in life and some of the subject matter of this album is disgusting. 1 because no 0
holy shit the guy from Fortnite made an album most the songs on this LP are awesome, but there are some I can't listen to though (skits excluded of course)
A classic, probably wouldn't pass in this day and age but it brings me back to my teen days. Only 1 song on here that I would've skipped back in the day. "If I had", "Rock Bottom", "Still Don't Give a Fuck", and "'97 Bonnie and Clyde" are just 10/10. (This review is in no way an endosment of the things that were said on this record.) #stayWoke #5forNostalgia "Extortion, snortin', supportin' abortion Pathological liar, blowin' shit outta proportion The looniest, zaniest, spontaneous, sporadic Impulsive thinker, compulsive drinker, addict Half animal, half man Dumpin' yo' dead body inside of a fuckin' trash can With more holes than an afghan" -NemNem
Kinda iconic, felt like causing controversy to prove a point... Vibe with that shit but it does spark conversation about if it's acceptable to enjoy content which exploits disturbing themes.
i'm going to be a bit more objective on this review than usual. much like an actor may play a racist role in a movie and people wouldn't see them as a racist, eminem here is playing the character of slim shady. the album is offensive on purpose hence why people think this album aged like milk. yet i can see that this is what rappers used to sing about and eminem brought to light the atrocities i suppose. very nice rhymes and lyric craft but i've seen better implementations of melody in this type of music so can't give it a 5 star rating.
eminem's slim shady character is definitely not for everyone, and that's perfectly understandable. however i personally see it as him brilliantly highlighting and bringing attention to real-world problems with a dark humour twist - much like an actor portraying a complex character in a film. the storytelling and rhymes are simultaneously perturbing and catchy with a shock value that remains impactful on repeat listens. it's the overwhelming boldness of the album that makes it a masterpiece for me, and every song contributes to its legacy as undeniable classics of the era. also, the production by dre is impeccable, matching eminem's style perfectly. this album isn't just good, it's a groundbreaking work that redefined a genre.
Did not enjoy this. Eminem has always been polarizing, but as I’ve grown older his vulgar and childish lyrics just don’t do it for me. He obviously has a lot of talent and this was an early album in his career, I just did not like it. 2/5 Won’t listen again
It's not my favorite M&M album, but it's top-notch anyway.
Gut, kam mir nicht wie eine halbe Stunde vor, aber hab die Texte nicht mitgelesen, was wahrscheinlich besser wäre bei HipHop... oh well, 3.5
I always feel teleported into a Micky Mouse Movie that is NSFW, I have no further explanation. Highly entertaining!
Great introduction to Eminem, listened to singles by his for a while, but the spoken story telling is really fun here.3.9
For a debut it was bold. Just to mark his existence and introduce himself.
still not my type of music
Didn't age well.
Classic Hip Hop album that launched one of the greatest musical careers in the genre we've seen. easy smash
First time I ever heard music like this back in early 2000s. Listening on a Walkman. Thinking "I never knew music could be like this." That intro into My Name Is. Wow.
After unintentionally listening to a semi-censored version of this, I've gotten a hold of the album as envisioned. This is a bit of a rough one, honestly. Eminem is clearly possessed with talent here but, in plenty of instances, he is bogged down by rather strange and off-kilter songs that may never be considered as anything worth merit regardless of how they may stick to one's head. It is appropriate that The Slim Shady LP is a proper debut, for he clearly needed to flesh things out further and work out the kinks of his topics and his approach to them. The potential is there, though, that's for sure. Favorites: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, Brain Damage, Role Model, Just Don't Give a Fuck, Bad Meets Evil, Still Don't Give a Fuck.
It's okay. One of the skits made me laugh
I've always considered Eminem as a person who always speaks his mind and tells things that sometimes I wanted to say but I'm too much of a pussy to do so. Still think that The Eminem Show is his magnus opus where he reaches his ultimate form. Nevertheless this album is of course very good.
#5 in the series for me, first one I've dreaded a bit putting on. Never been the biggest Eminem-head, I respect the word-play but idk. Let's give it a shot. The P.S.A. is kinda funny. "My Name Is" is a classic, getting that out of the way. But actually listening to what he's saying, woof. The lyrics are just so juvenile, the shock-value violence already starting here just falls kinda flat to me, not in a "Good Heavens Think of the Children!" way, but in "Wow so edgy bro" way. I think this is an album you have to hear as a teenage boy in order to really love. I get that "97 Bonnie & Clyde" is a parody of sorts of Will Smith's version of "Just the Two of Us" or whatever, I get that its a joke, but I just don't think it's very funny. Especially reading quotes of Eminem saying things like "None of it was to be taken too literally, although at the time I wanted to f---king do it." Brining your daughter into a studio to record a song about fantasizing killing her mom is a little messed up, I'm sorry! The production on some of these songs is interesting. Em certainly does have a way with wordplay. Just the words he's playing with are not interesting to me, at all. Not my thing. I can understand his talent. But it really ain't for me.
2-3 bra sanger. Skitsa trekker godt ned. En del medium/minus sanger. Marshal Mathers albumet er vesentlig bedre, men lider litt av det samme.
Edge lord-stemning. De skit'ene skal du få billig av meg. Ålreit ellers
MM LP is better
It was very good I'm only rating it 4 due to the humor used
I don't really like the skits.
Egentligen en 3,5 kanske eftersom de inte de bästa låtarna av eminem men de är för lågt att ge en 3:a
Låååångt album, blev lite uttråkad mot slutet. Helt ärligt smälter låtarna ihop, man faktiskt inte riktigt komma ihåg hur någon går. Men, "my name is" är en certifierad slim shady classic, och alla skits i albumet är lite roliga. Eminem har sin legendariska rytm och rim förmåga, men tycker att de senare albumen är bättre.
Love Eminem but this album is rough to sit through.
Classic Em. It didn’t grow up very well but it’s easy to understand why it change the hip hop scene. 3 stars
Idk it’s fine
Missing the classic Venom
Meh, some good tracks in there but mostly uninteresting
A talent for sure. Definitely shock factor involved and pretty juvenile at times but overall a good listen
I don’t mind this, he does bring something different. Though this is clearly juvenile and he himself probably cringes st the lyrics too. It reminds me of the 50 Cent game that had loads of cameos from other rappers and they were all badasses except for Eminem who was a tweaking corrupt coward cop who looked like an idiot through the plot.
This was hard listening. I suppose technically he's a good rapper and the production was good but I cringed through almost every word. I guess if I played this to my parents they'd still hate it so it still hits its intended mark
Did the dishes to this
Very mixed feelings about this. On one hand, this music is vulgar, profane, violent, and disgusting, even in the edited version. On the other hand, much of this album was written as fiction and really plumbs some core issues in Eminem’s life, centering around the grinding difficulty living in poverty and its myriad social issues. Everyone gets through their problems however they can, and this is how Marshall Mathers does it with a huge dose of anger and shock value. I cannot agree with or support hardly any of the values or imagery portrayed here. This album is horrible, but I have some respect for Eminem and his story of hard work and dedication despite so many struggles with poverty, eviction, drugs, family, violence, etc. He’s a skilled artist whose art is ugly and disgusting, and sometimes very great (“Till I Collapse” has occasionally brought me motivation during low times). Eminem was a big deal when I was in middle school and I always stayed well away. Still not a fan, but must give the man props for authenticity and overcoming so much. I always love a rags-to-riches story and Eminem s a good one, albeit difficult if not impossible to digest. One star for the album: not entertaining or uplifting or enjoyable at all, and that’s mostly the approach I’ve been using in rating these albums. Absolutely will not listen again and would not recommend to anyone, ever.
This is hard to listen to and is so extremally vulgar. I much prefer eminem's more recent albums. The music is made to slap you in the face. Also the beats aren't that good which is half the reason to listen to rap. 1 star
Awesome!
I really liked this album. But I don't feel the need to listen to more.
Embarassing
first album I actually bought myself
an era when being impressed by The Joker didn’t get a person viciously made fun of
Much better than I had expected if to be, lyrically it has a story and context, it's not something I would rush to listen to again
The beats are inventive and lots of fun. Eminem's delivery is totally distinctive with his unique cadence, internal rhyme schemes, clever word play, and poly-vocal bits. It's a nasty artifact of late 90s shithead suburban white guy culture from the Kidrock and South Park era. He's rapping in character doing misogynist fantasy, but it's not like he has anything interesting to say about that other than repeating and performing it apart from the knowing patheticness of the character. But instead of really developing that he just inserts skits that voice the stupidest possible strawman moral majority critique of his work which he then gets defensive about. But damn he such an annoyigly good rapper and Dr Dre really killed the production on this one.
hip hop on kuin vuori.... kebnekaise. eksplisiittiä kontenttia, kamalaa hirvittävää... “I smacked him in his FACE with an ERASer, CHASed him with a STAPler and told him to CHANGE the GRADE on the PAPer.” uskomaton.... normaali lause suomen kielellä heh... vähän yksinkertaisempaa tuo englanti.. noh. ilman ironiaa ja vitsiä niin 13-vuotiaana tätä henkilöä kuuntelin ja nykyään en tykkää herran musiikista että gg tarinat on totta. satiiria heh my name is
I listened to the first minute, that was enough.
classic
An old timer ❤️
Not his best album. The next two he made were much better start to finish. This one made the list because of one hit song. Last 8-10 tracks all sound the same. 2.75
I listened to the radio edit version but I still only got through a few songs. Not even really that interesting musically
Call it a guilty habit. Like his sound, but not always the lyrics.
A very important recording in the "horrorcore" rap genre. Very over-the-top lyrics that are very juvenile at times. I found myself chuckling at the absurdity of some of the lyrics. That being said, it's obvious that Em is an extremely skilled rapper.
-too negative -too honest? -a couple of popular songs reminiscent of the '90s -not really shocking to me, but definitely shocking for mainstream late '90s -not for me
Did not really hold up
very good but not without me
Changed the face of LIFE ON EARTH
Didn't enjoy listening.
Juvenile bedroom ranting
It's weird that this album comes right after Common's "Be." They explicit lyrics in both are one thing, and both have great lyrical skill. Eminem's lyrical and structural skill is definitely beyond compare. But... horrorcore is just not something I am into. It's hard to be a fan of rapping about killing women, even if it's not "serious." "Don't Give A F**k" is definitely a good one, along with "My Fault" even with the comical feel of it. "My Name Is..." is (of course) THE song from the album, the one everyone knows. And then there's the skits, at least two too many. That does make the re-listenability difficult. As good as some of the songs are, the songs feel ... a bit TOO dark. It's hard to be like "Yeah, 97 Bonnie & Clyde is my jam." That doesn't make you sound like that good of a person, you know? Listening to this right after Common's "Be" gives you a bit of light and shade-y (pun intended), and hearing it makes you really hear the contrast. And I just found Common's album more entertaining and didn't make me feel as... dirty hearing it.
I still remember when My Name Is came out. Big. Eminem may be a sick, demented mofo and his lyrics can be a bit much but man they are also damn funny. Take 97 Bonnie & Clyde, a murder ballad about his baby mama written as if he was talking to his baby girl about it (\"Mama wants to show you how far she can float\" and \"There's a place called Heaven and a place called Hell. And a place called prison and a place called jail. And dada's probably on his way to all of them except one\"). As long as you can take his words as satire and fiction, you will laugh and you will be impressed with his wordplay. Public Service Announcement, Guilty Conscience, My Fault, and Bad Meets Evil are also super clever/witty. Dr. Dre also created some great beats on this album. That being said, it gets a bit repetitive in all of its F this and F that, F Kim, F my mom, F other celebrities. The album is longer than it needs to be and I think it would be even better if it was tighter. Still, it's a landmark rap album from a guy who said F it I'm just going to write what I want no matter how gory, abrasive, or offensive because it's just art. Like the Tarantino of music.
This is definitely my favorite Eminem album (though Marshall Mathers LP is good too). The Slim Shady character is so strong here and it makes so much sense for the songs to be that way. It has some of my favorite Eminem songs too, it's just a lot of (fucked up) fun.
Great hip hop album, a bit dated, but Eminem surely knows how to rap and create controversy. The production is slick.
An absolute classic that changed hip hop forever. A cultural shift happened when this album came out and it can't be understated how incredibly popular and edgy this was when it came out. A ton of fun with a lot of shocking lyrics and bars that you wouldn't get from anybody but Eminem. Does it age well in our "woke" world? Hell no but man is it fun if you don't take it seriously.
I've never been all that much of a fan of eminim, but he undeniably put out some very good records, this being one of them. Some of the tracks definitely haven't aged great content wise, but they mostly all sound pretty good with the Dr dre + bass brothers production. Skits are a little half baked
loved it
Why did nobody realise how corny em was (and still is), A lot of this album is very entertaining and fun to listen to but it’s also ruined by embarrassing and just cringe lyrics (and even beats) some bangers, some fell flat on their face. 2
Can't believe this great album is 24 years old!
nihlistic bullshit spewed by a man child produced by dr dre (the only decent thing about this whole album)
Смело, с юморком. Как будто издевается надо мной, но мне это нравится (вот это я мазохист, конечно). Но все же музыки здесь почти нет, это, скорее, альбом-прикол.
Hi My Name Is has stood the test of time (as much as an Em song can), but the rest of these songs really feel like they are perfect for a 13 year old boy. Sadly, as someone outside of that demographic, this doesn't hit.
this is a crappy album. It's like trying to listen to an LP of foul language calling for violence, while in your car on a crappy road.
Although I really like some of Eminem’s songs, listening to a whole album kind of feels difficult to me. Don’t know if it is the lyrics that used to be funny and O.K. back when, it just doesn’t feel good to listen to. Maybe I just need to be on the right mindset?
Talent, juvenile talent. Even in high school I could tell that Eminem is a toolbag.
I don’t know what to think about this album. Now, I don’t like rap. However, if I had to listen to one, it’d probably be Eminem. I can tell he’s good. His rhymes are amazing. But I’m really not into all the album’s themes. They’re all pretty terrible, and are so full of language that I had to look for the uncensored version, because I could barely understand the times he *wasn’t* swearing with all the censoring that had to be done. That’s not to say I can’t take some swearing, but I’m really not into the amount used in most rap. There were quite a few tracks that I liked though. Typically in my reviews, I’ll choose a top three, a top one if it’s not very good, or a top five if it’s exceptionally good. Not in this case, though. I just don’t think I can quite narrow it down to a top three. I’ve also just got to point out one of the stupidest lyrics in any song I’ve ever heard, just burst out laughing as soon as I heard it (As The World Turns): “Then I remembered this magic trick, duh-dah-duh-dah-duh-duh go-go gadget dick”. Poetry. 6.5/10 Top 5: 1. My Name Is 2. ‘97 Bonnie & Clyde 3. Still Don’t Give A Fuck 4. Role Model 5. Bad Meets Evil
This is nuts. Eminem is a wordsmith, though, and these songs are so incredibly detailed. It's a pretty profane and insane album, but it's really well done, and I've enjoyed it more than quite a few other albums on the list so far.
Brutal and brilliant
classic
Es ok, aunque no es lo que escucho en este género. eso sí, como pocos, representa una real cámara del tiempo.
OG Eminem is a little too rank for me
This was a great album when it came out. He has undeniable talent, it would have been a 5 star album except for the Bonnie and Clyde track. Now that I listen to it, it has not aged well. The talent is still evident, but the themes are tough. Too much misogyny and homophobia to begin with. I don't mind the darker themes dark humor, but some of the stuff doesn't seem like humor and is just hateful.
i really dont want to listen to this
Eminem's best album.
I do like Eminem, however I don't think I had listened to an entire album of his all in one go. I found it quite jarring and some of the lyrics were unsettling...
I love the concept that slim shady is like the devil on his shoulder and I want to like it more but some of the songs were just too dark and gruesome. Talented rapper though
geniuenly funny horrorcore rap
This was a tough listen. Many of the songs are headache inducing. I still have a lot of nostalgia for this album, as my brother played it all the time. But I don't think I'll be back. This hasn't aged well for a lot of reasons, but you can see why Eminem became what he became.
This just scrapes a 4, and that's based entirely off the hits being real bangers on this album. There's some real trash, 97 Bonnie and Clyde is particularly egregious, but guilty concious, my name is and role model are peak Eminem. I know there is a better album coming by Mr Mathers
Honestly I’d never listened to any of Eminem’s less well-known songs before. I thought this album was pretty great, not just for his flow and his way with words but also the stories themselves.
I don't know why, but this album isn't working for me. Maybe its from exposing myself to more hip-hop but I find when I listen to this album it sounds like Em tried to hard. He steps out of his comfort zone in this album and it shows in the slower songs. Still a solid album, and nobody is as good with words as this guy so still full marks.
Surprising
Solid hip hop album, skits that I could go either way on. Good first episode. 3.5 Repeats: my name is, cum on everybody, bad meets evil, still don't give a fuck Skips: most of the skits, my fault,
Not heard this album in ages, still holds up.
Fascinating album. I couldn’t tell why the “hits” on this album were the hits. Most of the album sounds catchy in a similar fashion, but not a lot of distinction from the other songs. Good all around.
1.5 the psa does not forgive the lyrics tbh. i mean i had an eminem phase so i know a couple of these songs quite well but i just can't listen to any of them anymore without being uncomfortable. i know it sounds so annoying to say but idk i really didn't like it. the skits were all awful. given it .5 more than kanye because of nostalgia and as far as rap goes this is musically something i would be more likely to listen to.
quirky white guy but damn he can tell a story
Lustig an stellen aber das Album quält einen echt. Hab’s nicht geschafft es ganz anzuhören
The first leg is awesome. Really like Guilty Conscience - the bars are hilarious and I love the back-and-forth between Em and Dre. '97 Bonnie and Clyde is kind of obnoxious and edgy but not in a fun way. Role Model is hilarious. I always thought Eminem was annoying, but this might be the funniest rap album I've ever heard.
It’s not unlistenable so it’s not as bad as I expected First half is better than the second Lyrics are immature, bad and edgy ‘97 Bonnie & Clyde, cum on everybody and as the world turns are the worst on the album
Great album. Could be the album for incels 20 years in advance. Just great songs
funny
What can I say, it's Eminem I can recognize the cultural relivance of the artist. But I tend to not feel mush from his music. I've been listening to this album on and off today. Lots of nostalgia.... Kinda mid
I just don't get it - I'm sure that for some people it expressed how they felt, but not for me. There's no much in the way of music to speak of, and the lyrics - if you can call them that - are depressing.
Me ha gustado más que el Marshall Mathers LP, es un poco más gracioso y entretenido. Los estribillos no dan tanto cringe.
Great album with lots of classics. A little too many skits for my liking but at least they fit thematically.
What's his name?
Em's first two tapes are too tied to my late teen years to give a completely unbiased review, but I figured now would be a good time to revisit. When I was 17 and he got big, you couldn't tell me nothing - dude was hilarious! Listened to the cassette tape over and over. But, when it comes down to it, this is comedy rap and, to me, comedy music has little replay value. Especially at my ripe age of 41. Em is the Weird Al Yankovic of hip hop, if Weird Al was a self-deprecating corn ball. A lot of the beats and general lyrical output is too same-y to really enjoy it as a full work. A song here and there will last you a long time. I can't imagine being old enough to have your prefrontal cortex developed and enjoying this past a nostalgic trip.
One of the darkest, gritty albums I've ever heard, which was a pretty good reflection of who Eminem was up until that point in time. Has it aged? Of course, but I'm a believer of judging talent under the confines of its era. "My Name Is" is an all-timer and one of my favorite Em songs. 8/10.
This is tolerable if I view it like a horror film and ignore most of the fucked up things he is saying. The production on many of the tracks is really punchy and catchy, that's some of the appeal of the music for me - that and the rhythm of his flow, but in most cases not the content. I was part of the "Middle America" that he was reaching as a middle schooler, discovering the kind of music our parents didn't want us listening to. The music didn't age very well though and I have no desire to listen to this beyond the brief tinge of nostalgic recognition that I get when certain songs of his come on. But even this album, I only recognize one or two and I hope this is the last Eminem album we have to endure for the sake of 1001 albums.
I've already listened to one desperate plea for attention from this prick for 1001 (The Marshall Mathers LP), and I tried to give this one a fair chance to see if it was any different, but by the time I got to "'97 Bonnie and Clyde," I had to pull the plug. No point in putting myself through another one of these adolescent shock fests. There's an abundance of amazing music from Michigan, so why is it that their white rappers are so atrocious? It's like Kid Rock, Eminem, and ICP are locked into some kind of never ending class clown contest.
I mean, yeah... pivotal in terms of influence but man is it a bit cringe.
Bastante fresco, me ha gustado bastante para ser el primero se nota que el man pilotaba y las bases las hacen makinas 4/5 (3.88)
I was really into Eminem when I was younger, but then I stopped listening to him because I just wasn't vibing with how angry his music was anymore. I haven't listened to this album all the way through in a long time. His talent as a rapper and a lyricist is evident, but some of his lyrics definitely haven't aged well. I also think some of his later albums are a lot stronger than this one. The Marshall Mathers LP is definitely his standout album, and you can see the roughness of this one in comparison to his later work. Still, his talent is evident, and there's no question this album should be on the list. My favorite songs now are "My Name Is," "If I Had," and "Just Don't Give a Fuck." I also forgot how many skits were on this album and how annoying they all are. At first I was listening to them just to get the full experience, but I skipped the last few because honestly they were all obnoxious and didn't add anything to the album. All that being said, I'm rating this a 4. I still don't vibe much with Eminem anymore, but the talent is evident and I'm trying to be objective. Plus "My Name Is" is still a banger to this day.
Classic Eminem record, I like this old-school hip hop. Often a clam story telling approach like '97 Bonnie and Clyde, but has way more energetic songs as well. A healthy mix that opens strong.
It's a lot more intense than I remember it being. The beat work on this is phenomenal. The lyrics are on point, but wow. I'd be surprised at any time if this came out.
2/3
A true classic. No skips.
Big M fan
Hes good, but fuck, so angry
Have to admire the craft, however this really does not age well.
One more sound effect and I kill myself
Some bangers out the gate. Gets a little weak on side b.
Never listened to this front to back before and it made me love the album even more
A dark and twisted, but beautiful masterpiece. Classic.
Production is crazy, Dre did what he does. Flow is amazing but some of the lyrics are too over the top and annoying at times, and the skits are annoying and add nothing deserves a 4.5.
Instant classic. A star is born. Gritty, real, and unique. Truly a genre changing effort and instant superstardom for Marshall Mathers
Misogyny abounds, I'm glad he's grown up
Easily one of the best albums ever, five stars.
- already listened to this album before, maybe not all the way through though - definitely got some rapping bangers, that I still listen to today - concept and skits paint a pretty good picture - some of the songs are so graphic I’d literally never listen to them though lol
I should have not listened to this album so young.
Dark and shady as it said. Later songs sound eminemish, the first couple of ones have totally different sound and direction
Meh
Fantastisk album, kom ut 5 dager etter jeg ble født. Mye nostalgiverdi.
Nice songs, some bangers but also some annoying songs in there
Cringe shock lyrics. That's all this album has for you. I liked Eminem when I was an edgy child. I've grown up since then.
Buen disco pero letras que hoy me parecen inmaduras
As someone who experienced domestic violence, a lot of this was unlistenable. 97 Bonnie and Clyde especially, absolutely disgusting song. Never liked Eminem and this solidified that.
Wanted to give 4.5 stars. Some songs are a bit of a miss but the classics are really good.
Best song - Rock Bottom
Intanto, come dicevo già in passato, un album che abbia le canzoni collegate tra loro da un filo comune guadagna un punto. Poi comincia con "My name is"..., "Guilty conscience" è un pezzo forse anche migliore. "'97 Bonnie & Clyde" lascia uscire emozioni più positive Ah no pare che, ok la relazione con la figlia, ma parli di gettare il cadavere dell'ex moglie in un lago
It was OK. Incredibly samey. I'm just not into rap.
Genius satire with brilliant and funny lyrics
I got this for Christmas when I was 15 and was beside myself. But that's because it's 15 year old humour. From a 35 year old man. He is a great vocalist and the song construction is fun and all. But he's just talking about beating up his mum and partner, guns and his (urgh) pee-pee. Grow up. Regardless, it wins some points for Guilty Conscience, a genuinely great song.
Me gusta el ensamble rítmico y melódico que tiene el rap old school de finales de los 90's. Me gusta como la falta de elementos armónicos se cubren con esos sonidos que incluso no son parte musical de la canción. Y la voz ni se diga, es tan peculiar y versatil que complementa muy bien con los elementos musicales repetitivos del rap. Gran disco de rap, génesis de un grande en el género.
Se siente como el jóven eminem, letras polémicas, grandes rimas y comédia en algunas canciones
4.5/10 Monotonous, disturbing, gratuitous Highlights: My Name Is
Hip-hop de Eminem. Me ha gustado.
An hour is too long for an album, come on. Although rap is not my thing at all, it wasn’t terrible. I liked how it was upbeat but quite relaxed. The tracks I liked the most were rock bottom and my fault. To me my name is was extremely repetitive and annoying. Overall the msssage of don’t do drugs kids seemed a bit trite and not very flushed out.
Just not really for me
I don't like this album as much as when i was a kid, to me it sounds like dr dre deliberately made eminem go in a more mainstream poopy direction which kind of bothers me now. But without this album would i even have heard of eminem? The Slim Shady Ep to me if the pinnacle of Enimems output and its pretty much a demo of this album. But it feels honest and raw in a way this just doesn't, its too slick to me. Btw if you want to hear a raw performance of my name is check out paste magazine 'watch a pre slim shady perform my name is' article.
Wowee, this thing aged like milk. The parts of misogyny makes this uncomfortable to listen to when you get to them. Plus there’s a bunch of whack ass bars in this album. It has good moments and wasn’t boring anyway. I had fun with most of it. The highs were fun, the lows were annoying and corny. It’s ok, has some ok tracks.
i just loathe eminem with every fibre of my being.
Actually quite good booming beats and music. Outrageous violent black humour, but humourous nonetheless.
A lot of parts don’t hold up, I probably wouldn’t like it if this was my first listen.
Eminem good 👍
Crazy how good Eminem’s raps are on this. A little inconsistent as far as quality goes and sometimes comes across as “edgy”. Still, some 5-star songs on here
Definitely a classic but with lyrics that won't age well?
I know this is an important work but the combination of forced theme, juvenile lyrics, and Eminem’s whiny voice made this absolutely painful for me. I confess that I did not finish it.
Can't believe I've been sleeping on this one for so long; I guess I just started with the 8 Mile soundtrack as a kid and never went back to The Slim Shady LP. One of the few rap albums where every single track slaps—the flow is tight, the bars are right, and the production from Dr. Dre and the Bass brothers is killer. Even the (comparatively) weaker songs are great. Favorite tracks: Role Model and Still Don't Give a Fuck, but it's hard to decide. 10/10, a masterpiece.
The first album I ever purchased.
Em has his own sound and flow that he's certainly good at. This album just isn't as good as I seem to remember it.
"The Slim Shady LP" is the groundbreaking debut album by American rapper Eminem, released on February 23, 1999. This album marked the beginning of Eminem's rise to stardom and had a profound impact on the hip-hop industry. Here is a detailed review of the album: Introduction to Slim Shady: The album kicks off with an intro track where Eminem introduces his alter ego, Slim Shady. This sets the tone for the dark and twisted themes that run throughout the album. My Name Is: The album's lead single and one of Eminem's signature tracks. It's a humorous and attention-grabbing introduction to his unique style of storytelling and wordplay. Guilty Conscience (feat. Dr. Dre): This song features Eminem and Dr. Dre taking on the roles of the devil and angel on a person's shoulders, giving conflicting advice. It's a clever and thought-provoking track that showcases Eminem's storytelling abilities. Brain Damage: Eminem tells a personal story about his experiences with bullying in high school. It's a raw and emotional track that sheds light on the hardships he faced growing up. Paul: This short skit features Eminem's manager, Paul Rosenberg, leaving him a voicemail expressing his concerns about the controversial content of the album. If I Had: In this track, Eminem explores the idea of changing his past to create a better future. It's a reflective and introspective song that showcases his lyrical prowess. '97 Bonnie & Clyde: One of the album's darkest tracks, Eminem tells a chilling story about a father disposing of his wife's body with their daughter in tow. The contrast between the upbeat production and the macabre lyrics is jarring and effective. Bitch: A humorous and explicit track where Eminem vents his frustrations about difficult women. It's a testament to his ability to tackle controversial and uncomfortable topics. Role Model: Eminem addresses the idea of being a role model, or lack thereof, for his young fans. He acknowledges his flawed personality and controversial behavior. Lounge (Skit): This skit adds some comedic relief to the album as Eminem encounters a fan who is overly enthusiastic about meeting him. My Fault: In this track, Eminem tells a story of a drug-induced sexual encounter gone wrong. It explores themes of addiction and regret. Ken Kaniff (Skit): Another humorous skit featuring a prank call from Ken Kaniff, a recurring character in Eminem's early work. Cum On Everybody: This track is a party anthem with explicit lyrics and a catchy beat. It's a departure from some of the album's darker themes. Rock Bottom: Eminem delves into his struggles with poverty, addiction, and a failing career. It's a deeply emotional and introspective song. Just Don't Give a Fuck: One of the album's standout tracks, Eminem raps about his determination to succeed in the music industry despite the odds against him. Soap (Skit): Another humorous skit featuring a fictional soap opera. As the World Turns: Eminem tells a story about a dysfunctional relationship with humor and vivid storytelling. I'm Shady: In this track, Eminem acknowledges his controversial reputation and the criticism he faces from the media and the public. Bad Meets Evil (feat. Royce da 5'9"): Eminem teams up with Royce da 5'9" in this track, showcasing their lyrical prowess and chemistry. Still Don't Give a Fuck: The album closes with Eminem reaffirming his determination to succeed and not caring what others think. Overall, "The Slim Shady LP" is a landmark album in hip-hop history. Eminem's complex and often controversial lyrics, combined with his technical prowess and storytelling abilities, established him as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. The album is a dark and twisted journey into the mind of Slim Shady, and it set the stage for Eminem's continued success in the years to come. It's a classic in the world of hip-hop and remains a significant part of Eminem's legacy.
Ok, I haven’t actually started the review but I just saw on Wikipedia that on the censored version, ‘Just Don’t Give A Fuck’ and ‘Still Don’t Give A Fuck’ are changed to ‘Just Don’t Give’ and ‘Still Don’t Give’ and I just find that really funny. Also I just remembered the line “Go-go gadget dick” and while the song it’s on isn’t great, I find that absurdly hilarious. Anyway, this is a fun album with some problematic lyrics. More specifically, I like the deranged-ness of it all when it doesn’t feel misogynistic, homophobic, etc. I like the other stuff, though, so 3.
Eminem is quality at any point in his career
3.4/5 Not my thing but i liked it
Great beats, amazing rhymes. Lyrics range from completely over-the-top to deep and meaningful. I didn’t know that Eminem had songs like Rock Bottom, but I have a new appreciation now that I know he doesn’t just do meme-y songs.
This album is the epitome of old Eminem: edgy, over the top, misogynist insanity. The skits are fun, but not something that I always love in an album. It's hard to give this album a better rating when his next two albums were just miles ahead and, in my opinion, peak Eminem. This album really suffers from the fact that Eminem cannot write a chorus to save his life (there are definitely exceptions, but more often than not the verses are catchier than the chorus). Nearly every song on this album just has the weakest chorus imaginable, but he's just got his unique style that instantly gets you vibing so it's easy to ignore. Giving this a 3 because the excessive misogyny (which I realize is kind of his shtick) feels harder to stomach now that I'm older, and because his other albums are just straight up better. Probably a 4 if I was scaling this review with the rest of the albums I've heard so far.
Influence drips from this album
While I think MM is a genius, and one of Detroit's finest, this is my least favorite album. Many of the songs you probably haven't heard, and geared for an angry 15yo. Chose to listen to hit top hits, and he is a rap god.
wow m-am cacat pe mine bravo eminem esti super edgelord
While some of his catalogue and lines didn't age the best, this album really was revolutionary upon release. The zany and outlandish story-telling abilities, intricate rhyme patterns, and comic book/ cartoonishness of the presentation still are fantastic today. It left such an impact that the genre itself wouldn't be nearly the same without Em or his catalogue, despite how hit or miss it can be through the years
Is it meant to be serious? Joke Rappin. The lyrics are edgelord levels of disgusting. "Bonnie & Clyde" is really fucked up. My Fault is the best song but its still awful. I feel dumber having listened to this from start to finish. I did not enjoy this.
The music itself is alright, but I'm not a fan of Eminem's voice and the extra explicit nature of this album to be a truly edgelord album. Back in the days it was fun because he was saying all the things that parents didn't want you to say, but now it just sounds sad.
Definitely some nostalgia involved but the first few Eminem albums just hit so hard. From a technical perspective, he's one of the best rappers in the game in my opinion. I also really appreciate how he helped normalize white rappers. Some parts of this are definitely 90s edgy and have aged really poorly but I can still appreciate it as a product of its time.
I forgot how much I enjoyed this album, must've been 20 years since I last listened!
I think he is purposely trying to get people to be upset with the lyrics of the songs. Not for me though, he talks about horrible things.
October 7, 2023 As I may have noted before, a 3 star can mean very different things to me. Yesterday, Fun Lovin' Criminals' debut didn't move the needle too much in either direction, whereas this debut has soaring highs & outrageous lows. Take "Bonnie & Clyde", whose subject matter is depicted on the album cover. Would I still enjoy it if the humour of the Will Smith interpolation wasn't explained to me years earlier? Or would I be more shocked if I didn't hear arguments from supporters and detractors of Eminem's music my whole life essentially (I was 2 when this LP was released). Of course, the tastelessness did get to me after 60 minutes. "Guilty Conscience" is a perfect example of the artisanship on display, where Dre & Slim Shady duet in a twisted game of angel/devil, yet the vileness of the 2nd verse undermines the humour. Occasionally, in songs like "Rock Bottom" Eminem accidentally comes across as a real person. 3.5 HL: "My Name Is", "Bonnie & Clyde '97", "Cum on Everybody", "Rock Bottom", "Bad Meets Evil"
6/10 Eminem has seen better days.
Brani Preferiti: - "Guilty Conscience" - "Brain Damage" - "Role Model" - "'97 Bonnie and Clyde" Note: Sicuramente un disco che ha raggiunto la vetta del mondo rap, le prime canzoni che ascoltai di Eminem sono racchiuse in questo album e riascoltarle oggi mi fa sempre ridere sentire come racconta questi cupi eventi. Dopo più di 20 anni, si può ancora affermare che "The Slim LP" è meglio di molti dischi rap medi creati nel corso di questi anni.
Mais um disco de rap que para mim só serve para relembrar alguns hits.
This is going to be a very quick review today because I’m about to go to bed. I hadn’t heard this album in full before today. I’m hoping it will be good because I believe this was Eminem’s big album that shot him to stardom. Songs I already knew: My Name Is Favourites: My Name Is Honestly, this was quite a disappointment. My Name Is is still a great and catchy song, but there wasn’t really anything else that jumped out at me. I’ve previously listened to The Marshall Mathers LP which I enjoyed quite a lot, but this one just didn’t really do much for me. Ah well. Never mind.
3+
Fine in its genre but I wouldnt listen again.
Classic from Eminem
Classic
Beats and serious songs were good, but the only joke is that he wants to rape and kill women
I FUCKING HATE THIS MAN: someone needs to tell me why you would enjoy an album packed full of homophobia, misogyny and just promoting shithead opinions. A song about killing a girl with shrooms is weird as hell and followed up by a song about killing your wife and burying them with the help of the daughter is just fucked. The man is a piece of shit and I will never understand people who call him the goat bc he's not, he's a twat. Just a cunt album from start to end.
Truly awesome first album from one of the most brilliant artists on the planet.
Not my favourite of his albums, this is very much the edgy look at me phase. Still he is already so funny!
enjoyed this more than I thought I would to start off with, but found it got tiresome really quickly and was so glad it was done by the last song
He sings real fast
There’s a lot of hip hop albums I’d rather be hearing but none of them evoke to me the image of an angry pastor’s wife who grounded their kids for owning this album, furiously jotting down every swear and suggestive lyric in a notebook to bring to a church group. This made so many people mad who also tried to blame videogames, dnd, comedians, and rock and roll for their failures as parents; and that’s awesome. This album emboldened a lot of weak minded people to never mature, but it also gave my generation a chance to see the hypocrisy of those before us, because now we know eminem isn’t really a dangerous guy, he’s just a talented lyricist with a violent character he likes to rap as. No more dangerous than Joe pesci irl bc of who he portrayed in good fellas.
When we discuss movies that portray graphic violence, we are generally willing to accept it if it's critical to the plot or character development. We understand that it sometimes plays an important role in what's ultimately a great piece of art. Personally, I'm not at all a fan of -gratuitous- violence; but that's not what this album is. Every rhyme has a purpose, even if that purpose was to shock, and sometimes, sadden. This was a disruptive and interesting album that we couldn't look away from when it was released. It deserves it's credit.
Surprised at how few of these tracks had staying power. Also the skits are so corny. Totally missed it when I was a kid, but the Dee Barnes line seems legitimately shocking today — genuinely felt subversive as opposed to the bland shocking violence of other tracks.
Peak late 90s rap. Iconic.
Not bad but not for me
Partly heard before Saved 4/20 Top track: My Name Is
The music is rough, violent, prone to homophobic and misogynistic lyrics, and the character of Eminem can be kind of a dick. But I think man creating it is brilliant, and he does an incredible job of shining a light on themes of poverty, violent personalities, drug use, and the vast differences of the socio-economic tiers in modern American society and how that shapes people's lives. If you look at this like a horror movie, no one hates Stephen King or Jordan Peele for writing the things they do and depicting them on screen, so I'll never understand why that's not okay in the music world, too.
This album is not actually that good, an average 2.5 feels fair to me but I’ll bump it up to a 3 because… well, nostalgia
Classic
So this brings me back to being 16-17 years old in the late 90s when I acted like I enjoyed this kind of shit way more then I actually did. As mentioned this has aged really poorly and yeah Eminem may be joking around but allot of the impressionable morons who listen to it don't get the joke. Em can rap that's for sure and I guess the terribleness is the point and Dr. Dre's production is good so there's that. I'll be nice and give it a 3
Much better then I remember
-FIRST EMINEM ALBUM!!!! -very excited i haven’t listened to a lot of him tbh -all the stuff that i know from him are songs he’s featured on -public service announcement is an iconic beginning of an album -MY NAME ISSSS YUPPPPPP -the lyrics in good conscience 🤨😐 -im gonna be honest i prefer when eminem raps about deep stuff to cool beats than when he talks about hurting women -im not gonna lie. i wasn’t expecting to not like this this much -no hate to eminem but i have heard other rap albums that i like better
Familiarly grimly ironic lyrics. Brings a smile but such a grim world view
Dre is a master. What a debut. This dude hit em with so much energy right off the bat. Crazy.
Album #28 I was in high school when this album came out, and I distinctly remember thinking that Eminem was going to be a one-hit wonder with “My Name Is”. A friend told me that I was wrong and lent me his copy of the Slim Shady LP and I don’t know if I’d ever been more wrong about anything else in my life. I was a little afraid that revisiting it would make me cringe from the misogynistic and violent content, but it really didn’t seem too bad on this listen. As an adult, it is 100% clear that this is a performance of the “Slim Shady” character, and those items are like a horror film. Shady may be the star, but he is clearly the villain and not to be glorified in any way. Eminem’s skills are clear as can be, as you can hear rhyming patterns that just keep you on your toes. He can tell stories with clear beginnings, middles, and ends. He also knows how to make fun of himself, as he knows he’s not a “Role Model”. The quartet of albums from Slim Shady LP through Encore are legendary, but this one sets the table for what is to come. 5*
As with all Eminem records: great wordsmything but juvenile as hell. This one started to grate on me a bit more than others.
4 for impact and nascent talent. Not my style, perhaps, but his talent for rhyming is undeniable. 2 for artistic merit.
The only reason I won't rate it 1 is because I used to like it in my teens. Technically it's still impressive, but goddamn these lyrics are embarassing.
"The Slim Shady LP" by Eminem is undoubtedly a hip-hop classic. Released in 1999, this album marked Eminem's major-label debut and catapulted him into the mainstream. It showcased his raw talent, controversial lyrics, and unique storytelling abilities. The album's production, primarily helmed by Dr. Dre and the Bass Brothers, provides a dark and gritty backdrop that perfectly complements Eminem's intense and often disturbing lyricism. Tracks like "My Name Is" and "Guilty Conscience" stand out with their catchy hooks and clever wordplay, instantly becoming hits. Throughout the album, Eminem's alter ego, Slim Shady, takes the spotlight, allowing him to delve into themes of mental instability, drug addiction, and the darker aspects of his personal life. Tracks like "Rock Bottom" and "97' Bonnie & Clyde" showcase his storytelling prowess, while "Brain Damage" offers a glimpse into his experiences with bullying and growing up in Detroit. What truly sets "The Slim Shady LP" apart is its unapologetic honesty and willingness to tackle taboo subjects. Eminem's controversial and provocative lyrics pushed boundaries, sparking both admiration and criticism. Nevertheless, it was undeniably a groundbreaking release that left an indelible mark on the genre. In hindsight, "The Slim Shady LP" remains a pivotal album in Eminem's career and in the history of hip-hop. It established him as a formidable force in the industry and set the stage for his subsequent albums, solidifying his status as one of the greatest lyricists in the genre's history.
Removing it from the social context, this is a good album. Em’s rhymes and flow are fantastic, the storytelling is impressive and it’s funny, like really funny. It does sag a little in the last quarter, but ends on a high with Bad Meets Evil and Still Don’t Give A Fuck. There should also probably have been less skits, most of them are pretty unmemorable. But the fact stands that the full songs are for the most part great. But, and this is quite a big but, this album was suggested a couple of days after the allegations against Russell Brand came out, and as such that context forced me to consider the role that women play in the album. It’s less obvious than in the Marshall Mathers LP, but it cannot be denied that the reality of violence against women is there. It’s uncomfortable. Even if the vast majority of the violence is cartoonish, akin to a horror film, when the darker stuff bubbles up to the surface it does feel like it comes from a place of genuine hatred. And it’s terrifying. And to say that to terrify is the point of the album is kinda missing the point of the criticism. It’s terrifying because of how real it is, and how close to the bone it cuts, rather than how much like fiction it is. As such, my rating is mixed. It’s a four, ignoring the social context and problematic stuff. Considering that, it has to be a one
I was looking forward to listening to who I heard is one of the greatest rapper of all time. I only knew the radio edit of "My Name Is" when it first came out. And I thought it was kind of different and funny. Hearing the entire album now, it's much less so. A lot of the lyrics are big time YIKES! I can't relate to this much at all. Glorifying drug use, violence (especially against women), STDs, robbery, and so on, just doesn't do it for me at my age. And I'm glad I didn't grow up listening to this kind of stuff. How messed up would I be now? Holding my nose and giving it a 2/5 just for some clever lyrics and unique rapping style. Otherwise, it's rather abhorrent. So is the album cover.
Interesting, I liked the story style but not necessarily the stories.
First full Eminem album I've listened to. Brain Damage, If I Had and Role Model are the best songs. Solid rapping and production. I can think of 4-5 rap albums from 1999 better than this though.
Some great songs but the following album "The Marshall Mathers LP" is better. Both got the same problem and it's one song that we could really skip. On this one it's '97 Bonnie & Clyde and on the following album it's Kim. It drags the whole experience down a bit and feels dated. The rest though is mostly good. Eminem is so talented and with the production from Dr. Dre they're an unbeatable combo. I do think that the later works is more polished.
I think this kid is gonna go places. His schtick is a little too silly, but the darkness in his lyrics may go places. Perhaps if his next album was a bit more raw, dark and from the heart and had less of the silly rhymes and sound effects, he might find himself a true Rap God.
Nope
Slim was in his bag with this one. He was opening the door for vulgar rap. Crazy to think this was his first album he released.
Been years since I’ve listened to anything Eminem related, but it’s hard to overstate how big of an impact he made at the time. Even listening to this now, it’s crazy to hear how novel some of his stuff still sounds. His bread and butter early on was how usual it was to have such personal perspective in damn near every song, constantly flaunting thoughts and viewpoints most people would never dream of sharing with someone. There’s some things that haven’t aged well I suppose, but the most heinous ideas are often so absurd that I’m not sure how anyone ever took it so seriously at the time. His juvenile side was always the least appealing to me, but I think it works best here, at a time in his life when he was barely an adult himself. There’s a couple duds, it doesn’t quite have as many peaks as future releases, and the skits grow annoying on replays, but its hard to deny how this album still feels so unique and influential.
if Eminem’s voice wasn’t so goddamn annoying i think i’d actually be a big fan
GEEN ROCK ALBUM?!?!?!? Ik kan mijn geluk nu even niet op. Moet zeggen dat het echt lang geleden is dat ik dit album heb geluisterd, dus de hype is hoog. My name is, is een classic. Guilty Conscience naar mijn mening een sterk staaltje story telling met Devil Em en Angel Dre. Terecht dat Dre gecalled word, man is schijnheilig af op dit nummer. Brain Damage valt naar mijn mening een beetje tegen, maar If I had is ook echt een klassieker. Het album is zo sterk, maar ik denk toch dat ik Marshall Matters LP en Eminem Show beter vind. De highs hier zijn hoog, maar het heeft allemaal een hoog shock gehalte, waar ik bij MMLP en TES meer het idee heb dat er meer introspective nummers op zitten. Door de nostalgie kom ik uit op 4 sterren. As the world turns is hilarisch dom Sowieso op dit album, technisch zulke goede rhymes, maar ik denk wel dat dit album het slechtste geaged is van zn holy trifesta. FAVO: My name is, If I had, '97 Bonnie & Clyde, Role Model,I'm Shady, Bad Meets Evil
Kijk eens aan, een hiphop album. Misschien dat het alleen daarom al vijf sterren verdient XD. Eminem's eerste album, een behoorlijk stuk beter dan z'n huidige werk. Minder irritante gebruik van z'n stem, een stuk intelligentere word-play, en er wordt hier en daar gewoon een goed verhaal verteld. Ik moet wel zeggen dat het ook wel redelijk past in de cultuur van einde 90s begin 00s, waarin shockeren toch wel een belangrijk aspect was. Iets wat Eminem toch wel zeer goed beheerste. Ik was ook vergeten dat Skits een ding zijn/waren, hoe vaak komt dit voor buiten hip-hop albums? Het voelt echt als iets van hiphop, terwijl die zelfs vaak al fantatische verhalen vertellen op hun tracks zelf. Gewoon een interessante, mogelijk incorrecte observatie. Favorieten: Guilty Conscience, If I Had, Rock Bottom
Not that into Eminem
I’ve always been a bit iffy on Eminem, and this aged even worse than his other stuff
Dave Chappelle was right about Enima.
Quite nice, enjoyed it. Added one of the songs in my good vibes playlist
Eminem is really a great rapper but the amount of femicide makes sure I won't listen to this album again.
Fire
I mean, it’s the real Slim Shady
Just some contrived misogynistic rage bait listed off to music to the point it’s a caricature of itself. It’s shit.
Highlights: "My Name Is," "Role Model," "Rock Bottom," "Bad Meets Evil" In these early albums, Eminem cannot find or deliver a hook to save his life. All the call-response phrases are so enervated and offbeat and just lie on top of the same old loop, killing all the momentum and making these 5-minute songs in a 20-song album feel like an eternity. The rapping on Eminem Show is generally weaker, but it made that much of a difference for Dre to create separate movements in a song and for Eminem to start belting out the lines. Maybe having less rap material even allowed him to focus on selling it better. This does manage to be better than the Mathers LP because 90% of those songs were reacting against the reaction to this album, while this album at least *establishes* things. Still awful, no matter how much clever internal rhyming he digs up. An Eminem album will give you a lot of insight into a certain prevalent kind of guy in this period, like Zeppelin would have done for the '60s. That doesn't make it good.
I hate how much I enjoy listening to Eminem
Any musical value to be derived from this was automatically cancelled out by just how FUCKING ANNOYING IT IS. I don’t like him, I don’t like his voice, I don’t like his lyrics. No thank you!
I wasn't feeling it. I know I'm hilarious.
i dont like m&m im sorry
Phenomenal. Changed an era
Classic! Standouts: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, '97 Bonnie & Clyde, My Fault, Just Don't Give a F&%$,
Banger of an album from em
Some unsavory lyrics, but it's nice to hear Eminem's origins
On one hand the man is so clearly gifted. But my god is he whack sometimes, and just too dark for my taste in places. But at the end of the day.... he's just so dang good at his job that I can't help but enjoy it.
Of course one of the most important albums similar to its follow up. I'd probably have to cut a few tracks for it to be perfect, but I'd say a solid low 5 for me.
This is undoubtedly a solid album on the whole - standout tracks include My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, and the harrowing '97 Bonnie & Clyde. Some of the lyrics across this record are truly disturbing, showcasing Eminem's ability to pull you into his horror-tinged world. Least favourite track - Cum On Everybody. Not a massive fan of the 'skit' tracks either.
Objectively: 5 Subjectively: 3 Overall: 4 Eminem has talent and it's not unfair to say he's one of the best rappers of all time. That being said, while the album has some great beats and he's a master of words, after the fourteenth or so mention of throat slitting or date-raping or poo poo or pee pee, it gets tiring. It's supposed to be offensive, and shocking, I understand that, and if you were a 16 year-old bullied kid back in the late 90s early 00s, this album would speak volumes to you. If that's your cup of tea, nice. Small sips for me. 4.
Em’s masterful lyric work shines so bright in this album, I think I’m blind. Solid backing music, with choosy beat selection makes this album a pleasure to listen to.
Bonkers
Forgot how great this album is
Pretty disturbing lyrics but i guess it's satire. Other than that the music was pretty good for the genre.
Nice yeah Slim Shady LP, this album really stands out in its imagery, storytelling and general cinematic experience. Before this album I had a general hard time consistently paying attention to lyrics in rap (in every genre really). But Eminem in this project doesn't really give you much oof a choice, and I found myself in every wacky ass story and weird beat. Absolutely love love the vibe of horrorcore that appears on here in songs like 97 Bonnie and Clyde, a favorite Eminem track for me.
I came into this album fully expecting to give it a 5, but I think the exposure to the other classic rap albums in this book has made me realize it really didn't hold up over time as well as others. For the first time, I really found myself questioning how much I liked listening to the violence in his music. As evidenced by the rating, I still clearly do. But the fact that I had to question it at all kind of proves the original point. Favorite track: Role Model
I wanted to give this album more but man there are some wack songs on there . I completely forgot about the song “my fault” - just what . Also “c*m on everybody” - no thanks . Probably sitting slightly higher than a two for me but rating down due to these monstrosities.
I can't really remember how I felt about this, and I don't really feel like listening again right now. Maybe 2.5?
Admittedly didn't get very far into this. The Slim Shady violence shtick wasn't funny then and it's unlistenable now
one star, for being a too-visceral reminder of the cultural hellscape that was the late 90s
Mega
Eminem at his least filtered. Not his best album by a long shot but it's still a classic.
A genius but with a level of misogyny that makes it unlistenable. I don't really care if it's supposed to be a character, TBH.
Wherever I’ve returned to songs from this album I’ve felt uncomfortable. More than once I’ve said that this era of Eminem hasn’t aged well. Listening from beginning to end though is an entirely different experience. This album is an incredible piece of work. The thread that runs throughout (this is who you think I am) works to poke fun at the critics who can’t imagine that rap can be fictional. Having said all that, I still did die a few times of horror because these songs are so dark.
This album is a shot of nostalgia this morning, transporting me back to middle school, watching the music video for My Name Is on Much Music. I remember the first time I heard the uncensored version of the song, I felt like such a badass. I still have a soft spot for Eminem. I'm not much of a hip hop/rap fan, but he is one hell of a rapper, and I tend to gravitate towards him as opposed to these new rap stars who need to start their names with Lil' for some reason (Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Yachty...wtf). Eminem has more substance than any of those "artists". Eminem's lyrics are vulger, and they are meant to be that way. It kind of shocks you into listening to his music. His topics of conversation (especially on this record) center around mysogeny, murder, rape, shitty childhoods, and drug abuse. A lot of people get mad at his themes or lyrics, but they are ironically doing exactly what he wants them to do, giving him crazy amounts of free publicity. The simple fact that Eminem is still making good music should go a long way to proving his worth on the scene. I unapologetically enjoy his beats/samples/rap style. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed today's listen. The songs that featured Dr Dre and Royce Da 5'9" were a nice addition to the record. The one criticism I have, which I've had with every rap/hip hop record so far is why the fuck do they always feel the need to break the flow of the record with pointless skits? The record would have been stronger without them I think. Favourite songs: My Name Is, Bad Meets Evil, Guilty Conscience, Role Model, I'm Shady, Brain Damage, If I Had, Rock Bottom, As The World Turns Least favourite songs: Cum on Everybody, and all the dumb fuckin skits (Public Service Announcement, Paul, Bitch, Lounge, Ken Kaniff, and Soap) 4/5
Once again it seems the Thought Police are out and active and Eminem is a naughty bad man. Well, regardless of his edgy and frankly not suprising views (considering his upbringing and relationship with his mother) this man created a persona that not only took the world by storm but demonstrated just how gifted he is. This stands head and shoulders above anything else in the genre. His rapping, storytelling and production is second to none.
Not my favourite Eminem
I'm getting ready to tap out
Given the softmoric humour and references to condoms, bitches and rape etc I had to check what age Eminem was when he wrote this album as I thought it would’ve been done by a horny teenager, but he was actually 27 at a time so there’s that. Yes he is a talented wordsmith and has a talent for rhyming words within words but the music is repetitive and album is way too long.
Bij het lezen van de naam 'Eminem' zakte de moed me al in de schoenen. Moet ik dit een uur aanhoren? Zoals ik eerder al zei, niemand houdt van boze mensen. En het gebruik van krachttermen is meestal een middel om gebrek aan inspiratie en talent te maskeren. En toch, er is een zekere afwisseling, en je krijgt zowaar het idee dat het ergens over gaat. Het moeizame leven van de 'trailer park'-onderklasse of zoiets. Daar wreekt zich toch dat ik dit soort platen niet opzet om er nauwgezet naar te luisteren.
Ik lees op het wijze internet dat dit de strip onder de rapplaten is. En dat begrijp ik wel. De tekst vergroot alles uit en richt zich op de puber in onszelf. De strip is daarentegen getekend in suikerzoet roze. Want wat klinkt het lekker in het gehoor. Sterke deuntjes, goede beats en bijzonder goed gebruik van samples. En, daar bovenop, een originele rapstijl die, ondanks de vaak stevige inzet, altijd prettig klinkt. Ik kijk even door de puberale grapjes heen en waardeer de creativiteit en het vakmanschap met de volledige score.
Eminem, de grappenmaker onder de rappers, soort Amerikaanse Extince. De beats en de baslijntjes zijn echt top op dit album. Maar een uur lang een beetje puberale (g)rapjes er over heen, tja, een half uurtje was dan lang zat geweest. En als ik het dan afzet tegen wat relaxtere muzikalere hiphop, zoals a tribe of de arrested development van de dag hiervoor, die ik allebei een 4 geef, dan kan ik M&M slechts een 3 geven. Geef mij maar de greatest hits of af en toe een nummertje tussendoor.
I mean yeah
As a native of the greater Detroit area my feelings on Eminem are... complex. I appreciate anytime a "hometown hero" makes it big, and Marshall is absolutely a better rep of The D than a lot of the other options (Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Ted Nugent... a real murderer's row of pieces of shit). Plus, Mathers has great flow and undeniable talent. The hooks are memorable and, if nothing else, incredibly catchy. But jesus christ is this hard to listen to. What if an edgelord middleschooler was given a global platform and purposely said every awful thing he could think of in order to be a provocateur? I think he's actually gotten better as he has aged (and matured). This shit is hard to get through in 2023.
I could give one song a 5 out of 5, yet the album altogether... meh. Too long, too repetitive. His flow is impressive, but it's not really my vibe.
I just can't. Best version of this stuff is from Phoenix Nights. Please stand up
One of the good eminem albums
Dido girl, you should have killed this little bitch when you had a chance.
"You'll be safe for days if you shave your legs with renee's razor blades" Voice of a generation.
Not my favourite Eminem album but some great songs
Normally not a fan hip hop but Eminem seems to be different which is probably why he commands so much respect in the genre. His lyrics tell stories that are often hilarious with tongue-in-cheek mixed with a dark double entendre. The Good My Name Is '97 Bonnie & Clyde My Fault The Bad
I don't even need to listen to this, I already hate it. And I don't need to go through the day with My Name Is stuck in my head. Granted, this album was huge and it ushered in a whole new era of white boy stupidity in the late 90's. Let’s be clear though, that was not a positive contribution to society by any stretch. I hated it then and I still hate it now. And Eminem is a garbage human being who can fuck off. He doesn't get any royalties from me. Not today, Satan!
classic eminem, yummy dummy
Plain profanity doesn't work for me without any interesting background. I really don't get the fuss about Eminem. I guess i don't get the joke.
Not for me.
7/10