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 | Title : The Eminem Show
Author : Eminem
Release Date : 20020526
Binding : Audio CD
Regular Price : $19.98
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Editorial Reviews :
Any lingering doubts as to the depth of Eminem's skills or his potential for raw yet compelling honesty are dispelled on The Eminem Show's first track. Armed with a quicksilver flow and a thundering rhythm track (the record was exec produced by longtime mentor and partner Dr. Dre), 'White America' finds Eminem ferociously mauling the hand that feeds him, lambasting his critics, the industry, and the racism that, in many ways, helped make Marshall Mathers more than just another rapper. 'Let's do the math,' Em sneers, 'If I was black I would have sold half/ I could be one of your kids/ Little Eric looks just like this.' After the bombast of The Marshall Mathers LP and Eminem's well-noted use of sexual epithets, this kind of material is made more controversial because it actually rings true. From a brutal retort to his long-estranged and equally troubled mother ('Cleaning Out My Closets') to a surprisingly tender ode to his child ('Hailie's Song'), Eminem examines his life, loves, arrests, addictions, failures, and successes with surprising insight, making this a funk-drenched hip-hop confessional well worth the hype.
Buyer Reviews :
As witty as 'The Marshall Mathers LP' was, 'The Eminem Show' seems to be even wittier. This time, Eminem concentrates less on pushing buttons, and more on social and personal commentary.
Curtains Up(skit) - Just some sound effects giving the impression of Em walking up to a microphone.
White America - A heavy sounding song about how Eminem has unwittingly reached so many people in so many different ways. He points out how he wouldn't be targeted so much if he was black.
Business - Dre's G-funk production is easily recognizable here, and is just as groovy as ever. Em plays the role of Robin to Dre's Batman, much like the current video for 'Without Me'.
Cleaning Out My Closet - Self explanatory title. Here, Em once again vents his thoughts on his fame, ex-wife, and mother, but manages to say enough new stuff to keep from sounding repetative.
Square Dance - Don't let the title fool you, its still a rap song. Em says this song overall is intended to help you forget stuff and let loose. A few pot shots at Cannabis pop up here.
The Kiss(skit) - A loose recreation of the events that led to Eminem's arrest.
Soldier - With all the negative press, lawsuits, and newfound fame coming at him, Em describes himself as someone who keeps moving along despite all the pressure around him.
Say Goodbye to Hollywood - This seems to be Em saying that after all the things that have happened to him, he can't be carefree anymore.
Drips - A tale about how Obie Trice hooked up with a fictional girlfriend of Eminem, and wound up getting some kind of STD. Basically, this song is a graphic picture about the dangers of unprotected sex.
Without Me - The traditional, catchy, leadoff single with the Slim Shady persona in full force. Sounds different enough from 'My Name Is' and 'The Real Slim Shady' to hold its own.
Paul Rosenbeurg(skit) - Em's manager urgently warns him not to carry his gun around.
Sing for the Moment - Using a sample of Aerosmith's 'Dream on', Em tells us in his own unique way how and why kids are drawn to him and entertainers in general.
Superman - A twisted semi-love song about Em's ex-wife. He indicates they may get back together down the road, but for now he could care less because 'I can't be your Superman'.
Halie's Song - A heartfelt ode to his beloved daugher. Em himself admits that he can't sing that good. Someone said how this sounded similar to the boy bands that Em puts down. Well, the difference is he wrote this himself, and the feelings are real.
Steve Berman(skit) - The head of Interscope records doesn't get a chance to say what he wants to say about this album.
When the Music Stops - The members of D-12 lend a hand in telling how life can be rough when the focus is not on music anymore.
Say What U Say - Em and Dre go back and forth in dissing Jermaine Dupri.
'Till I Collapse - The beat is identical to Queen's 'We Will Rock You', and makes for an arena-rock sounding ode to Em's desire to continue on. Nate Dogg provides a very catchy chorus.
My Dad's Gone Crazy - Em's daughter is featured here, and she comments on what we've known all along. All the subject matter on the album is summed up well in the last few verses.
Curtains Close(skit) - Ken Kaniff is left all by himself as 'The Eminem Show' ends.
One big difference here is the near abscence of the word 'f----t'. Eminem probably figures he'll get his message across better if he avoids upsetting the gay and lesbian community this time around.
(by Michael Parthum)
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