Collector's Box (Interviews) - Eminem

Advantages: Good music, underlying messages in the lyrics, interesting inside sleeve, amazing lyrics
Disadvantages: some repetitive beats in tracks, sound on two tracks isn't very original

...This album has been highly anticipated by many people waiting for the third instalment of the Marshall Mathers saga. The album has received major publicity from MTV in the form of interviews with Eminem himself in which he has promoted the album as the midway point between his previous two. With all the hype and praise following it’s release the Eminem show couldn’t wait to be added to my CD collection. It’s initial appearance represents a departure from the murderous tones of his previous two albums portraying Eminem as a performer on stage behind a curtain. The front sleeve isn’t too appealing because of it’s dull tones but the rave reviews and hype still convinced me to buy the album. The first thing that hit me about this album was the departure of the public service announcement from the first track spot which had been used... Read review

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Advantages: Some amazing tracks. Some will make you think. Bonus Disk.
Disadvantages: There will be something you don't like, almost Guaranteed.

.... But as I said above, I can almost guarantee that there will be something on this album that you hate. I hate Puke's intro because of a personal phobia of mine, but I know someone who can't stand "Ass Like That", don't ask why. -- Incidentally, there seem to be two versions of Encore, the standard CD version and another with an alternative box design (card as opposed to Jewel Case). This version is the Shady Collector's edition and includes card inserts with the lyrics on them and a picture-told story on the reverse side. This version is slightly impractical because it doesn't fit a standard CD rack, but the collector's edition label on the side makes it feel more valuable. - HurrellMaster... Read review

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Advantages: great music
Disadvantages: Has swear words and can be offencive

...In my experience eminem has been a great rapper and i have listened to this albulm again and again. in my opion this is his best album so far. there is a few swear words so i wouldnt reccomend it to younger people. i think if you are over 13 you should be aloud to listen to this music. i have got most of eminems albums but this is one of the best. i seriously reccomed it to you if your a fan of rap R and B. but it may offend you in some ways and there is a lot of swearing. there is not any word good enough to describe this album and i think it is a essential in life. if i could i would go on for ages and ages but i do not want to bore you. to sum it up excellent... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful