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Advantages: mostly good songs
Disadvantages: some terrible ones that aren't his style

Eminem came out with some great tracks on this album; however there are like three or four terrible tracks. On those tracks, Eminem tries to rap in a harder style , but once you hear those tracks, you will notice that isn't his style. On the other hand, the other tracks are pretty catchy and topped most of the hip hop charts. All things considered, if you are an Eminem fan, it is still a good album and would defiently consider buying it. If you weren't ... Read review

Advantages: Some truly great tracks.
Disadvantages: Some self indulgent nonsense.

Encore - Eminem Now I am not a great fan of Eminem however I bought this cd when I first heard 'Mosh', track 8, I'll expand on this later. I then heard all this stuff about Eminem retiring, this was his last album etc., etc. I am a fan of Dr Dre however, and as he produced the album that helped to persuade me. So it was with a critical ear that I first listened to it. The fact I still have it four years after it's release is testament to the fact ...
...1. (Curtains Up - Encore version) No needed, just a soundclip of the audience waiting for him. 0/10 not a good start however.... 2. Evil Deeds Brilliant opener. An insight into his mind without a doubt. A really good thumping bass with a 'clicky' percussion whilst he raps over this with some backing going into nursery rhyme. A very complex musical piece with Em rapping about his childhood and a fair level of insight into his current 'issues'. ... Read review

Advantages: Its a good mix of great songs.
Disadvantages: None

This album is excellent and i have not stopped listening to it since the day i bought it. It has a range of different types of songs from upbeat raps like "Shake That" to songs with more meaning like "When Im Gone". It also contains some old favourites such as "The Real Slim Shady". The only downside is that the album is not suitable for children as there is a lot of swearing and references to sex, drugs and alcohol (but its kind of what you expect ... Read review

Advantages: Great album through and through! One of the best Rap albums available.
Disadvantages: Due to content, should not be played around minors.

This is a what i would call a groundbreaking album! My first real taste of the rap scene and I loved every beat and lyric of it. A lot of comedy, some commercial and indeed some very dark and perhaps shocking songs; all bursting with intelligent rhymes. Tracks: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Short comedy intro/skit perhaps gives a little taste of what is to come on the rest of the album. MY NAME IS - The most commercial and perhaps lyrically random ...
...featuring Dr Dre. BRAIN DAMAGE - Darker song offering something of an insight into Eminem's childhood. PAUL - Brief skit. IF I HAD - One of the more mellow songs on the album. Gritty song reflecting Eminems' 'poor' beginnings. 97 BONNIE AND CLYDE - Very controversial at the time.. a parody of Will Smiths' 'Just the Two of Us' . In this version Em has just killed his wife and is singing to his daughter on his way to dump the body in the sea; the ... Read review

Advantages: Great catchy tunes, lots of colaborations
Disadvantages: not much timbaland, not as good as past albums

From album to album missy elliot has alway been able to improve her craft and has alway been able to stay ahead of the game; with new styles, new experimental beats and who can forget her talented rapping skills. So in her sixth and maybe best album "The Cookbook" be sure to find a new variety of music recipies, waiting to hit those musical taste buds!!. With guest producers and collaborations, giving the added ingrediants to an overal meal that ...
...Track Reviews: 'Lose Control' - This is the jump-off single, which no doubt was a hit in the charts, with the House andTechno beats mixed with hip-hop sounds, makes this a huge standout track. This track took some techno samples from from theEighties group Cybotron, showing just how experimental missy really is when it comes to producing tracks, and making hits. The single also feats vocals from new RnB senstation Ciara, which gives that added ... Read review