Eminem Show, The (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Eminem

...Im sure everybody knows who Eminem is. Whether youve heard his singles, his albums, or watched him on the big screen, he could possibly the most famous musician in North America. He has created a medium unlike any other, where a white emcee can be hardcore, tell stories, be humorous, and be a great, if not one of the greatest, wordsmiths and lyricists ever. He has been constantly overrated and underrated. No, Eminem is not the greatest rapper of ...
...2002, besides his underground EPs, Eminem has given us two albums to sink our teeth into. The humorous, funny, and creative Slim Shady LP, and the angry, lyrical, thought-provoking Marshall Mathers LP. In 2002, the white emcee made his glorious return to hip-hop with The Eminem Show. Even with the heavy bootlegging of the album, it still sold 10 million copies as of today, which is amazing. The Eminem Show is not a classic like his last album, the ...

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...previous three album releases, `The Eminem Show` has a much more vibrant front cover. I must just add before I move on that some people will argue that there were only two previous releases. For anyone that doesn't know, there was an album released in 1996 called `Infinite`. It was only released stateside and only sold in the region of 3750 copies so it has largely been forgotten about. In a nutshell, the three previous covers were very bleak and ...
...depicts Eminem and his daughter on a moonlit pier, and `Marshall Mathers LP` shows Eminem sat on the steps of his childhood home looking very much depressed. The cover of this album is a million miles away from that. It shows Eminem on a stage in a black suit, surrounded by a huge red theatre curtain. The brighter colours give out a more uplifting vibe than before and I think that this is Eminem showing a more upbeat approach about his life. At the ...

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...is Eminem. About Eminem Eminem was born Marshall Bruce Mathers and before he made his face famous all over the world as the biggest selling white rapper, he used to be in a band called D12. It was while he was in this band, that he, along with the other band members created alter ego's for themselves. This is how Eminem was born, it actually comes from the fact that initials are MM. He also sometimes refers to himself as Slim Shady. Eminem is ...
...as Grammy Awards. The Eminem Show The Eminem Show is Eminem's third album and it was released in the summer of 2002 and sold over a million copies in within the first week or it going on sale. This album tells the story of Eminem's rise to fame, how he fits into the rap community and he also raps about his relationship with his wife Kym and his daughter Hailie. He also raps about various other events in his life which have been well publicised ...

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...a few raised eyebrows. However, Eminem (Marshall, Slim, whatever) prospered where others had failed - he told it like it was, didn't give a flying f*ck who he rubbed up the wrong way, and made himself a reputation as the most controversial figure in post-millennium rap. His constant collaboration with one Dr Dre was undoubtedly the catalyst for his success, but that said, you've gotta go some to sell as many units as Em did, and all that in a mere ...
...in almost every direction, The Eminem Show is at times a disturbing listen, but one just as intriguing, if only to see a lyrical genius at his undeniable peak. Whilst there isn't the likes of 'Kim' (possibly one of the most controversial tracks ever put to disc), Eminem proceeds to attack everyone - from the media to other rappers, from a fan on the street to the parent of a broken home. Boy's got issues. An honest representation of both his thoughts ...

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...this album a miss. Eminem is a very famous white rapper, who was born in Detriot. His real name is Marshall Mathers III, after his father, Marshall Mathers II. He is also known as Slim Shady. When he was younger, he entered a talent contest, which he came second in, and that's when his career kicked off. He was discovered by Dr.Dre, another famous rapper. 'The Eminem Show' is Eminem's third album, after 'The slim Shady LP', and 'The Marshall Mathers ...
...followed by the album 'The Eminem Show', which had to be released a week earlier than planned, as it was available to download on the net. I'll start by telling you about the members of Eminem's family that appear on the album: * His Dad, Marshall Mathers II. Eminems Mum and Dad split up before he was born. * His Mum, Debbie. She is most famous for being rapped about on Eminem's records (more on that later). She clearly didn't like being rapped ...

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...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 ...
...American parents through his lyrics Eminem also attacks those who oppose him or look at him as a white man trying to be black. The lyrics of this song are far more impressive with their message being stronger than previous songs. This is followed by the strangely comedic ‘Business’ in which Eminem seems to portray himself as a living comedy show. The beat sounds like a distorted D12 song which seems weak on the part of Eminem and overall this song ...

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...fan and you don’t like Eminem there is a chance that this album may just change your mind on the Detroit rapper, his lyrics are much smarter than in his previous albums, he has calmed down and obviously spent a lot more time in the development of this album and with the help of super producer Dr Dre he has made undoubtedly his most lyrically gifted album. If you do not like rap and hate Eminem already I do not advise you to get this album ...
...listening to this album as Eminem approaches it in a much more professional approach and shows us what he can really do. 1. Curtains Up (skit)- a 30 second musical intro to White America. 2. White America- A lyrically smart song dedicated to the market sector that has made Shady one of the biggest rappers to date. This track is best performed at a live concert so if you get the chance to watch one on TV or something go for it. 3. Business feat ...

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...his Invincible album lol], with Eminem fighting back against apparent criticism he's had from the government. But other content is similar to that of previous albums, of how parents are shocked at what he says etc... At the end he goes on to give a big "f*** u" to Miss Cheney and Tipper Gore. I see another lawsuit coming maybe... 3. Business Pretty catchy with a good synthesised bass beat, with the potential to be released as a single. A reference ...
...crude lyrics in the chorus. Eminem vents his anger at Kim wanting a divorce when pregnant. And the father is some other man. Or something along those lines. 10. Without Me At a club, whenever this track comes on it's the only one that *everyone* knows the lyrics in their entirity to, partly due to it being excessively overplayed on the radio and partly as it's very catchy. When first played I thought it was quite mediocre [but undoubtedly would ...

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The Eminem Show might surprise some people, I know that it has pleasantly shocked me. Yes, he swears, he has this tough guy persona, but underneath he is just another human being with a softer side, especially highlighted in track 14. Hailie's Song. No matter what you think about Eminem (Marshall Mathers) he is most definitely entertaining and this album is no exception. Mainly performed in his standard hip hop style, this album has a fabulous rock-rap ...
...that you expect on any Eminem CD. I instantly noticed that this CD is a lot less angry than Marshall Mathers EP. Eminem is still angry about the past and annoyed with people for mistaking him for his persona (Slim Shady) as well as swearing like a trouper throughout, but he shows a vulnerable and sensitive side that is incredibly endearing. If you like soulful vocals or dislike foul language then this is resolutely not the album for you, but if you ...

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...surprised that I’m such an Eminem fan being pretty much a confirmed old Punk/Rock/Britpop chick and most rap/hiphop music leaves me totally cold but there is something different about Eminem. I love his clever and/or amusing lyrics, sometimes poignant, often realistic, and OK, to some, sometimes offensive (although often people miss the fact that a lot of it is tongue in cheek). I own all three CDs in this trilogy but this is by far the one I play ...
...to what they’ve heard about Eminem and his lyrics or purely (like me) because they would not consider it likely to be to their taste. Believe me, this man knows a good tune and a good hook line. I think I can safely say that almost every track sticks in your mind, if not for some clever lyrical line then for an impossibly catchy tune/hook line. Well, I’m not going to analyse every track on this CD, firstly because there are so many (it’s about 80 ...

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The Eminem Show Released in 2002, this is one of Eminems strongest albums, it sold over a million copies in its first week of release and is Eminem singing and rapping about his life, from his popularity with some and lack of with others through his divorce, his personal feuds and his love for his daughter, this is a man basically laying himself bare, by the end you can see why he wanted the break from music he alludes to so often, he has basically ...
...Kaniff an alter ego of Eminem opens the show, simply walking on stage and introducing the Eminem Show, this is 20 seconds long and doesn’t add anything or set the scene really. 2. White America This is a really angry rant about everything Em felt was wrong with America at the time this album was made. Its about how he’s made it as a white rapper against a lot of prejudice and people ready to mock him at every turn, it also seeks to set the record ...

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...of May 2002's release, "The Eminem Show." I got this record just a couple of days after it hit stores, thanks to a pre-order at Amazon.com. Actually, I got a CD-R copy of it - Mom bought the CD, and she graciously allowed me to copy it so that I would not "borrow" (i.e. blatantly steal) her copy. Whatever the case, this album was more than worth the seventeen dollars paid for it because none of the members of this family can stop listening to it. ...
...and scenes from the movie Eminem shot recently. It wouldn't quite have been worth it if it weren't for the fact that it cost the same as the regular version, so it's far from the end of the world if you don't get it. Some of the highlights from this best-selling rap album include: *Without Me. A sort of dance / club song, and the first single. On this track, Eminem explores his popularity, and why it's so crucial that he stick around even though ...

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...Marshal Mathers, Slim Shady, Eminem or More recently Rap Boy. Whatever he's calling himself, you know who he is! He's the most famous white rapper since Vanilla Ice(God Rest his soul...What? He's not dead? Oh ok then) and he's back with a new single, but more importantly, a new album! I bought his last album fairly early on and loved it. I now have two copies because of a dodgy relationship and a early-bought Christmas Present but thats beside the ...
...This is definatly a Hip-Hop Eminem style song and is still being used to introduce the album. It keeps throwin up batman type comments such as the introduction "(Dre) Marshall. Sounds like an SOS (Eminem) Holy Wack, unlyrical Lyrics Andre! Your F*[k!*G right! (Dre) To the Rapmobile! Lets go!" The song talks about how the music scene has been polluted with garbage(N*Sync) while Eminem has been away but now he's back to sort out the problem Rap Boy ...

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...come..... And so, 'The Eminem Show'. The cover design for the album is beautifully poignant. It depicts an empty stage, the theatre curtains parted a little and in the darkness Marshall Mathers II sits, alone and reflective. He is barely visible as the black suit he wears merges with the lonliness and emptiness of the backstage area. Only his trademark peroxide hair and the scarecest glimpse of skin identify him. A spotlight on stage searches for ...
...US and the reception of Eminem personally as a rapper. The lyrics are pretty valid but I still don't like the song. Cleanin Out My Closet I first heard this one on Radio 1 when they previewed the album. It didn't really make much of an impression on me then but, with time, it has grown on me. This is one of the slower songs here and, as the title suggests, the lyrics are concentrated on Eminem's experience of family and his attempt to come to terms ...

lozmarne 23.04.2003 (25.04.2003) · Read full review
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...Anyone expecting the usual Eminem stuff is going to be very dissapointed (or very excited) as there are a lot of new sounds on this album. There is a lot more of Eminem, not nearly as many featuring artists as his earlier albums although there are tracks featuring Obie Trice, Dr Dre and Mashalls daughter Hailie Jade Mathers. There is also a track which features him singing which is a pleasent surprise to most fans as he has often said before that ...
...album to you as its Eminem but with some new and original material and sounds. I also recommend that anyone who decides to buy this splash out and order from Amazon so that you can get the limited edition version which i have been unable to find in shops. It only costs and extra couple of punds but it is worth a lot more as a DVD is included. It has trailers for his upcoming movie, 8 Mile, clips from concerts as well as his thoughts while recording ...

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