Marshall Mathers LP, The (Explicit) - Eminem > Reviews

Advantages: Doesn`t try to gloss over the facts of life in inner city America.
Disadvantages: Attracts unfair and harsh criticism.

...our time. Eminem (real name Marshall Mathers III) doesn`t shy away from telling it as it is. This album illustrates exactly what young people in America are growing up with, the violence, the drugs, the alcohol addiction, violence in the home etc. For far too long people have been sweeping these things under the carpet, until now. Eminem has taken a bold stance and spoken out (through his music) about the problems affecting the large cities of America. ... Read review

Advantages: Thought it would be better than SS LP
Disadvantages: wasn't

I got this album before anyone else who I know and man I was pleased. The one impression I wound up with from "Slim Shady" was that Eminem was a talented rapper who needed to release another album before I could form an opinion of him - well, here goes. Eminem has seriously deteriorated from the potential he showed on his first album. On "Slim Shady" he was an angry young man with reasons to be angry and the ability to rap about it to a decent ... Read review

Advantages: One of the most original and inventive albums I've heard in recent years
Disadvantages: The revolting 'Ken Kaniff'

...this is what makes 'The Marshall Mathers LP' one of the more interesting records I have heard in recent years. His songs are not wandering and aimless. They 'actually do have something to say!' The rapper obviously views music as an ideal medium through which to voice his opinions on various subjects and he wastes little of the opportunity available to him. To name but a few examples here, we learn about his attitude to obsessive fans, music awards, ... Read review

Advantages: Some well known, very good singles
Disadvantages: Little variety in tracks.

Eminem – oh why the fuss! Ok, he swears and may have politically incorrect views here and there but quite frankly I find him amusing with his “angry young man stance” – maybe because I’ve seen it all before being an old punk and remembering the Sex Pistols et al – it hardly shocks anymore – does it?? After all, these days you’d be hard pressed to find many bands – other than true “pop” ... Read review

Advantages: Really good music
Disadvantages: Beware if you hate swearing!

I AM WHATEVER YOU SAY I AM, IF I WASNT THEN WHY WOULD I SAY I AM, IN THE PAPER THE NEWS EVERY DAY I AM, RADIO WON'T EVEN PLAY MY JAM. No points for guessing that Eminem (aka Marshal Mathers) wrote this song about the way in which people view him and oh boy, do people view him! From the kids that idolise his rapping to the women's rights protesters who claim that he is sick and disgusting, Eminem is kicking up a storm wherever he goes! The Marshal ... Read review

Advantages: Something a little bit different
Disadvantages: Perhaps a little much self obssession

Eminem is undoubtedly the most controversial artist of the moment, and from the first time you hear this album you'll understand why. However, if you are to listen more closely or to see or read an interview with eminem, you'll hopefully begin to understand how tongue-in-cheek he can be. As this is a rap record, one of the most important aspects of it are its lyrics, but if you are faint hearted, do not let them put you off an outstanding album. Eminem's ... Read review

Advantages: It has a lot of feeling and some good tracks
Disadvantages: none

...better of the two, The Marshall Mathers LP is still a good album. I think that this one is more detailed and Eminem is expressing his feelings more. Like the first one, this album is filled up with service announcments and phone messages. There are 19 tracks on The Marshall Mathers LP, about 4 of the 19 are short messages. 1. Public Service Announcment: This, like on the first album, is a short announcment to start the album. I don't like it ... Read review

Advantages: 'Stan' is pure genius
Disadvantages: the other tracks do nothing but disappoint

...of all time by young Marshall Mathers. You have to appreciate the excellent strategic marketing that went into this LP and of course Eminems image on the whole. Kids have been crying out for a bad ass rap artist, one who will tell the authorities where to go, one who will preach violence, and one with commercial appeal.. emphasis on commercial appeal. Of course Eminem isnt the first controversial rapper, hell he still pales in comparison to the likes ... Read review

Advantages: Good lyrics, lots of tracks, all songs are good
Disadvantages: unsuitable for children and young teens

Not only is Marshall Mathers the most controversial and spectacular rapper and lyricist of all time, he is totally hot too!! In my life, I have only come across three people that don't like Eminem at all. And to be honest its not a big deal really considering he has millions of fans across the globe. And what are the opinions of these people anyway? One of them is a sixteen year old boy who still believes that wrestling is real, a forty year old man ... Read review

Advantages: pure genius
Disadvantages: homophobia

...because his real name is Marshall Mathers, (M and M, get it?) is one of the most contraversial rappers of our time. If you can look past the contraversy, the explitives, homophobia, violence and sexism you will see the work of a genius. His second album The Marshall Mathers LP(2000) was the follow up to his debut album The Slim Shady LP(1999). He is part of a group called D12 (dirty dozen) and is well known as the "white boy" of rap. The play ... Read review

Advantages: stan feat. dido
Disadvantages: too much anger, not enough humour as previous album

...5/10 10. I'm back 5/10 11. Marshall Mathers 2/10 12. Ken Kaniff hahaha this is funny 13. Drug ballad 5/10 14. Amityville 3/10 15. Bitch please (part 2) 2/10 16. Kim 2/10 17. Under the influence 2/10 18. Criminal 3/10 19. Kids overall, id recommend this to someone of a placid nature, cos if you are mental, then this LP is going to f**k you up and give you bad thoughts!!! I would say that the slim shady lp is a far better buy. ... Read review

Advantages: Eminems best songs are featured
Disadvantages: No Guilty Consience

The Marshall Mathers LP is possibly the most unique album ever produced by an artist. As far as I know Eminem himself writes all nineteen tracks, but the executive producer of the album is Marshall’s close friend, Dr Dre. If you can get your hands on the one of the special edition albums you get the bonus track of ‘The Kids’. This album has some of the best of Eminem’s songs including: The Way I Am, The Real Slim Shady, and Stan (Featuring ... Read review