Slim Shady LP, The (Parental Advisory) [PA] - Eminem > Reviews

Advantages: lyrics and sound fx are just put together like a dream
Disadvantages: none that i can think of

After hearing 'My name is ' went out and bought this album from HMV 11.99. i had a mental picture of a skinny little black guy with round glasses looking a bit like spike lee (movie director) to my shock a white guy with bleached hair . Oh yes hear we go milli vanilli i thought Then i read the credits and saw Produced by Dr Dre (N.W.A) probably best producer out there. Now some people will find the album so offensive it would sicken ... 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 ... Read review

Advantages: Very original lyrics, and good rhythm
Disadvantages: Some listeners might be offended

This was not the first eminem album I bought, so I was familiar with his controversial lyrics and overall style, but I was still shocked at how good this album really is. I already owned all of his mainstream albums including the eminem show, encore and more. Since this album wasn't very famous I didn't expect much, and I only knew the track My Name Is, but I was happily surprised when I bought the CD. This album is very different to his new stuff: The ... Read review