Up In Smoke (Live/Parental Advisory) [UMD] [PA] - Various Artists

Advantages: A few good tracks
Disadvantages: A lot of filler

...I bought this more out of curiousity than expectation. It was released to try and promote new artists signed to Shady Records like Stat Quo, Ca$his and Bobby Creekwater but also features just about everybody assossiated with Shady. It was intended origionally to be a mixtape but was made into a full length album during production. The cover was hand drawn by Eminem. It looks a bit plain in my oppion but credit to him for putting his drawing talents out there. It features everyone who is on the album. On with the track breakdown: 1. Shady Narcotics - Eminem This is just an intro. The only reason I include it is because the beat is amazing. It's a shame it was wasted on this instead of being used on a song, but oh well. Em just says the names of everyone on the album. 2. We're Back - Eminem, Obie Trice, Stat Quo, Bobby Creekwater... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: great lyrical music,promotes up and coming rap artists
Disadvantages: could us a little bit extra

...well my first thoughts on this album was oh no another compilation thats not going to amount to anything but the more i listien to it the better it gets eminems the re-up was originally made for demo purposes to promote his new artists in the music industry but they decieded to release this and what a pleasure it is to listien not only does it have an array of new talent but it has all the present stars like 50 cent and lloyd banks. the re up has the sound of a underground album with its non perfect sounds but this i like as it gives you more of the sound of older eminem music which i beleive to be better. the best track on the album has got to be jimmy crackcorn featuring eminem 50 cent and llyod banks. if you wanna get a new rap album i would recomended this album but there are better albums out there as like i said before the sound... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Old skool mixed with new skool
Disadvantages: None

...I love this cd. It has old skool and new skool songs on it which i love! The way the cut up boys remix the most unlikely songs together is amazing, i think they are brilliant!! I bought this cd as soon as it came out and was not dissappointed! I had to blast it as loud as i possibly could immediatly!! Anyone who loves dance music will love this album. I would definatly recommend buying this album, even paying the full price! I think the choice of songs are really good and remixed into a song you wouldnt of expected, which i love! This cd is worth buying,garantee you will like it and not be dissapointed. I bought this cd from HMV for roughly £13. Exellent idea of a mash up mix cd.... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful