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11/05/2004: "encore"

How appropriately titled...Eminem's latest is much like his previous efforts. Inconsistent. Eminem managed to keep the album off the net until last Tuesday; I finally got around to listening to it in its entirety tonight. In case you missed it, the first two singles, "Just Lose It" and "Mosh" both kinda sucked. Neither had the appeal of "My Name Is", "The Real Slim Shady", or "Without Me" as lead off singles. I can't see people getting behind this album as much as the others without that leadoff must-have poppy track. As always, Eminem is at his best when he's speaking about personal issues, and this album is no exception. Give "Like Toy Soldiers" (about the Aftermath/Murder Inc beef) and "Mockingbird" (about how his rise to fame changed his relationship with his wife and daughter) a listen...they're the 2 best tracks and they tell interesting, insightful stories. Will this album sell big? Probably. Does it deserve to sell big? I don't think so. I think after 2 and a half years of waiting, the fans deserve better. Maybe its time for the next white rapper to come along?

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Step up to the mike John!

mimsie said @ 11/05/2004 08:51 AM PDT