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Relapse
May 18, 2009
So I ran across Eminem's new album "Relapse" and I'm impressed. The 20-ish tracks are everything a fan of the great white rapper would expect.
Yes, he's crazy. But crazy in a good way. Right?
There are a couple of disturbing moments in the album, but I don't know if I'm grossed out because I've aged five years since the last time I heard one of his albums, or because it actually is crazy that he's mentioning such a thing (child molestation).
I really like a couple of songs, I love a few and some others I could do without - mainly the singles that you've probably heard.
He hasn't put out an album in a while and I don't really count "Curtain Call." "Relapse" is just as good, if not better than "Encore." "The Marshall Mathers LP" is my favorite single collection of an Eminem moment.
The thing that amazes me is that he still has a that wit and hits it out the park with ridiculous word skills. His skill still shines bright on "Relapse."
He also isn't afraid to pull punches. He mentions an overdose and Health Ledger in one sentence if that gives you any indication. Is it too early to play around with the death of the Joker? Not for Eminem.
On the the album you'll find that he goes into the closet to address the rehab stint that keep him away from rap and the death of his close friend Proof. Not exactly the run of the mill stuff for the average citizen, but entertaining nonetheless.
So, my advice, buy the "Relapse" tomorrow when it comes out. I'm going to wait for the vinyl release, which should be next week, May 26th.
Posted by Clayton Hein at 2:32 PM | Permalink | Comments (1)
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You're right about one thing: The Marshall Mathers LP is his best work yet.
