Alright, I have heard numerous people give their intake on Eminem and his new album. So I feel that it's my turn. I have heard some say that it's terrible. While others say it's some of his best work. I have listened to the album numerous times and feel that I have formed a pretty solid opinion. Eminem hasn't been in the studio for years. Some rumored that he had retired, while others just waited patiently. Between his best friend getting shot in a bar fight, his drug problem and the nagging media, I can't say I blame him for taking a little sabatical. The genius is still alive in Marshall Mathers, Relapse was a solid album, this is what I think...
1. Dr. West (skit)- The intro that has Eminem talking to a doctor who's about to release him, Eminem says he's nervous about re-entering society after his "Relapse", the doctor is obviously some twisted character who encourages him to Relapse... AGAIN. It ends with Eminem going besurk.
2. 3AM- Perfect song to follow the intro. It tells a story about a patient who goes on a killing spree in a hospital, most likely following the encounter with the doctor. Eminem's controversal "accent" is displayed for the first time in this song. ***
3. My Mom- We've all heard Em bash his mother throughout his career. This song is about her addiction of Valum. Vintage Eminem... controversal and unfiltered. ****
4. Insane- Hands down the most twisted and perverted song I've ever heard. It's almost disturbing to listen to. The song is about a twisted pedophile father... You need to hear it to understand what I'm talking about. ****
5. Bagpipes From Baghdad- This song is my personal favorite. Great flow, great lyrics, catchy beat. This song is about his relationship with Mariah Carrey and how she left Eminem for Nick Cannon. Em feels the need to destroy both of them in this song. *****
6. Hello- This song is solid all around. Eminem's flow is exploited in this piece. He has this incredible talent to rap about nothing and still make you bob your head. This is a prime example of that. ***
7. Tonya (skit) - About a girl whose car breaks down in the rain. She flags a car down and thanks them for stopping. The next thing you hear in duct tape stretching out and her screaming. Great intro to Same Song and Dance.
8. Same Song and Dance- This is another one of my personal favorites. He raps about all the celebrities that have been his "victims", and why he chose to go after them lyrically. The true genius of Eminem comes out in this song. *****
9. We Made You- This song is more "goofy" Eminem, similar to "Without Me" and "Just Lose It". This was a simgle off the album, therefore it was overplayed way too much. It's also a song where his new "accent" is displayed. I'm not very fond of this song. **
10. Medicine Ball- Another phenominal rap. It has a great beat and a great flow. It's all about how he knows he can say whatever he wants and get away with it. He knows some people hate him and he acknowledges that. He claims that everyone is in his "Medicine Ball". You can make the metaphoric connection... *****
11. Paul (skit) - This is an actual voicemail from Eminem's music manager. Saying that he just listened to the entire album and... "you've got to be f**king kidding me" He claims that he doesn't have his back on this one and he's on his own.
12. Stay Wide Awake- Another song basically saying that Eminem will go anywhere lyrically to get his point across, no matter what borders he has to cross and who he offends. ****
13. Old Time's Sake - This is a rap with Dr. Dre that doesn't have much of a message but it's a
great "head-bobber". ***
14. Must Be the Ganja- This song actually has a ridiculous beat. Eminem's flow great in this song. The title is pretty self-explainitory as far comprehending the lyrics. =) ****
15. Mr. Mathers (skit) - This skit starts with a very "psychodelic-sounding" voice calling out "Mr. Mathers", it clears up eventually and you learn that it's relating to an overdose. The voice is a medic who finds him laying on the floor of his house. They load him into the ambulance, which leads into the next song.
16. Deja Vu- This song answers all the questions about what Eminem had gone through the past 4 years. Covering everything from his pill addiction, to people's accusations, to the death of his best friend "Proof (a fellow rapper). ****
17. Beautiful- The most inspirational song on the album. Telling people that life is hard, but you have to keep your chin up and fight through all the hard times. "Don't let them say you ain't beautiful" *****
18. Crack a Bottle- Another overplayed single that includes Dr. Dre & 50 Cent. I listened to this song once... and that was enough. *
19. Steve Berman (skit) - This skit is about Eminem's lawyer telling him what he's done to the music industry, he's tired of Eminem's excuses and legal trouble. He wants nothing to do with him and kicks him out of his office.
20. Underground- This song exploits the Eminem we all love. The Eminem that gets fired up and just "goes". Once Eminem starts his "furious"-style of rap, there's nothing that can stop him. This song is about where he has been for the last 4 years. It's also full of analygies about topics of his life. Great concluding song. ****
This album was great in my opinion. The great Marshall Mathers did it again, even after taking time off away from the "rap game". He never seems to disappoint. I look forward to his next album... the heavily anticipated "Relapse 2". Overall Rating: 8/10
FOR SONG SAMPLES FROM "RELAPSE": http://www.eminem.com/
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