16-08-2009, 22:27
Yes, I do realize that this is quite an old thread. Perhaps I can bring it back to life. 
I like it a lot, and I've heard all of his albums. I think he's really going back to the roots, the Slim Shady that is actually angry at the world. And funny too. I think all of the songs are really Eminemish, if that's even a word, the totally outrageous man who has a mouth that's too big for his own good.
I think that if you really want to be sure that Eminem is "back", watch the news. I did and guess what? People were outraged that he made fun of Sarah Palin.
The lyrics aren't as political as they used to be, but I like that. I think that if you write too many political songs it get's...whiny. Eminem has pretty much said everything he wants to about politics, and it's not pretty.
All this said, this is not anywhere near my favourite album. No. I think it's great, but not as great as his previous albums. I especially miss the more emotional songs as it get's a little too much with all the clowning. Yes, it's funny, but it gets old. Songs like 8 Mile Road and Mockingbird never gets in my opinion.
The last thing I want to say is that the lyrics feel a little hollow(?). They don't really have a message other than all the clowning. As I mentioned, it gets old. My personal favourite song by Eminem is 8 Mile Road, and the reason is because I can relate so well to the lyrics, and that's really important. I can't relate to this album, and that's a huge disappointment.
That is what I think!
I like it a lot, and I've heard all of his albums. I think he's really going back to the roots, the Slim Shady that is actually angry at the world. And funny too. I think all of the songs are really Eminemish, if that's even a word, the totally outrageous man who has a mouth that's too big for his own good.
I think that if you really want to be sure that Eminem is "back", watch the news. I did and guess what? People were outraged that he made fun of Sarah Palin.
The lyrics aren't as political as they used to be, but I like that. I think that if you write too many political songs it get's...whiny. Eminem has pretty much said everything he wants to about politics, and it's not pretty.
All this said, this is not anywhere near my favourite album. No. I think it's great, but not as great as his previous albums. I especially miss the more emotional songs as it get's a little too much with all the clowning. Yes, it's funny, but it gets old. Songs like 8 Mile Road and Mockingbird never gets in my opinion.
The last thing I want to say is that the lyrics feel a little hollow(?). They don't really have a message other than all the clowning. As I mentioned, it gets old. My personal favourite song by Eminem is 8 Mile Road, and the reason is because I can relate so well to the lyrics, and that's really important. I can't relate to this album, and that's a huge disappointment.
That is what I think!
"All the truth in the world adds up to one big lie."
-Bob Dylan
-Bob Dylan