![]() The lyrics are also great, and very funny, after the more serious tone of "White America". Dre (in fact, one of only three Dre beats on TES, the other two being "Say What You Say" and "My Dad's Gone Crazy"), and Eminem, as ever, Eminem flows right over the beat like butter. This one of my personal favourites from the Eminem Show, as it features a fantastic beat produced by the one and only Dr. So without further ado, I bring to you, track two, "Business". However, while this was all important back in 2002 when the album came out, in retrospect I'm simply going to examine the quality of the music, because while the controversy fizzles out and people forget, the records still exist to be listened to. However, by those of us who weren't blinded by idiocy, it was clear that Eminem was an excellent lyricist and hip-hop artist in general, as well as a great showman who possessed a great sense of humor and a good understanding of irony. Eminem was labelled as a misogynist, a nihilist, an advocate of domestic violence, you name it, the parents of America probably said it at one point or another. "White America" was the perfect statement back in 2002 Eminem had released The Slim Shady LP three years previously, and The Marshall Mathers LP the year after, and as he says in "White America", 'all I hear is, lyrics, lyrics, constant controversy'. ![]() You have been warned.ĭisregarding "Curtains Up", The Eminem Show has the most searing opening track in Eminem's discography. Also I have a tendency to use lots of semi-colons. Review Summary: A great album that could be superb were it not for a couple of absolute stinkers.ĬAUTION: You will NOT agree with my opinions on certain songs, some of which are fan-favourites. ![]()
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