Marshall Mathers LP2

[Brooklyn Zoo]

Right now, I think it's good. But I gotta listen to it a couple of more times. He captures some of the MMLP vibe by somewhat poking fun at some of his own embarrassing flaws. He even quotes himself but it works in the sense that he considers himself his only competition. So he's taking it back to his solipsistic days, when it seemed like he wouldn't feature any other of his peers (Kendrick Lamar is the only other rapper on the album). He's not as corny as he was on Recovery, but he still might sound corny to some. I still find stupid shit funny so some of it appeals to me. But as far as pure rapping ability, Eminem is so far beyond any other rapper, and that alone makes this a must listen, if you're into wordplay, playing with flows, rhyme schemes, and that type of thing. I think it's his best album since Eminem Show, which isn't saying much, but yeah.

 

[Baby Shoes]

I was curious because I felt Recovery was a step in the right direction with how much I did not like Relapse.

Wasn't crazy about Bezerk first time I heard it but it has grown on me. Still may wait on listening to this until my pre-order gets delivered.

 

[KOAB]

I'm no longer in middle school... I can't dig this.

 

[Mickey Massuco]

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[Byron The Bulb]

I don't really care about this but I'm listening to the orig right now because I read this earlier http://playboysfw.kinja.com/when-eminem-mattered-the-importance-of-the-first-marsh-1458610770/@maxread which is really good and man this album still sounds as fresh and sharp as it did 13 years ago. That's pretty amazing. Good job, Marshall.

 

[Byron The Bulb]

I mean, for something that was so Of It's Time when it came out it's proven to be shockingly timeless. Indeed, if anything, the years have deepened its power. As we drift further and further from the specific pop cultural context to which he was responding, the anxiety and fear and rage lurking beneath the "lol fuck TRL" raps reveals itself as being ever more universal.

 

[Byron The Bulb]

Time has even been kind to "The Way I Am," a song I was almost positive I never needed to hear again after the year 2002.

 

[Brooklyn Zoo]

He admits to being out of touch with today's culture throughout the entire album.

 

[Brooklyn Zoo]

Maybe that's why I like it cause I'm also a loser who can't let things go. Like sophomoric humor.

God, I miss 6th grade

 

[Baby Shoes]

I am enjoying this more than I expected, however I didn't finish it all yet. I got up to the Rihanna track on the drive to work. Was listening on the way home when I got a call mid-Kendrick Lamar track.

 

[Brooklyn Zoo]

I think the Kendrick track is my favorite

 

[Brocklock]

I think the Kendrick track is my favorite

that, "Rap God", and "Brainless" are my faves.

His flow was so fast on "Rap God" that I thought he had a stroke mid-song.

Best Em album since Marshal Mathers 1. Even the more accessible "hits" are p. good (well, except the cheesy "Stronger Than I Was).

 

[Cartman]

"Rhyme or Reason" is possibly one of the worst track's I have ever heard. Other than that, great album.

 

[OG]

"Headlights" is a spectacular track. One of his best ever I'd say.

I actually don't like "Rap God". I find it's a chore to sit through.