Eminem Album: “Eminem Show [Deluxe]”

I have been with Eminem from the start, well, atleast the start of his professional recording career. I love his music. I think he is brilliant...yes, I said brilliant. I'm a girl, and he doesn't offend me at all. I think he is very is insightful and sensitive. He sees the world differently and I love that.

This CD, in my opinion, is his best to date. He is growing as an artist. He hasn't lost his edge, but he has matured. Every song here is a keeper.

If everyone would stop looking for controversy, they would hear great music.

1. Curtains Up (Intro) - It's an intro, so nothing to get excited over (N/A)

2. White America - Eminem raps about his views of America and does it well. Blasts some top-shelf political figures too. (5/5)

3. Business - Classic Eminem. Party type of beat with Eminem dropping some funny lyrics. (5/5)

4. Cleaning Out My Closet - Eminem's anything-but-loving ode to his mother. Really powerful song that makes you feel for what Eminem has gone through. (5/5)

5. Squaredance - Really new sound for Eminem. I think it works really good. The beat is crazy and he takes time out to demolish Canibus with only two or three lines. (5/5)

6. The Kiss (Skit) - An okay skit. Tells about the night he pistol whipped the bouncer for allegedly kissing his wife. (N/A)

7. Soldier - The beat is ok and the lyrics are tight, but overall, i'm just not feeling this song. Something about it isn't too appealing. (3/5)

8. Say Goodbye Hollywood - Nice production value and Eminem is always spitting lyrics that touch on personal subjects. Good song. (4/5)

9. Drips - One funny song about the dangers of un-protected sex. Obie Trice, Shady Records new artist, drops some hilarious rhymes and almost out does Eminem with his potent lyrics. (4/5)

10. Without Me - Great lead single off this album. Lyrics are funnier towards the end. Only problem is that this song sounds too much like D-12's hit of last summer "Purple Pills." (4/5)

11. Paul Rosenberg (skit) - Funny skit from Eminem's attorney who tells Eminem not to shoot off his gun in public. Funny and short. Serves its purpose. (N/A)

12. Sing for the Moment - Great use of the Aerosmith song "Dream On." This is the type of song Eminem shines on. Great beat, excellent lyrics and Joe Perry. What a combo! (5/5)

13. Superman - Deep bass beat for Eminem to spit funny lyrics about the reasons he won't get deeply involved with another female. Funny stuff towards the end. (5/5)

14. Hallie's Song - Shocked this reviewer when I head Eminem starting to actually SING! Struck me as odd too, but Eminem holds his own. Touching song. (5/5)

15. Steve Berman (skit) - Seemingly, the last skit with Mr. Berman since Em shoots him at the end. The skit with him on the D-12 album was the funniest though. This one is ok. (N/A)

16. When the Music Stops - Eminem and D-12 show off incredible lyrical structure over one of the best beats i've heard in a while. Bizarre actually is funny on this song, too. (5/5)

17. Say What You Say - This is the battle track of the album. Eminem and Dr. Dre go back and forth ripping one anothers current foes. I would hate to be JD right now. (4/5)

18. 'Til I Collapse - This is the best song on the album. With a hip-hop sound mixed with "We Will Rock You," you get a hype song with Nate Dogg helping out on the chorus. (5/5)

19. My Dad's Gone Crazy - Eminem's duet with his daughter Hallie. Hallie is really funny on this song. Eminem also drops potent lyrics. Great closing song. (5/5)

20. Curtains Close (outro) - THE RETURN OF KEN KANIFF!! I was wondering if Eminem was going to leave him out. Funny skit with Ken reciting his own lyrics to parts of "Without Me." (N/A)

In the end, this is a very well-rounded album. I hope Eminem stays on top of his game for the rest of his career.

All I gotta say about this CD is unbelievable and very impressive. Mr. Marshall Mathers III has made an album not like his other ones and that's why many people are hating on this album. I bet that everyone wanted to witness the Eminem who talks about killing his ex-wife and constantly dissing other pop stars but Eminem flips the script totally. Eminem talks about the troubles in his relationship with his ex-wife, Kim, and how he's gotten over them, his relationship with his Mom, Debbie Mathers and how Eminem has changed his life around. Also, the one thing that keeps him alive, his baby Hailie. There are so many issues Eminem talks about in this CD. Here's a breakdown of the best songs on the CD.

2. White America - He [criticizes] Ms Cheny, Tipper Core and the whole White House and how his skin color benefits him.

The only weak songs on the CD is "Drips f/Obie Trice" and "When The Music Stops f/ D-12". Other than that, I would give this album a 92/100 or 4.5 mics. One of the best albums of 2002. If you're looking for the commercial-pop..., go to Nelly's "Nellyville". I guess rap would never be the same Without Him. Go cop tha Eminem Show right now.

I'll be the first to admit that it took a while for me to catch on to Eminem. When I first heard his "Slim Shady LP", I thought it was good for some laughs but was hard to take seriously. When the "Marshall Matthers LP" came out I felt otherwise. I had heard Eminem on a few tracks off of Dr. Dre's "Chronic 2001" and the "Matthers LP" and I heard frustration and humor that puts a lot of rap artists to shame. He's a rare talent that isn't afraid to take shots at people. His lyrics are shocking and filled to the brim with four letter words but he puts his heart into his music I believe. I can't say I approve of everything he says or would support parents buying his albums for young children but on his latest CD, he is in top form.

"The Eminem Show" has some of the best music Eminem has ever recorded. "Without Me" is the single that is being pushed on the radio and MTV but that song is sandwitched in between songs with much deeper and personal lyrics. "Cleanin Out My Closet" finds Eminem at his most reflective and I can't imagine he'll ever do a song that tops it. Dr. Dre (producer) samples lyrics and music from Aerosmith's "Dream On" on "Sing for the Moment". I can see the two groups on stage now performing this track. Many guests such as Dre and D-12 (a group of rappers that Eminem produced on their first album, "Devil's Night") make vocal appearances.

I think Eminem has managed to make more enemies than friends over the last few years but he comes out on top in the end, like it or not. I do not agree with a lot that he has to say sometimes, but to not recognize his talent and his creativity isn't fair. He turns frustration into art and not everyone can do that. With his deep lyrics and Dr. Dre's solid production, "The Eminem Show" is a five star record and Eminem's finest to date.

Eminem's "The Eminem Show" was a big surprise for me when i listened to it. I expected it to be more shock-rap, like "The Marshall Mathers LP". However, this album is surprisingly deep and personal, and the listener really feels like they get to know Eminem for the first time.

White America-an angry introduction, spitting lyrics about how and why the public fell in love/hate with him.3 out of 5 stars

Business-batman & robin parody with great Dr. Dre produced beat, mainly about what happened in the rap game while Em was gone.4/5

Cleanin Out My Closet-the first personal song on the album, shockingly introspective. mostly Em shouting thoughts about the relationship between him and his mother.4/5

Square Dance-strange but fun southern bounce type of track, mostly about the problems facing america, sarcasticly saying to have fun because theres nothing to worry about.3/5

Soldier-intense song about Em never giving up in the face of adversity, very fast paced.4/5

Sing About Hollywood-mostly about life in the public eye, and what's happened to Eminem since his last album came out.3/5

Drips-story about how Eminem and Obie Trice get std's from "Denise", worst track on album, but still good.3/5

Without Me-the first single, sounds like "The Real Slim Shady", commercial but still hilarious, very catchy.4/5

Sing For The Moment-another intensly personal song, one of the best on the album, INCREDIBELY touching third verse.5/5

Superman-song about Eminem getting in another relationship, great beat, witty and funny.5/5

Hailey's Song-Eminem sings on this song, but only for half the song, and the other half saves it.3/5

When The Music Stops-with D-12, about the impact of music on the minds of America's youth, usual wild lyrics by D-12.4/5

Say What You Say-duet with Dr. Dre, partially dissing Jermaine Dupri, Dre-"over 80 million records sold, and i ain't have to do it with 10 or 11 year olds" lmao.4/5

Till I Collapse-Most intense song Eminem's ever put out, very hardcore and angry, gets me PISSED, great song.5/5

My Dad's Gone Crazy-funny song, features Eminem's daughter, sounds like something from "The Slim Shady LP".3/5

When this whole album's put together, it makes for an incredible mix of music, Eminem's best album, best of 2002.