Eminem Album: “Curtain Call: The Hits [PA]”

I could not wait for this album to be released, mainly for the new songs which are some of his best. I knew that this album would blow up huge which it is currently. The songs on here that are Eminem's top hits are perfect to be combined into one album. I honestly could not find one song on this album which is not a great listen. I have bought all of Eminem's previous albums and none of them disappointed me in anyway. There was some controversy about 'Encore' being a bit 'off-touch' on Eminem's behalf. I thought Encore was equally as good as the others and he did a very good job with the album. I just don't think people are used to Eminem's new sort style he has. It's clear that there is a difference between that and his older songs and people probably didn't adapt to that change. It's sad that Eminem is not continuing on with any solo work but hopefully we continue to hear his music on other rapper's songs, etc.

I couldn't believe how good the bonus songs on this album were. 'When I'm Gone' is an excellent song that shows how his relationship with Hayley has been throughout her life, and a great video to go with it. 'Fack' was DEFINITELY up there with his best ever tracks. Although it is very crude and rude i could not care less as it is so catchy and the rapping on it is phenomenal. I didn't think much of 'Shake That' in the beginning, particularly because there wasn't much of Eminem on it but Nate Dogg really does do a good job as always and is also catchy. Another magnificent track. The live version of 'Stan' is unbeleivably well done. I thought it would only sound good with a female singing but Elton John also does a good job in this. After hearing this it made me consider getting some of Elton John's music. He sounds amazing in this song. I strongly suggest that this album be purchased as it is a good compilation of his best and put together well. If you are a fan of Eminem, indeed you will like this. I presume that anyone reading this who does like Eminem already has this album because otherwise you would be missing out.

Curtain Call is a greatest hits collection from Eminem that shows why he is one of the biggest selling artists of the last few years. Eminem's albums have always been stuffed with some goofy filler, but this album distills down his best moments and shows his artistic greatness. "Stan" is one of the most haunting songs in the past twenty years and stands as his crowning achievement. "Lose Yourself" has anthem like qualities with it beat that pulsates to the breaking point and it won an unlikely, but well-deserved Academy Award for best song. "My Name Is" shows off the class clown persona that would become his trademark. The album has three new songs the best of which is "When I'm Gone" which is an exercise in the psychodrama that is his other trademark. Eminem has suggested that he is leaving the music business for good ("When I'm Gone" suggests this as well) and if he does, the music he left will definitely leave its mark on the musical landscape.

Ok, so I'm an English major, and my Psych Prof disses Eminem, but I dig it. I thoroughly enjoy this CD, and it has not been removed from the car CD player for days. Personally, I think there is a lot more going on in Eminem's head than he gets credit for. As a student of Anthropology and Psychology, I also detect a lot of Social Commentary in his work. He seems to be sort-of a musical equivalent of Stephen King (another guy who received little credit for his genius for a long time).

Don't tell the Professors, but I recommend Eminem (aka "Slim Shady"); this CD is groovin' and addictive. He has a unique flow and rhyme scheme. I also recommend his other works and videos.

In my opinion this cd features some of eminem's greatest hits

However, it can be better.

I say take out fack and shake that because they suck

replace them with some better songs

such as white america,soldier,etc.

overall though I still like this cd

When I heard about Eminem releasing a greatest hits album, I was kinds skeptical about that. I mean, Eminem and a greatest hits album? It just doesn't sound right, since he is still making great music. But, due to the periods of exhaustion and rehab, it was time for him to actually take a break from the industry. What better way to start his break, but by releasing a greatest hits cd. When I bought it, I was pretty impressed by what was on the album. All of his songs that grace radio airwaves and music television are on the album. But, the most impressive songs that appeared on the album, were the three brand new songs. "Fack" is a tongue & cheek, slim-shady style of song, that may make you blush in either disgust or in embarrassment. "Shake That", which features Nate Dogg, or was it the other way around? Whatever the case, its a more of a party joint, something that is quite different from Eminem, but his production has grown and is becoming more respected. And finally, my favorite song, "When I'm Gone" is a somber song, probably discussing why he is probably taking a break from being a solo artist. These songs are what makes up "Curtain Call".

In addition, if you buy the limited edition album, it includes a "Stan's Mixtape". What is that you ask? It is an additional cd that includes 7 songs that are hardcore. Three songs are from the "Slim Shady LP", one from the "Marshall Mathers LP", and three songs from others albums that he was featured on, such as Notorious B.I.G.'s album "Born Again" and Jay-Z "The Blueprint". Overall, this greatest hits album is even better if you get the limited edition album. This is worth buying, if you are the die-hard Eminem fan or for those that just like the songs that have grace the airwaves.