The Marshall Mathers LP

Artist: Eminem
Label: Universal/Polydor
Category: Music

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Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1

UPC: 606949076122
EAN: 0606949076122
ASIN: B00004WMYB

Release Date: 2000-09-11

The Marshall Mathers LP

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Gangsta & Hardcore

| Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

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| Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Public Service Announcement 2000 - Jeff Bass, Eminem
Kill You
Stan - D12, Eminem
Paul (Skit) - Paul "Bunyan" Rosenberg
Who Knew
Steve Berman - Steve Berman, Eminem
Way I Am
Real Slim Shady
Remember Me? - Eminem, RBX, Sticky Fingaz
I'm Back
Marshall Mathers
Ken Kaniff (Skit)
Drug Ballad
Amityville - Bizarre, Eminem
B**** Please II - Nate Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, , Snoop Dogg, Xzibit
Kim
Under the Influence - D12, Eminem
Criminal

Tracks:

Real Slim Shady [Uncensored Video][*]
Way I Am [Uncensored Video][*]
Stan [Director's Cut Video][*]
Real Slim Shady [*][Instrumental]
Way I Am [*][Instrumental]
Stan [*][Instrumental]
Kids [Explicit Version][*]
Way I Am [Danny Lohner Remix][*] - Eminem, , Marilyn Manson

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The Slim Shady LP
The Eminem Show
Encore (Deluxe Edition)
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Will the real Slim Shady please stand up? On Eminem's sophomore album, he can't decide who he wants to be: the deranged pseudo-psycho of the Slim Shady LP, or a nice guy who just likes to rhyme about slicing and dicing his girlfriend ("Kim"). Of course, according to Eminem, he's just kidding. He refuses to take responsibility for the misogynistic, homophobic bile he spews, whining that he's the victim of people who don't get his unique sense of humor. It's good old America's fault if the kids aren't alright (Eminem blames bad parenting), and he's just capitalizing on Uncle Sam's dark side. On the <I>Marshall Mathers LP</I>, he's ambivalent about his fame, angry at his life, pissed off that people take him seriously, and fightin' mad at boy bands--and a lot of other white people. But the blue-eyed brat is acutely aware of his status as rap's resident alien: he has the most offensive mouth running, but never uses the "N" word. He gives lyrical love to tragic (black) legends like Tupac and Biggie while dissing white rappers hard. Even sitting duck Puffy gets the kid-gloves treatment. Of course, Eminem is an interesting, witty rapper, and there's some nice production on this CD, courtesy of Dr. Dre and others. But the hatred in Eminem's rhymes makes the album rotten at its core. And his protests that Slim Shady is just a persona become less convincing with each arrest. Then again, Eminem's got it hard: he's rich, famous, white, and male. <I>--Lizz Mendez Berry</I>

Album Description

UK version of the controversial rapper's sophomore album, one of the fastest-selling rap albums of all time. Includes one bonus track, 'The Kids'. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Explicit Version of Slim Shady's Multiple Platinum 2000 Smash; Includes a Bonus Track.

Customer Reviews:

A rapper even a white lady and mother can love!.......2007-04-27

Eminem is one cool white boy poet among rappers! Over the past few years, I've been avoiding these 'in your face','woman hater',nasty rapper boys and their songs. I'd heard the stock stuff that's been the popular rap fare on the radio, and saw my 'innocent' young boys (my sons, age 12 and 10) rocking to it, intoning the lyrics along with the nasty boy on the air at that moment: "shut up b...ch', 'I'm gonna slap you, h.!', etc. blah blah blah. I would inwardly frown, and try to keep my 'wet blanket' hostile attitude to myself! After all, I fancied myself a 'modern' Mom, who'd let her boys decide for themselves what music they like. I wasn't afraid it would 'turn them into' angry girl-haters or street thugs. I knew, and still believe, that, when they see a Mom who respects their freedom to hear whatever they like (ok, with a few lines in the sand, when they go totally overboard), and come to the best decison about women, violence, rebellion, and all!
The key turning point, that made me decide to tune into Eminem, and see whether he actually has something good to offer with his stuff, that maybe, just maybe, has passion, soul, and POWER,(as any song that has these things inevitably MUST also have, or else it becomes truly just angry junk food music), was my viewing of the movie "Scary Movie 3". Specifically, when I saw the white 'farm boy' rapper, who my boys told me was actually a parody of EMINEM, do his priceless 'rap' contest performance, then, I thought....This is totally cool! Let's buy an Eminem CD, and check out the boy!
Well, it only took one spin of Tracks 1,2, and 3,(and one or two later tracks, with a twist on the same themes as the first 3 songs), with their amazing powerful tongue-in-cheek, SLAMMINGLY effective, simultaneous parody of self (Mr. Slim Shady),and the 'ladies' (girlfriend, actress husband-blaming mother who he wants to 'f..', or bossy ladies on the warpath, or jaded men music executives,who want to 'silence' his soul, cause it's too full of anger at them, or get him to write stuff that sells,...superficially), to fall in love with this POET EXTRAORDINAIRE, and his lyrics, which do some heavy duty spittin' on ladies (and some men), but also can end with a softly spoken, sweet "you know I'm just foolin' ladies! I love you". I knew at once that this young man moved me, and that he spoke to me as well as to the boys groovin' to his beat and his poetic honest, no b.s., lyrics!
THIS IS ONE GENIUS THAT SHOWS WHAT RAP AT ITS BEST CAN BE, AND I AM HOOKED. I do laugh and shake my head, and cringe at times, when EMINEM spits out one or another line about his g.f. tied up in the trunk! But I also can't help but privately rock myself, and 'rap' with him, and say, keep on rocking Mr. Slim Shady...You got a soul, and you keep on sharing it with your generation, mine, and my kids' !!

CLASSIC.......2007-04-07

When i first heard this album back in 2000 it was out of this world,i listin to the album the other day and it just sounds as fresh as it does today.I have to give a big thumbs up to DR DRE as he created most of the beats and backing music for this album, and produced it.As is all of DRE,S producing from past to present its top notch, big ups to EMINEM and DR DRE,i even own the EMINEM license plate in new zealand as when i purchased the plate back in 99 the operator said who or what is that never heard of him,how times change,come on EM get back with DRE and try and produced another album like this.Its your best.

Hip Hop Masterpiece.......2007-04-06

with out a though eminem is one of the most vicious battle rappers to step into the game, his sadistic sence of humor, lack of moral, and split personalities help boost him to legendary status within years. this album is the highlight of his battle rapping career. from will smith to Insane clown posse. eminem lets it all hang out. althouhg his album doesnt touch the bases of horrorcore, the vulgarity level gives that feel. this guy was so raw they actually cut off n replaced over 10 versese. hate em or love him any true hip hop fan, can see the revolution in which took place here. besides 2 pac, eminem spoke the truth in every detail.

TOO VULGAR FOR ME.......2007-03-28

AS AN EMINEM FAN I HAVE TO SAY THIS WASN'T EM'S BEST CD. THE LANGUAGE IS OUT OF CONTROL. AND TO SING ABOUT KILLING HIS WIFE IS INSANE. DON'T WASTE YOUR $20.

A Hip Hip Classic. Disturbing, Disgusting, Funny, Violent, but at times, Beautiful .......2007-03-08

Eminem has always been my favorite rapper. I even have a poster of him on my bedroom wall and the diamond platinum selling Marshall Mathers LP proves why. So all you people in the review section insulting this album need to get your heads checked with a brain surgist. To all you people saying this album is disturbing and violent... you're quite right. But some of it's actually easy to relate to. Now about the negative talk about "Kill You" and "Kim" I don't have a defence for other than the songs are not to be taken literally. Neither of those songs I like but the rest of the album makes up for it, believe me. The music can actually have a wide range. From the catchy "The Real Slim Shady" to the darker song "Marshall Mathers", the album is packed with amazing songs and surprises.
Despite all of the gay groups saying the album is homophobic, I love it and I have to agree with many fans that it's Eminem's greatest album. It's very disturbing in a few parts yes, but it can sometimes be funky like in "Drug Ballad" or even beautiful in "Stan" with a great guest appearence by Dido.
My personal top five favorites in order are:

1. B Please 2(Featuring Dr. Dre, Nate Dogg, Snoop Dogg, and Xzibit)
2. The Real Slim Shady
3. Stan(Featuring Dido)
4. Drug Ballad
5. Marshall Mathers

Probably one of the most recent hip hop classics, The Marshall Mathers LP completely deserves those four-five star reviews I'm seeing out there. Incredible lyrics and talent in this album. In simple terms: an extremely powerful effort from one of the most talented MCs to ever grace the rap genre.

Music Album:

Music Album

Music CD

Celos de Ti ~ La Migra

Hawkins! Alive! at the Village Gate ~ Coleman Hawkins

Trumpets in Stride ~ New York Trumpet Ensemble

Exchanges ~ Dan Weiner

Roy Fox & His Band ~ Roy Fox & His Band

Nuyorican Soul ~ Nuyorican Soul

Rap En Español ~ Lil One, Shysti

Mal Herido ~ Los Yonic's

Corridos y Canciones de Arranque ~ Tamborazo Loco

Con Una Rubia En El Avion ~ El Simbolo