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Imserba Webstore - The Slim Shady LP
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Manufacturer: Interscope Records
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Binding: Audio CD
Brand: Eminem
EAN: 0606949028725
Format: Enhanced
Label: Interscope Records
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Interscope Records
Release Date: 1999-02-23
Studio: Interscope Records
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Editorial Reviews:
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French reissue of the 1999 debut album with a limited edition bonus CD featuring three rare audio tracks, 'Hazardous Youth' (Acapella Version), 'Sway & King Tech' (feat. DJ Revolution w/Eminem 'Get You Mad'), 'Greg' (Acapella Version) and the CD-ROM videos for 'Role Model', 'My Name Is' and live and studio footage. Slimline double jewel case. 1999 release.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: A Staple Rap Album No One Will Forget
Comment: Whew did Eminem open up with a bang. Slim Shady L.P., arguably his best album, is a start-to-finish smasher. It was a refreshing new existence at the time, and it still hits hard to this day. Eminem is one of the few artists to make an amazing rap album that becomes timeless. "My Name Is" may feel a little 90's to you, but the rest of the album will last through generations as a rap classic.
Most of the songs on this album are unforgettable bangers, my favorite being "Guilty Conscience." I have to say that this is my favorite rap song of all time. It has one of the top 3 Dre beats, and it's conceptual "talking and rapping" style is jaw-dropping. I wish more rappers would concoct conversations out of poetry, but most conform to the formula of spitting random verses. "Guilty Conscience" is an underlooked song. I celebrate it as an achievement in rap music.
Second best= "Brain Damage". I don't know why but the beat never got old on this one. Top notch production and flawless rapping on this one. Another concept that never gets old. I like it when rappers lose their mind, and Eminem pioneered the attitude.
"Role Model" is a classic Eminem song. It feels like the title track on this album. The other ones that feel close to the album concept are "I just don't give a f***" and "I still don't give a f***." These songs feel most important when in reference to the album.
Other favorite songs are "Rock Bottom", "As the World Turns", "I'm Shady", and "Bad Meets Evil." These songs still show up and get full listens on my Ipod. Ones I don't care for are "If I Had", "'97 Bonnie and Clyde", "My Fault", and "C** on Everybody."
If it's any help to you, you cannot listen to recent Eminem without owning the old albums. They are just as good, if not better. Come see where it all began with this classic album. This introduced a lot of people to the rap genre, and it has historical value. It was a make it or break it moment for Eminem. His success lived on in being one of the most popular rappers ever, and it all started here.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Careful with this one
Comment: I bought this album when it debuted in 1999. As a young teenager, I thought Eminem was the cool new thing and I really liked his "My Name Is" song on the radio. However, when I got home and listened to the album curled up in my reading chair with the lyrics, I was really disturbed by the subject matter. I was not expecting to listen to songs about murder and drug overdoses. I figured the Parental Advisory label was just a formality for a few curse words on the album. I didn't have the luxury of getting on the internet and reading reviews of albums before I bought them back then. Not all the songs are as fun and radio-friendly as "My Name Is." This review may not be so relevant now that he's released several more albums over the last 10 years. I'm only writing it now b/c even though it was long ago and I'm an adult now, I still think back to that afternoon when I was shocked and disturbed from the grotesque scenarios he wrote about. Just know that if you are considering buying or loaning this album to someone, make sure they are mature enough to handle it. I give it two stars because of excellent production and Eminem's undeniable talent. (Loses 3 stars b/c of horrific subject matter, lol)
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Summary: Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind
Comment: With so many reviews of this album, it is irrelevant to comment on the quality of the music and production; that said, this is an album that even as a cynical hip-hop fan, I am consistently blown away by.
Eminem circa The Slim Shady LP was willing to trample over any social boundaries of what it is "okay" to say on tape, with a prototypical juvenile male anger. The catharsis of violence with laughter, depraved sexuality and lyricism make for a unique listening experience.
It becomes clear within a song or two that you are listening to someone who remembers everyone who ever crossed him, somebody who without a creative outlet would likely be violent. Or is it an act? There is a tongue-in-cheek nature to most of the music (especially the Top #40 singles) that makes me seriously question the intelligence of those offended by the album.
"Rock Bottom" is, in my opinion, the best Eminem song, and a framework that he would build on with later albums that included more political music.
This music is not meant to provide a grand statement of the universe, a cohesive view on how to live your life, raise a child or deal with relationships. But, when life is driving you crazy, this album is a lot like an hour of Grand Theft Auto.
In short, this album is a manifesto of the id. An album about the things that make you want to scream. An album for anyone who's been cheated on, worked at a fast food restaurant, or have to go the pawnshop to support your drug and/or alcohol habit.
One of the defining musical statements of the '90s. For real.
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Summary: A classic - great stuff.
Comment: Marshall doesn't get much better than this example of his breakout success. The video, the music, all great. I bought it when it first came out and wore it out from playing it so much. Now I downloaded it digitally. Still great.
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Summary: Classic by the GREATEST EVER
Comment: THE Slim Shady LP is the major label debut of the GREATEEST RAPPER EVER!!!!Buy this album.This is my favorite album by EMINEM and i believe its the secound GREATEST Rap album EVER...only secound to The Marshall Mathers LP.This album is CLASSIC.Late 98 early 99 EM was about ready to TAKE THE WORLD OVER...and HE DID.Buy it and be apart of HISTORY...RESPECT and SUPPORT THE GREATEST EVER WHILE WE GOT EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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