10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eminem and D-12 are here to stay whether you like it or not, June 20, 2001
Mr. Slim Shady did not get my attention until I heard "Guilty Conscience" w/Dr. Dre. He earned my respect with "If I Get Locked Up" from Funkmaster Flex's and Big Kap's "The Tunnel" CD. Although he may rap about controversional lyrics and sick diversions, Eminem has plenty of skill to back whatever he says up. On the "Marshall Mathers LP", which is still a CD to remember almost 11 months after it was released, Eminem left all people who said he couldn't do it again in disbelief. With songs like "Stan" w/Dido, "The Way I Am", "I'm Back" and "Kill You", Eminem showed that he was a force to be reckoned with and his album sales are more than 7 times platinum and rising. With "Devil's Night", it seems like Eminem is trying to get the same respect for D-12 that he already has for himself. Mission: Accomplished. "Devil's Night" has to be one of the best releases in 2001. All of the members of D-12 go blow to blow with Eminem on the whole CD. Production is mainly handled by Eminem and Dr. Dre lends his assistance to 3 tracks as well. Now I will admit while D-12 has skills and I can handle everything they have to say, some of the subject matter will be displeasing to some people. What you have to understand is that this what D-12 is all about. If Eminem has been able to maintain his success by staying true to what he does, so should D-12. The 1st single speaks of what I am talking about: "Purple Pills" is an excellent, well crafted song by D-12 but some people will find the lyrics very offensive. I am able to separate what they are talking about and the actual skill of putting the song together so the material is not offensive to me. The whole CD is based on what I am talking about but the skill level is definitely up to par: The Dr. Dre produced "Fight Music", "Devil's Night", "Pistol, Pistol" and "Pimp Like Me" are also examples of this but the tracks are tight and very well put together. Take the "Marshall Mathers LP" and add D-12 to each song and that's how this CD sounds. I will have to tell you that Bizarre is going to make some people sick just by himself. However, he is a very skilled MC and he will probably get a solo contract after this CD. Whether you like Eminem or not, this is a good CD to have in your collection. "Devil's Night" will definitely put D-12 on the map.
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24 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
best album ever!, June 20, 2001
This really is wicked, i bought a day ago and i havnt stopped listenin 2 it. D12 work perfectly 2getha and eminem really shines. D12 r new and I hope they stay around 4 a long time 2 come. This is how I rate the songs 1: Another public service announcement- Funny but not a song
2:S**t can happen: This really dus kick off the album perfectly, the rymins perfect and the beats wicked 4 1/2/5
3: Pistol Pistol: 1 of my fave songs, the chorus stands out and once again the beat is awesome 5/5
4:Bizarre:(skit) Funny the 1st time u hear it but i normally skip it
5: Nasty mind: Great tune and lyrics, not 1 of the best though 3/5
6:Aint nuttin but music: Disses galore in this superb song, Britney, Ben affeck, Baha men, Christina and Whitney Houston shudnt listen 2 it though. Ace. 5/5
7:American Psycho: Very dark and disturbed, eminem raps bout how hes the devil. The rymin is once again brilliant. 4/5
8:Thats how(skit): I dont like skits but u might.Funny
9:Thats how: Great song. I love it. No eminem rap which is a shame. Fantastic tune. 4/5
10: Purple pills: Great harmonica music. The whole crew really shine in this one. Its the new single. 5/5
11:Fight music: Guitar and shoutin in this one. This ones 4 all the guys who get picked on, very expressive, aggressive and impressive.5/5
12:Instigator: Not one of my faves. 3/5
13:Pimp like me: Top chorus and a nice fast flow throughout. 5/5
14: Blow my buzz: Fun song with a funny chorus.3/5
15:Obie Trice(skit): Once again i dont like skits.
16:Devils night: Love it, love it, love it.5/5
17:Steve Berman(skit): This really is a funny skit, a follow up from eminems solo albums.
18:Revelation:My 2nd favorite song on this album, very meaningful. 5/5
19:Girls: This is eminem at his very best! Its only him. Buy this album 4 this song if nothin else. Its awesome...Watch out dj Lethal. The is the best song on the album.
Buy this album u wont regret it.
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