EMINEM INFINITE (1996)

Eminem

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 1996
• Number of Discs: 1
• ASIN: B000N0SYZU
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #96,301 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Infinite represents Eminem the way he was in his younger years: a young man in search of true love as the song « Searchin» fully reveals it. A young man facing a lot of financial problems and trying to feed his family. When you have been yourself through similar difficulties, you will be able to relate to songs like « Its ok ». 313 gives us the taste of a « sweet emcee from the 313 ». « Maxine » also belongs to the well written songs of the album. Marshalls sincerity all over Infinite is so touching. But it seems that it wasnt enough. Despite the huge efforts, he had put into his album, people reproached him to sound like Nas. The public wanted something else, something biting that Eminem gave them with the Slim Shady EP and the Slim Shady LP. Although people wont unanimously agree on Infinite, Id advice any true Eminem fan to check the album if he hasnt done it yet- at least for the great lyrics written by Marshall Mathers.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Essence of Hip-Hop , March 27, 2007

By	Edward A. Kantner Jr. "endless existence" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I'd like to start off my review by saying that i consider Marshall Mathers part of an elite though very select group of pure, conscious lyricists. These include Eyedea, Black Thought, Gift of Gab, AZ, L, Pun, Common, KRS-One, & C.L.

That said, the overall vibe of this album has an old school quality about it, especially for 1996. The beats are infectious and sound fresh to this day, and eminem had a lot to talk about. He was hungry, relied on clever wordplay and worthwhile stories that probably reflected his life, and every day things he'd grown accustomed to seeing.

"maxine" is about how a prostitute will lie & leave you with disease if you're dumb enough to believe she's clean. Some nice production here.

"Never 2 Far" portrays eminems ambitions to make money in the industry. He comes correct with the wordplay and flow, and each verse eases nicely into the chorus, to the point where you don't even realize his technique of merging the two.

"Searchin" continues this idea except this time he's pouring out emotions as well as his lust for a lost love.

"Infinite", perhaps the strongest track on the album displays some sick tongue twisters, and not a lyric is wasted throughout, and every line effortlessly connects to the next. A real eye opener.

"Open Mic" flosses a sick beat and funny intro, and eminem rips the beat to pieces. It's a toss up between this and "Infinite" for best track on the album.

"It's Ok" must be heard to believe. His style is so natural you'd think he was somehow cheating.

A inevitable gripe with this album that most heads will notice is Eminems approach on the beat. At times he certainly seems off if you listen closely, yet he also seems right on because of the way he flows in and out of the chorus, with an uncanny ear for even the smallest nuance.

Bottom line: it's shocking that few people have heard this album. This was undoubtedly a different side of Eminem, when few people knew about him and his rage hadn't surfaced. If you're a hip-hop head you will probably appreciate this album for what it is, Beats, Rhymes and Storytelling.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The rhymes absolutely blow my mind on this album., February 25, 2007

A Kid's Review

A Lot of Eminem fans don't like this album because it's none of that Slim Shady stuff.If you sit down and study this album properly and study what it's about you will like this album. On this CD Eminem talks about his struggles and how he feels he can make it, and tracks like it's okay and Never 2 Far explain that. However Eminem displays some dope skillz on this album with perfect lyrical flow over laidback beats and some hot punchlines to get you hyped up and those skillz are displayed on tracks like Infinite, 313, Tonite and open mic. My favourite tracks on this album are Never 2 Far, which talks about how confident you have to be in order to make it, no matter if you're broke or not it is still possible to be very successful in the future, Searchin is another good tune on the album about how he finally found someone to be in a good relationship with, Backstabber a funny but very lyrical song about a backstabber that eveyone should stay away from, Jealeasy woes is another one talking about how he feels his girlfriend left him because shes jealous of him especially that he spends all his money buying her fancy gifts and she keeps giving them to him acting like she don't like the gifts. So there you go if your an Eminem fan or a fan of real Hip Hop then download this album since it isn't in stores.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The White Illmatic, November 7, 2007

By	goostinrox4eva - See all my reviews

With no question about it, this is the best album Eminem has ever recorded and ever will. Lyrically it's perfect and the production is simple so the words are easy to pay attention to. This is Em at his hungriest. Reminds me of Illmatic in so many ways. If you can't find a copy, atleast download it. Be careful, I accidentally paid ten dollars for a burned copy. Its really uncommon to find a legitimate Infinite CD. Well worth finding though.