Encore [Explicit Lyrics][Limited Edition]

Eminem

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 12, 2004)
• Original Release Date: November 16, 2004
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Explicit Lyrics, Limited Edition
• Label: Aftermath
• ASIN: B0006693ZG
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #80,181 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Curtains Up

2. Evil Deeds

3. Never Enough Feat. 50 Cent & Nate Dogg

4. Yellow Brick Road

5. Like Toy Soldiers

6. Mosh

7. Puke

8. My 1st Single

9. Paul (Skit)

10. Rain Man

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. We As Americans

2. Love You More

3. Ricky Ticky Toc

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Eminem's fourth album offers few surprises, but still enough pleasures to carry the day. As evinced by Em's pre-election, pro-voting "Mosh," this is not exactly the same Eminem who seemingly crapped on anything and everything. Encore finds a surprisingly mature Eminem waxing reflective about his battle with Benzino ("Like Toy Soldiers") rather than unloading both barrels. However, it's not all elder statesmanship: "Puke" goes after his ex-wife Kim with incredible scorn, and "Big Weenie" brings the familiar juvenile humor that made him famous. If Encore has a clear weakness, it's the bland production--the same plodding sound that he and Dr. Dre cooked up on the previous three albums. The exotic flavor of "Ass Like That" catches the ear, but many others run off the same monotonous minor-key melodies and tempos. Of course, people buy Eminem albums to hear him spit first and foremost, and, in that regard, few fans will be disappointed by Encore; it'd just be nice to see him switch up his sound at some point. --Oliver Wang

Product Description

EMINEM SHADY COLLECTOR'S EDITION:

The LIMITED EDITION Shady Collector's Edition of ENCORE includes the same two CD's included in the Deluxe version of ENCORE (see details below) as well as these collectable additions:

*Special Telescoping Box Packaging *25 Collectors Glossy Photo Inserts *Lyrics for Every Song Behind Each Insert *Exclusive Photo of EMINEM *Exclusive Free Ringtone

"ENCORE" is multi-platinum recording artist EMINEM's first full album of new material since 2002's "THE EMINEM SHOW," which spawned the hit singles "Without Me" and "Cleanin' Out My Closet." That album went on the sell over 19 million albums worldwide. He followed up in November 2002 with Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture ‘8 Mile’, which featured the Academy Award winning song "Lose Yourself" and sold almost 9 million copies worldwide. Earlier this year, Eminem’s group D-12 released D-12 World (global sales over 3 million) and scored hits with "My Band" and "How Come".

ENCORE, Executive Produced by DR. DRE, features guest performances by 50 CENT, D-12, NATE DOGG, OBIE TRICE, and STAT QUO.

BONUS DISC: This two disc set includes a bonus CD with three previously unreleased EMINEM songs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A Sad Encore, November 29, 2004

By	Duece (Charleston, IL) - See all my reviews

I am a good fan of Eminem's work but with this album, Encore, he really lets people down. The beats are very good but only a couple songs stick out with good rhymes (in which most of the rhymes come from guest artists). It seems Eminem is really losing his edge with rap & should become more concerned with his production, since that is what is good from the album. In general if you are a real rap fan and like Eminem I would recommend NOT buying this album brand new, maybe buy it at a used price. This is the saddest encore I have ever seen an artist do. Eminem needs rhyming help!!!!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Pretty bad, really., November 20, 2004

By	omar r. (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews

With the exception of 'Like Toy Soldiers', this album is basically crap. When will Eminem learn nobody wants to hear him sing on every single hook? 'Evil Deeds' wouldn't be terrible if he didn't have that annoying chorus. But he did, and it was terrible. 'Puke', 'My 1st Single', 'Ass Like That', 'Just Lose It', 'Big Weenie', 'Crazy In Love', and 'One Shot 2 Shot' all range from bad to worse. 'Ass Like That' is funny once, but it doesn't last long and it isn't even that funny. And don't get me started on 'Just Lose It'.

Another problem is 'Mosh'. Too much anger rapped way too slow. It's supposed to sound like a speech, but it just doesn't work.

The problems go on with this album. The lyrics are average at best, and the production will hold your interest for a few listens max. If you're a diehard Eminem fan, you'll probably enjoy this. If you were hoping Eminem would make a good album again, then better luck next time.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Guess Who's Back, November 14, 2004

By	C. Courter (US) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Pretty good cd..wasn't dissapointed. Is or almost as good as The Eminem Show. The Dre production helped a lot. Here my reviews of the songs:

1) Curtains Up - decent intro to the cd. (3/5)
2) Evil Deeds - I like this song a lot. Nice chorus and beat. )(5/5)
3) Never Enough feat. 50 Cent, and Nate Dogg - decent beat and good lyrics. good chorus(4/5)
4) Yellow Brick Road - beat could have been better, decent lyrics (3/5)
5) Like Toy Soldiers - Great song. (5/5)
6) Mosh - good song good video (4.5/5)
7) Puke - I like this song a lot. good beat and chorus. lyrics need some work but they're funny (5/5)
8) My 1st Single - decent. good chorus..lyrics aren't good on this one. (3/5)
9) Paul (skit) - (3/5)
10) Rain Man - I like this song a lot. good beat and chorus. lyrics need some work but they're funny. Yeah it's sick he's making fun of a dead guy but it's eminem. (5/5)
11) Big Weenie - average beat and lyrics aren't great. (2/5)
12) Em Calls Paul (skit) - funny (3/5)
13) Just Lose It - (4/5)
14) Ass Like That - funny song, good beat and chorus. (4.5/5)
15) Spend Some Time feat. Obie Trice, Stat Quo, and 50 Cent - average beat, good chorus, good lyrics (4/5)
16) Mockingbird - great song. good chorus and lyrics. reminds me of Hailie's song. (5/5)
17) Crazy In Love - average song. too much singing, beat is decent. (3.5/5)
18) One Shot 2 Shot feat D12 - decent beat. good lyrics and chorus. (4/5)
19) Final Thought (skit) -
20) Encore feat. Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent/Curtains - Great song. good beat, good lyrics, good chorus. good song to end with. (5/5) Curtains was a good skit to end the cd with too. (5/5)

Overall..probably a 4.5/5 or 5/5. Good cd. Probably best rap album of the year.