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Eminem’s Marshall Mathers LP was the first album I ever bought. Eminem was likely the first artist I idolized. I was a huge fan for awhile. He’s released 3 really good albums in the Slim Shady LP, the aforementioned MM LP and a very strong Eminem Show. However, let me say it: Encore sucked. At least in comparison he still has his unique style but some songs (“Ass Like That”) lacked the angry foul mouthed rapper that made me his fan.

Discussions with friends, suggested that Eminem made it clear that he was rapping with the knowledge that he knows people are going to buy the record anyway and therefore have given him a pass (rap is probably the only thing I talk to them about regarding music). Maybe I’m a purist but rap doesn’t need anymore rappers just doing it for the money and not producing something creative. He definitely had SOME moments on Encore but it definitely was lacking in some areas – which never occurred before on any of Eminem’s previous records.

Anyway, out came “We Made You” and this songs blooooooows. Check it out. It’s not funny, doesn’t have a beat like Ass Like That and it puts me to sleep. However when I look at it, “We Made You” feels like that forced mainstream single that is separate from his gold material on every album. Looking at My Names Is, The Real Slim Shady, Without Me and Ass Like That – all weaker songs on his albums, because let’s be real – Eminem’s true greatness comes with the tracks that probably aren’t really meant for the virgin ears of the radio and tv screens. (or the quality is too good for radio, for all I know they just choose crappier stuff to play)

There are a few songs out now, Bagpipes from Baghdad, My Mom and Insane. All I know, Bagpipes from Baghdad is awful and I’m willing to stop there until I have a chance to listen to the album…which I’m not excited to, based on two songs.

I really hope Eminem hasn’t lost it but honestly it looks like he has and while the blogosphere has an orgy over these tracks, I’d rather just go back and listen to the time when he has good. Not sure I’ll listen to Relapse unless I’m assured that it’s good or else… I can’t stand such a good rapper making shitty music.

P.S. if you are looking for leaks, you came to the wrong blog (but here are other blogs that will help you out: Popsense and East of LA.

Here are songs I like:
I’m Back by Eminem
Till I Collapse by Eminem
Bitch Please II (ft. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, and Xzibit) by Eminem

Thursday Night
- Railed coupla lines. Dropped a hit of acid. Went wandering around in my school’s arboretum. Drug Ballad by Eminem
- Acid kicks in two hours later and made me realize my heart was beating really fast. Freaked out and thought I was gonna die from a heart attack. 300 M.P.H. Torrential Outpour Blues by The White Stripes

Friday Night
- Friend’s birthday. Started drinking at 7. Super Orgy Porno Party by Planet Smashers

Saturday Night
- Another friend’s birthday. Went to the bars downtown. There were some drunk singing of Queen’s tune on the bus ride. Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen
- Hit it off with a chick who’s a friend of a friend of a friend. Make It Wit Chu by Queens of the Stone Age
- Ditched her at a club. Home For A Rest by Spirit Of The West

Sunday Night
- Drank four Lakeport Strong in half an hour. 500 Miles by The Proclaimers
- Got a massive headache that did not go away for the rest of the night. Brain Damage by Pink Floyd

Tonight
- Went downtown to get some $10 all-you-can-eat wings deal at an Irish pub downtown. Place was packed when we got there. Went around bar hopping and drinking pitchers of green beer instead. Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
- Went to a pool place and played some pool and got a chicken sandwich and fries. Steak For Chicken by The Moldy Peaches

… and that’s that for this year’s St. Patrick’s weekend.