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EMINEM - THE DEATH OF SLIM SHADY [COUP DE GRACE] (Official Discussion)
BIGWORM:
This is the Eminem I fux with. Album is a 8-10 for me! I hope he stays like this...
Djingy:
Nah, Yalla be buggin. They f d up on da creditz doigh, cus Dre did his thang on it. Listen 4 yoself. Its all about Dre
tempo2:
I thought the album was a solid 7.5, Some clever wordplay as always and his tone on the mic sounded better than it has in a while in my opinion. The best song for me on the album was Lucifer, this was Dre's best production in a while and shows he can still make songs using his old style of production which lets be honest everybody prefers. Too many filler songs on the album though for me, and not having Dre be part of Guilty Conscience is a crime against hip hop
Jay_J:
I remember first time i listened to Music To Be Murderd By album. Lots of songs were in repeat for few weeks for me. This one didnt feel me same.
This album is like emimem got some leftovers from his previous albums in last 20 years from encore to Mtbmb, took them mixed and re-produced them. Then he make 2 or 3 new songs like fuel, temporary, somebody save me for charts and radios.
For example GC 2 is fucking genius but its not a song that you will want to put to a playlist or listen to a few weeks later.
2 dr. Dre songs are ICU shit. Not even icu shit, dem jointz shit. You can listen to a dozen of these in K.a.a.n.'s albums.
Album has full of old type (pre enore amd post encore) eminem productions and all of them are fillers. Not bad, good but nothing special.
However i got bored of eminem is keep talking same stuff. A new halie song?? Come on man!
The Predator:
--- Quote ---Eminem - The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) (2024) | Review
Eminem's 2024 album The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) marks a strong return to form for the rap icon. After years of mixed reception and a notably low point with 2017's Revival, Em has managed to recapture the magic that made his iconic trifecta - The Slim Shady LP (1999), The Marshall Mathers LP (2000), and The Eminem Show (2002) - so legendary.
This concept album revolves around the struggle between Eminem and his alter-ego Slim Shady, with the latter aiming for cancellation and control. Em taps into his outrageous roots, aiming at various groups and societal issues without coming across as trying too hard or being overly corny. The interactions between Eminem and Slim Shady add depth and engagement to the record.
Lyrically, Eminem is on point. His wordplay, flow, and delivery are top-notch throughout most of the album. He even addresses his critics head-on, calling out the tendency to nitpick and hate on great artists:
Now let's travel inside the mind of a hater
‘Cause I don't see no fans, all I see's a bunch of complainers
"Kendrick's album was cool, but it didn't have any bangers
Wayne's album or Ye's, couldn't tell you which one was lamer
Joyner's album was corny, Shady's new s*** is way worse
Everything is either too tame or there's too much anger
I didn't like the beat, so I hated Might Delete Later"
You nerdy pricks would find somethin' wrong with 36 Chambers
It's what they do to the greats
Pick apart a Picasso and make excuses to hate
Production-wise, the album benefits from Dr. Dre's involvement, bringing a welcome return to their collaborative sound. While some beats could be stronger, overall, the production complements Eminem's style well. The features are a mixed bag, but thankfully, there are no questionable Ed Sheeran-like pop collaborations this time around.
Standout tracks like "Temporary" and "Somebody Save Me" add emotional depth, contrasting nicely with more aggressive cuts like "Habits," "Lucifer," and "Antichrist." The album's strength lies in its overall songwriting, concept, and the interplay between Eminem and Slim Shady. The Death of Slim Shady isn't without flaws. Some topics are repetitive, and the AI-assisted "young Shady" vocal effect can be hit-or-miss. However, when it works, it adds an interesting layer to the concept. Highlights include the clever flip on "Guilty Conscience," JID's stellar verse on "Fuel," and Skylar Grey's performance on "Temporary."
The Death of Slim Shady sees Eminem wrestling with his past persona in an entertaining back-and-forth. He uses Slim Shady to aim at various targets, from Gen-Z to cancel culture to specific public figures, while attempting to play the rational personality himself. This framing device works well, even if it could be seen as a scapegoat for the juvenile and edgier content. While not a blazing return to glory, the album is filled with light-hearted and funny moments lacking in Eminem's recent work. There are a few missed opportunities and some regression to pop elements towards the end, but the album is largely consistent.
For open-minded listeners and long-time fans, The Death of Slim Shady is a solid addition to Eminem's discography. It may not reach the heights of his early classics, but it's a fun, self-aware reflection on his legacy that proves Em can still entertain and provoke. This album won't convert die-hard Eminem haters, but for those willing to give it a chance, it's a return to form that showcases his enduring skills as a rapper and storyteller. While not perfect, The Death of Slim Shady is Eminem's most consistent and thematically cohesive effort since the underappreciated Relapse (2009), proving that the recent hate he's received is largely undeserved.
7/10
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