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The Slim Shady LP
Participated by Eminem
Studio : Interscope Records
by Interscope Records
Brand : Eminem
Release Date : 1999-02-23
Publisher : Interscope Records
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0606949028725
UPC : 606949028725
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 1084 reviews)
List Price : $13.98
Our Price : $8.44
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French reissue of the 1999 debut album with a limited edition bonus CD featuring three rare audio tracks, 'Hazardous Youth' (Acapella Version), 'Sway & King Tech' (feat. DJ Revolution w/Eminem 'Get You Mad'), 'Greg' (Acapella Version) and the CD-ROM videos for 'Role Model', 'My Name Is' and live and studio footage. Slimline double jewel case. 1999 release. |
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On The Slim Shady LP, Eminem wants it all. He's conflicted, you see; the world has treated him badly, and he wants to respond in kind. But he isn't a straight-up gangsta--this is, after all, the first release on Dr. Dre's Aftermath Records, his post-Death Row-era venture--and Eminem (born Marshall Mathers) doesn't really want anyone to follow in his footsteps, which leads to some interesting contradictions on this album. In the first single, "My Name Is," he's self-deprecating, rapping about his poor upbringing and his hairy palms. But on the very next song, "Guilty Conscience," he plays the devil to Dr. Dre's angel--that is, until Eminem brings up an incident from Dre's devilish past, rapping, "You gonna take advice from someone who slapped Dee Barnes?" Later, on "'97 Bonnie & Clyde," he turns Will Smith's "Just the Two of Us" on its ear, making it a tale of murder; but on "My Fault," he actually feels bad--though whether it's for the girl he overdosed or for himself is tough to figure out. With his nasal Midwestern tone, Mathers has a clean, clear flow, and the production--by Dr. Dre, Marky, and Jeff Bass--is crisp but consistently fun. With his outlook, it's tough to take Eminem too seriously, but he's made an album you don't have to take seriously to enjoy. --Randy Silver |
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Careful with this one |
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I bought this album when it debuted in 1999. As a young teenager, I thought Eminem was the cool new thing and I really liked his "My Name Is" song on the radio. However, when I got home and listened to the album curled up in my reading chair with the lyrics, I was really disturbed by the subject matter. I was not expecting to listen to songs about murder and drug overdoses. I figured the Parental Advisory label was just a formality for a few curse words on the album. I didn't have the luxury of getting on the internet and reading reviews of albums before I bought them back then. Not all the songs are as fun and radio-friendly as "My Name Is." This review may not be so relevant now that he's released several more albums over the last 10 years. I'm only writing it now b/c even though it was long ago and I'm an adult now, I still think back to that afternoon when I was shocked and disturbed from the grotesque scenarios he wrote about. Just know that if you are considering buying or loaning this album to someone, make sure they are mature enough to handle it. I give it two stars because of excellent production and Eminem's undeniable talent. (Loses 3 stars b/c of horrific subject matter, lol) |
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Confessions Of A Dangerous Mind |
With so many reviews of this album, it is irrelevant to comment on the quality of the music and production; that said, this is an album that even as a cynical hip-hop fan, I am consistently blown away by.
Eminem circa The Slim Shady LP was willing to trample over any social boundaries of what it is "okay" to say on tape, with a prototypical juvenile male anger. The catharsis of violence with laughter, depraved sexuality and lyricism make for a unique listening experience.
It becomes clear within a song or two that you are listening to someone who remembers everyone who ever crossed him, somebody who without a creative outlet would likely be violent. Or is it an act? There is a tongue-in-cheek nature to most of the music (especially the Top #40 singles) that makes me seriously question the intelligence of those offended by the album.
"Rock Bottom" is, in my opinion, the best Eminem song, and a framework that he would build on with later albums that included more political music.
This music is not meant to provide a grand statement of the universe, a cohesive view on how to live your life, raise a child or deal with relationships. But, when life is driving you crazy, this album is a lot like an hour of Grand Theft Auto.
In short, this album is a manifesto of the id. An album about the things that make you want to scream. An album for anyone who's been cheated on, worked at a fast food restaurant, or have to go the pawnshop to support your drug and/or alcohol habit.
One of the defining musical statements of the '90s. For real. |
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A classic - great stuff. |
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Marshall doesn't get much better than this example of his breakout success. The video, the music, all great. I bought it when it first came out and wore it out from playing it so much. Now I downloaded it digitally. Still great. |
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Classic by the GREATEST EVER |
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THE Slim Shady LP is the major label debut of the GREATEEST RAPPER EVER!!!!Buy this album.This is my favorite album by EMINEM and i believe its the secound GREATEST Rap album EVER...only secound to The Marshall Mathers LP.This album is CLASSIC.Late 98 early 99 EM was about ready to TAKE THE WORLD OVER...and HE DID.Buy it and be apart of HISTORY...RESPECT and SUPPORT THE GREATEST EVER WHILE WE GOT EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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1999 When America's Biggest Problem was Eminem |
When this album broke the charts and entered the ears of America's Teenagers it did more than shake things up, it completely shattered the delicate balance of 1990s Clinton era Neo-Liberalism. Eminem, a cute blond white boy with a sadistic but sharp sense of humor and unmatched writing skills became the object of many peoples fantasies and worst nightmares
This being his first studio album, nobody outside of the Hip hop music world really knew who the F*** he was! Needless to say, from Gay Rights Activists to Christian Family Values Advocates, his first impression managed to incite anger on every side of the fence! It's hard not to see somebody as a threat if it is also clear that they are incredibly intelligent, articulate and could likely outsmart you. Eminem, could also Rap his ass off and carved his own path both in his writing style and musical style. A white Rapper being very much white in every way and not trying to be "Thug" or pretending to be "Old School" in any way was completely foreign to people. He instead, drew inspiration from his own life, emotions and attitude toward society. Beyond his "Skillz" as a Rap Artist, (there are a ton of great Rap Artistst out there), what made the Hip Hop Music World take notice was his authenticity. Authenticity is what Hip Hop is all about and Eminem had it in spades!
This album, more than shaking up stuffy white people, shook up Hip Hop music. That said Dr. Dre had allot to do with the sound of this Rap Masterpiece. West Coast Gangsta Rap was finally Frickin dead! East Coast Rap had turned into either overly preachy and political or completely nostalgic...Rap had clearly become an overly reproduced format by the end of the 1990s. It took these two mavericks to save it from the grave.
That said, it is a bloody concept album! It's progressive and innovative, it's psychopathic, it's funny and it is so well done that you can't help but like it. For many of the suspected Eminem Haters of the time, including Hipsters and Smart Assed Music Aficionados, The Slim Shady LP was a guilty pleasure. I know this because I saw it everywhere I went. From NYC's Electro scene, to Indirockers, to House loving Chelsea Boys, to Punks, to Pop Fiends, to Hip Hop snobs, hell, I even talked to a Classical Violinist and a Jazz Singer about this album.
For many people, this little disk of HATE had something to love!
Lets not forget to mention that this album for it's time, was the voice of America's Youth. In that way, it is similar Nirvana's Nevermind or even The Beatles. It was the right soundtrack for the mood of our youth. Angry, Irreverent, Politically Incorrect, Violent and Sadistically funny.
It is unfortunate however that Eminem has since become too calculated for his own good. But hey, he aint a kid anymore and has found his place as an adult, still doing what he does best...making great music!
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