Slim Shady Lp Participated by Eminem Studio : Interscope Records by Interscope Records 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 1087 reviews)
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Album Description
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
Customer Reviews for 'Slim Shady Lp'
A debut to top all debuts; or at least most of them...
I remember quite vividly the first time I heard `My Name Is'. I was at my best friend's house and we were watching MTV (you know, back when they still showed music videos) and I saw this blond rapper spouting off some of the funniest, catchiest lyrics I had ever heard. I think I had memorized the song within a week and had rushed out to buy the album (which I instinctively hid under my mattress) the minute it was released. All these years later, this is still Eminem's best album. He has since become a global phenomenon, an artist known as much for his sheer talent as he is for his outlandishness and controversial personal life. His lyrics shock and offend, but that is their purpose, and for that I respect him. Despite what you think about the message he delivers, one cannot refute the fact that in his prime, there was not a more polished lyricist working the scene. While he has subsequently idled himself with a few flukes (both `Encore' and `Relapse' were ill received albums) he is in the midst of a resurgence (`Recovery' is not perfect, but I smell redemption) and thanks to a few hits under his belt (`Love the Way You Lie' may be the best track he's ever penned) I think he is about to land on his feet once again.
With all this in mind I decided to revisit his albums and give them my personal rundown.
`The Slim Shady LP' was a great way to introduce us to the madman that is Marshall Mathers. It is twisted, funny, off-color, controversial and highly memorable. Like he says himself, he sticks out like a green hat with an orange veil.
For a 20-track album (littered with six interludes), this album is surprisingly strong, and while not every track delivers as strongly as the one that came before or after it, I cannot say that there is a single `bad' track on the list. In fact, only `I'm Shady' peeks out at me as a `filler' track, and no matter how uncomfortable '97 Bonnie & Clyde' makes me (no where near as disturbing as `Kim' off of his sophomore album), there is no denying that it is a brilliantly constructed song.
The album can be broken up in a few categories. First we have the loose, comical side of Eminem. The album's debut single is a great advocate for the many ways that Eminem can strike the funny bone. `Brain Damage' is one of my favorite tracks on the album. As Marshall spits off about bring bullied at school and the symbolic `monster' it transformed him into, we can see the harsh side to his humor. While there is not really a single song here to be taken literally (aside from maybe `Rock Bottom' and `If I Had') there are obvious slivers of reality laced into every outlandish `offence' uttered by Eminem. These insults and `fantastical' spoutings of debauchery stem from something internal, and it shows.
Eminem raps with heart, which is more than can be said for a lot of rappers today.
`Guilty Conscience' may go a little too far at times (and may make some squeamish) but there is no real debate as to the lyrical intent of songs like `My Fault' and `As the World Turns'. Rapping about naïve girls overdosing at parties or fat chicks eating your leg (before you kill her) may seem harsh and or ever unappetizing, but Eminem crafts much of his humor around these elements creating something sharp, witty and unforgettable.
His more serious tone can be heard on tracks like `If I Had' and `Rock Bottom', which give Eminem a way to expose his life pre-rap, where he struggled like so many to remain grounded while juggling a baby, a job and a wife who didn't always seem to care. `Rock Bottom' (the better of the two) is truly heartbreaking and stirring to the soul. For anyone who says this man lacks depth, listen to the earnestness with which he weaves these tales of pain.
Songs like `Bad Meets Evil' blend the comical with the dramatic, taking a darker more malicious tone. Both the `I Don't Give...' and `I Still Don't Give...' tracks show sharp lyrics and refined delivery amidst an edgy and calculated backdrop.
Eminem, the rapper, struggled in the center of his fame to top what he came out with. This is a shockingly strong debut album that would be hard for any rapper to transcend. While he faltered at moments, it is apparent that Eminem has matured as a lyricist (his latest album may not be as universally strong as `The Slim Shady LP', but it shows a real maturity in his subject matter and lyrical structure) and I am eager to see where he goes from here.
next to my fav.dr dre, and snoop dogg. great album still the best
lost this cd, and i thank the person whom sent this, i got it next 2 days later. great condition like i had mine. so happy, I thiank you,best cd he ever made.
Classic Compact Disc.
I have bought this particular compact disc on three different occasions. Usually the cause of this is I got caught slipping or someone wanted this disc more than I did. This is a classic compact disc for any music enthusist.
A Staple Rap Album No One Will Forget
Whew did Eminem open up with a bang. Slim Shady L.P., arguably his best album, is a start-to-finish smasher. It was a refreshing new existence at the time, and it still hits hard to this day. Eminem is one of the few artists to make an amazing rap album that becomes timeless. "My Name Is" may feel a little 90's to you, but the rest of the album will last through generations as a rap classic.
Most of the songs on this album are unforgettable bangers, my favorite being "Guilty Conscience." I have to say that this is my favorite rap song of all time. It has one of the top 3 Dre beats, and it's conceptual "talking and rapping" style is jaw-dropping. I wish more rappers would concoct conversations out of poetry, but most conform to the formula of spitting random verses. "Guilty Conscience" is an underlooked song. I celebrate it as an achievement in rap music.
Second best= "Brain Damage". I don't know why but the beat never got old on this one. Top notch production and flawless rapping on this one. Another concept that never gets old. I like it when rappers lose their mind, and Eminem pioneered the attitude.
"Role Model" is a classic Eminem song. It feels like the title track on this album. The other ones that feel close to the album concept are "I just don't give a f***" and "I still don't give a f***." These songs feel most important when in reference to the album.
Other favorite songs are "Rock Bottom", "As the World Turns", "I'm Shady", and "Bad Meets Evil." These songs still show up and get full listens on my Ipod. Ones I don't care for are "If I Had", "'97 Bonnie and Clyde", "My Fault", and "C** on Everybody."
If it's any help to you, you cannot listen to recent Eminem without owning the old albums. They are just as good, if not better. Come see where it all began with this classic album. This introduced a lot of people to the rap genre, and it has historical value. It was a make it or break it moment for Eminem. His success lived on in being one of the most popular rappers ever, and it all started here.
Careful with this one
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 and read 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 remember 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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