Parents need to know that this album glorifyies rape and murder, and many tracks portray Eminem as a serial killer. Eminem also raps about his addiction to prescription drugs, which includes the brand names of pills.
Positive messages:This album is loaded with all sorts of contemptible behavior, including multiple descriptions of rape, murder, and drug addiction.
Violence:Where to begin? Maybe the serial killing sprees, the premeditated rapes or the references to infanticide? The ultra-violent lyrics speak fro themselves.“I see my target…approach a tender young girl by the name of Brenda and I pretend to befriend her, sit down beside her like a spider, hi there girl you mighta heard of me before, see wh-re you’re the kinda’ girl that I’d a-ssault and rape.â€Â “Drop kick the b-tch before her second trimester.†Brutalizing women is a constant theme on the album and multiple songs discuss preying on innocent young women. On the track Same Some and Dance, Eminem describes strangling Lindsay Lohan and killing Britney Spears (after they both take prescription drugs). “Slowly she gets in and I begin to lynch her, with 66 inches of extension cord.â€
Sex:Most of the explicit sexual content on the album is focused on humiliating and degrading women -- that is when the songs aren't about raping someone. “My little friend’s waiting to say hello, the way your t—ties are wiggling and your booties shakin’ like Jell-O.â€
Language:Profanity is spattered throughout the song lyrics and used casually throughout the entire album. Besides the four-letter words, the grotesque and sociopathic lyrics are just as inappropriate.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:One of the major themes of the album is drug addiction. Eminen rattles off a litany of prescription drug brands throughout the album, so much so that he nearly covers the entire pharmaceutical department. On the album Eminem recounts his struggles with his recent drug addiction, however there are also times when he makes light of "popping pills" and it's portrayed as a casual and fun activity.
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I'm glad in your little review your ignorant idiots here at "Commonsense" missed out on songs such as, "My Mom" and "Beautiful". All songs that are deeper then they sound. "My Mom" covers his drug addiction and explains where he got it from. "Beautiful" is just about staying true to yourself and not worrying about what anyone else thinks. This entire album was meant to be Eminem going back to his roots. In Detroit, no matter who you are, the way you come up is through the Underground. Whether you're Eminem, Kid Rock, D-12, King Gordy, Goon Sqwad, Trick Trick, Royce Da 5'9" or Obie Trice you performed what is called Horrorcore Rap or Acid Rap (both are the same thing) which was popularized by The Insane Clown Posse, Twiztid and Esham. So essentially that's what this is, is a Horrorcore Rap album.
Uhh I Say That Subject Matter Is A Problem But One Song Called "Beautiful" HasA Good Message Beneath It And If Kids Are Mature About It So Does "Deja Vu" 14+
thats total junk, im 11 and so does all my friends and even my teacher luts us listen to him. i know im a bit young but it should be like 13+. and him talking about this is his life, hes telling people what hes been through so really education how they should not take drugs, 'cause they'll end up like him. i know its got negative sexual content, but dont be worried, your kids would really only be listening to it if there a tween and by then youd ready be in sex ed'. and if your worried about language, DON'T. kids always swear behind thier parent's back.
so this albums a bit different but hes a legend.
I am a HUGE eminem fan, but I must say, this one was just disturbing. I never knew an eminem like this, this album is loaded with nothing but talk of drugs, rape, and murder. I do like 3 a.m, and Bagpipes from Bagdhad 'examples of disturbing songs I like' but others like Stay Wide Awake, and Same Song and Dance were just plain gross. My favorite "disturbing" track from the album is "Underground", and my favorite track overall is "Beautiful". But in complete, this one was way to disturbing for my taste, I like hardcore, not this hardcore though.
Uggghh......... I am one of those tween girls that DO NOT like a lot of rap under any circumstances. I don't think anybody under the age of 17 should listen to this. It shouldn't be legal to sell an album that describes you raping a woman............ it's
repulsive! And talking about drugs, my goodness! smoking and alchoholism isn't really a problem with me though, kids know not to use it. But drugs, a little over the top.
of course eminem has lots of songs whit bad languge but he oalso sings songs for his lil girls....anyways kids 12 and up could listen 2 hos songs cause i think younger kids will imatate the words and his videos! {and well if u dont like ma opinion i dont care}
Eminem came back with some good new stuff. I've always looked up to eminem cause he gave me more inspiration to work harder when i'm making my music. Dr Dre came hard with beats and I think almost everybody should here this music because it was just a well put together album. It's not his best work but I still think it's great.
Eminem is amazing. I like almost all of his music, I was beyond ecstatic when he came out with this album. I have to admit I was a little surprised at how explicit some of the voilence and everything was, but it's nothing that a mature teen/adult can't handle. Lots of explicit violent content, language and some sexual content. The thing I love with Eminem is that all of his songs have this catchy tune to them, and you'll always find yourself humming one of his songs even when you haven't listened to his songs for a while! Great album. I love you Eminem!
Eminem's controversial music is not for kids. Violent, sexual, insulting, and rude are the words to describe his music. He is a terrible role model. (you don't want your kids dissing everyone, do you?) Eminem is known for his bad behavior, so don't let your kids listen. Yes, he might be a talented rapper with great beats, but he is a little potty mouth. Kids shouldn't listen to this album.
Personally, Eminem is the BEST rapper, In my opinion at least. Now, You cant shelter your kids from this kind of stuff forever, A mature kid should be able to handle it. But if your not so sure your kid isn't mature enough, Dont let them listing to it yet. But eminem is a great rapper, Who raps about life. (Slim shady is Eminem, But come on! We all know that "Slim Shady" Is just playing around. Anyways, Its your kid, And its your choice.
ye this is eminem it does have scenes about rape, and from the name of he album being relase its going to have some drug abuse, definately not the first album to start with if your just starting to listen to him. there are the really good songs like beautiful and deja vu but being eminem there will be some bad songs like insane.