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Common Sense Media says
Social value lost in glorification of pills, rape, murder.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
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.
What's the story?
It's been several years since the world was exposed to Slim Shady's brand of warped rap. RELAPSE is a voluminous 20-track release that sees Eminem back on the music scene after recovering from an addiction to prescription drugs. The theme of addiction is at the center of this CD, but the usual Eminem themes of violence against women and shock-value lyrics play a big role.
Is it any good?
Revolting, nauseating, even repulsive: just a few of the emotions that come up after listening to this CD. But that's exactly the reaction the rapper wants to elicit. The line, "How can he say that?" actually appears on one track. But the deplorable, misogynistic rhymes aren't the worst part of the album. Eminem's self-absorbed rehashing and bashing of staid topics make this album seem less than original. His usually inspired social commentary isn't timely or relevant here, and at a certain point his sociopathic self-aggrandizing becomes monotonous. The few glimmers of hope can be found on a few tracks like "Déjà vu" and "Beautiful," where the artist speaks chillingly and realistically about the continued battle against his addiction.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the effect that listening to songs that celebrate raping and murdering women might have on young listeners The songs are fiction, but do you think it's easy to get wrapped up in the message and have trouble separating fantasy from reality?
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This is a great album if you like horrorcore.
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.
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liked it
Look i know his music swares and has sex in it and violence i think alot of people dont know what eminem has been through.
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Need To Be Mature About It
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+
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perfect for kids 12 and up
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}
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BEST ever.
ARE YOU JOKING? You absoloutely CANNOT keep your children away from these things. Eminem is GREAT. Don't like him? YOUR FAULT.
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REPULSIVE!!!
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.
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June 11, 2010
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Not for kids!
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.
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Great artist, bad album.
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.
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| Artist: | Eminem |
| Release date: | May 19, 2009 |
| Label: | Shady Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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