I got to know of Eminem latest album Encore a few days ago while searching for a gift for my friend. The album was set to be release on Nov 12 (yesterday) but on Nov 11, it was already out at Target. There were two version to this cd, a limited edition and a deluxe edition. The limited edition is a box set with photos lyrics and ringtones selling at $28 and the deluxe edition just the songs (with 2 CD) was selling at $14.99.
Immediately, I start searching for a copy and found that it was totally sold out. It was only yesterday there was a heap of them, and within a day, without any advertisement, the CD was totally sold out. The nearest Target shop was like 15 miles away and I told myself forget it, the price is good for the week, and maybe they will fill up the rack in a few days time.
Going through the album on Real Rhapsody, a song strike me out of the ordinary, ?Like Toy Soldiers?, a mix from the original ?Toy Soldiers? by Martika, yea.. remember the 80?s?? (Man, I am starting to talk like his rapping) Anyway, the song starts up with the haunting kids singing the chorus, and then Eminem mouth off with grace giving the 80?s hit a new Rap/HipHop breath.
The latest installment to Eminem?s successful run at the Billboards was set out to be another hit. Packed with his usual catchy tunes and rhythm, the album will either bring him another award or just make his pocket fat due to his past success. I am not much of a fan of rap nor Eminem, but I do dig Rap music. This CD is a recommend buy for existing fans, but if you are new to Eminem, you will enjoy his previous albums more. Not saying that this album fall shot, it is just that I have not listen enough to have the tunes running on my head.
Jeeves, this is for you? (deluxe edition only ar!)
On this day..
- Getting a Cheaper DSLR - 2008
- HP-Compaq Customer Response Sux - 2007
- James Baum a fresh Soul for the local music industry - 2007
- Male & Female Paradigm - 2006
- Fat Nation - 2005
- Closing Time - 2004
- Today's Plan - Audio Blog - 2004
M & M (Eminem) refers to Marshall and Mathers. You know, his initials. Unless you weren’t serious about the Mini-Me ‘supposed’ connection. In which case, notch this comment as yet another lamer “Slim Shady” wannabe giving props to Mr. BrainDamage. No flame intended.
By S?nor BerukBoy on 11.15.04 12:44 pm | Permalink
Oooo.. touchy touchy… relax la brudder…
By Kew on 11.15.04 1:47 pm | Permalink
Eh? Where got I flame u one? Mr. BrainDamage refers to Mr. Marshall Mathers (that’s his personal name for himself) and Mr. Slim Shady Wannabe Lamer refers to me (you know, like the song “The Real Slim Shady”).
Unless you’re referring to my “Saved by Jebus” rants in my blog which has nothing to do with this post on yours. Unless you happen to be an SBJ yourself in which case allow me clarify that my “cheesed-off rants” refer to Rightwing Poison Kool-Aid drinking Saved by Jebus Xtian Coalition types of which I happened to have been a member of (Tabarnacle of the Holy Spirit, Crossville, TN) and so can say with great authority that they/we suck goat gristle.
You could, of course, simply be misreading my intent in which case my entire equivocator above would be completely pointless as it only lends more credence to the belief that BerukBoy is a tinfoil hat grassy knoll F911 Noam Chomsky reading conspiracy theorist. Which I am but that isn’t really here nor there. Heh.
To quote Saddam in South Park: The Movie, “Take a load off, fella. Relax”. Can’t listen to Eminem without developing a self-effacing sarcastic wit (always take pot shots at yourself before others, it always confuses the mofos – Marshall Mathers).
Me, personally? I’m more into 2pac, Notorious B.I.G. and Zach de la Roche but hey, Snoop’s got my number and I used to work with Afroman in the local Popeye’s in H’burg, MS (my sole claim to fame).
Take a load off, fella.
You’ve just been punked by the BerukBoy.
By S?nor BerukBoy on 11.15.04 3:18 pm | Permalink
Know what.. Ashton’s has just made it to DVD with “never been seen before” footage… got to get that…
By Kew on 11.15.04 4:38 pm | Permalink