The Marshall Mathers LP2

I really do have THEEEEEE most random posts. Like from day to day the topics range more than a usual blog. But you should know, I'm not the usual girl.

Today we have one of my favorite artists. Eminem. Yes, so cliche. White girl listening to white guy rap. I have a super varied taste in music and am generally not too picky about what I listen to. I usually will go for pop top 40 stuff or rock. And 90's. That never gets old. #that90slife haha But here's the thing, I have liked him since I was legit in middle school. I'm loyal af! Especially when they still are good. It was cool when he was 28 and all rebellious. He's freaking 40. And STILL killing the rap game. I recently discovered he had a new cd come out in like November and I had to download ASAP. And I have been way impressed.

First of all, on Eminem as a person. I have always admired him. Anyone who comes from a super shitty life and comes out on top is amazing to me. Like the strength that takes is unbelievable. You know there will always be a part of them ruined by that experience, but there's also a part that is stronger than any other person. He reminds me a lot of my dad. Not that my dad's childhood was THAT bad. But my dad could have grown up to be nothing special. But he pushed himself and made a successful life for himself and a great life for me. The strength that must have took is crazy to me. I admire it SO much. Also, you can tell from Eminem's music that he loves his daughter very much. And that is something I also admire. Being a good father isn't required. Loving your kid and LOVING your kid is different. Mockingbird always makes me cry. #truestory And how Eminem grew up without a dad must have been crazy hard, especially as a guy. I wouldn't have turned out like this if I didn't have a dad....and YES, what I turned out as is good. Having been a fan and listening to his music for seriously at least the last 12 years (I shouldn't be old enough to remember listening to anything for 12 years..yikes!), I have seen how he has evolved and changed as he grew up and it is pretty cool to have been able to hear that reflected in his music.

Now on to the new cd. I typically like a select number of songs (like 6 maybe) and don't listen to much else on the cd. But I don't think there was one track I didn't like. They all had good lyrics and told a good message. Yes, I'm aware I'm not the demographic and I can't relate to most of the songs personally, but I really like it. #dontjudgeme

My favorites:

Rhyme Or Reason every time it asks who his dad is and he has a witty answer, I feel so bad for him/proud of him for becoming what he did

So Much Better although a little violent, I really like it...I always get nervous if I'm listening to it loud, people will think I have anger issues LOL

Survival survival of the fittest is real. kill or be killed. harsh truth.

Legacy he makes you feel feelings. imaging him as a lost kid is so sad

Berzerk this one was really popular and I can see why. The most radio-playable song

Rap God the super fast rap is beyond impressive

Brainless "pain in the anus" makes me lol cause I'm mentally 12 hahahahahah but really it shows he escaped his bad situation which is really so hard to actually do

So Far... it has such a catchy tune...well tunes...and it's upbeat & just good. Almost country, but not. The little snippet from The Real Slim Shady is also really catchy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWZANDMHrrA

Love Game a little vulgar if you're young (I can't believe my parents bought me The Eminem Show when I was 12), but hilarious nonetheless.

Headlights the most feeliest of songs. (And Nate Ruess adds a beautiful voice to the track.) He is so much better of a person than me. After EVERY THING his mom has done to him, he loves her and wants to have a relationship and I don't understand how somebody can be that forgiving. I sure wouldn't be. I can't relate fully, but I can relate somewhat, without going into detail, and I would rather cut all ties than deal with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2LXwPYW0G0

So overall, I would say this is one of his best CD's. Seriously, I have been listening to it on repeat. In my car. On my iPod when I get ready. On the computer when I'm browsing. It's good. I recommend most definitely.