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Recovery | 
| Artist: Eminem
Label: Polydor Group
Category: Music
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Rating:  94 reviews
Sales Rank: 19
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
UPC: 602527394527
EAN: 0602527394527
ASIN: B003KUSUG8
Release Date: June 21, 2010
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| Tracks:
| • | Not Afraid | | • | Won't Back Down - Eminem, Pink | | • | No Love - Eminem, Lil Wayne | | • | Cinderella Man | | • | Space Bound | | • | Almost Famous | | • | Love The Way You Lie - Eminem, Rihanna | | • | Youâre Never Over | | • | Untitled | | • | Cold Wind Blows | | • | Talkinâ 2 Myself - Eminem, Kobe | | • | On Fire | | • | W.T.P. | | • | Going Through Changes | | • | Seduction | | • | 25 To Life | | • | So Bad |
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 94
 Someone has a point to make... June 12, 2010
Josh Tusepack
74 out of 79 found this review helpful
You have to respect an artist who's willing to write off a good percentage of his own catalogue - records that millions of people bought and a good majority of those enjoyed. Eminem isn't happy with Encore and that's understandable - it wasn't very good. More surprisingly, he's pretty scathing about Relapse as well, which many fans - including this one - saw as a return to form, albeit a partial one. Relapse suffered from being inconsistent but its two bonus tracks and the 'Relapse:Refill' release seemed to point in a more encouraging direction; less silly accents and more focus on flow and technical ability. The good news is, this trend has continue unabated with Recovery.
Recovery is an album that grows with each listen. It's not perfect, but is it better than Relapse? Yes. Is it better than The Eminem Show? Narrowly, yes. This is an album that can stand comfortably alongside the 'LP's although perhaps not on first listen - it's definitely a grower. The accents have gone. The skits have disappeared. To his credit, the change in Eminem's style is tangible - this isn't self-declaration, it's very evident that things have change momentum.
The guest appearances may be surprising. We're mercifully spared any 50 Cent, and there's no D12 here either. After rapping about how he was on the verge of putting out a diss record against Lil' Wayne, he actually appears on this album, although ironically, Eminem destroys him on 'No Love'. There are uncredited appearances too - '25 To Life' and 'Almost Famous' both benefit from a female hook, but the biggest surprise will surely be one time nemesis Pink, who actually adds so little to 'Won't Back Down' that she might as well be anyone. Rihanna continues to demonstrate that any collaboration she touches turns to gold; she's the female Nate Dogg in that respect.
And so the man himself. This is a self-conscious album from Eminem, but unlike his lesser records, he's no longer moaning about the price of fame. Instead, this is autobiographical as he brings us up to speed with where he's been and attempts some kind of redemption after his last two albums. Lyrically, Eminem has never sounded better. His flow is, incredibly, superior to any of his past albums. He dances around each beat; his trademark polysyllabic rhyming style often dazzles and leads to multiple rewind-moments. On one or two occasions the sentiment of the flow is sacrificed for an easy rhyme, but moments like these are few and far between. It's hard to think of any better technical lyricist, alive or dead - if Eminem set out to re-establish his skills, this album is a triumph.
I won't go through every track, but suffice to say, this is an album that is destined to be a classic. It isn't perfect - there's too much singing here, and although Eminem can hold a tune, he's better off leaving that to people who can do it better. There's also one too many try-hard cultural references (multiple jabs at Michael J Fox are neither topical nor particularly funny). In addition to that, the Proof tribute song 'You're Never Over' is out of place and indulgent. There's also been an error of judgement in terms of song order - the second track should have been the first, and the 'untitled' song is too good to remain hidden.
That being said, this deserves a place in the collection of anyone who can claim to enjoy hip hop, or music. It is a bold, unmistakeable statement of return from one of the most skilled rappers in the game, and I for one love it.
Eminem at his best! August 22, 2010
soccer daft (wingate)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is arguably one of the best albums Eminem has ever made. I will go through the songs and tell you about each one.
1. Cold Wind Blows - 9/10 - Good start to the album. Love the Chorus.
2. Talkin' 2 Myself (ft. Kobe) - 10/10 - Brilliant song, Eminem is excellent(as always) and the Chorus is fantastic
3. On Fire - 7/10 - Haven't listened to this much yet. Chorus is OK but it hasn't grown on me.
4. Won't Back Down (ft. Pink!) - 9/10 - Love this song, wouldn't of expected Pink to be on, but she does well. One of my favourites.
5. W.T.P - 8/10 - Good Song, but certainly isn't the best on the album. Chorus is alright.
6. Going Through Changes - 10/10 - Love this song, Ozzy Osbourne sings the chorus, it's absolutely fantastic.
7. Not Afraid - 10/10 - You've probably heard this, so needless to say, this is FANTASTIC!
8. Seduction - 9/10 - Love the chorus and Eminem's rapping is great. Overall good song.
9. No Love (ft Lil Wayne)- 9/10 - Lil Wayne does a good job but Eminem destroys him in this song.
10. Space Bound - 7/10 - Don't know why I just don't care much for this one.
11. Cinderella Man - 8/10 - A very good song with excellent lyrics.
12. 25 to Life - 8/10 - Can't really judge this one as I've only heard it once. Though from what I've heard, it's brilliant.
13. So Bad - 9/10 - Excellent Chorus, Lyrics and just a great song.
14. Almost Famous - 10/10 - I love this song! It's very catchy and I love the chorus.
15. Love The Way You Lie (ft. Rihanna) - 9/10 - Would of give this 10 but Rihanna ruins it a tiny bit for me. But as always Eminem is great.
16. You're Never Over - 9/10 - Song for Proof, former friend of Eminem who sadly died in 2006. Great Song.
17. Untitled - 10/10 - Very small chorus but he makes up for that in the verses, excellent song.
Em's back to continue what he started June 21, 2010
C. Smith (Devon, England)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
The last two albums Em released were to say the least good in places and poor in other. Not even threatening to be classed as better than the first three albums. Buying Infinite when it was released recently made me want more, but the latest two albums didn't offer it. I was wary of buying this and considered not even listening to it for a while. I popped it in the car cd player and was within a minute I was hooked.
The music is deeper and not as clicky and annoying as the previous two albums. It sounds smooth as opposed to jumpy, as though some thought has gone into it. As soon as he opens his mouth on the first song things sound promising. The stupid, annoying, mickey taking voice has dissapeared. About time too. The rapping sounds meaningful as opposed to gimmicky. He played on the accents but now they are gone we get him back to his best. Lyrically he is just incredible on this album enough said.
Every track on this album is amazing. The samples and featured artists at times adding so much to the songs. There are a few standout tracks I have heard so far including the untitled track at the end and Space Bound.
To put it simply, like Eminem? yes, dissapointed by the last two albums? yes? want a return to form? yes? Buy this. You will not be dissapointed. This is arguably the greatest rap album I have ever heard.
It grew with me August 6, 2010
Alex
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I'm not sure what to write... the first time I listened to 'Recovery' I was sitting on the fence. But 'like the way you lie' and 'space bound' got their hook in and the more I listened, the more I fell in love with this album.
Without a doubt, Eminem is a poet and those who argue otherwise need to take one step back and appreciate his lyrical talent over the last 10 years.
I have not been a die-hard fan who has loved every album, all of the time, but 'Recovery' is different. It is raw, yet polished, yet gives a nod to the past.
In my honest opinion, it is his best album yet, and if he never makes another one, then this one is fine by me.
Eminem's Evolution. July 2, 2010
J. Cullen
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I've grown up with Eminem's music since I was 9, and been a genuine fan since The Eminem Show. The previous albums haven't been his best; Encore was flawed, a number of brilliant songs in between tunes which seemed more an imitation of Slim Shady rather than the real Slim Shady. Relapse I enjoyed, but I can understand why it wasn't popular.
Recovery is a change in Eminem's style. If anything, it conforms to many current hip-hop and pop styles. Simple examples are the use of Pink and Rihanna in songs, where before Dina Rae (a relative unknown outside of rap) featured. Beats are faster, there are genuine hints of love ballads (instead of murder ballads), and it just seems like Eminem's accepted he's changed rap forever, but he can't change it any more. This may not be a bad thing. Slim Shady/Eminem/Marshall Mathers are each different entities, so leaving Slim Shady to rest, with the brilliant work he did may be the best way for Slim to quit as the dominant entity.
As for individual songs on Recovery, Not Afraid is brilliant, while So Bad is a classic (the fact it's produced by Dr Dre may not be a coincidence). Going Through Changes is probably my favourite, for the moment. W.T.P. is a weak song, and I wish someone else sang the chorus to You're Never Over, while the absence of D12 (even without Proof) or Dre is disappointing. It can be difficult to get into as you compare Recovery with Eminem's old work, but once you're past that, you can recognise the album's brilliance.
Inevitably, Eminem has grown up throughout his career. From rebellious lunatic, to annoyed genius, to concerned parent and American to grieving friend, most with healthy doses of humour included. We've grown up with him. Recovery is a veteran rapper masterfully plying his trade, and another evolution of Eminem for us to experience.
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