Eminem Music Albums

On his first studio album, Eminem makes his early explorations into underground hip-hop. The album has the sound of a talented apprentice with prominent influences from his peers, particularly Nas and AZ. Long available through only very limited editions on tape, vinyl and various bootleg discs, the album was finally re-released as a free download in 2009 by Thisis50.

Track list:

1. Infinite
2. W.E.G.O.
3. Itís OK
4. 313
5. Tonite
6. Maxine
7. Open Mic
8. Never 2 Far
9. Searchin
10. Backstabber
11. Jealousy Woes II

On the first of his records produced by Dr. Dre, Eminem delivers satirical lyrics that would become a trademark of his Slim Shady Persona. The album features the singles Guilty Conscience, Role Model and, prominently, My Name Is, which at the time of its release earned the artist notoriety that helped boost his career.

Track list:

1. Public Service Announcement
2. My Name Is
3. Guilty Conscience
4. Brain Damage
5. Paul
6. If I Had
7. í97 Bonnie and Clyde
8. Bitch
9. Role Model
10. Lounge
11. My Fault
12. Ken Kaniff
13. Cum On Everybody
14. Rock Bottom
15. Just Don't Give a Fuck
16. Soap
17. As the World Turns
18. I'm Shady
19. Bad Meets Evil
20. Still Don't Give a Fuck

A major departure from the more comedic Slim Shady LP, the third studio album by Eminem is permeated by a more serious tone. Eminem tackles childhood traumas, marital problems, drug abuse and the consequences of fame. Although it generated much controversy, with critics accusing Eminem of misogyny, the album was a critical and commercial success, selling over 1.76 million copies in its first week. It is often hailed as one of the greatest hip-hop albums ever released.

Track list:

1. Public Service Announcement 2000
2. Kill You
3. Stan
4. Paul
5. Who Knew
6. Steve Berman
7. The Way I Am
8. The Real Slim Shady
9. Remember Me?
10. Iím back
11. Marshall Mathers
12. Ken Kaniff
13. Drug Ballad
14. Amiytville
15. Bitch Please II
16. Kim
17. Under the Influence
18. Criminal

The bestselling album of 2002, ìThe Eminem Show features a composed, focused artist at work. The subject matters are serious, dealing with childhood, parenthood, media criticism and reflections on the hip-hop culture in America, but the tone is considerably lighter than on previous albums. The tone varies from satirical in "Without Me" to aggressive in "Cleanin' Out My Closet".

Track list:

1. Curtains Up
2. White America
3. Business
4. Cleanin Out My Closet
5. Square Dance
6. The Kiss
7. Soldier
8. Say Goodbye Hollywood
9. Drips
10. Without Me
11. Paul Rosenberg
12. Sing for the Moment
13. Superman
14. Hailie's Song
15. Steve Berman
16. When the Music Stops
17. Say What You Say
18. Till I Collapse
19. My Dad's Gone Crazy
20. Curtains Close

Sustaining the lighter tone from The Eminem Show, Eminem's fifth studio album has gathered criticism from some fans. Eminem was succumbing to a sleeping-pill addiction while recording, and has expressed dissatisfaction with the record. Still, the album has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, and memorably features personal lyrics in tracks like Mockingbird and a reactionary response to the Bush-era war in the protest song Mosh.

Track list:

1. Curtains Up
2. Evil Deeds
3. Never Enough
4. Yellow Brick Road
5. Like Toy Soldiers
6. Mosh
7. Puke
8. My 1st Single
9. Paul
10. Rain Man
11. Big Weenie
12. Em Calls Paul
13. Just Lose It
14. Ass Like That
15. Spend Some Time
16. Mockingbird
17. Crazy in Love
18. One Shot 2 Shot
19. Final Thought
20. Encore/Curtains Down

Having suffered the loss of his friend DeShaun Proof Hilton, a failed remarriage and re-divorce, and a reclusive existence under the addictive grip of prescription drugs, Eminem returned after five years of hiatus with 'Relapse'. By exhausting the drug-fuelled Slim Shady persona and simultaneously exploring the darker sides of human nature with songs about insanity (Insane) and murder (3 a.m.), Eminem exorcises his demons and delivers a frantic, energetic album.

Track list:

1. Dr. West
2. 3 a.m.
3. My Mom
4. Insane
5. Bagpipes from Baghdad
6. Hello
7. Tonya
8. Same Song & Dance
9. We Made You
10. Medicine Ball
11. Paul
12. Stay Wide Awake
13. Old Time's Sake
14. Must Be the Ganja
15. Mr. Mathers
16. DEJA Vu
17. Beautiful
18. Crack a Bottle
19. Steve Berman
20. Underground

Following the frantic, emotional outpouring of 'Relapse', Eminem successfully re-invented himself for his seventh studio album. The result is a more serious, mature recording, tackling diverse subjects such as personal motivation, interpersonal relationships and the changing musical scene. It also features experimental diversions from the hip-hop genre, including the single 'Space Bound'.

Track list:

1. Cold Wind Blows
2. Talkin 2 Myself
3. On Fire
4. Won't Back Down
5. W.T.P.
6. Going Through Changes
7. Not Afraid
8. Seduction
9. No Love
10. Space Bound
11. Cinderella Man
12. 25 to Life
13. So Bad
14. Almost Famous
15. Love the Way You Lie
16. You're Never Over