OP: 9.5/10
MMLP2
is a monster cd that is a sequel to Em’s best album MMLP 1.I knew, in 2013 that
the album would be good. The album starts with “Bad Guy” which is actually Stan
2….Stan’s younger brother apparently kills Em. Yes very interesting. DO NOT
Skip the track or you wont understand. The song has a dark and dreary beat. It
is also the album’s longest track. The skit “Parking Lot” takes place right
after the song “Criminal” on MMLP1. Its kinda pointless but I guess Em felt the
need to do it.
The
next track is really cool, “Rhyme Or Reason” has a dope beat. It’s a slow paced
song with a good feature. “SO Much Better” is a good song but really its one
of my least favorites. I assume he’s
talking about Kim, but idk. The verses are good but the chorus is tasteless.
The end is funny b/c its what Em used to say at the end of tracks from albums
past. “Survival” is a dope song. Em attacks each line with intensity. The
chorus is also really cool. It was featured on COD Ghosts for you video game
enthusiasts. “Legacy” is an
introspective song. It’s good but I didn’t like it at first.
“As****e”
is a dope track featuring Skylar Grey. The beat just builds up…its truly epic.
Em glides on the beat pretty effortlessly.
“Quit acting salty, I was countin on u to count me out, Like Asher Roth,
when he shouted me out..” Its kind of
like Em saying to his peers and fans,” I’m not washed up, I’ve gone nowhere.”
The next track, “Berzerk” is really good. It’s the typical party song you find
on most Em albums (Real Slimshady, Loose It). This Rick Rubin track is really
creative, fusing Rap with Rock…I love it.
Next
up, “Rap God”, the albums best track. You have probably noticed that this album
is constructed similarly to MMLP. Em displays bars here…great lyricism on a
dope ass beat. The song is 6 minutes long but it never feels like it. I love
the video too. “Brainless” is a cool, Relapse sounding type song. “Stronger
Than I Was” might have you reaching for the skip button. Its ok, but should be
2 minutes shorter. Its basically just Em singing over lost love over and over….
Rihanna
teams up with Em for “The Monster” a great introspective track. In some ways
this is better than “Love the Way you lie” from Recovery. “So Far” is easily
has the most references to Em’s past albums. It’s a funny track with a cool
beat. “Love Game” is hit or miss. He teams up with Kendrick Lamar who does a
good job with Em. The song is fast and fun. The two rap about women who did
them wrong lol. Em Isn’t going to relinquish the spotlight at all.
“Headlights”
is a necessary track. You know how Em is constantly dissing and blaming his mom
for everything? Well here he praises his mother and says he’s sorry. The chorus
is a winner, and it never comes across corny. “Evil Twin” is an interesting
track. He literally just rips on people for the hell of it. Welcome back Em! “F***
Top 5, I’m top 4” he screams about his place amongst the greats. Sarah Palin gets dissed pretty hard lol.
The
bonus tracks are good. “Baby” and “Groundhog Day” sound similar. They are good
songs that sound kinda Encore or Relapse style Em. “Desperation” is a good song
but nothing special. I absolutely love “Beautiful Pain” featuring Sia. She does
her thing on this track, and actually steals the show from Em. Last track is “Wicked
Ways” featuring X Ambassadors. Its decent and at the end Ken Kaniff makes a
return and man Is it funny!
Overall
I feel MMLP2 falls a little short of MMLP1 but not by much. Lyrically hes got
it, but the production wasn’t as good as some Em albums. Overall though it’s a win
though. Its like the album Em should have came with in 2009 or 2010, but hey he
had to learn what didn’t work and what did right?
Closing Opinon:
9.75/10