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Generally favorable reviews- based on 828 Ratings
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Positive: 595 out of 828
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Negative: 94 out of 828
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denisesJan 21, 2005i loved this album!
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danielwMar 1, 2006it is the third best album he has released apart from curtain call and slim shady LP
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tomwJan 10, 2005Amazing he has realy done it this time
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JohnJJan 2, 2005The best CD i have evr heard
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chrisBJan 26, 2005
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ChiliT.Feb 9, 2005A! this Is Chili Em's #1 Fan, I dont appreciate all the Haters talkin shit, people need to realize that he has picked up where Hip-Hop left off with Pac and Big, and has fulfilled the prophecy as a walking LEGEND
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JoeyHApr 9, 2005Best. Eminem. Album. Ever. Period.
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t!m3$pL!t3rAug 14, 2005Encore might not be his best album but its still quite good all of the songs r quite good with the exeption of Like Toy Soldiers and ENCORE/CURTAINS Down which r awsome I cant think of any reason to find this album annoying and its definitely worth the money
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ReginaFSep 6, 2005look dis album rocks - all y'all hu is sayin it dnt need 2 get ya hed lukin at ... n wot u on bout d songs bout his kids suck - dats 1 of d best songs ok??? eminem is an amazin artist n if u dnt like him thn dnt go out n buy his album if ur jus gna complain about it..lets c u do ny betta shal we..?
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wiggettyw.Aug 29, 2007Keeps getting better and better. Second only to The Eminem Show.
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StephenCNov 15, 2004Not his best album, but still the best album ive heard all year. Brilliant!
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kathleenNov 21, 2004I love this cd so much!! eminem is THE bomb!!! I LOVE HIM!!
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sethagNov 23, 2004not the better em cd for me mmlp was this best but i prefer this one to tes LP i think 8 is good but because some poeple seems to be too "extremiste" on my owe i do the same.....LOL
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BradleyENov 20, 2004
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stevengJan 11, 2005its awsome
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OliverKJan 19, 2005This new CD of his is just a new beginning. He makes 30 million dollars every cd he sells. He makes sick ass beats and sick ass lyrics thats all that matters.
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LauraHJan 26, 2005He is clearly one of the best rappers ever and is so talented. I loved his album. He is so clever and every word written has thought and meaning behind it. Unconventional and that's why I gotta love him!
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rickyhJan 6, 2005tight
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JessicaDJan 9, 2005I think the album is great and he did a really good job writing all the songs!!
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sophiepFeb 11, 2005excellent, especially tracks 15-17
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MirKundFeb 10, 2005Is was a funny and enjoyable to listen 2. Best1 yet!!!!!!
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hollydJun 15, 2005i luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv eminem this album is the best ever it ace ace ace
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mikeh.May 15, 2007Anybody who says slim shady is a bad rapper is a complete loser and dont no what their talkin about because eminem is one of the greatest rappers ever and his new cd is the same. It has great beats and still good lyrics. So it is a great album
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jakepMay 3, 2007grate
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NickRNov 12, 2004Eminem continues to shine. It's a brilliant album. If you give it the right amount of listens. you will be giving it a 10 to.
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maxNov 12, 2004this is a good cd.........theirs lots of good song n he as a different sound then with the other cds
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TannerWNov 13, 2004Amazing CD. This CD would be one of the best that Eminem has done. For all you who hate this CD, you don't understand rap.
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conswalismNov 14, 2004this album lives up to the expections, equally as good as teh amazin Eminem Show, best songs are evil deeds, puke, toy soldiers, crazy in love and the amazing mockingbird, ure still amazin em
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finfroskNov 14, 2004When I saw the reviews I was worried, but listening to this album I can safely say the critics are idiots, they are wrong, the have no clue. It's one of his best albums. Really. Eminem is a genius, but geniuses are often misunderstood.
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DanSNov 16, 2004Album sounds different than usual and it didnt sound all that appealing at first listen, but than after few more listens it grew on me. Its different but its still eminem, maybe more matured but still awesome lyricist. Notable Masterpiece song is Mocking Bird
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dannyfNov 17, 2004not his best but still it's eminem who can do better
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thuntNov 17, 2004this album is great it has a lot more depth not his best album but still the best cd i bought since his last best tracks my 1st single,mockingbird,spend some time,and evil deeds
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ivankNov 19, 2004this was great...
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arnesrDec 1, 2004this cd is a little it more sentimental then the other ones. Songs like, like toy slodiers, mockingbird, spend some time. we like seen that part of eminem. he is also a genus because of the ryhms.
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LeighMDec 17, 2004An Excellent CD. If you like Eminem, you will love this CD!
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stevengDec 2, 2004its awsome
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LEXYE.Dec 29, 2004Everytime I turn this cd on I get shivers...it's that good. EVen in my dreams i can still here "Spend Some Time", and his songs have touched me so deeply that I've cried twice. He is amazing, I have all of his work. And this definately shows he didn't stop trying. In fact, he only got better. I love you eminem
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aylapDec 31, 2004
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JasonDJan 16, 2005He is my idol and speaks his mind in every song.
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patriknJan 22, 2005This album is hot and if you think not then you should just think again
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lameshamJan 28, 2005Em don't listen 2 the ones that gave it a low rating ! Haters! On my soul this cd is by far the best cd I have ever listened 2 n all the days of my life. I literally listed 2 it everyday. I hope 2 hear another cd at least as great as this one. much Love mesha~~~!
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RafaelTFeb 16, 2005Lo mejor que se ha inventado en la faz de la tierra es el albuns de Eminem "ENCORE".
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JesseBApr 28, 2005People say that music is suppose to be calming. To me its just spilling out all of your emotions. It doesnt matter if your good or bad. just be yourself
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shadyzlaydeemathersJun 17, 2005excelent eminem is by far the best rapper evr there is and will be he is a living legend tupac r.i.p
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marandabooneJul 13, 2006i love eminem and this song
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AdamNov 12, 2004I am glad Eminem released this CD. He will now seperate the real fans who actually listen to him and the little bastards and hippocrits who claim to be "Eminem Fans". This album is brilliant because he's not rapping about what you want and he's changing his style. I don't need to try to convince anyone else though, I know this is a great album.
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JavonSNov 16, 2004This album is just lyricially the best album he's ever done. Jay z is good but just not as good as eminem. Like someone else said. If u say this album is boring then u don't know rap at all and didn't take the time to listen.
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addylNov 18, 2004em always rapped words no one expected would rhyme. on encore he rhymes words that have no business rhyming. amazing feat. this album is hilarious, which is refreshing. toy soldiers almost made me cry.
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KristineHDec 13, 2004
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EminemfanDec 26, 2004this is a great album, i have all of his albums and i'm only 13 years old. I think that eNcore is the best yet. He speeks from the heart, i like all the songs, and anyone else who's slagging them off should try and do better! Eminem is great, his song mockingbird is my favourite, it proves that he doesn't just rap/sing about violence,people he doesn't like, and sex.
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MarshalMathersDec 26, 2004This CD had alot more meaning than everybody thinks. Take a couple hours to just listen to the lyrics. You'll then figure out why i gave this CD a rating of 10
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jessicasDec 26, 2004i love em. and i think what he is saying needs to be listen to a lot louder
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lexysugaDec 29, 2004This Cd is amazing, EVery single song. "Spend Some Time" keeps replaying even in my dreams, I love eminem so much. He did it again, this is absolutly wonderful
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JohnFDec 31, 2004"Encore" is the hottest set of candycane jamz you are ever likely to hear.
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Feb 4, 2012This is my favorite Eminem album. I love his crazy antics, and his serious songs like Toy Soldiers & Mockingbird. Even though this is not lyrically his best. I still think its the best because i grew up listening to Encore
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Apr 5, 2020I was at the height of been a eminem fan when this album dropped. The album might be playful at the middle but has some of eminem best songs in is career. Like toy soldiers, mocking bird, yellow brick road, spend some time, we as americans, encore just to name a few. This album had the best flow of his career, em sounded flawless.
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Apr 23, 2015Striking his 4 in 4 in perfect albums, Eminem returns with his alternance between serious and funny songs and the cleverness of his verses on an album providing more than one instant classic such as Like toy soldiers and Mockingbird.
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Feb 4, 2018this album maybe was my second lowest ranking in eminem's discography before revival, this doesn't mean that is bad, i still highly enjoy this album, to me is the best 2004 album, however this had the only 2 eminem songs i never liked, those are my 1st single and big weenie, the rest is great
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Jan 23, 2020Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
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Jan 22, 2020This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
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Jan 29, 2020Great album with a better content than eminemshow and it was like a different type of album than the other 3
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Dec 6, 2021O segundo melhor álbum do Eminem, atrás apenas de The Eminem Show, álbum com o melhor instrumental do Eminem, ótimas músicas e flows, o álbum muito diferente dos outros anteriores e é incrível mesmo assim, lírica do Eminem sempre em destaque e claro a criatividade em cada música, tudo isso, faz desse um álbum, uma obra de arte invejável à qualquer artista.
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May 18, 2023Rap/lyrical genious and the tracks are fiery fury good. My goodness, the is greatness.
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ArturoS.Dec 1, 2004
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DavidAJan 8, 2005I've always been an Eminem fan, this is one of his best albums and its just what I expected from him, however it was not as good as "The Eminem Show."
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KobeeHNov 16, 2004
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KimADec 12, 2004I will admit that at first, I wasn't sure about this album but after listening to the lyrics I found that there was more meaning in his words besides the every-other- swear-word pattern approach he usually takes. This album is something that I can relate to and I felt he did excellent work getting his message accross. I love it.
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MIKEMFeb 11, 2005Quit Hating! Em is a very good MC
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ReneeDNov 18, 2004I think it's an awesome CD! I actually laugh out loud! It definitely puts a smile on my face....
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AaronADec 13, 2004at first the songs on encore sounded samey and without any flare but give this album a second listen and everything just clicks, all these songs are ace especially puke, my first single and my fave 'crazy in love' dont listen to the dissers on here just buy this album and make up your own mind
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AnthonyDec 5, 2004Excellent ! Just because it is different does not mean it sucks, plus it shows he is well rounded. It is still better then most rap albums. If em wanted to make a classic he would have done so.
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IanSMar 6, 2005
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VincerApr 22, 2005I know this album is not em's best work it's still better than 99% of albums out there, every song is good or great - no bad songs. Eminem proves that even with a sub - par album for his expectations, it is still an awesome cd.
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CourtneyMNov 15, 2004I think this cd is great! I can't compare any of his albums to one another because they are all great in their own ways, just like encore is. #14 is hilarious if u listen to his verses.Listen to the cd one more time if you doubt it.
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Dr.DrewNov 15, 2004
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RebeccaPNov 16, 2004
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[Anonymous]Nov 12, 2004Some of his most brilliant work is on this album like "Toy Soldiers", Mosh", and "Crazy In Love". Even half trying, he is much better than most rappers out there. I think this will be a CD that most people will not understand until a few years down the road. "Rain Man" is a great song, give it some more listens.
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DomPNov 13, 2004I know some of you are dissapointed...I actually had this CD a month ago and im not buying the copy thats out now...Wait 4 the special edition with We as americans and i love you more..both songs are impressive...U passed Em..but im looking foward to the nxt cd..u will improve
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MarkCNov 13, 2004
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jackmNov 17, 2004great album. eminem continues to defy everyone by banging out hot beats, and not holding back on what he has to say. still the best.
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MercedesCDec 21, 2004This was an awsome CD, not as brutal as his past ones, and seems to have more emotion in it then and other. But I must say that when I first listend to 'Just loose it' I was disapointed.. But after hearing the other songs, it was like i was listening to him again. This isn't his best CD, but it definetly shows up other CD's that are considered 'hot' today..
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Oct 25, 2010Personally I find it refreshing that a superstar of his ilk was willing to make a record in which he didn't take himself too seriously. It's funny, clever and controversial like his previous work, but he's never sounded so catchy nor has he been so much fun to listen to than on Encore.
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Mar 5, 2013It is not as good as "The Eminem Show" but still damn good.
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Mar 21, 20159/10 .................................................................................................................................................
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Jul 21, 2017One of Slim Shady's great albums so far.My favourite songs in this album are
1.Like Toy Soldiers
2.Mockingbird
3.Like That
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Nov 25, 2022Eminem's most overhated album. Let's see if your favorite rapper will be remembered this way in 10 years. Encore has almost 20 years and it's still one of the most streamed rap albums.
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VeronciaFJan 30, 2005althugh some may say Em is out of ideas and has nothing to rap about, this CD prooves america's shallow oppinion wrong with it's brilliant lyrics and dancable tunes.
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MelissaHFeb 21, 2005I like this album altogether but it is not his best work. Some of the songs seem to sound the same as the songs he uses in The Eminem Show. I love Emimen still though he is a genius, he just didnt show it as much in this album as others.
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mikehawkMay 15, 2007Eminem will never loose what he has!
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ZakKNov 13, 2004This is such a disappointing album. His versus sound lazy. He does have some funny stuff in it. This is a good or great album for other rappers, but eminem this is just crap.
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TyDec 13, 2004
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BenNDec 16, 2004This Cd has its pros and cons. Some of the songs on the CD are Eminems best and the beats by Dre. are good but thats only for three or four songs. The other 16-17 songs are awful, half trialed by Eminem.
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AshleyHJan 1, 2005
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rubenfMar 21, 2005not his best album to date. but its close, eminem has improved on his skills. true he doesnt have the same hunger for hip hop as when he first came into the game. but still very impressive.
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DjDadoNov 14, 2004
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ThomasS.Nov 21, 2004I actually give this a 7.5 But PPL u guys are way underrating this album. It's still Em, and Im glad he made a new album. The alubm's for us to enjoy. So enjoy it!
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MichaelMDec 14, 2004
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SkandalousAug 14, 2006"he
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JasonSNov 12, 2004Quality cd, Crazy in Love, Mockingbird and Encore are the best tracks.
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Awards & Rankings
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"Encore" is almost willfully uneven: it includes some of the most exhilarating songs Eminem has ever recorded, alongside some of the most inert. [15 Nov 2004]
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For the most part, Encore's strained, vaguely sad, regressive wackiness makes a lucid and compelling argument that Eminem should retire Slim Shady and let the real, serious Marshall Mathers stand up and be heard.
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Encore is a fourth fascinating record from Eminem, but it's also easily his weakest and, in many ways, tamest album to date.