Encore
by Eminem
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7.5

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  1. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 25, 2023
    4
    Encore is a massive dissapointment of a follow up to The Eminem Show, & the beginning of Eminem's fall from grace.

    Best track: Like Toy Soldiers
    Worst track: My 1st Single
    Best feature: 50 Cent (I guess)
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    3
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album bem ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. Ringnes
    May 18, 2023
    10
    Rap/lyrical genious and the tracks are fiery fury good. My goodness, the is greatness.
  4. hiimjustin000
    Apr 6, 2023
    6
    Half of the songs are decent at worst and fire at best, while the rest are just plain terrible. I know Eminem's drug addiction and the release of Straight from the Lab really destroyed this album, but even then, what was he thinking?
  5. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    7
    Worst than Eminem show but u guys are underrating this album , why? just listen to this album again
  6. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Overhated album. Listening to this in 2022 e comparing it to the **** circulating right now makes you feel how bad we have fallen. No rapper outside there can be compared to Eminem. Period.
  7. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    9
    Eminem'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.
  8. jpava
    Nov 9, 2022
    7
    Encore its a a very good album, but the middle of it is very forgettable, like Puke and My 1st Single. But, with some legendary songs, like Like Toy Soldiers and Mockingbird, this album is not that bad
  9. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    what a **** show of an album with very small entertainment scattered throughout the album that you have to skip here and there to get to especially the middle of the album being a disgusting mess of trash
  10. YxngSedna
    Aug 21, 2022
    1
    How is this album ranked so high? It is easily his worst album and is top 20 worst album of all time. Every single Drake album and mixtape is better then this steam pile. The reason this isn't a 0/10 is because of Toy Soldiers, every other song on this album is not good.
  11. JamesJennings
    Jun 2, 2022
    2
    While this is actually my favorite Eminem album due to how stupid and bad and funny it is, I can't wholeheartedly give it a good review, because I know there aren't many people out there who would want to listen to something like this. This album was the beginning of Em's falloff, and, to be fair, he did make this while presumably under the influence of drugs after being on tour andWhile this is actually my favorite Eminem album due to how stupid and bad and funny it is, I can't wholeheartedly give it a good review, because I know there aren't many people out there who would want to listen to something like this. This album was the beginning of Em's falloff, and, to be fair, he did make this while presumably under the influence of drugs after being on tour and getting addicted to sleeping medication. My favorite, wouldn't recommend it.… Expand
  12. Thiago555888
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    O 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.
  13. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    6
    Underwhelming and bland album that took too long to make. I understand Eminem had issues with addiction during album recording, but surely it doesn't take that long to make a sub-par album like this. Some highlights include the features with 50 Cent and Dr. Dre which have good lyrics. The Eminem Show was a lot better than Encore.
  14. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    3
    This album is bad. It is the worst Eminem album. It has some great tracks but in the middle of the album it gets unlistenable.
    Best songs: Mockingbird, Like Toy Soldiers
    Worst songs: My 1st Single, Big Weenie
  15. tonto
    Jul 31, 2021
    8
    It's not Eminem's best, but also not his worst. This was somewhat early Eminem just before his hiatus so it still has that early 2000's Eminem sound. The tone here is kind of all over the place, with some really serious tracks and some silly tracks with toilet humor. Some of his sillier songs are fun like Rainman, Big Weenie, and Just Lose It. Never Enough is a solid up-tempo banger whichIt's not Eminem's best, but also not his worst. This was somewhat early Eminem just before his hiatus so it still has that early 2000's Eminem sound. The tone here is kind of all over the place, with some really serious tracks and some silly tracks with toilet humor. Some of his sillier songs are fun like Rainman, Big Weenie, and Just Lose It. Never Enough is a solid up-tempo banger which is more serious but not overly sentimental as is Evil Deeds. The song Encore is also a good club banger with a hard-hitting beat. The album's shortcomings are in the overly sentimental hip hop ballads like Mockingbird, Crazy In Love doesn't really work as a hip hop love song. Puke is yet another song dedicated to his estranged wife Kim with harsh, biting lyrics. Like Toy Soldiers is decent if a little mawkish.… Expand
  16. dado01102008
    Apr 25, 2021
    2
    This album sucks. Tt is well reviewd beacuse of name recognition alone. I'm a die hard eminem fan but this is bad. And i hate when people say "it had some good songs" yeah thats the problem it had some. Where as The SSLP,MMLP and Tes had no bad songs. Also because of eminem's success in the first three albums there was no challenge for encore, and with no challenge comes no passion. HeThis album sucks. Tt is well reviewd beacuse of name recognition alone. I'm a die hard eminem fan but this is bad. And i hate when people say "it had some good songs" yeah thats the problem it had some. Where as The SSLP,MMLP and Tes had no bad songs. Also because of eminem's success in the first three albums there was no challenge for encore, and with no challenge comes no passion. He surrounded himself with yes-men because why wuld anyone talk crap about eminem he released 3 amazing albums. It just upsets me that some people think this is a missunderstood masterpiece. And the lows of this album are the worst songs eminem ever made. I might even say my first single is one of the worst songs that i've ever heard. If I havo to say something positive Like toy soldiers and mockingbird are very good and just lose it is a guilty pleasure. Everything else is trash.… Expand
  17. The-X-Territory
    Mar 8, 2021
    5
    This is the most inconsistent Eminem project I've ever heard. Usually when listening to an Eminem album, there's at worst 1 song that I'm not a fan of... but this album is an exception. The following songs My 1st Single, Rain Man, Big Weenie and Ass Like That were completely unlistenable, and whilst nowhere near as bad, I wasn't a fan of Evil Deeds, Puke and Just Lose It. The Majority ofThis is the most inconsistent Eminem project I've ever heard. Usually when listening to an Eminem album, there's at worst 1 song that I'm not a fan of... but this album is an exception. The following songs My 1st Single, Rain Man, Big Weenie and Ass Like That were completely unlistenable, and whilst nowhere near as bad, I wasn't a fan of Evil Deeds, Puke and Just Lose It. The Majority of them are obnoxious sound wise and they range from childish to nonsensical content wise.

    However, despite some of the most dreadful and obnoxious songs Eminem has ever released showing up here, there are Brilliant tracks in the form of Yellow Brick Road, Like Toy Soldiers, Mosh, Encore and We As Americans. But even the best songs have to suffer from drugged up Eminem's antics, I don't know why this came to be but thank god we live in a reality where Eminem beat his addiction, this would've been a sad finale to his career.    … Expand
  18. DIDAZ
    Oct 3, 2020
    6
    Cet album m'a laissé indifférent. Y'a certaines p'tites pépites (Mockingbird, Like Toy Soldiers), mais globalement c'est bof, voir mauvais (My 1st Single). Écoutable, mais dispensable. 6/10
  19. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    6
    Has it's flaws but also got remarkable songs like Mosh,Like Toy Soldiers,Yellow Brick Road,Spend Some Time and Mockingbird.Not my favorite Eminem album but still a better choice than Revival.
  20. MDFG72
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Encore is a personal favorite of mine. You have a bit of everything of what you expect out of early 2000’s Eminem. You have the Slim Shady alter ego reappearing once again in “Just Lose it”, You have the usual Kim relation issues in “Puke”, you have daughter recognition in “Mockingbird”, and rocking club hits like “Encore”. Then you have Eminem revealing a slim shady ego “Rain Man”, andEncore is a personal favorite of mine. You have a bit of everything of what you expect out of early 2000’s Eminem. You have the Slim Shady alter ego reappearing once again in “Just Lose it”, You have the usual Kim relation issues in “Puke”, you have daughter recognition in “Mockingbird”, and rocking club hits like “Encore”. Then you have Eminem revealing a slim shady ego “Rain Man”, and following “Square Dance”, a more political Marshall Mathers in “Mosh” and “We as Americans”. This is a turning point of Eminem who’s beyond his height of Fame, and is now addicted to drugs, and struggling to see the light of day. Though the middle was redone because of bootlegging of unreleased songs for “Encore”, it had failed to match the energy or amazement acquired by “The Eminem’s Show” or even the first 3-5 songs of “Encore”. Great Album, but could’ve been pushed back a couple months to resolve its issues, or been better off a scrapped album.… Expand
  21. Emmy
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    I 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.
  22. Macrofficial
    Mar 25, 2020
    1
    This album sounds great at the start, the first few songs being some of em's best. It's all great until you reach Marsh. this album is full of pointless and annoying tracks. The only reason that this album is not a 0 is because of 4 actually amazing tracks, which are: Yellow Brick Road, Like Toy Soldiers, Spend Some Time, and Mockingjay. If the album was like these 4 tracks, I have aThis album sounds great at the start, the first few songs being some of em's best. It's all great until you reach Marsh. this album is full of pointless and annoying tracks. The only reason that this album is not a 0 is because of 4 actually amazing tracks, which are: Yellow Brick Road, Like Toy Soldiers, Spend Some Time, and Mockingjay. If the album was like these 4 tracks, I have a feeling it would've been a 10/10.… Expand
  23. Manit99
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Great album with a better content than eminemshow and it was like a different type of album than the other 3
  24. Alp13
    Jan 27, 2020
    3
    Despite having some of Eminem's best songs , the album is riddled with nonsensical lyrics, unbearable hooks and monotone beats and delivery. The first five songs of the album range from decent to amazing, but from puke (in my opinion the worst song on here), everything takes a nosedive. Overall, this feels like a worse version of The Eminem Show
  25. ArkodeepSen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
  26. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  27. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Encore .............................................................................
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  28. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    7
    Some great tunes on here. Some not so much. Fave tracks ; Encore, Never Enough, Mockingbird, Spend Some time. (Rain Man so bad it’s good)
  29. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    This has everything to be a masterpiece beat and flows but Eminem was boring and making farts in the mic.
  30. CSA
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Would have been another classic if it wasn't for those leaks. Imagine some of the songs such as Big Weenie replaced by bonus tracks. Still very enjoyable tho.
  31. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    A few good tracks, but for the most part this is the beginning of the end for Eminem in a painfully boring and bland album.
  32. flametail23
    Jul 14, 2019
    4
    This is a very un-even album. Some great tracks, quite a few that are some of Eminem's very worst such as 'My first single' and 'Rain man'. Two tracks that make me wonder what he was thinking when he was recording them.
  33. Connorcox1997
    Mar 14, 2019
    7
    Encore by Eminem is not one of his best works, but it's still a good album though. There are a few songs that I do like on the album and some songs that are ok at best. Some of the beats were dope, and some are ok. It's still a good album overall.
  34. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 20, 2019
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 2nd worst Eminem album. This album has 4 wack songs, 2 mediocre songs (Just lose it & Ass like that). Sometimes this album sounds ugly but it also has 2 classic songs Like toy soldiers & Mockingbird) & 5 underrated songs (Crazy in love, spend some time, one shot 2 shot, Encore & Mosh) Features did a good job. This album gets hate because it released after Eminem show otherwise this album is good...… Expand
  35. SuchiB14
    Nov 1, 2018
    8
    Although not his greatest album, I find that Encore is severely underrated and overhated. The album has some really trash tracks, but they do not make up the majority of the album and the other tracks make up for them. This record is certainly not a classic, but its material is great, even though it does vary. After all, you are allowed to have fun and serious tracks on a record. **** theAlthough not his greatest album, I find that Encore is severely underrated and overhated. The album has some really trash tracks, but they do not make up the majority of the album and the other tracks make up for them. This record is certainly not a classic, but its material is great, even though it does vary. After all, you are allowed to have fun and serious tracks on a record. **** the 'Just Lose It' video was so funny, and if you were offended, get hard. Em doesn't kill like he did on previous albums, but he set himself a high bar to stay consistent upon; of course, it didn't help that he was on drugs. 8/10… Expand
  36. isaacb263
    Aug 16, 2018
    7
    This album gets a bad rap in my opinion, has some trash for sure but I think there are 12-14 good songs on here and 5-7 all time great ones
  37. Gamemod
    Jul 6, 2018
    4
    "Well, for the worst album awards the winner for 2004 is Eminem's Encore!"...

    ...you get the point.
  38. Dragonfly02
    Mar 4, 2018
    8
    At least it was better than The Eminem Show. The song Puke actually made me want to throw up because he was throwing up in the song.
  39. KaelumRayn_
    Mar 3, 2018
    3
    The album starts off strong with like toy soldiers and mosh, but takes a turn for the worst starting with puke and gets even worse as it progresses with my first single,rain man,big weenie and just lose it.All the bad overlooks what little good is on the album. Hideous
  40. aftermath96
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    this 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
  41. TheHipHopDude50
    Jul 21, 2017
    9
    One of Slim Shady's great albums so far.My favourite songs in this album are
    1.Like Toy Soldiers
    2.Mockingbird
    3.Like That
    4.Never Enough
    5.My 1st Single
  42. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    6
    it was okay.....................................................................................................................................................................
  43. Mixotrof
    May 9, 2017
    6
    Not really Em's best album. This album has some of his worst tracks of all time ( every track 7-12), but it also has some great tracks( Yellow Brick Road, Like Toy Soldiers, Mosh, Mockingbird, Encore). All in all, not a good sequel to The Eminem Show
  44. JustVladimir
    Mar 16, 2016
    7
    Good album, but this album is not "2nd The Eminem Show". This is was funny (Just Lose It, Evil Deeds, etc.), emotinal (Mockingbird, Like Toy Soldires), seriously (Mosh). This is was 2004.
  45. BIGMAN22
    Feb 24, 2016
    2
    i found myself skipping a lot of songs due to the poor production, and awful lyrical content on some songs. there are a few songs that pretty good. but some songs on here shouldnt be on the same album with others, not sure what eminem was thinking about this one. im a big fan of him but this one just doesnt have my interest.
  46. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Striking 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.
  47. Shady313
    Mar 21, 2015
    9
    9/10 .................................................................................................................................................
  48. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    7
    This album is usually rated amongst the lowest of Em's albums. Listening to this album front to back is the only way to unlock its inner-sanctum of crisp production. Every song flows with each other production wise. The only problem I have with this album is "Rain Man", "Big Weenie", and "Ass Like That". These three songs are a precursor to the incredibly-infamous Relapse album whichThis album is usually rated amongst the lowest of Em's albums. Listening to this album front to back is the only way to unlock its inner-sanctum of crisp production. Every song flows with each other production wise. The only problem I have with this album is "Rain Man", "Big Weenie", and "Ass Like That". These three songs are a precursor to the incredibly-infamous Relapse album which shares the same kind of flow and voice. Other than that, having each song played from beginning to end will make you appreciate the work of Dr. Dre and Eminem as producers along with the political, seriousness and also a humorous incorporation into his lyrics. This is a production prominent album. A perfect example of this if you are to listen to this for the first time is "Spend Some Time".… Expand
  49. HipHopHead25
    Jan 12, 2014
    6
    He gets very experimental with this album, and though the lyricism is subpar, the album had some of his best beats at the time. Unfortunately, it is downplayed by certain flows and the lyricism is weak, though the wordplay is strong. The album also has it's down due to the fart and burp noises in songs like 'My 1st Single', though there are some jewels like 'Yellow Brick Road' and 'LikeHe gets very experimental with this album, and though the lyricism is subpar, the album had some of his best beats at the time. Unfortunately, it is downplayed by certain flows and the lyricism is weak, though the wordplay is strong. The album also has it's down due to the fart and burp noises in songs like 'My 1st Single', though there are some jewels like 'Yellow Brick Road' and 'Like Toy Soldiers'.… Expand
  50. TheWalrus2000
    Apr 12, 2013
    8
    A not as good but very strong album by Eminem, many of the songs are memorable and go down in history but all in common are complaints about his life. Still memorable beats complaining.
  51. Caestus
    Mar 5, 2013
    9
    It is not as good as "The Eminem Show" but still damn good.
  52. frankbilders
    Feb 12, 2013
    6
    This is not a bad album just mediocre, not up to eminem's standard. I'd say about half the tracks are good but about half of them are really poor like Rain Man, in my opinion his worse song. Though songs like never enough are what save this album.
  53. axelkoch
    Nov 5, 2012
    8
    Neither a step forwards, nor a step back. A solid rap album containing fantastic wordplays and great lyrics. It's not perfect, because it has still got unnecessary dumb parts in it, but Em got older and you can hear that. His second best album after 'The Eminem Show'. - "Just Lose It" and "Mockingbird" are two of his all time top 10!
  54. DaBlackNight
    Feb 26, 2012
    8
    Eminem Can Definitively Improve. What Am I Saying? This Record Can Be One Of Eminem's Top Albums. I Enjoy About 8 Songs On This Album, but They Are Songs I Feel Like Listening From Time To Time.
  55. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    This 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
  56. alexandergreen
    Sep 5, 2011
    6
    A generally weird fifth outing for Slim Shady. This album seems to boast a last hurrah for the master of rhytmic wordplay, but most of the songs appear to be especially poor. Songs such as Puke, Big Weenie and Rain Man are bizarre, and his comical foreign accent seems to be cropping up more and more. The strong tracks are the singles including Like Toy Soldiers, Mockingbird, Ass Like ThatA generally weird fifth outing for Slim Shady. This album seems to boast a last hurrah for the master of rhytmic wordplay, but most of the songs appear to be especially poor. Songs such as Puke, Big Weenie and Rain Man are bizarre, and his comical foreign accent seems to be cropping up more and more. The strong tracks are the singles including Like Toy Soldiers, Mockingbird, Ass Like That and Just Lose It, the latter two still being extremely silly.… Expand
  57. johnniedust
    Jul 21, 2011
    5
    Encore is a dichotomous album. It is half rap and half pop. Half of the tracks on the album are strong, and half of the tracks are weak. Half of the songs are serious and half of the songs seem like they were written by a 12 year old. After three successful studio albums, Eminem had room to be complacent. There are profound songs which dig deep into Eminem's personal life and giveEncore is a dichotomous album. It is half rap and half pop. Half of the tracks on the album are strong, and half of the tracks are weak. Half of the songs are serious and half of the songs seem like they were written by a 12 year old. After three successful studio albums, Eminem had room to be complacent. There are profound songs which dig deep into Eminem's personal life and give great insight on what it is like to be in Eminem's position: Mockingbird, Like Toy Soldiers, and Yellow Brick Road. The bonus tracks, We As Americans and I Love You More, are also among the best tracks of the album. He explores his childhood of being a white person in a predominant black neighborhood, his love experiences after his divorce with Kim, his relationship with his daughters, his political views on the Bush Administration, and his involvement in the feuds of the hiphop industry. Other songs such as Puke, Crazy In Love, Just Lose It, and Evil Deeds are certainly much closer to pop than the hardcore rap he was known for, but they are still catchy and fun to listen to. This album has very strong production values, some coming from Dr. Dre, though some of the greatest beats Eminem used were wasted on terrible lyrics, which seem to have been scribbled down with little thought to them and they were just stringed together with words that rhymed with each other. A prime example: "Why do they make Yoo Hoo / Kikkity ka ka poo poo". Eminem in this album was unable to distinguish funny from silly. In the song Ass Like That, it was an entire song about a hand puppet. The track My First Single has a beat which makes the random filler lyrics barely audible. Rain Man, as Eminem admitted at the end of the song, is a song about nothing. Big Weenie, an intended diss against Benzino, has a disjointed flow and humiliates himself with childish insults such as "you look like a frog" and "your breath stinks". This album is not flawed because it was fundamentally wrong. It had potential to be much better than its predecessor. Overall, the album is mixed. It shows the best of Eminem and the worst of Eminem. It can be a good experience as long as you do not expect it to be as serious and hardcore as The Eminem Show.… Expand
  58. Baron6489
    Jun 23, 2011
    6
    This is Eminem's worst album ever. It suffers from a steep drop off in lyrical quality after the song "Mosh." It's below average and some of the other songs are humorous (once) but Eminem doesn't really say much with the rest of the album. Pure filler. Skip this ****
  59. Emperor
    Apr 8, 2011
    8
    One thing you ought to know: The lyrics of Encore was tuned down completely probably because of the too much attention he was getting for his lyrical content. There are very good tracks on Encore, Evil deeds started the album with a big Boom just the way White America did on Eminem show, Toy Soldiers was classic, other good tracks include MOSH, PUKE, YELLOW BRICK ROAD, RAIN MAN, MOCKINGOne thing you ought to know: The lyrics of Encore was tuned down completely probably because of the too much attention he was getting for his lyrical content. There are very good tracks on Encore, Evil deeds started the album with a big Boom just the way White America did on Eminem show, Toy Soldiers was classic, other good tracks include MOSH, PUKE, YELLOW BRICK ROAD, RAIN MAN, MOCKING BIRD, ONE SHOT 2 SHOT, CURTAINS DOWN, SPEND SOME TIME, JUST LOSE IT & ASS LIKE THAT are Good tracks as well. Generally, the album is very good just that the lyrics was completely tuned down compare to his previous Three. Btw, Encore was better than most of the rap albums released in 2004/2005(If not all) !!!!!… Expand
  60. TyroneP
    Oct 25, 2010
    9
    Personally 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.
  61. BlueLotusPoet
    Oct 13, 2010
    6
    Probably the first Eminem album with a few choice cuts. Eminem ventures even further away from Slim Shady (the horrorcore-comedy style) and focuses more "Eminem" who is fierece, clever, and conscious of his surroundings. "Eminem" is just there to give it to you straight. Sure, he doesnt try to be ultimately perfect but the bottom line is, he's gonna give you all he's got. Despite thatProbably the first Eminem album with a few choice cuts. Eminem ventures even further away from Slim Shady (the horrorcore-comedy style) and focuses more "Eminem" who is fierece, clever, and conscious of his surroundings. "Eminem" is just there to give it to you straight. Sure, he doesnt try to be ultimately perfect but the bottom line is, he's gonna give you all he's got. Despite that notion, it seems he gave his all rather fell a tad flat. There is still a trace of humor "Rain Man" (although it seemed harsh with the Christopher Reeve reference, being that he passed away the month before the album came out), Big Weenie, & Just Lose It. The one humor based track thats sweet & sour is Ass Like That. The good part being that we see the rather unexpected yet very laughable humor of Eminem rather than "Slim Shady". The bad part is the subject matter is one in which one is not so used to hearing from Eminem which is one aspect of him that set him from other rappers. Encore is yet another step down from his previous project. Its an ok album, but may not click with most moderate listeners and fans.… Expand
  62. RussellD.
    Sep 24, 2007
    6
    I think the only reason I can tolerate this album is because I'm a fan. It took me 2 years to buy the album after I heard "Just Lose it", and its a disappointment, but its got a few good songs on there. I also think its funny how you can tell an eminem fans age by what their favorite album is. The younger they are, the more likely "The Eminem Show" is their favorite. See if I'm right...
  63. LiefS.
    Sep 20, 2007
    0
    Anybody who gave this album above a 3 should stop listening to rap, ur just messing up what albums sales should really be like and are the reason real hip hop is dead, there is not 1 song on this album worth listening to, he should never make a form of music again.
  64. EdwardH
    Sep 11, 2007
    5
    Man I'm all even of diz album by Em it haz bad songz but it has a few dat stand out. Like "Monkingbird" and "Toy Soldiers" Koz I'm a sucka for dat reel pheelin' songz y'all know dat 4 reel! But hopefully he comez bak wit sumthin' special lata on wheneva his ready 2 drop a hit album again. I'll come bak as a fan when he makes an awesome ass album again like Man I'm all even of diz album by Em it haz bad songz but it has a few dat stand out. Like "Monkingbird" and "Toy Soldiers" Koz I'm a sucka for dat reel pheelin' songz y'all know dat 4 reel! But hopefully he comez bak wit sumthin' special lata on wheneva his ready 2 drop a hit album again. I'll come bak as a fan when he makes an awesome ass album again like tha Awesome Eminem Show. But till den I'm undeceive on Em at tha moment.… Expand
  65. wiggettyw.
    Aug 29, 2007
    10
    Keeps getting better and better. Second only to The Eminem Show.
  66. mikeh.
    May 15, 2007
    10
    Anybody 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
  67. mikehawk
    May 15, 2007
    8
    Eminem will never loose what he has!
  68. jakep
    May 3, 2007
    10
    grate
  69. LaurenceS
    Oct 15, 2006
    3
    Eminems encore is an example of half horribly bad songs and great songs this is a grab for money all the way cheese on toy soldiers and horribly terrible song just lose it which is wanting to be my name is,without me and real slim but fails.Songs that shone on the album where Encore,Mosh and mocking bird which is sometimes looked at as chesse but it is eminems most mature song on the Eminems encore is an example of half horribly bad songs and great songs this is a grab for money all the way cheese on toy soldiers and horribly terrible song just lose it which is wanting to be my name is,without me and real slim but fails.Songs that shone on the album where Encore,Mosh and mocking bird which is sometimes looked at as chesse but it is eminems most mature song on the album the songs that i hope burn and die are my first single,puke,big weenie,JUST LOSE IT so if ur a big em fan and u buy this be in for a nice big SHOCK as its nothing like any other of his albums… Expand
  70. Skandalous
    Aug 14, 2006
    8
    "he
  71. marandaboone
    Jul 13, 2006
    10
    i love eminem and this song
  72. MartinS
    Jun 19, 2006
    5
    Eminem was pretty good. 50 Cent, however, stunk up the joint. This album was pretty spotty, sans a few songs. Just my opinion, though, as it probably is in the minority.
  73. KingMachine
    Mar 2, 2006
    6
    His worst album so far. Pretty good though.
  74. danielw
    Mar 1, 2006
    10
    it is the third best album he has released apart from curtain call and slim shady LP
  75. JohnD
    Feb 24, 2006
    4
    He grabbed our attention by talking shit, then held our ear with the skills to back it up. 'The Marshall Mathers LP' was his best album, but he raised a lot of questions concerning his character with it. He proved that he was basically a good guy with 'The Eminem Show'. That one wasn't a bad album by any means, but it represented the end of Eminem's good He grabbed our attention by talking shit, then held our ear with the skills to back it up. 'The Marshall Mathers LP' was his best album, but he raised a lot of questions concerning his character with it. He proved that he was basically a good guy with 'The Eminem Show'. That one wasn't a bad album by any means, but it represented the end of Eminem's good ideas as far as producing goes, and the near end of Dr. Dre's good ideas concerning producing as well (save for a few good tracks on 'Get Rich' and 'The Documentary', he's been in a rut, to be brutally honest). So, where does 'Encore' fit in? Well, it doesn't; Eminem gave us peace of mind with 'Show', and also a satisfying 'ending' to his career. The only possible motivations behind 'Encore' and the more recent 'Curtain Call' are 1) For Eminem to prove that he's a good producer (and if that's the case, then he's failed), and 2) Money money money. True, Eminem has some great songs on this album--"Mosh" and "Like Toy Soldiers" being the two that everyone can totally agree on. But there's the problem of every song sounding either identical or juvenile: sweltering strings, predictable backbeat, strange catchphrase used from a previous song. Not even "Mosh" was immune to that, as it began with the same phrase that Eminem used on "Square Dance". "Mockingbird" has been the same song that Eminem has sung for years now, and even though it's still affecting, it's still a little boring. The guest spots don't do anyone any favors; Nate Dogg peaked before 'The Eminem Show' was released, and Obie Trice still sounds annoying. At this point, every silly song that Eminem does sounds simply stupid. It's been a long time since "My Name Is", when Eminem got by with a sweet beat and some hilariously awesome rhymes. There's nothing keeping him from doing it again, and doing it as many times as he pleases, so long as he has shown improvement. If anything, Eminem has gotten worse with age. If you want incredible present day production, check out 'Beauty and the Beat', 'Late Registration', 'Madvillainy', 'Grandmasters', and even the 'Get Rich Soundtrack'. If you want incredible rhymes that defy expectations, examine the work of 7 of the 9 members of Wu-Tang (nobody and their grandma gives U-God and Inspectah Deck the time of day), Dizzee Rascal, half of Jay-Z's catalogue, MF Doom's more inspired work, Ludacris (if you can handle hit-or-miss production), and Common. 50 Cent's best album, it should be noted, featured little help from Dre, and no help from Eminem. I'm referring to the 'Get Rich OST'. 50 Cent sounds like the guy who originally got the attention of smart rap critics. If 50 Cent can do it, then Eminem can, too. But first, Em has to set fire to his production equipment. Then, and only then, can he start down the road to redemption.… Expand
  76. BenS
    Nov 21, 2005
    7
    Jesus, well, this is a slightly dissapointing recored really, considering it will be his last and the expectations. There are supreb moments 'mosh' is a battering, brilliant political polemic while 'like toy soldiers', is bold and majestic. 'mockingbird sounds slightly makwish but still quite affecting and 'encore' and 'just lose it' are pretty Jesus, well, this is a slightly dissapointing recored really, considering it will be his last and the expectations. There are supreb moments 'mosh' is a battering, brilliant political polemic while 'like toy soldiers', is bold and majestic. 'mockingbird sounds slightly makwish but still quite affecting and 'encore' and 'just lose it' are pretty good fun but nothing is really classic save the 1st two i mentioned. 'Ass like that' is very clever and quite amusing but jesus is em really reduced to singing about people asses, crazy in love is reeeaaaly bad!!, a mixed bag… Expand
  77. Bee
    Oct 17, 2005
    6
    I loved this cd, when I first listened to it, but now I'm getting pretty sick of the goofy songs. However, I love the songs "Mosh" "Mockingbird" and "Never Enough". If Eminem hadn't been so mind-blowing in the past, I don't think people would see this album so badly, but compared to his older work, it really isn't that great. I am a devoted and passionate Em fan, I loved this cd, when I first listened to it, but now I'm getting pretty sick of the goofy songs. However, I love the songs "Mosh" "Mockingbird" and "Never Enough". If Eminem hadn't been so mind-blowing in the past, I don't think people would see this album so badly, but compared to his older work, it really isn't that great. I am a devoted and passionate Em fan, I'll always love him, but this album really wasn't that great, it was only average. I'm hoping he'll do better in the future.… Expand
  78. ReginaF
    Sep 6, 2005
    10
    look 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..?
  79. jenaR
    Aug 18, 2005
    1
    Sadly the most dissapointing rap album of the past few years. Em has completely let himself go, both in creativity and in beats, and it shows.
  80. t!m3$pL!t3r
    Aug 14, 2005
    10
    Encore 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
  81. BrendaH
    Jul 28, 2005
    0
    I would rather listen to my maths teacher!
  82. JoeT
    Jul 15, 2005
    0
    horrible, jus pure garbage, jus like 2 good songs on it, WTF EMINEM STEP UP YOUR RAP GAME
  83. shadyzlaydeemathers
    Jun 17, 2005
    10
    excelent eminem is by far the best rapper evr there is and will be he is a living legend tupac r.i.p
  84. hollyd
    Jun 15, 2005
    10
    i luvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv eminem this album is the best ever it ace ace ace
  85. ChrisC
    Jun 10, 2005
    1
    Garbage...pure garbage...those songs about his kid suck, those songs about asses suck worse.
  86. JesseB
    Apr 28, 2005
    10
    People 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
  87. Vincer
    Apr 22, 2005
    9
    I 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.
  88. JoeyH
    Apr 9, 2005
    10
    Best. Eminem. Album. Ever. Period.
  89. DuncanB
    Mar 31, 2005
    2
    What surprises me the most is the fact that people liked this album. Eminem is an awesome MC and I have loved everything he released prior to this, even the first D-12 record. This, though, was a complete waste of my hard-earned money. The only saving grace was the bonus CD as the album itself has about 3 songs worth listening to more than once. I'll admit, even the ridiculous What surprises me the most is the fact that people liked this album. Eminem is an awesome MC and I have loved everything he released prior to this, even the first D-12 record. This, though, was a complete waste of my hard-earned money. The only saving grace was the bonus CD as the album itself has about 3 songs worth listening to more than once. I'll admit, even the ridiculous 'Puke' and 'Ass Like That' made me laugh the first time around, but like any joke, the effect wears off rather quickly and it becomes glaringly obvious that they were just crap. Also, Eminem's shock value has run out. He has said so many disgusting / immature / shocking things in the past that it has completely lost its effect. I've also come to expect a little childishness and vulgarity from him and wouldn't usually mind, but it seems to be the main focal point of this lyrically sparse, attention-seeking, abomination which in my opinion will mar his formerly untouchable reputation forever. I just hope the next album will be a return to seriousness for everyone's favourite white boy, as this is often where he shines.… Expand
  90. rubenf
    Mar 21, 2005
    8
    not 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.
  91. JimmyB
    Mar 8, 2005
    3
    Wow, what was so good went so wrong. Em, this CD is horrible. Lyrical content and effort sound as if they were written by a 4th grader. The beats on this album suck too. Its a shame that one of the best lyricists of our time puts out crap like this and hurts his legacy. I listened to this crap only once and have not listened to it again. Its sad, but I think the 3 bonus tracks are the Wow, what was so good went so wrong. Em, this CD is horrible. Lyrical content and effort sound as if they were written by a 4th grader. The beats on this album suck too. Its a shame that one of the best lyricists of our time puts out crap like this and hurts his legacy. I listened to this crap only once and have not listened to it again. Its sad, but I think the 3 bonus tracks are the only good part of this album. All the recent CD's After math has released have been garbage except Game's CD. Don't believe me that Em's lyrics on this album are weak, take a look for yourself: BRAIN DAMAGE (Slim Shady LP) These are the results of a thousand electric volts A neck with bolts, "Nurse we're losin him, check the pulse!" A kid who refused to respect adults Wore spectacles with taped frames and a freckled nose A corny lookin white boy, scrawny and always ornery Cause I was always sick of brawny bullies pickin on me And I might snap, one day just like that I decided to strike back and flatten every tire on the bike rack (Whosssssh) My first day in junior high, this kid said, "It's you and I, three o'clock sharp this afternoon you die" I looked at my watch it was one twenty "I already gave you my lunch money what more do you want from me?!?" He said, "Don't try to run from me, you'll just make it worse..." My palms were sweaty, and I started to shake at first Something told me, "Try to fake a stomach ache it works" I screamed, "Owww! My appendix feels like they could burst! Teacher, teacher, quick I need a naked nurse!" [N] "What's the matter?" [E] "I don't know, my leg, it hurts!" [N] "Leg?!? I thought you said it was your tummy?!?" [E] "Oh, I mean it is, but I also got a bum knee!" [N] "Mr. Mathers, the fun and games are over. And just for that stunt, you're gonna get some extra homework." [E] "But don't you wanna give me after school detention?" [N] "Nah, that bully wants to beat your ass and I'ma let him." BIG WEENIE (Encore) Alright listen, I need you to focus I need you to go dig deep in your mind, this is important We are going to perform an experiment of the sorts I'm going to have to ask you to bear with me for a moment Now I need you to open your mind-your eyes close them You are now about to be placed under my hypnosis For the next four and a half minutes We are going to explore into your mind To find out why you're so fuckin' jealous Now why did they make Yoo-Hoo? Hippity ga-ga boo-boo Psych, I'm kidding I just wanted to see if you're still listenin' Ok, now I need your undivided attention Sir I have a question Why do I always sense this undeniable tension From the moment that I enter into the room It gets all quiet and whispers Whenever theres conversation, why am I always mentioned? I've been dying to ask, it's been itchin' at me Is it just because If you can honestly tell me that the Encore lyrics are as good as the Slim Shady LP lyrics, you do not deserve to listen to hip-hop. Nuff said.… Collapse
  92. IanS
    Mar 6, 2005
    9
    I give this album a 9 out of 10 becuase it has some strong points and good songs (Never Enough, Like Toy Solider, Mockingbird) but some pretty weak songs (Crazy in Love, Ass Like That, One Shot Two Shot). Unlike most people/critics I didn't mind the crudeness and rudeness of the puking, farting, and birping sounds that are frequent on tracks like Puke and My First Single. Em made an I give this album a 9 out of 10 becuase it has some strong points and good songs (Never Enough, Like Toy Solider, Mockingbird) but some pretty weak songs (Crazy in Love, Ass Like That, One Shot Two Shot). Unlike most people/critics I didn't mind the crudeness and rudeness of the puking, farting, and birping sounds that are frequent on tracks like Puke and My First Single. Em made an excellent collabaration with 50 Cent and Nate Dogg on the song Never Enough, which is one of the best songs on the whole album. The collaboration with D12 One Shot 2 Shot could have been much better, and 50 Cent and Obie Trice gave sub par performances on Spend Some Time. 50 Cent appears again with Dr. Dre on the last track Encore, and despite his small verse comes up big. Although this album is not quite as good as The Eminem Show it's still good and worth buying.… Expand
  93. MelissaH
    Feb 21, 2005
    8
    I 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.
  94. RafaelT
    Feb 16, 2005
    10
    Lo mejor que se ha inventado en la faz de la tierra es el albuns de Eminem "ENCORE".
  95. SuzanneK
    Feb 11, 2005
    7
    First off, I love Eminem, alot, but Encore was definitely disappointing. I only gave it a 7 (even tho he's first 3 records were all 11's) because he's still sexy while he raps no matter what crap he's rapping (Ass Like That, Rain Man, Big Weenie, etc.). But there were great songs too (Mockingbird, Mosh, Crazy In Love, Puke, Encore, Evil Deeds, Spend More Time, etc.). First off, I love Eminem, alot, but Encore was definitely disappointing. I only gave it a 7 (even tho he's first 3 records were all 11's) because he's still sexy while he raps no matter what crap he's rapping (Ass Like That, Rain Man, Big Weenie, etc.). But there were great songs too (Mockingbird, Mosh, Crazy In Love, Puke, Encore, Evil Deeds, Spend More Time, etc.). But Like Toy Soldiers made him look weak and Benzino proved that in "Look Into My Eyes". Even 50 Cent said Em was being "unrealistic". So this was "okay" but not the way Em should leave the game. He could do better and he's definitely capable considering he's the best rapper besides 2pac. How about a Marshall Mathers LP 2?… Expand
  96. MIKEM
    Feb 11, 2005
    9
    Quit Hating! Em is a very good MC
  97. sophiep
    Feb 11, 2005
    10
    excellent, especially tracks 15-17
  98. MirKund
    Feb 10, 2005
    10
    Is was a funny and enjoyable to listen 2. Best1 yet!!!!!!
  99. ChiliT.
    Feb 9, 2005
    10
    A! 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
  100. JJ
    Feb 6, 2005
    0
    poor
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64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. The New York Times
    50
    "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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  2. The A.V. Club
    70
    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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  3. Pitchfork
    65
    Encore is a fourth fascinating record from Eminem, but it's also easily his weakest and, in many ways, tamest album to date.
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