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Generally favorable reviews- based on 828 Ratings
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Positive: 595 out of 828
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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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ivankNov 19, 2004this was great...
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wiggettyw.Aug 29, 2007Keeps getting better and better. Second only to The Eminem Show.
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Apr 12, 2013A 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.
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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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Mar 14, 2019Encore 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.
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ArturoS.Dec 1, 2004
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denisesJan 21, 2005i loved this album!
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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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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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danielwMar 1, 2006it is the third best album he has released apart from curtain call and slim shady LP
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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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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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MIKEMFeb 11, 2005Quit Hating! Em is a very good MC
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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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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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HugeemfanNov 13, 2004
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StephenCNov 15, 2004Not his best album, but still the best album ive heard all year. Brilliant!
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JosephNov 16, 2004I think people are underrating this album
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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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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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TyDec 13, 2004
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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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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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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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LPayneDec 8, 2004This album is full of the best of eminem and then some teeny-bopper nothing songs. I give it a 7.
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stevengJan 11, 2005its awsome
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BenSNov 21, 2005
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AshleyHJan 1, 2005
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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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GlennKJan 7, 2005Eminem proves that even when he isnt trying that hard he can still put out a decent album.
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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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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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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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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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DjDadoNov 14, 2004
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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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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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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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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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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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MichaelMDec 14, 2004
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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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markaDec 4, 2004It's not as bad as other people think but I was disappointed in it. It does have some good tracks but there's nothing that really stands out on this record. I like the Eminem Show and The Marshall Maters LP a lot better.
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BryantJJan 13, 2005This by far is Eminem's worst CD, but i still love it. I'm not such a big fan of his trying to be funny in his songs. I miss more of his angry songs. I believe there's no other better song then "The Way I Am". Even so, the CD has some catchy beats to it. I like every song on the CD except for crazy in love and ass like that.
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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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MariahLJan 31, 2005I love Eminem and D12's music but I wish you had an Edited version of all your music
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SuzanneKFeb 11, 2005
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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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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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[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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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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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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PatrickSNov 14, 2004This CD has 4 good songs the rest are nowhere up to par.
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ZacharyBNov 15, 2004
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CharlieLNNov 15, 2004I loved this CD. But still, not up to level of the Marshall Mathers LP or Em Show. i didnt really like all the goofy songs. i think everyone will rag on him so much his next cd will be angry- like mmlp, maybe. Anyways- in order, the best songs are: like toy soldiers, mockingbird, love you more, never enough(nate has a great hook), crazy in love, and encore.
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JosephANov 15, 2004I think some of this album really shines. In some places its like hes holding on to his past, but there are moments that do show alot of growth. To me is seems very transitional. I think we're gonna get something really different and great on his next effort. I think what makes this disappointing is that most people thought we would get that "something different" this time around.
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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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felixxxkNov 16, 2004
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leejNov 17, 2004it is his weakest yet his genius still shines through
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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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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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FabalosRNov 22, 2004
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KristineHDec 13, 2004
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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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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.