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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
A good album, lyrics are good and the flow works I got this when it was first released almost a decade ago suprised to see they'e released it officially again.
If it has the same songs as it originally did then many will notice that the style of rap is very diferent from his normal - (For example most of the album is written in a way that employs little use of swearing and is written in almost a 'happy' voice rather than a 'drugged up' one)
To those familiar with the more popular albums such as:
Slim Shady LP
Marshall Mathers LP
Which have a definite hard rap style to them don't expect anything better than these masterpieces but and also don't expect an upbeat, pop-like album like Encore. This album is in a class of it's own just because of the diferent style it was composed in but it has some good songs and, in my opinion, was definitely better than Encore - in which some of the songs were a bit to popstar-like.
However all-in-all Infinite is not a bad album and there are definitely a few songs that will catch the eye of a fan, many will be glad to see it released again after mising the first opportunity to get it.
So as a conclusion -
Good for collectors and those fans with some money lying around,
But as a general rule if you're not a fan...
Don't buy it!
If it has the same songs as it originally did then many will notice that the style of rap is very diferent from his normal - (For example most of the album is written in a way that employs little use of swearing and is written in almost a 'happy' voice rather than a 'drugged up' one)
To those familiar with the more popular albums such as:
Slim Shady LP
Marshall Mathers LP
Which have a definite hard rap style to them don't expect anything better than these masterpieces but and also don't expect an upbeat, pop-like album like Encore. This album is in a class of it's own just because of the diferent style it was composed in but it has some good songs and, in my opinion, was definitely better than Encore - in which some of the songs were a bit to popstar-like.
However all-in-all Infinite is not a bad album and there are definitely a few songs that will catch the eye of a fan, many will be glad to see it released again after mising the first opportunity to get it.
So as a conclusion -
Good for collectors and those fans with some money lying around,
But as a general rule if you're not a fan...
Don't buy it!
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
most of the 3 star reviews i've given on amazon have been somewhat positive, but predominantly disparaging whereas this review is the exception to the rule. The obvious thing to do than, would be to give this album 4 stars instead. Well i thnk that would be a little too flattering, but in truth it's closer to 4 than it is to 3 (i'm just a miserable sod). This album is a definite oddity in eminem's discography, it's vibe is mellow and less abrasive than his later and more popular work, it's almost quaint in comparison. Eminem was quoted saying "Infinite was me trying to figure out how I wanted my rap style to be, how I wanted to sound on the mic and present myself. It was a growing stage. I felt like Infinite was like a demo that just got pressed up" Although i agree with most of Marshalls statement I actually think he was being a little bit modest. Yes this is primitive stuff in the context of eminem's career, but it's actually very soulful and smooth. The production's slick sound is at times quite moving and eminems young and innocent sounding voice mixes very well with the chilled beats. His style was critisized for sounding to much like Nas and Az and i can kind of see what they mean, albeit somewhat derivative though i actually think he still sounds remarkably fresh and there's something novel about this album that you certainly don't find anywhere else, i think that has someting to do with eminem's authentic delivery and ingeniously comic imagery here are a few of my favourites
" my pen and paper cause a chain reaction To get your Brain relaxing"
"I run your brain around the block to jog your f***ing memory"
"You can be Run-D, you'll never beat the MC I'll stop the alphabet at S and got it down to a T
Reccommended, especially for Eminem and golden age hip hop fans.
" my pen and paper cause a chain reaction To get your Brain relaxing"
"I run your brain around the block to jog your f***ing memory"
"You can be Run-D, you'll never beat the MC I'll stop the alphabet at S and got it down to a T
Reccommended, especially for Eminem and golden age hip hop fans.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Yes it does sound an awful lot like "Illmatic" and "Doe or Die", in particular on the early tracks (he even borrows some of Nas's lyrics), however it still manages to maintain and individuality in the most part down so Eminem's incredible lyrics. If you have read about this album you will probably also have heard that the beats are dreadful and the production lets it down. In my opinion, while the production is rough (this only adds charm for my part) the beats are reasonable and don't sound overly dated. If anything, they have held up to the course of time admirably.
Probably the main selling point for this album is the difference in style to Eminem's subsequent albums and persona. In fact it was the poor sales of this album that pushed him to attempted suicide and probably fostered the bitterness and anger that he has become so famous for. Here Eminem is far more relaxed, even going so far as to write a song about how life is OK. "It's Okay" and a genuine love song to ... KIM!!! ("Searchin'")
To me this is Eminem at his best lyrically. It lacks the stings barbs and storytelling of Slim Shady (who did not exist at the time) however he still packs his lyrics with wit and some of the most draw dropping rhymes I have ever heard.
If I had one complaint, it is that the best songs are at the beginning and the album seems to fizzle out a little towards the end. However for any Eminem fan this is a must have album - (it puts the abysmal Recovery to shame) - and I belive that it should probably appeal to any fans of lyrically excellence above all else.
Probably the main selling point for this album is the difference in style to Eminem's subsequent albums and persona. In fact it was the poor sales of this album that pushed him to attempted suicide and probably fostered the bitterness and anger that he has become so famous for. Here Eminem is far more relaxed, even going so far as to write a song about how life is OK. "It's Okay" and a genuine love song to ... KIM!!! ("Searchin'")
To me this is Eminem at his best lyrically. It lacks the stings barbs and storytelling of Slim Shady (who did not exist at the time) however he still packs his lyrics with wit and some of the most draw dropping rhymes I have ever heard.
If I had one complaint, it is that the best songs are at the beginning and the album seems to fizzle out a little towards the end. However for any Eminem fan this is a must have album - (it puts the abysmal Recovery to shame) - and I belive that it should probably appeal to any fans of lyrically excellence above all else.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Real rating would be 2.5 out of 5
Eminem's first official album in 1996. Not very good compared to his more modern albums such as The Slim Shady LP, The Eminem Show, Recovery and others. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Asim
Eminem
This was bought for my brother in law and he absolutly loved it.
He is a real Eminem fan and thought that this album was great.
He is a real Eminem fan and thought that this album was great.
Published 12 months ago by ShaunW
a true gem in the dirt
i have been a fan of eminem since he dropped the slim shady lp back 1999.most of his work beit solo or with his crew [d12] etc... Read more
Published 14 months ago by andasun lewki
Hidden gem
Eminems debut album is also his must underrated. This came before the invention of slim shady and before the shock tactics. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Bhartley1
A MUST-BUY!
This is Eminem at his best! I bought this album knowing that i didn't know any songs on the album. I loved listening to it, and would reccomend it highly - the true Eminem fan i... Read more
Published 16 months ago by laura_cath
must have for fans!
for those who love eminem,this is his album INFINITE!
alot less agressive than his later albums but still have good songs and reminds us why hes a brilliant rapper! Read more
alot less agressive than his later albums but still have good songs and reminds us why hes a brilliant rapper! Read more
Published 17 months ago by Bluestar001
Essential for Em fans
Essential if you're a big Em fan, this pre-Dre album is Marshall trying to find his flow and style.
Sounds raw and underground, recommended tracks Backstabber/Infinite.
Sounds raw and underground, recommended tracks Backstabber/Infinite.
Published 20 months ago by Marshall_SOAP
outstanding!
I think eminems work is absolutely amazing and to listen to his first album, what we was like at the beginning was great.. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Ms. Robyn A. Kinghorn
Guess who's back?
This is not a great Eminem LP but it does continue the story. There are some outstanding tracks and I don;t think fans will regret their purchase but anyone new to Em will wonder... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Alison Pole
great album
this is a great album from em i shows what he was doing when he still was an underground mc
a must buy if you are an eminem fan.
peace
a must buy if you are an eminem fan.
peace
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by Mr. Jonathan R. Evans
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