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4.0 out of 5 stars
A step up from Devils Night, 9 May 2004
Compared to D12's first album Devils Night, D12 World is pretty much more of the same. However Eminem appears on only 11 tracks even though he produced almost all of them. The lyrics are a step up from Devils Night and the whole group seem to be rapping faster than before. (Apart from Bizzare who still just speaks and I think is only included to add some variety to a track). Below I have rated each track and written a brief comment on each of them.1. Git Up - A great start from Eminem on here, the flow is tight and rapping quick. An above average track -3.5 STARS- 2. Loyalty - Nearly 6 minutes long this track and features Obie Trice with a cutting verse. Again above average but not great and it reminded me of a typical song on Obie's album Cheers.
-3 STARS- 3. Just Like U - A solo track for Bizzare and probably the worst song on the album. Every D12 fan knows Bizzares lyrical skill is awful and he raps (talks) just to shock. The song is about the usual sex and violence but is slow and has a really annoying chorus. -1 STAR- 4. I'll be Dammed - I liked this track, stands out quite a lot from many of the others. Kon Artis is good on this one. Probably the 6th best track on the album. -4 STARS - 5. Skit 6. My Band - The single that you either love or hate. Personally I think it makes a refreshing change to most rap tracks and is the only song to make me laugh (funny video too). My Band is the most unique song on the album and in my opinion is one of the best -5 STARS- 7. U R the One - Poor song. Lyrics are boring and beats repetitive. I skip this all the time. -1 STAR - 8. 6 in the Morning - Great tune! I heard this a while ago and instantly liked it. Great beats and flow make it a rap song you could dance to in a club. Eminem is good on this too. 4rd best track on the album. -4 STARS- 9. How Come - A good song about Eminems relationship with Royce Da 5'9', the rapper he fell out with after EM hit the big time. Meaningful lyrics from EM but goes downhill from second verse.
-3 STARS - 10. Leave Dat Boy ALone - Em sounds different on this one, especially on the chorus and the beats are quirky too. Proof lays down a great verse. A good track but not one of the best.
-3 STARS- 11. Get my Gun - Brilliant! I really like this track, its fast paced and all members really go for it making the flow tight. Eminems stands out as usual and there is an amusing middle section where his gun gets stuck... Reminds me of Criminal on the Marshall Mathers LP, 2nd best track. -5 STARS- 12. Skit 13. B**** - A really sexist tune so if your female you will probably hate it. But I still think thats it makes for an enjoyable listen and is quite amusing. Has good beats and entertaining lyrics, it grew on me after the 4th or 5th listen.
- 4 STARS- 14. Skit 15. D-12 World - The title track, produced by Kanye West. A no show by Eminem on this track lets it down as does the boring chorus. Average. -2 STARS- 16. 40 OZ - A great tune, really violent with a cool shouty chorus that will make u tap your feet and nod your head. Another tune that could be played in a club. All the group shine here with great rhymes and flow. Really enjoyable. Produced by the Trackboyz. 4th best tune. -4.5 STARS- 17. Skit 18. American Psycho 2 - Well, I love Dre's production and I love Cypress Hill and this track has both so for me its the best on the album. As usual its typically violent with Dre's dark menacing beat. B-Real from Cypress Hill makes an interesting catchy chorus and Eminem really delivers on his verse. I wish Dre produced a few more songs on the album. Best tune. -5 STARS- 19. Skit 20. Good Die Young - D-12's subject matter changes here, making for a heartfelt serious track for once. This song is about their friend, rapper Bugz and how important life is. Even Bizzare is serios here. Kuniva's verse is really emotional, though Eminem should have been included. Great addition to the album. 3rd best tune. -4 STARS- 21. Keep Talkin - Again good, but not great. Everything about this track is pretty average, Eminem is on the chorus and th other members all deliver good verses but the beats are boring and the lyrics typical gangster rap.
-3 STARS - So a great album, better than Devils Night with some really good tracks (My Band, 6 in the Morning, Get My Gun, 40 OZ, American Psycho 2) but a few of the other songs let it down. More varied production and guest rappers would have made it better. Sure to be another hit for Shady records. For all Eminem and D-12 fans this is a must-buy
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