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Every Eminem Album, Ranked: Critic’s Take

Here is every Eminem album ranked, from 'Infinite' to 'The Death of Slim Shady.'

2 on the Hot 100, there’s “Brand New Dance” which picks up where “Cum on Everybody” and “Drug Ballad” left off, and there’s even a “Guilty Conscience 2.” Where this album differs, though, is Eminem coming to grips with the idea that there’s no place for Slim Shady in 2024, and working as a bridge to the new generation — with standout verses by JID, Big Sean, and Baby Tron. But the standout tracks come when Em chills with the chest-pounding and gets personal — like on “Stepping Stone,” where he explains why his longtime group D12 had to break up, or the Jesse Reyez-featuring “Good Guy,” which details a romantic relationship turned sour. From reliving childhood bullies to lamenting his lack of success, Eminem bobs and weaves like Mayweather in the 5th over a set of beats so bizarre no other rapper would know what to do with them (that’s probably why the only guests are Dr. Dre and longtime friend Royce da 5’9″).

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