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The Marshall Mathers LP 2000
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The Marshall Mathers LP

When Eminem set out to record The Marshall Mathers LP, the process spanned about ten months, moving through several studios in different cities like Detroit, Burbank in California, Hollywood, and New York. The production was handled by figures such as Dr. Dre, Mel-Man, F.B.T., and Eminem himself, along with The 45 King. The result was an album released in May 2000, exploring introspective themes about his rise to fame, the criticism his music received, and complex family relationships. The sound ranged between hardcore hip-hop, satirical hip-hop, and horrorcore, creating a particular atmosphere.

Year
2000
Songs
18
Duration
72 min 14 seg
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18 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱
01

Public Service Announcement 2000

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0:25
02

Kill You

4:24 03

Stan

6:44
04

Paul (skit)

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0:11
05

Who Knew

3:48
06

Steve Berman

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0:54
07

The Way I Am

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4:50
08

The Real Slim Shady

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4:45
09

Remember Me?

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3:38
10

I’m Back

5:10 11

Marshall Mathers

5:21
12

Ken Kaniff (skit)

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1:02
13

Drug Ballad

5:00
14

Amityville

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4:15
15

Bitch Please II

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4:48
16

Kim

6:18 17

Under the Influence

5:22 18

Criminal

5:19

About the album

The Marshall Mathers LP, according to DoReSol

This album gave us tracks that became benchmarks, such as "The Real Slim Shady", which became one of his biggest hits up to that point, or "The Way I Am", which showcased a rawer side. There's also "Stan", a piece that narrates the story of a fan and even gave rise to a term in the dictionary. The album's reception was marked by controversy, especially due to lyrics considered violent or misogynistic, and references to tragic events like the Columbine High School massacre. These issues were discussed in U.S. Senate hearings and generated debate about Eminem's entry into Canada.

Despite the controversies, The Marshall Mathers LP was very well received by critics, who highlighted Eminem's lyrical skill and the emotional depth of the work. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and remained there for eight consecutive weeks. It was a resounding commercial success, selling 1.76 million copies in its first week, an impressive figure for the time. Over time, it has been recognized on lists of the best albums of all time and has sold millions of copies worldwide. In 2001, the album was nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammy Awards and won the award for Best Rap Album, while "The Real Slim Shady" won in the category of Best Rap Vocal Performance.