tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post8508990486612070847..comments2024-03-16T11:14:24.111-05:00Comments on hip hop isn't dead.: My Gut Reaction: Eminem - Revival (December 15, 2017)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-22903932624692518862018-10-18T16:42:12.321-05:002018-10-18T16:42:12.321-05:00Don’t see what the outrage is about concerning him...Don’t see what the outrage is about concerning him.shoe-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471475242666245554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-82448882261779773802018-05-10T14:59:46.728-05:002018-05-10T14:59:46.728-05:00As per usual, he was just rip-rip-rappity-rapping ...As per usual, he was just rip-rip-rappity-rapping and a lot of it was meh. At least he sounded engaged, though. Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-41117993806062792152018-05-08T18:58:21.182-05:002018-05-08T18:58:21.182-05:00I've been an Eminem fan since I heard The Emin...I've been an Eminem fan since I heard The Eminem Show for the first time. Revival was the second time I was disappointed by his output (Encore was the first). Great review as always, Max. I've been reading your reviews for probably 11 years at this point. Keep it up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-57369698938725626982018-05-08T14:43:45.027-05:002018-05-08T14:43:45.027-05:00Well it was pretty good wasn't it? Apart from ...Well it was pretty good wasn't it? Apart from that extnded poop joke at the end.Tobias Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829266276327888840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-1458778072577544932018-05-07T11:24:23.067-05:002018-05-07T11:24:23.067-05:00Your question assumes that Em's guest verse on...Your question assumes that Em's guest verse on "Caterpillar" is objectively "good", though. Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-79746040047424341912018-05-04T16:10:13.845-05:002018-05-04T16:10:13.845-05:00does caterpillar, following the chloraseptic remix...does caterpillar, following the chloraseptic remix, make this even worse then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-20712886642642679392018-03-30T11:59:43.513-05:002018-03-30T11:59:43.513-05:00So if Em had never returned from his near death ex...So if Em had never returned from his near death experience and hence never given us Relapse, Recovery etc... where would he rank? Top 5?Tobias Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829266276327888840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-75817493010241599032018-03-30T08:26:16.118-05:002018-03-30T08:26:16.118-05:00On one hand, I don't like pitting rappers up a...On one hand, I don't like pitting rappers up against one another, as every artists brings a different perspective to the table. On the other hand, absolutely, yes. Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-23693968695807457682018-03-22T08:12:24.113-05:002018-03-22T08:12:24.113-05:00honest question - does Em's past few albums de...honest question - does Em's past few albums detract from his claim to be top 5 or top 10?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-17001398921809560912018-03-17T10:07:37.469-05:002018-03-17T10:07:37.469-05:00@shoe-in: I actually think Alchemist is at his bes...@shoe-in: I actually think Alchemist is at his best when he's not trying to sound like typical-Alchemist (excepting Prodigy, where both work equally well) – which is why enjoy his work with up-and-comers, and Hav's album for that matter.<br /><br />I am interested in what Max has to say about "producers Em should work with next."Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497348088047381186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-6119823919634045812018-03-16T01:56:16.636-05:002018-03-16T01:56:16.636-05:00Agreed. Fuck every goddamn poser who’s currently t...Agreed. Fuck every goddamn poser who’s currently trying to get on the train of paying respects to him when their bitchasses were belittling his accomplishments every bloody chance they got. And trust me, those whores aren’t just a limited few people.shoe-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471475242666245554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-61613345717127127532018-03-13T19:05:59.306-05:002018-03-13T19:05:59.306-05:00RIP Craig Mack. Incidentally, here's a quote f...RIP Craig Mack. Incidentally, here's a quote from your review of his debut LP when talking about Flava In Ya Ear: "This is Craig Mack's signature anthem. When the man dies, this shit will be played on a loop at his wake."<br /><br />I'd put dollars to donuts that that's exactly what will happen (or already happened).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-50879492963505468372018-03-12T08:02:04.819-05:002018-03-12T08:02:04.819-05:00What about Jar Jar Binks?What about Jar Jar Binks?Tobias Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829266276327888840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-5886487199278651852018-03-09T23:53:14.545-06:002018-03-09T23:53:14.545-06:00You know, I watched every Star Wars movie so far, ...You know, I watched every Star Wars movie so far, and I truly fail to see the problem with the prequels. Aside from a certain someone’s wooden delivery in every scene he was in.shoe-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471475242666245554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-25710133839990434902018-03-09T12:32:41.361-06:002018-03-09T12:32:41.361-06:00Um... that's going to have to wait until later...Um... that's going to have to wait until later. Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-86116995013622086622018-03-08T16:08:06.893-06:002018-03-08T16:08:06.893-06:00Max before I recall you expressing interest in hea...Max before I recall you expressing interest in hearing 2 Chainz over Preemo beats. now flirt's dropped, what say you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-41036258438193475452018-03-07T16:10:44.167-06:002018-03-07T16:10:44.167-06:00I can't believe some of the comments I'm s...I can't believe some of the comments I'm seeing about a man with such a widely, and justifiably revered, production credit catalogue. Licensed to Ill, King of Rock, Raising Hell, Tougher than Leather, Geto Boys, LL's Radio and tonnes of classic individual songs for him (Jack the Ripper, Going Back to Cali), T La rock Its Yours. Basically being one of the people most responsible for Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-68125895943399663862018-03-06T19:59:26.789-06:002018-03-06T19:59:26.789-06:00hats off to an excellent, thoroughly entertaining ...hats off to an excellent, thoroughly entertaining month. what's next? no demands nor pressure, just always excited for more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-75411720059021747022018-03-06T11:21:36.182-06:002018-03-06T11:21:36.182-06:00To each his own. I just stated my opinion of his o...To each his own. I just stated my opinion of his overall career, which includes the examples you’ve mentioned.shoe-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01471475242666245554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-13479302437640586412018-03-06T09:49:42.643-06:002018-03-06T09:49:42.643-06:00This world be the only hip hop blog where you coul...This world be the only hip hop blog where you could do just that, so if you insist. Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-82985844634056422682018-03-06T09:48:53.672-06:002018-03-06T09:48:53.672-06:00People also thought Kendrick would drop another al...People also thought Kendrick would drop another album immediately after DAMN. called GOD. because of some of his bars. These theories are fun to read up on (sometimes) but never translate to much. <br /><br />For what it's worth, I don't believe this theory, as (a) I don't believe Em has this much foresight, as he has zero control over how anyone else receives his work, and (b) the Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-48840734441926993342018-03-06T05:06:42.144-06:002018-03-06T05:06:42.144-06:00You may well be surprised, I was.
I'd offer a...You may well be surprised, I was.<br /><br />I'd offer a reader review but no one would want to read my ramblings!Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09294083367209110925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-82173930227303877012018-03-05T15:05:17.069-06:002018-03-05T15:05:17.069-06:00I've heard some people theorize that Em made R...I've heard some people theorize that Em made Revival suck on purpose in order to provoke precisley this kind of reaction from everyone, the plan being that this would remotivate him and set the stage for him to make a great album next time round (or something). Check the way he declares he will return on the Chloraseptic remix.Tobias Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829266276327888840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-59749977074277508052018-03-05T15:01:03.588-06:002018-03-05T15:01:03.588-06:00And while I'm at it why don't I tell you a...And while I'm at it why don't I tell you about how great the Star Wars prequels were as well?Tobias Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829266276327888840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4433223770288671156.post-72675776260990031362018-03-05T13:49:55.589-06:002018-03-05T13:49:55.589-06:00Likely no - never been that big on Nipsey and I ha...Likely no - never been that big on Nipsey and I haven't listened to the new album anyway. I would run a Reader Review, though...Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647652457368243630noreply@blogger.com