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This album really is just a thirty-seven minute good mood life hack. I’m telling you, the next time you’re in a bad mood, put this on and you’ll find yourself completely, almost magically rejuvenated. Not a single song on here overstays its welcome, and none of them are skips. Every guitar riff has aged like fine wine over the unbelievable 50+ years this album’s been out for.

Favorite: All of them, but I especially like “More Than a Feeling” and ... read more

Eminem’s best album to date (hot take, I know). Also one of my personal favorite rap albums of all times.

Marshall’s just a whole different beast on this. I think what really puts this album ahead of his previous one is the decreased emphasis on comedy and increased emphasis on his struggles with songs like “Marshall Mathers”, “Kim”, and “The Way I Am” being prime examples. And it’s not like the comedy’s been entirely removed either, ... read more

The Slim Shady LP needs no introduction at this point, it’s just that iconic. While it’s since been surpassed by his later efforts, it’s honestly among his most creative, and My Name is, in spite of how overplayed one could deem it, is honestly a perfect introduction to Eminem’s audacity in this album. Oh, and the skits kinda suck. Not funny, didn’t laugh.

Favorite: My Name Is, Guilty Conscience, Role Model, the “Don’t Give a Fuck” duology
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If this is to be his final album, then it’s safe to say that J. Cole is not going out with a whimper, but rather a roar.