Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP

Thanks eminem for this album. Every song on it can be played a million times over and still it won't be enough.

The Commercial Hip Hop album by Eminem is the greatest Rap album ever, and everyone needs to listen to it.

A fantastic record - funny lyrics, cheeky, witty delivery and not overproduced. This record is characterised by Eminem's powerful, imposing presence and his trademark shift from funny to serious within a verse. Dre's influence on Eminem is evident in this album - in everything from the bragging lyrics awash with self-important metaphors to the huge bouncy baselines so common in Dr. Dre's production. With highlights such as The Real Slim Shady, Stan and Amityville, this record shows Eminem start to come of age within the hip-hop world, and hints at his potential staying power.