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Lebronwon 01/20/20 1:07:21 PM #1:	https://www.ccn.com/eminems-new-album-makes-him-less-relevant-than-ever/ Eminem hasnt hit a home run since 2010. His latest album is a good way to continue that trend. It could be his worst LP since the last time they impeached a president. His single, Darkness, makes a powerful political statement in an election year. Making powerful political statements is not how Marshall Mathers became Eminem. Mathers used to have the magic of someone who didnt take himself seriously. And he became rich and famous by clowning on anyone else who took themselves seriously. For instance, the pious media crusaders, who feed on terrible tragedies and senseless inanities alike, and amplify fear for profit. The same media that used to blame Eminem himself for violence. He used to stand above it all, holding his own frame. Then he went and dropped Music To Be Murdered By. Eminem used to be the mainstream medias kryptonite. Now hes joined them. Hes blaming guns for the actions of rampage killers the same way the media used to blame rap for violence against women and cops. People are responsible for their own actions. Most of the millions of people who listen to rap have never committed an act of violence. And most of the millions of people who own guns in America never have either. The amazing thing about Darkness, is that it closes with a call for legislative action, but it opens with a startlingly insightful look at what causes an extreme minority of the population to become mass shooters. Alienation, hopelessness, and despair: Thats a more serious examination of the Las Vegas shooters motives than the news media ever gave us. It cuts through the uselessly naive media and political interpretation. Lawmakers and the press see mass shootings as a systemic problem. But with Darkness, Mr. Mathers strikes at the root to show us a human problem. It isnt something that can be directly addressed by an act of Congress. And the solution doesnt neatly fit into a news headline or campaign ad, like gun control. His album sales have slipped dramatically for three consecutive releases since Recovery. Hes digging himself deeper by writing music for Pete Buttigieg supporters. That is obviously ridiculous. And its not going to work out for him. --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:933226693] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>https://www.ccn.com/eminems-new-album-makes-him-less-relevant-than-ever/ Eminem hasnt hit a home run since 2010. His latest album is a good way to continue that trend. It could be his worst LP since the last time they impeached a president. His single, Darkness, makes a powerful political statement in an election year. Making powerful political statements is not how Marshall Mathers became Eminem. Mathers used to have the magic of someone who didnt take himself seriously. And he became rich and famous by clowning on anyone else who took themselves seriously. For instance, the pious media crusaders, who feed on terrible tragedies and senseless inanities alike, and amplify fear for profit. The same media that used to blame Eminem himself for violence. He used to stand above it all, holding his own frame. Then he went and dropped Music To Be Murdered By. Eminem used to be the mainstream medias kryptonite. Now hes joined them. Hes blaming guns for the actions of rampage killers the same way the media used to blame rap for violence against women and cops. People are responsible for their own actions. Most of the millions of people who listen to rap have never committed an act of violence. And most of the millions of people who own guns in America never have either. The amazing thing about Darkness, is that it closes with a call for legislative action, but it opens with a startlingly insightful look at what causes an extreme minority of the population to become mass shooters. Alienation, hopelessness, and despair: Thats a more serious examination of the Las Vegas shooters motives than the news media ever gave us. It cuts through the uselessly naive media and political interpretation. Lawmakers and the press see mass shootings as a systemic problem. But with Darkness, Mr. Mathers strikes at the root to show us a human problem. It isnt something that can be directly addressed by an act of Congress. And the solution doesnt neatly fit into a news headline or campaign ad, like gun control. His album sales have slipped dramatically for three consecutive releases since Recovery. Hes digging himself deeper by writing music for Pete Buttigieg supporters. That is obviously ridiculous. And its not going to work out for him. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EvalAngell 01/20/20 1:08:54 PM #2:	Oof. --- Perfectly balanced. <cite>EvalAngell posted [p:933226752] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Oof. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
darkprince45 01/20/20 1:10:46 PM #3:	Hes a straight up cornball now --- https://imgur.com/NvktIWl <cite>darkprince45 posted [p:933226843] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Hes a straight up cornball now </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AvantgardeAClue 01/20/20 1:18:19 PM #4:	Sounds like whoever wrote that only saw the Darkness music video before he wrote it lol The new album is good. Not great, but pretty good. --- Sometimes I say things and I'm not voice acting. <cite>AvantgardeAClue posted [p:933227146] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Sounds like whoever wrote that only saw the Darkness music video before he wrote it lol The new album is good. Not great, but pretty good. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lonestar2000 01/20/20 1:25:01 PM #5:	Eminem has always been garbage. --- Rumble Roses. Someone enters the room. Them: O_O Me: What?! I always play games without my pants on!- Inmate 922335 #ImpeachToadDickTrump <cite>Lonestar2000 posted [p:933227428] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem has always been garbage. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SMAP- 01/20/20 1:30:43 PM #6:	Lonestar2000 posted... Eminem has always been garbage. agreed weird statement though with the worst since the last time a president was impeached considering when Clinton was impeached Eminem was still considered good by people who like his stuff, so I dont really get what theyre trying to say there --- sigless user <cite>SMAP- posted [p:933227673] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Lonestar2000 posted... </cite> <quote>Eminem has always been garbage.</quote> agreed weird statement though with the worst since the last time a president was impeached considering when Clinton was impeached Eminem was still considered good by people who like his stuff, so I dont really get what theyre trying to say there </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MacDaMurderer 01/20/20 1:31:36 PM #7:	Eminem is not my cup of tea but that was a Terrible OP Ed. --- @macdamurderer GT: Mac Da Murderer <cite>MacDaMurderer posted [p:933227710] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem is not my cup of tea but that was a Terrible OP Ed. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta_MAX 01/20/20 1:32:34 PM #8:	Looks like MGK won. --- I'm Veggeta X's alt <cite>Veggeta_MAX posted [p:933227742] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Looks like MGK won. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 01/20/20 1:37:08 PM #9:	The lede to the second paragraph makes it fairly obvious this writer is either a right-wing hack or a gun nut. --- "Bastard this and bastard that. You can't move for the bastards in her novels. It's wall-to-wall bastards!" <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:933227921] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>The lede to the second paragraph makes it fairly obvious this writer is either a right-wing hack or a gun nut. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CRON 01/20/20 1:38:47 PM #10:	Eminem stopped being relevant in the mid 2000s. His first few albums will always be amazing, and he's cemented himself as one of the greats, but he's been horrible for years and years. It's 2020 and he still hasn't learned that super-fast lyrical miracle rappity-raps aren't impressive anymore. --- [obligatory signature] <cite>CRON posted [p:933227978] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem stopped being relevant in the mid 2000s. His first few albums will always be amazing, and he's cemented himself as one of the greats, but he's been horrible for years and years. It's 2020 and he still hasn't learned that super-fast lyrical miracle rappity-raps aren't impressive anymore. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Justindbz 01/20/20 1:44:32 PM #11:	Eminem - Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD That's all --- I hope God speaks English. If I get up to heaven and have to point at a menu, I'm gonna be pissed. -Daniel Tosh <cite>Justindbz posted [p:933228185] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem - Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD That's all </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evening_Dragon 01/20/20 1:49:33 PM #12:	Seriously, CNN? "Wahh, stop putting politics in muh vidya--- in muh music!" Christ, basically FOX. --- "A guy talking into the camera about politics? My favorite." - Phantom_Nook Guide, it's Guide, it's that Guide <cite>Evening_Dragon posted [p:933228367] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Seriously, CNN? "Wahh, stop putting politics in muh vidya--- in muh music!" Christ, basically FOX. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 01/20/20 1:55:41 PM #13:	Evening_Dragon posted... Seriously, CNN? "Wahh, stop putting politics in muh vidya--- in muh music!" Christ, basically FOX. CCN. Started a few years ago as a crypto website. That contributor's bio says "Markets Contributor for CCN living in Nashville, Tennessee. Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University in 2009 (majored in Entrepreneurship). Organized Senator Rand Paul's first and second online fundraisers in 2009. Correctly predicted the bitcoin bull market of 2019. Roving editor for the Independent Voter Network since 2013 Follow Me on Twitter (followed by: fmr Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), fmr NM Gov. Gary Johnson, and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY))" --- "Bastard this and bastard that. You can't move for the bastards in her novels. It's wall-to-wall bastards!" <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:933228618] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Evening_Dragon posted... </cite> <quote>Seriously, CNN? "Wahh, stop putting politics in muh vidya--- in muh music!" Christ, basically FOX.</quote>CCN. Started a few years ago as a crypto website. That contributor's bio says "Markets Contributor for CCN living in Nashville, Tennessee. Bachelor of Business Administration from Belmont University in 2009 (majored in Entrepreneurship). Organized Senator Rand Paul's first and second online fundraisers in 2009. Correctly predicted the bitcoin bull market of 2019. Roving editor for the Independent Voter Network since 2013 Follow Me on Twitter (followed by: fmr Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX), Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY), fmr NM Gov. Gary Johnson, and Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY))" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Evening_Dragon 01/20/20 2:05:55 PM #14:	Oh, just a normal doofus. Thanks for the heads up. --- "A guy talking into the camera about politics? My favorite." - Phantom_Nook Guide, it's Guide, it's that Guide <cite>Evening_Dragon posted [p:933229064] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Oh, just a normal doofus. Thanks for the heads up. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SamsungGearS2 01/20/20 2:09:20 PM #15:	I like Eminem, but he peaked right around the time Mile 8 was released and hasn't been the same since. --- Current: iPhone 8, iPhone XR, Wii U, 3DS, 2DS, n3DS XL SNES, HP Envy x360, Dell Inspiron 545S rebuild, 2014 Chev Malibu, 2017 Ford Focus ST, Kindle Fire HD 10 <cite>SamsungGearS2 posted [p:933229230] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>I like Eminem, but he peaked right around the time Mile 8 was released and hasn't been the same since. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC 01/20/20 2:59:53 PM #16:	Evening_Dragon posted... Oh, just a normal doofus. Thanks for the heads up. TBF, I made the same mistake when I saw it on Twitter. --- "Bastard this and bastard that. You can't move for the bastards in her novels. It's wall-to-wall bastards!" <cite>DiScOrD tHe LuNaTiC posted [p:933231382] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Evening_Dragon posted... </cite> <quote>Oh, just a normal doofus. Thanks for the heads up.</quote>TBF, I made the same mistake when I saw it on Twitter. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Lebronwon 01/20/20 4:25:14 PM #17:	Veggeta_MAX posted... Looks like MGK won. lol --- Not 1, not 2, not 3, not 4, not 5, not 6, not 7 <cite>Lebronwon posted [p:933234812] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta_MAX posted... </cite> <quote>Looks like MGK won.</quote> lol </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/20/20 4:26:30 PM #18:	Only properly listened to the first five or so tracks. This album is fire. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:933234878] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Only properly listened to the first five or so tracks. This album is fire. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 01/20/20 5:21:45 PM #19:	I thought everyone liked his last album kamikaze? --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:933237257] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>I thought everyone liked his last album kamikaze? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
EnterTheTekken 01/20/20 5:30:03 PM #20:	I don't get this opEd. Eminem taking stances in 2020 makes sense as he has kids and is a Dad. It would be more sad if he's still making Taylor Swift or Jenner/Kardashian goofs. --- https://imgur.com/Eq8W20T <cite>EnterTheTekken posted [p:933237630] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>I don't get this opEd. Eminem taking stances in 2020 makes sense as he has kids and is a Dad. It would be more sad if he's still making Taylor Swift or Jenner/Kardashian goofs. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cmiller4642 01/20/20 5:31:38 PM #21:	Eminem stopped being relevant when he released the "you make my pee pee go doing doing doing" song <cite>cmiller4642 posted [p:933237713] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem stopped being relevant when he released the "you make my pee pee go doing doing doing" song </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
coolboy11 01/20/20 5:33:02 PM #22:	do people actually still check for Eminem, dude has been in the "make records to make money damn the quality" stage for a minute now. --- "A superhero in the flesh, even at my worst I'm the best"-Big KRIT <cite>coolboy11 posted [p:933237778] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>do people actually still check for Eminem, dude has been in the "make records to make money damn the quality" stage for a minute now. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/20/20 5:49:09 PM #23:	coolboy11 posted... dude has been in the "make records to make money damn the quality" stage for a minute now. He addresses people who say this exact thing about him <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:933238474] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>coolboy11 posted... </cite> <quote>dude has been in the "make records to make money damn the quality" stage for a minute now.</quote>He addresses people who say this exact thing about him </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 01/20/20 5:51:52 PM #24:	sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... He addresses people who say this exact thing about him Well then he just makes bad records because he can't rap anymore, doesn't care, ran out of ideas, etc. Because he has been a shell of himself for like 15 years. --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:933238591] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted... </cite> <quote>He addresses people who say this exact thing about him</quote>Well then he just makes bad records because he can't rap anymore, doesn't care, ran out of ideas, etc. Because he has been a shell of himself for like 15 years. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sLaCkEr408___RJ 01/20/20 5:53:37 PM #25:	hockeybub89 posted... Well then he just makes bad records because he can't rap anymore, doesn't care, ran out of ideas, etc. Because he has been a shell of himself for like 15 years. He addresses people who say this as well lol He's listening to what people say about him. If you're going to talk about him like that, maybe show him the same courtesy. <cite>sLaCkEr408___RJ posted [p:933238678] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>hockeybub89 posted... </cite> <quote>Well then he just makes bad records because he can't rap anymore, doesn't care, ran out of ideas, etc. Because he has been a shell of himself for like 15 years.</quote>He addresses people who say this as well lol He's listening to what people say about him. If you're going to talk about him like that, maybe show him the same courtesy. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
metralo 01/20/20 5:54:57 PM #26:	Eminem has always been dog shit. --- https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1298321979/image.jpg bustin makes me feel good <cite>metralo posted [p:933238723] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Eminem has always been dog shit. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CanuckCowboy 01/20/20 5:55:55 PM #27:	darkprince45 posted... Hes a straight up cornball now He always was. But he used to be a self aware cornball. --- "I got a rolla truc, look" ~ sleaford mods https://files.catbox.moe/gqwlkg.jpeg ~ by JimCarrysToe. Be amaze. <cite>CanuckCowboy posted [p:933238764] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>darkprince45 posted... </cite> <quote>Hes a straight up cornball now</quote> He always was. But he used to be a self aware cornball. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
trappedunderice 01/20/20 5:56:39 PM #28:	https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CyuJdoePF0Y --- https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KmhGYB4NdYc <cite>trappedunderice posted [p:933238791] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CyuJdoePF0Y </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GoodOlJr 01/20/20 6:11:56 PM #29:	darkprince45 posted... Hes a straight up cornball now Its our fault, relapse was good but it failed --- http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3475/3291766630_b434e97925.jpg 3DS: 1005-8921-6109 <cite>GoodOlJr posted [p:933239447] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>darkprince45 posted...</cite> <quote>Hes a straight up cornball now </quote> Its our fault, relapse was good but it failed</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
metralo 01/20/20 7:42:43 PM #30:	GoodOlJr posted... Its our fault, relapse was good but it failed no it fucking wasnt wtf --- https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1298321979/image.jpg bustin makes me feel good <cite>metralo posted [p:933243448] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>GoodOlJr posted... </cite> <quote>Its our fault, relapse was good but it failed</quote> no it fucking wasnt wtf </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Joeydollaz 01/20/20 7:47:18 PM #31:	Imagine making the lead single using a guy that died last month then the Viral youtube video being about the biggest Human massacre in USA history? really Em? stop --- Kojima will be crawling on his knees back to Konami, give it a few years. <cite>Joeydollaz posted [p:933243649] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Imagine making the lead single using a guy that died last month then the Viral youtube video being about the biggest Human massacre in USA history? really Em? stop </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
KiwiTerraRizing 01/20/20 7:48:16 PM #32:	He was better when he was on the junk --- Trucking Legend Don Schneider https://i.imgtc.com/0EE5xDd.jpg <cite>KiwiTerraRizing posted [p:933243687] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>He was better when he was on the junk </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheMikh 01/20/20 7:49:18 PM #33:	eminem is trying too hard --- https://imgur.com/A0TAfek <cite>TheMikh posted [p:933243721] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>eminem is trying too hard </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
metralo 01/20/20 7:49:53 PM #34:	Joeydollaz posted... Imagine making the lead single using a guy that died last month then the Viral youtube video being about the biggest Human massacre in USA history? really Em? stop as much as the album sucks, these things are fine it being the lead single is a great tribute to wrld. and eminem still has a large reach, he should use it to preach for gun control and ending sensless violence. with that being said, both songs are cheeks --- https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1298321979/image.jpg bustin makes me feel good <cite>metralo posted [p:933243756] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Joeydollaz posted... </cite> <quote>Imagine making the lead single using a guy that died last month then the Viral youtube video being about the biggest Human massacre in USA history? really Em? stop</quote> as much as the album sucks, these things are fine it being the lead single is a great tribute to wrld. and eminem still has a large reach, he should use it to preach for gun control and ending sensless violence. with that being said, both songs are cheeks </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DrizztLink 01/20/20 7:53:35 PM #35:	Justindbz posted... Eminem - Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD That's all --- http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/9846/images/slowpoke.gif https://imgur.com/6ezFwG1 <cite>DrizztLink posted [p:933243935] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Justindbz posted... </cite> <quote>Eminem - Godzilla ft. Juice WRLD That's all</quote> </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
squarion 01/20/20 7:53:48 PM #36:	Slim Shady is better --- Favorite Game of All Time: Donkey Kong Country 2 <cite>squarion posted [p:933243946] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Slim Shady is better </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RchHomieQuanChi 01/20/20 7:58:42 PM #37:	I think the big problem with Em is that he's still trying to make music for the same demographic he made it for in 2003 so it comes across as an old white guy making music for angry teenagers which is always pretty cringe. Other older rappers like Nas and Jay-Z have been on their grown man shit with their new music. Meanwhile, Snoop has just embraced his cool uncle image and just does whatever the hell he feels like. --- I have nothing else to say <cite>RchHomieQuanChi posted [p:933244152] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>I think the big problem with Em is that he's still trying to make music for the same demographic he made it for in 2003 so it comes across as an old white guy making music for angry teenagers which is always pretty cringe. Other older rappers like Nas and Jay-Z have been on their grown man shit with their new music. Meanwhile, Snoop has just embraced his cool uncle image and just does whatever the hell he feels like. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zeeak4444 01/20/20 9:42:31 PM #38:	Saying Eminem was never political is the first of many red flags in that article. i guess it might influence anyone who knows nothing about Eminem though. --- Typical gameFAQers are "Complainers that always complain about those who complain about real legitimate complaints."-Joker_X <cite>Zeeak4444 posted [p:933249162] in Eminem's N... [t:78346897]...</cite> <quote>Saying Eminem was never political is the first of many red flags in that article. i guess it might influence anyone who knows nothing about Eminem though. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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