On “Yellow Brick Road” he apologizes for using the n-word (“I singled out a whole race … I was wrong”). “Mockingbird” empathizes with daughter Hailie’s emotional pain.
“My 1st Single” includes references to oral sex, bestiality, homosexuality and celebrity porn videos. “A– Like That” compares female celebrities’ backsides and how stimulating they are. Sex toys appear on “Crazy in Love” which also states, “One minute I wanna slit your throat/The next I want sex.” Guest rappers on “Spend Some Time” one-up each other’s lewd, misogynistic boasts. The graphic “Love You More” shrugs off mutual promiscuity (“You’re a slut, but I’m equal”). Other tracks joke about child molestation (“Just Lose It”) and homosexual behavior (“Rain Man”). Bloody liner photos show Eminem shooting members of his concert audience (illustrating the disc’s running murder-suicide theme). “Puke” is a profane rant against his ex-wife—retching included. “Encore” applauds marijuana use. Other tracks vent bilious hatred for President Bush. Obscenities deserve frequent-flier miles.
Eminem asks God to forgive his “Evil Deeds,” then proceeds to gorge at the trough of sexual perversion, profanity, murder and malicious celeb-bashing.
After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.
