Jul 12, 2024 Just noticed in my own screenshot Houdini isn’t a single so idk what’s up with Apple lol
Jul 12, 2024 Had chatGPT analyze the lyrics from rap genius in order. Then asked it some random questions, one of them being "did we see a death to slim shady in this album". Here is the response: Based on the analysis of the tracks from "The Death of Slim Shady," it seems the album is more focused on the symbolic end of the Slim Shady persona rather than a literal death of Slim Shady. Eminem uses this album to explore the different facets of his career and alter ego. Here’s a summary of key points: 1. **Renaissance** - Reintroduces Eminem and his lyrical prowess, acknowledging the influence of Slim Shady while suggesting a reinvention. 2. **Habits** - Discusses personal struggles and hints at Slim Shady's persistent dark influence. 3. **Evil** and **Lucifer** - Highlight Slim Shady’s malevolent and tempting characteristics. 4. **Houdini** - Symbolizes an attempt to escape the Slim Shady persona. 5. **Guilty Conscience 2** - Revisit the internal conflicts between Eminem and Slim Shady. Throughout the album, Eminem grapples with his alter ego, portraying Slim Shady as a source of turmoil and rebellion. While the album’s title and certain tracks suggest the end of Slim Shady, it appears more metaphorical, indicating Eminem's desire to move past the controversies and chaos associated with Slim Shady. In conclusion, Slim Shady’s "death" is symbolic, representing Eminem’s evolution as an artist and a person, while Eminem himself remains very much alive and active in the music scene.
Jul 12, 2024 Quick theory because the album placement of the tracks towards the end is bugging me: I feel like album starts at “Somebody save me”. It’s like a Marvel “What if” situation. What if the addiction (Shady) won. Reminds me of “Duckworth” Then, we go into “Renaissance” which continues the “What if” concept. A intro. The title card of a movie. Prelude. Especially when it ends with: “You ain’t going to get flowers until your funeral, wait!” SSM ended with Em being lowered in a casket. Now, the album starts with “Habits” and goes on with Em battling himself trying to change and be a better person. Yet, without what brought him success (Shady) he wouldn’t be where he is. A gift and curse. Reason why we became fans to begin with is…. because of Shady. Just my theory. Because the “Guess who’s back” skit sounds more like the ending of the album. The placement is so….off. That skit should end the album not be right before SSM. Album ends with Em calling himself The Goat on “Tobey” which would make sense if this is “The end”. Game finished. Mission completed.
Jul 12, 2024 I gotta let someone cool down but here’s the article I was talking about earlier that has Lucifer at the bottom. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/QKr5ij5LVu4UNcaG/?mibextid=JOZb8W
