Introducing MMLP 2.1

[shadyblogger]

nah

Come fite me fgt


No but seriously what about it is flawed to you?

[boonim]

Also the Rap God instrumental is fine.

I like it. It's a lot of fun to blast and the way it changes and progresses throughout the song brings a lot of energy and keeps it from getting boring. He flows flawlessly all over each part of it.

The point of the minimalist beat and hook was to put the focus of the listener on the lyrics and flow. Rap God accomplished that perfectly, with certain parts changing to fit with Em's tone or what he's saying at the time. It's supposed to be stripped down and simple, with an easy to follow tune that works as a bland canvas for Eminem to paint his lyrics on.

Agree about Rap God.

Also, it's the artist's vision how an album or the songs turn out. I might be upset with some of the decisions (I wish Survival wasn't there on the album, for example), but I don't think I would want to replace the song with a new version or change the tracklist. But that's my personal preference, others may want to experiment, of course!

[slims]

I was thinking that but I didn't wanna say anything.

[boonim]

Making MMLP2 a classic is simply a matter of switching out the weaker songs with the best on the bonus..... placing the vocals on beats like Still Dre is gay as fuck tbh.

And am I the only person that likes Asshole as it is?

Don't you think the flow of the album (placement of the tracks -- switch in topics from song-to-song as well as sonically) would be hurt by this?

There seem to be a bunch of mini-stories here and there, like:
Determination to make it (Survival) --> Telling the story of gaining confidence and fame (Legacy) --> Criticisms and reaction to the fame (Asshole)

Take it back to the old days (Berzerk) --> Pay homage to your influences, career autobiography (Rap God)

Serious attitude to fame (The monster) --> Light-hearted attitude (So Far)

Apology and forgiveness towards his mom (Headlights) --> Owning his words (Evil Twin)

I'm not saying everything is telling a story, but I would hate to mess with the transition. Moreover, some songs have a lot of significance, given that it is a revisit. STIW --> Kim, BG --> Stan (Duh!), RoR --> Kill You (in terms of "hatred" being sprayed around). And sonically the transitions are fine, but I know many here are not happy with it.

And no, you're not the only one who likes Asshole as is.

[boonim]

Determination to make it (Survival) --> Telling the story of gaining confidence and fame (Legacy) --> Criticisms and reaction to the fame (Asshole)

Take it back to the old days (Berzerk) --> Pay homage to your influences, career autobiography (Rap God)

Serious attitude to fame (The monster) --> Light-hearted attitude (So Far)

Apology and forgiveness towards his mom (Headlights) --> Owning his words (Evil Twin)

Big fucking stretch tbh

You could be right. I don't know if Em placed these songs in this way for a specific reason -- but certain sequences of songs seem to be addressing related issues (maybe "story" is too strong a word). But we have to at least agree that he wanted these specific songs for a reason -- he wanted it to be a revisit and wanted to address certain specific topics (because he said it himself). The rest is ... maybe we should stop looking for a reason that ain't there !

[Mathers]

And am I the only person that likes Asshole as it is?

I do to

[Elision]

And am I the only person that likes Asshole as it is?

I do to

i love everything about it but the lyrics themselves the beat is too big for them, with the war trumpets and shit he should've come a lot harder. maybe if he made rap god's lyrics mold to asshole's beat and vise versa

[Rafael]

Bad Guy Pt 2 on Still Dre?

Lol fuck no

[Rafael]

Most of these songs are fine as they are, its pointless to hear Bad Guy over a 14 year old instumental.

Would be interesting if you added your own, unique production to songs like Asshole and Rap God that cohesively fit the flow of the album, but what you're doing is basically making your version of a Dedication tape with overused and just plain old beats.

Nowhere near a "certified classic"

[shadyblogger]

Making MMLP2 a classic is simply a matter of switching out the weaker songs with the best on the bonus..... placing the vocals on beats like Still Dre is gay as fuck tbh.

And am I the only person that likes Asshole as it is?

No. I love it to death.

[Elision]

I imagine that's why some of them take some getting used to.

and i think it's the same reason some just don't work. not all experiments work otherwise they wouldn't be called experiments.

[DetroitSkills]

nah

Come fite me fgt


No but seriously what about it is flawed to you?

wasnt nahing you, i was nahing this thread

[Trimss]

I'm legit doing this. I've been using the cancel out method in audacity to test it out to surprisingly great results.
What do people think of Bad Guy Part 2 on Still D.R.E.

No offense but that would be dumb and it wouldn't sound good at all.

[Blackquill]

I'd hate to be that guy but I'm actually pretty happy with how it is now

So am I, but I'm also curious to hear how this will turn out. OP seems serious about this.

[slims]

nah

Come fite me fgt


No but seriously what about it is flawed to you?

wasnt nahing you, i was nahing this thread

I was wondering that too.