The Rundown: Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 2

A track-by-track review of the Detroit MC's eighth album.

Eminem - The Marshall Mathers LP 2 - Though the Marshall Mathers LP 2 wasn't as memorable as the original, Eminem still showed that he can rap circles around most MCs with relative ease. It's a solid enough body of work, worthy of its Album of the Year nomination.(Photo: Interscope)
"Bad Guy" - If you thought Eminem is not every bit as maniacal as he was on the first MMLP, you find out real quick just how wrong you are. The Detroit MC jumps into it with the quasi spoken word "Bad Guy." As the introductory song for the album, Em lets the track build then turns up for the second half.(Photo: WENN.com)
"Rhyme or Reason" - Eminem offers a new take on the Zombies' classic hit "Time of the Season," bringing that classic Marshall rap, "I'm the epitome and the prime example of what happens when a rhyme falls into the wrong hands and / You get up and start dancin,' even if it is Charles Manson."(Photo: Joseph Okpako/Redferns via Getty Images)
"So Much Better" - Nothing suits Eminem better and brings back the pleasant memories of the past than that classic Dr. Dre sound. Heavy keys and subtle snare.(Photo: Brian Prahl / Splash News)Eminem (Won) - Released in 2002, Eminem’s film 8 Mile was generally well received by critics and grossed almost $250 million at the box office. The soundtrack’s lead single, “Lose Yourself,” became an inescapable hit, hitting No. 1 on charts in 24 countries; today, it’s still arguably Em’s biggest hit. It was fitting, then, that it took home the Academy Award for Best Original Song at that year’s ceremony. Mr. Mathers was not on hand to accept the honor, which was the first in history for a rap song. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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"Bad Guy" - If you thought Eminem is not every bit as maniacal as he was on the first MMLP, you find out real quick just how wrong you are. The Detroit MC jumps into it with the quasi spoken word "Bad Guy." As the introductory song for the album, Em lets the track build then turns up for the second half.(Photo: WENN.com)

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