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New Heavy Metal Artists To Listen To

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While heavy metal fans do love their classic artists and bands, it is always a good idea to try something new. You never know when you might stumble across a band or artists that give you the urge to start banging your head straight away. The good news is if you are a fan of this genre of music, there are a lot of up and coming artists that are worthy of your attention.

With the introduction of more online music streaming services, it has never been so easy to discover new artists in all genres of music, including heavy metal. While heavy metal music has changed over the years and some other genres are starting to have a bigger influence in this space, there are still some artists that, no matter if you are old or new school heavy metal, they are still worth a listen.

If you are looking for some fresh heavy metal hits or a new band to rock out to, then have a read on below at some of the newest heavy metal artists to listen to:

 

Entheos

If you are looking for something a little bit more progressive, then look no further then Entheos. Just the fact that the members are all former members of other pretty well known bands should be enough for you to consider checking them out. Based in California, some of their most worthy tunes to date include Pulse Of A New Era and The World Without Us.

 

Frontierer

If you want loud music to bang your head to, then you should check out Frontierer. The band’s music is technical and will leave the fans wanting more. If you are into hardcore heavy metal then you would probably love some of their tunes like Bunsen and Glitcher. Use a music streaming service like Spotify to listen to all their songs.

 

Oozing Wound

In case you already didn’t know, it can be difficult to create new and exciting sounds within the heavy metal space, sometimes it can all sound the same. Well, this is not the case for Oozing Wound, they have managed what so few other heavy metal artists have, and that is to create a truly unique sound. If you’re in the mood for something new, check out their singles like Filth Chisel and Tween Shitbag.

 

Signs of the Swarm

If you haven’t already heard of this heavy metal band, you need to look them up straight away. Based in Pennsylvania, Signs of the Swarm are changing the way fans think about deathcore and heavy metal. There is a lot to love about this up and coming band and you need to have a listen to some of their best singles like Cesspool of Ignorance and Final Phase.

 

Venom Prison

While heavy metal seems to be completely dominated by men, the lead singer of Venom Prison, Larissa Stupar, is here to change all that. While her lyrics are extremely powerful and send and important message the music is awesome and that’s why they are gaining a lot of new fans. Have a listen to some of their hits like Self Inflicted Violence and Uterine Industrialisation when you get the chance.

 

Vulvodynia

While most of the new artists and bands are coming from the United Kingdom or United States, Vulvodynia is from South Africa and they are starting to make a name for themselves right around the world due to their uniquely brutal sound. Even their music videos and album covers are works of art that are appraised by a lot of heavy metal fans.

 

The Best Songs From The Great Frank Sinatra

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Everyone wanted to be like Frank Sinatra, he just was able to ooze coolness and confidence. His musical career spanned decades and he was always able to remain popular and create music that people loved. Even today, although passing away in 1998, he is still deeply embedded in music culture and is remembered as one of the greatest of all time.

Frank Sinatra was a true entertainer and while there are many of his songs that are simply amazing, only a select few could make this list. Some songs that were just so iconic that you cannot ignore them. While many have missed out on seeing the great Frank Sinatra play live, there is always YouTube to relive some of his best works.

Frank Sinatra’s solo career really took off and he had a significant amount of #1 hits to his name. So, have a read on below at some of the best songs from the great Frank Sinatra:

 

Come Fly With Me

If you think of Frank Sinatra, Come Fly With Me is probably one of the first songs you think of. This track was clearly one of his most iconic and it gripped not only America but also the entire world. His voice is perfect and the band nailed every single note. It was the song that lifted up the entire country during 1958.

 

New York, New York

Another pretty classic Frank Sinatra song, this track was on his album Trilogy: Past Present Future from 1979. New York, New York was Frank Sinatra’s last top 40 hit. Two years earlier Liza Minnelli performed this song, which was amazing in its own right. But Frank Sinatra was really able to make it his own and it quickly became one of his most well-known tracks.

 

Somethin’ Stupid (featuring Nancy Sinatra)

While this song was written to be performed by other people, Frank Sinatra and his daughter were able to make it the massive success it become. Nancy Sinatra was quickly becoming a well known and appreciated artist in her own right, with her hit like These Boots Are Made For Walkin’, but fans loved to see the father and daughter duo performing together.

 

The Lady Is a Tramp

This tune was first heard in 1937 in a musical called Babes In Arms. A further 20 years later saw Frank Sinatra’s version of the song, and it is one of his best. It was a very successful tune that many fans adored. More recently, in 2011, The Lady Is a Tramp was covered by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, this version of the song managed to hit #1 on the jazz digital songs chart.

 

I’ve Got You Under My Skin

The 1956 classic that you just cannot ignore from Frank Sinatra. It was originally written in 1936 and sung by Virginia Bruce, and it even was nominated for an Academy Award. A decade later is when Frank Sinatra first performed the song, but it wasn’t until 1956 when he officially recorded it. You should certainly have a listen to the classic song now, you certainly won’t regret it, the timeless beauty of the song will continue to age like fine wine.

 

All Or Nothing At All

Another true Frank Sinatra classic, written in 1939 he first recorded it with the Harry James Orchestra and it didn’t gain much traction. However, in 1943, Columbia Records reissued the track and it shot up to #2 on the charts and cemented itself as one of the best Frank Sinatra tracks of all time, this is a classic you cannot ignore.

 

The Greatest Ever Kanye West Songs

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Kanye West is a staple artist in the music industry. He and his music continue to evolve over time to allow for complete domination for such a long time. Yes, he may be a bit controversial at times, but his music really speaks to people, which is why he has so many fans.

In itself, Kanye West is a very interesting person and people are curious to see what he does next. More recently, he has announced he will be running for President of United States. There will be a lot of people keeping a close eye on what happens there!

Over the course of his career Kanye West has released a stack of albums, all very unique and distinct from one another, and all with a couple of tracks the dominate the charts. So, have a read on below at some of the greatest ever Kanye West songs:

 

Love Lockdown

A pretty catchy tune with a distinct heavy drum sound, you certainly would have heard this song, even if you aren’t a Kanye West fan. The song was released in 2008 and it is said to be about a few things in his life that haven’t gone his way. At the time he had recently lost his mother and a relationship had just broken down.

 

Ni***s in Paris

The collaboration with Jay-Z set this song alight and it certainly takes its rightful place as one of the best ever Kanye West songs. He performed this song live countless times with Jay-Z and the crowd certainly went wild. The tune was released in 2011 and it reached as high as #5 on the charts.

 

FML

From The Life of Pablo album this song features the smooth voice of The Weekend that fits in so perfectly on what the tune is trying to achieve. The song was able to resonate with a lot of different fans right around the world and you will see it still to this day sitting on a number of different playlists.

 

Can’t Tell Me Nothing

The ultimate F-you song for all the teenagers and young adults at the time, the lyrics are so powerful it managed to get all his fans hyped. It kind of turned into an anthem for his fans of not caring. The music video to Can’t Tell Me Nothing is certainly also worth checking out.

 

Runaway

Many fans would believe that this song deserves a place on the greatest ever Kanye West songs list. It is one of the best songs with beautiful lyrics and beat, just all round amazing. Kanye West singing with the cello playing really brings the song to a whole other level, and the song certainly holds a special place in many fan’s hearts.

 

Gold Digger

An oldie but a goody, this song needed to be included on this list for a number of different reasons and Gold Digger just happened to be one the first mainstream songs. This song meant that everyone turned and took notice of this artist. It also helped that the song also had the voice of the great Jamie Foxx included in it as well. Still such a catchy song, you will even hear it playing at the clubs to this day.

 

Stronger

Probably a staple on every person’s running or workout playlist, this song hits the spot. For this tune he gets the assistance of dance duo Daft Punk, and they really help taking it to the next level. This song is certainly one of Kanye West’s best from his earlier years, and it really demands the attention of those listening.

 

Sonic Radiation’s new track Roentgen will transport you out of this world

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Texas-based solo EDM producer Sonic Radiation (real name Todd Last) puts a lot of thought and energy into his music, and his latest track Roentgen is no exception.  With his sights set on pushing the boundaries for what is possible with EDM, Sonic Radiation is a producer who is never satisfied with the status quo.

Roentgen is a track that achieves a sublime mix of fundamental progressive trance elements with experimental sounds that make it a real treat to listen to. Closing your eyes and listening to this track with headphones encourages your mind to wander and envision a futuristic, alien world that is unlike anything you’ve experienced.

The meticulous, crisp, and diverse sound design of Roentgen really speaks to the technical proficiency of Sonic Radiation as a producer. Wonderfully composed and exquisitely mastered, Roentgen hits all the marks necessary to be a memorable EDM track but goes a step further.

Sonic Radiation’s use of hard-hitting kick drums and unique synthesised melodies achieves an atmospherically dense soundscape that pleasantly unfolds over the course of the track. While the grander sound design is very atmospheric, Roentgen still has a raw energy to it that makes it equally enjoyable as a dance or workout track.

With Sonic Radiation listing Front 242 and Star Wars as two of his artistic influences, his passion for exploring unique, space-age sounds comes as no surprise.

Ultimately, Roentgen is an expertly arranged mix of old-school techno/trance elements and experimental sounds that makes for a refreshing listening experience for any EDM fan.

Roentgen drops on music streaming platforms on 20/11/2020. Explore Sonic Radiation’s catalogue on Spotify here.

The Story Behind The Tune: Hard Dance Has Emotions

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Hard dance music isn’t just about creating tracks that make people want to dance to, some of the songs actually have meaning and emotions behind the music. Most of the time people aren’t even aware of the emotions behind a particular track, but it doesn’t mean there isn’t anything there.

As the hard dance becomes more popular, there are more and more artists trying their hand at this music genre. This is great for fans because it means that there is now more music then ever to listen to and enjoy. While you may be enjoying your next hard dance track, make sure you have a think about whether or not there is a story behind the tune.

While not every hard dance song as an emotional story behind the song, have a read on below at some of the songs that do:

 

Become by Da Tweekaz (featuring Marion Kelly)

This is a particularly emotional song, which was released in 2011. Da Tweekaz’s Become was about the terrorist attack on a Norwegian Island. The terrorist shot and killed 69 children, he had anti-Islamic beliefs. The artist wanted to show respect to the victims of this terrorist attack by writing Become.

When Da Tweekaz played this song live, there were a lot of the victims loved ones in the crowd. He recalls that both the crowd and he were crying during the live performance. This is truly an emotional song about something that happens way too often in this world.

 

Faye by Coone

Coone wrote this song for his daughter, Faye and he believes this is by far the most emotional song. This tune is all about giving his daughter advice for her life and how to overcome adversity and move forward even though it seems very difficult. Even the music video clip for this song is really special, so if you haven’t heard this song or seen the video, it is definitely something worth checking out.

 

Sound Becomes One by Partyraiser & Destructive Tendencies

It is difficult to deal with the death of a loved one, no matter how old you are. When Wesley’s day passed away, Sound Becomes One was created in his honor. It can be difficult to understand the emotions in this song because it is more hardstyle, but this song was dedicated to his father.

 

See Me Now (For What It’s Worth) by Mark with a K

Relationships with parents are never easy, even at the best of times. See Me Now (For What It’s Worth) follows the story of a father and son relationship where the father doesn’t show any support to the son.

The music video to this tune is also very worthwhile watching and will help bring forward the emotions of the song perfectly. The artist explained more about this song saying that his father, who passed away when he was 17, never thought he would be anyone or do anything in his life.

 

Until We Meet Again by Ran-D & Reddix

This track was released back in 2011 and was created for Reddix’s brother who was brutally murdered outside a club without any apparent motive. Until We Meet again was dedicated to his brother, Koen Buitelaar and the artist tries to come to some sort of understanding of why this happened.

Koen Buitelaar was murdered outside a club where Reddix was a DJ. The story and emotions behind this song are truly heartbreaking. If you haven’t listened to this song in a while or ever before, now is certainly the time to hear it for yourself.

 

Most Popular Love Songs From Movies

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Romantic films are quite a popular genre, but what makes one of these movies stand out from the rest is the soundtrack. Songs and music are very important in films to get the audience feeling the right emotions. There are a lot of romantic movies out there, all with their own set of love songs included in the soundtrack.

But there are only a select few that are the best of the best and really make us remember the song and the movie for years to come. Some songs that were coupled so well with the scene of the movie that makes the audience want to buy both the movie and the song. There is pretty much never a bad time to watch a romantic movie!

With so many love songs from movies, it can be difficult to choose just some of the best. But have a read on below at just a few of the most popular love songs from movies:

 

Everything I Do (I Do It For You) by Bryan Adams, from Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves

This track spent a pretty significant amount of time at #1 so it certainly deserves a spot on this list. While you might not really think that Robin Hood: Prince of Thieve is a romantic film per se, but the track, Everything I Do (I Do It For You) really helps make the moment in the film much more romantic.

 

My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, from Titanic

Who can forget this 1997 romantic classic? It is a movie that many still watch to this day and it was a massive hit for both Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio. The song works so perfectly well in the movie and the flute at the beginning is so recognisable it starts to make everyone teary, because you know how this ends.

 

It Must Have Been Love by Roxette, from Pretty Woman

Another classic 1990’s romantic film that has certainly been able to stand the test of time, it’s got a stellar cast and stellar soundtrack. The audience was taken on a rollercoaster ride and the scene where Julia Roberts’ character leaves Richard Gere’s character, with It Must Have Been Love playing in the background is truly heartbreaking.

 

Take My Breath Away by Berlin, from Top Gun

While Top Gun really doesn’t fall under the romantic film’s genre, it still has a few romantic undertones throughout. The song Take My Breath Away was actually written specifically for this movie and the moment is so iconic that people remember it to this day, even though the movie was released in the 1980’s.

 

Shallow by Lady Gaga, from A Star Is Born

A Star Is Born is as 2018 musical film and a remake of the 1976 version, starring Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson. If there is a list with the most romantic love songs from movies, there is just no way that Shallow cannot be excluded. The song and film coupled together to make something even more extraordinary, which will surely stand the test of time.

 

Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers, from Ghost

It’s certainly not hard to forget THAT clay scene, even people who haven’t seen the movie still have heard about that particular scene. The song playing during this scene is Unchained Melody by Righteous Brothers, and the song helps take not only that one scene but also even the whole movie, to another level. It has a star-studded cast as well, which doesn’t hurt, with Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze playing the two lead characters.

 

David Guetta Songs Everyone Loves

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David Guetta has had a big influence on the EDM genre and has had a hand in shaping what it is today and making the genre more mainstream. If you like to get up and dance, then you have probably heard and even danced to some of his songs before. He has worked with a number of other major artists and has even become a major artist in his own right.

He first came onto the scene all the way back in 2002, and during that time he has certainly released some bangers that people are still obsessed with. He truly helped pave the way for other EDM artists to come out and shine. Without the influence of David Guetta, who knows where we would be?

So, have a read on below at some of the best songs by David Guetta that everyone loves:

 

Turn Me On (featuring Nicki Minaj)

An awesome catchy tune that everyone will get up and dance to. The results speak for themselves; this song peaked at number 4 on the Hot 100 and even stayed on the chart for almost 30 weeks! Nicki Minaj does a great job in this song and certainly helps take it to the next level.

 

When Love Takes Over (featuring Kelly Rowland)

No doubt one of David Guetta’s biggest hits and it is still on a lot of people’s playlists to this day. This song within itself is beautiful and has an amazing message. It also don’t hurt that Kelly Rowland is a beast and absolutely kills this song. With the duo of David Guetta and Kelly Rowland, this song was destined for greatness.

 

Memories (featuring Kid Cudi)

Want a song to get you hyped before heading out for the night? Then Memories should certainly be on your playlist. This song was from the very successful One Love album and Kid Cudi is there to make the tune go over the top. Even the music video for this song is awesome and will for sure get you hyped for your night out.

 

Without You (featuring Usher)

Pretty much whatever Usher touches turns to gold, so having Usher feature on one of David Guetta’s songs was a massive win. Without You is from arguably one of David Guetta’s best albums, Nothing But the Beat. Usher’s powerful voice matches the lyrics and it one of the reasons so many love this track.

 

Titanium (featuring Sia)

You simply cannot go past the track Titanium if you are looking at the most popular David Guetta songs. Titanium is an amazing song with powerful lyrics that needed to be sung by a powerful voice, like Sia. It has a heap of energy and has the ability to get anyone on their feet and dancing. The music video is also certainly worth a watch if you haven’t seen it before.

 

Sexy Bitch (featuring Akon)

While there is a clean version of the song, called Sexy Chick, it’s probably safe to say that the Sexy Bitch version is a lot more popular. This was the first song by David Guetta that managed to make it into the top 5 of Billboard Hot 100 chart, so it is certainly a big deal.

 

Where Them Girls At (featuring Nicki Minaj & Flo Rida)

Another tune with the voice of Nicki Minaj in it, it’s safe to say to two just worked well together. This time they also had the help of Flo Rida, to make this song one of David Guetta’s most loved. At the time it completely dominated the radio, and it is from the album Nothing But the Beat.

 

Dolly Parton’s Greatest Hits

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If you are a fan of country music, then you properly know who Dolly Parton is. Even those who don’t follow country music that closely would know Dolly Parton, she is a true icon and has become a household name over the years. She has been around for a long time, her first album was released in 1966, and she has countless hits to show for it.

Dolly Parton was so influential she was able to pave the way for future generations of female country artists, and she really showed the world what females could do in this genre of music. She has written and released some of the most powerful songs over the years and should be a true inspiration to any young female artist.

While Dolly Parton also had a number of successful duets and collaborations with other artists, this list focusing on just her solo tracks, so you get a full idea of just how brilliant she really is. Have a read on below at some of Dolly Parton’s greatest hits:

 

Jolene

Certainly one of the most easily recognised songs sung by Dolly Parton, who can ever forget the cooing chorus. Released in 1974, it did indeed top the charts and it is still a widely known song to this day. Dolly Parton’s voice is perfect for this song and she nails it, which is why it deserves to be on the list as one of her best.

 

Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You

At the time, those devoted country music individuals were annoyed that Dolly Parton was trying to make a name for herself in more mainstream music. This song, Old Flames Can’t Hold A Candle To You, was as country as it gets and showed the world she could still do country. This song really is classic Dolly Parton and is greatly loved by many.

 

Love Is Like A Butterfly

In 1974 Dolly Parton was really starting to make a name for herself, and her track Love Is Like A Butterfly, really did help her case. The melody was lovely as well as catchy and would be stuck in your head for days. This tune reached #1 on the charts and it was even said that a fan got the album cover tattooed over himself.

 

Here You Come Again

This was Dolly Parton’s songs that she actually didn’t write herself, but her performance meant that she nailed and completely owned the song. Released in 1977, fans loved this tune right from the very beginning. This song was written with another artist, Brenda Lee, in mind. But Dolly Parton was really able to make the song her own.

 

I Will Always Love You

You think of I Will Always Love You and you think that’s a Whitney Houston song from the movie The Bodyguard. But this track was actually one of Dolly Parton’s best tunes, released in 1974. I Will Always Love You is highly regarded as one of the greatest love songs of all time. If you haven’t heard the original Dolly Parton version of the song yet, you should definitely check it out.

 

The Bargain Store

Another amazing hit by Dolly Parton that certainly has done enough to be included on this list of greatest hits. While it may not be the first, or one of the first, songs that springs to mind when you think of Dolly Parton’s greatest hits, it is still worthy. Many believe The Bargain Store to be greatly under-appreciated, so if you haven’t heard this song yet, you better check it out.

 

Beethoven Songs That Are Still Popular Today

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Ludwig van Beethoven has had a massive influence on classical music and there are a number of his compositions that are still relevant and used today. While you may not recognise the official song titles, just listening to a few seconds of the tune, you will be able to place it.

He was an iconic figure and helped shape classical music from different periods, the Classical and Romantic era. What is even more astonishing about Ludwig van Beethoven is that as he continued to age, he began to lose his hearing, and by the time is was 40, he was completely deaf. His influence is still felt far and wide, to this day, in areas like pop culture, opera, films, etc.

During his time he composed many classical masterpieces that would still probably be recognised by even the most classical novice there is. So, look on below to find out more information about some of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most popular pieces of work:

 

Piano Concerto No. 3

There was a time were it seemed like he was living in the shadow of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This iconic piece helped Ludwig van Beethoven establish himself as one of the greatest of all time. The music is iconic and complex, which is why it has been able to remain relevant for centuries. Pianists right around the world try to play this song well.

 

String Quartet No. 14 in C Sharp Minor

Known by many as one of his very own favourites, and it is easy to see why. This piece of music is truly taken to a whole other level and is one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s most technical pieces. There are many string quartets around the world that play this piece of music, if you have the chance, there’s nothing better then hearing this work played live.

 

Symphony No. 5

One word for this piece of music; iconic. It is used again and again in pop culture and throughout TV and films. If you don’t know what Symphony No. 5 is, go to YouTube and all you need to do is listen to the first couple of seconds and you’ll know the piece. The video of Symphony No. 5 performed at Royal Albert Hall in 2012 is been viewed almost 8 million times.

 

Symphony No. 9

This is another astonishing piece of work by Ludwig van Beethoven. The piece is around 1 hour long and stands a one of his most complex pieces. This work holds a place in a lot of people’s hearts, as it was the last full symphony he completed before he passed away. The YouTube video with Symphony No. 9 has over 104 million views!

 

Symphony No. 7

This piece was played for soldiers returning from the Battle of Hanau in 1813, and it is known as one of Ludwig van Beethoven’s more lighter and happier pieces of work. The themes of this very popular music work well together, which is why it deserves a place on this list of popular Ludwig van Beethoven tunes and this song is light and bouncy all the way through.

 

Fidelio

Ludwig van Beethoven didn’t really work that much, or have much to do what opera, but his composition, Fidelio is a real winner. There are moments of brilliance in this music that allow for fans of classical music to fall in love with the artist all over again. While opera may not be every person’s cup of tea, it is highly recommended you see this opera live, or at least watch parts of it on YouTube.

 

The 4 Best Eminem Albums

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Eminem is certainly one of the most controversial figures in the world of rap. But there is no doubting his talent and he has been around and dominates in the industry for a pretty long time now. He has a massive fan base right around the world and has gone on countless world tours.

He is not afraid to speak his mind and talk about his past, which is why so many people are able to relate to him. His songs are powerful and he has had the help of many other artists to make him the person he is today. He has released a number of different albums over his career, some more popular than others.

So, let’s take a look at some of Eminem’s more popular albums that really struck a chord with fans and got people to stand up and notice the amazing artist right in front of them:

 

The Slim Shady LP (1996)

The storytelling in this album makes it one of the greats. This album was written to shock people and it certainly did, with a couple of lawsuits filled in relation to what was said on this album. Eminem introduces fans to the character that is Slim Shady and he is certainly far from perfect.

In this album, he takes shots at his father, mother, and ex-girlfriend. The Slim Shady LP became a massive sensation and fans loved the honesty in the music, and it didn’t hurt that Dr. Dre was also there to lend a helping hand. This was one of the first albums that really helped Eminem nail a lasting spot in the rap scene.

 

The Marshall Mathers LP (2000)

His personal life was on display for the world to see, and it seemed like Eminem wouldn’t have had it any other way. This album featured one of Eminem’s most powerful songs of all time, Stan, which to this day would send shivers or give fans goosebumps when listening to it.

This entire album is so raw and real which makes it a massive hit to this day. It is Eminem doing what he does best, using shock tactics to get people’s attention and it is what makes this album one of his most intriguing. If you haven’t listened to this album is a while, it’s probably due for another listen soon!

 

The Eminem Show (2002)

There are a number of awesome hits on this album that took the world by storm in 2002 and songs that people still love to this day. This album includes the songs Cleaning Out My Closet and Without Me, both completely different, but both just as popular and powerful.

Cleaning Out My Closet is the raw and extremely powerful song where he disses is mother the entire time. It is a very detailed look into his life as a child and what he had to endure. Without Me on the other hand, is more of a comical tune that many have tried to learn the rap word for word to.

 

The Marshall Mathers LP 2 (2013)

One of Eminem’s newer albums deserves a spot on this list. The single Headlights is probably one of the most popular songs from this album and it is Eminem reflecting on his song from a previous album, Cleaning Out My Closet.

It is an apology to his mother, and Eminem now refused to perform Cleaning Out My Closet live. This album is truly remarkable in a number of different ways and really sees Eminem returning to his best rap self and is loved by many around the world.