Eminem 5th Album "Encore"

Encore is the fifth studio album by American rapper Eminem. It was set for release on November 16, 2004, but was moved up to November 12 after the album was leaked to the Internet. Encore sold 1,582,000 copies in its first two weeks of release in the United States in November 2004, and was certified 4x Platinum there in mid-December. Nine months after its release, worldwide sales of the album stood at 11 million copies. Critical reception was mostly positive. However, most critics and fans alike did note the quality of the lyrics were more simplistic when compared to previous albums. The album was nominated for three Grammys at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards including for Best Rap Album, but lost to Speakerboxxx/The Love Below.

The album was nominated for three Grammys at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards, but it did not win any:
Encore for Best Rap Album
"Encore/Curtains Down", featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent, for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group
"Mockingbird" for Best Rap Solo Performance

Despite the commercial success of the album, it has been subject to some criticism for its tone and greatly simplified lyricism compared to Eminem's past albums. Conversely, in terms of controversy, this album attracted less notoriety than previous Eminem albums due to the fact that shock-oriented lyrics were toned down somewhat in favor of a lighter approach than Eminem's previous three albums. However, the album did provoke some controversy over anti-Bush lyrics and lyrics that made fun of Michael Jackson, who was upset about Eminem's depiction of him in the video for "Just Lose It".

Eminem stated that around the time Encore was being made he became addicted to prescription drugs.
Track listing

No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "Curtains Up" (skit) 0:47
2. "Evil Deeds" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre 4:20
3. "Never Enough" (feat. 50 Cent & Nate Dogg) M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, C. Jackson, N. Hale Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo 2:39
4. "Yellow Brick Road" M. Mathers, L. Resto, S. King Eminem, Luis Resto 5:46
5. "Like Toy Soldiers" M. Mathers, L. Resto, M. Dawson, M. J. Margules Eminem, Luis Resto 4:57
6. "Mosh" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre, Mark Batson 5:18
7. "Puke" M. Mathers, L. Resto, S. King, B. May Eminem, Luis Resto 4:08
8. "My 1st Single" M. Mathers, L. Resto Eminem, Luis Resto 5:03
9. "Paul" (skit) 0:32
10. "Rain Man" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre 5:14
11. "Big Weenie" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre 4:27
12. "Em Calls Paul" (skit) 1:12
13. "Just Lose It" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo 4:09
14. "Ass Like That" M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope Dr. Dre, Mike Elizondo 4:26
15. "Spend Some Time" (feat. Obie Trice, Stat Quo & 50 Cent) M. Mathers, L. Resto, O. Trice, S. Benton, C. Jackson, S. King, G. Write Eminem, Luis Resto 5:11
16. "Mockingbird" M. Mathers, L. Resto Eminem, Luis Resto 4:11
17. "Crazy in Love" M. Mathers, L. Resto, A. Wilson, N. Wilson, R. Fisher Eminem, Luis Resto 4:02
18. "One Shot 2 Shot" (with D12) M. Mathers, L. Resto, O. Moore, V. Carlisle, D. Porter, R. Johnson Eminem, Luis Resto 4:27
19. "Final Thought" (skit) 0:30
20. "Encore" (feat. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent) M. Mathers, A. Young, M. Elizondo, M. Batson, C. Pope, C. Jackson Dr. Dre, Mark Batson 5:48


Bonus disc
No. Title Writer(s) Producer(s) Length
1. "We as Americans" M. Mathers, L. Resto Eminem, Luis Resto 4:36
2. "Love You More" M. Mathers, L. Resto Eminem, Luis Resto 4:44
3. "Ricky Ticky Toc" M. Mathers, L. Resto, S. King Eminem, Luis Resto 2:53