Episode 84: Eminem's "The Slim Shady LP", or Hip-Hop's Most Nu-Metal Album

Yes, there were more bald-faced attempts made by hip-hop artists to join the nu-metal wave, whether it was on the soundtrack that arguably started nu-metal (Judgment Night), whether it was guesting on a track with a nu-metal artist (Ice Cube) or whether it was doing a full nu-metal EP as an add-on to your regular album (Cypress Hill). But SPIRITUALLY, no one tried harder to tap into the nu-metal zeitgeist than Eminem on this, his second record and major label debut, The Slim Shady LP. From the monster hits to the threats of violence and drug use, this thing was laser-aimed at the same audience that liked nu-metal: suburban white kids whose problems weren't that big, but it felt like they were. Eminem creates a mythos on the record, in interviews, and the album feels like a true tentpole of an era, which we get into here. If you want to hear more about tentpoles of the era, why not donate to our Patreon? For just $4/month, you'll get 3 brand-new bonus episodes every month, immediate access to our entire back catalogue of over 200 episodes, access to our Discord, and MORE! Last month, Tegan Verheul returned to review the "House of Wax" OST and a great time was had. Don't miss out, support the show today at patreon.com/thepodkast.