Encore is the fifth studio album by Eminem. in 2003 some tracks leaked online. Its release was set for November 16, 2004, Encore sold 710,000 copies in its first three days. It was certified quadruple-platinum there in mid-December. As of oct 2023 it had sold 11 million copies worldwide Critical reception was generally positive. However, most critics and fans alike did note the subpar quality of the lyrics, which were more simplistic when compared to previous albums. Eminem himself stated in an interview that, the album wasn't his best work. The album was nominated for three Grammys at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards including for Best Rap Album but lost to Kanye West's Late Registration. The album made digital history in becoming the first album to sell 10,000 digital copies in one week. Encore was planned on being Eminem's last album before the release of the album, "Relapse".
Trivia[]
The song "Mosh" was aimed directly at then-President George W. Bush and the 2004 U.S. election, encouraging people to vote against him.
The song "Just Lose It" mocked Michael Jackson, which led to public backlash and even a call from MJ for BET to ban the video (which they eventually did).
In the final track “Encore / Curtains Down,” Eminem pretends to shoot himself on stage, which fans speculated was symbolic of "killing off" Slim Shady or foreshadowing a retirement.
Album [+ Bonus CD][]
| Encore | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
| 1. | Encore / Curtains Up | 0:46 | ||||||||
| 2. | Evil Deeds | 4:19 | ||||||||
| 3. | Never Enough (feat. 50 Cent & Nate Dogg) | 2:39 | ||||||||
| 4. | Yellow Brick Road | 5:46 | ||||||||
| 5. | Like Toy Soldiers | 4:56 | ||||||||
| 6. | Mosh | 5:17 | ||||||||
| 7. | Puke | 4:07 | ||||||||
| 8. | My 1st Single | 5:02 | ||||||||
| 9. | Paul (Skit) | 0:32 | ||||||||
| 10. | Rain Man | 5:13 | ||||||||
| 11. | Big Weenie | 4:26 | ||||||||
| 12. | Em Calls Paul (Skit) | 1:11 | ||||||||
| 13. | Just Lose It | 4:08 | ||||||||
| 14. | Ass Like That | 4:25 | ||||||||
| 15. | Spend Some Time (feat. Obie Trice, Stat Quo & 50 Cent) | 5:10 | ||||||||
| 16. | Mockingbird | 4:10 | ||||||||
| 17. | Crazy In Love | 4:02 | ||||||||
| 18. | One Shot 2 Shot (feat. D12) | 4:26 | ||||||||
| 19. | Final Thought | 4:44 | ||||||||
| 20. | Encore / Curtains Down (feat. Dr. Dre & 50 Cent) | 5:48 | ||||||||
| Deluxe Edition bonus CD | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length | ||||||||
| 1. | We As Americans (Bonus Track) | 4:36 | ||||||||
| 2. | Love You More (Bonus Track) | 4:44 | ||||||||
| 3. | Ricky Ticky Toc (Bonus Track) | 2:49 | ||||||||