Eminem has lots of talent and an interesting life.  Both elements are essential to this personal and ambitious CD and bonus disc.  The beats are hot, the lyrics are cool and the production is terrific.  I'm not the biggest rap fan in the world, but there is no denying that Em and Dre are an incredible team, and that Mathers tells compelling tales to a great beat.  Short skits are scattered between songs, making this a true concept album.