finally a rap cd that not only has impressive beats but equally impressive lyrics to match it seems a lot of rap these days is just one rich star after another bragging about how maany bentleys or rolls he has or how much cristal he has ingested this album is a 360 degree turnaround from that which i give much praise to d-12 and eminem

Mr. Slim Shady did not get my attention until I heard "Guilty Conscience" w/Dr. Dre. He earned my respect with "If I Get Locked Up" from Funkmaster Flex's and Big Kap's "The Tunnel" CD. Although he may rap about controversional lyrics and sick diversions, Eminem has plenty of skill to back whatever he says up. On the "Marshall Mathers LP", which is still a CD to remember almost 11 months after it was released, Eminem left all people who said he couldn't do it again in disbelief. With songs like "Stan" w/Dido, "The Way I Am", "I'm Back" and "Kill You", Eminem showed that he was a force to be reckoned with and his album sales are more than 7 times platinum and rising. With "Devil's Night", it seems like Eminem is trying to get the same respect for D-12 that he already has for himself. Mission: Accomplished. "Devil's Night" has to be one of the best releases in 2001. All of the members of D-12 go blow to blow with Eminem on the whole CD. Production is mainly handled by Eminem and Dr. Dre lends his assistance to 3 tracks as well. Now I will admit while D-12 has skills and I can handle everything they have to say, some of the subject matter will be displeasing to some people. What you have to understand is that this what D-12 is all about. If Eminem has been able to maintain his success by staying true to what he does, so should D-12. The 1st single speaks of what I am talking about: "Purple Pills" is an excellent, well crafted song by D-12 but some people will find the lyrics very offensive. I am able to separate what they are talking about and the actual skill of putting the song together so the material is not offensive to me. The whole CD is based on what I am talking about but the skill level is definitely up to par: The Dr. Dre produced "Fight Music", "Devil's Night", "Pistol, Pistol" and "Pimp Like Me" are also examples of this but the tracks are tight and very well put together. Take the "Marshall Mathers LP" and add D-12 to each song and that's how this CD sounds. I will have to tell you that Bizarre is going to make some people sick just by himself. However, he is a very skilled MC and he will probably get a solo contract after this CD. Whether you like Eminem or not, this is a good CD to have in your collection. "Devil's Night" will definitely put D-12 on the map.

Okay, I've listened to this album a thousand times--basically in anticipation of Eminem's next record. While not as strong, original, funny, or over-the-top as Em's solo records, his six-man group's debut is solid. Under Em's production (and Dre's supervision, of course), the music and beats are great, and more often than not the lyrics are creative and shocking. However, each song has an outstanding verse...here's a rating.

1. "Another Public Service Announcement"--Skit. A not-funny one at that. Em, these are getting old.

2. "Sh-t Can Happen"--A great introduction to the group. Much better than the single "Sh-t On You", which is just plain awful. Anyway, Kon Artis starts out with a solid, strong verse. Kuniva and Swifty follow with nothing too surprising, but decent verses. Eminem closes the set with a brash, innovative verse. Solid, hard delivery and great flow, showing everyone that the master is back. Winner: Eminem, naturally.

3. "Pistol Pistol"--One of the record's high points. A celebration of handguns, of course. Em only does the hook, so he's out. Swifty, Proof, and Kuniva offer solid rhymes, but Kon Artis is the obvious stand-out with his harsh delivery. Bizarre closes the set with a lame verse, although it's a tad bit humorous at most. Winner: Kon Artis

4. "Bizarre"--Skit, introducing us to the undeniably gross Bizarre. He's 99% gross-out shock value and only 1% MC. Overall, he's the least-talented member of the group.

5. "Nasty Mind"--Another Bizarre gross-out song. Also verses by Swifty, Kuniva, and Kon Artis. Eminem is absent. Winner: This song is so bad that no one wins, unless you are really into potty humor, then it's a tie.

6. "Ain't Nuttin' But Music"--This song is essentially "The Real Slim Shady, pt2". A no-holds-barred attack on the current entertainment industry. All six appear on this song. Em takes the opener with a hilarious verse that nearly made me wreck the car the first time I heard it. Bizarre is actually funny, and the rest offer great disses. Winner: Eminem, the master of the dis.

7. "American Psycho"--Another one of the record's crowning achievements. Em, Bizarre, and Kon Artis try to out-psychopath each other, each one effectively shocking the listener. Em is the funniest (he even raps in tongues), Bizarre is the grossest (naturally, although this time, he does it creatively--it actually works!), and Kon Artis is the scariest: "Press, stress, and Ritalin caused the cop's feelin's to be hurt after they seen what I did to those children...!" Winner: A 3-way tie!!

8. "That's How..."--A skit that leads up to the next song. Funny, for once.

9. "That's How..."--One of the funniest songs on the record. No one verses; rather, each (sans Eminem) take a catchy "one liner" describing how a certain person, group, or ethnicity "gets f-cked up", to quote the hook. Winner: No one actually verses, although the song is hilarious.

10. "Purple Pills"--the single, a drug celebration. Funny with an addictive beat (and mad bass!). Em starts things out with his standard mom-dis, carrying it through a drug-induced laugh fest. The others each take a verse, with Kon Artis and Kuniva doing the back-and-forth thing. Bizarre finishes things off with his standard potty humor. Descent track, with a sweet harmonica outro. Winner: Kuniva and Kon Artis' duet.

11. "Fight Music"--An excellent angry track. Each member takes his turn violently destroying anyone who gets in his way. Each verse is great, even the one by the notoriously pitiful Bizarre. Kon Artis has the strongest delivery and most chaotic form of lyrical violence ("Kuniving Kon/Artis with a bomb/Strapped to my stomach/screaming 'Let's get it on!'" >BOOM!<). Em closes the set with a brilliant attack on his critics. Winner: Kon Artis for his delivery, although you cannot overlook Em's verbal assault.

12. "Instigator"--Decent song, although Eminem is abscent. Another violence celebration, this one with some hot turntable scratches. Nothing that spectacular. Winner: Swifty, since it's essentially his song.

13. "Pimp Like Me"--Severe womanizing. An OK track, although Em offers nothing more than some funny sideline comments. Winner: Bizarre, I guess, since he is the best at degrading women.

14. "Blow My Buzz"--Another narcotic orgy. Overall, this song is dumb. Winner: All members must deduct two points for contributing to this song.

15. "Obie Trice"--Skit introducing us to Em's latest addition to his label. The guy has a decent flow, but it didn't change my life. I think I'll skip his debut album.

16. "Devil's Night"--Each member (minus Proof) takes a turn at shocking the listener. Em's is the strongest I think, but Bizarre's actually works. The song is OK. Winner: Eminem and Bizarre tie this time.

17. "Steve Berman"--Another skit milked to the point of it being totally unfunny.

18. "Revelation"--With it's tribute to Pink Floyd's "Another Brick in the Wall, pt2", this song venture's into each member's teenage years. Abusive dysfunctional families dominate the themes. One of the best songs on the album, nearly a six-way tie. However, Proof's suicidal closing verse takes it home with his brash delivery. One of the few serious songs on the album. Winner: Proof

19. "Girls"--A hidden track, an Em solo. A brilliant and well-deserved dis on Limp Bizkit, setting the record straight. Makes Fred Durst look like a little girl in a Sunday dress. Great song.

So there you have it. A decent album, with a few weak points. All of Eminem's verses are great, with Kon Artis taking home the trophy for the most talented MC of the group (next to Eminem, of course). Bizarre could be easily thrown out...Hopefully, Kon Artis will release a solo joint soon.

This really is wicked, i bought a day ago and i havnt stopped listenin 2 it. D12 work perfectly 2getha and eminem really shines. D12 r new and I hope they stay around 4 a long time 2 come. This is how I rate the songs 1: Another public service announcement- Funny but not a song

2:S**t can happen: This really dus kick off the album perfectly, the rymins perfect and the beats wicked 4 1/2/5

3: Pistol Pistol: 1 of my fave songs, the chorus stands out and once again the beat is awesome 5/5

4:Bizarre:(skit) Funny the 1st time u hear it but i normally skip it

5: Nasty mind: Great tune and lyrics, not 1 of the best though 3/5

6:Aint nuttin but music: Disses galore in this superb song, Britney, Ben affeck, Baha men, Christina and Whitney Houston shudnt listen 2 it though. Ace. 5/5

7:American Psycho: Very dark and disturbed, eminem raps bout how hes the devil. The rymin is once again brilliant. 4/5

8:Thats how(skit): I dont like skits but u might.Funny

9:Thats how: Great song. I love it. No eminem rap which is a shame. Fantastic tune. 4/5

10: Purple pills: Great harmonica music. The whole crew really shine in this one. Its the new single. 5/5

11:Fight music: Guitar and shoutin in this one. This ones 4 all the guys who get picked on, very expressive, aggressive and impressive.5/5

12:Instigator: Not one of my faves. 3/5

13:Pimp like me: Top chorus and a nice fast flow throughout. 5/5

14: Blow my buzz: Fun song with a funny chorus.3/5

15:Obie Trice(skit): Once again i dont like skits.

16:Devils night: Love it, love it, love it.5/5

17:Steve Berman(skit): This really is a funny skit, a follow up from eminems solo albums.

18:Revelation:My 2nd favorite song on this album, very meaningful. 5/5

19:Girls: This is eminem at his very best! Its only him. Buy this album 4 this song if nothin else. Its awesome...Watch out dj Lethal. The is the best song on the album.

Buy this album u wont regret it.

This is just basically another eminem album but with his buddies along with him. They are less talented than him but still are decent rappers. This cd is very good and it is the best purchase you will make all summer. Even if u dont like Eminem u will like it because he sits back enough on the album to where he lets the rest of his group take control. Plus if u have a system this is a good cd to have. Here are each track reviewed:

1. Another Publice Sefvice Announcement- Um its a stupid skit that is funny at first but after a while u will skip over it.

2.Sh*t Can Happen-Is a pretty good song, the chorus is kinda corny though.

3.Pistol Pistol-Is an excellent song.

4.Bizzare-Is a very funny skit.

5.Nasty Mind-Is a hilarious song and good to pump to.

6.Ain't Nuthin But Music-Is a pretty good song.

7.American Phsyco-Is an awsome but weird song.

8.Thats How-Stupid.

9.Thats How-It is a pretty good song and it is good to bump to.

10.Purple Pills-Awsome song. I never get tired of it. It is one of the albums best tracks.

11.Fight Music-Awsome song. One of the albums best songs.

12.Instigator-It is an alright song. It needs Em in it though.

13.Pimp Like Me-The best song out of the whole cd. It is hilarious and has good lyric moments.

14.Blow My Buzz-Awsome song. It has a tight beat too.

15.Obe Trice-Dumb.

16.Devils Night-Pretty good song. It has a dark anthem to it.

17.Steve Berman-Funny.

18.Revelation-I think this is the most shocking song on the record. It is a very good song too. One of the best on the album.

19.Girls-Um its pretty good but its over long and even though it only has Eminem on it, its just a diss and u usually can sing along to disses.