Eminem: EVERY Album Ranked Worst To Best
5. Recovery
Recovery was Eminem's most surprising record upon its release in 2010. Whilst Encore shows a rapper in the midst of an unfortunate addiction and Relapse sees him beginning to return to form, Recovery is Eminem on the top of the world. Sounding more hungry and energised than ever, he shed his Slim Shady persona and shocked fans with the revelation that underneath his daring jokes and social satire, he's actually just a man.
Honest, unflinching, and completely human, this remains Eminem's most personal record, detailing his hidden insecurities, his regrets and his past with spotless lyrics and a more mainstream approach to his style and production.
Some don't like the album as much as others, claiming that it's polish and production quality is far to "pop" sounding for their liking, but that's not fair. Yes, it showcases a cleaner sound than the rapper's earlier stuff, but the lyrics and the meaning are more powerful than ever, and Recovery perfectly shows that no matter what Eminem is not a rapper who's going to go quietly.
Best songs: Love the Way You Lie, Space Bound, Almost Famous, You're Never Over, No Love.