Eminem - Space Bound
Producer: Jim Jonsin
Album: Recovery
Label: Shady/Aftermath/Interscope
Eminem has had so much success from Recovery, it almost seems unfair for him to be releasing a fourth single. However, with the help of producer Jim Jonsin, Em’s back again with Space Bound - but will it be radio worthy? Jonsin crafts an acoustic guitar driven, mellow instrumental that sets up nicely for a catchy hook, much the way Love the Way You Lie was constructed. However, unlike Eminem’s Grammy nominated smash, Space Bound doesn’t have the heavy percussion and true hip-hop feel that Alex Da Kid provided on Way You Lie. On the mic, Em’s lyrics are similar to most of his work on Recovery, as he speaks on the struggle he must overcome and more specifically the love battle that he is going through, and although the heartfelt rhymes give you a lot to think about, this doesn’t necessarily stand out from many of the album’s other songs. Still, given Mr. Mathers impressive track record, even if your local hip-hop station doesn’t pick it up, I think we can expect to see Space Bound ruling the Top 40 chart for weeks to come.
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DJ Booth Crew Total Ratings: 8792 |
Is there any doubt? Looking at the remaining options on "Recovery" for a single selection, "Space Bound" was a no brainer.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 481 |
Personally, I would have picked "Won't Back Down" as the single. But that's just my opinion. This is still one of my favorites from the album and the hook has been stuck in my head the last couple days.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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My favorite song on the album, but I'm not sure how much radio play it will get.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1237 |
One of my least favorites from the album, but I never really gave it much attention. I think its great that its a single, I haven't worn it out yet.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Extremely happy this is the next single. By far one of his best songs ever, IMO. The lyrics aren't anything to marvel over, but the chorus is pure gold and gives this song replay value. Once you figure out what the hook is saying and how it ties into Em's lyrics, the emotion of the song can nearly drown you. Amazing song.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1233 |
This is so old though. I don't see why this is just now a booth feature. It's not like the song just came out or anything. Don't understand the delay. But yea this is a no-brainer classic here people.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 5353 |
Definitely one of the better songs on the album
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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decent
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Em's lyric's are always on point
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 735 |
VERY GOOD CHOICE AS A SINGLE. this was one of the best tracks in the album. i m so glad he made it as a single.
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| Posted on Feb 17, 2011 |
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Finally, this was my favorite track off Recovery. Listen closely, Jim Jonsin Killed It and it's the Hip-Hop of "way you lie" will call it... GENIUS WOrk.
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 909 |
@PrIc3Le$$ As the synopsis for this song states above, this is Em's new single for his album. DJBooth posts songs when they're officially released as singles, or for promotion, etc.
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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production and hook are MAGIC, dr strange magic before his hands got broken by hulk. But Eminem's screaming......I mean who decided to give the mic to black bolt???
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 185 |
One of my favorite songs off of a really dope album. Em goes crazy lyrically on this one. Not feelin the chorus too much but its aight and the beat is straight
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 544 |
Yes my favorite song off Recovery. This is kind of slow since No Love was released back in the fall but but better late then never. Great lyrics and Jim Jonsin's production is amazing but I can't get over that hook. I don't even know half of what's being said but damn it's catchy. Another hit for Em.
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1026 |
The best choice for a new single.
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1052 |
This track is definately has a softer tone when compared to "the way you lie" despite the lyrics being similar. But it does kinds sum up the lyrics of "the way you lie". So I guess you can consider thi the conclusion.
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Don't think i'd have picked this as a single. But i'm sure he knows better. Not a standout cut from Recovery but its still a very good song. Is he talking about a girl or drugs?
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 5353 |
@fuego he's talkin about hip hop
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 676 |
Eminem's lyrics are damn slick .......cool Track
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| Posted on Feb 18, 2011 |
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"this doesn’t necessarily stand out from many of the album’s other songs"
are u kidding me...Ive talked to plenty of people about the album, read plenty of reviews, and most say the same thing: this is one of the best tracks and definitely should be a single I'm still playing this song even though Recovery came out what seems to be a long ass time ago |
| Posted on Feb 19, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 216 |
It'll be a smash, definitely one of the best songs on the album.
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2011 |
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Wow... is there a 6 star option?
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 936 |
Nice Job Em.
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 20, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1063 |
I wouldn't have chose this as a single but Em's verses are tight.
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 21, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 353 |
i can say he is one of the most humble rappers
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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i'm happy em is back but this song is not good
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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Personally, there seems to be a bit of hype about Eminem recently, i don't think this is the best track of his. But for the radio, yeah some fans will be impressed.
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| Posted on Feb 22, 2011 |
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I think em is a world class rapper but personally i never was wowed in the way some are by him only where he brings it and when he does i always consider them to be greats so when i say that an em tune is banging i mean its amazing, extraordinary, riveting, moving whatever you want to call it...this song kills it wot an amazing individual bit long winded but he smashed this not sure it will go down with everyone aswell but personally i love it
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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Eminem is one of the best rappers. This song is a must listhen to.
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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diss song has meaning teww itt
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| Posted on Feb 23, 2011 |
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One of the better songs and one of my favorites from the album. Interesting single choice. I have no idea how this will fair on the charts.
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| Posted on Feb 24, 2011 |
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| Posted on Feb 25, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 2303 |
@JRTheWriter, I completely disagree with you, this song stands out ALOT on the album and he's probably released it as a fourth single because he knew his fanbase loves it. It's different to his normal stuff, amazing hook & bridge. Gives it his all on the verses, don't know what you are on about, this is as classic as Eminem gets.
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2011 |
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Resident DJ Total Ratings: 1783 |
Wow Em is amazing. Duh
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| Posted on Feb 28, 2011 |
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talkin 2 myself was the best song on the album. why hasn't it become a single?
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 01, 2011 |
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| Posted on Mar 02, 2011 |
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Powerful lyrics, love the beat and everything about it!
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| Posted on Mar 12, 2011 |
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DJ Booth Member Total Ratings: 324 |
I am a real big fan of Em, but now what I do not feel this track, to me, mediocre.
sorry Em |
| Posted on Mar 12, 2011 |
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I personally don't feel emimnem and his newly found sobriety. He's just like everyone else now and workin with anybody like Puffy now. His first 3 albums were total fire, now, I can't even stand listening to him. that being said, track is weak...
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2011 |
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I Love this one :)
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| Posted on Mar 17, 2011 |
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nice
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| Posted on Mar 29, 2011 |
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