For years, Encore was considered the low point of Eminem’s career. It signaled the start of a hiatus that lasted years, as his drug problems spiraled out of control. But in the digital age, a strange revisionism has taken place.

Despite the mixed reviews it received upon release, Encore has aged into a cult classic. It captures a specific moment in time where Eminem was transitioning from a provocateur to a veteran. Its influence on "troll-rap" and the experimental side of hip-hop is still felt in the industry today.

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