: A toxic relationship anthem that was eventually relegated to the deluxe edition.
: Frequently cited by insiders as part of the original sessions. Reconstruction of the "Lost" Tracklist eminem encore original tracklist
Eminem 's 2004 album is often considered a "what if" masterpiece of hip-hop history. While the retail version received mixed reviews for its "goofy" middle section, Eminem has since confirmed that a major security leak in 2003 forced him to scrap the original, high-caliber vision for the project. The Confirmed Original Tracks : A toxic relationship anthem that was eventually
7. Mosh – Survived. The politically charged anti-Bush rallying cry. 8. Puke – Survived. A weird, gross-out track about a toxic relationship (likely recorded before the leak). 9. Spend Some Time – Survived. The R&B-tinged ensemble track. 10. Crazy in Love – Survived. Another toxic relationship song (this was a recurring theme). 11. One Shot 2 Shot – Survived. The D12 posse cut. 12. Encore (Curtains Down) – Survived. The bombastic finale with Dr. Dre and 50 Cent. While the retail version received mixed reviews for
Thanks to interviews, leaked promo discs, and later releases (like Straight From The Lab ), we can reconstruct the intended running order. While slight variations exist, the consensus among Eminem historians is this: