The reviews (from the few who heard it) were dismissive. The most common criticism? In the Detroit underground, he was accused of being a Nas and AZ clone. One local radio station refused to play “Infinite” because listeners thought it was a forgotten Nas B-side.
While "Infinite" may not be a masterpiece, it is an important piece of Eminem's discography. It provides a glimpse into the development of one of hip-hop's most influential artists and showcases his early talent. If you're a die-hard Eminem fan or a hip-hop enthusiast, "Infinite" is worth a listen to appreciate the roots of his greatness. eminem's first album
Infinite was pressed as a limited run of approximately 500-1000 cassettes and vinyl records. Eminem sold them out of the trunk of his 1985 Ford LTD at local record stores and hip-hop clubs. Commercially, it was a complete disaster. He later admitted in his book The Way I Am that he was lucky to sell 70 copies. The reviews (from the few who heard it) were dismissive