I love it. This is exactly what I wanted from Em. I didn't hate on Recovery, but it wasn't the Em I really wanted back. I wanted that MMLP / Eminem Show era Em, and that's what I hear in this song. Perfect. I was worried after Survival that it was going to be Recovery 2! That song better not be on MMLP2. EDIT: Also, love that he gave a shout out to Kendrick.
Neither did I. I love Recovery and Relapse, not my favorites, but they are great, and I try not to be one of those fans who put any pressure on the artists I love. I know I'm going to love this album because it's just more Em. I don't care if it's "New Em", "Old Em", whatever, I actually prefer hearing new stuff and see artists take different directions. And this just kind of has a really nice balance, newish sounds, his old high pitched voice at times... I like it a lot. The more I listen to it the more I like it. I like Survival, but not nearly as much as this. I want this album to drop so bad, honestly didn't think we'd see the next Em album til next year.I didn't hate on Recovery
I like Survival too - every line is hard hitting and his word play on it masterful. However, it is "Recovery-style" so I don't want it on an album titled MMLP2. I don't think it would fit at all. Em is too conceptual to go that direction anyway so I'm not worried.