October 26, 2004
Eminem's New Video
Via Salon, Eminem has put out a pretty powerful anti-Bush video for the song "Mosh". Kudos to white boy for risking the alienation of what must be a significant number of his fans in order to make such a timely statement.
I think the frustration and bitterness felt by many of us is eloquently expressed here. Considering the occasionally unsettling imagery of voting as a kind of riot on the streets or violent revolution, I think Eminem may succeed in stimulating certain voters who are more sympathetic towards violence and despise the Democratic party and Kerry as impotent and effeminate.
Hmm . . . I thought for sure a friend of mine had done the opening stuff, but I guess they just ripped him off (he's the same guy who did Waking Life). It's excellent and inspiring to see artists with power stepping up to their responsibilities.
Nonetheless, the song is fucking awful.
So what do you think of it, Ludwig?