Eminem Encore Original Tracklist — Portable

's 2004 album Encore is famous for being drastically altered after several high-quality tracks leaked online in late 2003. This forced Eminem to record new material in a matter of hours, leading to the "goofy" songs like "Rain Man" and "Big Weenie" that defined the released version.

While an official "original" tracklist was never formally published, Eminem has confirmed several songs that were intended for the main album before the leaks. Confirmed "OG" Tracks (Pre-Leak)

These songs were recorded during the initial Encore sessions and were meant for the standard release:

"We As Americans": Confirmed by Eminem as the original opening track for the album. It was eventually relegated to the deluxe edition bonus disc.

"Bully": A major diss track aimed at Benzino and Ja Rule. Eminem stated this was intended to follow "We As Americans" in the tracklist.

"Love You More": Another confirmed track from the original sessions that was moved to the bonus disc after leaking. eminem encore original tracklist

"Christopher Reeves": Originally the seventh track on the album. It was pulled last minute following the actor's death in October 2004 and later released as "Brand New Dance" on The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce).

"Monkey See Monkey Do": Leaked alongside "Bully" and "We As Americans" in the Straight from the Lab bootleg. Many fans and historians believe it was intended for the album's aggressive, diss-heavy original vision. The Replacements

After the leaks, Eminem recorded several tracks very quickly—some in as little as 25–40 minutes—to fill the gaps. These are widely considered the "replacement" songs that changed the album's tone:

The original tracklist for Eminem's 'Encore' album, released in 2004, is as follows:

  1. "We Made You"
  2. "Like Toy Soldiers"
  3. "My 1st Single"
  4. "Mosh"
  5. "Revelation"
  6. "My Dad's Gone Crazy"
  7. "6 Foot 7 Foot"
  8. "My Name"
  9. "A.B.R.A.C.A.D.A.B.R.A."
  10. "Best Friend"
  11. "Crack a Bottle"
  12. "Just Lose It"
  13. "Going Through Changes"
  14. "E.R. Doc"
  15. "Snitch"

However, one significant track often mentioned in discussions about 'Encore' but not on this list is 'Cleanin' Out My Closet.' Interestingly, due to label interference and controversy surrounding some lyrics, 'Encore' was initially planned to have more tracks. 's 2004 album Encore is famous for being

There are numerous fan discussions and alternate tracklists proposed; however, it's essential to differentiate between actual released songs versus concepts/potential collaborations not officially included.

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What Was Lost: Analyzing the Original Tracklist

Had the original Encore been released, it would be remembered very differently. Here is why:

1. No "Mockingbird" as a Single?

In the original tracklist, "Mockingbird" (track 6) sat alongside "Like Toy Soldiers" and "Mosh." It was intended as a deep album cut, not a lead single. The tone was somber from the start. "We As Americans" opens the album with a tense guitar riff and Eminem rapping: "I'm just a man, but I'm the leader of a whole nation / Amazing, the shit that I'm tastin'..." It is directly political, angry, and sharp. "We Made You" "Like Toy Soldiers" "My 1st

Why the Change? The "Leak" vs. The "Artistic Crisis"

The Official Story: Songs leaked online, so he wrote new ones in two days. The Real Story (per Eminem in 2005): Eminem was suffering from severe insomnia and pill addiction. He admitted that after Mosh and Toy Soldiers, he felt the album was "too heavy." He intentionally wrote the silly songs (Big Weenie, Ass Like That, Rain Man) because he couldn't face performing the dark, angry material live every night.

"I didn't want to get on stage and yell about the President for two hours. So I made jokes." – Eminem, Spin Magazine 2005.

The Aftermath: Why the Replacement Songs Were Rushed

Eminem has since admitted that the replacement songs—the ones that defined the public’s negative perception of Encore—were recorded in a "stupid, pill-induced haze." On Encore, you can hear the difference in vocal quality.

In his 2022 interview with Sway in the Morning, Eminem explicitly said: "If the leak never happened, Encore would have been a classic. I had a masterpiece and I threw it away because I was scared. I replaced it with fart jokes."

Original album tracklist (standard U.S. edition)

  1. Curtains Up (Skit)
  2. Evil Deeds
  3. Never Enough (featuring 50 Cent)
  4. Yellow Brick Road
  5. Like Toy Soldiers
  6. Mosh
  7. Puke
  8. My 1st Single
  9. Paul (Skit)
  10. Rain Man
  11. Big Weenie
  12. Just Lose It
  13. One Shot 2 Shot (featuring D12)
  14. Encore/Curtains Down (featuring Dr. Dre and 50 Cent)