The album features more comedic themes and lyrics than Eminem's previous albums. Bush and a parody towards Michael Jackson. The album contains several lyrical themes, most notably Eminem's opposition to then- President of the United States George W. As reflected on the album cover-Eminem taking a bow-the album was widely considered to be Eminem's final album of new material. Its release date was originally set for November 17, 2004, but Eminem moved the release date to five days earlier after the album was leaked to the internet. It was released on November 12, 2004, by Aftermath Entertainment, Shady Records, and Interscope Records.
Encore (stylized as ƎNCORE) is the fifth studio album by American rapper Eminem.
