Stan (song) the song: "'Stan' is a wonderful short story, an astute study in extreme fandom." Sputnik Music described that "Stan's sampling of Dido and use of rain and writing sound effects" make the album versatile. The same critic listed the song in the Recommended Downloads list and reviewed it:If you haven't heard this, you probably make a career out of living under rocks. It tells the story of an obsessive fan who kills themselves because their idol (Eminem) never writes back, and introduces one of the album's key themes – the scary power of fame. Ironic, then, that this album made
Legacy (Eminem song) unchanged, as Eminem wanted to challenge himself. "Legacy" was met with generally positive reviews from music critics. Andy Gill of "The Independent" highlighted "Legacy" as one of the album's best songs. Greg Kot writing for the "Chicago Tribune" said, " "Legacy" reprises the formula for "The Marshall Mathers LP"-era hit "Stan" with introspective rhymes tied to a female vocal hook." Gabriel Alvarez of "Complex" stated, ""Legacy" is a unique entry in Eminem's catalog because it shows an emotional growth that Eminem didn’t always seem capable of. He shoveled shit his entire life and often seemed unable to forgive his mother,