Personally, this is the Eminem that I like the best. I like this song a lot better then any other leak aside from I Need A Doctor just because it has so much substance and emotion. Shit is mad personal. And that's what I feel separate's Em's good work from his great work. He's always been good at letting his listeners into his life and clearly uses rap as a means to cope and this song is just that.
I do not care when this song was recorded as that's irrelevant to me. Drugs or not, I'm willing to place a bet that says Eminem cried in the booth several times while trying to record this song which probably explains why he sounds so sad and because of what happened but that obviously goes with out saying.
The song has been out for a couple of days now so I can't say whether or not it's better or worse then You're Never Over but it's definitely close. The sad beat, tone of voice, and content separate this song from anything to come out since his comeback.
And for that guy calling people 'sad bastards' because we think this song is dope.. how ignorant and close minded can you be? This song is awesome in my opinion.