On the heels of last year’s Relapse is this year’s Recovery: Eminem’s new concept album and sonic 180. He’s continuing on the path to maturity and sobriety, and, given that he spent a good part of 2005 through 2008 binging on pills and booze, this release proves he’s already undergone a vast improvement. If first single “Not Afraid” is any indication, the album’s sure to feature triumphant, orchestral arrangements, backed by pulsating beats, heavy bass and Shady’s vicious wit. Unlike previous albums, Recovery is the rapper’s first album without a single appearance from Dre. Instead, Eminem’s latest will feature pop princesses like Pink and Rihanna — certainly a departure from what we know of the often misogynistic Mathers (after all, it was only 10 years ago when he was taking shots at Christina Aguilera on “The Real Slim Shady”). Since then Eminem’s been on quite the rollercoaster, alternating between musical genius and personal crash-and burns — perhaps now he has finally beaten his demons.