Kamikaze
by Eminem
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2018
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1419 Ratings

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  1. TH_Division2
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Return to form for eminem. Seems like he is hungry again. This style fits great in the modern landscape of rap.
  2. Stayceltic
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    I can't stop listening... He is one of the best lyricists of all time. I can't wait until the next album.
  3. yashnsit
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Perfect beats. Perfect lyrics. The first track being the best and nice guy being the worst, names have been said, shots fired. Slim shady is back. Flow is magical. Best hip hop album in a long time.
  4. Rastin
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is one of the best albums I've ever heard I don't care if some stupid people hate this man...no one can ignore this genius...he is the greatest of all time… Expand
  5. kathyamiller5
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Great album. Shows diversity in his technique/beats. Eminem surprised once again.
  6. Lewisd900
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Em’s rappin and songwriting is top tier on this album. I see music journalists acting like a rapper dissin his critics is new as if Pac, Cube, Jay and many more didn’t do it. The “bitter” rapper narrative they’re pushing is lame.
  7. therealbear
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    Em at his best like he was on all of his albums when it comes to lyrics. But this album is a bit to short with only 11 tracks. It has way to many trap-ish songs, but that might be because he is mocking mumble rappers. He is in a "revolution" mode ... he attacks and easily wins a fight that barely was real with his critics. He again proves that top artists comes with something differentEm at his best like he was on all of his albums when it comes to lyrics. But this album is a bit to short with only 11 tracks. It has way to many trap-ish songs, but that might be because he is mocking mumble rappers. He is in a "revolution" mode ... he attacks and easily wins a fight that barely was real with his critics. He again proves that top artists comes with something different every time, so that is why Kamikaze comes to complete the conceptual success that he had with Relapse, Recovery, The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 and Revival when we talk about the albums he released in his second part of his career. All of this albums brought you something different and that is why he might be the only artist with a legendary complexity when it comes to sound and lyrics adapted for what he is saying at a specific point in his life.… Expand
  8. enri98
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    em surprised everyone once again, his rage for revival bad review and reflects on the tracks,
    his lyrics are perfectly written, and he use a great variety of flows.
    in addiction he managed to put together is style in some new school tracks, showing he is the greatest of all time
  9. jeddi222
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    This is a big improvement from Revival! Its urgency, anger and lyricism is at its greatness here. Although it fallen short by the end with the unneccesary collab and a trash soundtrack. Still this is a return-to-form for the G.O.A.T.
  10. MattyTisback
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    I completely loved this album, Slim Shady is back baby! This is the eminem I like to see!
  11. onfirevasie
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This is just a reply to all of the people that thought the Mid-Aged Slim Shady had lost his track. The guy kills it with a surprise album and creates much hype that a G.O.A.T usually gets (The funny part being that haters reviewing this forget the fact that their reception is going to be considered as a mere "hyped-reaction" which would be overshadowed to the reception to this album).

    I    This is just a reply to all of the people that thought the Mid-Aged Slim Shady had lost his track. The guy kills it with a surprise album and creates much hype that a G.O.A.T usually gets (The funny part being that haters reviewing this forget the fact that their reception is going to be considered as a mere "hyped-reaction" which would be overshadowed to the reception to this album).

    I don't give it a perfect 10 at heart though because of the fact that "Nice Guy" felt like a painful filler where Em didn't pour his heart out in a way he had in the songs previous to it. "Good Guy" tried to save the fall, but that just did it's thing.

    Top Songs : The Ringer, Greatest, Not Alike, Fall

    Songs that are up to the mark : Stepping Stone.

    The song that wasn't just "Em" : Nice Guy    … Expand
  12. TheKillerNL
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This is goooooood man still F*ck Mumble dude this album straight better than every rapper rn you can disagree or not but the fact is **** good
  13. Verse1230
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Best Eminem album in a hot minute! Blinding lyrics, perfect cadence, incredible energy, and whole lot of name of dropping. 3rd best Eminem album ever imo.
  14. Gabriel0211
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is the real comeback! Eminem, who was being highly criticized by his work on Revival (that wasn't that bad), just done one of his best albums. I believe this have much less Pop influence on it, which was good.
    The flow patterns, the cadence, the rhyme schemes, the beats - everything sounded very good.
    This may be the best album since TES.
  15. DeadassTho
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    For an album with only 11 real songs and 7 of them being absolute Bops, I don't see how so many people can be hating on it. yall gotten too used to mumble rap. would be a 10 without good guy and nice guy (both are trash in my opinion)
    This is some absolute heat especially after revival.
  16. alexwojtowich
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Perfection. After the disappointment, that was revival, this delivers on every level. I am glad we got the real slim shady back.
  17. Gamemod
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    Liked 10 out of the 13 song songs of the album. 2 being skits and the song itself being ****
  18. shrekberg
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is Eminem at his best. Reminiscent of the classic 00-02 Eminem where he was taking names and throwing punches. As a fan of Revival, I knew Eminem was pissed and Kamikaze proves that the negative hate has put him back in his place. I'm sick and tired of mumble rap and garbage taking over hip-hop and everyone thinking that Eminem is all washed up and out of his prime. Kamikaze,Kamikaze is Eminem at his best. Reminiscent of the classic 00-02 Eminem where he was taking names and throwing punches. As a fan of Revival, I knew Eminem was pissed and Kamikaze proves that the negative hate has put him back in his place. I'm sick and tired of mumble rap and garbage taking over hip-hop and everyone thinking that Eminem is all washed up and out of his prime. Kamikaze, Eminem's tenth album, and possibly a top 3 effort, will definitely have everyone shut their mouths and realize why Eminem is the greatest artist of all time.… Expand
  19. Connorcox1997
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    EMINEM IS BACK. after his disappointing album Revival, Eminem makes his fans up by dropping a surprise album. This album is pure fire.
  20. AnyThingWorx
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Although personally I didn't hate "Revival", I still think Em needed a return to form, especially after how unfocused "Revival" was, thankfully, "Kamikaze" does exactly that.

    The opening tracks have some really solid rapping abilities and great wordplay with the lyrics, especially THE opener; "The Ringer" with great brag rap and critical of the double standards of criticism and mumble    Although personally I didn't hate "Revival", I still think Em needed a return to form, especially after how unfocused "Revival" was, thankfully, "Kamikaze" does exactly that.

    The opening tracks have some really solid rapping abilities and great wordplay with the lyrics, especially THE opener; "The Ringer" with great brag rap and critical of the double standards of criticism and mumble rap, and has an incredible flow. And leads into the incredibly fast track "Greatest", which criticized all of the rapper who have achieved "so much" when in reality all they have done is over-saturate their content into the mainstream, which ALSO leads into "Lucky You" with Joyner Lucas, with Lucas infuriated that he doesn't have any mainstream awards, even though he's arguably the best out of the breakout rappers lately, with Em switching it up and talking about although he's arguably the greatest, he's being ignored by the mainstream in favor of the **** mumble rap we have today, and with, again, an incredible flow and speed from both artists.

    Next is a Paul Rosenberg skit, which has Paul concerned over Em about the subject of the album, and asking if he doesn't get his way, if he'll do the exact same thing for the next album, and after the next song, Em responds with an angry call and actually going to a Yahoo user's house because he didn't understand a part of Revival, both of which are funny as hell.

    Anyways, between those skis include a song named "Normal" which Em goes into account as to why he can't have a normal relationship, but goes into conclusion that he's also the same and will always have to deal with it.

    But, after the second skit, comes an emotional song called "Stepping Stone", which delves into Em's relationship with D12, why he feels bad for them, but also why he feels some resentment against them. In the end, he calls to their fans that D12 is indeed over, but at the end of the day, everybody in D12 still love each other and are still friends.

    This next song, actually goes direct with Em's criticism with mumble rap, by taking the beat to "Look Alive" and mimicking the Migos flow and the "Bad and Boujee" hook and having Royce da 5'9" provide a verse that's incredible at him failing to understand why mumble rap is so popular, which is supported by Em's verse as he calls out many rappers, including Lil Xan, Lil Yachty, and others who ride off of other rappers' success or are too afraid to go deep into the genre, overall, a great song.

    The title track, "Kamikaze" goes over Em's reaction and everybody else's reaction to the reception of "Revival", going as far as comparing to "FACK", which is widely regarded as Em's worst song. However, the execution is a bit off, as the beat is pretty bad, and although a catchy hook and a solid flow, I feel as if the lyrics could've been better, but, overall, not a terrible song. The next song "Fall" continues with this tone, but he also calls out other rappers such as "Tyler the Creator", whom he actually calls a **** which has been met with some dumb backlash online for no reason, especially considering that, A. Em CENSORS the line, even on the explicit version, and, B. Em has said "WORSE" things with the word **** so, to say the very least, people are overreacting. The beat, though, again, isn't stellar, but the flow and lyrics are much better than the previous song.

    The next two songs: "Nice Guy" and "Good Guy" both feature a "duet" of sorts with Jessie Reyez, with "Nice Guy" being sluggish as hell with insufferable vocals from Reyez, and one of Eminem's worst performances (Excluding most of "Relapse"). The subject matter is actually good, though, as it focuses on Em's struggle with relationships despite being as good as he can. "Good Guy" is, thankfully, much better, with a better performance from both artists, with the same general subject matter, though with better writing, flow, and overall execution with the production as well.

    Unfortunately, the closing track; "Venom" (the title track from the Marvel movie of the same name) isn't all that good, with less than stellar performance from Em, and non-interesting subject matter of being the best, with decent wordplay and good production, far from terrible, but it's just average to bad.

    Overall, though, a great album from Em, with an inspiration in his vocals that we haven't seen in a while (save for "Nice Guy" and "Venom"), amazing rap speed and wordplay, (again, save for "Nice Guy" and "Venom"), great features, (AGAIN, save for "Nice Guy"). and funny as hell skits that don't come so abundantly, this album is a great return to form, rivaling the quality of "Recovery", my main complaint has to be the production, which sounds clunky and lazy. But, again, a great album that I recommend you listen to.

    Best Songs: Greatest, Not Alike, Lucky You, Stepping Stone, Normal, the Paul skits.
    Worst Songs: Nice Guy, Kamikaze, Venom.

    Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  21. Tripleb71
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem is back and he is angry! Em is at his best when he is motivated and the struggles of his last album have motivated him to drop an album that finally combines good hip hop production, his elite lyrical ability, and content all together. This is most likely the best hip hop album of 2018 at this point at the end of a summer that saw many heavy hitters release albums.
  22. Lourson
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    I'm sorry but Kamikaze is pretty good, y'all listening mumble rap to much !
  23. rodericrinehart
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    My oh my. Back after a mediocre Revival, this album is what we needed right now. The flow is still impeccable.
  24. KodiakPL
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    The only songs on this album NOT worth even clicking on and trying out are Nice Guy and Good Guy, both with Jessie Reyez. They are just bad and her vocals are really unpleasant to listen to.
    Otherwise, it's a really good and enjoyable album, I can give it about 8-.
  25. ahmadashi
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Best Eminem album in a hot minute! Blinding lyrics, perfect cadence, incredible energy, and whole lot of name of dropping. 3rd best Eminem album ever imo. The homophobic slurs may seem hard to swallow at this time and age, but in all honesty, it added to the experience. Also, it's Eminem, you should be used to it by now.
  26. Minus7
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is the people craved for. He turns back and slap the **** out of the market...
  27. Chloraseptic
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    That **** is dope. Eminem or maybe I should've said Slim is **** back again.
  28. shadyxv
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    I don't understand! Why you people goes ''Ah ı don't like the new album, he is so overrated **** and mainstream bla bla bla'' this is a not funny. This is stupid. Eminem's career never opening to discussion **** Stay back!
  29. CaP_CooK
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Great album from GOAT.Do not let them breathe Shady. Inevitable last has realized.
  30. ANGR
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JESUS BACKKK!! SHADY’S BACKKK!!! Btw I'm not a mumble rap fan
    Em is in my top five list
    This album is really good, but no way it's the "best hip hop album is yearssssssss"    … Expand
  31. Dgdrfg
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is pure fire. I think that, nowadays, Em could make a masterpiece and still get criticism and bad reviews; it seems that lately nothing he does is good for the critics and most of the fans. Ok, Revival was disappointing (even if 5-6 tracks were really good), but this doesn’t mean that we have to hate on Eminem and have prejudices on his new works. This album is dope, it has the powerThis is pure fire. I think that, nowadays, Em could make a masterpiece and still get criticism and bad reviews; it seems that lately nothing he does is good for the critics and most of the fans. Ok, Revival was disappointing (even if 5-6 tracks were really good), but this doesn’t mean that we have to hate on Eminem and have prejudices on his new works. This album is dope, it has the power of old school hip hop and the freshness of clever and violent lyrics. Good job Em.… Expand
  32. ozibaykan
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super album for stream and listen. Shady is f’ckn great. Pretty average. Even if it's the best album he's put out in a decade. Decent production and some pretty great lyrics at points but no consistency.… Expand
  33. Jonsnow123
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Eminem is back with a response album after the utterly disappointing and infamous Revival. He is certainly more hungry and hits the mark more often than not this time around. Eminem is at his best writing with his back against the wall. However people should be able to criticize revival which Eminem clearly hasn't understood, u don't have to be a hater to understand revival is wack.Eminem is back with a response album after the utterly disappointing and infamous Revival. He is certainly more hungry and hits the mark more often than not this time around. Eminem is at his best writing with his back against the wall. However people should be able to criticize revival which Eminem clearly hasn't understood, u don't have to be a hater to understand revival is wack.

    Anyways Eminem tries to drop multiple bombs on his Kamikaze mission, most are funny and hit the mark while some fall flat and feel unjust. The Tyler diss was uncalled for, he is probably not offended by the slur, but Tyler deserves more respect than "Tyler create nothing" flower boy was a masterpiece miles better than revival. Tyler called out revival but previously defended relapse, Em seems weak.

    But all in all em blasts through with much better beats and production values, putting more or less the choppy robotic flow aside, and puts his heart into dropping lyrical bombs and entertaining hardcore fans. To say that Eminem won't make any new fans after this is an understatement. Props to em for bringing the old skits back, and i liket that he addressed the D12 inner circle beef in stepping stone.

    Favorite tracks: Kamikaze, The Ringer, Stepping Stone, Fall, Lucky you

    Least favorite: Venom(although it is for a soundtrack), Normal, Good/Nice guy    … Expand
  34. MrNotMatthew
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    As a fan, I'd say it's his best work since Relapse. In terms of lyricism and production it's not quite on the same level as his first 3 albums, but definitely makes a change from the generic breakup themes (although some tracks still include a hint of this) and rock rap samples from Revival, MMLP2 and Recovery. Still has the same few tracks that lower the standard of the rest of the album,As a fan, I'd say it's his best work since Relapse. In terms of lyricism and production it's not quite on the same level as his first 3 albums, but definitely makes a change from the generic breakup themes (although some tracks still include a hint of this) and rock rap samples from Revival, MMLP2 and Recovery. Still has the same few tracks that lower the standard of the rest of the album, Nice Guy is a good example of this. However, The Ringer, Greatest, Stepping Stone and Venom are the most enjoyable songs I've heard from him in a while. Was also nice to see a return of the Paul Rosenburg skits. If this turns out to be his last album, which is expected, then I'm glad he went out with what we know Eminem best for - speaking his mind and showing little mercy for his critics, instead of a sub par output with Revival.… Expand
  35. SuchiB14
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem, back on form again. Kamikaze is a great comeback from Revival, the lyrics are great, the production is the best I've seen on his albums in a while, and his flow is masterly. A few careers were also ruined in this album, R.I.P. This is the Eminem from the early days, confident with flow on point and a thirst for his enemy's blood. There are only 1 or 2 average or below average songsEminem, back on form again. Kamikaze is a great comeback from Revival, the lyrics are great, the production is the best I've seen on his albums in a while, and his flow is masterly. A few careers were also ruined in this album, R.I.P. This is the Eminem from the early days, confident with flow on point and a thirst for his enemy's blood. There are only 1 or 2 average or below average songs on the album which are made up for by his lyrical genius. This is by far (i.m.o) his best album in the latter half of his career. I'm looking forward to how he will continue after this masterpiece. 10/10… Expand
  36. akgulcanberk
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is the sound of Eminem with his back against the wall, and this has led to some of his most invigorated writing in years--albeit with some troubling lyrical results. Whether he'll be able to maintain this level of energy into his next project is up for debate; for now though, any inspiration is promising.
  37. madalenabranco
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    No one can lyrically beat this man. Great album. The attention it's getting with 0 promotion proves it.
  38. CertifiedGamer
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Ignore the journalist as they are a bunch of SJWs who aren't fans of music but just looking for something to complain about like everything else they do, what they want is censorship and wish for everything to be like the movie 1984. This album is fire and the only people who don't like it are people who get offended over everything.
  39. CraigEchols
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    As a person who was thinking Eminem was losing his way on Revival, while Kamikaze will never touch his older work (he was a different person with different motivations then), glad to see Em is still hungry to eat these wack a** mumble rappers.
  40. flagflayer
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Pretty good album I'd say, definitely had fun listening to it. Some songs are better, others are more "meh".

    Overall an 8/10 if you ask me.
  41. KingCobra516
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Finally this is the Eminem we have been waiting for since The Eminem Show. He is back!
  42. TheGreatestDogg
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The album is the best Eminem has released since The Eminem Show while some would argue the Marshall Mathers LP 2 is better. The Hooks, flows and beats are all on point and work well together. The same good Eminem lyrics are also over the beats, which is ofcourse the biggest plus.
  43. NedsonMelo
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Ótima maneira de retornar ao jogo após desapontar com Revival. Kamikaze tá fantástico!
  44. tygct
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Love the prods, it is notably better than Revival.
    Slim Shady strikes again.
  45. MeinosKaen
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    ... Let me tell you a little story.

    When Revival came out, I didn't completely hate it. I listened to it all the way through, a couple times... And then I realized I didn't want to listen to it again. That shocked me so much... You have no idea. Now, this morning... I wake up... And I discover that he had dropped a new Album... And I've had it on repeat the whole day. I just wish I    ... Let me tell you a little story.

    When Revival came out, I didn't completely hate it. I listened to it all the way through, a couple times... And then I realized I didn't want to listen to it again. That shocked me so much... You have no idea.

    Now, this morning... I wake up... And I discover that he had dropped a new Album... And I've had it on repeat the whole day. I just wish I didn't have other things to do this weekend, because I would do nothing but listen to it if possible.    … Expand
  46. minmem
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    the **** GOAT is back **** mumble **** not a single song is bad , stan all the way
  47. Sh4dy8
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    If you say this album is wack, you're probably too young or too dissolved in hate to realize and comprehend the excellence this album has put forward. Lyrics, flow, production, beat, punchlines and passion in one single album is the rarest combination you could hope for. This album does justice to this combination.
    Out of the 13 tracks, only 2 I'd say are average or below average. I'd    If you say this album is wack, you're probably too young or too dissolved in hate to realize and comprehend the excellence this album has put forward. Lyrics, flow, production, beat, punchlines and passion in one single album is the rarest combination you could hope for. This album does justice to this combination.
    Out of the 13 tracks, only 2 I'd say are average or below average. I'd ignore those tracks because of the others. Hip-Hop isn't dead.    … Expand
  48. SaucyTryhard
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem's best album in years! We all missed you, Slim Shady. Save us from the mumble rap
  49. rabbit11
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is great!!!! Em is hot!! so so hot! Music is top!!!!!!
  50. Parker4179
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Loved it. Eminem goes crazy, this one reminds me a lot of the old eminem. I thank the haters for this masterpiece
  51. PaulYordan
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    Dissing rappers/celebrities, amazing flow, constant rage in his lyrics and funny skits! SLIM SHADY IS BACK! Better than Revival and the same as Good than the Marshall Mathers LP 2. I have not seen eminem with that anger in his lyrics since The Eminem Show in 2002. In addition, it contains the return of slim shady with an air of modernity that turns the album into a classic based onDissing rappers/celebrities, amazing flow, constant rage in his lyrics and funny skits! SLIM SHADY IS BACK! Better than Revival and the same as Good than the Marshall Mathers LP 2. I have not seen eminem with that anger in his lyrics since The Eminem Show in 2002. In addition, it contains the return of slim shady with an air of modernity that turns the album into a classic based on todays standards of Hip Hop. However, I think some tracks could have better productions and beats. Despite that, this is the best thing i ever heard from eminem since 2013.… Expand
  52. mirow
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is amazing. Eminem is back baby and god dammit he snapped. We stan
  53. milanstruyf
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Lyrics are as always the best in the game. I'm suprised by its release, sure I'm not the only one.
  54. tonedover1
    Aug 31, 2018
    7
    A return to better form, but not a classic Em album. The production has a more modern sound. His acerbic hatred and seething being the featured theme. Still several tracks where slurs come into play and they hamper the songs - Em should be past that at this point in his career. Highlights include: The Ringer, The Greatest, and Venom
  55. rynotbraun
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Enjoyed it more on the first listen than Revival. Wish their was more Slim Shady on this album though.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    Kamikaze finds Marshall Mathers revelling in his Slim Shady rabid underdog role, fulminating at critics, boggling at Lil Yachty, and sneering at the Migos flow on Not Alike. How riveting all this finger-wagging is probably depends upon your birth date.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Sep 7, 2018
    78
    Fans clamoring for the old Marshall Mathers should stream the old album or hell, rent it from the library or something. After being faced with nothing to prove as the highest-selling rapper of all-time, Eminem’s found another challenge in perfecting the new style he’s put on display.
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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 7, 2018
    40
    As sheer performance, Eminem's vocals remain a thing of wonder, which is why it's so dispiriting to hear him circling the drain, relying on old tricks instead of expanding his worldview. He has the musical skills to mature; he's just refusing to let himself act his age.
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