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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  3. Negative: 148 out of 1419
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  1. ingeeruline
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    I think overall the album was great. What I was most surprised about was that a couple of songs I listened to the first time didn´t really seem that good and didn´t click, but then as I listened again and focused on the message, wordplay etc then I really started to love all of them. One thing I really want to point out tho is that people/fans really disliked the Revival album and saidI think overall the album was great. What I was most surprised about was that a couple of songs I listened to the first time didn´t really seem that good and didn´t click, but then as I listened again and focused on the message, wordplay etc then I really started to love all of them. One thing I really want to point out tho is that people/fans really disliked the Revival album and said that they wanted Slim Shady back. Then came out Kamikaze which actually IS more like Slim Shady and it gets a lot of bashing again for being too angry, dissing etc. I think this is a bit sad and that Em really tries to put out music that he thinks his fans will like...and they still want something else. I hope the majority of people who listen to this album get how genius it is.… Expand
  2. bastiaanm33
    Dec 10, 2018
    6
    Agressive Eminem is back with "Kamikaze", a 13-song, 46 minute album.

    The album is very inconsistent, with a few high points, but overall disappointing again. The Joyner Lucas collaboration Lucky You is one of those highlights, where, just as with Not Alike, Em flows magnificently over some modern trap-beats. The skits with Paul Rosenberg are well-implemented as well, a nice change in a    Agressive Eminem is back with "Kamikaze", a 13-song, 46 minute album.

    The album is very inconsistent, with a few high points, but overall disappointing again. The Joyner Lucas collaboration Lucky You is one of those highlights, where, just as with Not Alike, Em flows magnificently over some modern trap-beats. The skits with Paul Rosenberg are well-implemented as well, a nice change in a time where skits are slowly disappearing.

    But besides the highlights there are also some forgettable tracks, which don't add much to the album. If these were to be cut, it would be a 8/10 album. But for now, a 6/10 is a fair rating to me.

    Favourite tracks: The Ringer, Greatest, Lucky You, Not Alike
    Worst tracks: Venom, Nice Guy, Good Guy    … Expand
  3. MarcusOcean2
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    This is a masterpiece album in which Slim Shady’s return from Framed (revival) and good old Em in general. MASTERPIECE
  4. T1m2
    Nov 21, 2018
    10
    Em kills it on this album, the critics are just butthurt because he shredded their asses on this album, no worries though the fans are standing behind this one.
  5. DefiningYou
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    Kamikaze was a big improvement from revival. The ringer, Greatest, Lucky you, Not alike, Fall, And venom were all great songs on the album. He's returned to his original form years ago.
  6. chris_j_feher
    Nov 6, 2018
    5
    I consider myself an Eminem fan, and with that said, this was not his best work. Compared to his previous albums, Kamikaze really lacked on both the lyrical and instrumental side. The only reason it wasn't a complete flop, was that the track Lucky You became really popular. This was mostly due to the fact that Joyner Lucas' role in it was very good, and in my opinion, it was also the onlyI consider myself an Eminem fan, and with that said, this was not his best work. Compared to his previous albums, Kamikaze really lacked on both the lyrical and instrumental side. The only reason it wasn't a complete flop, was that the track Lucky You became really popular. This was mostly due to the fact that Joyner Lucas' role in it was very good, and in my opinion, it was also the only track that Eminem was able to deliver the old Slim Shady vibe that we all wanted.… Expand
  7. Bork
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    Revival got bad scores and Eminem is back at the game to respond that he is not scared of critics (us) and nobody in the world
    The beats are really good but not good as other albums, I thought it would get boring just listening him to always talk about critics and other rapper haters, but it doesn't get any boring when the lyrics and beats are that good!
    and yes the Album doesn't have    Revival got bad scores and Eminem is back at the game to respond that he is not scared of critics (us) and nobody in the world
    The beats are really good but not good as other albums, I thought it would get boring just listening him to always talk about critics and other rapper haters, but it doesn't get any boring when the lyrics and beats are that good!
    and yes the Album doesn't have any "Deep" Meaning like REVIVAL and other albums had (even tho Revival had bad scores it did had the meaning in every of the song) imo its okay on this album (this was the first place why Eminem made "Kamikaze" to respond to critics) but I hope it will not STAY like this.    … Expand
  8. Oisinoc
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Pretty good, he goes off and raps his ass off, would have maybe been a 9 if he'd cut out nice guy and good guy
  9. ProShady
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    this album was one of the best with fall, the ringer, lucky you being apart of my top ten Eminem songs of all time
  10. cyncalis
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    work of art. My personal favourite. A work of absolute art. Fantastic and great
  11. dannydboh
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    I didn't liked Revival but this album is great,I think Revival was an experiment. Finally he is back with his best style!
  12. 3vilTwin
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Great production,great content and awesome lyrics. Em really surprised everyone with this album.
  13. ethanct86
    Oct 16, 2018
    9
    Hell yeah, this is the Eminem I want. But next album I want something more than just dissing the current state of the industry. (Just keep the flow and production, okay?)
  14. PR_BlackBoy
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    This Album Is Awesome !!! Every Tracks are Great . Just Gonna Say " Slim Shady is Back Again , This Time Madder than ever ! & Angrier ;)) "
  15. rickety_wrecked
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    A very fun album, and lyrically speaking, it is one of his best. This album, to me, is like a mixture of "The Eminem Show," and "Marshall Mathers LP," so yeah, it is pretty good. It even has high replayability.
  16. Jms161230
    Oct 7, 2018
    9
    With this surprise release, the best-selling rapper of all time proves just why, after more than two decades, he still remains the best in the game. He reinvents himself with each record and “Kamikaze” is no exception. Longtime fans, however, will immediately notice some parallels to the music released by his earlier Slim Shady persona. Overall, another excellent album to add to Eminem’sWith this surprise release, the best-selling rapper of all time proves just why, after more than two decades, he still remains the best in the game. He reinvents himself with each record and “Kamikaze” is no exception. Longtime fans, however, will immediately notice some parallels to the music released by his earlier Slim Shady persona. Overall, another excellent album to add to Eminem’s remarkable and record-breaking discography.… Expand
  17. Gamer4etoBG
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Awesome album. Since it was released I can't stop listening to it. Like literally. That is what I listen. Everyday. All day.
  18. Yeezyducky
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    This album is not that bad when it comes to the music, it has a point, and it's not as poppy as revival (which was abysmal), but this album is basically all diss tracks, not fun.
  19. ShadyWolf
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    I m from INDIA. And the only rap artist i had ever heard is Marshall Mathers .. and I m happy not listened to mumble raps. Shoutout to Joyner,royce da 5'9 and SLIM SHADY ... the night of aug 31st and it was around 12 am... spent whole night listening to ringer... wowww... Once a god..always a RAP GOD
  20. fireyose
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    Is it a perfect album? No. But it is a representation of some of the best MC'n I have ever heard from Eminem. This man needs a fire under his ass to really fuel his core skill set. Makes sense looking back at his career. Always the target, and his albums, the good ones, are a shot back at the criticism. Anyway, Loved it.

    Favorite Songs: - The Ringer - Greatest - Lucky You - Not    Is it a perfect album? No. But it is a representation of some of the best MC'n I have ever heard from Eminem. This man needs a fire under his ass to really fuel his core skill set. Makes sense looking back at his career. Always the target, and his albums, the good ones, are a shot back at the criticism. Anyway, Loved it.

    Favorite Songs:
    - The Ringer
    - Greatest
    - Lucky You
    - Not Alike
    - Fall
    - Kamikaze    … Expand
  21. Hell_Mell12
    Sep 29, 2018
    6
    While the album contains no common theme or overall message, it provides the listener with some very thought provoking literary devices...as does all of Shady's projects. In short, the lyricism wasn't enough to overshadow the "rambling". It's good for what it attempts to accomplish but albums are meant to convey a message, this album is equivalent to a 46 minute diss track. This album isWhile the album contains no common theme or overall message, it provides the listener with some very thought provoking literary devices...as does all of Shady's projects. In short, the lyricism wasn't enough to overshadow the "rambling". It's good for what it attempts to accomplish but albums are meant to convey a message, this album is equivalent to a 46 minute diss track. This album is much better than Revival from a structural standpoint but the "choppy" cadence & lack of a feasible topic overshadows that. I'd recommend this 100% to an Eminem fan, for others its a good 1-2 time listen.… Expand
  22. RayRay415
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kamikaze really is a return to form of old Eminem. A lot of the songs hit hard lyrically and most of his songs in the past are just that, deep hard hitting songs. If you listen carefully to his lyrics and look up the meaning to those lyrics you appreciate how important Em is to the hip-hop scene that has been overly saturated by mumble rap in which he focuses his rage towards. People that say "this album isn't anything special" and "he just raps fast woopdidoo" don't understand true hip-hop and how powerful the words that are spoken are. People like that just want a catchy beat with lyrics that don't mean anything.

    Get this album if you want to listen to real hip-hop with meaningful lyrics. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  23. eva3si0n
    Sep 24, 2018
    8
    Excellent album from the best white turnips performers. Of course the best composition is Venom. But also Greatest with Humble echoes is other than Kendrick Lamar. And so I didn't expect from Eminem новго an album in 2018.
  24. Vlyyk
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    unexpected bag of goodness - thanks for showing me Joyner and Jessie.
    I only did not like Normal that much - but overall this is great album - insta buy for my old car CD player :D
  25. orangeDoorhinge
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    Em needed to bounce back after Revival and he did just that with Kamikaze. He comes out swinging with bars that remind me of vintage Shady. I've seen people saying that he came off as petty for taking shots at the younger generation but Em is at his best when he's **** on other people. Going forward I'd like to see more emphasis on the musicality but overall I was very pleased.
  26. Wenderson
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This is Eminem's best album since The Eminem Show. Some hooks could be done better, but the wordplay on this is out of his world. Plus, he got his lost identity back (since Recovery), what made his albuns since then decay in quality (Recovery, MMLP2, Revival). 8 for the album + 2 for going at mumblerap.
  27. Exlipse
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    This album is fire. Em is back and taking no prisoners. The features by Joyner and Royce are excellent as well. The beat is on point with the lyrical hits.
  28. DamonAubergine
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    Kamikaze is a showcase of what Eminem is really capable of. The lyrical flow and content that has always made him a standout figure in Hip Hop has returned for this album. With features from Joyner Lucas, who has an extremely bright future, and Royce Da 5"9, who brings a nostalgic tone from the Bad Meets Evil era. Jessie Reyez also brings a new type of voice to Eminem's music, with anKamikaze is a showcase of what Eminem is really capable of. The lyrical flow and content that has always made him a standout figure in Hip Hop has returned for this album. With features from Joyner Lucas, who has an extremely bright future, and Royce Da 5"9, who brings a nostalgic tone from the Bad Meets Evil era. Jessie Reyez also brings a new type of voice to Eminem's music, with an equally rough tone as the man himself, but in the female version.

    The main criticism of this album has been that Em sounds like hes 'wining' instead of firing back. But the 'come and get me attitude' from the old Slim Shady era has returned and overrides any sense of 'wining' that people may focus on.

    This album is not the best hip hop album of the year but it is probably the most lyrically impressive, and certainly Eminem's best for a while.    … Expand
  29. Shadyisbaaaack
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    This album is **** insane. So glad people pissed of. Lucky You, feat Joyner Lucas is insane. Eminem still the rap god.
  30. aftermath96
    Sep 16, 2018
    10
    revival was a 10/10 for me, guess how this album is for me, it's the best album this year, better than revival, better than infinite, shady xv in his discography and i could go on
  31. Archer_11
    Sep 16, 2018
    9
    Some of the greatest work Em has ever delivered with two songs in particular (the Ringer and Lucky You) that will comfortably slot into his all time top ten.

    I honestly think it's a little awkward for any critic giving Kamakaze a mixed review; you cannot love lyrics and rapping and not love this album. It's that simple.
  32. Chit
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    There are some songs I don’t like but the album itself was amazing. To the people who are saying that it just rap with no content, he was doing that with revival and it was trashed. I personally liked revival so I don’t know what you guys want him to do. Time have change and people don’t like his style no more. Mumble seems to be the new thing, though Eminem is still the Goat.
  33. TimW001
    Sep 11, 2018
    7
    Eminem in a Vaccum
    When Eminem albums work best is when he is wroking at a specific concept (Recovery, Marshall Mathers LP). This album he has a clear focus and a c;ear anger and it works very well. It's a strong release from Eminem. The lyrics and beats are strong and tight, his message is clear.
    What makes reviewing Eminem albums a challenge is that we compare it to his previous    Eminem in a Vaccum
    When Eminem albums work best is when he is wroking at a specific concept (Recovery, Marshall Mathers LP). This album he has a clear focus and a c;ear anger and it works very well. It's a strong release from Eminem. The lyrics and beats are strong and tight, his message is clear.

    What makes reviewing Eminem albums a challenge is that we compare it to his previous work. So if you listen Kamikaze pretend you don't know who Eminem is, adn this album exists in a vacuum. Does that maker it better or worse? I would argue it seriously improves what I think of the album. But I understadn albums don't exist in a vacuum. And by comparing it to other previous works it ends up seeming okay. He's one of the greatest hip hop aritst of a generation adn that's what we compare it to. S naturally any music after a persons magnum opus is going to seem weak.

    But overall the album is decent, a 7/10 range. Especially notable songs:
    Stepping Stone
    Fall
    Good Guy
    The Ringer.    … Expand
  34. TheFirm34
    Sep 11, 2018
    9
    The album is very very good. The tracks are great, the beats on point and the the lyrics are as always some of the best in hip-hop. Don't let the critic score fool you, this album is well worth the buy.
  35. blahhhh
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    What a fun album! Em is back in full angry mode, which is his most entertaining mode IMHO :)
  36. YungGucci
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    I have this album on repeat! Better than most of these mumble rappers put out!
  37. Reeceisthename
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite album by Eminem. Eminem went after everybody, not even your momma is safe!
  38. LebronJames2463
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite track is Lucky You. Joyner and Eminem is like a match-up made in heaven
  39. EminemTHEGOAT
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Eminem is the GOAT! I hope he continues to make great albums like this! This was amazing!
  40. bradygronk
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Fantastic album... one of his best releases. Beats and lyrics are top notch this time around. most refreshing album of the year.
  41. tommyxx
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    Eminem makes a thankfully quick return to the world of hip-hop, and after going through the motions last year, he is back, with beats, lightning quick bars, and smart wordplay and lyrics that is for the most part, an entirely fresh and admittedly fire album from him.
  42. WDS-Pictures
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This album is a big F U to all those who didn't get what he did on Revival. This guy is an artist and can create whatever he wants and however he wants.
  43. tidustherapper
    Sep 9, 2018
    7
    First 3 tracks are complete fire imo. It slows down a bit with normal. Not Alike was cool, I definitely liked the beat switch, Fall was pretty good too. Kamikaze was eh to me. The last 3 tracks were absolute garbage to me though. So... 7.
  44. Foxos
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
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  45. pablobosa
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    This is just my own opinion it would be a 10/10 if it wanst for "fall", not my cup of tea (i know its being highly reviewed) all the rest songs are extremely enjoyable, with amazing flow, lyrics and production. For me, eminem is back in the game finally!
  46. NSYL
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Best album of the year. Slim Shady was truly released in this new album and he's not holding anything back.
  47. Tarick17
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    This is easily one of his best albums in years. Eminem produces his best lyrics when his back is against the wall. This kind of reminds me of The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP. It’s so sad that critics in 2018 don’t know what real hip hop is. This album is amazing!!
  48. TheRealZenith
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    Good to see that EMINEM finally got his mojo back, after two back to back disappointing albums we see a return of a more lightweight yet hard hitting beats that EMINEM can ride really well. People like Joynar and Joyce just add more value and there is great variety from a more diss like Fall to a more emotional Steeping stone. Hopefully The big bad bully of rap sticks to it
  49. spidii
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    The Rap God is back with a vengeance. This album is incredible, Em works his magic, bar after bar of brilliance on top of great beats. All of the disses aside, this is just a fantastic album for Eminem fans and hip hop fans alike. If you have any appreciation for the art form, this is the GOAT back in tip top shape. Give it a couple of listens, the replay-ability is great, always catchingThe Rap God is back with a vengeance. This album is incredible, Em works his magic, bar after bar of brilliance on top of great beats. All of the disses aside, this is just a fantastic album for Eminem fans and hip hop fans alike. If you have any appreciation for the art form, this is the GOAT back in tip top shape. Give it a couple of listens, the replay-ability is great, always catching something you didn't before. Great surprise!… Expand
  50. llll
    Sep 7, 2018
    9
    It is funny to see "critics" are not liking this album solely on the grounds that it's not too "poppy". Granted, the hooks are not for everybody and some need a deep subject matter. What is impossible to deny is that Eminem continues to be the best wordsmith of our times. His lines carry two, sometimes three contexts at the same time, he's extremely crafty when it comes to rhyming schemes.It is funny to see "critics" are not liking this album solely on the grounds that it's not too "poppy". Granted, the hooks are not for everybody and some need a deep subject matter. What is impossible to deny is that Eminem continues to be the best wordsmith of our times. His lines carry two, sometimes three contexts at the same time, he's extremely crafty when it comes to rhyming schemes.

    Really hope he brings up the overall musicality and melody in the future, that way his art can be reach even further.    … Expand
  51. Mimicu2-
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    Eminem continues to show us his great technical skills and some interesting collaborations. I enjoyed Revival but I guess this album will be better liked by his fans.
  52. MFManFlan
    Sep 6, 2018
    9
    Critics are Garbage, this is Eminem's best album in a while, his beats (Which on the last album I thought was his biggest issue) are much better he got some modern producers like Mike Will Made IT, and Ronny J, he's not trying to rhyme so hard like he did in revival, his natural rhyming skills came out in a much more positive way this album because his rhymes weren't just there to soundCritics are Garbage, this is Eminem's best album in a while, his beats (Which on the last album I thought was his biggest issue) are much better he got some modern producers like Mike Will Made IT, and Ronny J, he's not trying to rhyme so hard like he did in revival, his natural rhyming skills came out in a much more positive way this album because his rhymes weren't just there to sound impressive they added to his flow, Eminem isn't back to his heyday, but this is close enough that I think actual intelligent Hip Hop fans will enjoy, instead of annoying ass garbage reviewers who make their entire review about him saying **** I wish Em would stop saying it as well (mostly so stupid ass reviewers will shut up and do their job and review the album) because it is an outdated term, but that's not enough to stop me from listening to Em's best album in years.… Expand
  53. DeviMon1
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. holy f$#k, shady's back
    … Expand
  54. RCHSun
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Excellent way to address the state of hip hop in 2018. Very meta and very relevant album. Eminem hits us once again with his award winning lyrics and flow. Reminds us that the mumble rappers of late are children's games compared to the one and only Marshall Mathers.
  55. ArrogantAmbass
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Eminem is the GOAT and the longevity of his career is evidence to this fact. This album is a breath of fresh air for rap/hip-hop. Simply put, the album is fire. As for all the sissies crying about the use of the word **** keep calm and move on. Society has become so thin skinned it is embarrassing. Besides, Em's lyrics have always been controversial. It is a shame that we live in an eraEminem is the GOAT and the longevity of his career is evidence to this fact. This album is a breath of fresh air for rap/hip-hop. Simply put, the album is fire. As for all the sissies crying about the use of the word **** keep calm and move on. Society has become so thin skinned it is embarrassing. Besides, Em's lyrics have always been controversial. It is a shame that we live in an era where rappers can endlessly rap about and seek to normalize drug use, drug distribution, promiscuity, misogyny, violence, etc... Yet, everyone gets butthurt over a single word. This will be the first hip-hop album I purchase in many years. Stay spittin fire Em and bring rap back.… Expand
  56. stk35054
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Let's put talent aside, Eminem is a 46 year old rapper that is still achieving international platinum status. If the goal is to sell records, he's remaining successful. If the goal is to rival current talent, the competition is slim (pun unintended). Old school, new school, West side, East side--it's all blending into a mumbling uninhibited monologue reminiscent of the internalLet's put talent aside, Eminem is a 46 year old rapper that is still achieving international platinum status. If the goal is to sell records, he's remaining successful. If the goal is to rival current talent, the competition is slim (pun unintended). Old school, new school, West side, East side--it's all blending into a mumbling uninhibited monologue reminiscent of the internal ramblings that occur during a long night of drinking. If anyone is posturing to offer a coherent take on the state of hip-hop, let it be Eminem and please welcome the mumble rap slants. The music scene is sliding towards incoherence, maybe in one last phase before transforming into the drone of non-verbal electronic binaural future music.… Expand
  57. Mowta
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    The lyrics, production, and musicality are all on point. This is one of Eminem's best albums
  58. 2deep28
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    One of the best album in a long time. I have not enjoyed any album in long time unit this came out.
    Every song is lit.
    Slim shady is back!
  59. tinoMHSH
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Rapping for the hell of it. Eminem shares Pitchfork's aversion to criticism. If major publications can indulge themselves by adjusting their tastes to recent trends Eminem has just as much a right to resist them. In the age of the blogger, where narrowly defined parameters define what is good and what isn't consistency can be lacking. To slam this album for homophobic slur seems slightlyRapping for the hell of it. Eminem shares Pitchfork's aversion to criticism. If major publications can indulge themselves by adjusting their tastes to recent trends Eminem has just as much a right to resist them. In the age of the blogger, where narrowly defined parameters define what is good and what isn't consistency can be lacking. To slam this album for homophobic slur seems slightly inconsistent since the same publications hail the more acidic MMLP which is laced with more slurs than all Eminem's recent work combined. In light of such, an album disparaging such critics rarely seems out of place. PF rewards sameness. Eminem detests it and they punish him for it… Expand
  60. thedaywalker
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Eminem hits back with a surprise album, that will surely get the people talking. It was probably the right thing to do, if people knew that the album was being released, it wouldn't have the impact it had following Revival.

    the first track are near perfection. It's everything i could ask for from Eminem. Joyner Lucas has one of the best verses of his career, he holds his own with one of    Eminem hits back with a surprise album, that will surely get the people talking. It was probably the right thing to do, if people knew that the album was being released, it wouldn't have the impact it had following Revival.

    the first track are near perfection. It's everything i could ask for from Eminem. Joyner Lucas has one of the best verses of his career, he holds his own with one of the greats. While the Ringer is the most talked about song, Fall has to be my favorite track on the whole record. It comes back with the "don't give a **** attitude that i personally love from Eminem.

    Unfortunately the album loses value, with basically garbage songs, like Normal and Nice Guy, Normal is so awkward, and it feels so out of place on this album. Nice Guy is completely terrible, Jessie Reyez voice is unlistenable to, and i did myself a favor to actually delete that track as i never want to see it again.

    The song Venom doesn't belong here, even though it isn't a bad song. It'd be better to just release as a standalone, and the remix for Chloraseptic would make more sense being there

    But i think the good clearly outweighs the bad, The highlights are to high for the lows to even matter, too much.

    Favorite Songs: The Ringer, Greatest, Lucky You, Stepping Stone, Fall
    Least Favorite Songs: Normal, Nice Guy, Good Guy    … Expand
  61. SpInYbUmHoLE
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    why did metacritic give nicki minaj and young thug a higher rating than eminem?
  62. GorrGS
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Critics have gotten this one massively wrong and it is such a shame. It seems like Eminem just can't win but for those true Eminem fans you will be taken on a whirlwind from start to finish.

    This is Eminem at his ballistic, aggressive best. this album is going to be the gift that keeps on giving already receiving responses from Die Antwoord and Machine Gun Kelly. Rap fans are eagerly    Critics have gotten this one massively wrong and it is such a shame. It seems like Eminem just can't win but for those true Eminem fans you will be taken on a whirlwind from start to finish.

    This is Eminem at his ballistic, aggressive best. this album is going to be the gift that keeps on giving already receiving responses from Die Antwoord and Machine Gun Kelly. Rap fans are eagerly awaiting Marshall's response.

    10/10 - Great album and Eminem at his best.    … Expand
  63. Review_It
    Sep 5, 2018
    3
    It's the best album Eminem has released in the past 16 years. That isn't really saying much, however. If songs with dense rhyming schemes and no hooks are things you like, this is the Eminem album for you. If you enjoy things you can listen to in your car, skip it.
    The album opens up with the song 'The Ringer,' and in that song Em says everything he needs to say. He disses the critics,    It's the best album Eminem has released in the past 16 years. That isn't really saying much, however. If songs with dense rhyming schemes and no hooks are things you like, this is the Eminem album for you. If you enjoy things you can listen to in your car, skip it.
    The album opens up with the song 'The Ringer,' and in that song Em says everything he needs to say. He disses the critics, the new wave of rap and most interestingly, calls anyone who disliked Revival a dunce who isn't smart enough to understand the context and wordplay of the terrible rap/rock album. The next 10 songs and 40+ minutes waste your time by saying much of the same thing, in less tack full ways. By the end of it Shady just seems like an old man yelling and complaining about what kids do for fun and like just because it wasn't what he did for fun when he was younger.    … Expand
  64. NaterK
    Sep 5, 2018
    2
    Surprised to see so many people calling this an Eminem 'comeback'. Honestly, that phrase is a bit of an oxymoron used in this context because Em isn't 'coming back' from anything, he's just producing more of the same WASHED music. When we first heard him 20 years ago it was fresh and inspiring, now its just stale and obnoxious. We know Em can SPIT, nobody will ever question his bars but heSurprised to see so many people calling this an Eminem 'comeback'. Honestly, that phrase is a bit of an oxymoron used in this context because Em isn't 'coming back' from anything, he's just producing more of the same WASHED music. When we first heard him 20 years ago it was fresh and inspiring, now its just stale and obnoxious. We know Em can SPIT, nobody will ever question his bars but he just makes music now that is really difficult to listen to and enjoy. The biggest problems of this album are just the incessant screaming at the mic and his desire to explain verbatim every single thing that upsets him. I call it 'Dad Rap' and others such as Jay Z are guilty in their older years of falling into that trap (though Hov has never put out trash comparable to this). Use metaphors and creativity Em, you don't have to be RIGHT ON THE NOSE with every single lyric. It's disappointing to see a legend release music of this poor a quality but father time is undefeated. I think Em should just do a couple guest spots a year until he has something original to say again.… Expand
  65. ReyalsfoSwodahs
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Revival wasn't that bad. Kamikaze really brings back the nostalgic Slim Shady vibe though. "The Ringer", "Greatest", "Lucky You" , "Stepping Stones, "Fall", and "Not Alike" are all great tracks. The digs at the current state of hip-hop feel refreshing when you realize how watered down and mumbly rap has become.
  66. grxxvy
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Damn Shady is trully back this time.. I missed those times when he used to snap at everything. Who would have thought that we 'd have that anger back in 2018!
    Straight fire!
  67. mando414
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Finally we get Slim back. Slim Shady is angry and in rare form. Its about damn time.
  68. ManiacUK
    Sep 5, 2018
    3
    Eminem has really lost the plot in recent years, and this album is unfortunately more of the same. The entire album is made up of diss tracks where Eminem moans about people he doesn't like and the poor reception of his last album, Revival. It seems that Eminem loves playing the victim and, while he may feel aggrieved, I'm not sure it warranted the creation of an entire album to thatEminem has really lost the plot in recent years, and this album is unfortunately more of the same. The entire album is made up of diss tracks where Eminem moans about people he doesn't like and the poor reception of his last album, Revival. It seems that Eminem loves playing the victim and, while he may feel aggrieved, I'm not sure it warranted the creation of an entire album to that effect. In fact, the whole thing reeks of desperation - a declining artist with delusions of grandeur and relevance trying to recapture his glory years.

    As far as the music itself goes, it’s not much better. Some of the underlying beats on the tracks are ok but with Eminem’s obsession for rapping as fast as possible over the top of them, the whole thing lacks life. Sure, people will point to the clever wordplay of the lyrics, but this just papers over the fact that they don’t actually go anywhere. The songs simply have no hooks. With Eminem’s old albums, there were always songs with lyrics you could remember and a chorus you could sing back. Even “River” from Revival was successful in that regard. This entire album has none, and for all the talk of being a masterful lyricist, Eminem has failed to deliver any catchy lines.

    Inspirations for this album seem to be all over the place as well. Eminem likes to whine about the state of the rap industry at the moment, with all these new era rappers redefining the genre, but some of his own material is remarkably similar; songs such as “Lucky You,” “Normal” and “Not Alike” are very much what you would describe as modern rap. On the other hand, tracks “Stepping Stone,” “Fall” and “Good Guy” would not be out of place on some of Eminem’s earlier albums, perhaps Recovery or Marshall Mathers LP2. Unfortunately, there are also some entries which are purely unlistenable, most notably “Nice Guy,” which I maintain is the worst song I’ve listened to all year. The album is then topped off by commercial obligation “Venom,” clearly noted as “Music From The Motion Picture” and recognisable through its truly awful chorus, which at least clears up the timing of the release of this “surprise” album.

    Overall this album is average at its best and unlistenable at its worst. There’s truly nothing to take inspiration from and the lyrics will be forgotten as soon as a song ends. Frankly, comparing it to Eminem’s earlier work is nothing short of insulting – there’s nothing on the entire album that even warrants a second listen. I very much doubt this album will be making it into many CD collections.    … Expand
  69. LearnHowToFLY
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    I really like this album, SLIM SHADY IS BACK BABY! Now end MGK's career hahaha
  70. Damnsong
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    "Kamikaze" reminds me "Hell: The Sequel" and a little bit "The Eminem Show". Obviously, not the best Marshall's album, but this is high-level work. Lyrically still the best rapper (since 1999). Bits are like nothing special, but it does not spoil the album which perceived like answer to squall of their hypocritical criticism. This album only lacks the atmosphere of 2000s, but it's not"Kamikaze" reminds me "Hell: The Sequel" and a little bit "The Eminem Show". Obviously, not the best Marshall's album, but this is high-level work. Lyrically still the best rapper (since 1999). Bits are like nothing special, but it does not spoil the album which perceived like answer to squall of their hypocritical criticism. This album only lacks the atmosphere of 2000s, but it's not Eminem's fault. Also I want to mention that all these critics like **** this new pop Eminem" and "Revival is trash, Recovery garbage", but always when Shady is coming back with his "old school music" they start to shout like "nothing new", "too old", "this is 2018, not 2002". This is definitely stupid and has no make sense.

    Oh almost forgot... R.I.P D12, which have already died in 2006. It was a good time, homies, thank you for everything you've done, and especially for "Fight Music" and "Purple Pills". Always in our hearts.    … Expand
  71. deathcrit
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    the album was dope ; lyrics delivery was fire , playing with words , rhymes , flow , speed , we love it the lyrics is so dope that ppl can't understand it , love it
  72. MarianaMSReis
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Album of the year. Unlike anything he did. Unexpected. Excellency of production and letter. Aggressive, intense. Pen technique and talent. This is hip hop. Good, old and new. Thank you Marshall, Eminem and Slim.
  73. GustavoMizanin
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    The best version of Eminem we got in a while. Apologies accepted for the trash "Revival" was. Those two were the phrases that came to my mind. After listening to this album for the third time in two days, I can say that he didn't disappoint me this time. Favorite tracks being "Lucky You", "Stepping Stone" and "Fall". Get ready to hear a lot of dissing going after almost every rapper you know.
  74. ravenassault
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Terrific album. Eminem showcases a level of technicality that no one in rap past or present can ever emulate. He's single-handedly bringing lyrics back to the forefront of hip hop.
  75. ImTheeGreatest
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    It is laughable to see the butthurt critics and user reviews giving this album a 0-3. Honestly, these critics must be completely out of touch with rap, if they ever had a clue to begin with. The fact that this album hit number 1 in so many countries should speak volumes, maybe not proving it is a 10 but at least proving it is far from a 0. Anybody who enjoys listening to rappers who areIt is laughable to see the butthurt critics and user reviews giving this album a 0-3. Honestly, these critics must be completely out of touch with rap, if they ever had a clue to begin with. The fact that this album hit number 1 in so many countries should speak volumes, maybe not proving it is a 10 but at least proving it is far from a 0. Anybody who enjoys listening to rappers who are skilled lyricists who know how to utilize a beat properly should absolutely snatch this up. Eminem raps across the album with impressive diction and and cadence. His flow is precise, his word-play is clever and the beats are a great fit for his verbal prowess. He takes shots at anybody in the way and honestly most of what he says is right on the money. His detractors are likely to be either

    A) Butthurt critics
    B) Mumble Rappers
    C) MGK and his fanbase
    D) Trump supporters
    E) And in rare circumstances, people who are not butthurt and genuinely did not like the album.

    Obviously when it comes to art, everybody has their own preference and no matter how good an album is, there will always be some people who dont enjoy it. I do agree with most crirics on one thing, that it is his best in years. The reason I did not like Revival is because it had way too many features and it was too pop-friendly. So if you want a great Eminem album that truly showcases why he is the best on a beat, I highly recommend picking this up. It is a 10 to me but obviously that is just 1 mans opinion. My advice, ignore the critics and decide for yourself.    … Expand
  76. PD0706
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Simply incredible, the flow, the punchlines, the production. Em continues to amaze
  77. Panzeraffe
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    His best work in a long time, definitely redeemed himself after Revival.

    Eminem is angry and that is when he is at his best!
  78. BigCFranchise
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    His best album since Recovery (which I would give a 7/10). Beats are great, hes angry, hooks are good. Great gym album as well.
  79. PaulAshley92
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    With his back to the wall it’s is the best Em’s sounded in years. Hip-hop fans love it; ‘professional critics’, not so much. Journalists reviewing him to his own high standards and not to the same metric they use for everyone else is misleading and unprofessional.
  80. btotha3rd
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Eminem has found his stride again. Sad that critics of this album have been made desensitized to what true hip hop really is. Album is almost flawless from start to finish and any missteps are pretty nit picky. THIS is what we want from Eminem in 2018 and beyond.
  81. skov
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    This is a very good album, lyrics like always are on point.
    The return of Shady is also great.
    I like pretty much every track.
  82. Jamal01
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    An absolute fire album. As good as MMLP - crazy flow and wordplay.
    Critics either dont have the ability to understand his lyrics or are just mad they were wrong when they said Eminem had lost it.
    Ringer, not alike, fall, stepping stones and lucky you are all 5/5 star tracks
  83. GeorgeBrown
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    This is the Eminem I wanted. His flow, rhyming and wordplay is particular great here than previous albums. And the instrumentals are nice. He's completely motivated here and I love it. He switches up flows so many times in one song, sometimes in one verse, and keeps the whole thing refreshing. The first track is over 5 minutes but it feels like 2-3. And the second track is great, thirdThis is the Eminem I wanted. His flow, rhyming and wordplay is particular great here than previous albums. And the instrumentals are nice. He's completely motivated here and I love it. He switches up flows so many times in one song, sometimes in one verse, and keeps the whole thing refreshing. The first track is over 5 minutes but it feels like 2-3. And the second track is great, third track is great...etc. Now that's in his mid 40s, expect the "old man yelling at young kids" type of comments. Who really cares? Hip hop needs that competitiveness, which it currently lacks. If you're a kid or teenager who wants to do rap and conform to the stereotypical mumbling **** while getting face tats, then don't feel too comfortable. Is it too hard for just a little effort? Just a little?… Expand
  84. syckuigmy
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    the album is great and I think Marshall Mathers LP 3 is absolutely possible. by the way, he is GOAT.
  85. CBKDthomas
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    I'm so glad this is getting good reviews! my favorite tracks are Ringer, Fall, Greatest, Lucky you and many more! this album is just amazing!
  86. Dannyglover21
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Omg this is amazing this 10/10 one of my favorite slim shady albums ever! keep it up Eminem!
  87. parkert
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Great album, This has to be one of his best albums in at least 10 years! great comeback Em!
  88. Melonlamink
    Sep 4, 2018
    4
    How do people find this album good? Eminem may be the winnest and cringest rapper in the modern era. Listen when your argument to your critiques is "my album is so deep so **** you if you don't like it" and "I'm an artist you'll never be an artist, suck a dick" it just comes off as childish. It's funny that Eminem disses popular rap yet many of the producers and flows Em utilizes are veryHow do people find this album good? Eminem may be the winnest and cringest rapper in the modern era. Listen when your argument to your critiques is "my album is so deep so **** you if you don't like it" and "I'm an artist you'll never be an artist, suck a dick" it just comes off as childish. It's funny that Eminem disses popular rap yet many of the producers and flows Em utilizes are very popular today. Some of the "romantic" tracks feel very akin to the overbaked garbage of Revival but he makes this up with the best track on the album Kamikaze. It feels like a cut from The Slim Shadey. The rest of the album could really benefit from this behavior because of the rest of the album is tainted with Eminem being overly angry and serious. People are also praising this album for Eminem's disses. Sure Em you may have "deeper" lyrics and tone compared to the mumble rappers but when we compare your recent work to Flower Boy there is a stark gap in quality. Also, Joe Budden was incredibly constructive and fair about Revival so it just feels jarring that Em is so angry and dickish. Em also needs to wake up to the fact that he hasn't really influenced popular rap that much. Sure he brags about how he created Hopsin and Logic but that's not really much to brag about. He is so egotistical with his catalog. Listen dude you have two amazing albums in The Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers and the rest of your catalog is decent at best and hot trash at worst. Eminem either needs to take a serious time to reconsider what made Eminem great or just quit… Expand
  89. vitroxx
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El mejor álbum de eminem desde MMLP2 (2013) y hablamos de que es lo mejor que eminem nos ha dado desde hace 5 años, se dice fácil pero han sido 5 años en donde el rap ha cambiado mucho desde que Recovery(2010) dominaba las listas de rap. Kamikaze es todo lo que un verdadero fanático de EMinem quiere, enérgico, potente, fuerte, rudo, letras ofensivas y una selección de canciones perfecta.

    Quedó claro que eminem sigue siendo el REY de esto de rapear y escribir letras significativas y con poder. Algo quedó claro con Kamikaze, eminem volvió (y con todo) y ahora queda esperar la respuesta de alguno rapero que se atreva a hacerlo... el género quedó en suspenso, hay un antes y después para lo que es el rap en el 2018.    … Expand
  90. kryzsec
    Sep 3, 2018
    2
    This has been his best album for his recent work (2011 and later) but that's not a really fair comparison as that includes MMLP2 ad revival... It wasn't as good as it could have been and is more just drawing on controversy to try and make it relevant, but if it wasn't for his dis then almost nobody outside of hardcore fans would really know... The lyrics are immature and the rhymes areThis has been his best album for his recent work (2011 and later) but that's not a really fair comparison as that includes MMLP2 ad revival... It wasn't as good as it could have been and is more just drawing on controversy to try and make it relevant, but if it wasn't for his dis then almost nobody outside of hardcore fans would really know... The lyrics are immature and the rhymes are pathetic (rhyming anything with thing... try again). Look, I really like his old stuff but that is for the nostalgia, I have grown up and as such my taste in music has as well and I can't really get behind this new album. There were 2 songs that I liked so, whatever.… Expand
  91. cpurdue101
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Kamikaze is easily Eminem's best work in years. Not only did it flawlessly showcase his greatest strength - unfathomably impressive lyricism - but Eminem's diss-filled album also saw the return of many of the elements which originally brought him to fame: songs filled with scathing anger, a sense of fearlessness, and some banging beats (the lack of which was the primary downfall ofKamikaze is easily Eminem's best work in years. Not only did it flawlessly showcase his greatest strength - unfathomably impressive lyricism - but Eminem's diss-filled album also saw the return of many of the elements which originally brought him to fame: songs filled with scathing anger, a sense of fearlessness, and some banging beats (the lack of which was the primary downfall of Kamikaze's predecessor, Revival). It quickly becomes evident that Em raps each lyric of his surprise album with a reinvigorated passion that listeners haven't sensed in years, whether he is ripping a slew of rappers a new one or pouring out his heart over his seemingly broken relationships with each of his former D-12 members. Kamikaze should stand as Eminem's biggest success in recent years because of its brilliant wordplay, the return of Shady-esque songs, and the vast improvement in instrumentals from Eminem's other recent works.… Expand
  92. Brisketandbeer
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do love this album, but there are a couple of setbacks. It’s 2018 homophobic slurs can go, however we do know you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, these words have been used by him before h was famous. I can do without the relationship songs. Even though lyrically they are good, it’s no different than any other.

    If you’re not an original Mc you just got chin checked! Em took his least favorite genre of hip hop and murdered those artists who use that genre, mocked them, and did it better than they could. I’ve read other reviews “yeah, he fast raps, whatever”. Did you hear what he said? Probably not cause you were busy hating. It doesn’t matter the style or flow, he does the same when busta bust does a guest spot, he murders you on or with your own stuff. He gave respect to some, props to Wayne and imitated his voice to diss others for copying Wayne. Props to Drake then ghost write diss. The rest, you’ll have to listen to. The guest spots were on point.

    I hated to have to be negative but overall he torched it! Please have an even keel and listen to the words when you press play on this album.    … Expand
  93. alislim
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Eminem's album Kamikaze is fiyah!
  94. Danila12
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This is his the most lyricaly insane album in a while! Acclaim!!! Much better than Revival!
  95. lichink
    Sep 3, 2018
    9
    Some great tracks coming from one of the best rappers ever. Some really catching songs with incredible rhymes.
  96. faycel
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Shady is back!!!!!!!!!! .
  97. KwstasMpasonass
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Probably the best album of 2018. It reminds me of the old Eminem but with better lyrical skill
  98. Vaidizzz
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    HONESTLY, THE BEST ALBUM IN A LOOOONG TIME. This just shows his true skill, i love the angry and savage em, just like back in the day but more mature in a way ;)
  99. VikiVell
    Sep 2, 2018
    9
    Kamikaze is a whirlwind of lyrical fire and catchy beats, his delivery and flow on this album in near perfect, humorous hooks and chorus's give the songs that Slim Shady edge and he picked some great features that worked well with the album, the content was on point and had me on the edge of my seat with every line, a few songs seemed out of place for this album yet still enjoyable, i feelKamikaze is a whirlwind of lyrical fire and catchy beats, his delivery and flow on this album in near perfect, humorous hooks and chorus's give the songs that Slim Shady edge and he picked some great features that worked well with the album, the content was on point and had me on the edge of my seat with every line, a few songs seemed out of place for this album yet still enjoyable, i feel there is more in the works from the vibe of this surprise album so it can only get better from here.… Expand
  100. NeedMoreSouls
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is an explosion of lyricism directed at the modern era of rap and hip-hop and it's such a refreshing return to form for Eminem. The great artist features on this record help push him to his limit, especially with tracks "Lucky You" and "Not Alike." I'm also happy that this record isn't bogged down by too many tracks - it keeps the presentation clean, fresh, and impactful sittingKamikaze is an explosion of lyricism directed at the modern era of rap and hip-hop and it's such a refreshing return to form for Eminem. The great artist features on this record help push him to his limit, especially with tracks "Lucky You" and "Not Alike." I'm also happy that this record isn't bogged down by too many tracks - it keeps the presentation clean, fresh, and impactful sitting around 45 minutes.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  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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