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. 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 ;)
  2. KingCobra516
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Finally this is the Eminem we have been waiting for since The Eminem Show. He is back!
  3. Lourson
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    I'm sorry but Kamikaze is pretty good, y'all listening mumble rap to much !
  4. 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!
  5. frasalv
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Straight fire.
  6. Gamemod
    Aug 31, 2018
    9
    Liked 10 out of the 13 song songs of the album. 2 being skits and the song itself being ****
  7. 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
  8. 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!
  9. blahhhh
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    What a fun album! Em is back in full angry mode, which is his most entertaining mode IMHO :)
  10. 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?)
  11. 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.
  12. 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!!
  13. hiphopfan1234
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Anyone who dislikes this album doesn't know hiphop and shouldn't be listening to it. Or the sensitive little baby's that are still hurt from the things he said about Trump you can gtfo
  14. Freezes
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At his finest. The albums is fire, with perfect production and flow. The album is probably going to be a classic… Expand
  15. Heylady
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    I didn’t have high hopes when I first listened to this but wow what an album. And the more I listen to it the better it gets!
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. MrGraxyPlays
    Jul 23, 2019
    0
    All these 10 are fake probably or just dumb kids, who love to listen to fast lyrics without knowing the meaning of them. Criticizing other rappers won't make you the best rapper alive, and all those critics are just out of context and free, you're just complaining about your "Revival failure". The Eminem Show, was a great album, Marshall Mathers, was a great album, but this, this is just bad.
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. Mowta
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    The lyrics, production, and musicality are all on point. This is one of Eminem's best albums
  22. 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.
  23. DeviMon1
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. holy f$#k, shady's back
    … Expand
  24. 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
  25. PickleJuice
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    After 2017's Revival Eminem again redeems himself in rap. The album, Kamikaze, features an angry, spiteful Eminem firing at all his critics and people who ignore his past accomplishments and albums and focus on just the negatives. This album is what all of his fans have been waiting for since the release of Relapse in 2009. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums Eminem has releasedAfter 2017's Revival Eminem again redeems himself in rap. The album, Kamikaze, features an angry, spiteful Eminem firing at all his critics and people who ignore his past accomplishments and albums and focus on just the negatives. This album is what all of his fans have been waiting for since the release of Relapse in 2009. In my opinion, this is one of the best albums Eminem has released in his entire discography. It features wonderful instrumentals, skits, and heavy and angry lyrics that we are all used to from Eminem. This time it is safe to say that Shady is back and I wholeheartedly welcome him back.… Expand
  26. danstevens
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    em came hard with "the ringer," "the greatest," "lucky you," "not alike," and "fall" with an old school eminem record with "stepping stones." For the pop rap fans, eminem delivered with "good guy" and "normal." eminem brought back the "paul" skit for nostalgic reasons and brought some humor to transition nicely from new school rap into the old school/pop rap bits before answering withem came hard with "the ringer," "the greatest," "lucky you," "not alike," and "fall" with an old school eminem record with "stepping stones." For the pop rap fans, eminem delivered with "good guy" and "normal." eminem brought back the "paul" skit for nostalgic reasons and brought some humor to transition nicely from new school rap into the old school/pop rap bits before answering with the "em calls paul" skit to transition back into a more new school style of rap. "nice guy," "venom," and "kamikaze" are definite low points of the album, but "venom" is a movie soundtrack song so it gets a pass. overall a solid album and a solid comeback after the horrid "revival" album for eminem.… Expand
  27. ThomasRay
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Amazing Album, whoever says otherwise doesn't understand rap in general and should't review this type of music anyhow. Now go add entry on your blog, clown.
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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
  31. SpInYbUmHoLE
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    why did metacritic give nicki minaj and young thug a higher rating than eminem?
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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
  36. 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 ;)) "
  37. 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.
  38. rappityrap
    Sep 1, 2018
    9
    While maybe not as compelling as his earlier work, the level of skill Eminem exhibits is far too great to ignore. This man demands his respect, and all the drama aside, I'll say he has earned it this time. Not as well polished as the MMLP2 either, but the lyrical ability and ballsiness makes it a more entertaining album overall. Not to mention the great production. One of the 3 best albumsWhile maybe not as compelling as his earlier work, the level of skill Eminem exhibits is far too great to ignore. This man demands his respect, and all the drama aside, I'll say he has earned it this time. Not as well polished as the MMLP2 either, but the lyrical ability and ballsiness makes it a more entertaining album overall. Not to mention the great production. One of the 3 best albums of 2018, maybe even higher.… Expand
  39. 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
  40. 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.
  41. Unfassyscarab98
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    His best album since TES. Good flow and lyrics, perfect feature, only average hooks
  42. NedsonMelo
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Ótima maneira de retornar ao jogo após desapontar com Revival. Kamikaze tá fantástico!
  43. 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
  44. mirow
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is amazing. Eminem is back baby and god dammit he snapped. We stan
  45. tygct
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Love the prods, it is notably better than Revival.
    Slim Shady strikes again.
  46. timmo97
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Reminding us that he deserves more respect and is as sharp with his pen as ever. Welcome back Slim!
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  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. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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
  54. LebronJames2463
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite track is Lucky You. Joyner and Eminem is like a match-up made in heaven
  55. Reeceisthename
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite album by Eminem. Eminem went after everybody, not even your momma is safe!
  56. 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.
  57. 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.
  58. 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
  59. Bobokins12
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is a great return to from from Eminem from Revival, was is arguably his worst album to date. Kamikaze features all of the ferocity of Eminem's previous albums along with trendier and up to date beats and flows.
  60. 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.
  61. 3vilTwin
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Great production,great content and awesome lyrics. Em really surprised everyone with this album.
  62. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 19, 2020
    2
    Wow. This is one of Eminem’s worst projects to date. It’s awful. Awkward flows, terrible beats, I could on and on. But honestly this album doesn’t deserve any more of my attention, which is why this review ends here. 2/10. Definitely would not recommend.
  63. 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
  64. ilovegirlstuff
    Aug 31, 2018
    4
    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.
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. SaucyTryhard
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem's best album in years! We all missed you, Slim Shady. Save us from the mumble rap
  68. 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
  69. NikonDrake
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Eminem è tornato carico come non mai, soprattutto a causa delle critiche ricevute per il suo precedente lavoro "Revival".
    L'album, infatti, concede ampio spazio alla risposta a quelle stesse critiche ricevute l'anno scorso, senza però fossilizzarsi su di esse. Attraverso l'uso di beat (prodotti da Dre e dallo stesso Slim) dallo stile che ricorda un po' quello dei nostri "cari" amici    Eminem è tornato carico come non mai, soprattutto a causa delle critiche ricevute per il suo precedente lavoro "Revival".
    L'album, infatti, concede ampio spazio alla risposta a quelle stesse critiche ricevute l'anno scorso, senza però fossilizzarsi su di esse. Attraverso l'uso di beat (prodotti da Dre e dallo stesso Slim) dallo stile che ricorda un po' quello dei nostri "cari" amici trappari, il rapper americano arriva anche a parlare di questi ultimi e della loro musica, facendo capire più e più volte quanto a lui non vada a genio. Possiamo perciò parlare di dissing a tutta la scena trap del momento.
    Non mancano le frecciatine a Trump, che però hanno uno spazio marginale. Ad esempio, vi ricordate Like Home? Ecco, non ci sono canzoni interamente dedicate al Presidente degli Stati Uniti D'America, ma semplici barre (come in "The Ringer", ad esempio).
    Non manca nemmeno lo storytelling classico di Eminem, che ritroviamo in Normal, Nice Guy e Good Guy.

    A ciò si aggiungono la sua metrica eccezionale (che ricordiamo, nel corso degli anni è solo migliorata) ed il suo flow in grado di coinvolgere chiunque ascolti le sue canzoni. Quest'ultimo, inoltre, può mutare anche 3 o 4 volte nella stessa canzone. Insomma, Em dal punto di vista tecnico si è riconfermato essere il GOAT.
    I featuring sono pochissimi (3) e perfetti. Royce tira fuori il meglio di Eminem, l'inaspettato Joyner Lucas porta freschezza in Lucky You.

    Infine, ho parlato fino ad ora di Eminem. Ma penso sia meglio parlare di Slim Shady. Perché sì, ad esser tornato, in realtà, è proprio Slim Shady. Con tutta la violenza e irriverenza che esso si porta dietro, come da tempo non accadeva.    … Expand
  70. rynotbraun
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Enjoyed it more on the first listen than Revival. Wish their was more Slim Shady on this album though.
  71. minmem
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    the **** GOAT is back **** mumble **** not a single song is bad , stan all the way
  72. 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
  73. 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
  74. 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
  75. DeathEater91
    Aug 31, 2018
    6
    This is an alright album. Kind of solid but nothing memorable. None of the songs are standouts. While there really isn't a bad or horrible song, most of the songs are just kind of, there. The Ringer, Not Alike, and Venom are the only songs I would listen to more than once. Eminem continues to rely on pointless disses for a been there done that idea for the album. Production rangesThis is an alright album. Kind of solid but nothing memorable. None of the songs are standouts. While there really isn't a bad or horrible song, most of the songs are just kind of, there. The Ringer, Not Alike, and Venom are the only songs I would listen to more than once. Eminem continues to rely on pointless disses for a been there done that idea for the album. Production ranges from great to flat out basic and boring. Lyrics are what is expected out of new Eminem material. The best parts of the album are his aggressive and super fast rapping that he's made so famous and iconic. There's really no focus on the album and no cohesive idea. Eminem used to be known for a clear theme for his albums, but this feels like a glorified streaming platform playlist.… Expand
  76. ExhibitAtrocity
    Oct 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Those who think this is Eminem at his best are clown. It is just Eminem whining about critics trashing his trash album and rappers who are relevant than him.… Expand
  77. cyncalis
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    work of art. My personal favourite. A work of absolute art. Fantastic and great
  78. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part.........................................................
  79. rabbit11
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is great!!!! Em is hot!! so so hot! Music is top!!!!!!
  80. 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
  81. 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
  82. ilikeferrets44
    Aug 31, 2018
    1
    Oh no Em what is you doin son?? This is some of his most pretentious, bored, and just awful material he's produced ever. Might even be worse than his last one. This is not good. Couldn't even stomach the garbage enough for a second listen.
  83. effie_oxo
    Sep 2, 2018
    1
    Honestly this album is a 5 out of 10 in my opinion, but needs to be marked lower to make up from the amount of stans giving it a 10. Eminem has a fast flow, and at least the production is better on this one, but this can't make up for the countless poor lyrical choice on this album (lil pump can't even make my dick pump, etc.). The lyrics that are meaningful lose a lot of their effectHonestly this album is a 5 out of 10 in my opinion, but needs to be marked lower to make up from the amount of stans giving it a 10. Eminem has a fast flow, and at least the production is better on this one, but this can't make up for the countless poor lyrical choice on this album (lil pump can't even make my dick pump, etc.). The lyrics that are meaningful lose a lot of their effect because they're so haphazardly woven into these numerous cringe-worthy bars.… Expand
  84. 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.
  85. nikoziko
    Aug 31, 2018
    6
    hmm it's alright em is very good lyrically on this album but hen it comes to the beats and hooks most of em are meeh but it's an okay project overall
  86. 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
  87. miles_
    Aug 31, 2018
    2
    Slightly better than Revival but still cringey all the way through. The track "Kamikaze" is probably the worst song Eminem has ever released. I'm sure why he feels the need to rap as fast as possible. Every time he does it ruins the track no matter how good the production is.
  88. bigoo
    Sep 1, 2018
    5
    let me start by saying this is a welcome surprise from Eminem i like to see him active again and this album is not bad. But i believe it is a stretch to say this album is actually good. what are we supposed to like? The spew of words? Em's technical skill? His **** disses? we have seen it all, just better. he is following the same process as the majority of his work. He complains aboutlet me start by saying this is a welcome surprise from Eminem i like to see him active again and this album is not bad. But i believe it is a stretch to say this album is actually good. what are we supposed to like? The spew of words? Em's technical skill? His **** disses? we have seen it all, just better. he is following the same process as the majority of his work. He complains about mumble rap, ironic that I can't hear what is being said in the hook of track number 10, "Fall". He lists as many names as he can for relevancy, and I'm expected to respect Eminem's lunge for fame? Don't get me wrong, this man has potential but until the day that he stops worrying about the next generation of rappers and focuses on the direction of his own music, he will be taking an L. My belief is that a rapper needs to live by what they speak. Eminem puts himself on a pedestal predominantly above rappers like lil Pump and Migos, there are many more though. I'm sure his lyrical disses sounded like hardcore disses to some, but that is where i draw a line. I don't listen to lil Pump or Migos personally but i understand them, and they don't pretend to be lyrical prophets or have anything important to say. The fact that Eminem is comparing himself to these guys is just plain pitiful. Recently these artist have been doing better numbers than him. is it too far to assume that the great Eminem could be jealous? Artists like Migos and lil Pump create music for their specific niches, and Eminem forgets about why people used to listen to him. i listened for his personal opinions about subjects he actually lived through (e.g drugs, women, mental health). Kamikaze just isn't that.

    Mediocre.    … Expand
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. Wallo
    Sep 2, 2018
    6
    Better than Revival but that's not saying much. There's 6 tracks that I enjoy from this album but another 6 or 7 that are skippable. Eminem's pen game is still unmatched to this day but just like most of his discography, this album adds to a ever growing list of weak projects.

    It seems like every album he's put out thus far there's always that 1 song that just ruins it, this time it's    Better than Revival but that's not saying much. There's 6 tracks that I enjoy from this album but another 6 or 7 that are skippable. Eminem's pen game is still unmatched to this day but just like most of his discography, this album adds to a ever growing list of weak projects.

    It seems like every album he's put out thus far there's always that 1 song that just ruins it, this time it's "Kamikaze". His flow on the song was pretty good but he completely botched it by interpolating lyrics from arguably his worst song ever "Fack".    … Expand
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. SHantanubhati_3
    May 19, 2019
    9
    This album was a great comeback for Eminem lyrically it's the second best album of the year behind drogas wave production was superb it was short and very good
  95. aon4962
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Still best on lyrical and technical lvl, but sales generally speak for themselves.
  96. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    This album is very good with lyrics and flows and does a good job at dissing disrespectful rappers of cliched and unskilled lyricism, but the lowlights are songs where Eminem is sour and bitter about what people though of his worst project, Revival. Still, the album has good disses and it is surprising the small time frame the album was made in.
  97. MadMananForever
    May 4, 2022
    10
    this album was super good. Eminem was pissed of from the ratings on revival so he just came at everyone and absolutely destroyed the whole industry.
  98. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    A mediocre album from Eminem. His rapping feels kind of stale by this point, and his references are getting a little dated. It's not bad, but definitely not his best. I liked the song Venom, even though that song got some backlash.
  99. 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
  100. Emmy
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    Yall wanted em on trap beats, u got it. The lyrical prowess on this album is off the charts. The production is off the chain, the album is brief and loaded.
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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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