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

Universal acclaim- based on 1419 Ratings

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  1. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Tell me something , You **** can tell me nothin´ , if you dont like this album is cuz you like mgk ****.
  2. itsaboutdrive
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    amazing lyrics, amazing rhymes, amazing wordplay, amazing songs. This album aged like fine wine, **** the haters
  3. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    Amazing. Better than the 2016 Kendrick album in my opinion. It's still played af in Europe and I love it. 10/10 for me.
  4. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Accept it. Eminem's still relevant. Probably more relevant than your favorite rapper. Don't cry. This album still a banger after almost 5 years and there's nothing you can do about it.
  5. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    Eminem is here to remind everyone who he is
    Another classic for the ages
    And a reminder that music is subjective the so called YouTube critic talk for clout nothing else
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Walmart_Eminem
    Apr 4, 2021
    10
    I came back to this album a second time, and while my first listen was trash, i think it was because i wanted it to be trash. I wanted Eminem to fail. But now i can deny his godlike rhyme schemes.
  9. Munknjet
    Mar 22, 2021
    7
    Kamikaze is a return to for from Eminem. After releasing the horrible 'Revival' in 2017, Eminem returns and hits back at critics with 'Fall, Lucky You' and goes after the **** new wave rappers which are somehow dominating the industry. Eminem with another classic.
  10. seeyoureyes
    Feb 14, 2021
    10
    Eminem is back with a response album after the utterly disappointing and infamous Revival. He is certainly more hungry and hits the mark more often than not this time around. Eminem is at his best writing with his back against the wall
  11. 44839247
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This album is fire af , i don't know what critics talking about lmao , i love it
  12. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    Finally we hear something different than Recovery from Eminem after years.Slim Shady has resurfaced with this album and i hope he never disappears again.
  13. LogosKal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    It was almost impossible to recover from an album as disgusting as Revival but the rap god claimed his title back with this masterpiece. Few tracks and more bars, kinda like illmatic of 2018.
  14. TheHound1
    Aug 12, 2020
    10
    An incredible show case of lyrical ability, absolutely shut down all the critics.
    This album shows Eminem going back to his roots, going back to what made him him.
    Em is at his best when he’s angry and I’d put this album up there with some of his best work.
  15. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  16. DABBINGBOI
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    It is an extremely good album, this angry Eminem is so much better than REVIVAL Eminem and MMLP2
    His writing is amazing and lands every time, the beat is more modern which is good, it shows he is evolving and how he uses these beats better than the new gen of rappers, Best songs are all of them except for normal, Nice guy and good guy. I am tired of the relationship songs, He says sorry    It is an extremely good album, this angry Eminem is so much better than REVIVAL Eminem and MMLP2
    His writing is amazing and lands every time, the beat is more modern which is good, it shows he is evolving and how he uses these beats better than the new gen of rappers, Best songs are all of them except for normal, Nice guy and good guy. I am tired of the relationship songs, He says sorry D12 in stepping stone which is amazing, destroys everyone in The ringer, Greatest is just him flexing his lyrical prowess, has an amazing collab with Joyner in "Lucky you" "not alike" is the an fantastic collab with Royce and "Kamikaze" is a diss on ghostwriting, amazing album, extreme replay value, Must listen to. (Not better than MMLP)    … Expand
  17. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    This is the roaring comeback fans have wanted. "The Ringer" is Eminem's best track in years.
  18. yusifs
    May 7, 2020
    9
    Kamikaze has clever word-plays,impressive flows and flow changes,aggressive,entertaining and direct disses,impressive rhyme schemes.It has also a heartwarming song Stepping Stone and .the only issue with the album is the weak hooks in a few songs.An album from the master of craft.
  19. JacobKavanagh
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    This album serves to remind the entire hip-hop genre who's boss. Does he sound bitter? Yes. Does that matter? No. And besides... we like it when he gets angry.
  20. 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.
  21. JACK15q
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    This is amazing one of the best albums of 2018. Amazing tracks on here like lucky you, not alike, etc
  22. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    2018 was Eminem's year in hip-hop history, and they're gonna write about it. He got a huge W. Actually he placed the L he got on Revival into everybody's mouth lol. Plus he won the beef with MGK and ended the year with an impressive freestyle, after doing amazing features that year too. The album will be remembered more a couple years later. There's a classic potential in it tbh. We'll see.
  23. LYDiD
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    Feel good to hear Eminem express is anger so freely! I just skip three songs that I don’t really feel
  24. Gsixty5
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing! Besides nice guys, all tracks are great. Beats, rhymes, and flow! Even Paul Rosenberg is in it. Like the good ol days… Expand
  25. Aamir1911
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    Em is known for his lyrics and he is the best in the game.
    His wordplays are amazing as always.
    This album is mostly about mumble rapper as u can listen to his lyrics in the ringer that hatata batata line.
    His mostly notable songs from this albums are Lucky you ft. Joyner
    Call
    The Ringer Venom
    Notalike ( Mgk Diss )
    The Slim Shady is back
  26. VampyPandora
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Beast of a album. Bought this and still on repeat. The play on the words and the speed the best
  27. Barlog
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    A great comeback from Revival's failure, Slim Shady returns to remind the doubters of his rapping skills that he is the Rap God
  28. Diavoloo
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!! Amazing features, not a lot of fillers straight to the point. Production is also on point.
  29. Krantisingha
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Shade is back and with a suicide mission and he will tack every MFkss with him who doubted him..
  30. Dragooooo
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    All the people hating on Eminem **** yall He is ghe GOAT !!!!!!!!! BEAST !!!
  31. Compuitguy
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    It's a great album that realy it highly enjoyable and intelligent at the same time

    Eminem keep proving that he is one of the GOATs if not the GOAT
  32. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Awesome album with Eminem taking a step up from that noise known as Revival, only thing stopping it from being a 10 is his defenses of the latter album
  33. Ghostt
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album was a great comeback, revival wasn’t the worst either but could have been better still good though, amazing music. The track with Joyner was awesome
  34. ArkodeepSen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
  35. KBzinho
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid album. He should’ve gave us this one instead of giving us revival. But anyways… Expand
  36. sybilcris
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal...Unexpected....Incredible LOVE IT Absolutely love this album! Thank you Eminem
  37. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    This is a good album with very good songs, such as The Ringer, Lucky You, Normal, Fall, Good Guy and Venom.
  38. akaGalinsoga
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Ggúuuuggerrrefffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft
  39. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album, the lyrical ability displayed here by Eminem is unmatchable. The wordplay & double entendres are countless! Great storytelling too and good production.
  40. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Wow! The rapping in this is at a very high caliber! This album is what you get when you make Slim angry!
  41. Ginuzzoooo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  42. JustNed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire fire… Expand
  43. Ryanscaggs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Goat things
  44. AthTex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    ............................cool.........................................................
  45. SolonXP
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Eminem best album since 2005 for me. On this project Eminem is hungry again and this is why i love it.
  46. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Flow wise this is one of the best Eminem album. But people are talking about lack of content you guys should listen to 90s hip hop. Both Royce & Joyner killed it. Lucky you goes so hard, The ringer is a masterpiece & Greatest is great… Expand
  47. Laila01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Among those who gives the G.O.A.T the best I've ever heard of eminem's new album
  48. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Yeahhhh boii...... THIS IS REAL KAMIKAZE. Disses everyone. Spitting fire. EMINEM.
  49. Shadymakeme
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    When we get Eminem on Revival we **** up. Now we got Shady from the darł side. 10/10
  50. panckreous
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    I added my score but now have to type because there's a 75 character limit.
  51. Kenmathers
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Great album. I love it
    After everyone trashed this the best comeback anyone can do. Perfect response album and every song is lit
  52. VetalShady
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Great comeback for haters! It was Eminem’s surprise album and it was really great. The only bad song on this album was nice guy everything else was either great or okay. But overall great album, the down side maybe was it was a it short but easy on replay side.
  53. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    After the overly harsh criticism of Revival, Em comes hard on Kamikaze! He wrecks all of these soft rappers, fake mumble rappers, as well as the critics.

    This album you can start at 1, and listen all the way through. Ringer, Greatest, Lucky You, Not Alike, Kamikaze, Fall, and Nice guy are absolutely perfect. Em kills it!
  54. NAWEHA
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album was one of the best with fall, the ringer, lucky you being apart of my top ten Eminem songs of Eminem's best album in years! We all missed you, Slim Shady. Save us from the mumble rap… Expand
  55. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    8
    Not his best but certainly better than Revival, Relapse & Recovery. Fave tracks; Lucky You, Not Alike, The Ringer
  56. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Eminem vs the whole industry was amazing.
    But the most awesome it's that he win, nobody respond him. untochable.
  57. Suban
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    One of my favourite albums for this rap genius ever truly amazing by far the greatest of all time
  58. PawelSyska
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Amazing. VENOM at the end blew my mind. I'm addicted.
    9/10 because ten is only reserved for The Eminem Show
  59. vatsalpatel208
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!! Amazing features, not a lot of fillers straight to the point. Production is also on point.
  60. sarahsahdo
    Oct 31, 2019
    10
    Em is the king Best album ever Em is the king Best album ever Em is the king Best album ever
  61. anikpramanikcse
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    raw, beautiful, fierce. Great comeback after revival. wish he keeps this vibe on next album
  62. Sermanson2002
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Después de todo el odio y criticas sin sentido vertidas durante los ultimos tiempos esta es la respuesta perfecta.
  63. seancoz
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    Kamikaze, kind of, lives up to its title as this album is an absolute surprise bombing by one of the best rappers of all time. After a solid album in Marshall Mathers LP 2, fans were ready for another with Revival. Sadly that album and it’s album rollout were easily the worst, of this decade, and of Marshall’s career and the worst of the year as well. However, just over 9 months laterKamikaze, kind of, lives up to its title as this album is an absolute surprise bombing by one of the best rappers of all time. After a solid album in Marshall Mathers LP 2, fans were ready for another with Revival. Sadly that album and it’s album rollout were easily the worst, of this decade, and of Marshall’s career and the worst of the year as well. However, just over 9 months later Eminem seems to have channeled his evil twin Slim Shady and asked him for advice because the sound of this album is very reminiscent of Eminem’s earlier moments of his career, yet done with inspiration and some of the style of today’s rap/trap movement. It is nowhere near a perfect project however, some awkward hooks and clunky sounds in the final three tracks can be a bit cringy and this album may have been better suited as a 10 track project. While, sort of but not totally, understandable why these tracks are included it’s not helping the albums cause. Lastly, most of the first 10 tracks on this project are pretty great, yet can be very subjective to the listener, while some lyrics sound cringy, for the most part they’re smart, goofy and very reminiscent of the earlier days of Slim Shady. While not an amazing project, Kamikaze definitely will stir some controversy and will surely be in many peoples favorite rap album year end lists, but it will also be in many people’s least favorites as well. Eminem isn’t for everyone and this project is a great example of that, but for those who have stuck with Marshall throughout the years this is a rewarding treat and one with plenty of tracks that will be in many peoples' playlists regardless of peoples opinion of the overall body of work. Not the best listen from front to back, or start to finish, but Eminem finally looks like he knows once again what makes rap music good again and how to create it, and will continue to keep this in mind going forward. Let's hope he remembers and keeps that in mind and doesn't forget that like he had on Release, a good amount of times during Recovery, and most recently of course, Revival.… Expand
  64. flametail23
    Jul 13, 2019
    8
    A great return to form after 'Revival'. The lyrics are sharp, the beats aren't amazing but are a big step up and those flows...Some of the best flows of Eminem's whole career end up on this album.
  65. ARONAR
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    I am very pleased that Marshall returned his alter ego - Slim Shady! It was a very good decision in this situation!
    This album is clearly better than "Revival"!
  66. IlanBrem
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    The Ringer 8/10 great lyrics and great flows with a fine beat.
    Greatest 8.5/10 see above but with a better beat.
    Lucky You feat 10/10 amazing lyrics amazing hook amazing beat both Em and Joyner give an amazing delivery, won't shy to say it is one of the best rap tracks in 2010's. Normal 8/10 great lyrics and flow (see a pattern?) with a beat that didn't really did it to me at first but    The Ringer 8/10 great lyrics and great flows with a fine beat.
    Greatest 8.5/10 see above but with a better beat.
    Lucky You feat 10/10 amazing lyrics amazing hook amazing beat both Em and Joyner give an amazing delivery, won't shy to say it is one of the best rap tracks in 2010's.
    Normal 8/10 great lyrics and flow (see a pattern?) with a beat that didn't really did it to me at first but grew the hell on me.
    Stepping Stones 9/10 tells the amazing story of the rise and fall of D12 with a really good beat.
    Not Alike 8/10 Royce delivers and Em perform really good as usual.
    Kamikaze 7/10 it is a good track but isn't as good as the previous tracks.
    Fall 8.5 really good beat with good lyrics but the isn't as good as previous tracks.
    Nice Guy 2/10 the beat is horrible the lyrics aren't good and so are the flows and Jessie Reyez singing really sucks.
    Good Guy 4/10 beat, lyrics, flows and singing are better from the previous track but not by much.
    Venom 7/10 it is a fine track everything is fine the beat, flow and lyrics but it is not an interesting track.
    overall 7.3 could have got an 8 but the last few tracks ruin.    … Expand
  67. amansultan100
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Superb. We got the old Eminem back, major respect for this man and he should continue on making music like this.
  68. Yanstarr
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shady is back and with a vengeance. I feel like Em's music was missing something the past couple years. Not that his past couple albums have been bad, they just lacked that slim shady fire that I loved soo much from his first couple albums. He seems hungry again and out for blood. I love this album. I listen to it when I workout as it gets me pumped. I really like how lyrically talented Em is. His flow switches and word play are really impressive. I also love when he includes introspective and heartfelt tracks like stepping stone. I grew up listening to D12 so it was hard hearing Em say that the group is officially over but it was Closure for the fans. Anyways, if you haven't heard this album- I suggest you go get it cause Shady is back!!!!… Expand
  69. 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
  70. MCBengs
    May 19, 2019
    8
    All this album had to do to deliver was show us an energised Eminem hitting back after the flop that was Revival and it's a success on that front. Much of the criticism towards Kamikaze seems churlish to me when it succeeds at everything that it set out to achieve, further demonstrated by the subsequent 'Killshot' single. Sure, his delivery still lacks the levity that defined his classicAll this album had to do to deliver was show us an energised Eminem hitting back after the flop that was Revival and it's a success on that front. Much of the criticism towards Kamikaze seems churlish to me when it succeeds at everything that it set out to achieve, further demonstrated by the subsequent 'Killshot' single. Sure, his delivery still lacks the levity that defined his classic output and he's only rapping over trap beats cos that's the current trend but they already had to invent a new style of hip hop for this guy in the past and it would take an artistic masterstroke to do it again so late in his career.

    The tight focus here is the complete antithesis of Revival and there are a number of very solid tracks. 'Not Alike' is a vintage Em and Royce number. The lyrics are as intricate as ever but I like how unfussy this is as a package. If this album could be a stepping stone - Em clearing the air before moving on to a bigger, even better project - then it will all have been worth it.    … Expand
  71. MiguelNunes98
    Feb 7, 2019
    7
    This album is so addictive I already played 50+ times. In my opinion it's his best since relapse (MMLP2 excluded).
  72. hamza3434
    Jan 21, 2019
    10
    Lyrics are as always the best in the game.Em back on mumble rap and critics,a joy of an album.
  73. Snowden111
    Jan 3, 2019
    9
    Amazing album my favorite is Lucky You when eminem raps with Joyner Lucas. Great album!
  74. recoverka
    Jan 3, 2019
    10
    The best lyricist ever... This album suprised me when i woke up. Like his songs 'cause I feel like the same. Sorry 4 my english
  75. DoomMidget
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    I've never particularly been an Eminem fan beyond enjoying the odd track, but I very much liked this album and was compelled enough to purchase it (high praise, I don't remember the last full album I bought).
    I appreciated the anger and aggression mixed with some great beats, in addition to the rapping and lyrical skills on display. In particular, I would say The Ringer, Lucky You, Not    I've never particularly been an Eminem fan beyond enjoying the odd track, but I very much liked this album and was compelled enough to purchase it (high praise, I don't remember the last full album I bought).
    I appreciated the anger and aggression mixed with some great beats, in addition to the rapping and lyrical skills on display. In particular, I would say The Ringer, Lucky You, Not Alike, and Fall stood out for me as personal favourites.    … Expand
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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.
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. cyncalis
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    work of art. My personal favourite. A work of absolute art. Fantastic and great
  85. 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!
  86. 3vilTwin
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Great production,great content and awesome lyrics. Em really surprised everyone with this album.
  87. 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?)
  88. 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 ;)) "
  89. 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.
  90. 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
  91. 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.
  92. 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
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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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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