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. rodericrinehart
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    My oh my. Back after a mediocre Revival, this album is what we needed right now. The flow is still impeccable.
  2. GenXY
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    REAL hip hop heads know that this album is the real deal. British publications NME and the Guardian are NOT accurate here. I had no idea that Slim Shady had an album of this quality still in him. Bravo.
  3. 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!
  4. 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
  5. Dgdrfg
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is pure fire. I think that, nowadays, Em could make a masterpiece and still get criticism and bad reviews; it seems that lately nothing he does is good for the critics and most of the fans. Ok, Revival was disappointing (even if 5-6 tracks were really good), but this doesn’t mean that we have to hate on Eminem and have prejudices on his new works. This album is dope, it has the powerThis is pure fire. I think that, nowadays, Em could make a masterpiece and still get criticism and bad reviews; it seems that lately nothing he does is good for the critics and most of the fans. Ok, Revival was disappointing (even if 5-6 tracks were really good), but this doesn’t mean that we have to hate on Eminem and have prejudices on his new works. This album is dope, it has the power of old school hip hop and the freshness of clever and violent lyrics. Good job Em.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. CertifiedGamer
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Ignore the journalist as they are a bunch of SJWs who aren't fans of music but just looking for something to complain about like everything else they do, what they want is censorship and wish for everything to be like the movie 1984. This album is fire and the only people who don't like it are people who get offended over everything.
  8. blahhhh
    Sep 11, 2018
    10
    What a fun album! Em is back in full angry mode, which is his most entertaining mode IMHO :)
  9. Lewisd900
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Em’s rappin and songwriting is top tier on this album. I see music journalists acting like a rapper dissin his critics is new as if Pac, Cube, Jay and many more didn’t do it. The “bitter” rapper narrative they’re pushing is lame.
  10. mando414
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    Finally we get Slim back. Slim Shady is angry and in rare form. Its about damn time.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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!
  17. DeviMon1
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. holy f$#k, shady's back
    … Expand
  18. 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
  19. SaucyTryhard
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem's best album in years! We all missed you, Slim Shady. Save us from the mumble rap
  20. Danila12
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    This is his the most lyricaly insane album in a while! Acclaim!!! Much better than Revival!
  21. ahmadashi
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Best Eminem album in a hot minute! Blinding lyrics, perfect cadence, incredible energy, and whole lot of name of dropping. 3rd best Eminem album ever imo. The homophobic slurs may seem hard to swallow at this time and age, but in all honesty, it added to the experience. Also, it's Eminem, you should be used to it by now.
  22. TheKillerNL
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This is goooooood man still F*ck Mumble dude this album straight better than every rapper rn you can disagree or not but the fact is **** good
  23. Unfassyscarab98
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    His best album since TES. Good flow and lyrics, perfect feature, only average hooks
  24. Rastin
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this is one of the best albums I've ever heard I don't care if some stupid people hate this man...no one can ignore this genius...he is the greatest of all time… Expand
  25. 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.
  26. 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!!
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Alhe1994
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. EMINEM IS BACK. is at his best when he is motivated and the struggles of his last album have motivated him to drop an album that finally combines good hip hop production, his elite lyrical ability, and content all together.… Expand
  30. Lourson
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    I'm sorry but Kamikaze is pretty good, y'all listening mumble rap to much !
  31. Connorcox1997
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    EMINEM IS BACK. after his disappointing album Revival, Eminem makes his fans up by dropping a surprise album. This album is pure fire.
  32. 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.
  33. Mowta
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    The lyrics, production, and musicality are all on point. This is one of Eminem's best albums
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. mirow
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is amazing. Eminem is back baby and god dammit he snapped. We stan
  37. timmo97
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Reminding us that he deserves more respect and is as sharp with his pen as ever. Welcome back Slim!
  38. Gabriel0211
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is the real comeback! Eminem, who was being highly criticized by his work on Revival (that wasn't that bad), just done one of his best albums. I believe this have much less Pop influence on it, which was good.
    The flow patterns, the cadence, the rhyme schemes, the beats - everything sounded very good.
    This may be the best album since TES.
  39. milanstruyf
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Lyrics are as always the best in the game. I'm suprised by its release, sure I'm not the only one.
  40. rabbit11
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    The lyrics,production is great!!!! Em is hot!! so so hot! Music is top!!!!!!
  41. tygct
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Love the prods, it is notably better than Revival.
    Slim Shady strikes again.
  42. 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
  43. minmem
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    the **** GOAT is back **** mumble **** not a single song is bad , stan all the way
  44. NedsonMelo
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Ótima maneira de retornar ao jogo após desapontar com Revival. Kamikaze tá fantástico!
  45. 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.
  46. KingCobra516
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Finally this is the Eminem we have been waiting for since The Eminem Show. He is back!
  47. akgulcanberk
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is the sound of Eminem with his back against the wall, and this has led to some of his most invigorated writing in years--albeit with some troubling lyrical results. Whether he'll be able to maintain this level of energy into his next project is up for debate; for now though, any inspiration is promising.
  48. madalenabranco
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    No one can lyrically beat this man. Great album. The attention it's getting with 0 promotion proves it.
  49. ozibaykan
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super album for stream and listen. Shady is f’ckn great. Pretty average. Even if it's the best album he's put out in a decade. Decent production and some pretty great lyrics at points but no consistency.… Expand
  50. 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.
  51. Minus7
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    This is the people craved for. He turns back and slap the **** out of the market...
  52. 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
  53. CaP_CooK
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Great album from GOAT.Do not let them breathe Shady. Inevitable last has realized.
  54. 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!
  55. Chloraseptic
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    That **** is dope. Eminem or maybe I should've said Slim is **** back again.
  56. Tripleb71
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Eminem is back and he is angry! Em is at his best when he is motivated and the struggles of his last album have motivated him to drop an album that finally combines good hip hop production, his elite lyrical ability, and content all together. This is most likely the best hip hop album of 2018 at this point at the end of a summer that saw many heavy hitters release albums.
  57. Mobeenmir
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    kamikaze has Eminem at his best, everything is impeccable from production to his delivery. His flows were smooth and the content was great. This album was absolute perfection, every track was of the highest quality. The only below par track is NICE GUY, but i can live with that.
  58. shrekberg
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is Eminem at his best. Reminiscent of the classic 00-02 Eminem where he was taking names and throwing punches. As a fan of Revival, I knew Eminem was pissed and Kamikaze proves that the negative hate has put him back in his place. I'm sick and tired of mumble rap and garbage taking over hip-hop and everyone thinking that Eminem is all washed up and out of his prime. Kamikaze,Kamikaze is Eminem at his best. Reminiscent of the classic 00-02 Eminem where he was taking names and throwing punches. As a fan of Revival, I knew Eminem was pissed and Kamikaze proves that the negative hate has put him back in his place. I'm sick and tired of mumble rap and garbage taking over hip-hop and everyone thinking that Eminem is all washed up and out of his prime. Kamikaze, Eminem's tenth album, and possibly a top 3 effort, will definitely have everyone shut their mouths and realize why Eminem is the greatest artist of all time.… Expand
  59. 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.
  60. frasalv
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Straight fire.
  61. DeadassTho
    Aug 31, 2018
    10
    For an album with only 11 real songs and 7 of them being absolute Bops, I don't see how so many people can be hating on it. yall gotten too used to mumble rap. would be a 10 without good guy and nice guy (both are trash in my opinion)
    This is some absolute heat especially after revival.
  62. onfirevasie
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    This is just a reply to all of the people that thought the Mid-Aged Slim Shady had lost his track. The guy kills it with a surprise album and creates much hype that a G.O.A.T usually gets (The funny part being that haters reviewing this forget the fact that their reception is going to be considered as a mere "hyped-reaction" which would be overshadowed to the reception to this album).

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

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

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

    Songs that are up to the mark : Stepping Stone.

    The song that wasn't just "Em" : Nice Guy    … Expand
  63. MattyTisback
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    I completely loved this album, Slim Shady is back baby! This is the eminem I like to see!
  64. enri98
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    em surprised everyone once again, his rage for revival bad review and reflects on the tracks,
    his lyrics are perfectly written, and he use a great variety of flows.
    in addiction he managed to put together is style in some new school tracks, showing he is the greatest of all time
  65. Vadim27
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Very strong album, I justified not just a small part of the new school. The general atmosphere of the album, musical accompaniment, text, everything at the highest level.
  66. kathyamiller5
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Great album. Shows diversity in his technique/beats. Eminem surprised once again.
  67. yashnsit
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Perfect beats. Perfect lyrics. The first track being the best and nice guy being the worst, names have been said, shots fired. Slim shady is back. Flow is magical. Best hip hop album in a long time.
  68. Stayceltic
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    I can't stop listening... He is one of the best lyricists of all time. I can't wait until the next album.
  69. TH_Division2
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Return to form for eminem. Seems like he is hungry again. This style fits great in the modern landscape of rap.
  70. hackmeup
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    It didn't take him more than some months to come back. His previous project, Revival, got heavily criticized and he decided to answer to all these critics with music. In Kamikaze, he seems hungry and unleashed with mesmerizing lyricism and flow. He is dissing a whole lot of rappers, while giving props to others. Some are glad, but some aren't that he is back!
  71. HypaLink
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    The real slim shady has stood back up. While I appreciate the redeeming tracks on Revival like Castle and Arose, there was just something missing. With this, it's like he's been aware of all the criticisms of people saying he's too positive, working with pop stars, etc. So he rewound the clock, and brought back the angst. And my ears are pleased.
  72. justuravgguy
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Lyrically, this album is untouchable as is the case with Eminem, and the addition of Joyner Lucas and Royce only add to it. Kamikaze is filled with lyrical manslaughter throughout the tracks.

    The production on this album is amazing as well, especially compared to Eminem's last project; the beats for all the tracks are on point, and the album is also a good length (not too long or too    Lyrically, this album is untouchable as is the case with Eminem, and the addition of Joyner Lucas and Royce only add to it. Kamikaze is filled with lyrical manslaughter throughout the tracks.

    The production on this album is amazing as well, especially compared to Eminem's last project; the beats for all the tracks are on point, and the album is also a good length (not too long or too short).

    In addition to the generally good music in this album, it also fairly entertaining; a clash between Eminem's era where lyricism was most crucial to the now new generation of mumble rap, where lyricism is weak, but the focus is on the beat and "riding" it. So when Eminem mocks mumble rappers, such as all the "lils" by either name-calling them or mimicking their music, it is very fun, entertaining and reminiscent of his old 'Slim Shady' days.

    With that said, however, this album is not 100% perfect. Some songs have bad hooks and I think the ending of the album is relatively weak compared to the immense start.

    But this doesn't take away from the rest of the album which is amazing; it is lyrical, entertaining, fun and has that raw power of a sleeping giant who has his 'fuse lit.' An album for his redemption, which you can hear from Eminem's thirst and hunger from the start. Hence I have given it a 10, but in reality, I would probably give it 9.5 as the weak ending and the 3 aforementioned songs.    … Expand
  73. Gitin
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Album super.
    Very interesting meaning, like the f*cked of a new school.
    Really cool **** guys you need to listen it.
  74. XPV70
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    Eminem really got back to his old self. I didn't really like Revival and rated it less than 5. However, this album is possibly top 3 best of his album. He comes out, disses people, spits fire, got rhymes, flow and speed. It feels like he really let "Slim Shady" out on this one. Beats are by Dre which is noticeable. Also, Marshall put down his heart in this which made it feel more genuineEminem really got back to his old self. I didn't really like Revival and rated it less than 5. However, this album is possibly top 3 best of his album. He comes out, disses people, spits fire, got rhymes, flow and speed. It feels like he really let "Slim Shady" out on this one. Beats are by Dre which is noticeable. Also, Marshall put down his heart in this which made it feel more genuine and well made, which wasn't as obvious for Revival - which only had 1 or 2 "Okay" tracks. All 13 tracks are great, even though 2 are skits. This album is worse than the Eminem Show and Marshall Mathers LP put on par with the Slim Shady LP. Recovery and MMLP2 are close too, but let's be honest, Eminem shot way above expectations after Revival. I believe this album could become the album of the year - all tracks are great and relevant. The only thing lacking, for me, is a laid-back passive-aggressive track such as Marshall Mathers or I'm Back, even something like Say goodbye to Hollywood or Headlights (beat wise) would have been amazing. Otherwise 10/10 album.… Expand
  75. Foxos
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire Fire
  76. maximhussey
    Sep 1, 2018
    10
    It's good to see Em learnt a lesson from last year's revival and fixed his instrumentals, and removed the corny lyrics. The Goat is back!
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. 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.
  82. 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!
  83. Pleiry
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Shady shows everyone that he is the best, and its no use to argue. Plus reminds others that its really bad idea to try and diss him.
  84. sam3
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    His wordplay is out of this world. His lyrics are the best there is in this game. You can never compare him to any living (or dead) rapper.
  85. Jerry5729
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    The old school eminem is back! Thank you haters for helping eminem make this masterpiece!
  86. Dannyturner79
    Sep 2, 2018
    10
    Absolutely love this album! Eminem snaps and funny how anybody that was dissed has responded yet hahaha they don’t wanna mess with the RAP GOD
  87. 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
  88. 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
  89. 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 ;)
  90. KwstasMpasonass
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Probably the best album of 2018. It reminds me of the old Eminem but with better lyrical skill
  91. panckreous
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    I added my score but now have to type because there's a 75 character limit.
  92. faycel
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Shady is back!!!!!!!!!! .
  93. alislim
    Sep 3, 2018
    10
    Eminem's album Kamikaze is fiyah!
  94. parkert
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Great album, This has to be one of his best albums in at least 10 years! great comeback Em!
  95. Dannyglover21
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Omg this is amazing this 10/10 one of my favorite slim shady albums ever! keep it up Eminem!
  96. 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!
  97. 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.
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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.
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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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