Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 222 out of 5097
  3. Negative: 616 out of 5097
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  1. Babapour
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was amazing ,em kill the music and he know how can surprise us ,monster was the on of the best musics… Expand
  2. Jtmoney11188
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great, Album he had a great come back like you always do Slim Shady is the goat
  3. Fijifi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s a long album. I listened (for the 100th time) today and was still disappointed when the album ended.
  4. laurenventi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    If the double and triple entendres aren't enough to convince you that this album is a 10, then the beats and features will from Slaughterhouse (minus Joe), Black Thought and Q-Tip to Young M.A., Ed Sheeran and Juice WRLD. Every time you listen, you pick up a different meaning, a different sound and every listen you will have a new favorite song. There's something for everyone: from aIf the double and triple entendres aren't enough to convince you that this album is a 10, then the beats and features will from Slaughterhouse (minus Joe), Black Thought and Q-Tip to Young M.A., Ed Sheeran and Juice WRLD. Every time you listen, you pick up a different meaning, a different sound and every listen you will have a new favorite song. There's something for everyone: from a classic sounding track (Yaya, You Gon Learn) to a more modern sound (Those Kinda Nights, Godzilla).… Expand
  5. alanawss
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    isso e aqui e outro nivel
  6. Poisoned_Maniac
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    For me its a great album. I would recommend for others to listen and see what you think, not much I would change or take out.
  7. Hahahaywja
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2020 if yall disagree eat a **** dick. “Oh he went too far on it” you wanted shady? U got him
  8. caleb_mmlp
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so good
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  9. MrCondoriano
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Diverse content, excellent lyricism, excellent features, the most diverse flow of the year, and great beats. And so many different kinds of choruses. Only time will tell how the public will see this album as a classic or not though. It isn1t perfect due to some choppy flows in some verses from Leaving Heaven and Stepfather. But an excellent experience for me.
  10. Jblash
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The fact that everyone coming here just to hate on it proves how much of an impact this album truly has, that people need to get involved in spite of the that they pertain no valuable knowledge on the sense of this album and just want to osticrize it from a legitimate rating
  11. Shady_quotez
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of Eminem's greatest albums, the best he has ever been since the MMLP2. This album contains Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers. The production is noticeably better than the past few albums, and the hooks are much better. This consists of a new style of rapping for Eminem, which he has been pretty repetitive recently, The concept isn't too bad, it is not just lashing out atThis is one of Eminem's greatest albums, the best he has ever been since the MMLP2. This album contains Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers. The production is noticeably better than the past few albums, and the hooks are much better. This consists of a new style of rapping for Eminem, which he has been pretty repetitive recently, The concept isn't too bad, it is not just lashing out at other rappers like he did on Kamikaze with the mumble rap community. MTBMB has amazing features that we're never expected from Eminem. He changes his flow many times, so even in that case it isn't that repetitive. I'ts just all in all a great album, and a great start for Marshall for the new decade.… Expand
  12. Nonin
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Whole album is fire! Too bad that some salty pricks came here just to give 0 without even listening to it!
  13. Sherrywright
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best rap album of all time. Eminem is a genius, sends a powerful message with song/video Darkness. I am extremely happy with this album
  14. Yash29
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One word: Masterpiece..

    Eminem is like fine wine,he keeps on getting better as time passes.The whole album is fire..
  15. Arifdanny
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Yowww this album is lit brooo!! The lyrics, beats, flow & bars are on another level!! Haters gon hate!! This is another Em's masterpiece!! Slim shady is back!!
  16. ACmilan10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The Greatest of all time has delivered once again, no rapper compares with techniques, ability and pure rap schemes.
  17. Bla2772
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Some of ems best work since TES hits on all notes from emotional, to funny, to grimey. Nothing was missed. Nice best selection and of course some of the best rapping you'll ever hear. Was worth the wait
  18. Nonbiasedreview
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My unbiased review would definitely give this a 10 the album had sick beats and Eminem is normally dumb
  19. Nintonen
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Guess who's back? Back again!
    Shady's back! Tell a friend!
    Listening to this album nonstop since release!
  20. Shady4life86
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So creative, the only artist I listen to. Em at his best .
    We will never have a better artist. Shady4life
  21. idthirteen
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Geuss who’s backkkkkk.... tell a friend...

    Insane,, best album so farr...
  22. Monstershady
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem’s best album since The Eminem Show. He is showing that he still 100% has it! He’s got the same passion as he always has. I love every song on this album - with all albums after TES there were always a few songs I’d skip on each album, but I love all of them on MTBMB. The beats are amazing, the features are amazing, the lyrics are amazing (as always). Eminem is back and better!
  23. Whoisaaditya
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So much better than his last 2 albums. Features were too good. His rapping skills as usual were exceptionally well.
  24. Anurageminem
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A very good comeback by Mr. shady!! Flows are nice, production is good and features are the best part of this album.
  25. CapitalP
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is straight
  26. Shadedjaded
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album project in a while. Far surpasses 'Revival'. And stop giving dead zeros just because your mad its getting mad love. Clowns
  27. cmatwijiw
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Dark comedy meets mystery. One of his best pieces of work. I legit can’t stop listening
  28. MeroUWU
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Buenardo el álbum la verdad Eminem se cogió al mundo......... ...........................................................................................................
  29. Lantsd11
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece from the goat. My favourite thing to do is put his albums on repeat for days. My favourite song is Godzilla but other songs are not far behind.
  30. PoGdAb
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great content and double entendre songs and double meanings , im shocked and impressed , Very good album , Reminds me of the old Eminem AKA Slim shady !… Expand
  31. NickGunner
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, it’s his best effort since The Eminem Show. Great beat selection, interesting song concepts that are also enjoyable to vibe to - he basically took the feel of Kamikaze and improved on the formula.
  32. cntyadth
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat
  33. Robotshadow
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I love this album to death, got murdered by it and i listen to it on a daily basis. Excellent rhymes and perfect punchlines.
  34. Munknjet
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    These days there seem to be a lot of people suffering from ‘Eminem Derangement Syndrome’ – lots of folks are ready to sh*t on everything Eminem does, no matter what (just like they will auto-praise anything media darlings like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler The Creator drop, no matter what). Music To Be Murdered By has its flaws, but it’s not the trainwreck some make it out to be – it’s notThese days there seem to be a lot of people suffering from ‘Eminem Derangement Syndrome’ – lots of folks are ready to sh*t on everything Eminem does, no matter what (just like they will auto-praise anything media darlings like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler The Creator drop, no matter what). Music To Be Murdered By has its flaws, but it’s not the trainwreck some make it out to be – it’s not anywhere near as bad as Revival (2017) was. It’s more on par with Kamikaze (2018) – a mixed bag, with highs and lows.

    The bad: at 17 full tracks, the album is too long with too many weak songs (especially “Those Kinda Nights” with Ed Sheeran is terrible). The features and hooks on songs like “Unaccomodating”, “Leaving Heaven”, and “No Regrets” kind of suck, with guests like Young MA, Skylar Grey and Don Toliver (and Ed Sheeran) obviously on this album for no other reason than for marketing purposes – but their presence doesn’t do the quality of the album any good. Then there are some weak trap beats here and there and a few cringe-worthy lyrics (a reference to the terrorist attack during an Ariana Grande concert where 22 (mostly) kids were killed being in especially bad taste).

    The good: tracks like “Godzilla” (despite a meh posthumous appearance by Juice WRLD)”, “Yah Yah” (featuring Royce Da 5’9″, Black Thought, and Q-Tip), “I Will” (featuring KXNG Crooked, Royce da 5’9″ and Joell Ortiz), “Darkness” (honing in on mental health issues and gun violence and drawing a parallel between the two) and “Premonition” (with killer bars like “Instead of us being credited for longevity / And being able to keep it up for this long at this level, we get told we’ll never be what we were / **** if I was as half as good as I was / I’m still twice as good as you’ll ever be / Only way that you’re ahead of me’s alphabetically”) are vintage Eminem. Also, Eminem shows and proves he still has the lyrical skill to blow most other rappers out of the water.

    Eminem should have left 6 or 7 tracks on the cutting room floor, then Music To Be Murdered By would have been great. As it is, the album has its moments and is not all bad    … Expand
  35. H2sD3ath
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Love it!! This is the best album he's done I'm a long time and I am so excited that slim is back!
  36. RBRaja
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the best and always he will best for his fans, no matter how much his album earn and what position his album gets in by rating...you Kayne and Drake fans think you can beat stans by rating low with multiple accounts, that's what you learn from your idols but we are stans our idol is Rap god him self and he never told a us to cheat. Peace..
  37. Rh67224
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is Em’s 4th classic. The production is infectious and the rhymes are the best of his career. So much to unpack here. Darkness is by far top 5 written song of Eminem’s career.
  38. BSnod
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Everything I hope for in an Eminem album, and then some! There are a couple tracks I don't like as much, but I still don't change the song if my player is set to shuffle and one of them comes on, either. I listened to Darkness before I knew it had an accompanying video, and holy **** I was not expecting a gut punched right in the feel's like that. I've never had a song make me feel quiteEverything I hope for in an Eminem album, and then some! There are a couple tracks I don't like as much, but I still don't change the song if my player is set to shuffle and one of them comes on, either. I listened to Darkness before I knew it had an accompanying video, and holy **** I was not expecting a gut punched right in the feel's like that. I've never had a song make me feel quite like that. MTBMB is a masterpiece. First and only artist to have 11 consecutive number one album debuts. Eminem is a legend.… Expand
  39. Someboynamedjos
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely amazing, this is a straight up raw rap album that any rap fan and fan of bars will enjoy. Eminem the GOAT
  40. Gio52
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing … Expand
  41. AMusicFan
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A fine body of work, bringing back that infamous Slim we know and love. We see Eminem on his element with storytelling and lyricism but not straying from good music. This is one of the best Em albums I've heard after 2010 after MMLP 2.… Expand
  42. Anujsm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Instant classic. No two ways about it, IT'S THE RETURN OF THE F GREATEST. slim shady was dope and the beats and production were too good
  43. RealSlimShady
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Number 1 i love it... You should hear the the darkness you will love it... And godzilla boy I love it… Expand
  44. Dracoanddarcy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  45. barrypoleman
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album will take you back to the glory days of Eminem. It's not as "pop-heavy" as some of his previous releases, excellent production value and gritty story telling reminiscent of the Slim Shady LP. I think there are few tracks to skip over for true fans of hip hop.

    It seems like Eminem will be criticized by some no matter what he puts out, but at the end of the day the opinions of    This album will take you back to the glory days of Eminem. It's not as "pop-heavy" as some of his previous releases, excellent production value and gritty story telling reminiscent of the Slim Shady LP. I think there are few tracks to skip over for true fans of hip hop.

    It seems like Eminem will be criticized by some no matter what he puts out, but at the end of the day the opinions of a few don't mean anything. Sales are the only indisputable metric you can rely on when determining if an album is good and for that reason Eminem is the indisputable GOAT.    … Expand
  46. jonxstates
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Album is very good and has a mix of stuff for everyone to like. Slim shady is back and making people mad again which is great.
  47. maky
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic slim shady... LOVE IT. Music To Be Murdered By - Definitely is the one of his strongest albums
  48. Metafal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Love it. Very good album. The best song in there are "I will", great project
  49. xocola
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Music To Be Murdered By is amazing On this album Eminem shows strong signs of adapting to the times
  50. Ganey
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Quality album from one of the greats. Em is evolving after 3 decades of rapping
  51. BANCROFT92
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem albums to date. When it comes to lyrics it doesn't disappoint and even exceeds high expectations when it comes to Eminem.
  52. JesusCervantes
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is literally doing lyrical acrobatic rhymes in the entire album! Love the beats, he seems to be having fun with new producers and beats. Eminem is evolving ! I do not get the hate on Em, it’s as if hating on Em is the popular thing now a days. Amazing album in a good direction!
  53. Khaja
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Vintage and rejuvenated Eminem with Sharp storytelling, vicious rage and crisp production and vocals. Features ain't too shabby either! 10/10 best release since Relapse!!
  54. Gods
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Instrumentally sound, lyrically very good and many flow switches were used. Very few skipable songs overall a good record
  55. Marky45
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic Eminem, nobody can do what he does. One of his best albums. Worthy of a rating of 10
  56. sybilcris
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Music to Be Murdered By Lyrically breathtaking...I love it from beginning to end, features out this world
  57. Apr3114
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is phenomenon..the word play story telling and raw emotion is uncanny.
  58. Mayalaluchona
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He's the greatest ::: and Anderson kill his part love the whole album I'm here for everything he comes up with… Expand
  59. Aryan3000
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Epic album with some really great songs. Can be heard for long duration without any problems. Epicness
  60. MathisM
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It's horrible to see hater put some 0 just because they don't like Eminem and can't understand that their are other People With different opinions. Il think it's the best Eminem's album since a long Time and This album have the right to have a 9/10 rate
  61. sybilhn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Music To Be Murdered By is beautiful and enjoyable It is amazing it is more than i could have ever dreamed
  62. shady365
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is by far his greatest work since the Eminem show! I liked Recovery a lot and Kamikaze but this one is truly special!
  63. Rayrex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Goat always the best
  64. Zepter
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is so good. I love it. I’m writing this review because I love. Also: Screw you Kanye and Kendrick fans for trying to drag the album down for no reason at all.
  65. turismo22
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    its soo good so great he has expanded some new horizons and great features great production
  66. Firefeenix82
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  67. Vintagevictor
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every song on this album gives you a different vibe, this vibe exceeds positively over time when you listen to the album repeatedly. I got to say, Eminem outdid himself on this one, after releasing kamikaze, i thought this album was going to flip but it instead exceeded my expectations! Keep it up Em!… Expand
  68. yeeter
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    stop giving this a 0/10, when kanye and kendrick drop albums, em stans dont go and give that 0/10
  69. Jvdkiller
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is best like kamikaze...
    I dont know why someone disslike this album... i just can say this is the best from king
  70. qu4k3
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    im not sure why kanye and kendricks fans are giving this a 0/10, when they drop, em fans dont go and do that to their albums.
  71. Rottetrol
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Forget what the critics are saying. This album is straight fire! could possibly go down as a classic. i love it.
  72. yeetSkeet
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Music to Be Murdered By is one of Eminem's best album is has ever put out. It only gets topped by TES and that is just barely
  73. Gradicus
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Beautifully written. Perfect balance of harmony and chaos. Controversial and refreshing and a modern take on a nostalgic theme. Wild reminding me of the old Shady, it also showed me Eminem has not fallen off but instead aged like wine.
  74. mmDcyka
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is god
    He was He is
    And he will
    He deserves 10/10 this album is crazy !!
  75. Rafa15
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    No matter what the man does, people are gonna STILL find a way to hate! Envious ass people that are just jealous of his greatness. Talk your **** EM!! And **** all these ignorant ass haters. Great album YET AGAIN!!!
  76. Elmar2001
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem again surprises us with his new album. This should be the best album of the year.
    Still the GOAT
  77. Ayatol
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Lmao the spam of 0’s cuz he put out an album that the fans actually enjoyed
  78. Mcdoc21
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One the best Em’s albums.
    Here he have more car music then before, but the lyrics great on every song!
  79. Man4
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A good album with a lot of flows a new world record features that we didn't expect and an amazing work for his age. Eminem… Expand
  80. RiskyMcClickers
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Dope as hell. I don’t know where the negative reviews are coming from. Are you even listening to the bars?
  81. LovelyDegree160
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    The album is incredibly inconsistent, but has its bright spots that are bright enough to save it from being Revival 2.0. A solid 7/10.
  82. Beastincarnate
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of eminem's best album since TES.This has some great story telling songs . The features in this album are great
  83. SenorClutch69
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Mr. Mathers continues to prove himself as one of the greatest rappers alive. Job well done!
  84. cristianutsa
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing. The beats are incredible and Marshal is a beast ! GG mate. This thing is amazingly well made. Its impossible to just skip a song. They're all so good and the vibe you get is amazing
  85. Marshallisme
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    HE'S BACK WITH A BANG . I'M SO SO OBSESSED WITH ALMOST EVERY TRACK SPECIALLY UNACCOMMODATING AND GODZILLA
  86. AdmiralSwifty71
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Fffffffffffffffffffffffffffffaaaaaaaaaaaaannnnnnnnnttttttaaaaaannnnnnooooooo suucks
  87. SlimGary
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best album ever made. I listen Eminem since I'm a kid, and I won't stop to! Eminem is GOAT
  88. Snotklap
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Rating is actually 8.5. But I have to make up for the zero score cucks. Track 6 is a bit bleh, love the rest though. Limited edition CD on the way.
  89. jordanTXL
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Story-telling at its best! To me MTBMB is a lyrical masterpiece with lovely double entendres.
  90. Aminsk
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    the only word to describe tis album is wooooow. this album is awesome if this sh*t did not win a Grammy what else have to win
  91. Shamaciqta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    10 is small for this album!《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《《
  92. Itzmedilu9633
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. His one the best and finest album❤️. Loved every songs. And my favorites was Godzilla and darkness.… Expand
  93. rainmakerxuzair
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of Em's best works lately. Not a single filler song out 20 tracks. It's just great.
  94. Ant_003
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Awesome album Awesome album Awesome album Awesome album Awesome album Awesome album Awesome album
  95. Jayy8311
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    This is a really quality album, I think it’s the best work Eminem has put out since the MMLP 2.
  96. owenshxdy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Unbelievably good album. But. Haters gonna hate. The flow, the delivery, the rhymes. Everything Is unbelievable.
  97. Shimerly
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    It’s great, dunno why so many people trashing it. You can’t compare it to MMLP and other early albums but I’ve listened since it released and it’s getting better and better.
  98. XXTAKER
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I fantastic direction for future releases! Revival was missing proper production and kamikaze was missing content, this album out the two together nicely!
  99. Kingmathers_
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is album is the perfect combination of old em and new em, and the production feels much tighter and high quality,
    And those beats though,pure     … Expand
  100. marktheshark007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Simply fantastic. Production, features and don’t even get me started on the lyricism. Absolutely incredible that at 47 Eminem can continue to surprise me.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.
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