Recovery
by Eminem
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8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 1313 Ratings

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  1. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 25, 2023
    4
    Recovery is Eminem's most commercial album and that holds him back from the style of music that he came to be respected by in the first place.

    Best track: No Love (feat. Lil Wayne)
    Worst track: Space Bound
    Best feature: Lil Wayne
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruinzinho, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Great great album , Eminem is totally back from drugs , just fire , i love it.
  4. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums of 2010. Period. The perfect mix between pop and rap. Production is good but the best part are Em's lyrics. A lot of americans say that this album is mid but you don't realize that US are not the only country in the world and this album absolutely ruled every chart in Europe. When we speak about Eminem we speak about a music type made for everyone, something thatOne of the best albums of 2010. Period. The perfect mix between pop and rap. Production is good but the best part are Em's lyrics. A lot of americans say that this album is mid but you don't realize that US are not the only country in the world and this album absolutely ruled every chart in Europe. When we speak about Eminem we speak about a music type made for everyone, something that Kendrick and Kanye can't match and their sales in Europe and other countries outside the US tell you why.… Expand
  5. mckenniegoat
    Nov 22, 2022
    10
    one of the best rappers to ever entered the game. thanks Em,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  6. Malakamartinez
    Nov 15, 2022
    10
    My favorite Em album. Period. I'm not saying his best but it's absolutely underrated and it shoud receive much more respect. It contains two of the greatest hits in the history of pop-rap and rap and, in general, every song has a special energy, the same energy that Eminem wasn't able to put in Relapse. "Not Afraid", "Cinderella Man", "Love The Way You Lie", "Cold Wind Blows", "Talkin' 2My favorite Em album. Period. I'm not saying his best but it's absolutely underrated and it shoud receive much more respect. It contains two of the greatest hits in the history of pop-rap and rap and, in general, every song has a special energy, the same energy that Eminem wasn't able to put in Relapse. "Not Afraid", "Cinderella Man", "Love The Way You Lie", "Cold Wind Blows", "Talkin' 2 Myself" the best songs. I consider it a classic and laugh at the critics everytime I read some reviews like the one of Pitchfork ahah. 1 page and a half to say that this album can't give the audience the idea of what Em was going through and that the songs are corny. No motivations, no points of view, no interpretations, no lyrics breakdown, nothing. Just opinions like the ones we are expressing in the comments here, the difference is that they get paid to write things that don't make any sense.… Expand
  7. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    7
    a great album that is an actual great way of rebranding Eminem in a way that doesn't make him sound like a tired horrible way of rebranding a funny sounding slim shady
  8. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    6
    This album is a little overpraised but it's still pretty good.
    Best songs: Going through Changes
    Worst songs: -
  9. tonto
    Jul 28, 2021
    7
    This is Eminem's comeback album after his previous comeback album, Relapse in 2009 was met with mixed reception. Here Eminem tries to be more commercial with a collaboration with Rihanna on Love the Way You Lie and Not Afraid is a mainstream hip hop single which is introspective and commercially successful. No Love featuring Lil Wayne is the strong suit of the album. W.T.P. is a good clubThis is Eminem's comeback album after his previous comeback album, Relapse in 2009 was met with mixed reception. Here Eminem tries to be more commercial with a collaboration with Rihanna on Love the Way You Lie and Not Afraid is a mainstream hip hop single which is introspective and commercially successful. No Love featuring Lil Wayne is the strong suit of the album. W.T.P. is a good club banger and Seduction is good. Cinderella Man is an up-tempo track that you can use to energize yourself. The rest of the album is pretty much just commercial filler. He does something with P!nk.… Expand
  10. DunyG
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    ...

    I can't start.

    Wait... oh, okay, I just have to be honest.

    I don't like it.

    I have to say why? Well, I dislike the lyrics.

    Better?

    Yeah, whatever. Just be on your way.
  11. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    A near perfect Album, some of Em's best lyrical displays and some of the best songs he's ever made. No Love is without a doubt one of Eminems greatest verses of all time, Not Afraid is a brilliant single, Love the Way You Lie is addictive as all hell, Cold Wind Blows is a perfect Intro, Won't Back Down goes hard as all Hell, Session One was guaranteed masterpiece (like any song containingA near perfect Album, some of Em's best lyrical displays and some of the best songs he's ever made. No Love is without a doubt one of Eminems greatest verses of all time, Not Afraid is a brilliant single, Love the Way You Lie is addictive as all hell, Cold Wind Blows is a perfect Intro, Won't Back Down goes hard as all Hell, Session One was guaranteed masterpiece (like any song containing Em and any member of Slaughterhouse), Cinderella Man was the song that earned Marshall a place back in the rap game again after previously leaving (and its evident why), Space bound is one Eminem's best songs ever, and 25 to life is one the most underrated songs in hip hops history. Every song on this album is awesome, with the exception of W.T.P which is okay.… Expand
  12. LogosKal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This **** is the greatest album of the 2010s that why it is the best selling rap album of the 2010s
  13. A_BRabbit
    Aug 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Album i really love not afraid and recovery save a lot of people from drug… Expand
  14. 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.
  15. Goorman1996
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    In my opinion - his best album. I good remember those times when i was a teenager, hanging out in the streets with my friends and don't care about nothing, just enjoying life at it's fullest sense of a word. I guess that was the only album where Eminem was speaking from his heart, without using any alter-egos, that's one of the main thing that make this album so unique, still to this day.
  16. Emmy
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    This album reminded me of eminem show when it was released, not one track i could skip from start to finish. It was a real come back record.
  17. Macrofficial
    Mar 25, 2020
    9
    Loved this album. Emotionally Impactful it was. Best Songs on the album would be Going Through Changes, Seduction, and Love The Way You Lie
  18. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    Although it's a great project, I hate to think about it cuz this was the seed to turn pop. And I blame all those who praised it 'because it was a little poppy-flavored.' It made him continue that until forever. It changed him forever ffs. Relapse >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Recovery
  19. Keneilwe
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    With Wind Blows and Won’t Back Down giving us rock-ish vibes, this album takes us on Eminem’s emotional roller coaster regarding his addiction and personal demons and his effort to conquer them as portrayed in Cinderella Man; Not Afraid and Talking 2 Myself This album isn’t for you if you’re still clinging on to the old drugged up Marshall because I’m this album he’s over that becauseWith Wind Blows and Won’t Back Down giving us rock-ish vibes, this album takes us on Eminem’s emotional roller coaster regarding his addiction and personal demons and his effort to conquer them as portrayed in Cinderella Man; Not Afraid and Talking 2 Myself This album isn’t for you if you’re still clinging on to the old drugged up Marshall because I’m this album he’s over that because this “was his decision to be clean” he didn’t do it for us or to find validation, he DID IT FOR HIMSELF Respect all the way!… Expand
  20. drepoo
    Feb 23, 2020
    4
    disappointing, too many pop sounds and singing. There's good songs in there like cold wind blows, no love. going through changes (the hook is whack) and maybe MAYBE not afraid, but these songs can't save the entire project
  21. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part ........................................................
  22. nikola97
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A beautiful album, you feel his regrets and all his emotions as he struggles through recovering from being an addict. He truly pulled himself out of hell, a very special album to me, as I was also struggling during this time, was good knowing I wasn’t the only one… Expand
  23. 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.
  24. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The emotion and heart put on this album and great lyrical display by Eminem makes the album one of the classics in hip hop
  25. JustNed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good good… Expand
  26. Ryanscaggs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  27. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  28. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic ..............................................................................
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  29. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    7
    Not my favourite but some good tunes on here. Better than Relapse. Fave tracks; Changes, Not afraid, Love the way you lie
  30. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Better album than most of some pop albums. This is the truly comeback for Eminem.
  31. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    5
    Recovery holds some of the irredeemable traits that most 2010s Eminem projects are littered with, but the couple of classic songs have to drag up the rating (Not Afraid, Beautiful) to average. A pretty bad overall effort as a whole, but it's still not worth bashing for the few shining moments it possesses.
  32. flametail23
    Jul 13, 2019
    7
    A good album with a few too many pop songs on there but none the less, an enjoyable album with some amazing tracks such as 'No Love' 'Session One' and 'Going Through Changes'
  33. Connorcox1997
    Feb 13, 2019
    10
    Eminem still proves that he's one of the best Rappers in the game and his best album since the Eminem Show. Definley love this album. I highly recommended it.
  34. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 20, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not better than Relapse but still a great album. Best selling rap album of the decade, 2 diamonds selling single shows how legendary this album is. Recovery starts with cold wind blows & ends with an underrated song untitled with few iconic songs in middle. Features did good job especially Lil Wayne. Rihanna did a great job. A great album with a different flow.… Expand
  35. MiguelNunes98
    Nov 20, 2018
    9
    Recovery is in my personal opinion the only eminem album that I LOVE all of the songs, I just feel is energy passing trough me when is rapping, and honestly is one of few rappers that does that to me.
  36. MalcolmE
    Nov 7, 2018
    9
    Em’s flow is amazing here. Sure the punchline might be dad jokes-ish but i find them both charming and funny. His energy is also on top. Sure it’s abit poppy but i honestly dont think that hurts the album. Criminally overhated. Helped me through some hard times aswell

    My Rating: 9/10 Favorite Tracks: Space Bound, Going Through Changes, Not Afraid, Love the Way You Lie Least    Em’s flow is amazing here. Sure the punchline might be dad jokes-ish but i find them both charming and funny. His energy is also on top. Sure it’s abit poppy but i honestly dont think that hurts the album. Criminally overhated. Helped me through some hard times aswell

    My Rating: 9/10

    Favorite Tracks: Space Bound, Going Through Changes, Not Afraid, Love the Way You Lie

    Least Favorite Tracks: Cinderella Man, W.T.P, Untitled    … Expand
  37. SuchiB14
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    People say this is too commercial, too pop oriented etc. but I feel this is **** amazing. I'm not going to list songs, because i like every song on the album. 10/10
  38. CORNROWKENNY
    May 14, 2018
    4
    There are some serious hits, but the tracks don't blend well together, going from emotional pop song to overly silly comedy rap to seemingly serious battle rap tracks. The production is all over the place as well, and it's often way to poppy and over-produced.
    No matter what kind of track Eminem wants to write, they only work a few times. If they do though, they are quite touching, funny    There are some serious hits, but the tracks don't blend well together, going from emotional pop song to overly silly comedy rap to seemingly serious battle rap tracks. The production is all over the place as well, and it's often way to poppy and over-produced.
    No matter what kind of track Eminem wants to write, they only work a few times. If they do though, they are quite touching, funny or/and technically impressive.    … Expand
  39. Dragonfly02
    Mar 4, 2018
    10
    In this album, he was more honest and apologetic than his other projects. I love this side of Eminem. I don't like Slim Shady at all.
  40. aftermath96
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    the first listen to this album i wasn't feeling it, but then it grow up on me and really well, the best project from 2010 definitely
  41. ToiletBoy
    Dec 25, 2017
    5
    Corny. Just really really corny. In my opinion this is when em started REALLY losing touch with the true rap world. No Love is dope though.
  42. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    10
    I'm starting to think that this USER SCORE is more accurate than the critic's score. He once again proves that he is the one of the greatest. Love The Way You Lie - eternal song. Not Afraid, Space Bound & No Love are great too.
  43. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album.....................................................................................................................................................................
  44. djdenzel777
    Jul 1, 2017
    5
    A few standout tracks but an overall mediocre album. Definitely one of Eminem's most radio friendly albums and much of the music on this album sounds forced.
  45. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    I honestly think this is one of Em's better albums, many people would disagree with that but this album has many very good very different songs.

    Best songs: Cold Wind Blows / Talkin' To Myself / No Love
  46. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    8
    I thought that this was a pretty good album it shows how good a lyricist Eminem actually is and how much better these songs are than most artists these days yes he has produced better but it is still a solid and album and one to enjoy.
  47. BIGMAN22
    Jan 21, 2016
    5
    few songs fall short due to poor production. eminem shows he can still deliver hard hitting bars with aggression and good storytelling. the pop oriented ones i didnt like much due to eminems terrible attempt of singing the hooks. however some of the songs off here i did enjoy. may not add up to his past work. but still shows he hasnt lost it.
  48. Jumpman
    Jan 11, 2016
    7
    This was one of the first albums i got a physical copy of and back in the day i was listening to it every day. Now i realize that is not as good as i thought but remains a pretty decent one , maybe the best after the eminem show.
  49. RobVanHars
    Dec 11, 2015
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is great, no offensive lyrics, great flow on some of the songs but some of them are sick but still worth your money. The singles, Love the Way You Lie, Not Afraid, Space Bound and No Love are sublime.… Expand
  50. ihavevocaloid
    Apr 25, 2015
    6
    Recovery... I really don't know what to say about this. I think this was an extremely weak effort from a rapper that has so much technical ability and usually has the tendency to put out a great album. This whole album is about one topic, his recovery and regret for doing some bad things earlier in his life. It's great for him to be able to admit this, but really? A WHOLE ALBUM ABOUT IT?Recovery... I really don't know what to say about this. I think this was an extremely weak effort from a rapper that has so much technical ability and usually has the tendency to put out a great album. This whole album is about one topic, his recovery and regret for doing some bad things earlier in his life. It's great for him to be able to admit this, but really? A WHOLE ALBUM ABOUT IT? Why Eminem??? There are very few songs on here that don't talk about that, and guess what? Those are my favorite songs here. Okay, time to get away from the repetitive subject matter of Recovery, I normally liked the production. I liked Just Blaze's contribution to the album - Just Blaze can always make a good beat, and without him this album would have been a problem sonically as well as lyrically. The only thing I can really be extremely favorable about with Recovery is his originality - even with this album, you can't compare him to any rapper out there. Grade: B-. Highlights: "No Love", "Cinderella Man", "Untitled". Worst songs: "Not Afraid", "Going Through Changes"… Expand
  51. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    After a brief return to his roots as Slim Shady, the Eminem side of Marshall returns on this album with force! He seems happy, reborn and passionate on every single song and his rhymes are as sharp as ever.
  52. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  53. Holocene
    Feb 26, 2015
    2
    Eminem was going to earn money through this album.

    Yeah, he earned it.

    But.. where is 'sincere', 'real' Eminem?

    Couldn't find it ya.

    Although many Stans appreciated this album, I think that it's over for Eminem..
  54. youlouz
    Jan 27, 2015
    7
    This is one of Eminem's worst albums, but it is still amazing just like Eminem. You will find plenty of great songs on here. .
  55. Mathrouzaud
    Dec 27, 2014
    3
    What's the matter ? Uninspired ? Further more beginning to be commercial as **** with featuring we didn't want. Pretty disgusting album actually. Poor
  56. r0tan0rtan
    Sep 23, 2014
    3
    Clearly, the Eminem dick riding can't stop, won't stop. I do like some of the songs, and as an unbiased listener, I couldn't get through the fact that the entire album is a complaint box to his listeners.
    .
    Eminem is definitely one of the greatest rappers out there, but his biggest problem, as of recently, is his songwriting. The entire album feels like a melodramatic whiny face trying    Clearly, the Eminem dick riding can't stop, won't stop. I do like some of the songs, and as an unbiased listener, I couldn't get through the fact that the entire album is a complaint box to his listeners.
    .
    Eminem is definitely one of the greatest rappers out there, but his biggest problem, as of recently, is his songwriting. The entire album feels like a melodramatic whiny face trying to re-connect with his glory days. There are some bright moments like 'Almost Famous', where he tells a detailed story about his rise to glory in the mainstream, as well as Cinderella Man, where Em reasserts his lyrical finesse and why he should reclaim the 'greatest rapper alive' belt. Aside from these two tracks, nothing stands out. The singles off this album are incomprehensibly annoying and lazy, and 'Love the Way You Lie' may be the worst Eminem song ever. Cold Wind Blows finds Eminem trying to shock people again with homophobia and misogyny, just for the sake of doing it, so people think that he's returned to his old self. Talkin' 2 Myself finds Eminem jealous of other rappers making a buzz in the mainstream, like Kanye and Lil Wayne, and he's afraid (Not Afraid my ass) that he would have his ass handed to him. I think you'd be okay Em, considering Kanye doesn't do dis tracks and Lil Wayne hasn't been competent since 2008.
    Keep fighting the good fight, Eminem Stan's. Recovery is not good. It is bad.    … Expand
  57. dante_finn
    Jul 17, 2014
    8
    I thought the album was well done. The songs have a rhythm. It features a emotional introspective. Album is heavily layered. While some songs had a good melody the theme isn't told quite right
  58. Pranay6
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    With Recovery Eminem recovers after giving Encore and Relapse.
    Not Afraid is a courage giving Anthem.
    Love the way you lie tells about complex love-hate relationship.
  59. Average
    Feb 13, 2014
    7
    Eminem is easily one of the greatest musicians ever. I like most of the album but it does not grab me like his previous albums even MMLP2 too. Eminem experimented on a new level by not presenting Slim Shady on Recovery. The opening to the album "Cold Wind Blows" is easily one of his best tracks. The album exceeds in lyricism and it's a well crafted one but it did not grab me like his other albums.
  60. Hypocritics
    Dec 15, 2013
    10
    Im going to go ahead and EXPOSE METACRITIC AS GARBAGE real quick, if anyone wants to stick around...

    Eminem goes unforgiving hard-as-nails in-your-face and mad-as-hell on MMLP1, and Metacritic slams him for being over the top. They claim the classic was a 78, and Yeezus, the ten song experimental embarrassment that Kanye can't get over 3.2 stars on Itunes, is an 85. Ok, fine. He    Im going to go ahead and EXPOSE METACRITIC AS GARBAGE real quick, if anyone wants to stick around...

    Eminem goes unforgiving hard-as-nails in-your-face and mad-as-hell on MMLP1, and Metacritic slams him for being over the top. They claim the classic was a 78, and Yeezus, the ten song experimental embarrassment that Kanye can't get over 3.2 stars on Itunes, is an 85. Ok, fine.

    He lightens up on The Eminem Show, and Metacritic says it's too soft and they've heard it all before. 75.

    He mixes in other artists and dumbs down the "Slim Shady" persona on The Reup, and they absolutely trash it and say he's lost his voice. 50. A 50, supposedly a worse album than IANAHB 2.
    Do You Sense the Bullsh.it Yet.....

    He brings back Slim Shady as violent yet comedic as ever on Relapse, and they say he's forcing the issue. 59.

    He changes his content for the more mature, stays witty, address' his past demons and shows immense growth as an artist on Recovery, and they say he's boring. 63.

    THEN, on MMLP2, he combines Recovery, MMLP, and the Eminem Show in an experimental, mature, hard-as-nails, yet emotional reflection on his career, and they give it a 73. Thats 7 points worse than Teflon Don, by Rick Ross.

    METACRITIC: WHAT THE ACTUAL F*CK ARE YOU DOING.    … Expand
  61. DessieDeratta
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Stunning...the best album since maybe The Eminem show. And I'm not just talking Eminem.....

    Can't match the IMPACT of MMLP1 (you can't be the first man on the moon ever since Neil Armstrong went there) but in terms of this man's genius this could be #1.
  62. SolidMantis
    Nov 8, 2013
    2
    Compared to his other albums, this is better than Encore, but not as good as his early stuff. All he does on this album is screaming rap lyrics and repeating the same subject matter on almost all of his song. The only song that I legitimatley enjoyed was "On Fire". People who are saying that this is his best album since Eminem Show is dead wrong.
  63. contract
    Nov 6, 2013
    0
    Em should have hung up his hat a long time ago.

    He isn't a rapper anymore, he's a pop star.

    This album was the first of his that I have to say I will never recommend to anyone, ever.
  64. Jarment
    Nov 5, 2013
    7
    His performance is flawless as usual but the content and beats aren't up to par with his other releases, in no way a bad album but slightly disappointing if you are an Eminem fan
  65. Eminem_is_GRAY
    Nov 4, 2013
    0
    Overated as getting good ratings beacuse he is white. He can't rap for Stop illeagaly downloaing his albums and get Kanye West's, as he is the best.
  66. EMINEMFAN11
    Oct 2, 2013
    7
    Pretty good. Great time for all of the boys. I would listen all day, everyday. To be honest, I have a lot of fun with this album. I put it on late at night and dance around the living room without any worries in the world. Thank you Eminem! You are cutie pie!
  67. BWETMatangi
    Aug 14, 2013
    3
    I do not like this album. Eminem made a bad recovery, because his albums before are way better. I can't even stand to listen to some of these songs ("No Love"), and it is just a train wreck.
  68. spearspitter65
    Aug 3, 2013
    9
    this is the best Eminem album next to the Eminem show and the lab ep EMINEM 4 LYFE
    EMINEM 4 LYFE EMINEM IS THE BEST RAPPER 3V3R $HADY 4 3V3R
  69. pkstarstorm823
    Jul 21, 2013
    9
    Eminem comes back with a very meaningful album. After his failed "Relapse" album, he redeemed himself with "Recovery". It features strong songs about dark places and trying to get out (Not Afraid and Going Through Changes), coming back with a strong attitude (No Love and Cinderella Man), and the songs about stopping hatred you started (Talkin' 2 Myself and Love the Way You Lie). It's anEminem comes back with a very meaningful album. After his failed "Relapse" album, he redeemed himself with "Recovery". It features strong songs about dark places and trying to get out (Not Afraid and Going Through Changes), coming back with a strong attitude (No Love and Cinderella Man), and the songs about stopping hatred you started (Talkin' 2 Myself and Love the Way You Lie). It's an excellent album and I highly recommend it.… Expand
  70. coco16
    Jun 21, 2013
    6
    Eminem's 6th studio album Recovery is what I like to call a breath of fresh air due to his previous lack luster album. This album has its flaws yes, the production is not always on point and is very plain at some points in the album but due to this being a experimental album for the Detroit MC I cut him some slack for it. Eminem almost reinvents himself with this album, coming out beingEminem's 6th studio album Recovery is what I like to call a breath of fresh air due to his previous lack luster album. This album has its flaws yes, the production is not always on point and is very plain at some points in the album but due to this being a experimental album for the Detroit MC I cut him some slack for it. Eminem almost reinvents himself with this album, coming out being brutally honest on subjects such as his past drug addiction, along with his difficulties with women. What you usually hear with most Eminem projects, you won't hear with this one. You won't hear a crazy, loud mouth bashing other celebrities and fellow rappers like he's known for, instead this album displays a more soft side of Eminem. While the album itself does have a bit more of a commercial/radio friendly sound, Eminem is able to pull off the sound, not greatly but good enough. His rapping doesn't sound forced like it did in his previous effort, it doesn't sound like he's trying to bunch up tons of words into one bar to rhyme a syllable, it's more natural. The weakest point of this album is Eminem's delivery and tone. His constant shouting throughout the album really hurts the project as a whole and while some of the beats on this project are heavy and loud, their is definitely something that could of been done to fix this. Same thing does for his delivery, while Em has had a fast pace delivery for most of his career, he's always known when to slow it down or when it was unnecessary, on this album, it's almost like he forgot. His double time flow is nothing impressive and for me to hear it every other track also takes away from the project. Overall this album isn't a terrible effort from Eminem, it certainly is a better effort than his previous two, it was an experimental project, working with new producers, artist ect. so I do keep that in mind and I advise anyone who listens to album to also as well.… Expand
  71. hiphop97
    May 27, 2013
    5
    This album is ok. His lyricism is great but his flow is not as good as it used to be and the production is poor but this album will appeal to the mainstream audience.
  72. MrThehammer171
    May 16, 2013
    10
    his best ablum ever that will never beat ever
  73. sil3nt_nick
    Mar 24, 2013
    6
    Some songs like "Love the Way You Lie" and "Not Afraid" were fantastic, but a lot of the other tracks weren't very impressing. I would have liked that Eminem would not have used all of those background vocals in his songs because he clearly has enough talent to go without them except when he is singing instead of rapping.
  74. frankbilders
    Mar 11, 2013
    3
    This album is but another disappointment, not one of the songs was enjoyable on this. His flow seems strange, he doesn't really rap its just like yelling the entire time with terrible rhymes. Though most would disagree I believe this album is worse than Relapse, I got the impression he wasn't even trying with his lyrics. If your a fan listen to it but you'll be disappointed.
  75. anshiman
    Dec 27, 2012
    8
    Even though it's evident that Eminem is still getting back on his feet, his flow is back to normal (which is incredible and unmatched) and his lyrical brilliance is finally exposed. The emotional content is resonant even though the tone inconsistencies are awkward and not smooth in "The Eminem Show" and "MMLP". The bottom line is I can't stop listening to this album repeatedly.
  76. edbezant
    Dec 23, 2012
    9
    eminem doesn't fail to impress with his latest studio album, recovery. im thinking of seeing him at the reading festival next year. and as i always like to say, **** nicki minaj and other mainstream rappers like drake, this is REAL rap!
  77. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    10
    Dark and twisted, yet heartfelt and passionate, this is Eminem's best release. It burns with emotion, and really cuts to your core.
  78. Brad7991
    Jul 21, 2012
    10
    My personal favourite from the best rapper that ever lived. low points WTP, Almost Famous and Untitled (I still like the songs but there not as good as the others.) Best songs are On Fire, Not Afraid, Seduction, No Love (my favourite), Space Bound, Cinderella Man, 25 To Life and Love The Way You Lie.
  79. scfcjh
    Jun 30, 2012
    6
    Recovery is much an improvement on the previous album Relapse, and possibly should have been his comeback album. Saying that, it does not contain the great simple beats of Dr Dre that the old albums do and lyrically is not as offensive as his older material and when it is it seems like he has tried too hard to do so. Overall, it is not a great album, but minus a few blips such as SeductionRecovery is much an improvement on the previous album Relapse, and possibly should have been his comeback album. Saying that, it does not contain the great simple beats of Dr Dre that the old albums do and lyrically is not as offensive as his older material and when it is it seems like he has tried too hard to do so. Overall, it is not a great album, but minus a few blips such as Seduction and Almost Famous, it is a good album.… Expand
  80. JoshuaStDenis
    Jun 5, 2012
    10
    After his relatively weak "Relapse" album, and after the short break from the music scene, Eminem comes back with a solid return to form with his best album since "The Eminem Show".
  81. TTW107
    Apr 8, 2012
    8
    I know its hard for a lot of people to admit it but Eminem is still one of the best in the game. Anyone noticed his albums have come in pairs? Slim Shady lp with Marshall Mathers lp, contrasting his multiple personas. The Eminem Show and Encore, The eminem show is one of the best rap albums ever (in my opinion) and after that em said f*ck it, started doin a lot more drugs and we get halfI know its hard for a lot of people to admit it but Eminem is still one of the best in the game. Anyone noticed his albums have come in pairs? Slim Shady lp with Marshall Mathers lp, contrasting his multiple personas. The Eminem Show and Encore, The eminem show is one of the best rap albums ever (in my opinion) and after that em said f*ck it, started doin a lot more drugs and we get half on point/half zany Encore (which is still better than the majority of rap releases but em's worst album). Finally 5 years later we get Relapse and Recovery. Relapse was brilliantly insane and given the events in em's life Recovery was the obvious next album. The complete opposite of relapse, this album is him going through the 12 steps, just getting everything out of him. This is not the Eminem I prefer but i think it was very necessary plus he is still a lyrical powerhouse and a constant flow machine. Not many artists can pull off one of these albums, let alone 6. Eminem is truly one of the best artists to ever touch a microphone.… Expand
  82. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 23, 2012
    8
    Eminem attempted to make a comeback after Relapse (Which I Think Is better Than Recovery). It was a great comeback he performed with 2 #1 hits and a seven week #1 album run. But for me it was an Aight album. I really love this album but i would take Relapse Over Recovery Any day of the Year.
  83. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    6
    A lot better then Relapse but I did not like how Eminem sold out on this album (Lil Wayne, Rihanna, and Pink...come on). Also it only had a few good songs, The rest was trash.
  84. EPIXMAN15
    Dec 25, 2011
    4
    I haven't been such a big fan of Eminem or Rap in general for a long time know but when I heard this, I honestly lost a lot of respect for him, jesus this is awful this is going to spawn a fan base that obviously isn't familiar with his earlier and much better work that was very much a fan of but all that is now lost in this latest album.
  85. snowcold
    Dec 22, 2011
    8
    I enjoyed it. Recovery has some really good songs, and I think that the theme is way better than on Relapse. Even tough songs like ''You're Never Over'' feature great themes, Em isn't a singer, but when he raps like on ''Won't Back Down'' or ''Untitled'' it's freaking amazing.Kill'd it once again but he had better.
  86. Enabler
    Dec 13, 2011
    0
    This truly might be one of the worst albums I have ever heard. I understand that people used to like Eminem when he was considered edgy, but he has turned into nothing but awful. I have never heard anybody complain more in my life than this guy. I would be alright with it if some form of wordplay existed in his albums, but that is not even present. I guess I would not mind the lack ofThis truly might be one of the worst albums I have ever heard. I understand that people used to like Eminem when he was considered edgy, but he has turned into nothing but awful. I have never heard anybody complain more in my life than this guy. I would be alright with it if some form of wordplay existed in his albums, but that is not even present. I guess I would not mind the lack of wordplay if he was able to hold a thought for more than two lines. At no point does he tell a story throughout the entire album. He simply raps for two lines about someone who wronged him in some stupid way, and then moves on to the next person who made him a "victim" in some way.… Expand
  87. oscarr
    Dec 10, 2011
    9
    Why so bad reviews. Eminem brings a new and fresh really good taste to his rap music. Loved it. No Love, Not Afraid, Cinderalla Man, and Love the way you Lie are the highlights.
  88. TrayBlaze
    Nov 24, 2011
    10
    Great album, haters cant hate that this dude is beyond anyones level. his lyrics are too good and just cuz he doesnt talk about beating women/drugs/homos doesnt mean he doesnt have talent, those who want to listen to that. which i still do, go listen to slim shady lp, marshall mathers lp (which is my fav album). recovery is still better than ENCORE...which was his worst.
  89. iAGR
    Nov 16, 2011
    10
    I really like Eminem's new songs, I don't understand why anyone would hate this album. All I see is people saying "What is this? I want the old Em back!". Listen, there never was old or new Eminem, there is only Eminem and his decisions. Every song on this album is worth listening, although there are a couple songs that get tiring already after listened to 5 times or so.
  90. Terexin
    Nov 12, 2011
    10
    One of my favorite albums to date, it was a much better follow up album after Relapse. I still listen to this album frequently even a year after its release.
  91. infinityqs
    Oct 22, 2011
    9
    His best album since The Eminem Show and The Slim Shady LP. The album contains 17 tracks. But this album contains too much musical gore and too little common sense or meaning in his songs. Instead he focuses on getting angry and saying bad stuff to people. But it's not all like that there's 2 songs about his best friend Proof which everyone will really like. And for the 1st time You canHis best album since The Eminem Show and The Slim Shady LP. The album contains 17 tracks. But this album contains too much musical gore and too little common sense or meaning in his songs. Instead he focuses on getting angry and saying bad stuff to people. But it's not all like that there's 2 songs about his best friend Proof which everyone will really like. And for the 1st time You can hear Eminem singing. This isn't his worst album but it's a lot better than Relapse and The Re-Up. Anyway it's good if you're a fan then buy the album now.… Expand
  92. Binki
    Sep 9, 2011
    10
    It's of course not Em's best album and it's far from the level of the Marshall Mathers LP or the Slim Shady LP. However Eminem gets credit for putting one of his best album since the Eminem Show and still being, after more than 10 years of career, one of the best out there.
  93. alexandergreen
    Sep 5, 2011
    7
    An ultimately underwhelmingly follow-up to Relapse. For the most part, this didn't sound like a typical Eminem album, due to the heavier focus on the producing aspect. Dr. Dre's role appeared to be shortened in favour of more thumping producers. Many of the tracks float over my head and make little impact, whereas Eminem albums usually have the capability to keep me entertained throughout,An ultimately underwhelmingly follow-up to Relapse. For the most part, this didn't sound like a typical Eminem album, due to the heavier focus on the producing aspect. Dr. Dre's role appeared to be shortened in favour of more thumping producers. Many of the tracks float over my head and make little impact, whereas Eminem albums usually have the capability to keep me entertained throughout, whether in disbelief or genuine enjoyment. The single that accompanied the album Not Afraid was disappointingly whiny, but there are still a couple of strong tracks. Buy it...if you want.… Expand
  94. JawsPapi87
    Aug 31, 2011
    9
    This album was an unspeakably huge improvement over Relapse with some of his deepest emotional moments and some tracks that I can't stop listening to (Space Bound & You're Never Over).
  95. Jocman
    Aug 30, 2011
    7
    I feel this album is overall a good album. Better than Encore and Relapse, but not like the first three. I don't like the idea of doing a song with Rihanna though. But still, a good album
  96. Muhammadomer
    Aug 18, 2011
    10
    this album is the best album ever. love the way you lie is the best track ever. this is eminem coming back to form. much more serious and emotional album. eminem proves that he is the king of hip hop after releasing this album. just love it.
  97. johnniedust
    Jul 21, 2011
    5
    I have no shame in saying that I liked Relapse better. Lyrically, Eminem has improved since Relapse, but in numerous other aspects, Recovery is a downgrade. The production values are weaker this time around, as Dr. Dre only produced one song (So Bad), so the strong bass and percussion are missing. The songs are mostly cliche soft rock beats, with annoying synthesized percussion,I have no shame in saying that I liked Relapse better. Lyrically, Eminem has improved since Relapse, but in numerous other aspects, Recovery is a downgrade. The production values are weaker this time around, as Dr. Dre only produced one song (So Bad), so the strong bass and percussion are missing. The songs are mostly cliche soft rock beats, with annoying synthesized percussion, produced by DJ's. The album overall sounds monochromatic and uniform. From beginning to finish, it is a noise album where Eminem screams in a monotone from track 1 to track 17. Despite a new theme of self-awakening, the album still has some very profane tracks (which did not generate any controversy from the media which largely ignored this), which is good that he was not being self-righteous or pretentious. But this serious side of him does seem phony, as he essentially acts as if he is too strong to laugh or smile. While Eminem, thankfully, finally decided to let go of the fart jokes, the album is still laden with outdated pop culture references and silly metaphors. Half of the tracks on the album are not really about anything in particular, but rather just random freestyles. While Eminem is on the right track lyrically, and in terms of delivery, he is in a dilemma where he is simply running out of things to talk about. But most importantly, the fans are happy. From a critical standpoint, this album is a setback, but if you like the new Eminem, go and buy his CD.… Expand
  98. I_Am_F
    Jun 29, 2011
    7
    "Recovery" is a very good album with several standout tracks: "Not Afraid", "Love The Way You Lie", "W.T.P" and more. Some of the other tracks, however, are simply boring.
  99. Hybridiction
    Jun 28, 2011
    8
    If you weren't impressed with Relapse or Refill you more then likely will be with this album. I wouldn't put this album on the same level as The Eminem show, the Slim shady LP or the Marshal Mathers LP but I would put it above Encore or at the least on the same level as it. Recovery has some of Eminem's greatest songs along with some mediocre tracks that most people will probably just skipIf you weren't impressed with Relapse or Refill you more then likely will be with this album. I wouldn't put this album on the same level as The Eminem show, the Slim shady LP or the Marshal Mathers LP but I would put it above Encore or at the least on the same level as it. Recovery has some of Eminem's greatest songs along with some mediocre tracks that most people will probably just skip to get onto the good songs. Overall this album in my opinion is one of the best if not the best album of 2010.… Expand
  100. Baron6489
    Jun 23, 2011
    7
    This ranks 5th in my list of best Eminem Albums right behind "The Marshall Mathers LP", "The Eminem Show", "Relapse" and "The Slim Shady LP." I'm not trying to knock it either because that's pretty elite company in my opinion.
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#4 Most Discussed Album of 2010
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63

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. Expert Witness (MSN Music)
    Jan 7, 2011
    91
    No matter how cleverly he's rhyming, which varies, he could use subject matter beyond married-to-the-game and his traditional obsessions. But with Shady in the shadows, rarely are these themes lifted by Em's long-recessive sense of play.
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  2. Slant Magazine
    30
    Much of Recovery centers around such themes as romantic devotion and anxiety, but the resulting material rings unsurprisingly hollow.
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  3. The Guardian
    60
    Sadly, a piecemeal approach to production (Dr Dre has just one credit) leaves the album lacking an abiding mood and drowning in fashionable soft-rock samples.
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