The Eminem Show
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1850 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 39 out of 1850
  3. Negative: 112 out of 1850

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  1. festiveferret
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Mental. Too good. This is just some if the best music ever created, and I can't get enough of it.
  2. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing! I would say this is Eminems best album in his discography giving it a slight edge over the great MMLP album.
  3. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is Em’s best album, the content here and his cadence are simply incredible. What a timeless classic.
  4. jembm9
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best rap album of all time. Hands down. This isn't even close guys. Eminem Albums are always 9 or above.
  5. Vegeta1985
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The greatest rapper of all time at his best. Complex Rhyme Scheme, perfect flows, double entendre rhymes etc...
  6. alanawss
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
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  7. theapple
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    For me, The Eminem Show is the best album of all time. From the beginning to end. The greatest MC of all time on his best album ever. Some people say MMLP is his best, just a matter of opinion.
  8. Coolguymandude
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another great fantastic awesome wonderful beautiful album by rap god eminem.
  9. chinno
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album makes it Eminem's third classic consecutive album, proving to everyone what a rap sensation he really is, destroying his competition lyrically as well as commercially.
  10. eddierehm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The eminem show can be thrown into the arguement of being his best album. Some say it is the MMLP but that's up to you!
  11. JustNed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great… Expand
  12. HellToBeShady1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic Eminem. Will forever be in my rotation. One of the best rap albums ever made.
  13. ZainX
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing album, finally some good music from Eminem. Some of the "same old love songs" but atleast they are presented in a new way and with a different story at least.… Expand
  14. Okay2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's fire my g. What more can I say boii... **** the media trying to shun him and y'all haters coming over here. Get ****ed in the booty ****… Expand
  15. vatsalpatel208
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is what got Eminem into the GOAT convo, very early into his career. His favourite, although I like TES more.
  16. T-WREX
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is probably the best work that Eminem has ever done. With a perfect blend of lyrical skill and great song writing. This is the album I consider cement Eminem as one of the best rap artists of all time.
  17. humza3173
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Perfect Album in every way, I hate when people say only white people listen to Eminem. I'm from the middle east and a Muslim and I love his music
  18. Marchana21
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s impossible not to say Eminem’s the GOAT. This album is the third best rap album of all-time. And it just loses for The Marshall Matters LP and The Slim Shady LP... He’s really out there delivering us classics in a row.
  19. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This is a good album with great tracks, such as Cleanin' out my Closet, Sing for the Moment and Without Me.
  20. Dubillot
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is probably in top 5 best hip hop cleaning out my closet , sing for the moment, square dance and the birth of eminem producer !
  21. Alwadie07
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I’m actually still listening to this album until now and I don’t think that I will ever stop listening
  22. Jesusxking
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best work to date. He can't be bested. Top 3 album debatebly. Every track is a banger.… Expand
  23. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  24. Lp394
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favourite album of all time from any artist had to review it first listened to it when I was like 8 still the best
  25. AthTex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Love this album anisjsnssooahssbjsiaiaksjsjhzhaikakznzzhzuzkizzjjzuzbznksisisujj
  26. PandaOfDoom
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Genuinely poor form. One of his worst albums by far. After the greatness of SSLP and MMLP I would be ashamed if I made this
  27. Hanstead
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece, prob the best rap album ever written and recorded. Easy to listen to but deep as **** if you Wana hear it.… Expand
  28. LazerFish12345
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is a classic. The album has songs remembered and commonly played to this day. T'ill I collapse has gotten the title "Most played rap song for working out" and without me has over 800 million views on youtube. He also talks about how he loves his daughter, the state of america in that time period, and his controversies.
  29. itsranjan007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This the best Eminem album also the best album overall ever. Every song it's great but sing for the moment is on another level. It's lyrically amazing. And how can you forget till I collapse
  30. Charltonman
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Even with one bad track (Drips ft obie trice), this album is impecable. The ultimate classic.
  31. riccardocapelli
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Every song on this project is great, the weakest one is "Drips" but still a good song… Expand
  32. Ericelfstrom
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sequencing of the songs, production, and lyrical aspect this album is phenomenal.… Expand
  33. sofiamdt1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The critic score on this is absolutely ridiculous... His best album, flawless from start to finish
  34. Compuitguy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An undisbuted classic album and always enjoyable

    Eminem has been proving that he is one of the GOATs if not the GOAT
  35. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    TES is a classic................................................................................................................................................
  36. Terrarum
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic one. Masterpiece for real. Every track is solid, I love it as much as Chance The Rapper love his wife
  37. KamalALraiani
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the best person ever he's more than an artist or a rapper he's the best in everything
  38. Samiyaljabr12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Omg this album deserves 2x diamond because he's been on top with this album
  39. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Working once again with producer Dr. Dre, Marshall Mathers returns with his third album. The greatest album of the year
  40. Totie12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite album of all time. The beats and ems flows get me fired up. It’s like all his best qualities finally cane together.
  41. Laila01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Review of eminem's music video views and stream the G.O.A.T video views on YouTube
  42. AllanBenjamin
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So many bangers in this album, great samples, greats colabs, Eminem second best album ever!
  43. itachiuchiha007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic
  44. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite tracks are Without Me, Sing For the Moment and Till I Collapse.
  45. NigelMaito
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I would like to welcome y'all to the eminem show. This is one of the best albums if all times
  46. TheCadex
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Lyrically amazing, conscious songs, commercial songs... this is a album for everybody
  47. Yousaf
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece album! Love it! It’s s classic! Crazy album! Crazy wordplays and storytellings!
  48. timmo97
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    One of 10 hip hop albums with absolutely 0 skips. Unbelievable replay value, and one of the best albums of all time from the best rapper of all time
  49. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Classic Em. I didn't really like Em as much when I was growing up cause I always heard the goofy songs on the radio. But as I got older I started to listen to and, therefore understand more of what he was saying and grew an appreciation and respect for his music. Now he's one of the top 5 rappers on my list. Great album.
  50. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Classic Eminem. Surely this is a greatest hits? So many bangers. Fave tracks ; Business, White America, Superman, Without Me, Till I Collapse
  51. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece that's the only way to call this album.
    Eminem in his best. Best flows in an album ever.
  52. Flagrate
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Just classic! In my opinion, the best hip-hop album. Eminem is a legend. He made a masterpiece!
  53. rmeskout
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Undoubtably both Eminem and Rap itself's magnum opus. Doubt that anyone's anything could trump this piece of art.
  54. Strike9287
    Jan 4, 2020
    10
    Most definitely his best project.
    The production fits the style of the album
    While the flow and lyrics are almost just as aggressive as his previous album.
    This was the peak of Marshall Mathers.
  55. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    A classic rap album, and quite deservingly so. The lyricism is terrific and the production is actually really eclectic for this time period of the genre. Songs like Sing For The Moment, Till I Collapse and Haille's Song are repayable anchors to one of Eminem's greatest albums.
  56. ARILTY
    Jul 27, 2019
    10
    For me, this album is one of the best Eminem's. I love all songs from this album.
  57. Yanstarr
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    This album is my favorite from Eminem's discography. I can listen to this album from start to finish with zero skips. He has a song for every mood. Sing for the moment is my absolute favorite.
  58. Harol
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    This is such an amazing album, a masterpiece from the 2000s, Eminem gave excellent beats and lyrics and its singles are amazing
  59. DanilkaDuvakin
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    My favorite rapper and this is my favorite album from him. The tracks are so cool that I have bursts of energy
  60. MCBengs
    May 19, 2019
    10
    The Eminem Show displays Eminem’s complete rapping ability, his flow, his lyrics and delivery are at an all-time best. This is a sound of a man who is at the pinnacle of his career. His flow and rhyme schemes sound so effortless, yet established. Where The Marshall Mathers LP sounded like a primal howl of rage, The Eminem Show showcases an artist trying to make sense out of the chaos andThe Eminem Show displays Eminem’s complete rapping ability, his flow, his lyrics and delivery are at an all-time best. This is a sound of a man who is at the pinnacle of his career. His flow and rhyme schemes sound so effortless, yet established. Where The Marshall Mathers LP sounded like a primal howl of rage, The Eminem Show showcases an artist trying to make sense out of the chaos and turmoil in his personal and professional life. Eminem, for the first time comes out not as his alter ego Slim Shady, or his artistic persona but as his true, more mature self. A combination of a wicked, hungry version of the Slim Shady LP to the liberating fearlessness in taking hip-hop left turns and acting the fool while high on the chronic in The Marshall Mathers LP. Eminem has never relied on features too much, and he never had to, his bigger than world persona was always enough. The album features his closest partners: Dr. Dre, D12 and Obie Trice. The album features total of 15 songs and 5 skits. From start to finish, excluding the infamous song “Drips” Eminem continue giving his 100 percent, with each song being as good as or even better than the one before it. The album gave us such Eminem classics as Cleaning out my closet, Without Me, Business, Sing for the moment, and the best gym/hype up song ever: Til’ I Collapse featuring the late legend Nate Dogg. In a few of his songs Eminem is contemplating his life and even death. What would happen if he died after this album dropped? I think that it is safe to say he would be forever established as the GOAT.

    The album is a spectacular show fest of rhymes, unstoppable flow, uncensored shots at everyone who even dares to step up to Eminem, and as a matter of fact, he gave us an Idea on why he’s going to stay in the rap game, and keep slaying it. 1999 to 2003 was arguably the biggest run of any artist ever. Eminem took the world by it’s balls and did whatever he wants with it. Sadly, every era must come to an end, and no matter whether you enjoyed Encore or not, The Eminem Show was the last truly great album, which also sort of marked the end of an era of this kind of rap style. However Eminem's music will forever stay within us, and despite all the opinions surrounding his career nowadays, we must give him credit where it's due. After Eminem stepping down, new artists and older well known rap icons came for his crown like: Lil Wayne, DMX, Jay Z, Kanye West    … Expand
  61. Connorcox1997
    Mar 8, 2019
    10
    The Eminem Show is a fantastic album. I loved all the song, the beats are dope, and Eminem's lyrics are getting better and better. The Eminem Show is my second favorite album next to Marshall Mathers LP. I highly recommend it.
  62. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eminem 2nd best album of all time. Without being a single till I collapse is certified 5×Platinum in US shows how legendary this album is Nate Dogg killed that hook (RIP) This album has so many classic starting from a legendary song white America to last song this album has no skip (Drips sometime) Eminem flow in this album is legendary. Mostly produced by Eminem & he did a good job. Along with The Sllim Shady LP & Mathers LP, Eminem Show is his 3rd Classic… Expand
  63. SuchiB14
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    This **** is dope as **** one of the best rap albums ever. The lyricism is brilliant and the beats are phenomenal and (as always) Em sounds great. 10/10
  64. dannydboh
    Oct 30, 2018
    10
    Maybe the best Eminem's album,a rap fan must listen this,pure masterpiece..
  65. DamonAubergine
    Sep 21, 2018
    6
    The Eminem show certainly has some historic tunes on it such as 'Without me' and 'Till I Collapse', but the album as a whole doesn't feel like it's Eminem writing at his best. It seems more of a bragging album crossed with a sympathy album, rather than the hard hitting and witty Eminem from The Marshall Mathers LP.

    Although this album is still a good album, it could have been so much    The Eminem show certainly has some historic tunes on it such as 'Without me' and 'Till I Collapse', but the album as a whole doesn't feel like it's Eminem writing at his best. It seems more of a bragging album crossed with a sympathy album, rather than the hard hitting and witty Eminem from The Marshall Mathers LP.

    Although this album is still a good album, it could have been so much better with the traction Eminem had at the time. Underwhelming, but not disappointing.    … Expand
  66. grassiela
    Aug 17, 2018
    10
    His best album. He truly is the king of rap, no questions asked. his mind is so powerful
  67. isaacb263
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Almost as good as MMLP. Amazing substance, writing, classic. Eminem at his peak
  68. michaelbozas
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    I've been going through Eminem's records lately and I was especially looking forward to listening this album for the first time because from what I had already heard it was pretty damn good. And it turned out that that was the case with this entire LP.
    The obvious highlights were "'Till I Collapse and " and "Without Me". The former of the 2 is one of my favourite Eminem songs and probably    I've been going through Eminem's records lately and I was especially looking forward to listening this album for the first time because from what I had already heard it was pretty damn good. And it turned out that that was the case with this entire LP.
    The obvious highlights were "'Till I Collapse and " and "Without Me". The former of the 2 is one of my favourite Eminem songs and probably my favourite track featured in this record. I get so excited every time I hear it and feel like I can do anything. The ladder of the two is also one of the catchiest songs I've heard from him. still, the rest of the songs are really solid as well. They're good on their own way. For example songs like "Sing For the Moment" and "When the music stops" are like something out of 8 mile, which I love, and others liek "Say what you say" and "My dad's gone crazy" are things that would fit right in the Slim Shady LP.
    Now there are some things I dislike. Some of the tracks get a bit repetitive with the lyricism, but nothing too bad. Something else that bothered me a bit was that the song "Superman" is so out of place in this album, I don't even get why it was a single. Also I really don't like the song "Drips", as that kind of music makes me sick. But that's were most of my negatives end. I am thing a light to decent 8/10.    … Expand
  69. u137288reddit
    May 10, 2018
    1
    Eminem is a very technically talented rapper, but he has consistently wasted it on unfunny and offensive lyrics which basically amount to mocking random celebrities and gay people for no reason. THis is no different.
  70. aftermath96
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    of course this album is my second favorite album of all time, behind MMLP, those albums sounds so perfect
  71. Smallbigthings
    Nov 15, 2017
    10
    This album is my childhood. i used to lay awake at night listening and feeling his music. There is something about the raw emotion Eminem conveys that makes his music so special. Perhaps it is the uncensored anger that connects with some of us.
  72. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  73. ergenecondom
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    rapin gelmiş geçmiş en efsane isimlerinden biri slim shady sonsuza dek dilliyebilirmisim gibi hiç sıkmıyor diger sarkılar gibi sözleri mimikleri bile efsanedir
  74. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    Eminem's second best album behind MMLP. Some of his best songs are on this album but as with every Eminem album (for me) there are one or two songs that just fall flat.

    Best songs: Cleanin' Out My Closet / "Till I Collapse / Sing For The Moment
  75. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Eminem's third best album and his last great body of work. Eminem, again, tackles all the issues the audience has known him for; his mother, racial disputes, political issues, and his daughter. Nothing really new here, but Eminem is such a witty lyricist that nothing ever feels like a bore. Mathers is emotionally invested as ever on The Eminem Show.
  76. Thegraylink
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    This is by far Eminem's best album to date, yes better than marshal mathes lp. All the songs are amazing from the brilliant start of white america to all the way down to my dads gone crazy this album is definitely worth the price.
  77. flametail23
    May 19, 2015
    10
    Now this is something special, this was the first Eminem album I listened too so I have nostalgia with it. It's an amazing album with only 1 song I'm not too fond of on it.
    10/10
  78. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Eminem brings his clasics total higher with this amazingly well crafted album, who proves his complexity and pure skills as an artist. When it comes to the beats, having Dre as a mentor, Em delivers quality beats that are unforgettable and catchy like Cleanin' out my closet and Sing for the moment.
  79. emilbodsater
    Mar 29, 2015
    10
    Let me get this clear, "The Eminem Show" who basically just have one bad song (Drips) has 75 Metascore and 8.9 User Score while the recently released "To Pimp A Butterfly" has 96 Metascore and 9.2 User Score, is this some kind of sick joke? Kendrick has made on top 4 good songs in his career while Em made 14 good songs in just one album and they are all better than Kendricks best song, wtfLet me get this clear, "The Eminem Show" who basically just have one bad song (Drips) has 75 Metascore and 8.9 User Score while the recently released "To Pimp A Butterfly" has 96 Metascore and 9.2 User Score, is this some kind of sick joke? Kendrick has made on top 4 good songs in his career while Em made 14 good songs in just one album and they are all better than Kendricks best song, wtf is this **** I'm seeing, TES is just pure magic while To Pimp A Butterfly isn't even good… Expand
  80. Shady313
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  81. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    This album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left theThis album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left the booth in this album. He looks back on the immediate success his other albums brought him and shows his fans that he is here to stay with a never ending thorn in his side.… Expand
  82. youlouz
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    This is one of Eminem's worst albums, yet it its amazing! He is the best rapper ever .
  83. Mathrouzaud
    Dec 27, 2014
    6
    The moment he was still a little mad in his lyrics and approach of society. He deals with sex and ego and **** around who disagrees with his stuff. The model rapper ?
  84. dk319
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    The Album is Impressive, First 10 Tracks are normal, nest 10 tracks are Awesome and Astounding. Songs like "Cleaning out my Closet", "Without Me" and "Drips" are most adorable
  85. Emin3m
    Sep 11, 2014
    10
    the best album of all times
    in this album em talks about everything
    in the top of his music career
    about his past life arguing with mom talking about hailie
    and so on
  86. hownattyyyydo
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Straight up classic. Great storytelling, has a concept that may seem boring at first but is interesting and intriguing as heck. Funny at time, serious at others, a great album.
  87. Pranay6
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    Slim Shady LP introduced the world to Eminem, a crude, white maniac with exceptional rhyming skills. Marshall Mathers LP gave the world Em's personal side while mixed with comic and satirical content. The Eminem Show is the retrospect of his career. After selling millions and millions of records, everyone wondered whether Eminem Show lived up to expectations. Yes it did.
  88. HipHopHead25
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    In my opinion, Eminem's best album. The lyricism is up to par where his fans expected it to be, the wordplay is as fresh as it ever was and the beats are the only thing that makes it beat his previous album, The Marshall Mathers LP. The beats consisted of some of the best rock-rap vibes I've ever heard, and overall the production is stellar. His last classic, in my opinion.
  89. eminemsarmy
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    The Eminem Show is a fantastic album, containing very interesting and entertaining songs, a great example of this is White America. White America quotes "I'm like my skin is it starting to work to my benefit now" this is talking about how if he was black he wouldn't be as huge as he is. Other great tracks on this CD include Cleaning Out My Closet, where he discuses his rocky relationshipThe Eminem Show is a fantastic album, containing very interesting and entertaining songs, a great example of this is White America. White America quotes "I'm like my skin is it starting to work to my benefit now" this is talking about how if he was black he wouldn't be as huge as he is. Other great tracks on this CD include Cleaning Out My Closet, where he discuses his rocky relationship with his mother, Debbie Mathers. Sing For The Moment, a song where he talks about how literal his music really is and how he has a responsibility being an entertainer. When the Music Stops, he brings D12 back in again for a visit. This time they discuss how music has influenced every member in the group in this 4:28 epic track. 'Till I Collapse is an incredibly fast-paced and well executed track by Eminem & Nate Dogg. To be perfectly honest, I could talk about how great each song is. Here are some honourable mentions, Business, Square Dance, Soldier, Say Goodbye Hollywood, Drips, Without Me, Superman, Hailie's Song, Say What You Say and My Dad's Gone Crazy. A perfect 10! Well done, Marshall Mathers.… Expand
  90. joshootMi
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    In my opinion this is his best album to date. With so much diversity of content, great lyrics, beautiful songs, lots of meaning, signs of maturity, "TILL I COLLAPSE", the fact that every song off of this album feels like a classic, solid beats, and an overall powerful message it's no wonder people love it!
  91. hiphop97
    May 27, 2013
    10
    My favourite album by Eminem. He shows more maturity than on his previous albums and his lyricism and flow are better than ever. Also this album appeals to a wider audience. This album is a classic and proves that Eminem is one of the best rappers alive.
  92. Caestus
    Mar 3, 2013
    10
    Best album to be ever released and best work done by marshall mathers till today.
  93. jagai84
    Nov 10, 2012
    10
    EMINEM is forever!!!!!!! he keeps making incredible music... truly the best rapper and overall artiste alive! he never disappoints... he a **** legend!!!
  94. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    9
    It is shy of greatness, but not by much. Eminem has put a variety of fantastic tracks on this album, and each one has different tricks up its sleeve.
  95. axelkoch
    Oct 19, 2012
    8
    Another step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very goodAnother step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very good rap album. Maybe his best, even.… Expand
  96. Andre3000
    Jul 22, 2012
    10
    Classic album with a little bit of everything. Beats are on point, and eminem's lyrics prove why he is one of the greatest to do it. It's disgusting how a professional critic could rate something like this so low.
  97. JoshuaStDenis
    Jun 5, 2012
    10
    This album makes it Eminem's third classic consecutive album, proving to everyone what a rap sensation he really is, destroying his competition lyrically as well as commercially.
  98. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    THIS IS A Classic Songs Like Without Me, Cleaning Out My Closet, Soldier, Say Goodbye To Hollywood & When The Music Stops. This album beats anything Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie & Tupac has put out
  99. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    7
    The songs I did like, I really liked. However I hated most of the songs off this album and I dont think it was as good as his previous album was. It was ok though.
  100. Zegilgamesh
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    In the MMLP, he broke new grounds. In this one, he became the voice of a generation. He spoke to people, rising the average sheltered suburban kid into a Shady forever.
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Awards & Rankings

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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2002
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#1 Most Shared Album of 2002

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    Eminem just may have made the best rap-rock album in history
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  2. CultureDose.net
    70
    With each successive album Eminem finds new depth and excitement within the same themes and structures he used way back on The Slim Shady LP, so even if new songs contain earmarks of Eminem classics, they still feel reinvigorated.
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  3. Uncut
    60
    Behind the hype and the swagger, he's still baring enough of his soul for The Eminem Show to be compelling theatre. [Aug 2002, p.118]
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