The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1964 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,792 out of 1964
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 1964
  3. Negative: 141 out of 1964

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  1. williamh
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    it is the best album although all his albums are good!!
  2. nicoled
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    its da bomb marshall is the hottest
  3. JohnnyW
    Nov 20, 2004
    10
    Don't let the ridiculous, uneducated rambling of this album's fans dissuade you from purchasing this album. It's a fantastic CD, Eminem's Slim Shady persona takes on anything and everything, in a completely tongue in cheek fashion. You can't help laugh out loud when listening to this album. The album is also starkly personal as well, with songs like "Kim" or "The Don't let the ridiculous, uneducated rambling of this album's fans dissuade you from purchasing this album. It's a fantastic CD, Eminem's Slim Shady persona takes on anything and everything, in a completely tongue in cheek fashion. You can't help laugh out loud when listening to this album. The album is also starkly personal as well, with songs like "Kim" or "The Way I Am." When Em is angry, he's convincing and it definitely grabs your attention, and shows how much of a talented rapper he is. I whole-heartedly recommend this album.… Expand
  4. maryl
    Dec 18, 2004
    10
    hot singer, hot lyrics. its awesome!
  5. Marco...
    Jan 26, 2004
    10
    this album is amazing, b**** plz the way i am criminal are amazing, eminem is the best raper and im crazy about, keep up the good work dog, d12 yeah !
  6. hayleyh
    Jun 18, 2004
    10
    besides the fact the eminem is very sexy, he is so talented and every who hates on him, is just jealous cause they cant be him. he is the best ever!
  7. danm
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    best rap cd ever
  8. HaylieG
    Jan 17, 2005
    10
    you rock and you speak the truth to all. you are my hero!
  9. shanes
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    the cd was the best one yet
  10. JK
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    Best album Em has released. Definitely a classic.
  11. [Anonymous]
    Aug 27, 2005
    10
    I think this is one of his best albums
  12. tonyp
    Mar 12, 2007
    10
    he is my favorite rapper and he is the one who influence me to rap. he shows u dont have to be black to rap..... im not white im asian....
  13. shawnf.
    Jun 28, 2007
    10
    If you haven't listened to this cd, then you haven't lived. Everbody should listen to this album. Even if you'e a 9-10 yr. old, listen to the edited version. It's worth it.
  14. Sam
    Aug 11, 2007
    10
    You can't deny the fact that Eminem is a lyrical genius even though his lyrics can be quite offensive at times.
  15. AntonioS
    Jul 22, 2009
    10
    Best album that i saw since Stankonia from Outkast. Most people don't like him, but Marshall Mathers is a greatest artist. Stan prove Eminem like one the best compositor of all times.
  16. SainaEminemsGirl
    Nov 11, 2001
    10
    All The Way Man !!!!!!!!!!! The Best Of The Best! Eminem Is Number 1
  17. KatieP
    Dec 26, 2003
    10
    Luckily for me, I possess more intelligence than 90% of the reviews below me. Or so it seems. This is a great CD. Eminem is truly a great story teller of our times.
  18. MisraUnUn
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    ef U donnt nderddsstadn U dont get it U sukc Em is grat yu on Kenn zKaniffz d**k u suk an diee u iCp faggs
  19. jarettc
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    U jus dddont know EM is comen on TOP he gonnna smoek yall an yall gireleyz cant rezist U know he iz so graet wusssup CLEVLAND wid DAT in da AIRRR wavin wid yalllll!!!!!!!!! yeaaaah East DETEROIT 8 MILeZ repraZentt
  20. yana
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    This is the best album i've ever seen in my life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank u very much !
  21. chrisd
    Dec 21, 2004
    10
    its the best album ever
  22. LaurenL
    Nov 16, 2005
    10
    u no what everyone needs to get off eminem's case because if they got a problem they should try it and see what happens because everyone listins to eminem because he is a good rapper and talks about life experiences so just STAY OFF HIS CASE!!!!!!!!
  23. rollingstone82
    Aug 13, 2010
    10
    A pathological masterpiece that succeeds in presenting emotion and uncompromising entertainment.

    This album turned the whole world upside down. It sold 1.75 million in its first week, went 5x platinum in its first month, sold 19 million total worldwide, and won Grammys. This isn't the type of album expected to achieve such heights. But at the same time, only one person is capable of    A pathological masterpiece that succeeds in presenting emotion and uncompromising entertainment.

    This album turned the whole world upside down. It sold 1.75 million in its first week, went 5x platinum in its first month, sold 19 million total worldwide, and won Grammys. This isn't the type of album expected to achieve such heights. But at the same time, only one person is capable of making such an album. And that is Eminem.

    On his last album, he was goofy and his content was easy to distinguish as real or fake. This time is different. He is scarier, darker, more insane, and funnier. And that line between reality and fiction gets blurry. He can be serious when he's joking and joking when serious. So he leaves the deciphering up to us to determine his character.

    Thankfully, that is a strong point of this brilliant album. He gives us glimpses of his thoughts. He shows us his rage, his madness, and his emotions and feelings even on the most laughable subjects. On Marshall Mathers, he tells of his anger towards gang violence (bloods and crips), the formidable pop music, the criticism and backlash he received, and Insane Clown Posse. On Who Knew, Eminem talks about his quick and unexpected rise to fame and how his influence has become huge and how censorship groups have become so sensitive on what should be recognized as simply music. On Stan, he unweaves a fictional tale of an obsessed fan who writes letters to Eminem and goes mad after no response, and the Em's final response and advice before finding out that his fan had killed himself in a car accident. It's spooky but makes great points. But the greatest track of the album is Kim. A haunted tale of Eminem visualizing himself killing his wife. He raps in a way that sounds like he's shouting. But the fact that makes this song so great is that the audience sympathizes with him even if he is a murderer. Other tracks are amazing like The Real Slim Shady (which is WAY better than My Name Is). But Kim is the standout.

    Marshall Mathers LP was the album that made me appreciate music in times where good music was scarce. Some say the album is overrated obviously because it sold millions and made Em a pop superstar. But one should lose the prejudgment and understand that this is a work of art that deserves to be recognized as one of the seminal albums not just in hip hop but in pop music.    … Expand
  24. Eminem
    Dec 9, 2010
    10
    Eminem At His BEST!!!!
    One of the best Hip-Hop Albums Ever.
  25. BlueLotusPoet
    Oct 13, 2010
    10
    Practically Eminem at his best. While shock rap isnt really something difficult to do, Eminem mixes it with his lyrical cleverness. He throws out memorable punchlines bound to stick and he does it in a style which is clearly not simple and just thrown out with little effort. This album is quite a treasure, being that its one of the few pieces of work that are connected to the mainstreamPractically Eminem at his best. While shock rap isnt really something difficult to do, Eminem mixes it with his lyrical cleverness. He throws out memorable punchlines bound to stick and he does it in a style which is clearly not simple and just thrown out with little effort. This album is quite a treasure, being that its one of the few pieces of work that are connected to the mainstream success of the heavilly underground infested horrorcore community.… Expand
  26. BIGREESE
    Jan 27, 2011
    10
    This is hands down, in my opinion. The best rap album ever made. a 10 in every aspect. Lyrically Unmatched. Dre and Eminem Making beats that are all top notch. and its the perfect balance between his 2 alter egos, Slim shady and Marshall mathers
  27. Zeppelin
    Sep 6, 2010
    10
    This is one of the best rap album ever and one of the best Eminem album. There isn't evan one weak song. All songs are great, and the lyrics are awsome. 23mln copies of that album have sold, and that album diserve on this
  28. TyroneP
    Oct 25, 2010
    10
    Possibly the best thing about The Marshall Mathers LP is hearing Eminem verbally slap the world's moral guardians senseless. However, because of its lyrical content (and also because he so frequently and ruthlessly disses 'N Sync) the pure catchy-pop of the record is often overlooked.
  29. DoctorKilla
    Nov 22, 2010
    10
    This is Eminem's finest masterpiece, the epitome of hardcore rap. The skillfully focused controversy, anger, and demented thoughts put into words by a master lyricist, both funny and dark. A sardonic, imperfect work of art. Best rap album of the decade.
  30. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 3, 2018
    7
    Hasn't aged well. The lyrics about murder, rape, and suicide might have been outrageous back in 2000, but they come off as corny today. Eminem's complaints about his critics often reach Fred Durst levels of whining. These rants do have the occasional moments of poignancy though. It's clear the rapper is just trying to be as edgy as possible so it was crazy to really take what he was sayingHasn't aged well. The lyrics about murder, rape, and suicide might have been outrageous back in 2000, but they come off as corny today. Eminem's complaints about his critics often reach Fred Durst levels of whining. These rants do have the occasional moments of poignancy though. It's clear the rapper is just trying to be as edgy as possible so it was crazy to really take what he was saying all that seriously. Criticizing the crude nature of his writing makes sense, but believing he was trying to get his young audience to commit violent acts? Not so much. It was interesting to hear Em address that.

    While I can't call myself a fan of the album, I do respect it's pop-culture significance. So I think it's worth revisiting as a history lesson on one of the biggest names in rap. There are also still instances of pure brilliance. Just know that hip-hop has come a long way since this was first released.    … Expand
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#46 Best Album of 2000
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#3 Most Shared Album of 2000

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Slant Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    30
    The collaborative efforts of tracks like "Bitch Please II" and "Under the Influence" make Eminem seem like an ornamental prop in Dr. Dre's ever-growing hip-hop dynasty.
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  2. Sonicnet
    50
    The problem is, as the album drags on, young Master Mathers wastes his considerable wit and opts to grouse in the guise of a rampaging reactionary. Song after song finds Eminem viciously baiting real and imagined enemies, as if that's all he knows how to do.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    60
    It just isn't as much fun this time around, no matter how fresh Dre's beats are or how many worthy targets get shot down along with the innocent.
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