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  1. amberz
    Apr 30, 2003
    10
    eminem's shit is tyte, and i'd rate all his cd's with a 10 , because he's that good. plus the way he looks is a 10 too!!!!!!!!!!!!i love you eminem amber
  2. RajanA.
    Apr 15, 2010
    10
    I think this is the best rap album till date.Its amazing that a white man can make black music so popular.This album is a Masterpiece.Everyone should Listen to 'The Real Slim Shady'.
  3. JulieS.
    Jul 30, 2001
    10
    no matter wat eminem will alwayz be da best its amazing that some 1 has the gutz to go out there and say what eva he likes that real cool i would like to do that i luv u Eminem i've been through shit also so i can really relate to what he says and he really inspires me well cya
  4. HeatherP(Purdy,Missouri)
    Apr 10, 2003
    10
    iT iS gReAt!1!1!
  5. Auzzie
    Dec 27, 2004
    10
    this cd truly reflects on eminems talent and abilities.
  6. RachaelT
    Feb 3, 2004
    10
    I think the album is ace, but then again i just love eminem so all of his albums are brill.
  7. sergiog
    Jan 5, 2005
    10
    its perfect the best eminem album
  8. (cat&dan)(o'brienando'neilll)
    Dec 20, 2002
    10
    IT SUX!!!!!!!!! we're just playin' eminem u know we luv u.
  9. TammyL.
    Aug 21, 2002
    10
    Love it!!
  10. EvanK.
    Aug 4, 2002
    10
    kick ass record by the way if anyone knows his real e-mail address let me know I have some lyrics of my own i'd like to send him
  11. PaulC.
    Sep 17, 2002
    10
    The best album in years and for years to come! Even minor tracks like Marshall Mathers - are good. THE MARSHALL MATHERS LP is a master piece. That's why I copied track 11 for one of my songs!
  12. sinhab
    Oct 6, 2003
    10
    this is the 2nd best album, afta eminem show, the songs like ***** plz II and way i am are classics...this album is the 2nd best album ne1 can own
  13. RachaelM
    Jan 6, 2003
    10
    This album is the best of his so far and it makes rappers like P. Diddy, Ice-cube and Dr. Dre look like Brittney spears wanna be's! The lyrics consumed in his songs assure him to be one of the best rapper/ singer/ song writter. Ronnie RIP....
  14. JenG
    Feb 10, 2003
    10
    Eminem, against most people, is the smartest man i've heard of in a long time. People don't see this because they never even take the time to listen to what this man is saying. I used to hate him,me i actually listened to his raps, i realized, this man has the sense to go somewhere. Eminem has a sense of humor, just because he says things that might be offensive to some Eminem, against most people, is the smartest man i've heard of in a long time. People don't see this because they never even take the time to listen to what this man is saying. I used to hate him,me i actually listened to his raps, i realized, this man has the sense to go somewhere. Eminem has a sense of humor, just because he says things that might be offensive to some preppy-ass somewhere, doesn't mean he is some dumb-ass high-shool drop out from Detroit. Eminem is the best artist today, and whoever thinks differently, HOLLA! Expand
  15. ellas
    Mar 6, 2003
    10
    thiscd roxi luv u em
  16. karryC.
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    OMG! this cd rocks and so does marshall lol and his lil' gurl is so cute and he is not to bad for hisself lol I LUV EMINEM 4 EVER
  17. krizzejan
    May 1, 2003
    10
    to cool
  18. jade
    Oct 14, 2004
    10
    i LOVED this album i think eminem is the most talented rap artist he raps about stuff that has happened and i just love it and him
  19. garyl
    Dec 8, 2004
    10
    great cd worth you cash and time
  20. nathanh
    Feb 27, 2004
    10
    i love it.it's the best.i realy,realy,realy,love it.
  21. ZachW
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    "Kill You" simply the best song ever!!! "Bitch Please 2" Second Best "The Way I Am" Third Best
  22. ChristineT
    Mar 15, 2004
    10
    Eminem is the bomb baby. He is the best rapper in the world, and plus, he is really HOTT!!!!!!!!!
  23. Joeleneaka:JAYSEEColley
    Apr 14, 2004
    10
    eminem is the best baby fuck you all who doubt him! he's the bst in history
  24. deestan.04.
    May 23, 2004
    10
    eminem rulz
  25. MaikenVS
    May 24, 2004
    10
    It is really just great... He is a great musician
  26. kyriag
    Jun 25, 2004
    10
    I like this album I think eminem is a natrual,his is realy good at raping,some of his songs are crazy but i love the songs.
  27. crozzle
    Jul 1, 2004
    10
    this album is purely amazing. eminem's lyrics are unreal and he is without a doubt the best rapper alive
  28. alexa
    Sep 15, 2004
    10
    great the best thing around
  29. JuliaN
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    Eminem's songs have alot of meanings.............I started to listsen to like him when I understand all of his lyrics!U ROK
  30. DPatel
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    Wkd album! lyrics R absolutly mindblowing!
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.