The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
User Score
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. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    9
    Podemos poner a The Marshall Mathers LP como el mejor álbum de rap de toda la historia si vemos las letras de este no como un oyente más, o un critico, sino como un Marshall Mathers o un Slim Shady.
  2. jeremy38
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Un classique qui a marqué le rap a jamais. 78 en critique ?? C’est une honte
  3. RealHipHop
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    This is Eminem at his best. The content is very lyrical, funny, violent and controversial. Without a doubt top 10 rap albums of all time, maybe even top 5
  4. TounVic
    Aug 1, 2013
    9
    This album is the best Eminem album, absolutely genius, the rhymes and the punchlines are complicated. All of the disses, all of the anger, of this album is a car-crash record: loud, wild, dangerous, out of control, grotesque, unsettling. That's the real Slim Shady.
  5. anggy12002
    Sep 26, 2013
    8
    This is of course a great album. No hardcore rap fans will deny that. Every track is either catchy or emotionally heavy, yet it never drags the album down. The only tracks I honestly dislike are Remember Me? Marshall Mathers and to a lesser extent Kim. The only negatives about the album aside from that is that it feels too similar to the Slim Shady LP, yet isn't quite to the perfection ofThis is of course a great album. No hardcore rap fans will deny that. Every track is either catchy or emotionally heavy, yet it never drags the album down. The only tracks I honestly dislike are Remember Me? Marshall Mathers and to a lesser extent Kim. The only negatives about the album aside from that is that it feels too similar to the Slim Shady LP, yet isn't quite to the perfection of the Slim Shady LP. Regardless, if you love Slim Shady, hardcore hip-hop, or were at all a fan of the Slim Shady EP or LP, this is a perfect album for you.… Expand
  6. Hypocritics
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    A 78? Anytime the gap between users and critics (who's job it is to accurately portray the public's reception of a product), is this large, the critics are at fault. Eminem is simply too extreme for some, so they pass it off as shock value. For sure, this album has a lot of shock value, but to simply brush it off as a 78, a C+! No no no, Eminem takes his real life, which is exactly asA 78? Anytime the gap between users and critics (who's job it is to accurately portray the public's reception of a product), is this large, the critics are at fault. Eminem is simply too extreme for some, so they pass it off as shock value. For sure, this album has a lot of shock value, but to simply brush it off as a 78, a C+! No no no, Eminem takes his real life, which is exactly as treacherous as his lyrics portray, and makes it into some of the hardest-hitting, witty, clever, and passionate albums known to date. Then take those lyrics and put them on top of Dr. Dre's beats! There is a reason this album is considered a classic. Someone needs to give Metacritic the memo, because as of now, Rick Ross has an album higher than MMLP. Blasphemous.… Expand
  7. HipHopHead25
    Jan 12, 2014
    9
    This album was exceptional for its year. It had the perfect blend of seriousness, jokes and dark humor. Eminem displays all of these using great wordplay, stellar lyricism and amazing flow, which he himself claims he wanted to improve. Although certain songs' production was a bit weak, the album is a masterpiece overall and a hip hop classic.
  8. Emmy
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    As the name says, Marshall mathers lp is a very introspective personal album, a defined classic. No one was safe including fans, critics, the government and parents.
  9. keve16
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    6.9/10................................................................................................................................................
  10. hownattyyyydo
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Classic. He's having fun, incredible wordplay and overall just an album you can vibe to, it's dangerous, strong and is Eminem's peak. One of the greatest albums of all time.
  11. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    A production, lyrical, and story-telling masterpiece. It delves into his mindless anger as he shapes this LP into a sophisticated acts of terror against specific celebrities. The overwhelming lyrics of drug use along with vivid details of killing his psychotic wife and many other people sets forth an unquestionably perfect alter ego that brings out the evil in him.
  12. Shady313
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  13. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Arguably Em's best work, MMLP is THE ultimate classic in the 2000's hip-hop. Em is more than entertaining, complex and very interesting on a critical and political standpoint. He is completely destroying the mic, howling his rhymes, who are sharp as a knife. We also can't forget Dre's work one the production which is unbelievably good and sharp, delivering awesome beats song after song. AArguably Em's best work, MMLP is THE ultimate classic in the 2000's hip-hop. Em is more than entertaining, complex and very interesting on a critical and political standpoint. He is completely destroying the mic, howling his rhymes, who are sharp as a knife. We also can't forget Dre's work one the production which is unbelievably good and sharp, delivering awesome beats song after song. A must have in your album collection.… Expand
  14. RobVanHars
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    The album is too good to say it's trash, everything is perfect, don't care what the haters say, they hate it because this album is just too good for them.
  15. Jumpman
    Jan 8, 2016
    7
    Rap-wise this album is fascinating and the lyrics are mostly clever and catchy but there are some weak tracks like under the influence or remember me or both of the skits especially the sex one this was not funny at all more like super annoying
  16. eli_obeid
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Its eminem, case closed!!!
  17. Beck7512
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Aggressive, hard hitting, this album is great. From the Dr Dre produced beats to the hilarious or angry lyrics, this album delivers on every level. Some impressive features and even more impressive songs this album remains a classic and one of my favorites ever. CLASSIC!!!
  18. kevinisacuck
    Sep 24, 2016
    9
    great lyricism and flow beats and stan is my fav song, heavy content and not for all, the skits need to go and again you may get offended but still its a good album
  19. NEONFLEXIQ
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Kill You. Who Knew. Stan. The Way I Am. Criminal. These are undoubtedly cut diamonds among gems. Definitely, It's one of the best hip-hop albums ever, if not the best.
  20. Mixotrof
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best hip-hop albums ever made. Every song on here is amazing. Even Under the Influence,which is considered the weakest song on the album is better than anything Eminem put out since Relapse.
  21. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    Eminem's inarguable classic. A burst onto the scene with amazing lyrics, terrific production and timeless hits.
  22. dekusm
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    This is an album that was too revolutionary for critics at the time. For younger and more open-minded ears at in 2000 though, including myself, we all knew this would be (and will always be) not only one of the most classic rap albums of all time, but one of the most classic ALBUMS of all time. 50 years from now, grandfathers will reminisce being alive when this album came out, along withThis is an album that was too revolutionary for critics at the time. For younger and more open-minded ears at in 2000 though, including myself, we all knew this would be (and will always be) not only one of the most classic rap albums of all time, but one of the most classic ALBUMS of all time. 50 years from now, grandfathers will reminisce being alive when this album came out, along with the experience they had culturally, which was completely changed from a single artist/album. The importance of Eminem is on a Beatles level, not that I'm comparing their music in any way.… Expand
  23. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Eminem's best album. If you sit back and pay attention to the rhyme structures and flows of the songs you really get an appreciation for Em's skill level. Only think holding it back from being a 10 are the songs with D12.

    Best songs: Criminal / The Way I am / Stan
  24. LoganFazbear
    May 31, 2020
    10
    There is only one song that I don't like and that's the Ken Kaniff skit. Other than that, its an amazing album, and that one song does not affect me from giving it a 10.
  25. Danila12
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The rhyming skills of Eminem, his technics are FIRE on this album. Just listen how he pronounce some words on certain tracks. A true poet
  26. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    classic............................................................................................................................................................
  27. TheRealZoko
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Turn off your censors, roll back, have a sip of tea (I'm sorry, its gone cold) and relax as Eminem, the undoubtable GOAT, fills your ears with a sense of calmness.

    SIKE!
  28. Dragonfly02
    Mar 4, 2018
    7
    I did like this album, but the track where he kills his wife was TERRIBLE!!!! He sounds too young for me to enjoy heavily on this album. At least it was better than The Slim Shady LP.
  29. kayhamed
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    WoW!! A legendary album! one of the bestest albums ever! I can't believe this eminem has turned to an eminem making garbage like 'revival' or 'kamikaze'! good old slim shady!
  30. Compuitguy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another undisbuted classic album and always enjoyable

    Eminem has been proving that he is one of the GOATs if not the GOAT
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#46 Best Album of 2000
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#1 Most Discussed 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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