The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1964 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 31 out of 1964
  3. Negative: 141 out of 1964

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  1. Danm95VFF
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    MMLP has stood the test of time as a hip hop classic. It proved more than catchy enough to appease the masses whilst also featuring some of the most tense lyrics and delivery you will ever hear on a rap album, with some suitably sinister beats. Beneath all the shock-value lyricism lies a man laying his soul bare for all the world to tune in. Marshall Mathers tackles his experiences withMMLP has stood the test of time as a hip hop classic. It proved more than catchy enough to appease the masses whilst also featuring some of the most tense lyrics and delivery you will ever hear on a rap album, with some suitably sinister beats. Beneath all the shock-value lyricism lies a man laying his soul bare for all the world to tune in. Marshall Mathers tackles his experiences with fame and the personal turmoil he was facing at the time. Eminem showed much promise on The Slim Shady LP, but in order to keep that momentum going he had to up the ante in every possible way, and he succeeded against all odds, which has secured him a lengthy career and likely also a wealthy retirement.… Expand
  2. 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!!!
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    Eminem's inarguable classic. A burst onto the scene with amazing lyrics, terrific production and timeless hits.
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. KripBop
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    the fact critics gave this is a 78 which is gd but this album easily deserves 90 84 but for people its em whos contreversy this is a deep lyrical masterpiece nothing ever topped
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    classic............................................................................................................................................................
  13. 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!
  14. 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.
  15. 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!
  16. 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
  17. isaacb263
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Eminem at his best, clever songwriting, great production, witty bars, not a single dull moment
  18. hiphopnotist
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    This album is just pure genius. Eminem got inside the mind of the youth and turned the world upside down. More than half of the songs could have been singles and gone platinum that year. Yes, it's Eminem and he can be a psycho, but it was a horror or action movie this guy would be one of our favorite characters. He has the help of some of the best from the west and delivers what might beThis album is just pure genius. Eminem got inside the mind of the youth and turned the world upside down. More than half of the songs could have been singles and gone platinum that year. Yes, it's Eminem and he can be a psycho, but it was a horror or action movie this guy would be one of our favorite characters. He has the help of some of the best from the west and delivers what might be his best album ever.… Expand
  19. SuchiB14
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    If you rate this below 9, then you are retarded. This is a classic. If you are offended by the lyrics, get hard.
  20. Ceo2424
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Not the greatest hip hop album ever.
    But definitely in the Top 20.
    Lyricism at it's most explosive.
  21. Connorcox1997
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Eminem made one of the most Fire sophomore albums back in the year 2000, and The Marshall Mathers LP still holds up as one of the greatest albums ever made and one of the best albums of his career. The album is also known for its controversial moments in the Album that made many people criticized him for his violent lyrics. Like in the Song "Stan" Eminem tells a story of one of his crazyEminem made one of the most Fire sophomore albums back in the year 2000, and The Marshall Mathers LP still holds up as one of the greatest albums ever made and one of the best albums of his career. The album is also known for its controversial moments in the Album that made many people criticized him for his violent lyrics. Like in the Song "Stan" Eminem tells a story of one of his crazy fan about this guy name stan is a die-hard fan of Eminem who writes him letters to him. Stan is one of my best songs from the album and one of my all-time favorite songs from Eminem. The Production and the beats from Dr. Dre is dope. And Eminem's lyrics, flow, and bars are insane. The Marshal Mathers LP is one of the best Album of his career and one of the best that Dr. Dre has ever Produced. I highly Recommended it. 10/10… Expand
  22. AllanBenjamin
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Eminem album ever! Stan the best storytelling ever! The most impactful album of the century!
  23. Sanga
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A **** Brilliant Masterpiece..!!
    Don't Know How The **** It Has Just A 78 Score???
  24. Gamemod
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    This is Eminem at his peak. While there are some problem, most of the album is really good.
  25. XDsurpemboi
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This is my all time favorite rap album almost all the songs on this album are good. The best songs on it are Stan, Real Slim Shady, Kim, and **** Please 2
  26. Hell_Mell12
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    Overall his best effort creatively, while his ambition on this album only takes a backseat to his debut LP. The perfect blend of raunchy rhymes and elite lyricism, this album doesn't hold back & the lyrics are as explicit as ever. Beyond the sometimes abstract lyrics he does have tracks where he wears his heart on his sleeve. The biggest problem with this album is the lack of seriousness,Overall his best effort creatively, while his ambition on this album only takes a backseat to his debut LP. The perfect blend of raunchy rhymes and elite lyricism, this album doesn't hold back & the lyrics are as explicit as ever. Beyond the sometimes abstract lyrics he does have tracks where he wears his heart on his sleeve. The biggest problem with this album is the lack of seriousness, especially when you consider his competition. But songs like 'Stan' & 'The Way I Am' seemingly drown those tracks out ('The Real Slim Shady' , 'Kill You' and 'Amityville'). His horrocore style became the blueprint for many rappers today and in retrospective this is his most complete and essential project.… Expand
  27. mirow
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    He for sure is the goat and he snapped em take this 10 and give us more. Goat aleeert
  28. festiveferret
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is the special kind of music where you can listen to over and over again, and never get bored
  29. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A classic. Along with the Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), this is my favourite hip-hop album of all time. I just love every track of this album.
  30. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    9
    This was back when Em wasn't corny. He was legit scary. He could shift between being horror core-y and making great storytelling tracks like Stan. This album contains some of Em's greatest tracks and some of the most classic beats in all of hip hop. I wish Em would make a new album more in this style than the new stuff he's making. Then again, it might be difficult after 10 albums to tryThis was back when Em wasn't corny. He was legit scary. He could shift between being horror core-y and making great storytelling tracks like Stan. This album contains some of Em's greatest tracks and some of the most classic beats in all of hip hop. I wish Em would make a new album more in this style than the new stuff he's making. Then again, it might be difficult after 10 albums to try to find new ways to rap about the same things.… Expand
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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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