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. Manucci555
    Aug 21, 2023
    8
    A life changing album, helped me so much when i was a kid growing up being bullied in high school.
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    9
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. AlexJList8
    May 2, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A great album from the serious tone on “Stan” and “ The way I am” to the “I don’t give a **** tone on songs like “Criminal” and “Marshall Mathers” truly a legendary album in the history of hip hop put together perfectly to create an album with replay ability and some of the best hits of the 2000s… Expand
  4. sickfabe06
    Apr 27, 2023
    9
    Definitely one of the best albums ever released in the rap industry. I consider this as the Eminem's masterpiece. In my opinion, the best tracks of this album are: Stan, Kill you, The Real Slim Shady, I'm back, Criminal and The Kids. The tracks i enjoyed less are: The way I am, who knew and Kim. The other ones left me quite unconcerned (it doesn't mean they are bad). So yeah, perhaps theDefinitely one of the best albums ever released in the rap industry. I consider this as the Eminem's masterpiece. In my opinion, the best tracks of this album are: Stan, Kill you, The Real Slim Shady, I'm back, Criminal and The Kids. The tracks i enjoyed less are: The way I am, who knew and Kim. The other ones left me quite unconcerned (it doesn't mean they are bad). So yeah, perhaps the greatest album in the history of hip hop.… Expand
  5. GhostlyMenace
    Apr 26, 2023
    1
    Complete trash. Its ugly, divisive, has simple instrumentals. Its pretty much ear rape for anyone above the age of 21.
  6. MaxARTS
    Jan 19, 2023
    10
    An incredible run of a tracklist ever I love this album whole heartily it great
    BEST TRACKS;EVERY DAMN ONE
  7. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This album is **** perfect every song on the album is great , the only bad thing on the album is Bizarre lol.
  8. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This album has only one problem: it ends--------------------------------......................
  9. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    8
    amazing album with groundbreaking tracks and classic production id say Kim and Amityville were misses though
  10. lammbsauce_
    Aug 25, 2022
    10
    A brilliant rap album! A second Eminem's job that is the best in my opinion. There are 18 tracks, 3 of each are skits and another one, which is first one is intro. It's the real rap classic with an excelent sound and a splendid, unforgettable atmosphere and, of course, an awesome Eminem himself. Must-listen!
  11. Erebus_Bay
    Jul 7, 2022
    10
    This is Marshall at his peak! Every song on this Album is a masterpiece, from Kill You to Criminal. Stan was an incredibly influential song that literally invented a word. The Way I Am is the hardest Em song ever. The Real Slim Shady was a banger. You really can't go wrong with this Album.
  12. desmegy
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    Here a rap revolution happened, Eminem in 2000 simply released what would be the best rap album of all time, a crazy psychopath of the lyrical, a rhymer of the highest level, and with an undeniable talent of building a story in a song, he knew how to diversify the tone of the vocals with mastery accompanied by one of the best production works by Dr Dre, an album with 18 good tracks, withHere a rap revolution happened, Eminem in 2000 simply released what would be the best rap album of all time, a crazy psychopath of the lyrical, a rhymer of the highest level, and with an undeniable talent of building a story in a song, he knew how to diversify the tone of the vocals with mastery accompanied by one of the best production works by Dr Dre, an album with 18 good tracks, with at least 10 some of the best songs of Eminem's career, an untouchable and almost sublime album.… Expand
  13. Bradypoole
    Jun 12, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What is there to say it’s the Marshall Mather lp one of Eminem’s best albums.This album follows a crazy thristy em who is out for everyone you are not safe from em on this album he disses everyone from Debbie Mathers he’s own mother, he’s wife Kim in a song about tying her up and putting her in the trunk,Christina Aguilera,Christopher Reeves,will Smith and Britany Spears.Let’s just say this album has no shortage of disses there’s always something to keep you interested from his lyrical capability to the dissing.This album also has what I consider to be Eminem’s best song Stan. Which follows a obsessed fan named Stan who is a Eminem super fan who claims to be he’s biggest fan.In this narrative driven song Stan sends Eminem letters but he doesn’t get around to replying to them after Eminem ignores Stan.Stan becomes annoyed and pissed off with em saying that it’s missed up he doesn’t answer fans also talks about he’s brother Matthew who he says likes him more then he does and how em ignored him.Stan later ties he’s own wife up who is pregnant and puts her in the trunk then drives her off a bride while recording a message to em.Then the end of the song follows Eminem writing back to Stan where he says that Stan needs to treat he’s wife better… Expand
  14. jake47jake
    May 17, 2022
    9
    What a great album. full of angry and rough songs. this is a great listen for anyone who can handle the language.

    favourite songs- kill you, Stan, the way i am, Marshall Mathers, criminal
  15. JamesJennings
    May 2, 2022
    5
    In my opinion, probably the weakest of the original white boy trilogy, if that even means anything. Eminem is the type of rapper most like in high school, and the novelty of this album must have been lost on me or something. The saving grace was the production and the songs Who knew and Criminal. Dre is always nice with the production. Found the lyricism kind of boring and very lyricalIn my opinion, probably the weakest of the original white boy trilogy, if that even means anything. Eminem is the type of rapper most like in high school, and the novelty of this album must have been lost on me or something. The saving grace was the production and the songs Who knew and Criminal. Dre is always nice with the production. Found the lyricism kind of boring and very lyrical miracle-esque, a style of rap I always find annoying. The point of this album seems to be for eminem to stick it to the critics and to just say whatever he wants, which gets boring after a while. If there's one thing that sticks with me on this album, it's the punch lines. That is the only part of the lyricism that is at all memorable. Mid.… Expand
  16. jake130111
    Apr 3, 2022
    10
    Obviously one of the best hip hop albums of all time, and will stay that way for at least another half a century. Rapping skills, storytelling, the beats, all perfect.
  17. freddiegibbsfan
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time, Eminem is so much better than those terrible rappers rapping about lean. Only artist that can compare to this man is Freddie Gibbs.
  18. Videnvi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Arguably one of the most influential and the best albums of all time (not only rap but the digital era of music)
  19. LauriHaapanen
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Best Hip Hop Album of all time, Eminem at his very best. Kill You, The Way I Am, Criminal and Im Back my fav tracks.
  20. Nano5922
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. It is one of the best albums not only in hip-hop but also in the entire music, so I can proudly say it.
  21. PatchWurk777
    Dec 7, 2021
    9
    This album is amazing. The way Eminem conveys his anger into song is genius. Every song on this album is great, and it's a beautiful album. The way Eminem set up this album is a response to the reactions by middle class conservative Americans is genius. The Slim Shady LP was funny, but dark. This album adds an extra element to that by adding sheer, unbridled rage that shocks theThis album is amazing. The way Eminem conveys his anger into song is genius. Every song on this album is great, and it's a beautiful album. The way Eminem set up this album is a response to the reactions by middle class conservative Americans is genius. The Slim Shady LP was funny, but dark. This album adds an extra element to that by adding sheer, unbridled rage that shocks the listener on the first listen, yet makes sense as Eminem smartly conveys his anger into his words with metaphors and such. Overall, this album is great. It is held back by the beat selection, which could be better, but is still great.… Expand
  22. Thiago555888
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Álbum extremamente completo, com a música que deve ter a melhor lírica de todos os tempos: Stan, junto também com The Way I Am, músicas clássicas que parecem até impossíveis de terem sido feitas no mesmo ano, o álbum tem a junção perfeita dos 3 personagens do Eminem. Com certeza top 3 álbuns do Eminem.
  23. led_lightbulb
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The Marshall Mathers LP is one of the greatest albums I have ever heard. Stan is (in my opinion) the greatest song ever written, and the rest of the album is almost on par
  24. LEBB23
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Eminem Second Greatest Album After Slim Shady LP.
    Fun, Energetic, Cohesive, Full Of Comedic Rhyme And Offencive For Most Modern Americans.
    I Suggest You To Play This Album Out Loud At Your University's Art School, And Watch Them Burn.
  25. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    7
    This album was quite underwhelming compared to The Slim Shady LP, and this album has a lot of songs taking himself too seriously and trying too hard be too edgy, it has some high highlights, such as the very catchy and humourous classic "The Real Slim Shady" which also has an enjoyable beat. More highlights include the lyrically sound songs "Stan" and "Criminal".
  26. Yeezusmp3
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album in Eminem discography. definitely flawless. The best song in the album The Way i am
  27. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The best Em album and one of the best hip hop albums of all time.
    Best songs: Stan, The Way I Am, The Real Slim Shady, Kill You, Criminal, Drug Ballad, **** Please II, Marshall Mathers
    Worst songs: -
  28. That1Person
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Great rhymes, beats and storytelling and each track has a some form of a story or a theme. Absolute classic.
  29. tonto
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    This is Eminem's second best album, just behind The Eminem Show. It's early Slim Shady at his best with witty punchlines, good story-telling ability, and some good memorable shock rap lines. He flows well, rapping with intensity and passion. The lyrics were considered controversial at the time as they are supposed to be subversive. The beats are more stripped of ambient electronic synthThis is Eminem's second best album, just behind The Eminem Show. It's early Slim Shady at his best with witty punchlines, good story-telling ability, and some good memorable shock rap lines. He flows well, rapping with intensity and passion. The lyrics were considered controversial at the time as they are supposed to be subversive. The beats are more stripped of ambient electronic synth elements, returning to more fundamental hip hop instrumentals for the most part, although there are some guitar and keyboard riffs here and there. Production was by Eminem himself, along with his production team F.B.T. and Dr. Dre. Really the entire album is worth a purchase, but the standout tracks are Criminal, Kill You, Drug Ballad, The Way I Am, and Stan. The Real Slim Shady was the radio hit. Kim is an emotional song where Eminem depicts the murder of his wife by himself, playing both himself and his wife, Kim. It's a wild song, and is a little unsettling. Obviously Eminem had marital issues with his now divorced wife, Kim Scott, and he hasn't seemed to settle down in a relationship with anyone since Kim. I wouldn't expect a female would want to get involved with Eminem after listening to the song "Kim." It's pretty brutal.… Expand
  30. Andrew_Lamar
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Good album. Love: Way.i.am, TRSS and Stan. Also Marshall Mathers, I'm Back and Criminal.
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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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