The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1964 Ratings

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

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  1. alexa
    Sep 15, 2004
    10
    great the best thing around
  2. 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
  3. DPatel
    Feb 19, 2005
    10
    Wkd album! lyrics R absolutly mindblowing!
  4. tabbyn
    Aug 4, 2005
    9
    this is one amazing pacage ov all that a raw hip hop album needs.Hard as nails production, memorable hooks (mostly), lyrics that are more than just lyrics, but writing with soul that feels like they are coming froming the mind of a human and frequently jabs your with cutting comedy however black. Eminem raps with divine structure, flow and joyfully unruley rythm rhyiming patern and this is one amazing pacage ov all that a raw hip hop album needs.Hard as nails production, memorable hooks (mostly), lyrics that are more than just lyrics, but writing with soul that feels like they are coming froming the mind of a human and frequently jabs your with cutting comedy however black. Eminem raps with divine structure, flow and joyfully unruley rythm rhyiming patern and flomboint rhymes themselves. it is interesting because ems raps are never to repetitive and are always bring something new. The album has a satisfying blackness and down and dirty urban feel. It hits hard with great tracks like the way i am, Im back and the raw amittyvile. This will not fail to pull you in and have hanging on every word and note. utterlly adictive masterpiece… Expand
  5. Danilio
    Jul 24, 2006
    10
    One of my favourite ever records .It's a lyrical masterpiece, full of controversy, humour and most importantly truth. He even managed to create a great song with Dido, which is nearly impossible. Genius!
  6. mashallmathers5
    Feb 14, 2007
    10
    the best ever in the world lik the who new and criminal
  7. Ninto
    Jun 17, 2007
    10
    Seems clear to me why!!!
  8. BenF
    Feb 10, 2009
    10
    I love Eminem. He is such an excellent rapper. I like him so much. "Stan" is my second favorite Eminem song next to "Lose Yourself" being my favorite Eminem song. Why is the score 79? It should be in at least the 90s or higher as universal acclaim.
  9. AshleyF.
    Oct 10, 2001
    10
    The best alburm ever!!!!!!!!!
  10. MMore
    Nov 6, 2001
    10
    Great album! Some of these critics don't know shit!
  11. KJim
    Jan 27, 2010
    10
    So awesome! The man is witty and smart and smooth with the insightful lines and stuff. He has got to be the best... Ever! A far better lyricist than Mozart ever could dream of being in German. Hands down best album/ composition of all times. I am a mentally retarded six year old.
  12. NicholasR
    May 18, 2010
    10
    So great in every aspect. it shows irrationality, Pain, remorse, funny, sad, true, false... its a beautiful masterpiece by a true artist.
  13. LilliLovesEm
    Aug 15, 2001
    10
    he's hot, he raps great, and he's funny....what else do ya want?
  14. JennyA.
    Aug 25, 2001
    10
    He is the best!!!
  15. JessicaH.
    Aug 9, 2001
    10
    If you don't want to hear him then turn off your radio
  16. JonathanL
    Nov 15, 2002
    10
    I think the CD is the bomb I think all of Eminems CD is the bomb I love his lyrics he says alot of deep stuff that is so true but some people dn't want to hear that they just want to hear the bad I am a gospel singer but I hope Eminem goes far in the Industry I don't care what anybody says about him he's real
  17. ChanseA
    Oct 30, 2002
    10
    Great Album!! Just turn it on and you don't have to skip around to the good songs, they're all great!!
  18. CoreyR.
    Apr 24, 2002
    10
    extremely funny and entertaining
  19. FalishaM.
    Jul 25, 2002
    10
    it is the best yet. i listen to it as often as posibe. you never get sick of his music
  20. AmberE.
    Jul 27, 2002
    10
    Eminem Is defenitly the best rapper out there and always will be!
  21. JenM.
    Aug 15, 2002
    10
    An entertaining masterpiece of sheer brilliance.
  22. LeannP.
    Aug 7, 2002
    10
    This album is one of the best yet. it is sexy and kool
  23. jessiejames
    Sep 25, 2002
    10
    i love it ! i think that it is very good to listen to when you want something diff. to listen to .
  24. LymanG
    Dec 10, 2003
    10
    This is da best rap album in HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  25. Snicker
    Dec 12, 2003
    10
    Hey yo em da shit if ya'll try to dis you'll die so say by motha fuckas cause your time is up it's time to step up bitch shady Records motha fucka foreva
  26. amandaH
    Feb 12, 2003
    10
    its rad
  27. vanessaC
    Feb 27, 2003
    10
    All i can say is im crazy for Eminem and i can't seem to get enough of him.
  28. maggiec
    Mar 19, 2003
    10
    WOW!The cd is the best fuckin shit ever! i love him soooooooo Much!!!!
  29. carak
    Apr 14, 2003
    10
    omg! how can i explain!!! he is so damn hott! and his music is awesome! i love the way he can express himself and not give a care in the world what ppl might think of what he's saying! u admire that and him! my friend met him this weekend and the mall and i was so jealous! i wish it was me! i'm not his biggest fan ever but i think i'm getting their! i dont even know how omg! how can i explain!!! he is so damn hott! and his music is awesome! i love the way he can express himself and not give a care in the world what ppl might think of what he's saying! u admire that and him! my friend met him this weekend and the mall and i was so jealous! i wish it was me! i'm not his biggest fan ever but i think i'm getting their! i dont even know how much more i can like him, but i cant get enough of him! i love you marshall mathers! trade kim for me! j/k! ur awesome! … Expand
  30. ashleyw
    Apr 29, 2003
    10
    Eminem is the sexiest guy in the world and i love his music I'm your #1 fan
  31. seesaw
    Apr 3, 2003
    10
    can´t live without this shit anymore. devored marshall mathers lp and then had to get all the slim stuff. read my lips: it´s henry miller => jack kerouac => and finally, marshall.
  32. saraht
    Apr 8, 2003
    10
    this album was one of the best eminem has made and also one of my favorits and i think everyone should give it a 10. and em if you read this i love you and im with you all of the way.
  33. KendraT
    Sep 12, 2003
    10
    This CD is the best Because Eminem is the best and no one can beat him *~Feminem~*
  34. ApricottC
    Nov 11, 2004
    10
    It is my favorite CD plus if Iwas his age I'd really like to at least be friends with him not jus cuz his rich or hott either- it seems like theres more to him then jus that.
  35. NiCoLeMyRmAn
    Nov 2, 2004
    10
    i loved this album. i think eminem is the hottest man ALIVE!!!
  36. DeidraW
    Nov 28, 2004
    10
    This album is awesome.
  37. AaronA
    Dec 13, 2004
    10
    the best album of eminems career, this album gets rid of all the usual joking and replaces it with raw aggresion and really shows what em is capable of. the eminem show came close, encore doesnt touch this and the slim shady lp cant come close to this diffinative eminem album
  38. babykitten
    Apr 13, 2004
    10
    this one of the best cd's i have ever listened to i don't think he gets enough credit for the things he does
  39. SkryebLaydee
    Sep 13, 2004
    8
    I have a lot of respect for the man he once was and for the man he most assuradly will be. I gave him this score because every artist needs room to grow no matter if you a rapper or you paint murials on brick building. Thank you Mister Mathers sipmly for not being like every one else. Just you raw and un cut.
  40. LoganG
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    this album is a work of lyrical genius and should be recognized as such. I doubt that any man on this planet could come close to matching Eminem's style, creativity, and skill levels. He is just above everyone in the game.
  41. Kay*
    Oct 23, 2005
    10
    Remarkably entertaining collection of great tracks. Lyrically genious.
  42. Mr.Darkman
    Feb 12, 2005
    10
    It is bloody incredible, just like all of his albums!!!
  43. EdenA
    Feb 8, 2005
    10
    this album is the best one ever made and i love eminem alot because hes really cool and hot.Nobody can rap better then him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. ZachB
    May 6, 2005
    10
    An amazing album which , when viewed by an open mind, contains lyrics as poignant and honest as those of any folk writer...Bob Dylan included. The absolute best work of art ever written.
  45. ShannonC
    Jul 31, 2005
    10
    This is a classic rap album fom one of the greatest artist ever.
  46. BStizzle
    Sep 5, 2005
    10
    Eminem has now proven why he is one of the absolute rappers of all time.
  47. MattS
    Apr 17, 2006
    10
    This is the first Eminem Album I have ever heard... and it is my favorite. It is perfect in every way. Not only does this show that Slim Shady is one of the greatest MCs on the planet, but he has officially broke the racial barrier in all of rap. He also presents the most personality. His opening skit titled "Public Service Announcement 2000" beats the hell out of what his debut This is the first Eminem Album I have ever heard... and it is my favorite. It is perfect in every way. Not only does this show that Slim Shady is one of the greatest MCs on the planet, but he has officially broke the racial barrier in all of rap. He also presents the most personality. His opening skit titled "Public Service Announcement 2000" beats the hell out of what his debut album's "Public Service Announcement" on "The Slim Shady LP". Yep, Em is mad, violent, and on edge and gives you a taste of it on his first song "Kill You". When I first heard this CD, I was unprepared. I was offended by "Who Knew" and "Criminal", scared to death by "Kim" and "Amittyville" (those songs gave me nightmares), and I was downright amazed by "Stan" and "I'm Back". This album was hard for me stomach, but I forced myself to listen to it everyday (I could only withstand about 15 minutes of him). Now I'm older and understand his true artistic views. I overcame what I feared, and now enjoy it. This is my favorite artist. This is my favorite album.… Expand
  48. BobMarley
    Jul 11, 2006
    10
    its a classic
  49. WayneGretzky
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, a true classic. Straight from the mind of a genius, the Marshall Mathers LP is nothing short of brilliant. Eminem has once again created an album that is so good its painful, completely original, and an instant classic. It leaves me reeling- why hasn't Marshall Bruce Mathers III been discovered before?
  50. AmandaJ
    Sep 20, 2006
    10
    There is not a person in the world who has listened to this album that can possibly not like it. It is nothing short of brilliant, loaded to the brim with classic songs, ones that make you want to play each over and over again, and feel a sense of loss when they end. I don't want to sound biased, but it is the one of the two greatest records of all time, the other one being the Slim There is not a person in the world who has listened to this album that can possibly not like it. It is nothing short of brilliant, loaded to the brim with classic songs, ones that make you want to play each over and over again, and feel a sense of loss when they end. I don't want to sound biased, but it is the one of the two greatest records of all time, the other one being the Slim Shady LP. It's almost ridiculous that there could be something this good in the world, something that beats out all other forms of entertainment. Eminem is side-splitting, genius in his lyrics, deep and emotional in a painfully gorgeous manner. And I don't want to bring his looks into this, but honestly, they can't be ignored. Eminem is the single most gorgeous person ever to walk this earth. His rhymes flow effortlessly, and are completely natural in such a way that you almost forget that it rhymes, except they are so powerful that they can't be ignored. The music presented on this album is astonishing and shocking, and makes you want to turn up your stereo as loud as it will go. Eminem has once again demonstrated something that, once you turn it on, you can… Expand
  51. jhglikn
    Apr 8, 2008
    10
    Classic.
  52. MaxK
    May 20, 2008
    10
    One of the best hip hop albums of all time.
  53. ChrisK
    Jul 20, 2009
    10
    By far the greatest rap album of all time, nobody can beat Eminem at delivering slick rhymes in such a humorous, witty way.
  54. MatthewL.
    Aug 21, 2009
    10
    Absolutely stunning.
  55. JeremyE
    Sep 14, 2009
    8
    Overrated. Some good songs, but too many mediocre ones to justify a 10 rating or a classic certification. For every Stan on this album, there's a track like Amityville. And then there's alot of them which are just average. Final Verdict: Just download these songs, and you'll save your time. The rest aren't worth listening to. Must Hear Songs: Stan, The Way I Am Also Overrated. Some good songs, but too many mediocre ones to justify a 10 rating or a classic certification. For every Stan on this album, there's a track like Amityville. And then there's alot of them which are just average. Final Verdict: Just download these songs, and you'll save your time. The rest aren't worth listening to. Must Hear Songs: Stan, The Way I Am Also Great: The Real Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers… Expand
  56. LukeS
    Jun 18, 2010
    10
    One of the greatest hip hop album of all time.
  57. MyaM.
    Apr 19, 2002
    10
    Eminems album is dope its wickd , edgy , makes you think ... i love every album eminem has come out with! hes wickd edgy sumtimes he might take it a lil far though but thats ok
  58. AmberK.
    Jun 23, 2002
    10
    I think this cd is so cool. I love all of his songs.I think his cd could be all sold out in like a week.Its great.This album could sell faster then any other album.When you first listen to it you just like connect.Also some of his songs are just like my life like the song cleanin out my closet and ect.I like how he can easily rap ,also I can rap too ,well,almost as good as him.I love I think this cd is so cool. I love all of his songs.I think his cd could be all sold out in like a week.Its great.This album could sell faster then any other album.When you first listen to it you just like connect.Also some of his songs are just like my life like the song cleanin out my closet and ect.I like how he can easily rap ,also I can rap too ,well,almost as good as him.I love listenin to his album.After Im done with listenin to it I have it stuck in my head for a whole week. … Expand
  59. HeatherandCandeeD.
    Jul 19, 2002
    10
    i love all of eminems cds!! i think he is the hottest guy in the world!!!
  60. BrianS.
    Aug 23, 2002
    10
    This album is one of the best albums ever made.They should stop fighting this album ,and listen to the words of the album.And no matter what they do they cannot stop the best.
  61. JoannaR
    Feb 24, 2003
    10
    "M" is the shit!!
  62. robertd
    Mar 13, 2003
    10
    each song has a great flow, he has a good rythm and lyrics.
  63. MandieM
    Apr 19, 2003
    10
    This cd is the best cd he's made. My 5 yr old son loves him. I think he is so sexy and his daughter is adorable my son loves her to he has a picture of her that he shows everyone and says some day he'll get to play with her and em. I LUV U MARSHALL
  64. williamh
    Apr 21, 2003
    10
    it is the best album although all his albums are good!!
  65. nicoled
    Sep 17, 2003
    10
    its da bomb marshall is the hottest
  66. 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
  67. maryl
    Dec 18, 2004
    10
    hot singer, hot lyrics. its awesome!
  68. 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 !
  69. 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!
  70. danm
    Jul 29, 2004
    10
    best rap cd ever
  71. HaylieG
    Jan 17, 2005
    10
    you rock and you speak the truth to all. you are my hero!
  72. shanes
    Feb 14, 2005
    10
    the cd was the best one yet
  73. JK
    Jun 16, 2005
    10
    Best album Em has released. Definitely a classic.
  74. [Anonymous]
    Aug 27, 2005
    10
    I think this is one of his best albums
  75. 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....
  76. 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.
  77. 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.
  78. 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.
  79. SainaEminemsGirl
    Nov 11, 2001
    10
    All The Way Man !!!!!!!!!!! The Best Of The Best! Eminem Is Number 1
  80. 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.
  81. 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
  82. 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
  83. yana
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    This is the best album i've ever seen in my life !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank u very much !
  84. chrisd
    Dec 21, 2004
    10
    its the best album ever
  85. 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!!!!!!!!
  86. 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
  87. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    8
    Eminem is sick on every single track on this record. I didnt like all of his guest artists on the album though. Also it featured a few pointless skits (I personally hate skits). Overall it was still a great album.
  88. RonaldOVOXO
    Dec 31, 2011
    10
    Best Eminem Album Ever. His Lyrical content was at its best. I bump it everyday and i still love it till this day. I'll still be listening to this album when im 70
  89. Zegilgamesh
    Jan 4, 2012
    10
    I'm stingy with the 10/10 placement, but this album kills it. This man has no moral conscience. He breaks every taboo and sets new ground for popular music. At his lightest, he still slays all in his way. At his darkest, he pulls music that could've come straight out of a horror movie.
  90. RickJared
    Feb 3, 2012
    10
    Possibly the best Eminem album yet. Probably the best thing about the Marshall Mathers LP is how Eminem mixes his relationship with family, his rise to fame, and his personal life, with really clever lyrical content.The Marshall Mathers LP is indeed a really unique album. It's fairly brilliant, and many songs tell a story. Eminem is definitely rap, and definitely deserves to be on of thePossibly the best Eminem album yet. Probably the best thing about the Marshall Mathers LP is how Eminem mixes his relationship with family, his rise to fame, and his personal life, with really clever lyrical content.The Marshall Mathers LP is indeed a really unique album. It's fairly brilliant, and many songs tell a story. Eminem is definitely rap, and definitely deserves to be on of the best. 10/10.… Expand
  91. YoMyNameIsJames
    May 27, 2012
    9
    The Marshall Mathers LP is probably Eminem's best record yet. The Marshall Mathers LP has good lyrics, beats, and is very appealing. The Marshall Mathers LP has many dark themes, controversy, and life stories, which makes this album amazing.

    One of the most notable positives about this record is his lyrics, which I highly praise. The album has many dark themes, with songs including "Kill    The Marshall Mathers LP is probably Eminem's best record yet. The Marshall Mathers LP has good lyrics, beats, and is very appealing. The Marshall Mathers LP has many dark themes, controversy, and life stories, which makes this album amazing.

    One of the most notable positives about this record is his lyrics, which I highly praise. The album has many dark themes, with songs including "Kill You," "Kim," and "Criminal." This album did had songs that did attract controversy, songs including "Criminal," "Amityville," "Remember Me?," and "Under the Influence." Some songs also tells life stories, including "The Way I Am" and "Stan," which is probably his best song on the album. Overall, this album amazing lyrically.

    Another thing I would like to point out is the beats on this album. Some of the beats on this album was not produced by Eminem himself. In fact, the beat for the song "Kill You" was claimed to be stolen. The beats have a lot of have a lot of bass, and sounds somewhat like the g-funk music styles. Overall, I'm not a huge fan of the beats, and I find the beats generally mediocre to average.

    Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP appeals to various types of audiences. I believe that this album appeals to fans of the genres rock, rap, and horrorcore because this album has all three of those elements in this albums. This album might also appeal to some who had struggled with their life, just like how Eminem struggled with his family and life in general. If you're not a huge fan of overuse of strong language (to me there's nothing wrong with that), or over-the-top violence, you might not be a huge fan of this album. Overall, this album appeals to a large and good amount of people especially for hip-hop fans.

    Overall, I liked Eminem's Marshall Mathers LP, and it is my favorite from Eminem's work. This album was very impressive lyrically, especially when I first listened to the album. I did find the beats to be mediocre, but overall it was okay. The album also has a large appeal, though it might not appeal to some, and the tracks are very well laid out. While it's not perfect, it's still a very good album, and is probably Eminem at its best.    … Expand
  92. scfcjh
    Jun 30, 2012
    10
    One of the best albums of all time. Whether you like rap or not, you have to admit that Eminem in this album has produced a lyrical masterpiece that is almost poetic at times. Yet it is still angry, offensive, sad and funny at the same time. Genius.
  93. Andre3000
    Jul 22, 2012
    8
    Eminem album that pushed the style of the song "My Name is" from his previous album. Song aren't hardcore hip hop, but still maintain phenomenal rapping and great production.
  94. frankbilders
    Feb 12, 2013
    9
    A classic album, in rap and in music in general it is Eminem's best album. I cant think of a single track I'm indifferent about
  95. emceefan
    Aug 2, 2012
    10
    Quite obviously The Real Slim Shady at his peak, he showed he can ruthlessly diss little boy and girl bands, Grammy Winners, the Grammys, and many more thing. He showed imagination however dark in Stan. Thus qualities that made Eminem an original rapper, not like the others already rapping, but there will always be Eminem imitators. Thus when at the hands of The Real Slim Shady, will be ****** up.
  96. 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
  97. Monstrosity
    Nov 9, 2012
    10
    Listen to this and compare it to albums now. Lyrical horrorcore at it's finest. "Whatever happened to catchin a good old-fashioned passionate Ass whoopin' and getting your shoes, coat, and your hat tooken"
    A music industry full of pop aimed at pre-teen kids really makes you appreciate The Marshall Mathers LP. Granted if you are easily offended then don't bother.
  98. bread93096
    Dec 6, 2012
    8
    Not as good as the Slim Shady LP, but has some real great tracks, and what is arguably one of the best rap songs ever, Stan. The Way Am, Drug Ballad, The Real Slim Shady, **** Please, and Marshall Mathers are the best tracks after that. Overall the album has a very raw, honest feel. While disturbing and auditorrily grating, Kim is probably the most open and unreserved song I've ever heard.
  99. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    An overall metacritic score of 78 is criminal. Eminem put together one of the greatest albums in Hip Hop lore. Eminem is at his peak on this album, rapping deeply, honestly, satirically, and skilfully. Songs like "Stan", "The Way I Am", "I'm Back", and "Kim" are the highlights of the album. Controversial as ever but as talented as ever.
  100. Pranay6
    Mar 16, 2014
    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.    … Expand
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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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