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. Gabo36088
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Great production, artist delivery
  2. Newbie0297
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Really great album. Can listen to the tracks over and over again. Eminem is really talented!!
  3. Allen14
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Great album. Doesn’t ever get old. Definitely a classic. The rise of a legend
  4. RhyMax_FlexSys
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Just classic! It’s a shame if you still haven’t listened to this album. Fantastic work!
  5. 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: -
  6. Durty_D
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The pentacle of his career and quite possibly the greatest hip hop album of all time!
  7. AmirRam
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    GOAT from the day one
    78?! What's wrong with critics? This is the greatest album in the hip-hop history
  8. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is his most complete, raw, and best project overall. Classic. Matter of fact he has four classics: SSLP, MMLP, TES, and Relapse. Yes MFker Relapse.
  9. Macrofficial
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    There is not one single bad song on this album. It's hard too pick and choose but the best tracks on the album in my opinion would be Stan, The Way I Am, and Kim
  10. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem at his best. awesome production, incredible lyrics, there is no flaws. not even can't make a better album than this.
  11. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  12. Momoki_02
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest album's ever created. The **** he was rapping about was new and unique in that time and it had a big influence in rap, so it's a 10/10 no cap
  13. Phiwe
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    One of Slim Shady's best albums with record breaking sales with the use of his alter ego he managed to grab the attention of the audience with his great sense of homour
  14. TheDovahkiin
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I'll give a few reasons why this is one of the best albums of all time.

    Stan
    The Real Slim Shady
    Kim
    Kill You
    The Way I Am
    Drug Ballad
    Under The Influence
  15. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    How can an album have multiple masterpieces??! Eminem knows how to do it, his bet after The Eminem Show
  16. LogosKal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sales and certifications simply testify that this is in the top 5 greatest rap albums of all time.
  17. Rynodadon
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    The uncensored version to this album shows raw rapping skills on display with explicit lyrics with an enjoyable shock factor to a Eminem fan.
  18. hame
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Practically Eminem at his best. While shock rap isnt really something difficult to do, Eminem mixes it with his lyrical cleverness. He throws out memorable punchlines bound to stick and he does it in a style which is clearly not simple and just thrown
  19. bloodyfang
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    The best eminem album so far Period. This is eminem at his best with his lyrical and technical ability outshining anything he has put out ever
  20. ST33L3RZ
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    I will always enjoy this album. Eminem's lyrics really pack a punch. Who wouldn't like this album?
  21. Jorgeous13
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The best Eminem's album. A classic of hip-hop. If you haven't heard it, I don't know what you're waiting for.
  22. Lyr1calM1r1cal
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Arguably his most influential and best album.
    Favourite Tracks: Stan, The Way I am, The Real Slim Shady, I'm Back, Marshall Mathers, **** Please II, Criminal
  23. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    What do I have to say here? This is the Marshall Mathers LP, it's legendary for a reason. Almost every song is a masterpiece, even if the lyrics put you off on the first listen. Don't get me wrong, I'm tired of "Stan" and the "The Real Slim Shady", but practically every other song is awesome for me.
  24. Thegoat28372737
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It’s a masterpiece every song best rap album of all time it surely is his best album it got a special place in my heart
  25. croctr
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    An almost flawless album from start to finish. I've tried and I can't listen to any song (with "Kim" as an exception) without head bobbing. Every song in this album is in Em's top 50. Great dark yet simple beats. Love the lyrics, great storytelling, and funny when they need to be. "Stan" is my personal favorite, I can listen to this song 100 times and still get chills every time. My leastAn almost flawless album from start to finish. I've tried and I can't listen to any song (with "Kim" as an exception) without head bobbing. Every song in this album is in Em's top 50. Great dark yet simple beats. Love the lyrics, great storytelling, and funny when they need to be. "Stan" is my personal favorite, I can listen to this song 100 times and still get chills every time. My least favorite song is probably "Amityville", a very bizarre song, I didn't really enjoy the feature on this one. "Kim" is contains too much raw emotion to be enjoyable, still a really great song, the replacement "The Kids" sounds like something Em decided not to put on SSLP, in my opinion it doesn't really fit MMLP, but still a funny song. Overall a 10/10, every song ranges from great to masterpiece, definitely my favorite album.… Expand
  26. RealNayt
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Relistened this album in 2021, its still incredible and aged pretty well to me, absolutely a classic... the tracks still sound fresh and the production isnt outdated. Massive replay value. Its definitely one of my top20 rap albums of all time. FLAWLESS.
  27. Andrew_Lamar
    Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Good album. Love: Way.i.am, TRSS and Stan. Also Marshall Mathers, I'm Back and Criminal.
  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. Yeezusmp3
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album in Eminem discography. definitely flawless. The best song in the album The Way i am
  30. 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
  31. 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".
  32. 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.
  33. 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.
  34. 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.
  35. 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.
  36. 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)
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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!
  43. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This album has only one problem: it ends--------------------------------......................
  44. 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.
  45. 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
  46. 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
  47. 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.
  48. 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
  49. 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.
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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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