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  1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Nov 25, 2022
    10
    This album has only one problem: it ends--------------------------------......................
  9. Oct 2, 2022
    8
    amazing album with groundbreaking tracks and classic production id say Kim and Amityville were misses though
  10. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album in Eminem discography. definitely flawless. The best song in the album The Way i am
  27. 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. 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. 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. Apr 9, 2021
    8
    Good album. Love: Way.i.am, TRSS and Stan. Also Marshall Mathers, I'm Back and Criminal.
  31. 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
  32. 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.
  33. Aug 12, 2020
    10
    No singing, no pop artists, no **** just straight rap.
    Without a doubt this album is Eminem at his best.
  34. 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
  35. 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
  36. 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.
  37. Jan 16, 2021
    10
    The Marshall Mathers LP is Eminem's Magnum Opus. It still captures his Slim Shady persona from the previous album, but this time he is at his lyrical peak. Throughout the album he addresses his rise to fame and the controversy that came with it, but he also goes back to his Shady antics and raps about drugs and killing women (including his wife). The album sold 1.75M in its first weekThe Marshall Mathers LP is Eminem's Magnum Opus. It still captures his Slim Shady persona from the previous album, but this time he is at his lyrical peak. Throughout the album he addresses his rise to fame and the controversy that came with it, but he also goes back to his Shady antics and raps about drugs and killing women (including his wife). The album sold 1.75M in its first week (record) and went diamond years later. A great album from top to bottom, every track and skit is worth listening too, a Hip Hop landmark. Expand
  38. 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
  39. 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.
  40. 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.
  41. 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
  42. Nov 30, 2020
    10
    How can an album have multiple masterpieces??! Eminem knows how to do it, his bet after The Eminem Show
  43. Oct 17, 2020
    10
    I will always enjoy this album. Eminem's lyrics really pack a punch. Who wouldn't like this album?
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sales and certifications simply testify that this is in the top 5 greatest rap albums of all time.
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. 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.
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. Apr 7, 2020
    0
    I think that the fact this album is only rated 78 is an insult. This is easily Eminem's most raw and honest work ever.
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. 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.
  57. Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The pentacle of his career and quite possibly the greatest hip hop album of all time!
  58. Feb 17, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite album of all time! A classic! Fun, politically incorrect, genuine, and already lyrically amazing!
  59. Feb 7, 2020
    10
    best eminem album. sound/lyrics production still sounding cool to this day.
  60. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is legendary, this is what i can call without a doubt "A PERFECT ALBUM"
    it will never be topped, it's a masterpiece
    And it'll be hanged on the wall of fame
  61. Feb 1, 2020
    9
    This is Eminem at his peak. While there are some problem, most of the album is really good.
  62. Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem at his best. He introduces rhyme schemes and pasterns that are new to the game and changes the face of hip hop forever.
  63. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It’s just awesome, best album that ever made. Beats, flows, lyrics everything is awesome. Damn.
    Sincerely, Stan.
  64. Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Just classic! It’s a shame if you still haven’t listened to this album. Fantastic work!
  65. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem Album by far. Songs are beyond great and it has a lot of replay value to different music that's in the album whenever or whatever your mood is.
  66. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Really great album. Can listen to the tracks over and over again. Eminem is really talented!!
  67. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Great album. Doesn’t ever get old. Definitely a classic. The rise of a legend
  68. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Their is a reason it is considered as one of the best album in hip hop, the album is a classic
  69. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal album. If you don't know where to start the Hip-Hop genre....this is the right start.
  70. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible album, one of the best if not the best from the GOAT. The bars, lyrical skills and word play is out of this world
  71. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    i was kid when it released and still love it
    stan is such a great track
    real slim shady is classic
  72. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Great production, artist delivery
  73. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Classic album!! Stan is my favorite song of all time! Start to finish amazing!
  74. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Classic Eminem shows that anything is possible to happen in life. This album is simply capturing a moment that you can use rightly only a few times in your life, Em showed the world that he can do it. Impressive
  75. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Arguably the greatest rap album of all time. Every single verse from Eminem was atleast very good and none of the songs were below the very high standards of this lyrical masterpiece of an album.
  76. Jan 24, 2020
    0
    it's not that good. not better than tpab and not better than 50 other albums I can think of off the top of my head.
  77. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Another classic album from the detroit rapper eminem who i consider to be the goat
  78. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The best Hip Hop album of All-Time ladies and gentlemen! The replay value and importance of this Classic is so inspiring and important.
  79. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. his best album but still bad, though not as bad as his wall punching, monster drinking, 'I tell my mom to F off' fan base, who leave bad review bc they salty Eminem can't make good music any more and still acts like he's 21 Expand
  80. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely fantastic. The greatest rap album of all time. Unbeatable!
  81. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Lyrical miracle ... its from em so what would you expect man .. god damn its fire
  82. Jan 23, 2020
    10
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  83. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The goat hip hop album. There is no bad song. It also has stan the goat song
  84. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    a classic rap/hip hop album that is flawless in my opinion. definitely in the top 3 Eminem albums and probably top 10 hip hop albums
  85. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Excellente album que supuso un hito historico no solo dentro del genero hip hop.
  86. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing album and i really recommend buying it. It is one of the greatest hiphop albums Of All Time
  87. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    My favourite album of all time. The controversy this album gave is what we need today in a snow flake society, people would have a melt down if this dropped on 2020. Eminem Show is a close 2nd
  88. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best rap album of all time Expand
  89. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The greatest album of all times. Hands down! Its got every single emotion in it.
  90. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    best eminem album of all time.....11x platium sold and still selling...stan , real slim shady
  91. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Dark, funny and also conscious at the same time. One of the best albums I've ever heard.
  92. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
  93. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album ever made. I listen to it since I'm a kid, and I won't stop to! Eminem is Goat!
  94. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    11/10 Best album ever with great tracks like stan, MM.... a classic from eminem
  95. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the greatest rap album of all time, the lyricism, theme, technicality and story telling is unmatched
  96. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is the special kind of music where you can listen to over and over again, and never get bored
  97. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Peak Slim Shady. This album is raw and captures the moment perfectly. This is definitely a top 5 album of all time!
  98. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Simply a classic, one of his best intro tracks followed by the most iconic storytelling story in hip hop .. what more should i say
  99. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    For, The Marshall Mathers LP is the finest Eminem's album. For me it is a great as The Eminem Show.
  100. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The Eminem's masterpiece along The Eminem Show and 8 Mile OST. I heard today both albums are above 30 million copies sold, deserved.
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.