The Massacre
by 50 Cent
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5.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 273 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 137 out of 273
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 273
  3. Negative: 100 out of 273

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  1. fafadfa
    Apr 14, 2007
    0
    Brutal. Just Brutal. V. Ice could rap circles around fiddy.
  2. MarkTwain
    Apr 2, 2007
    3
    No, this album really does suck. The only part that is redeemable are the beats.
  3. JorgeV.
    Mar 5, 2007
    0
    It's a shame that lyrical prowess is a lost art. It's like people don't even know their history about hip-hop, nor do they care. I was at a Run-DMC concert, and they asked a crowd what their first single was. All people said was just 'Walk this Way.' People disbelieved that it wasn't, and when Run DMC themselves said it was a different song, called It's It's a shame that lyrical prowess is a lost art. It's like people don't even know their history about hip-hop, nor do they care. I was at a Run-DMC concert, and they asked a crowd what their first single was. All people said was just 'Walk this Way.' People disbelieved that it wasn't, and when Run DMC themselves said it was a different song, called It's Like That...And that's the way it is, people were shocked and astonished at their lack of Run DMC expertise, which all too much appeared to be controlled by MTV. Pick up a Geto Boys album, or an Outkast album, Doggystyle, or a Rakim album, and they all had more lyrical content this album ever had. Well, say you like this song for the beats and style. But for lyrics? No way. This isn't clever nor is it poetic. In a sense, it isn't really bashing, but just plain, flat out honesty of one man's opinion. Does this album have good beats? Yes. The producer is Dr. Dre, and he always has good beats. But would 50 survive on beats of a mediocre producer, if given more mellower and less bouncy beats through lyricism? Probably not, but all he's done is rap from Dre's production. From a lyrical standpoint, he's lowered our IQ of the mainstream completely. Kanye West, the Roots, Common, they speak from the soul. For 50 cent, he doesn't rap about real stuff on the albums, so it doesn't count for anything, and so it's just all a money grab for him, but that's the mainstream, taking advantage that we don't know any better.… Expand
  4. DeQuanO.
    Mar 5, 2007
    0
    There are no redeeming qualities whatsoever on this album. This is the perfect example of what's wrong with today's musical landscape. If this album sells more than 1 copy (which it already has), then someone has lost a fight somewhere. I'm not offended by violence, language or pretty much anything else. I am offended by this album however, based purely on how awful it is. There are no redeeming qualities whatsoever on this album. This is the perfect example of what's wrong with today's musical landscape. If this album sells more than 1 copy (which it already has), then someone has lost a fight somewhere. I'm not offended by violence, language or pretty much anything else. I am offended by this album however, based purely on how awful it is. 50 raps about nothing but the most standard elements, violence, drugs, hos and money. This can be done very well and very creatively, in the right hands. Pick up either Big L album for violence done well. Pick up a Necro album if you want extreme violence done well. Do not pick up this album. Spend five minutes on the internet searching for another album. Think for yourself, please. Tthere is so much music available today that you should NOT have to resort to this. You're already on this site, scan the left side of the screen and click on a link that's got a star next to it. I'm preaching, I know. People should be able to listen to what they like, and I understand this. I can guarentee you however, if you spend five minutes with the internet looking for a better album, you will enjoy it much more than this trash. Listen to Piggy Bank. He's laughing at you. He's taking your money all the way to the bank and spending it on things you will never be able to afford if you saved for your entire life. Do not help 50 cent get another chain, he doesn't need it. The real star is the production by Dre, too bad the lyrical content is severely lacking. If he has any semblance of talent, it is not shown on this album, especially on songs like Candy Shop or the Magic Stick.… Expand
  5. IllmaticNaS
    Aug 17, 2006
    0
    I'm not going to completely say, "AW, THIS BLOWS! AW, I HATE 50!!" I've gotta say, "Get Rich or Die Trying" wasn't that bad. But compared to NaS, Ice Cube, Souls of Mischief, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang.... 50 Cent has no talent. Come on. Compare this album to Ghostface Killah's "Fishscale." Or NaS's "Ill-Matic." Or Cube's "Death Certificate." YOU CAN'T!! You I'm not going to completely say, "AW, THIS BLOWS! AW, I HATE 50!!" I've gotta say, "Get Rich or Die Trying" wasn't that bad. But compared to NaS, Ice Cube, Souls of Mischief, Jay-Z, Wu-Tang.... 50 Cent has no talent. Come on. Compare this album to Ghostface Killah's "Fishscale." Or NaS's "Ill-Matic." Or Cube's "Death Certificate." YOU CAN'T!! You can't even compare "Get Rich" to any of these albums. Face it, Fifty has very little mic skills or beats. I'm sorry, fifty fans. Okay, he's better than half the shit out today (Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Boyz N da Hood), but c'mon, that's not saying much. Just listen at "Magic Stick" and "Candy Shop!" It's the same song! Fifty, just because you were shot don't mean jack. It's time to get rich by TRYING HARDER. But even that won't be enough.… Expand
  6. Joselin
    Apr 25, 2006
    0
    What the hell is this sounds more like a album produced by Britneys Spears producers that a rap album. I understand the fact that it sold so much it has nothing to do with hiphop this is a pop album, and really bad pop to, not even Dre or Em can't save this shit.
  7. thekidthekid
    Mar 31, 2006
    0
    it suck bad really bad
  8. RileyF
    Dec 25, 2005
    3
    Overall, a pretty bad CD. There were a few good songs, like the Hate It Or Love It Remix or Disco Inferno, but for the most part 50 raps were bad. The production was excellent but 50 just didn't the effort into this CD like he did Get Rich Or Die Tryin'. I would say this is more of a pop CD rather than a rap CD because of songs like So Amazing and Candy Shop.
  9. theman
    Dec 8, 2005
    0
    50 cent is a no talent. rap in general is horrible. i hate it when music reviewers say a rap cd is good. rap is a no talent genre unless your lyrics ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING! the lyrics of canadian Buck 65 are an example of good rap. kanye has good lyrics, too, even though i don't like kanye west. if your going to listen to rap, reaserch a little bit and find something that is 50 cent is a no talent. rap in general is horrible. i hate it when music reviewers say a rap cd is good. rap is a no talent genre unless your lyrics ACTUALLY MEAN SOMETHING! the lyrics of canadian Buck 65 are an example of good rap. kanye has good lyrics, too, even though i don't like kanye west. if your going to listen to rap, reaserch a little bit and find something that is musically good, not stupid idiot rap.… Expand
  10. SamD
    Oct 3, 2005
    1
    all the same, rap is soooo monotonotous, its like one green day song over and over again; blood, sex and booze
  11. Spriggangirl
    Sep 27, 2005
    0
    No more violence in music, and no more dealing with 50 cent.
  12. StormieH.
    Sep 13, 2005
    0
    I was hoping he would die trying.
  13. 50Cent
    Sep 13, 2005
    0
    Hi yo hommies this is 50 cent yeah im the shit yoooo! lets go get shot cuz thats leik da sheet maaannnn yoo!
  14. jont
    Sep 6, 2005
    0
    this album would have been good if get rich or dye trying never exhisted. and if there werent any other good albums out there. fifty may have the look and the brovado but he lacks creativity. it ironic how he got on ja rule for singing and yet he does it on this album. and its funny that for the most part like ja rule girls are defending him. females blinded by his muscles and the other this album would have been good if get rich or dye trying never exhisted. and if there werent any other good albums out there. fifty may have the look and the brovado but he lacks creativity. it ironic how he got on ja rule for singing and yet he does it on this album. and its funny that for the most part like ja rule girls are defending him. females blinded by his muscles and the other hip hop dribble out there. this album would have been good if kanye west wouldnt have released late registration. hate on kanye all you want but at least he is creative and is refreshing to hip hop. he needs to come at people to get buzz. and you know what jada kiss killed him wit one track. and nas didnt even have to try. nas beat jay z fifty stands no chance. his skills just arent there. the only reason why he makes money is cuz white people and young dumb kids cant tell good music from crap. they just want to buy wat the other kids buy. pac big nas jayz pun fuck fifty. and i hate these dam punk people saying hip hop is wack. keep that shit to your self. your genre is just as commercial as hip hop. so fuck you and my chemical romance.… Expand
  15. mj
    Aug 11, 2005
    0
    waste of air space
  16. dean
    Aug 10, 2005
    0
    this is utter crap fiddy fell of, he got rich and stopped tryin
  17. BudalayahhH
    Jul 8, 2005
    1
    This album is a disgrace for hip-hop culture. Luckily i got it from a friend, i didnt waste my money on this shit.
  18. Lil'P
    Jul 1, 2005
    0
    This album was a big waste of money and a waste of my time, thats all i have to say, I feel bad for whoever buys it next
  19. GaryA
    Jun 7, 2005
    0
    Ah well artists like Sarah Mclachlan,Rolling Stones,NIne Inch Nails,ACDC and Metallica Just to name the few are fortunate young people will still be discovering there older records but not fiddy here his 15 minutes are almost up only to make way for the next fad for our youth to eat up.
  20. Cosmo
    Jun 7, 2005
    0
    Craperific
  21. MarcD
    Jun 5, 2005
    2
    His delivery is terrible. The lyrics devoid of creativity. The riffs monotonous. On top of all this, having Eminem produce an album is no longer a selling point. Slim Shady hasn't been up to snuff since the Marshall Mathers LP. Horrible waste of money.
  22. macd
    Jun 3, 2005
    1
    its bullshit!he cant talk about anything else but about how hard he is and how much of a pimp he is.his lyrics are pure shit.its bubble gum rap!he's a better singer.dis album is proof dat he's ALREADY run out of ideas.
  23. jasel
    May 29, 2005
    0
    Absurd Comic Figure of Ridiculous Posturing. Whoever shot this idiotic ba**ard should get their vision checked. BETWEEN THE EYES... BETWEEN.
  24. anti50cent
    May 29, 2005
    0
    absolute crap....i want my money back you CRACK MONKEY....He should be shot for making this garbage. Do some more steroids and smoke some more crack. And you wonder why black America is so messed up, look you they have to look up to.
  25. StevenD
    May 25, 2005
    0
    he should be shot again for making this crap. This album sucks!!!!!!
  26. guillaumep
    May 23, 2005
    2
    As bad as ever. HipHop is pretty much always the same these days and 50 cents makes it even worse
  27. J.M.Sarabia
    May 20, 2005
    0
    This album plain sucks. Someone let him keep his paper Burger King crown...
  28. rapfan
    May 20, 2005
    0
    This dude is ass, straight up and down. There is nothing else to say about this trash ASS.
  29. Sid
    May 18, 2005
    0
    This guy seriously cant rap to save his life!! He uses tired melodies and absolutely pathetic lyrics and tries to sell his stuff with da fact that he got shot 9 times like he needs the money to go to da doctor! CRAP!!
  30. tonyf.
    May 13, 2005
    0
    i like indie rock! rap sucks. 50 cent sucks!
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Metascore
66

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    Not all of Massacre is as immediately catchy as Get Rich, but it's close.
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  2. Los Angeles Times
    75
    A joyride of an album that's as fun as it is familiar. [2 Mar 2005, p.E2]
  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    20
    It's pretty much all the same synth leads, bang-bang beats, and tired rhymes as every other Aftermath related project since The Eminem Show, which wasn't that great either.
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