Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)
by Eminem
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  1. Neun
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is AMAZING. Awesome rhyming ,flow switching and beat switching. It's Classic … Expand
  2. Zombiesrnmyhouz
    May 20, 2021
    3
    I'm sorry but this album is ass. There's only a handful of good songs and even then they become very repetitive. The production isn't exactly the issue on this album but rather Ems voice and lyricism. Eminem could easily make an amazing and explosive album because he his a top tier lyricist but instead he spits some corny ass bars on this project. None of them are funny at all and theyI'm sorry but this album is ass. There's only a handful of good songs and even then they become very repetitive. The production isn't exactly the issue on this album but rather Ems voice and lyricism. Eminem could easily make an amazing and explosive album because he his a top tier lyricist but instead he spits some corny ass bars on this project. None of them are funny at all and they sound very forced. "I have an ear **** and I **** finger it out." Like seriously Em? This made me chuckle during my first listen but holy **** it's so unfunny now that it actually hurts to listen to. And even the Key skit had me laughing my ass off during my first listen but it's so unfunny now. Em.... please make Relapse 2 or another BME album or just retire.. Your music is becoming unlistenable.… Expand
  3. jascris
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    I really love the side B. Discombobulated gives some real old slim shady vibes
  4. SuryaRogers
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Well.... Finally after all the leaks and hints.... HE FINALLY DROPPED IT. I thought it was just some songs he didn't wanna include on MTBMB but I was shocked when I listened to it... The beats, the flow, the bars, the hooks, I mean come on ! Name a better lyricist than him. The album was FIRE. People thought he lost it but he just keeps getting better. And the lyrics... OH MY GOD !! TOTALWell.... Finally after all the leaks and hints.... HE FINALLY DROPPED IT. I thought it was just some songs he didn't wanna include on MTBMB but I was shocked when I listened to it... The beats, the flow, the bars, the hooks, I mean come on ! Name a better lyricist than him. The album was FIRE. People thought he lost it but he just keeps getting better. And the lyrics... OH MY GOD !! TOTAL BARS.... All songs in MTBMB side B is fire.... There are no boring songs. The album is 100% worth it ! And SHADY IS BACK !!… Expand
  5. D1stracted
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Side B is even better than Side A. Almost all songs are dope, especially Gnat, Zeus and Alfred's Theme.… Expand
  6. mohazilik
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Хороший подбор битов, интересных подвигов и невероятных текстов, изюминок и игры слов.… Expand
  7. sofunkyfresh
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    This album won't make you like Eminem. But, if you have been a fan of Eminem since the beginning, you will undoubtedly recognize this as one of his best outings.

    There are some truly standout gems on this B Side. I have grown tired of corny ballads and more mainstream pop sounding appeal. On this album he leaves most of that behind. Long have I wanted to hear Em on a underground track    This album won't make you like Eminem. But, if you have been a fan of Eminem since the beginning, you will undoubtedly recognize this as one of his best outings.

    There are some truly standout gems on this B Side. I have grown tired of corny ballads and more mainstream pop sounding appeal. On this album he leaves most of that behind. Long have I wanted to hear Em on a underground track styled like something RA the Rugged Man or AFRO would spit over. Alfred's theme was a dream come true for me. Songs like Favorite **** Book of Rhymes, and Discombobulated are also standout gems. Oh, how could I forget Gnat?

    If you're a fan of Em and a fan of hip-hop from the era the Em is from, this album is for you.

    I have never liked every track on even Em's classics. So as an Em fan, for me to say that the majority of this album is superb is saying something.

    Eminem may not be as influential on the culture or as great of an artist as he was, but from a technical perspective, he is better here than he has ever been.    … Expand
  8. RapListener
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Super!
    Absolutely love this album.
    The flow and the beat are great, godly throughout, Em is still finding new pockets, also some are new some are nostalgic. Alfred's theme and discombobulated are orgasmic relapse nostalgia that everyone's been after. That Dre beat is **** amazing.
    Word play as always is on another level. The lyricism and schemes are phenomenal. Even the "corny" lines are still clever.
    Zeus and gnat are two pieces of art that should be classic. ...

    Album is the perfect length with no skips at all, a couple of questionable hooks but I can deal with it    … Expand
  9. Malakamartinez
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Great approach to the modern Hip-Hop context with this one. I think Em can even do better but as long as he puts out works like this one, he will always have my money. Critics will always hate, especially nowadays that they have to push new black rappers and feed the stupid argument "em can't be the GOAT because he's white" but, nevermind, we already know what they say and what they areGreat approach to the modern Hip-Hop context with this one. I think Em can even do better but as long as he puts out works like this one, he will always have my money. Critics will always hate, especially nowadays that they have to push new black rappers and feed the stupid argument "em can't be the GOAT because he's white" but, nevermind, we already know what they say and what they are going to say when Em puts another banger out. Back on the album, 9/10 for me, I think Em and Dre together can do even better and I mean that they could cancel every competitor if only they wanted, Discombobulated is the proof.… Expand
  10. frasalv
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Lone sniper, I hold a microphone like a loaded rifle
    My dome's brighter, all I spit from my skull's fire
    All that's missing's a motorcycle with the chrome wires, spoke tires
    And y'all are flow biters, so I don't gotta
    Explain why they call me your ghostwriter
  11. Shadyisbaaaack
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Excellent album. Eminem you will never read this message but thanks again for coming out with such incredible music. Book of Rhymes is incredible.
  12. Sepehrsm19
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Fits perfectly to complete the whole album I suppose. Really liked the different vibes of songs such and “GNAT” or “Discombobulated” and “Zeus”. It was something I can listen to multiple times in a row and don’t feel them to be repetitive.
  13. debo1089
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This album is that good that it make me look at this year like a dream full of luciveness.
  14. chieftracey
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Great album!
    That Relapse vibe at the end of album made me repeat an entire album..
  15. bartekpro9890
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 Classic, his best work since MMLP2 and best beat selection since relapse
  16. Ajh3433
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    What a delight side B is! I was very impressed with how well it fit with what is now MTBMB side A. Not many features but the beats are sharp and Em's lines are sharper. I really enjoyed his flow and cadences on this project. He is speaking lighter and flowing with a laid back feel but still getting intense at times. Standout tracks are Gnat and Zeus, in my opinion. Alfred's Theme is also aWhat a delight side B is! I was very impressed with how well it fit with what is now MTBMB side A. Not many features but the beats are sharp and Em's lines are sharper. I really enjoyed his flow and cadences on this project. He is speaking lighter and flowing with a laid back feel but still getting intense at times. Standout tracks are Gnat and Zeus, in my opinion. Alfred's Theme is also a great show of Em's lyrical gymnastics. Em seems to be having fun and you can hear it on these new tracks.… Expand
  17. Barlog
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love the newschool fashion in which the album was produced. Em once again shows incredible technical ability and manages to cover a wide range of topics, while staying on the highest level of wordplay, If a rapper only has one situation in their entire 2 decades career in which they release 2 album within the same year, you'd guess it was most likely their first and secondI absolutely love the newschool fashion in which the album was produced. Em once again shows incredible technical ability and manages to cover a wide range of topics, while staying on the highest level of wordplay, If a rapper only has one situation in their entire 2 decades career in which they release 2 album within the same year, you'd guess it was most likely their first and second album. Here comes nearly 50 year old Eminem doing this with his 10th and 11th album. "I guess I don't have much left to prove... yeah I do, haha" ` Higher… Expand
  18. josephghassemi
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Eminem is unstoppable. These reviews which are accusing him of saying the same things over and over do not get what an artist's signature and motifs are by definition. This album is so perfect, and the lyrics need to be put under heavy scrutiny to be fathomed. The production is perfect also. The crritics seem like a bunch of arrogant naysayers who are just repeating everything about himEminem is unstoppable. These reviews which are accusing him of saying the same things over and over do not get what an artist's signature and motifs are by definition. This album is so perfect, and the lyrics need to be put under heavy scrutiny to be fathomed. The production is perfect also. The crritics seem like a bunch of arrogant naysayers who are just repeating everything about him over and over even without paying attention to the music. It seems they are justvproving what they already believe in, and that is hating the artist. Even without paying enough heed to what the art is. In my oppinion, the critics are losing touch with reality and while Eminem's music keeps evolving they just continue to hate it cause of the past prejudices they hold against him as a person. This album is great, his fans and music listeners mostly love it, and I just do not believe the harsh critics that I have encountered about it, they are just so unfair.… Expand
  19. humza3173
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Greatest of all time, unmatched, unbroken, undisputed, unstoppable and best at what he does
  20. Anddefatkhi
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Good album to end the bad year, little different the side A, but same theme
  21. Keneilwe
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Great step up from MTBMB - Side A.
    side b is pretty great and much much more enjoyable than Side A, which was released in January and it was alright for the time being and the highest point of Side A topped the lowest. Biggest problem on side was Em sticking to a theme! nonetheless it was the best we’ve heard from him in year. Especially after the Revival/ Kamikaze fiasco. So this deluxe    Great step up from MTBMB - Side A.
    side b is pretty great and much much more enjoyable than Side A, which was released in January and it was alright for the time being and the highest point of Side A topped the lowest. Biggest problem on side was Em sticking to a theme! nonetheless it was the best we’ve heard from him in year. Especially after the Revival/ Kamikaze fiasco. So this deluxe is honestly a breath of fresh air and Eminem seemingly having fun and testing out new and more modern sound with songs like “Book of Rhymes” “Killer” “Zeus” & “Favorite B*tch” hit the highlight of Side B is honestly his goofy lyrics and clever but dad-like jokes rhymes which honestly ARE funny but can come across “corny” to fans coming onto this album expecting top tier lyricism :( and hard punching bars upon bars..
    The last song in the deluxe is the most interesting as we gets throwback Eminem or as he yells at the beginning of “Discombobulated” , ACCENTSSSSSS” which was so nostalgic to hear and the song doesn’t disappoint as we hear a song that could’ve EASILY been on Relapse, with Dr Dre handling the production in this it’s a certified banger and a win for Relapse stans (like me!)    … Expand
  22. EscapeFromLA
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Really strong album from an artist now known for inconsistency. This surprise release is shockingly one of the best things he’s done in 15 years.
  23. Amirsz
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums of 2020 maybe even the best Eminem really did some solid work
  24. Mackarlm12
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Incredible, creative and genius! His ability to tell stories that flow seamlessly never gets old. A legend that can do no wrong. Great album worth buying and listening to again and again and again.
  25. MichaelKR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Отличный альбом, биты хороши, да здесь всё круто.
  26. jasongotham
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    just another one of em's lyrically masterpiece albums.....
    beats were just awesome compared to his previous discographies and great features!!
  27. Alexll
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best I've heard him sound since MMLP2, absolutely brilliant. Made this terrible year a little less terrible… Expand
  28. Alistad24
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    A very solid album, Em is pushing 50 and still raps better than most rappers these days...
  29. vk32
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    I guess people are just going to get on the hate train and just refuse to get down, whatever are you going to through at them. Side B is actually as good as Side A, if not better.
  30. Prevailation
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    This far exceeds the bar that was set by its predecessor. It seems like Eminem is back to having fun in the booth again, wordplay, beat switches, and hints of Dr.Dre lead this to be his best work in years.
  31. Teefer
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is BACK!

    Lyrically on the same level as MMLP, only slightly behind in some beats. The references and double entendres in this album are some of the best he's done, and he's back to his playful, less angsty tone that made him so good in his first 3 albums.

    Makes you realize how far ahead he is. Nobody else on the scene right now is even close to his level of lyricism and wordplay !
  32. ChunkDump
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    i dont know what he did but its better than the first. from alfreds theme to Zeus and that discombobulated was just art. bravo white boy.
  33. Kekdk
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best new album. Has no bad songs. The best songd are killer,alfreds theme,gnat you guys cirtically rated is way too harshly… Expand
  34. POPPARICKENDO
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    I really don't understand that this right here is getting bad reviews like it makes just zero sense to me. The whole album is a banger!
    Its even better than the a side of the album.
  35. jwm1130
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    This is an album for the STANS. The lyrics and the beats are all top-notch. Read the lyrics with the songs to see all the rhyme schemes.
  36. AhmetYusuf
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    The Rap God is back!
    We expected this album not gonna lie and I wasn't hyped so much but when he dropped I said to myself "You fckin idiot he's Eminem and he never disappoints his fans." So he did it again. Another surprise album and another chance to us to brake the replay button!
  37. Compuitguy
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Another great album

    Eminem has been proving that he is one of the GOATs if not the GOAT
  38. vncl
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This album is crazy, so crazy that it became my favourite album form eminem.
  39. Alexandre1103
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good Album

    The goat is back

    .................................................    … Expand
  40. vichy97
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Better beats and better hooks. There is only thing it`s worse than SIDE A and that`s music guests and even they are not bad here. I mean Dre? Cmon! He is getting better and better since Revival!
  41. HeelSuicide
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Just amazing how a rapper who raps for more than 20 years make one of his best albums with nearly 50 years old.
    Hope it wasn´t his last one
  42. dwaiko
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Wayyy better than anything he dropped the last 6 years, imo on the same level as mmlp 2 or relapse
  43. Lp394
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this this is better then side a and i love that too eminem is on one this year just having fun here just making music for his stans not trying to appeal to the masses THE BEST TO EVER DO IT
  44. ScottishRebel
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    Only Eminem fans understand and appreciate Eminem/Slim Shady. All any critic has to do is tune in to YouTube and look at the reactions to ANYTHING released by the legend. I challenge anyone to name another rapper in the game who is still going and is still as relevant over 20 years after beginning their career. MTBMB Side B is another masterpiece that blends the old and new.
  45. Joffnatic
    May 27, 2022
    3
    This is Eminem's worst album in my opinion. I enjoyed two to three songs off this project, and I don't really see the hype behind it, if I'm perfectly honest. It's lyrically uninspired and his rhymes are there just for the sake of rhyming. Eminem should have retired after releasing MMLP 2, which was the final great album by him.
  46. pasichnyk
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Best we've seen from Eminem in while. Got this album on repeat right now! Pure GOLD!
  47. Swiftiestaylor
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    The album gets off to an inauspicious start with “Black Magic,” a dreary murder ballad with the requisite Skylar Grey hook and the same tired splatter-movie shock lines. Things perk up with “Alfred’s Theme,” which nods to the album’s Hitchcockian premise by sampling “Funeral March of a Marionette” and making a painfully predictable play on the name “Hitchcock,” and from there on out, theThe album gets off to an inauspicious start with “Black Magic,” a dreary murder ballad with the requisite Skylar Grey hook and the same tired splatter-movie shock lines. Things perk up with “Alfred’s Theme,” which nods to the album’s Hitchcockian premise by sampling “Funeral March of a Marionette” and making a painfully predictable play on the name “Hitchcock,” and from there on out, the record seesaws between rapid-fire dirty puns and show-offy rhyme displays.… Expand
  48. imnotgay12
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    hasn't grown on me yet obviously, but has some really good tracks from Eminem, slick beats, funny jokes, and discombobulated is probably Eminem is best song from the last 5 years, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH , i feel like em made a really great choice selecting tracks but she loves is kinda ehh tho
  49. Jelleeh
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    Fantano said it was bad. .
  50. Joe105
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe
  51. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 21, 2020
    6
    It’s just more of Music To Be Murdered By. And honestly, I think it’s slightly better.
  52. RampantRome
    Dec 19, 2020
    6
    A weak 6/10, good tracks are gnat, zeus, alfreds theme, discombobulated, higher and favourite **** meh tracks are guns blazing, book of rhymes, killer and tone deaf and bad tracks are black magic and she loves me my favourite is zeus and least favourite she loves me.
  53. amir3B
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Men look at this critics still hating eminem lol but you forgot he just don’t give a ****
  54. sugarshady
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Finally after all the leaks and hints.... HE FINALLY DROPPED IT. Great album! Fresh and different sound.
    The Rap God is back!
  55. CHristianLamar
    Dec 18, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would only like to quote the grand hilarious-ness that is:
    “OrAnaNA”
    And then:
    “What rhymes with ‘pariah?’
    (I don’t know) ...LeGo?”    … Expand
  56. Shantiaazizian
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Lets say this album contains all versions of Eminem that we have witnessed through the years. This side is better than the last one. The producing and the lyrics in this album is even superior to the A-side. Thanks Em
  57. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    7
    I'ts good. but not very good tho. really good wordplay, bad features, discombulated is good.
  58. Vitors23
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    Age has not withered the rapper’s astonishing level of technical skill. If you’ve heard most of what he says before, it’s still possible to be awestruck by the way he says it. ... The music is less interesting than on its predecessor.
  59. KatrinB
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Even better than Side A, no skips and the production is great. Gnat is a masterpiece! Really reminds me of his older albums
  60. Mikehunt97
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    When I heard they were releasing a Music To Be Murdered By deluxe I though it would only be like 3 or maybe 5 songs. But we get a full on 13 and I gotta say I was not dissapointed at all. Like side A this is incredible and I'm still having a hard time deciding which is better since both are masterpieces. So many incredible songs like Book of Rhymes, Alfred's Theme, Gnat, and so much more.When I heard they were releasing a Music To Be Murdered By deluxe I though it would only be like 3 or maybe 5 songs. But we get a full on 13 and I gotta say I was not dissapointed at all. Like side A this is incredible and I'm still having a hard time deciding which is better since both are masterpieces. So many incredible songs like Book of Rhymes, Alfred's Theme, Gnat, and so much more. Go listen if you haven't already!!! I give this an 11/10… Expand
  61. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    5
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
  62. JamesJennings
    May 9, 2022
    0
    Painful. No matter how hard I try, I have not been able to squeeze an ounce of enjoyment out of this album. For me, this album is worse than revival. I got nothing out of this, it's like I just tuned the world out for an hour. The only redeeming quality was that the original music to be murdered by is also included, which is a decent album.
  63. Golbez
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    Yeah good album, we fans need to Keep critiquing bad reviews like rolling stone, cant even give the guy a shout out for 11 years sobriety. Yeah ok the Shady Brand makes a few swipes but thats us conditioned folks out there wanting more and he knows it keeps his fans satisfied. If only you critics could write reviews for fans instead of haters the user score might actually match the reviews score
  64. tonto
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    I’m just reviewing this as the complete, deluxe album. Eminem proves that he still is the rap god with tracks like Godzilla where at the end he seems almost superhuman the way he’s rapping so fast without breathing. His lyrics are pretty clever and he has good rhymes, though sometimes his punchlines are a little corny. But if you can get past that, the album’s pretty enjoyable. It feels aI’m just reviewing this as the complete, deluxe album. Eminem proves that he still is the rap god with tracks like Godzilla where at the end he seems almost superhuman the way he’s rapping so fast without breathing. His lyrics are pretty clever and he has good rhymes, though sometimes his punchlines are a little corny. But if you can get past that, the album’s pretty enjoyable. It feels a little like Eminem’s clinging onto relevancy for dear life at some moments like in the song “Gnat.” But that’s okay, it’s kinda interesting. Production for the album was adequate, some of it was handled by Eminem himself. The best tracks on the album are Godzilla, Darkness, Killer, and Zeus.… Expand
  65. Emmy
    Jan 11, 2021
    10
    Side B of music to be murdered by got no skips, from Alfred intro all the way to discombobulated. This is a top notch project that is slightly better than side A. I give it a solid 10.
  66. therealbear
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    I didn't think this is going to come out, and it almost killed me when it jumped out off my Spotify player.
    I think it's maybe his best effort since MMLP2.
    Too bad it's projected to debut as No.3, i guess they did not take the best decision to launch it in December.
  67. TheMegaGodz
    Dec 30, 2020
    10
    Black Magic - Amazing, never skip
    Alfred's Theme - Amazing, never skip
    Tone Deaf - Amazing, never skip Book of Rhymes - Amazing, never skip Favorite **** - Good, Skip occasionally Guns Blazing - Amazing, never skip Gnat - Amazing, never skip Higher - Amazing, never skip These Demons - Amazing, never skip She Loves Me - Good, Skip occasionally Killer - Phenomenal, Have it on    Black Magic - Amazing, never skip
    Alfred's Theme - Amazing, never skip
    Tone Deaf - Amazing, never skip
    Book of Rhymes - Amazing, never skip
    Favorite **** - Good, Skip occasionally
    Guns Blazing - Amazing, never skip
    Gnat - Amazing, never skip
    Higher - Amazing, never skip
    These Demons - Amazing, never skip
    She Loves Me - Good, Skip occasionally
    Killer - Phenomenal, Have it on repeat
    Zeus - Amazing, never skip
    Discombobulated - Amazing, never skip

    Overall - 9.6    … Expand
  68. RexToother
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    How does he keep doing this? Insane lyricism with amazing production.
    GOAT
  69. Keoki101
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    All these critics that review artists like Eminem are usually not fans of real lyricism the way he displays it for the world to see/hear! Eminem is true hip hop!
  70. TheKillerNL
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Well, He's improving by album at this point again man's out here dropping heat.. Songs such as Gnat, Tone Deaf, Book of Rhymes, Killer & Zeus are straight fire and then you got **** discombobulated could've straight been of Relapse man on his accents as well **** hard, I've been playing this since release and at this point their is no skip at all.
  71. TratMan73
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Dope album! Different sounds that side A. I think it's a bit darker, but without doing a full on review with would be too long for this site, I'll just say that lyrically it's fire. Being a lyrical savant it's, it's almost like this is just too easy for him now. He simply puts other MC's to shame with the lyrical prowess he has. Give each song a good listen to. Again, LISTEN to each song;Dope album! Different sounds that side A. I think it's a bit darker, but without doing a full on review with would be too long for this site, I'll just say that lyrically it's fire. Being a lyrical savant it's, it's almost like this is just too easy for him now. He simply puts other MC's to shame with the lyrical prowess he has. Give each song a good listen to. Again, LISTEN to each song; preferably with a good set of headphones to get all the small nuances you just can't hear when listening in your car.… Expand
  72. LoboTechnician
    Dec 25, 2020
    10
    If you love wordplay, bars, incredible flows, dope ass beats, and Hip Hop overall. You'll love this album.
  73. isaacb263
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Really consistent, insane wordplay, really good & diverse production. Good use of features. Just a fun album to listen to. I liked Side A but side B is def better
  74. Junkrat
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    A lot of interesting stuff in this.
    I love how he played around with surround sound in 'Killer'. That was quite notable and surprising
  75. asianboyian
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    Quality bars and great beats. Have this on-repeat. My favorites are Alfred's Theme, Gnat, Killer, Tone Deaf, These Demons, and Book of Rhymes. Love the concept as well.
  76. Tripleb71
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Album feels polished and the elements all fit well together. Feels like the next one could be flawless If he builds off this. He was having fun here. As a whole, MTBMB is up there with his best albums as a whole.
  77. onfirevasie
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Good thing: Eminem is trying to blend in with different beats and finally being chill on an album (almost). It just feels like Eminem was pissed off, now he is calming down, and there's a hope that we are going to see him in his happy place back again
  78. TannerThanYou25
    Apr 18, 2021
    3
    Pretty underwhelming. Sure it’s a b side, but dang I got some revival vibes from this thing. Gnat is ok, but the gosh darn Covid bars are so cringe. There’s just a lot here that could work with better lyricism, especially on higher. Definitely a downgrade from music to be murdered by
  79. HulkisHulk
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    So still Side A have higher highs but having skips like ''In too deep, Farewell, Stepdad''. Side B is more consistent and have one skip ''She Loves Me'' so I love the production in both side. Beat transitions are gold. And some of corny lines but he's doing on purpose I love some of them. So let's check the ratings.

    Side A: 8.5/10
    Side B: 8.5-9/10
    Overall: Strong 9/10
  80. Vitor7
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe
  81. DrewThompsonDre
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    His best since kamikaze period.Emimems longevity is insane and I bet he's gonna be doing it even in his 50s
  82. ahmedmohsen
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    it's better the the first one with more enjoyable and memorable songs in it compared to the one he dropped earlier this year
  83. HotTaton
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Good addition to the brilliant first part and bridge between kamikaze and mtbmb pt.1
  84. socialGangsta
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    New sound, new flows and new era for the king of rap. Anyone who listens closely will know that this album is an upgrade from the previous one. Showing that the artist takes a good notice of what people say.
  85. mattdutts
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    Side B proves that Eminem’s side A was just a warm up. Cleverly written, brutal, and often hilarious, MTBMB sd B is his best work since Recovery.
  86. ArkodeepSen
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Master piece, out of words, legendary album, just love it. Plus we got a little Relapse throwback in the end.
  87. tuxpingviini
    Aug 24, 2021
    10
    I don't care, this is his best album. He has me vibing with every chorus. His flows and lyricism are on point as always and he finally seems to genuinely just not give a **** once again. Go listen to it.
  88. N8degr8
    Mar 15, 2021
    10
    Eminem at the top of his game. Some might say that the early 2000's were Eminem's prime. I say he is in his prime now
  89. pantzie
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    one of his best albums, personally my favorite. he combined old Eminem and new Eminem, it's great.
  90. kyoko418
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Greatest Xmas present! Enjoyed as much as Music To Be Murdered by Side A! Killer, Zeus and Book Of Rhymes are my favorite, but Higher and Alfred's Theme are in my top 5 too!
    BUY THE ALBUM ON ITUNES STANS!
  91. Tusharmahi
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    What an astonishing album. Book of rhymes man, Book of freaking rhymes
  92. finchmcbtngt
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    Album serves as a love letter to enthusiastic fans such as myself where Marshall harkens back to all old eras with a satisfactory culmination.
  93. Viborg
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    This guy never stops. Shady is back and even if this is a side b, it's as solid as an entire album. His lyrical abilities, his flow, the beats and the content are outstanding. 48 years old and stil killing it. Bow down to Shady
  94. SirGronkSpike
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    great album, just wish it had more topic variations. think it could’ve also benefited with a track or two no the more serious tone, but Em hasnt sounded this enthusiastic or energized in a long time.
  95. Aryan3000
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    What an end to 2020
    he is back with 16 more tracks and tbh its the most enjoyable tracks by him after a while the beats are different sounding and his flow is different too had a great time listening!
  96. realshahidafrid
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Amazing mix of new and old Eminem. Insanely zany wordplay blended with so many flows throughout the album makes for an album I'll keep revisiting. By far the best selection of beats on an Eminem album.
  97. mertsmellow
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    It is just amazing that Eminem is dropping albums even he’s 48 years old....
  98. kakolukiah
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Like wine, he only gets better with time. Best Christmas present! It was a pleasure to buy and listen to this album!
  99. ajax142
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Side B opens up strong with a haunting track and then goes on a great three song run - Alfred's Theme - Tone Deaf - Book of Rhymes. Em's pen has not dulled and his ability to throw out lines with two to three meanings still blows my mind. The transition from song to song is a very subtle detail but it is done perfectly, sometimes you almost miss that the track number changed. Zeus is theSide B opens up strong with a haunting track and then goes on a great three song run - Alfred's Theme - Tone Deaf - Book of Rhymes. Em's pen has not dulled and his ability to throw out lines with two to three meanings still blows my mind. The transition from song to song is a very subtle detail but it is done perfectly, sometimes you almost miss that the track number changed. Zeus is the standout track in my opinion, honest Em is always a favorite of mine. Ending Side B with discombobulated was a great touch also. This album is for the fans, the stans, the die hards!… Expand
  100. Semcee
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    this word plays, this flows are amazing man. Album of the year. no doubt. why critics are so bad.
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65

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. HipHopDX
    Dec 31, 2020
    70
    Side B is a 16-track expansion that delivers familiar territory with some pops of Em at his sharpest.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 28, 2020
    67
    Side B is not a total miss though, nor even a miss at all. Once Mathers stumbles through this opening salvo and the awkward bits of “Tone Deaf”, the album settles into a comfortable space, and even becomes enjoyable.
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  3. Exclaim
    Dec 21, 2020
    70
    Over the three-song run of "Alfred's Theme" (which jacks Charles Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette," best known as the theme music to Alfred Hitchcock Presents, to delirious effect), "Tone Deaf," and "Book of Rhymes" (which climaxes with a flurry of DJ Premier scratches), Slim Shady stuffs more rewind-worthy punchlines and flow variations than most rappers will deliver in a whole career. ... Other attempts feel more forced. ... More compelling are the two tracks produced by D.A. Got That Dope.
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