Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)
by Eminem
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8.8

Universal acclaim- based on 549 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 482 out of 549
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 549
  3. Negative: 38 out of 549
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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.
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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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