Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 616 out of 5097
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  1. KNi9e
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Has a modern feel and yet it sound like his older work. great .best songs are i will,stepdad,leaving heaven and godzilla
  2. Rourkie
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album haven’t stopped listening since it came out, really recommend you give it a listen
  3. Cpanter
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Classic album “Music To Be Murdered By”. Eminem the legend the GOAT.… Expand
  4. ItsDew
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album was peeeerfect Eminem. You are grrrrreat. I am so proud of yoooou
  5. XELAHELIOS
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible album, amazing production features flow theme, everything you could ask for.
  6. Gungcho
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, on repeat! Definitely quality. For me is the same level as MMLP2 and TES.
  7. sameermjt
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Album Of 2020! The beats/choruses everything Is Amazing In the album!!
  8. ShadyMania
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    perfect album all around. It cannot get any better than what mans put out SHOUTOUT KTT
  9. skks27
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    amazing beats and lyrics. No need to give hate to this masterpiece. also discussed gun violence in america.RECOMMENDED
  10. BabaAli126
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Honestly the Album is an 8.2/10 but giving it a 10 because of all the hate....
    Least Favorite: Farewell and Yah Yah
    Best Tracks: Unaccomodating, Lock it up, Godzilla, I will, You gon learn
  11. Saikrishna187
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album post revival..his flow on Godzilla is bonkers..and every song so good
  12. ali1994
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem made me strong when i wasn't!he is a
  13. Ozzz30
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Everyone making fake accounts to bring down this rating is absolutely pitiful.
  14. DarKKnight64
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. balancing out the fake 0/10 reviews mumble rap lovers are posting, get mad loooooooool :)… Expand
  15. Bronm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album, DC jgdbgdhgffdddddfhddydlududñuddyld7ñdudostso6e6pw6ps6psypdñys6dp7dñydlydpyso6s7pdpyso6
  16. Jakealday
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Great album, songs that even was not my style got better with every listen, em has improved since Kamikaze and proves he’s one of the best alive
  17. userzsgssf11
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    “I’m gonna rare this album a 0 to bring the score down from 9” - Some User

    shut the **** up idiot , it defeats the purpose of a vote. Besides, it’s individuals opinions anyway.
  18. Shadymf
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is a whole different vibe . Something new and epic as always . Legend . Legacy . Eminem
  19. Azriimran
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This will be classic em is legend, leaving heaven no regrets godzilla uncommodating are top tier
  20. ShadyyBabyy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a Great Album and lil haters rate it down Because the Favourite Artist is under Eminem… Expand
  21. chinno
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Music to Be Murdered By is Eminem's best album since MMLP2. Production and features are 10/10
  22. Rippityraprap
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MTBMB is a great Eminem album, his best since Relapse. Unlike revival especially, there are just 2 or 3 songs here that I don't like ("Those Kinda nights" and "Farewell" and possibly "Step Dad") Songs like "You Gon' Learn" and "I will" show how amazing Ems lyrical ability is, while "Godzilla" featuring Juice Wrld shows how well em can work with new gen talents (rip juice :()
    The song "Darkness" showcases the Stan like storytelling ability Shady still has. This album is brilliant, and shows that Em isn't done yet. Goat.    … Expand
  23. Lamiga10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its so much to take from this, people have no taste in music anymore, eminem did wonders for all generations, its perfection
  24. Ginuzzoooo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  25. OrgesPlayz
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album. Best album of the year so far, all tracks are good, entertaining album.
  26. eddierehm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Shady is back! Honestly his best album in many years and it's more than welcomed!
  27. F-MOS
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album, with a lot of replay value.

    it has great features, great production and most importantly eminem is killing it in this album.
  28. TheBraveRyan
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album. At this point Eminem is just doing this for fun. His wordplay and rhymes are incredible as always
  29. Jonathan_M
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite Eminem album since “The Eminem Show” his Provocative yet intricate wordplay makes for a musical experience worth listening to from front-to-back. And you guessed it, Andre is back to producing for the hip-hop giant. Interestingly enough, some of the best tracks were produced by Royce Da 5’9” who was featured heavily on the album. Absolute classic, and a return to form forMy favorite Eminem album since “The Eminem Show” his Provocative yet intricate wordplay makes for a musical experience worth listening to from front-to-back. And you guessed it, Andre is back to producing for the hip-hop giant. Interestingly enough, some of the best tracks were produced by Royce Da 5’9” who was featured heavily on the album. Absolute classic, and a return to form for Eminem.… Expand
  30. Chris344
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The goat is back with a fire album.Godzilla is the best song on the album RIP Juice WRLD
  31. jaydenpayday
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    His best album since the Eminem Show! Grest lyrics and amazing hooks this time
  32. Entourage55
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Such a great album. Just going through it from 1st song to last song is so easily doable and full of different flows and beat switches it’s just beautiful.
  33. idrotpews4
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic. This is his second prime without a doubt. Thanks Marshall. keep going
  34. facki
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This a new sound out of Eminem he keep growing and evolving it's just amazing I love it this is "classic" album.… Expand
  35. Power9t3
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best albums since Marshall Matthers LP.... obviously not including Kamikaze
  36. Torrensig
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best work in years. A lot of bangers, god level rhymes and dope beats. I just trip over my cape
  37. zBoNe
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    His best album, instant classic. This has no skips, great replay value and even the worst songs still are good songs, incredible album, i didn't expect him to overcome any of his classics, but he did it. This man is a pure genius and he gets better with time, this album is evolution at its best.
  38. PedroMM
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    What can I say??what an amazing album!!Instant classic!! I can't skip a single track, this is just amazing!!!
  39. zandvogel
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is Em on another level again, trying out new styles and flows and still making great songs. Please name a rapper thats even coming close lyrically, i’ll wait. If someone tels you there are no bars they probably dont own ears.
  40. Willowmoonblood
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums I have heard in a long time! Eminem did it again! Leaving Heaven is today's favorite for me!
  41. Abdelwahab
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    If this isn’t 10/10 I don’t know what is, the production is perfect, the lyrics are complex and dope and the feature list is on point.
  42. Edd0220
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. World record breaking this album is **** great. Listening to it everyday. Great **** ****… Expand
  43. Zain003
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem with this album is just toying around the hip hop world. Trying everything all at once. He has evolved into a lyric machine who can switch flow to match any beat on this planet. Also in this album he turned to a little modern hip hop by adding catchy hooks and flow that keep the new kids stuck to it. So 10/10
  44. Kwild199
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    SO good!! Eminem will always be a goat and he will never slip off that mountain! Greatest of all time!!
  45. Coolguymandude
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is **** amazing it's better than 90% of rap nowadays but people will hate Eminem no matter what he does. **** these ****… Expand
  46. Manar88
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best I have heard from Eminem for a while It’s a combination between old slim shady and new Eminem… Expand
  47. Lucifer1996
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    We got a classic blend of anger and passion in this album from Eminem. Absolutely phenomenal!
  48. egoathh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    that is **** amazing album by rap god GOAT Eminem i dont know why some guy`s dont want to accept that...
  49. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing albums with maybe only 3 skips. It's better than his recent albums except his first 3 classics and Relapse!
  50. Moostifa
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally love every song on this album. I put it up with Marshal Mathers LP, Slim shady LP, and The Eminem Show. He destroyed every beat on the record and his wordplay is outta this world. And the Bombing line was one of my favorites because it reminds me if the Columbine line I'm back.… Expand
  51. Gameela
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album , love all his albums, wish people would stop comparing between his albums and him and other artists and just enjoy the music
  52. blasttown
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Albums pure flames
  53. wendellcalcote
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Eminem album in years. Every track is a banger and the features (except Young M.A.) are great! Darkness has a huge meaning and is one of the best story telling songs Eminem has ever done (up there with Stan, Bad Guy, Arose, etc.)! Godzilla is very catchy and is the albums most popular song.
  54. Arham
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You Gotta Appreciate The Work Ethic Eminem Has… Expand
  55. Johnnyyest7
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s actually a really good album Eminem been bad lately but this fire boyz… Expand
  56. Nickimac0495
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s so good!!! I can’t get over the flows and the subject matter! Even the features and the disses fit well with the album
  57. Nemesesmd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is definetely one of his best albums, combining Em's different styles!
  58. neje
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    great album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bndndnnnjjjdjdjsiwi!!!!!!!!!!
  59. YelaShady88
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    After a 20 year career he produces another classic alongside MMLP and Em Show. Solid 9/10
  60. harveyocean
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    10/10. Arguably his best album in the past decade and a half. Glad to see he's back to his petty self.
  61. theapple
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    His best solo album since The Eminem Show. Darkness is even better than Stan, full of double entendre.
  62. BhaddieBhabe
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    There is such a mix of Marshall and Slim in this album! He switches his persona so many times and it is so amazing to hear a new album that is so good!
  63. Slim2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great album. RIP to the late Juice WRLD. Eminem is a lyrical genius, album is one of a kind. The different beats Eminem uses will draw in younger fans.
  64. lassunto
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It is a very solid album. Eminem is very good at making music. He will be 60 years old in 14 years.
  65. Junotherapper
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    Good, not great
    Pros:
    -Great Features (Anderson Paak, Juice wrld, Black Thougt)
    -The intro and mid section are very good
    -Is good way to forget recovery
    Cons:
    -Too many Tracks
    -Some tracks are terrible
    -The concept of the name or art work doesn´t feel right with the tracks
  66. MichaelKing
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the best rapper on this planet and no one can ever deny this fact.
  67. Babapour
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was amazing ,em kill the music and he know how can surprise us ,monster was the on of the best musics… Expand
  68. Jtmoney11188
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great, Album he had a great come back like you always do Slim Shady is the goat
  69. Fijifi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s a long album. I listened (for the 100th time) today and was still disappointed when the album ended.
  70. laurenventi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    If the double and triple entendres aren't enough to convince you that this album is a 10, then the beats and features will from Slaughterhouse (minus Joe), Black Thought and Q-Tip to Young M.A., Ed Sheeran and Juice WRLD. Every time you listen, you pick up a different meaning, a different sound and every listen you will have a new favorite song. There's something for everyone: from aIf the double and triple entendres aren't enough to convince you that this album is a 10, then the beats and features will from Slaughterhouse (minus Joe), Black Thought and Q-Tip to Young M.A., Ed Sheeran and Juice WRLD. Every time you listen, you pick up a different meaning, a different sound and every listen you will have a new favorite song. There's something for everyone: from a classic sounding track (Yaya, You Gon Learn) to a more modern sound (Those Kinda Nights, Godzilla).… Expand
  71. alanawss
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    isso e aqui e outro nivel
  72. Poisoned_Maniac
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    For me its a great album. I would recommend for others to listen and see what you think, not much I would change or take out.
  73. Hahahaywja
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM OF 2020 if yall disagree eat a **** dick. “Oh he went too far on it” you wanted shady? U got him
  74. caleb_mmlp
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. so good
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  75. MrCondoriano
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Diverse content, excellent lyricism, excellent features, the most diverse flow of the year, and great beats. And so many different kinds of choruses. Only time will tell how the public will see this album as a classic or not though. It isn1t perfect due to some choppy flows in some verses from Leaving Heaven and Stepfather. But an excellent experience for me.
  76. Jblash
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The fact that everyone coming here just to hate on it proves how much of an impact this album truly has, that people need to get involved in spite of the that they pertain no valuable knowledge on the sense of this album and just want to osticrize it from a legitimate rating
  77. Shady_quotez
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of Eminem's greatest albums, the best he has ever been since the MMLP2. This album contains Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers. The production is noticeably better than the past few albums, and the hooks are much better. This consists of a new style of rapping for Eminem, which he has been pretty repetitive recently, The concept isn't too bad, it is not just lashing out atThis is one of Eminem's greatest albums, the best he has ever been since the MMLP2. This album contains Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers. The production is noticeably better than the past few albums, and the hooks are much better. This consists of a new style of rapping for Eminem, which he has been pretty repetitive recently, The concept isn't too bad, it is not just lashing out at other rappers like he did on Kamikaze with the mumble rap community. MTBMB has amazing features that we're never expected from Eminem. He changes his flow many times, so even in that case it isn't that repetitive. I'ts just all in all a great album, and a great start for Marshall for the new decade.… Expand
  78. Nonin
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Whole album is fire! Too bad that some salty pricks came here just to give 0 without even listening to it!
  79. Sherrywright
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best rap album of all time. Eminem is a genius, sends a powerful message with song/video Darkness. I am extremely happy with this album
  80. Yash29
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One word: Masterpiece..

    Eminem is like fine wine,he keeps on getting better as time passes.The whole album is fire..
  81. Arifdanny
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Yowww this album is lit brooo!! The lyrics, beats, flow & bars are on another level!! Haters gon hate!! This is another Em's masterpiece!! Slim shady is back!!
  82. ACmilan10
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The Greatest of all time has delivered once again, no rapper compares with techniques, ability and pure rap schemes.
  83. Bla2772
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Some of ems best work since TES hits on all notes from emotional, to funny, to grimey. Nothing was missed. Nice best selection and of course some of the best rapping you'll ever hear. Was worth the wait
  84. Nonbiasedreview
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My unbiased review would definitely give this a 10 the album had sick beats and Eminem is normally dumb
  85. Nintonen
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Guess who's back? Back again!
    Shady's back! Tell a friend!
    Listening to this album nonstop since release!
  86. Shady4life86
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So creative, the only artist I listen to. Em at his best .
    We will never have a better artist. Shady4life
  87. idthirteen
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Geuss who’s backkkkkk.... tell a friend...

    Insane,, best album so farr...
  88. Monstershady
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem’s best album since The Eminem Show. He is showing that he still 100% has it! He’s got the same passion as he always has. I love every song on this album - with all albums after TES there were always a few songs I’d skip on each album, but I love all of them on MTBMB. The beats are amazing, the features are amazing, the lyrics are amazing (as always). Eminem is back and better!
  89. Whoisaaditya
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So much better than his last 2 albums. Features were too good. His rapping skills as usual were exceptionally well.
  90. Anurageminem
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A very good comeback by Mr. shady!! Flows are nice, production is good and features are the best part of this album.
  91. CapitalP
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is straight
  92. Shadedjaded
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album project in a while. Far surpasses 'Revival'. And stop giving dead zeros just because your mad its getting mad love. Clowns
  93. cmatwijiw
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing. Dark comedy meets mystery. One of his best pieces of work. I legit can’t stop listening
  94. MeroUWU
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Buenardo el álbum la verdad Eminem se cogió al mundo......... ...........................................................................................................
  95. Lantsd11
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece from the goat. My favourite thing to do is put his albums on repeat for days. My favourite song is Godzilla but other songs are not far behind.
  96. PoGdAb
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Very great content and double entendre songs and double meanings , im shocked and impressed , Very good album , Reminds me of the old Eminem AKA Slim shady !… Expand
  97. NickGunner
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    In my opinion, it’s his best effort since The Eminem Show. Great beat selection, interesting song concepts that are also enjoyable to vibe to - he basically took the feel of Kamikaze and improved on the formula.
  98. cntyadth
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat
  99. Robotshadow
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I love this album to death, got murdered by it and i listen to it on a daily basis. Excellent rhymes and perfect punchlines.
  100. Munknjet
    Mar 22, 2021
    8
    These days there seem to be a lot of people suffering from ‘Eminem Derangement Syndrome’ – lots of folks are ready to sh*t on everything Eminem does, no matter what (just like they will auto-praise anything media darlings like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler The Creator drop, no matter what). Music To Be Murdered By has its flaws, but it’s not the trainwreck some make it out to be – it’s notThese days there seem to be a lot of people suffering from ‘Eminem Derangement Syndrome’ – lots of folks are ready to sh*t on everything Eminem does, no matter what (just like they will auto-praise anything media darlings like Kendrick Lamar and Tyler The Creator drop, no matter what). Music To Be Murdered By has its flaws, but it’s not the trainwreck some make it out to be – it’s not anywhere near as bad as Revival (2017) was. It’s more on par with Kamikaze (2018) – a mixed bag, with highs and lows.

    The bad: at 17 full tracks, the album is too long with too many weak songs (especially “Those Kinda Nights” with Ed Sheeran is terrible). The features and hooks on songs like “Unaccomodating”, “Leaving Heaven”, and “No Regrets” kind of suck, with guests like Young MA, Skylar Grey and Don Toliver (and Ed Sheeran) obviously on this album for no other reason than for marketing purposes – but their presence doesn’t do the quality of the album any good. Then there are some weak trap beats here and there and a few cringe-worthy lyrics (a reference to the terrorist attack during an Ariana Grande concert where 22 (mostly) kids were killed being in especially bad taste).

    The good: tracks like “Godzilla” (despite a meh posthumous appearance by Juice WRLD)”, “Yah Yah” (featuring Royce Da 5’9″, Black Thought, and Q-Tip), “I Will” (featuring KXNG Crooked, Royce da 5’9″ and Joell Ortiz), “Darkness” (honing in on mental health issues and gun violence and drawing a parallel between the two) and “Premonition” (with killer bars like “Instead of us being credited for longevity / And being able to keep it up for this long at this level, we get told we’ll never be what we were / **** if I was as half as good as I was / I’m still twice as good as you’ll ever be / Only way that you’re ahead of me’s alphabetically”) are vintage Eminem. Also, Eminem shows and proves he still has the lyrical skill to blow most other rappers out of the water.

    Eminem should have left 6 or 7 tracks on the cutting room floor, then Music To Be Murdered By would have been great. As it is, the album has its moments and is not all bad    … Expand
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.
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