Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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  1. yusifs
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    high level producing,hooks are better than kamikaze.we can find different type of songs in high quality in lyrical,producing,mixing manner.there are only 3 songs which are not that good.this album also has good features
  2. Kingtrexx
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem really surprised me with this album. The production is a lot more modern on this album and it let's Em flow really well on each track. The features were really good too especially Royce and Black Thought on the track Yah Yah. Though there were a couple corny lyrics, the good vastly outweighs the bad.
  3. Manny003
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A whole another level reached! Production wordplay lyrics story telling everything for a perfect album… Expand
  4. Chettey
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The production, lyrics, delivery, and beats are incredibly well done. I have listened to this album all the way through more than 15 times and I must say this is one of his best work of all time. People who lack common sense, are snowflakes and can't be adults about emotion, or think they know rap will hate this album and that is amazing.

    Well done, Em.
  5. Ynotgoonogc
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing start to finish. I'm not a fan of some of the features but ems verses are so strong it didn't matter.
  6. Edwinjoney
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the artistry is flawless. The production on this album is off the charts. Great features, it necessarily provided a closure to the path of Juice. Congrats em. Keep it coming.
  7. Walker38
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album é exelente lembra o antigo eminem que a gente sente saudade, inclusive ele se arriscou no grão o que ficou excelente aprimorando do kamikaze, a produção é muito boa e apresar de 20 faixas elas não são cansativas pelo fato das músicas serem curtas (a maioria)… Expand
  8. RileyGold
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.
    This being said, MTBMB is a fantastic return to form for Slim Shady on many levels and feels like the album he’s been trying to make for the better part of the past decade. Still crisp, and as sharp as ever, yet somehow makes his old tricks feel new again and work here. The wordplay throughout the album is simply brilliant and not rivaled by anyone else on the planet. The right mix of serious and humorous songs combined with the best production on an Eminem album in quite sometime, ditching the Rick Rubin rap rock efforts in exchange for more contemporary and dark themes which fit perfectly with the albums title and concept. This alongside a great set of guest features, makes me have to rate this as the best Eminem album since Recovery. I’m giving this a 9, with the understanding that classic albums such as The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show reserve the 10. This falls just shy of those efforts but overall, MTBMB is a work of genius.    … Expand
  9. jacksonlongata
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Much improved production, beats, features, and bars. Incredibly catchy hits like Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Lock It Up, Yah Yah, In Too Deep, and You Gon' Learn. These are supplemented by some deep cuts like Darkness and No Regrets. Eminem rhymes so hard that he definitely earns his right to use a few dad-joke-esque punchlines.
  10. ManiacalMint07
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    An impressive comeback from the previous two albums. Any stale moments in the album are immediately forgotten with the outstanding instrumental. It seems that Eminem will always be controversial, and there are things he said that he obviously shouldn’t have said, but I believe these faults don’t matter too much when the end result is so impressive and enjoyable.
  11. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Eminem come back since Kamikaze but this time disses aside. He decide to make music fresh and enjoyable. It's Eminem ****
  12. E22
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Album had a lot of meaningful topics and great lyrics as always, but the production was off the roof on this one. Eminem proves once again he still has it.
  13. Adamjonest
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This is the best em album since mmlp2 the production is good the content is good features are good minus that ed sheeran overall this is a fire album though it does not meet the new age hip hop music but its comin from a 90s rapper its has that old school vibe in it
  14. makcode
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album. Em is Shakespeare of rap. In my personal ranking this album is in the top 5. (The Eminem Show, Relapse, MMLP, The Slim Shady LP, MTBMB)
  15. Mankman
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Best Production since relapse, word play we haven't seen in years and amazing features, time will tell if this is a classic but early signs are promising
  16. Roxyyyy
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Carrying on from kamikaze with this return to form. Amazing beats, features and the talents of Em as usual. Destined to be a classic.
  17. Terrace
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    I can't even keep count of how many times I've played and replayed this album, or maybe I can because me last.fm stats show that I've played it 398 times by the time I'm writing this review... since 17 January, so it has been just 3 days
  18. Jesusxking
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best work since MMLP. Shadys back! Nobody can tarnish his legacy, #1 male artist of the past 3 decades! This piece offers lyrical slaughter throughout.… Expand
  19. tthomas1982
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Eminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. TheEminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. The album really gets going with the Juice WRLD featured “Godzilla”... it was this moment when Eminem delivers one of his best verses in his history. The song Darkness is all over the news, but the message is great and correct. Only because it’s Eminem is it getting negativity. This album builds off Kamikaze very well and proves that Revival was a fluke and nothing else. This is Eminem at his Post 2010 best and I can’t be happier.… Expand
  20. KingDan313
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Goosebumps everywhere. Hooks, lyrics, beats, flows, everything goes together perfectly. So much replay value as well!
  21. LYDiD
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    I was going to rate this album a 8. Then I saw a wave of 0/10 for no reason except the same **** when it comes to Eminem : he is old, need to retire, corny, fast rapping, controversial This album is 20 tracks long, I can’t believe this is all you found. There is a lot of things between trash and perfect. Eminem is the most loved ans hated rapper of all time, but it shows how impactfull he is.
  22. Vald
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smoothThis album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smooth like was TES.… Expand
  23. Thereview123
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    I liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this mayI liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this may be his best work in awhile.… Expand
  24. FW7
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Great way to start off the decade for Marshall. The production on this project is a HUGE step up from his previous 4 albums especially on songs like Lock it Up, Little Engine, Marsh, Farewell & I Will. The features as well are PHENOMENAL on this album such as Anderson .Paak, Black Thought, Don Toliver, Royce Da 5'9" (not new but he really shined on all 3 verses), etc. As for the mainGreat way to start off the decade for Marshall. The production on this project is a HUGE step up from his previous 4 albums especially on songs like Lock it Up, Little Engine, Marsh, Farewell & I Will. The features as well are PHENOMENAL on this album such as Anderson .Paak, Black Thought, Don Toliver, Royce Da 5'9" (not new but he really shined on all 3 verses), etc. As for the main attraction (Eminem) he performs well but not flawless . His flows range from speed, mellow to complex/unique and are overall solid. The content isn't all new but it's hard to blame him since he's been in the game for more than 20 years and everyone only has so much stories to tell. He does keep it fresh on some tracks like Darkness where he raps from the perspective of the Las Vegas shooter that is also a double entendre from Em' POV on how he use to take an unhealthy amount of substance before a show. tracks like these always take it to the next level when they're made by Em. His pen game is once again great with clever bars and complex rhyme schemes which isn't new from Em but never gets old. One tiny Critique i have is the concept of the album. It's supposed to be some sort of murder rendition with inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock but most songs don't fit it. First couple of tracks do with him once again firing back at critics and some song throughout the project have a dark vibe but some don't fit in at all. The dysfunctional relationship songs for example seem filler and seems like the only purpose they have is to give the listener a breath of fresh air to take a break from the aggressive and intense cuts on the project. They aren't terrible but they don't need to be there. His chorus game has improved majorly but he also has some that aren't so great. I Will is my personal favorite from the whole project while Em gives us some of his best singing vocals since the Eminem Show era. My favorite hooks from Eminem on this album are; Unaccommodating, Darkness, Little Engine, Farewell & I Will.
    I love the energy in this album, he finally sounds motivated and comfortable. On his previous two albums he sounded sort of lost and confused at to what his fans wanted to hear but I feel like he just made what he wanted to make and in the end he sounds the best when he goes in that direction.
    My Favorite Tracks are: Unaccommodating, You Gon' Learn, Godzilla, Darkness, Little Engine, Lock it up, No Regrets & I Will
    My Least Favorite tracks are: In Too Deep & Stepdad
    Overall rating; 8.6    … Expand
  25. Aniket75
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best project since Recovery. The production is great in this one, probably better than anything he put out after Recovery.
  26. bartekpro9890
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 Classic, his best work since MMLP2 and best beat selection since relapse
  27. lonewolfe420
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic 5 mic, 10 star, 100/100, certified fresh (whatever metric you use) albums rarely can be determined after the first listen. Yea, I know, the first time we all heard XXXplosive, we knew we were listening to a banger, but classic...a classic takes time to see if it can stand up to the fickleness of the culture.

    Outkast, Snoop, Big, Kanye, Jay, Em, Dre, Cube, Tribe, have all    Classic 5 mic, 10 star, 100/100, certified fresh (whatever metric you use) albums rarely can be determined after the first listen. Yea, I know, the first time we all heard XXXplosive, we knew we were listening to a banger, but classic...a classic takes time to see if it can stand up to the fickleness of the culture.

    Outkast, Snoop, Big, Kanye, Jay, Em, Dre, Cube, Tribe, have all blessed the culture with perfect albums in their hay day. Outkast, arguably has 2, Dre has produced several, and now add to that list his latest work with Shady.

    The album has heft, and feels heavy for modern culture to blast in 1 session. But inevitably when my attention is drawn elsewhere after 5 tracks, and i put it down, walking away feeling like Shady has been resurrected. Then, minutes, hours, or days later, when I come back to the album, and hit play again, I am transported to that same feeling.

    MTBMB is a literally the definition of a banger. Shady gives you so many different styles and transitions. Is it perfect, no. That's not why I am giving it 10 stars. I would have left 1 or 2 songs off the LP. But, is it a classic? **** YES. The double entendres, puns, imagery, storytelling, leap frog any album released in the past 10 years.

    Guess who's back...    … Expand
  28. Pink79
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Marshall c’mon!! This album is the best album since Relapse. Beats are cool, hooks are great and lyrics are whoa!
  29. SpiritoSanto
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "And for any of those who may have come close to about dyin'
    And can't listen to "Arose" without cryin'
    For those who feel low like you're 'bout spiralin'
    But this is only for those that I'm inspirin'
    Weapon never unholstered without firin'"    … Expand
  30. K-ta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Me encanta todo de este álbum, es fantástico y me alegro que Em incluyera a Slaughterhouse porque estuvieron fenomenales.
  31. Bkw3589
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is his best album in a long time. I loved kamikaze but this feels more like his old stuff and I love all of the features on this album. Hip hop is terrible the last few years and this is a breath of fresh air.
  32. Southpawer
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Definitely the best album from Eminem in the last decade. Murderous beats, killer verses and great feature like Black Thought, The Alchemist and Slaughterhouse. Really solid album. 10/10.
  33. Jamboooo
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Goat album 10/10, would rate again. Best songs are leaving heaven, godzilla and darkness.
  34. samburchell
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    incredible lyricism and outstanding production. One hundred percent the best eminem album in recent years
  35. Yousaf
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is a crazy album! Slim Shady going nowhere! The GOAT himself shows it once again!!!
  36. Abdulaziz-EngAA
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The album is excellent. A bit long but I enjoy it. It will not appeal to everyone since nowadays the beats ride the rapper and not vise Versa.
  37. DarkVod
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    One of his best since relapse, absolutly love this one. The first 3 track are awesome and the ed sheeran cut is funny and catchy too in too deep is a Nice follow up to normal and godzilla is one of the best the fast rap is insane too. Darkness is a really great song with a really catchy hook and a nice double entendre the whole time. Leaving heaven and yah yah are good song with gratOne of his best since relapse, absolutly love this one. The first 3 track are awesome and the ed sheeran cut is funny and catchy too in too deep is a Nice follow up to normal and godzilla is one of the best the fast rap is insane too. Darkness is a really great song with a really catchy hook and a nice double entendre the whole time. Leaving heaven and yah yah are good song with grat lyrics. Stepdad and marsh are really great and never love again is also one of the best little engine has this littele relapse vibe that i love and lock it up has an amazing feature and verse from em. Farewell is a great song also who reminded me of recovery and no regrets as an amazing hook and a really great verse from eminem the I Will is a perfect ending for this album ajd as really great verse from all of slaughter house except joe to finish this album is really great and is a must have for every eminem fan.… Expand
  38. thewringer
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    favorite album since TES. the lyricism, wordplay, flexibility, and em's sheer technical skill are on point as always, but what really makes this album truly phenomenal is the fantastic production and studded features. Each track does not disappoint, and it's easily going in my books as an instant classic in his discography and a personal favorite album.
  39. PME
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Beats are
  40. Shakirrrrr
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    The greatest rapper is back:) ❤️
    Metacritic can suck a dick for giving 66, fans knows its 9/10
  41. Jdfx
    Jan 21, 2020
    7
    A solid album that gives an impression that Eminem is coming back to the right shape.
    There are still some minor flaws like silly puns that brings nothing to the table, a couple of weird beat choices and hooks (Hello, Skylar and Ed), but it doesn't really bother that much once you are concentrate on everything that is good about this album.
  42. NateUrM8
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    One of the best Em albums in a long time. Didn't like Revival, thought Kamikaze was pretty good, but this just blew me away.
  43. Brew
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So good he could of called it The Eminem Show 2 and gotten away with it easily.
  44. NigelMaito
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its poetic he shows that his level of skill is insane In darkness he shows he is a genius
    And you need a good sense of humor too when listening to this album
  45. Ivmena
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, wordplay, insturmental , lyrics, features everything is great
  46. Gatien
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album will be probably a classic ! shady is back ! It's Eminem's best album since MMLP2 !
  47. Eraxyy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On of the best album. Lyrics are insane, flow is really awesome, features are great, just perfect.… Expand
  48. cRiticAlPal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Wow, really unexpected features, beats. After Kamikaze, I was expecting more collabs with TayKeith, RonnyJ and Boi-1da cause those songs was dope, but instead he went with his old pals. And Im glad he did it. Amazing album, this is what Revival should've been sound like
  49. Khwestside
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece he totally sounds a wee less angry on this one (which kinda mad me sad cause i love angry em) tracks are shorter also which is a nice thing cause you wouldn't Get bored, i also like mature em become since MMLP and TMS now he's focusing on relevant issues concerning his country, he also heated down the beefs
  50. Bilal_nasser
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is one of his best albums ever.

    For real, this album is already a classic for me. The Eminem we see today is the best version of him in his career. He's the same Slim Shady from 1997 but grown up and sober, and even better lyrically. This album almost has no bad songs. It's somehow the mix of best of Revival and best of Kamikaze which makes it a masterpiece.
  51. BigKevXD
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Damn this already sounds like a classic. Its been a long time coming now. A must listen even if you're not an Eminem fan.
  52. zejimbras
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!!! amazing album,features,flow and verse are brilliant. Music to Be Murdered By.
  53. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So nice... the best one since mmlp2.
    I listened to Godzilla more than 100 times!!
  54. mahirefe06
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its a great album. There isn’t any bad song in the album. Godzilla is my favourite from album.
  55. Shadymakeme
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best new Eminem Album. I Think is best than Revival and Recovery. The album goes to be Classic
  56. arberlajqii
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Too many gems, too many punchlines, genius wordplay, this album was nothing else but a masterpiece, easily top 5 Eminem albums ever.
  57. jd2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Definitely a top 5 Em album. Much more consistent than his recent work and the rhyme schemes are fantastic. Nice to see Dre producing again.
  58. JayHRSN
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The pure raw talent of Eminem’s lyrical abilities shines like the sun on this album! This will go down as an absolute classic, showing that he can adapt to the culture of rap so effortlessly!

    Shady is BACK!
  59. Ntsika01
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Genuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then weGenuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then we have the gem that is darkness, a whole song that is a double entendre. This album is phenomenal… Expand
  60. Giocastilhoo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is the log awaited and very welcome come back of Slim Shady.
    Violent, corny, goofy, genius and INSANE lyrics. Eminem displays his lyrical ability and his creativity that he's know for while murdering the modern day "mumble rap" beats. This is a slap in the face of today's rap culture that implies that rappers can't be lyrical in certain types of beats. Eminem murders every single    This is the log awaited and very welcome come back of Slim Shady.
    Violent, corny, goofy, genius and INSANE lyrics. Eminem displays his lyrical ability and his creativity that he's know for while murdering the modern day "mumble rap" beats. This is a slap in the face of today's rap culture that implies that rappers can't be lyrical in certain types of beats. Eminem murders every single line in a vicious and fast lyrical rampage. Great and really unexpected features. This is best album we've seen from Eminem since MMLP2, and he delivers it. Absolutely phenomenal and unexpected.
    The replay value of this album is a bit of a hit and miss, while I personally disliked a few songs, and already put a few others in my rap playlist, this is an album we'll be remembering for sure.
    Eminem shows us that he can indeed wake up Slim Shady and deliver a hell of an album if he feels like it.
    The complains are personal picks, I absolutely hate when he screams at the mic, he needs to stop doing that, his accents and voice changes are perfect, don't need to ruin that with screaming.
    He should also stop singing, a little bit of singing is fine but I've noticed this has been increasing since MMLP2 and it doesn't need to.
    He should also try and incorporate Slim Shady in a few classic beats and flows like he did in MMLP and The Eminem Show.
    Overall, this is a great album, it deserves the love, and sets Eminem in a really great path to achieve the perfect album again.    … Expand
  61. Matt26
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great concept, great storytelling, great metaphors and punchlines and double/triple entendres, great features, great beats, record breaking rapid fire spitting, experimentation and growth all coupled in with with the controversy and disses we have come to expect from an Eminem album. This album also balances the sound of the 90's era and the modern hip hop sound.

    I have been hearing this    Great concept, great storytelling, great metaphors and punchlines and double/triple entendres, great features, great beats, record breaking rapid fire spitting, experimentation and growth all coupled in with with the controversy and disses we have come to expect from an Eminem album. This album also balances the sound of the 90's era and the modern hip hop sound.

    I have been hearing this is regarded as his best album since the Eminem show and even though I've also loved his recent works I have to agree

    What's more impressive is Eminem has pulled this off after more than 20 years into his Career after already becoming the bestselling artist of the 21st Century, 2000's artist of the decade, best selling male artist of the 2010's, achieving 9 no. 1 beduing solo albums (+3 no.1 group albums) in 2 other decades and this will likely be his record breaking 10th no.1 in a 3rd decade. He has also birthed and influenced many of the most popular artists today and Let's not even get started on Awards, which of course don't mean everything but certainly carry some weight.

    This is an artist who has remained on top through the casette/CD era, the Napster/illegal download era, the digital/social media era, and now the streaming era. Looking forward to Eminem dominating the next era    … Expand
  62. Sh_von
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On fire "music to be murdered by"… Expand
  63. Hatter203
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Darkness is his best storytelling since Stan. Godzilla’s instrumental is monsterly & contains out of this world flow
    Premonition is Em spitting bars the best he does
    Marsh & Little Engine sound nice different from classic Em back in the early 2000’s
    Slaughterhouse really slaughters the tracks with Em.    … Expand
  64. Shuuthepooh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An album full of amazing beats, features and lyrics. This is albums is going to be a classic. One of the greatest albums released.
  65. RitikDalal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Dope album. On repeat since friday. My favourite song is Marsh ofcourse. Eminem is a real legend.
  66. Realraps1
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    A future classic without a doubt. On par with MMLP2 at this moment but without a doubt will be considered very high in Eminems discography by all of hip hop fans.
  67. despi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An amazing work, by the GOAT himself (as he says in the premonition intro). Top 3 for sure, after The Eminem Show and MMLP
  68. Diavoloo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I like this new eminem with new beats,it feels good to see him top the other rappers in this age.
    One of his best albums.
    I think it can be the album of the year.
  69. Mclaurenpedro25
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Spoiler alert, Stan is back apparently he survived the car crushing on the bridge.
  70. Rush93
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing, thanks Em. Marshall did everything we wanted from him after being 20+ in the game. Keep it up.
  71. Mynameisahmed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim shady IS BACK BABY, this album is almost perfect, i mean where do I start? The flows changing from time to time, the freaking barrs, how he rhymes words that you couldn't even think of, his speed as always.
    Thank you Eminem
  72. Werder1312
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s a dope Eminem Album.
    Almost everything is perfect.
    Long time since I enjoyed a new album of any artist like that
  73. Valster
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Em is a genius. He is truly the Rap God. The flow, speed, bars, double-, triple- entendre are crazy! I love this album. His lyrics are out of this world.
    10/10!
  74. Nolimt
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album since The Eminem Show, the beats, the Lyrics are flawless. You real fans of HipHop/Rap you don't know what you are missing.… Expand
  75. Kiko114
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece work by the legend him self, marshal mathers, alot of flows and rhymes.… Expand
  76. tejsandhu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Slim Shady album and he is saying some **** So be prepared.
    This is Eminem rapping at his best. The production, the rhyme schemes, the features, the double-triple entendres, the flow switches..    … Expand
  77. Devil_himself
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Legendary album... Eminem strikes once again.. it has to be one of the best album to come in this decade by Eminem. Every song is must listen and keeps on growing on you after each listen
  78. TNMalefane
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It seems like Enibem is starting to come to terms with the fact that Revival wasn't a good album. This album is a hug step in the right direction.
  79. Lars9999
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this album came out of no where and blew my mind it is the productions the lyrics the beats the flow everything that eminem delivered was top notch worthy of the goat not a single bad track on the album.
  80. Dax_Swagg3r
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The first Eminem album that I have been hyped for, didn't know that much about Eminem before started listening to him after Kamikaze. This album is the perfect follow up. Great storytelling in Darkness, Stepdad and leaving heaven reminds me of Stan. amazing lyrics and wordplay as usual. He dips into a new mini-genre with features such as Juice WRLD, Don Toliver and Young M.A but retainsThe first Eminem album that I have been hyped for, didn't know that much about Eminem before started listening to him after Kamikaze. This album is the perfect follow up. Great storytelling in Darkness, Stepdad and leaving heaven reminds me of Stan. amazing lyrics and wordplay as usual. He dips into a new mini-genre with features such as Juice WRLD, Don Toliver and Young M.A but retains the original shady style with controversial lyrics, insane speed and with Royce on the album.… Expand
  81. dweik
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is back!
    personally I think this is his best album since The Eminem Show.
    A show of lyricism, a flawless flow, perfectly riding perfect beats, all in all an album that has something for everyone!
  82. PrinceOfTheSaiy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    masterpiece!
    Eminem never disappoints
    Don't caught up with the haters trashing this album
    they just breathe to hate Eminem
  83. Schallerbert
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album since the holy trinity of rap. 10/10 would listen 1000 times again… Expand
  84. Egbo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best hip hop album ever.
    Eminem is the most versatile hip hop airtist ever.
    His flows from premonition was top notch till the end of the track.
  85. Stevie11
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Most consistent he’s been since Early 2000s
    DARkness has serious Stan vibes
  86. G750
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    truly amazing album, more complete than kamikaze. Great features, lyrically insane and the beats remind me of the early 2000s

    and served with lamb sauce
  87. Cameltoez
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem albums, MTBMB is the probably the most artistic album Eminem has ever made. Kicking the album off in a new decade with breaking records, the album is spectacular.
  88. Hiphop313
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    You need to give this album time. Trust me when I say this, it grows on you. Songs like Darkness, in too deep, leaving heaven grow on you to an extent where you can't get it out of your head. There are very minimal skips if any (none for me personally).
    The album isn't one directional is one of the most technical work by Slim (not Eminem, Slim Shady)
  89. Asbudw6
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    He did his thing and it was
  90. Unrulyone
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  91. Pedroblue149
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal album I can’t stop streaming it ! Eminem only gets better and better… Expand
  92. WillSweeney
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Wow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the bestWow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the best for a long time. So impressed. BEST TRACKS - Premonition, Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Darkness, leaving heaven & I Will.… Expand
  93. Mo95
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece
  94. Guiguix
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Just dope album by the GOAT Every songs it’s good just no skip Once again the boss hit us
  95. Daveholdo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I maybe a bit biased being a big Eminem fan but this album is actually so good! It has a bit of everything from previous, best features on an Eminem album since Relapse/Encore. His voice sounds refreshing while giving you a Encore sounding vibe. Each song is addicting and when you hear the whole album, it leaves you not knowing which song you wanna play again as they are so good. BestI maybe a bit biased being a big Eminem fan but this album is actually so good! It has a bit of everything from previous, best features on an Eminem album since Relapse/Encore. His voice sounds refreshing while giving you a Encore sounding vibe. Each song is addicting and when you hear the whole album, it leaves you not knowing which song you wanna play again as they are so good. Best hooks on an Em album in ages, a lot of them being himself as he usually has a female or of the sorts on the chorus in recent years. Even if you are not an Eminem Stan, you will be bumping this album after 1 play. One of my favourite songs has got to be Marsh. Enjoy!… Expand
  96. yoranwillemsen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album, it’s one of his best works though you do need time to like it. It took me a few listens.
  97. ohin3m
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The album is made tight and the production is great what shocked us. Eminem swung back hard at us. If I can tell you one thing after this album it would be; never doubt Eminem. An outstanding album.
  98. Geo_bee
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is a reminder to everyone that the man many consider the GOAT is still as quick witted, clever and as artistically talented as ever. The Alfred Hitchcock inspired album name and art may mislead many to believe that this is going to be a Relapse style horror core album but, whilst it does still have its dark moments, it’s so much more than just that. Songs like Darkness areMTBMB is a reminder to everyone that the man many consider the GOAT is still as quick witted, clever and as artistically talented as ever. The Alfred Hitchcock inspired album name and art may mislead many to believe that this is going to be a Relapse style horror core album but, whilst it does still have its dark moments, it’s so much more than just that. Songs like Darkness are emotionally provocative and shed light light on one of America’s most controversial laws while songs like Godzilla featuring the late Juice WRLD show Em’ can still be funny and lighthearted whilst performing breathtaking lyrical acrobatics.… Expand
  99. Anafteminem
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album of all times. Eminem is the goat. Y'all better go and buy this album.
  100. Cannibal1914
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem's album MTMB offers a weird trip for his fans as it takes us back to Marshal's beginnings and ingenuity with words but also provides a variety of "new school" beats and it all sounds perfect together. Em's new style is certainly original, and we cannot expect anything less from the artist. Em take a bow, you've once again made hip-hop history.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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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