Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

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  1. Dewptee
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It's got relapse vibes and amazing features. Royce, black thought, q tip, juice, skylar and ortiz deliver, as usual. Ed sheeran's vocals are on point in Those Kinda Nights and the songs a banger. My favourite track is Unaccomodating ft. Young M.A., young's flow was amazing and em's verse gave me nostalgia (heavy relapse vibes).
  2. RaynMain
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Em’s best album since Recovery. I did not like Revival at all. Kamikaze came back and was a good offering, but not his best. But this album reminds me a lot of the old Eminem. I can’t tell you how much I love this LP. It’s one of his very best.
  3. Srecocovic
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    His best one this decade! Joke aside, if you are truly into the craft of what rap truly is than this album is 4 u. If you are having a hard time breaking down the bars well then you shouldn't be here in the first place.
  4. Anitagupta
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fuccin lit io lm dukekd8ddilwlwmwnrjfieopelwnehfyyudoelqmendjufiwowlemnfjfjudiwl2mnruriekel… Expand
  5. TheCatalyst1
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It’s a great album with a variety of songs. It’s a return to form for Eminem as a lyricist. This album gave me some vibes of earlier works like The Eminem Show. Great album. Great songs. Don’t take my word for it though. Listen to the album and see what you think.
  6. Javerill
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em Somehow he remains to keep things fresh and is as sharp as ever lyrically. Em has a solid supporting cast. Marshall sticks to what he’s good at. If you’re a fan of Eminem you’ll love it, if you’re not that familiar with his full length projects this might leave you in the middle of the road. Overall I’m very much impressed that the “old” guy still got it.… Expand
  7. Joshua0813
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Honestly probably Eminem's best album since his prime. With the relapse albums accent, recoveries Poppy production, mmlp 2s dad jokes/classic rock production, and revivals Poppy unstructured production. There has been allot too be disappointed with in Eminem's latest albums I feel as I've even though well never see the Eminem from mmlp and the Eminem show again this may be the closest weHonestly probably Eminem's best album since his prime. With the relapse albums accent, recoveries Poppy production, mmlp 2s dad jokes/classic rock production, and revivals Poppy unstructured production. There has been allot too be disappointed with in Eminem's latest albums I feel as I've even though well never see the Eminem from mmlp and the Eminem show again this may be the closest we have gotten so far. With some of the better rapping we've heard from him recently, less dad bars lol this is easily his best album recently. With his verse on unaccommodating, the songs Godzilla, no regrets, Marsh, farewell and even his poppier songs pretty much being better than what they have been recently… Expand
  8. anotherofyou
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Excellent production with a focused and diverse musical themes. It is lyrically lethal with clever wordplay, plenty of entendres, cadences, great metaphors and puns. Eminem shows that even at his age, he is still evolving and improving his craft, which most rappers never get to reach or let alone, maintain longitudinal relevancy in the music industry!
  9. Lennessy
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. TGIE...Thanks God It's Em!...stonecold classic...sound, lyrics, features, track count...perfect!… Expand
  10. Hassasin
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Album has maybe one skip at most and is the best Eminem album in decades. Great listen, amazing production.
  11. Toni50
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Eminem chose way better beats this time.
    As far as lyrics it was a clinic. Lyrical wizardry.
    Most of the hooks were dope too.
    Darkness is the most serious one that addresses an important subject that somehow from what i read people still found something to **** about.
    Whether you like it or not this **** with guns needs to be dealt for real.
    Anyway it was a bar fest.
  12. Hip-hop_lover
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This guy always smash the industry of rap and this time it's not different, he is such a genius the word come out of his mouth with an objetive, this man is at the very top of any music industry label
  13. sugarshady
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Eminem's 11th studio album sound different! "Music to Be Murdered By" sound really great! I love it. Great great album! Bravo EMINEM!
  14. DaffyD
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good colabriration with other young artists! And the songs are good mixed and nice hooks
  15. swkotlas
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool album very cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  16. JamesMecs
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is at it again...
    One of his best works by far, kind of gives me Relapse vibes.
    10/10 no doubt
  17. 64commando
    Jan 18, 2020
    4
    More similar to Revival than Kamikaze. Sometimes it feels like he's trying too hard.
  18. Rapfan123
    Jan 18, 2020
    7
    Eminem works well with all the features and strengths many soft spots from Kamikaze.
  19. Mrwhiteq7
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    The critics are all paid critics this album is a masterpiece metas reviews are dead to me from now!!!
  20. coopsjt998
    Jan 18, 2020
    6
    Eminem's most cohesive project since MMLP2. The front half of the record features some of Em's best output in a decade including a phenomenal first three tracks. It's also sonically and thematically better than Shady's last two outputs. MTBMB also features some hard hitting features. However, the second half of the record begins to lack direction leaving me feeling underwhelmed substanceEminem's most cohesive project since MMLP2. The front half of the record features some of Em's best output in a decade including a phenomenal first three tracks. It's also sonically and thematically better than Shady's last two outputs. MTBMB also features some hard hitting features. However, the second half of the record begins to lack direction leaving me feeling underwhelmed substance wise. Lousy hooks/chorus transitions and corny bars with the lack of direction in the latter half explain its eventual demise.… Expand
  21. Its_
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The double entendres that he used in Darkness were Absolutely some of the best seen in the rap game for a long time. He showed versatility and longevity in this amazing album! Played with new beats and flows that aren’t the usual Eminem which made it a comprehensive, well thought out and overall great album.… Expand
  22. altieres
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    One of his best albums, amazing lyrics, great features, every song could be a single
  23. Mtbmb100
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Solid album ft the real slim shady and the drDre. What more could we ask for? Not sure y people are hating on it, controversy is what he does best. Some bangers but I think the weeknd or the likes should have done Ed’s verses, just didn’t fit the pace. Otherwise definitely one of he’s best albums in recent years.
  24. Suban
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Why do critics hate this rap genius so much by far the greatest of all time.
  25. faithwell11
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This is simply a really good album don’t get the undeserving hate towards it
  26. axp6745
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Great album, easily the best album since Recovery. It has the Slim Shady vibe to it and Em delivers some of the rawest lyrics he has delivered in a good period of time. The beat selection for the project was pretty good, besides from the song "Yah Yah", which could have been a great song.
  27. EmMessi10
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Absolutely class. A great hip-hop album that is also has great edgy relevant stories which relate to problems of today's world. Eminem goes off and some really fantastic and new beats and I haven't heard him use beats like these before and I loved it
  28. Hell_Mell12
    Jan 18, 2020
    7
    Most reviews are unrealistically high or low. Giving it a 0 or 10 with no criteria to follow is as biased as it comes. However I won't branch off into an extremely abstract review, I'll just keep it simple for future listeners.

    Production: A- Structure: C Message: C Lyrics: A Creativity: B Overall Grade: 7 of 10 (6 low ball & 8.5 high ball) Biggest Praises: -Periodically    Most reviews are unrealistically high or low. Giving it a 0 or 10 with no criteria to follow is as biased as it comes. However I won't branch off into an extremely abstract review, I'll just keep it simple for future listeners.

    Production: A-
    Structure: C
    Message: C
    Lyrics: A
    Creativity: B

    Overall Grade: 7 of 10 (6 low ball & 8.5 high ball)

    Biggest Praises:
    -Periodically fixed his streak of weak production choice regarding quality beats and choosing ones that synchronize well with his organic sound.
    -Has flashes of covering significant introspective hardships and significant problems in society.
    -Maintains a consistent balance from start to finish.

    Biggest Criticisms:
    -Unnecessary tracks (filler) that don’t contribute much if anything to the overall message and development of the project.
    -Forced a slew of literary devices.
    -Fairly unrefined delivery in some instances due to a choppy flow.

    Key Tracks: Unaccommodating, You Gon’ Learn, and Godzilla.

    Final Thoughts: This album exceeds his last couple of efforts by a substantial margin and fix several flaws while the remaining ones aren't nearly as glaring. A great one time listen for casuals who gravitate to the singles and a cult hit for those who have trained their ears for his uncanny and unique sound.    … Expand
  29. Psantt
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
  30. Frankiec1975
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has really strong beats, Em brings the lyrics, strong supporting cast. At the end of the day, makes me wonder what is he thinking? He dabbles back and forth between whether he wants to blow up the world or does he want to play the hero? Is he the bad guy or a pretender? It is artistry, as as with any art it's open to interpretation, but I for once would like the mixed signals to not be so blurred...… Expand
  31. pedro202020
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum de rap, com críticas ao terrorismo e os modinhas querendo cancelar KKKKKKKK tenta mais
  32. S09
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Just masterpiece from shady blending hip hop and horror core with his violent outbursts attracting middle America like his old days..!! Just lean back and enjoy and be happy for his longevity. Critics rating it mixed are not in right place of mind, make an album instead of criticising and show ur worth!!
  33. Marialovesanime
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    2030 is starting with a high bar put by Eminem. An album that expresses a thousand feelings within a word. A true work of magic just as we waited for since Curtain Call.
  34. shankmathers
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Could be the best album of decade...straight bars, not a single verse sounds boring...
    not for mumble fans...    … Expand
  35. BeHonest
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    using a terrorist attack who killed 22 people and mocking Ariana Grande when she didn't even get over it isn't something to be proud of.
    his fans are talking that "yes... it's Eminem... he always did that.." sorry but it's not because he always has been like this that we have to accept it.
  36. Kareem98
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    No one ever helped me like him through my whole life.. Just by listening to his music.
  37. Queershire
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Unlike Revival, Marshall has learned to be more subtle and nuanced with his political tracks. And unlike Kamikaze, Slim has found a medium for lyricism and making great music.
  38. SemperFieldDay
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing, he doesn't walk the line, he runs it! Eminem in tiptop form. Shady … Expand
  39. Amir2k
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Em once again shows that age is just a number. Still the best rapper. The album is great with great beat and production, thanks to Dr.Dre and great collab with Skylar Grey and Royce da 5'9
  40. Ralseixas
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It's one of his best albums since Relapse. Production, hooks and verses on point.
  41. Nablo_13
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is mind blowing man, still at the top of the game, this man is a legend
  42. MEJEW
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the best rapper of history so we alwayes expect him the best albums .
    Music to be murdered by is a great album and everything about that is strong
    Eminem shows everyone another time that he is the best and no one can fight with him .
  43. carlito71
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    He best album since The Marshall Mathers LP in MY OPINION. Definitely worth the purchase.
  44. Montsees
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Eminem debería de hacer buena música sin ser controversial,su música se basa simplemente en criticar a otros artistas
  45. Maperz
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Great album, Kamakazie was very good but this is pure Slim Shady rocking it once again. Personally it is his best album. Mixing new styles of raping with his traditional mcing is just perfect.
  46. veerlevo
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A great album, there are great messages behind the songs and the lyrics are as usual phenomenal.
  47. ManicMorris
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Em's latest fixes some of the biggest problems with his recent output. Whilst his lyricism has never left, his consistently-angry delivery has had a negative effect on much of his comedic writing. 'Music to be murdered by' has the best of both worlds, and Em sounds rejuvenated and actually seems to be having fun behind the mic again.

    His voices range from comical cartoon characters to    Em's latest fixes some of the biggest problems with his recent output. Whilst his lyricism has never left, his consistently-angry delivery has had a negative effect on much of his comedic writing. 'Music to be murdered by' has the best of both worlds, and Em sounds rejuvenated and actually seems to be having fun behind the mic again.

    His voices range from comical cartoon characters to philosophical and depressing introspectives and everything in between.    … Expand
  48. AchuM10
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Best suprise album after kamikaze
  49. adityatiwari12
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Stronger delivery compared to kamikaze. Eminem, tries to be more relevant by using much better beats than he used to, and delivering a better flow. Even though there are few cringy songs, the album stands out. Songs little engine, premonition, darkness and you gon' learn are my personal favorite and are on constant repqt
  50. TheKillerNL
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This album is hella good i love how you got those peeps being mad over the Ariana line but Shrugs
  51. devandoyok
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Sounded boring at first time listening, now i been listening to the whole stuff for the 4th time and it definetly grew on me, i get some type of the eminem show+encore feel mixed with kamikaze at some point, definetly a good one
  52. G1mmick
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shades of old Shady with a technical prowess that only seems to get better with age. Could have used some instances of a dedicated backup voice instead of Eminem himself singing, but at this point I’m just picking nits.… Expand
  53. Mhdre
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Great album with great production , Eminem bring back his old slim shady and relapse era em , really great stuff
  54. shlomi
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    My favorite album out of the last 3, Eminem did an amazing job with songs like darkness and Godzilla.
    Overall, very good album with some high level of lyrics.
  55. Shaggyprod
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Production on this album is awesome, eminem goat i think this is ale we have to say hah
  56. Yofather
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good follow up from revival and kamikaze. Throws in a few controversial slim shady lines that he’s known for, flows and beats are great, comes off like less of a douchebag than on Kamikaze. Great return to the old slim shady days from him, anyone that’s been a long time Eminem fan can appreciate this, I also enjoyed how he included new wave artists such as Juice WRLD (rip) along with DonGood follow up from revival and kamikaze. Throws in a few controversial slim shady lines that he’s known for, flows and beats are great, comes off like less of a douchebag than on Kamikaze. Great return to the old slim shady days from him, anyone that’s been a long time Eminem fan can appreciate this, I also enjoyed how he included new wave artists such as Juice WRLD (rip) along with Don Toliver and Anderson Paak.… Expand
  57. rmeskout
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not his best album, but still a masterpiece nonetheless, and just like the G.O.A.T himself said :
    - **** if I was as half as good as I was
    - I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be.    … Expand
  58. ccalcium
    Jan 18, 2020
    6
    This is certainly a solid effort from Eminem all round, although a handful of the tracks become tiresome after a couple of listens, and others are fairly forgettable. There are some highlights here which help overall (Darkness, and the Don Toliver feature was a welcome surprise). It's certainly a marked improvement on his past few albums, although that's a pretty low bar considering howThis is certainly a solid effort from Eminem all round, although a handful of the tracks become tiresome after a couple of listens, and others are fairly forgettable. There are some highlights here which help overall (Darkness, and the Don Toliver feature was a welcome surprise). It's certainly a marked improvement on his past few albums, although that's a pretty low bar considering how objectively bad they were. People giving this a 10 are obviously massive stans, and people giving it a 2 or 3 blatantly haters. I think a 5-7 is probably the most reasonable assessment of this good, but far from his best, album. Em fans will certainly enjoy it.… Expand
  59. Shakir
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is album absolute unfair in the Rap Game. It's Insane and I can't believe how Good Eminem is. However, because of a fan base, they try to make this bad... Anyway, It's an amazing album by Eminem. I just want to say that fan base that Eminem raised around 2€ Million for the victims and what you did? don't skip music just because you get offended easily.
  60. Hayes0000
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Zzzzzzzzzxxxxxxfgggggggggggggggggggggggggfrfbhgggggggggggferrrrhjjyyyyyyyyy
  61. giulioangelino
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    this is one of his best album, every track is wonderful and i personally think it will be one of the best rap albums of these new decade
  62. JarJarBinkss
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Rap God is an understatement! This is the ****
  63. Mhrddpn
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    All U haters !!
    Man we stans Are happy af u haters are still here cuz as Em said he feeds on ur NON CRITICAL ratings..go to hell y'all
    If only he was black n then ... U would worship him !
  64. MegaDrexna
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    To be honest. One of the best modern day Eminem albums. I can't say that i dislike any of the songs. The production quality, the flows ,beats and features make this album one of the best I've ever heard. Eminem proves hiss pure skill on this album and proves the critics wrong once again. Well done. 10/10
  65. Marcelo133mhz
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Rap Monster. Another great album from this successful career. Eminem shows that even at 46 he can still rhyme better than anyone
  66. aldenor
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Everything with this album is 10/10. The fact that The Independent gave this album 4 points is making me wanna cringe.
  67. Albumratings
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    The agression and fire is there on certain songs, along with select tracks featuring a slower melodic tone. Eminem definitely delivers his best effort since the Eminem Show. Strong album 9/10
  68. Emisbest
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    I think its better than kamikaze just becouse he released it with now deceased juice wrld and many other interprets and the 7th song is a real banger
  69. Mobin124
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Another great album by EMINEM
    Actually,this is the better version of his worst album"revival"
    Trap beats and collabration with trapers
    But Em's lyrics is still great,flow are changed to rap/trap and it makes a well-listening album
    Thus album was just like mmlp and recovery,another boom by eminem...
  70. HeySoos
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Not Quite the Slim Shady we all miss, but, between the plethora of dope bars and energetic features, Music To Be Murdered By is arguably much better than Revival and Kamikaze.
  71. Danila12
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Damn, Music To Be Murdered By — definitely is the one of his strongest albums in a while! Definitely better than REVIVAL and slightly better than KAMIKAZE
  72. MichaelTolisso
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Back off yall stupid soft-butted who got triggered by his lyrics, yall not strong enough to listen to his songs, hes been like this since you've been born, idiot ariana's stans
  73. celestial100
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Eminem aka b rabbit aka slim shady is back with a bang. From the juice wrld joint to lock it up with anderson paak the whole album is fire from start to finish
  74. Stephenmcg91
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Best album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to hisBest album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to his old best.… Expand
  75. ZeulFC
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good album, a bit inconsistent in its tone and features, bit it has some great production and Darkness feels like old Em coming back.… Expand
  76. aon4962
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Best album since Relapse, we can clearly see he's getting better and learning from mistakes on Revival (too many pop stars on hooks) and Kamikaze (open criticism of people that aren't important enough to mention)
  77. iska31388
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    I think people are always going to hate on Em, it's always been that way, but this time all these harsh words are pointless and ridiculous- do you really expect almost 50year old rapper to talk about things he used to talk in his twenties? He matured and the way he's presented his view on his new album is just perfect.
  78. karanx22
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing lyrics, a variety of tunes and Eminem doing what he does best, rap! This album is moving the moment you start it.
  79. plzcek
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It is his best album since The Eminem Show. Great work, nice concept, good productions.
  80. Chahine
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Darkness was good and tough with a great msg Step father was also good specialy to those who have a violent step dad Godzila show that slim shady is still alive The full album was good New eminem and inovative O
  81. zdawniz
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wonderrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr… Expand
  82. sarenthespectre
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    It makes me feel so alive. First it grabs then totally absorbs you. Full of energy, great ideas and galvanizing flows.
  83. Iav83
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Better than many of the reviews want it to be.
    ............................
  84. Yonasnatty
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Fire album up there with the classics, great flow, fun songs, strong message, great features ,great production what can i say its a classic.
  85. EGrignon
    Jan 18, 2020
    2
    It's great that Eminem can still rap fast, but it's been almost two decades since he last made a truly resonant album. He makes rap music for people who don't listen to rap and has a hard time saying anything relevant in 2020, using "homages" as an excuse to hide the lack of direction or original ideas. At least the album has some features, but they just make it even harder to take EminemIt's great that Eminem can still rap fast, but it's been almost two decades since he last made a truly resonant album. He makes rap music for people who don't listen to rap and has a hard time saying anything relevant in 2020, using "homages" as an excuse to hide the lack of direction or original ideas. At least the album has some features, but they just make it even harder to take Eminem seriously as he isn't even the best rapper on any of those tracks.… Expand
  86. th3vili1e
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just Awesome! Awesome awesome awesome awesome! I jumped outta bed in da mornin'... Nothing else... … Expand
  87. PaperinoDM
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    As I Eminem fan since 2000, in my opinion, at least 10 songs are great, but even other 7 are very good. Difference is based on modern, classic hip-hop and Slim Shady sound, so off course that it can't be breathtaking for everybody. For all '00s rap lovers half of songs are insanely good, on the other hand, there is No Regrets which has some modern vibe.

    Preminition (intro),    As I Eminem fan since 2000, in my opinion, at least 10 songs are great, but even other 7 are very good. Difference is based on modern, classic hip-hop and Slim Shady sound, so off course that it can't be breathtaking for everybody. For all '00s rap lovers half of songs are insanely good, on the other hand, there is No Regrets which has some modern vibe.

    Preminition (intro), Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Lock It Up, You Gon' Learn and I Will are all that '00s hip-hop head could want. Yah Yah bacivally throwbacks us to '90s. While Stepdad is classic Slim Shady. Not to mention Darkness and Leaving Heaven which are pure art, with Sound of SIlcence vibe and indie rock vibe.

    Special mentiong for flow in almost all of songs, absolutely 10/10.    … Expand
  88. Chaotic9
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It’s a stronger album musically than its predecessor, which may or may not have something to do with Mathers’ most celebrated collaborator, Dr Dre: his name isn’t in the credits, but gets mentioned so many times in the lyrics it seems safe to assume he’s putting his two cents in somewhere behind the scenes. The wiry synths of the haunting Little Engine and You Gon’ Learn’s gripping,It’s a stronger album musically than its predecessor, which may or may not have something to do with Mathers’ most celebrated collaborator, Dr Dre: his name isn’t in the credits, but gets mentioned so many times in the lyrics it seems safe to assume he’s putting his two cents in somewhere behind the scenes. The wiry synths of the haunting Little Engine and You Gon’ Learn’s gripping, chaotic stew of vocal samples and juddering drums are both unequivocally fantastic, while In Too Deep’s monstrous, clattering beat is only spoiled by an awkwardly welded-on pop R&B chorus.… Expand
  89. U_smoke_reggie
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Em is back on his "I dont give a **** **** while still having a message in some of his songs. Some of it seems like recycled material, but altogether a well put together album.
  90. frasalv
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Now I understand why the world is burning: Marsh been spitting fire lately.
  91. Striggs
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this album still confirms that Eminem is still one of the Greatest of All Times (GOAT). So much so that we as fans compare him to his own self and his earlier albums. It’s the same reason Lebron James hasn’t received league MVP at least 14 times in a row. When someone is great we as a society get complacent and become used to their greatness. In this album Eminem has tracks for a variety of his fans. If you are into wordplay, lyrics, punchlines, metaphors, and bars you will love this album, he has all of those from beginning to end. His flow is still crisp and he has so many different cadences that he can navigate through the beats with. He can rap Twista fast with precise punctuation. Dr Dre’s print is on a couple beats, but if that’s what you came for you won’t really get those, I mean he does have 20 tracks. His tracks that have features from Skylar and most of Slaughterhouse, and others are good.The Ed Sheeran track is ok, but not my favorite or the one featuring MA. I like MA but next to Em I personally don’t want to hear her on the same track. Oh and about that track, that’s the “controversial” track.... here’s the controversy:

    Showed them all the blueprint and formula
    But it seems like the more they studied my music, the more they remind me of eyeballs
    I'm watching my pupils get cornier (Uh)
    But I'm contemplating yelling "Bombs away" on the game
    Like I'm outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting

    It was a metaphor, which artist that use words use all the time and far worse one might I add. The whole point was to get his point across. We gonna be mad about that? So comedians can’t tell jokes and music artist have to also not use metaphors that have anything tragic in it. Smh. He has storytelling with bars and it’s a good track too. Overall I enjoy the album. I enjoy lyrics and the fundamentals of hip hop. I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I'll feel like Godzilla
    Better hit the deck like the card dealer
    My whole squad's in here, walking around the party
    A cross between a zombie apocalypse and big Bobby "The
    Brain" Heenan which is probably the
    Same reason I wrestle with mania
    Shady's in this **** I'm posse'd up
    Consider it to cross me a costly mistake
    If they sleepin' on me, the hoes better get insomnia
    ADHD, hydroxycut
    Pass the Courvoisi' (Hey, hey)
    In AA with an AK, melee, finna set it like a playdate
    Better vacate, retreat like a vacay, mayday
    This beat is cray-cray, Ray J, H-A-H-A-H-A
    Laughing all the way to the bank, I spray flings
    They cannot tame or placate the ........

    ——-Godzilla Eminem    … Expand
  92. AxxA
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Great album, this is what people wanted! Relapse 2(020). Can't wait to see what's yet to come !
  93. PawelSyska
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    Most of the tracks are average, beats are poor and he sounds like he's doing simple talking instead of rapping. Despite that, I really enjoyed "Premonition", "Unaccommodating", "Marsh" and "I Will". Also, the hooks are great.
  94. Praddy
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Beat selection is great, there are a 100 different flows, punchlines galore. Features are amazing too - Black thought, Royce, King Crooked, Joell Ortiz, Anderson Paak and Young MA.

    This is an MC at his technical best.
  95. benjiminss
    Jan 17, 2020
    3
    i get that he says controversial things on every album he released, but this time, i think we went too far. manchester attack was a tragedy. 22 died including a young girl age 7. this is so sad and not for entertainment. he did raise 2 million dollars for the victims, but that doesn’t help bringing lives back, and doesn’t mean he could said or mentioned about manchester like this.
  96. D_male
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Great meanings, great songs, amazing samples! Still got it Eminem got this one out quick but it has all the power that MM has, gread
  97. hwiring
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    a pessoa que comentou "talento mal aproveitado" só pode ter fumado muito kkkk. Deixem de frescura e utilizem os cérebros para apreciar a grandiosidade por trás de cada música :)
  98. greezyshots
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds more confident than ever, the production is good, delivery good as usual, the only problem I see its about his Flow, we need something different, But its a straight 9 thanks for this Marshall… Expand
  99. Aroze
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Old style lyrics, lots of content, fenomenal flow and technique in awesome new school beats.
  100. FoxMulder314
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    The new generation may love this, but those who grew up listening to classic eminem will see the regression. This album is one of the worst albums I've heard in awhile, but unlike the mainstream mumble rap that pervades hip hop, this one hurts more when you reminisce on the talent Eminem once had. From awful punch lines nauseatingly bad choruses, and bubblegum pop features, the irony isThe new generation may love this, but those who grew up listening to classic eminem will see the regression. This album is one of the worst albums I've heard in awhile, but unlike the mainstream mumble rap that pervades hip hop, this one hurts more when you reminisce on the talent Eminem once had. From awful punch lines nauseatingly bad choruses, and bubblegum pop features, the irony is that fans of Em's recent albums will say "it is better than what's on the radio" ignorant of the fact that Slim Shady has gone the route of hiring Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Pink, and other pop, radio artists and making singles specifically for this hypocritical purpose. When he tries to be deep and thoughtful, he comes across as someone with a shallow take on social issues, so shallow and unsubstantial, they do not warrant voicing.

    He approaches some semblance of self awareness when addressing the negative reviews of his recent albums, but proceeds to remind listeners that he lives in a bubble, for he cannot understand why criticism is directed at him, claiming he should be praised for staying relevant for so long. Well...spoiler Em, it is because your music has painfully regressed in every category, and your relevance seems to be a formulaic approach of dissing old beefs, making a track about what a mistake it was, and then repeating thos process.

    The only relevancy he can boast about is managing to secure a new generation of fans, who...in a depressing irony, cannot fathom why older listeners are so critical of Eminem now, for they were not around to witness what made Eminem a legend in hip hop.
    It is a somber admittance to loss respect for an artist you once revered.The real slim shady evidently died over a decade ago, and the so called slim shady we see putting out albums now is a hellish, Frankenstein's monster, abomination of a creature.

    Eminem has become the Star Wars of rap. There will always be a cult following that will eat up whatever **** is put out, merely because the name Eminem is attached. That tells us what an impact he has had on hiphop. Contrarily, the ones who appreciated the originals though look on with disgust at what their once beloved creation has become. And like Star Wars, we can grimly expect more and more movies (albums) to come out which will only continue to tarnish the legacy of something once so respected and cherished.    … Expand
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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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