Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 222 out of 5097
  3. Negative: 616 out of 5097
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  1. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    5
    Music to be murdered by is the best album Eminem has released since the Marshall Mathers LP2, but it doesn't change the fact that it is still a bloaded and messy project with a handfull of good tracks.

    Best track: Darkness
    Worst track: Stepdad (the chorus is trash!)
    Best feature: Juice WRLD or Royce da 5'9
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    4
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruinzinho, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. Shac
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Keyed front to back. Album is composite of his previous albums in some way but done on an a level nonpareil
  4. MaxARTS
    Jan 19, 2023
    2
    Boring so so boring damn Barely any good moments
    Best tracks:GODZILLA, TONE DEATH,GNAT
    WORST TRACK:STEPDAD
  5. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    You **** who say this album is trash can suck my **** , MTBMB is great, and the side b is fire too.
  6. itsaboutdrive
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    fantastic, 10/10. The goat back at it, at what he does best: putting bangers out there. Loved it from the very beginning.
  7. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. i enjoyed side b more but this one is still a banger......
  8. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    the goat for a reason. Kanye, Nas, Kendrick etc. are nothing compared. period.
  9. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    5
    An another classic It has everything from the lyrics eminem is known for to the flow
  10. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    6
    actually a decent album from Eminem his first more positive than a negative album in 7 years and might be a good change of form for him if he doesn't **** it up with the next album
  11. Will-
    Sep 5, 2022
    7
    Not his best work but not his worst. I likes the song darkness because of its message and song like those kinda nights with had a catchy hook
  12. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Eminem siendo versátil y amoldándose a la actualidad es agradable de ver, porque eso significa que le importa su crecimiento como artista. Darkness debería ser la mejor canción del 2020.
  13. rappityrap
    Jun 4, 2022
    7
    Solid effort by Eminem. He rides the beats in a very unorthodox way but it's still fun. could've done without the love songs and step dad.
  14. CeazyEU
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Eminem proved he is one of the greats, because of his longevity and his phenomenal lyrical abilities.
  15. Rumor723
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I could swallow a bottle of alcohol and I’ll feel like Godzilla Better hit the deck like the card dealer
  16. pretentious555
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Fantastic production, great technical skill, occasionally kneecapped by some awkward wordplay, but nevertheless a solid return to form.
  17. matsdumb
    Jan 24, 2022
    6
    I'm kinda surprised that the user score is so high, I thought even Eminem's own fans would've seen that this album isn't particularly strong. This isn't a masterpiece or a ten and there's a reason why the critics score is lower than the user's
  18. 101213143095
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album. Great colab, great beats, all you can ask for. As Eminem would say " lyricism at it's most freasome.… Expand
  19. Lucas_Von
    Dec 30, 2021
    7
    Its been a while since eminem dropped a satisfactory album (MMLP2). The last two albums felt unfinished but this one certainly didnt. The only problem was the average beats and eminems lifeless voice. Other than that, i loved it!
  20. PatchWurk777
    Dec 7, 2021
    4
    If Eminem stayed consistent with the whole Alfred Hitchcock theme this could have been amazing, or even just telling a story in some songs like he did in Stan or Framed, but he decided to go with a semi rant on the music genre that not only ends up on the mediocre side of the sound, but remains just a rephrasing of what he said in Kamikaze. This isn't to say that every song on thisIf Eminem stayed consistent with the whole Alfred Hitchcock theme this could have been amazing, or even just telling a story in some songs like he did in Stan or Framed, but he decided to go with a semi rant on the music genre that not only ends up on the mediocre side of the sound, but remains just a rephrasing of what he said in Kamikaze. This isn't to say that every song on this album is mid, Godzilla and No Regrets are some of Eminem's best songs, but those are the only notable GOAT songs.… Expand
  21. Jivansh
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Best Album of 2020 according to me. Amazing production, and great rap. Another great album by Rap God himself. Definitely Eminem Top 5.
  22. JoeTG9
    Nov 12, 2021
    7
    A good return to form for Eminem after a turbulent few years. The features do a great job, and Eminem absolutely holds his own
  23. Tbone413
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Some of the songs just feel too much like Eminem is messing around and not caring about what he’s putting out. There was quite a lot of insignificant theming in the album that wasn’t really saved by lyricism. However, the album also does have some wonderful messages at times and some brilliantly crafted verses that remind us all who he really is. At times it made me question whether or notSome of the songs just feel too much like Eminem is messing around and not caring about what he’s putting out. There was quite a lot of insignificant theming in the album that wasn’t really saved by lyricism. However, the album also does have some wonderful messages at times and some brilliantly crafted verses that remind us all who he really is. At times it made me question whether or not it was a significant addition to his discography, but in the end it does pull it off.… Expand
  24. Ahan786
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    MTBMB is Marshall's best work since MMLP2 In fact I would say this is his best album in terms of production. All of the features are great. There is all type of songs in the album you can vibe to... If you love lyricism (wordplay, bars , metaphors) you should definitely go for this. The Album is a masterpiece.
  25. pR1MdAL
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It’s been more than a year, and I still cannot stop listen, the rhyme schemes, the worldplay and the way Em is having so much fun with MTBMB is amazing
  26. DABBINGBOI
    Aug 16, 2021
    8
    MTBMB is possibly the best Eminem release since Marshall Mathers LP (About just as good as Relapse) I really like the Alfred Hitchcock interludes, gives the tracks an ominous feeling. Most of the tracks are very good, a couple of things though.
    He has way too many songs rapping about toxic relationships, Farewell is god awful. (I know "Never love again" is just one big double-entendre    MTBMB is possibly the best Eminem release since Marshall Mathers LP (About just as good as Relapse) I really like the Alfred Hitchcock interludes, gives the tracks an ominous feeling. Most of the tracks are very good, a couple of things though.
    He has way too many songs rapping about toxic relationships, Farewell is god awful. (I know "Never love again" is just one big double-entendre about drugs, but still). Those kinda nights is also annoying.
    The second half of the tape is just as good as the first. Overall a very pleasant album. The Posse cuts are some of the best tracks on the album.
    For his next album, i wish Eminem would do a more conceptualized album    … Expand
  27. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    8
    Great album. His best album since Relapse.
    Best songs: Darkness, Lock It Up
    Worst songs: -
  28. xdFxlcxn
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    This is one of the corniest albums ever made and makes me want to die. Doesn't have a single good song.
  29. EvanKilter
    Jul 26, 2021
    7
    Nem Nem still be mad, but at least he (WAS) going in the right direction with this one. Avoids the kamikaze effect

    Favorites: Darkness, Yah Yah, You Gon Learn, Godzilla, I Will, Never Love Again, Little Engine, Marsh, Lock It Up, Leaving Heaven (VERSE 3)

    Least Favorites: THE REST (Premonition has a great beat as well as no regrets having one, they're boring
  30. OverBoost2004
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor,Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor, sendo pra mim a melhor música desse álbum, Godzilla, que têm a participação de Juice, e o maior speed verse de Eminem em toda sua carreira.… Expand
  31. L_P
    Jun 30, 2021
    1
    The laziness that is shown and the reviews from fans show how this man can make an hour long album with him saying different diseases,the only song I can stand is Godzilla,but like Anthony fantano says"NOT Good." It's hilarious that there are zero negative reviews
  32. HeavyCRH
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    SJWs once again trying to take down eminem, maybe next time cause Shady is back with
    Great Lyrics, Great Beats, Great Hooks, Great Features..... Great Album.
  33. HolyPizza64
    May 11, 2021
    0
    Great beats coupled with the best features of any Eminem album and his tightest flow since MMLP2 make this a great project. However, the album is bogged down by some questionable tracks that feel more like filler to reach the hour mark. But songs like "Darkness" and "You Gon Learn" showcase Em as one of raps greatest lyricists. "Godzilla" and "Yah Yah" cement Em as the most technicallyGreat beats coupled with the best features of any Eminem album and his tightest flow since MMLP2 make this a great project. However, the album is bogged down by some questionable tracks that feel more like filler to reach the hour mark. But songs like "Darkness" and "You Gon Learn" showcase Em as one of raps greatest lyricists. "Godzilla" and "Yah Yah" cement Em as the most technically skilled rapper the game has ever seen.… Expand
  34. Luisslopezz
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    It is my first Eminem album that I listen to in its entirety and it gave me one of the best experiences of my life, it made me reconsider the rap genre and I love it
  35. DunyG
    Apr 2, 2021
    0
    People like you exist
    Groups other than yours persist
    Fantano is awesome
    Eminem is stinky
    This future is wholesome
    Please, this isn't kinky
  36. 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
  37. Useguy8
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A phenomenal album it shows Eminem in his peak lyricism he has jaw dropping speeds in his last verse on Godzilla intense emotional tracks like Leaving Heaven and Darkness and although some may not like every song that is subjective and as well gets made up for by insane lyricism… Expand
  38. Shaderxz
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Good album. I like the album. Album good. Nice album. Epic album. Dope album
  39. Ali00723
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This album is the best album in 2020 and when i lesson the song i understand shady is back
  40. 44839247
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This album probably the best since Revival , but i hope em could make a bettter album lmao , i don't know lmao , anyway i give it a 10
  41. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    Another preachy self righteous half assed release by one of raps greatest m.c's. What has happened to him that he thinks it's okay to categorically disappoint so fluently. His features are the only reason this album is somehow bearable.
  42. amr23
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Best album since The Eminem Show. This Album, Recovery and the Eminem Show are Eminem's Best.
  43. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Not one bad song here. Every song bumps, and they are without a doubt Eminem's best songs lyrically, this shows how much he abuses multisyllabic rhyming, punchlines and double/triple entendres. It's been over a year since this album came out and I'm still figuring out new meanings for certain lyrics. It also came out on my Birthday, so that's a plus.
  44. Maanilo
    Jan 20, 2021
    3
    Whenever Eminem does not have a specific topic to talk about, He starts to diss everybody to get the spotlight.
    Someone has to remind him that music needs rhythm.
  45. RapListener
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Great!
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  46. pooyamovie
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    This Album Was Amazing!!!!
    I Love This So Much I Think Godzila and Stepdad are The Best Tracks In This Album
  47. Martina99
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I like a lot this album and the production is perfectly! The beats are insane and vocals flawless of Eminem as usual!
  48. 3katsiMe
    Dec 24, 2020
    6
    It has really good songs, yes. But some of the songs in here are truly awful. The best songs are some of the best songs he’s ever put out in the past half decade, but the presence of the terrible songs really hinders me giving it a positive review.
  49. bartekpro9890
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 Classic, his best work since MMLP2 and best beat selection since relapse
  50. ChunkDump
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    the Album is a breathe of fresh air in some cases its a little underwhelming. its Eminem. speaking his mind, not giving two **** this project keep it going!
  51. adamdg3353
    Dec 21, 2020
    8
    Music To Be Murdered By is easily the best Eminem album in seven years. Darkness is a lyrically brilliant track with a great message about gun control, and the whole song is a double entendre. Eminem's latest release features a couple of disappointing tracks, but the album is amazing in general. This project has features from both new and old artists, and should appeal to many audiences.Music To Be Murdered By is easily the best Eminem album in seven years. Darkness is a lyrically brilliant track with a great message about gun control, and the whole song is a double entendre. Eminem's latest release features a couple of disappointing tracks, but the album is amazing in general. This project has features from both new and old artists, and should appeal to many audiences.

    Favourite tracks: Unaccomodating, Those Kinda Nights, Godzilla, Darkness, Leaving Heaven, Yah Yah, Stepdad, Little Engine, Lock It Up, I Will

    Least favourite tracks: Never Love Again, Farewell    … Expand
  52. Mikehunt97
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behindAbsolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behind Nas's King's Disease. I rate this album an 11/10. Masterpiece.… Expand
  53. MuhammadDaniel
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album,Lyrical Are Great..I'm Not A Stan..But The Beat Was Fire.....He Still Got That Energy… Expand
  54. Sonic_Shady
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Its really good fish musicydldo6odyoxydlyyldxylydpoxypxoydyoodyyiccot tootvotv0yv0vyvy00ycct9c9t9c9t9cyc0jcjdjjsidudidjffjhdndhhsiziodkfkjdnfnfjdjkdjfkfkfkkdkfjfjkdkfkckkdkfjhfjgkkckffeninisindnidindninidindjodhinifbucebu0euebu0cebu0ececce0huechi0cedcninei0nicdhi0ceih0ececschidhi0xbu0buxecebu0dbu0x0huurhi0dcih0ijdc0cdcdji0cdcd ddc ****
  55. therealbear
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    This proves once again that conceptual music is what a great artist can come up with, but then again Eminem did this all of his career, so it's not a surprise that he murdered the competition with this sneaky release of intelligent lyrics and good production.
  56. AmirRam
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece! This album is amazing. Best beats. Best lyrics. Best features. Eminem is the goat thats a fact. I just don't understand why would someone give anyone's album a 0. thats just the haters with no logical reason to hate. F them.
  57. josephghassemi
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    Marshal Mathers is the absolute best that has ever touched the microphone. This thematic album is yet snother one of his masterpieces.
  58. MichaelKR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличный альбом, но сильной смысловой нагрузки от него не ждите.… Expand
  59. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 18, 2020
    5
    Eh. That’s all I really have to say about this thing. Just eh. Eminem delivers his “bars” like a commanding officer. Lyrics are mostly quite cringeworthy and corny. Really quite a shame how much Eminem has gotten worse since his prime, however at least this is better than Revival and Kamikaze. Wouldn’t really recommend.
  60. Dax_the_janitor
    Dec 18, 2020
    7
    Overall, this is a solid album, but it could easily do without following songs: Leaving Heaven, Farewell, Stepdad, Never Love Again, In Too Deep and Those Kinda Nights. The reason for why these are not great songs, is bad production, boring flow and, sometimes, corny bars. The rest of the album though, is great.
  61. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    love Eminem and this is such a good album definitely needed and helped me get through 2020!!
  62. ingeeruline
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    MTBMB has left me speechless honestly. And on constant loop of listening to the album over and over again. I loved Kamikaze, but I think this album is one of my favourites already, because I personally think it is so versatile, fresh, has great replay value and I just can´t get enough of it. I feel like there is something for everyone on this album and that Em really appreciates his fans'MTBMB has left me speechless honestly. And on constant loop of listening to the album over and over again. I loved Kamikaze, but I think this album is one of my favourites already, because I personally think it is so versatile, fresh, has great replay value and I just can´t get enough of it. I feel like there is something for everyone on this album and that Em really appreciates his fans' opinions by giving people what they want. I just cannot give anything under 10 for this album, there is not a single song I would want to skip. And about the mixed reviews I think these lines form Unaccommodating are spot on:

    They said I'm lyrically amazing
    But I have nothing to say
    But then when I put out Revival and I had something to say
    They said that they hated the awake me
    I lose the rage, I'm too tame
    I get it back, they say I'm too angry
    I need to get me some Dre beats
    No, I should hook up with Tay Keith
    Fans keep on pulling me one way
    Haters pull me in another    … Expand
  63. Noajoyc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    As expected, Em outdid himself, giving us classic lyrical album that you could pass on to your grandkids. Love everything on this. 10/10 rating for me!
  64. HG_Kitara
    Nov 20, 2020
    4
    What Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it worksWhat Eminem wanted from this album I don't know. There are so many subjects, and none of it feels cohesive whatsoever. One song will be a down to earth song about a break-up, or feeling beaten down by society, to the next song being about **** a Bi-sexual woman. Features are mostly forgettable, apart from the likes of Royce and Juice Wrld. When Eminem goes for the intimate route, it works very well, such as the star track "Darkness". His typical writing, flow and production habits pop up here which are at some points laughable. Overall, its a mixed bag with mostly negative points to make.… Expand
  65. BaileyJ
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Easily one of the best Eminem albums in a LONG time. Some of the best production he's had since TES, lyricism on point, features are all great. I could go on and on, great album. Wish it stuck with the theme a bit more.
  66. Luizamnz
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Solid album. Tracks like In Too Deep, Leaving Heaven and You Gon' Learn are **** masterpieces. Entered my top 5!
  67. WaYne2k3
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Solid_album_and_can_be_defined_as_a_lyrical_and_technical_masterpiece_if_you'd_throw_out_songs_like_"Those_kinda_nights",_"Never_Love_again"_"Marsh"_"Little_Engine"_"Stepdad'._Other_than_that_Darkness,_I_Will,_You_Gon'_Learn,_Yah_Yah,_Unaccomodating,_Premonition_,are_NEW_ERA_RAP_CLASSICS
  68. Rulo77
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Todo lo bueno, no esperaba este concepto de album, pero la verdad cumplio demasiado. Mejoro todo lo que tenia que cambiar (Producción, Estribillos, Inclusion de raperos nuevos, etc.)
  69. siyabulela
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    good lp since recovery era.. the repeat value in it.. I can go the whole day
  70. Ehrenmann
    Sep 15, 2020
    9
    This has something for everybody its truly a good EP, you got deep **** like Darkness and leavin Heaven. And if you just want fun than Obviusly Godzilla and Those kinda nights , but if your all about skill Yah Yah and I Will is what you wanna hear. In generall there only was one song i didnt like, namely In to Deep, but the rest was absolutly lit
  71. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This album is the best thing that happened to me in 2020.When i heard that woman scream on the intro song i said HE'S BACK, BABY!!!.Thank you Slim Shady, thank you making this album for us.
  72. karthikem
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Screw these critics. MTBMB is an absolutely classic and it takes weeks to decipher the complex lyrics in this album. Critics who have taken to comment here have listened to the album once and jumped to conclusions so none of it matters.
  73. Jdkksb
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    Overlooked and massively underrated. Especially "Darkness" which is a masterpiece full of wordplay, double and even triple entendres and a meaningfull message.
  74. marlofasia
    Aug 29, 2020
    5
    Eminem's latest work gives some nostalgia from his previous work. His brutally honest and somewhat out-of-line choice of words in most of his tracks are accompanied by cheap underwhelming production.
  75. Karmapop
    Aug 26, 2020
    9
    The critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues toThe critics may not see Music to be Murdered By as an artistic masterpiece, but for fans of Em’s masterful wordsmithing this is absolutely a winner. Sure, there are absolutely a few clunkers in here. Once you get past those and dig into the rest, the astonishing density of complex multi-layered rhymes, endless puns, and deep call backs are something that repeat listening continues to unearth.

    Eminem is the rap dad, spitting line after line of double and triple entendres. When was the last time a mainstream rap album had you actually laughing over and over? Some of these verses verge on a modern pop-culturally aware shakespearian comedy. Not only has he continued to hone his lyrical craft to levels best compared with famous poets, but the technical prowess of his delivery adds an entirely new level of artistry.    … Expand
  76. Bellator06
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    flow on many tracks is just amazing , production is impressive and its nice to see Em talking about some important issues of society {gun violence , domestic abuse} , overall a top 5 Eminem album for me
  77. STAINKAY
    Aug 14, 2020
    8
    Guess who's back, back again
    Shady's back, tell a friend
    Guess who's back, guess who's back?
    Guess who's back, guess who's back?
    Guess who's back, guess who's back?
    Guess who's back?
    I've created a monster, 'cause nobody wants to see Marshall no more.
  78. naama21
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterpiece I love everything about this album there is no bad song oh God I will is the best outro ever… Expand
  79. Areeb10
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing variety. Some of the best flows from Eminem ever. Really good features
  80. LegendKing23
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest album of all time. And the best album of 2020. Only Eminem can release a better album than this. Album is filled with masterpieces.
  81. parsa1383
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums he ever released . i don't know how to critics review his albums but i and stans loved it
  82. smolheartbigpp
    Jul 18, 2020
    5
    it is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with bigit is a mix of good and bad tracks. Interludes add nothing new. On the first two tracks, he is name dropping and being rude. But beats and his performance is good almost everywhere. Except for the last 4 tracks, which are complete garbage. His lyrics are good on some tracks(Darkness is the best) and weak on others(Farewell is the worst). I have a problem digesting albums with big tracklist, I don't have a problem with length. 20 tracks and half of them are not great, the same structure and writing is repeated. This has been a problem with every Eminem album. There are some solid features like Juice Wrld and Anderson Paak. My favorite track is "Godzilla".… Expand
  83. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  84. cbrekke94
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Wordplay is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  85. joemarcus
    Jul 4, 2020
    10
    let haters hate eminem make music for his fans and to all the haters good job promoting the album
  86. Bry96x
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Easily his best work since TES. Shady is back baby and that last verse in Godzilla is just phenomenal.
  87. tuxpingviini
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Instant classic for me. Shady is back and there isn't a single weak link in this album. There are a bunch of banger tracks like Little Engine, Godzilla and Those Kinda Nights and pure Shady tracks like Stepdad and the controversial Unaccommodating. He also sets a new personal record for speed on Godzilla. This album has some surprising rap features.
  88. Jms161230
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    As the best-selling artist of both the 2000s AND 2010s decades, I can only really judge Eminem’s work in relation to the remainder of his discography, given how superior he is to every other presently trendy rapper (eg Drake; trying to compare the quality between a rap god and a mumble mouth is frankly impossible; ditto Kanye and his chik fil a lyrics).

    Is it as good as MMLP or the    As the best-selling artist of both the 2000s AND 2010s decades, I can only really judge Eminem’s work in relation to the remainder of his discography, given how superior he is to every other presently trendy rapper (eg Drake; trying to compare the quality between a rap god and a mumble mouth is frankly impossible; ditto Kanye and his chik fil a lyrics).

    Is it as good as MMLP or the Eminem Show? No, but no rap album is. “Darkness” is haunting. “Godzilla” is, well, nearly superhuman given Eminem broke his own Guinness world record for faster rapper ever (ie, “Rap God,”) with this track. Given his lyrical genius, his music speaks for itself. Give it a listen; you won’t regret it.    … Expand
  89. BaitDeStrip
    Jun 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best Eminem album. Loved every song. Great features, great hooks and lyrics. Eminem is The GOAT.… Expand
  90. stewart_traynor
    Jun 16, 2020
    5
    As many improvements as this album have compared to his last 2 records, at the same time he counteracts them with flaws that undermine these improvements. The features are very good, most notably juice wrld and don Toliver, but the album is still really long for no apparent reason. His last record, Kamikaze, spent most of the time insulting 'mumble' rappers and those who were vocal on howAs many improvements as this album have compared to his last 2 records, at the same time he counteracts them with flaws that undermine these improvements. The features are very good, most notably juice wrld and don Toliver, but the album is still really long for no apparent reason. His last record, Kamikaze, spent most of the time insulting 'mumble' rappers and those who were vocal on how bad Revival was. Claiming they all had similar flow and bad lyrics. Yet this record has some lyrics worse than that on songs like Gucci Gang. Distasteful remarks about the tragedy and murder of innocents by extremists at an Ariana Grande Concert, downright corny and cringe like 'I'm a candle, I'll go out if you blow on me'. It isn't anything special and leaves plenty of room to grow. at this point, Eminem is a different person to the one he was 6 - 20 years ago and should be treated like a relatively new artist. this album feels like a sophomore record from a newish rapper. Nothing special, but not terrible either.… Expand
  91. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    6
    This is definetly a step in the right direction for Em, it has some awful tracks, especially the one with Ed Sheeran, but overall, this is better than his previous albums. Darkness is the kinda track that convices me that the old Em that wrote Stan still is alive and well in Marshall. Godzilla is on the other side of the spectrum, fun and fast. I like both sides of this. My major complaintThis is definetly a step in the right direction for Em, it has some awful tracks, especially the one with Ed Sheeran, but overall, this is better than his previous albums. Darkness is the kinda track that convices me that the old Em that wrote Stan still is alive and well in Marshall. Godzilla is on the other side of the spectrum, fun and fast. I like both sides of this. My major complaint with this album is the amount of tracks that aren't that good, and the fact that the title and skits try to tell you that this is a dangerous album and "music to be murdered by", when in fact, there are only a few songs on this thing that reflect this theme. The posse cuts on this thing are amazing though, and You gon' learn especially captures the theme of this album pretty well. All in all an album that is okay to listen through, no awful tracks, just some that are painfully mediocre… Expand
  92. Alex_RGH
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    man i don't see anything bad in this album
    everything is good
    you want content? he gave you. i don't care what some these critics are saying about Darkness and "family song". it's so clear how dumb it is
    but content is nice on some songs
    word play out of this world man
    beat selection is nice
  93. Renegade313
    Jun 3, 2020
    10
    What a **** masterpiece. Everyone hating on this album show how dumb people are and that even though people are entitled to their opinion, it doesn't mean they should be heard.
  94. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    6
    Underwhelming compared to last year's Kamikaze, Eminem has still provided enough heat and personality to keep the album off the ground. "Godzilla" is a surefire hit.
  95. Eyanronaldo
    May 16, 2020
    10
    There isn't any other album in 2020 that'll beat the intelligence of this album.
  96. Someguy12
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Amazing with top notch features and pulls off the axe weilding Afred Hitchcock theme
  97. Tinonym
    May 15, 2020
    10
    After some month, this album is not annoying like most of albums nowadays. What can I say, it's Eminem, and that's it
  98. Jayy8311
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    This is a really quality album, I think it’s the best work Eminem has put out since the MMLP 2.
  99. TheReviewer12
    May 4, 2020
    10
    I give this review a 10/10. The world plays, the lyrics, the beats, everything is good about the album. People are only trying to say it's not good because they are still stuck thinking he will release an album like MMLP and TES. We are in different era people, if those albums came out in 2020, they would have been rated not good/10
  100. Nima1
    May 4, 2020
    10
    This album takes at least a year to break down all the bars ! These rhyme schemes in addition to amazing flows and beats make you high!
    With this album , understand the genius is easy...
    This album is better than Recovery or even MMLP!
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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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