Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. Tuhuru
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Very much the old Eminem but bringing a bit more of social impact while still not giving a f*ck
  2. aftermath96
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The greatest rapper of all time, incredible how this album start and finish, another #1 for eminem is coming
  3. Bigdaddyoak
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    This is an bad album. So many ways the lyricism fails, and Em switches back to the fast rapping approach to confound and impress listeners.
  4. ryanjhan
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    top 5 album. Eminem returns to his once funny and "immature" styles while having his music more modernized.
  5. RodrigoMilanezz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Ok, isso foi uma experiencia! Pela estética e nome, eu achei que ia ser só mais uma obra visceral como foi "Kamikase", mas isso excedeu qualquer expectativa que eu tinha. Os beats mais puxados pro pop não ofuscaram a lírica quase perfeita nesse album. A quantidade de assuntos abordados me dão a sensação que esse foi um álbum muito pessoal, como era nos tempos de Marshall Mathers LP. NãoOk, isso foi uma experiencia! Pela estética e nome, eu achei que ia ser só mais uma obra visceral como foi "Kamikase", mas isso excedeu qualquer expectativa que eu tinha. Os beats mais puxados pro pop não ofuscaram a lírica quase perfeita nesse album. A quantidade de assuntos abordados me dão a sensação que esse foi um álbum muito pessoal, como era nos tempos de Marshall Mathers LP. Não quero me extender muito, mas tenho que falar da dualidade genial que ele trouxe para "Darkness", fazendo uma critica feroz as politicas norte americanas de armamentos. Em conseguiu fazer oque não deu tão certo em Revival, e permanecer imponente como fez em grande parte de "Kamikase".… Expand
  6. Gunslinga
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Classic slim shady.... 8./10... Music to Be Murdered By best Eminem's album in years!
  7. Beowulf197
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Certainly a comeback for Eminem, liked the production and whole kinda spooky, Alfred Hitchcock theme he was going with, very nice. Also good to see that he is able to adapt to the changing landscape of rap. Strong release.
  8. Catothegreato
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the inspiration and beats. Em has a style and always has. The content has evolved yet still calls back to his basics. Very solid album… Expand
  9. viettungvuong
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Best Eminem's album in years! Totally stunned by the songs and the productions
  10. Drudd
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    Slim Shady back at with arguably his best project since The Eminem Show back in 2002. This may be Bold AF, but it’s just my opinion. Em displays his rapid fire barz and clever rhyme schemes as always but with some emotion to go over that. But what really stood out was the theme. It feels like an horror movie throughout the entire albums and it works pretty well.
  11. Metak3m
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Slim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the lateSlim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the late rapper Juice wrld with a Speedo type of verse that could pump anyone's day. Following up is the first single, darkness depicting eminem's usual dark themes but with a huge twist that should not be spoiled by this review. The album have major features that makes it unique in comparison to his other records that have artists outside of shady records. It is also the driving force of the album because it let eminem demonstrate how relevant he can be even next to his younger peers while also mentioning the legends of the rap game that inspired him to partake in the first place like Jay Z, 2pac, Trench from naughty by nature, etc. The instrumentation fits the tone of the entire album by incorporating relapse-ish beats by dr dre while also featuring Royce da 5'9 production techniques that made this album a gem in it's own way. The track stepdad is the only song where it is the most eminem trademarked track in comparison with the others but it is not too distracting like the track from relapse "My mom", it somewhat takes itself seriously and also comedic by the way the song elevates itself. The rock samples are almost none resistance as this album front and center are hip hop and trap beats which is a huge improvement over the last two albums already. Overall this is eminem's best record since the Marshall mathers LP 2 and will be remembered by the unique features and incredible wordplay that contains memorable lines that can be up there with his older material… Expand
  12. kyskingkong
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Great production, lyrics and flow combined album. I expected something more from kamikaze, and this is by far his best album since relapse.
  13. Cornelius0315
    Jan 17, 2020
    5
    A fusion between the horrorcore style album Relapse and the more modern Kamilaze culminates into this album inspired by Alfred Hitchcock.
  14. ADwinWolff
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The album hip-hop world's been waiting for! One of the best of Eminem's work!!
  15. Nirmalhriday
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Just straight fire. Hands down another great album by the rap God, well it might not reach the expectations of few but man, it good see Em back on track
  16. Anthonyconti15
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Getting back to his classics. I love how lyrically fluid he was, he brought some average beats to life in his songs
  17. irwinschwartz
    Jan 17, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the second the album starts there is this feeling of "Eminem is back baby!". This feeling is so suddenly because of the first track "Premonition-Intro" which consists of Eminem rapping about how everyone thought Kamikaze was terrible and now he's back and better. The theme of this album is that the listener is listening to the album and by the end will be murdered. This is explained through a series of spoken word interludes titled "Alfred" where a person impersonating Alfred Hitchcock talks. The beginning of the album is very good except that the references to guns and violence became a bit excessive, especially on the track "Unaccommodating", a trap banger, where Eminem compares himself to several controversial figures, terrorists, and serial killers (Saddam Hussein, Ayatollah Khomeini, Osama bin Laden, John Wayne Gacy) and makes pointless, unnecessary references to the bombing at the Ariana Grande concert and 9/11. On the track "Darkness" Eminem puts himself in the shoes of the Las Vegas Shooter to make a point about gun violence. While I think his heart is in the right place, I don't think the way he did it was the best. There are bad features by Ed Sheeran and Juice WRLD on "Those Kinda Nights" and "Godzilla", respectively. The gun theme becomes very excessive with the over-the-top use of gunshot instrumentals. By the middle of the record, the tracks become increasingly rock influenced with songs like "Yah Yah" a good song but with a grating refrain, and "Stepdad" where Eminem describes an abusive stepfather who ends being beaten to death by his stepson. This song has a very catchy chorus and is one of my favorites. On the track "Marsh" there is some masterful wordplay which is very entertaining. I was looking forward to Anderson .Paak's feature when is saw it on the tracklist because Anderson is one of my favorite artists, but it utterly disappointed on the track "Lock it Up" Don Toliver has a great feature on the song "No Regrets" towards the end of the album. And finally the last track " I Will" which was good but not anywhere near the best on the album. In the Outro the Alfred Hitchcock character tells the listener that we actually imagined some of the album and that if we are still alive "better luck next time". This is a haunting note to leave off on. While this record is better than Kamikaze and Revival by leaps and bounds, it still has its flaws

    Favorite Tracks: You gon' learn, Darkness, No Regrets, Stepdad,
    Least Favorite Tracks: Those Kinda Nights, Lock it Up
    Best Features: Royce da 5'9'', White Gold, Skylar Grey, Don Toliver
    Worst Features: Ed Sheeran, Juice WRLD, Anderson .Paak    … Expand
  18. Arthurlc
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Probably the best Eminem album since The Eminem Show. Some slippings in the hooks, but a focused projesct, with amazing flows, great collaborations and wordplay level as sharp as ever.
  19. ThanosMeletis
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Listen here, Eminem is almost 50 years old
    He has a new sound and I wouldnt want him to sound and rap like his OG days
    His New sound is very enjoyable and if you have connected Eminem with old-sxhool raw rap then your mistake
    He raps for over 20 years he can change his style if he wants dont be so harsh about it Just adapt to it❤️
  20. milanstruyf
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Lyrically breathtaking, like always, surprised by it’s release, I’m sure I’m not the only one
  21. Rav_man
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Damn man,this albums amazing.The collaborative choices were wierd,but they turned out well.
  22. lilunde19x
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This is his best album in a long time. Kamikaze was outstanding, but this album beats it out. The lyrics and features are outstanding, with great production and beats. He still never fails to disappoint. He continues to still be Slim Shady. Mad respect.
  23. Kadster35
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    A master of his art. Great standalone tracks, and great as an album. Tasteful features are icing on the cake.
  24. socialGangsta
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    The album is the best since the Eminem Show. Except 3 songs that might draw mixed reviews the album as a whole was very energetic and adds something we have been missing for so long from Eminem: THE BEATS
  25. Neck24
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The best album after the release of Recovery. Lyricism on point and a catchy and somewhat weird twist on his beats.
  26. OliveTreeFam
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Huge amount of respect to Marshall for turning his life around because we could have lost him years ago. While not everyone can relate to his music, I think this album is a culmination of the past few years where he's been regaining his footing. Technically he is impressive as ever. Sometimes the fast rapping can throw me off but take time to listen closely and it is incredible how hisHuge amount of respect to Marshall for turning his life around because we could have lost him years ago. While not everyone can relate to his music, I think this album is a culmination of the past few years where he's been regaining his footing. Technically he is impressive as ever. Sometimes the fast rapping can throw me off but take time to listen closely and it is incredible how his cadence and flow switches. Our brains literally cannot keep up with him and that is probably the reason why some people don't mess with Em. Favorite tracks: Premonition, Lock It Up, Darkness, You Gon' Learn, No Regrets. I give this a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  27. kvoterbek
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Eminem shows everyone that he still on the top of the game. He is not fear to sing about bad things like bombing in Manchester and e.t.c. No doubt, great start of 2020 for Marshall
  28. Embodied
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The more I listen to it, the more bars I'm able to catch, I love the beats, the flow is great, features feel right. But this: They can get **** with eight hundred **** vibrators at once - I don't know about this, I also don't like the fact that there are a lot of drug references, Em is known for talking about Valium, Vicodin (nitrogen,hydrogen vitamin), Methadone and stuff like that, but I heard those druggy rhymes a lot before. But overall I love the sound of it, I love the beats.… Expand
  29. sun95
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    this a very solid wholesome project eminem delivers flows , beats , diverse content and great features
  30. dadooo
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    after revival i didnt expected good albums from eminem but this last albums are good. rap god is still alive
  31. Youssef00
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Very Great Album . The Beats are good . The Features are Great . The Lyrics are Phenomenal.
    It deserves Full mark but some people going to cry about the ariana grande joke . Full respect to the guardian.
  32. naxosgamer
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Such a good album, I think it's a combination of vintage Em with some more conscious songs.
  33. AhmedSalim
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Perfect lyrics, dope production, pretty good features, it's simply a future classic
  34. JDSCigano666
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Slim's best since MMLP2. Time will tell there are masterpieces on here. The whole Hitchcock thing is the cherry on top.
  35. Cheesyspaghetti
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    By far his best album since MMLP2 for me. The only reason it isn’t a ten is because of the Ed Sheeran one. In my opinion, we get a good view of Slim Shady on some tracks and a more meaningful version of Em on others, such as darkness. I will definitely be listening to the album on repeat for a while, I’d call it a success. Don’t get why people are hating on it, but to each their own.
  36. FeelsWeirdManW
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This is good overall. Some choruses were kinda 'meh', but most of them were ok.
    Favorite track: Darkness
  37. Evancowdrey
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    With great collaborations and great sound overall, it’s a great surprise album by Eminem and making it a great start to the new year for albums overall
  38. fifi3
    Jan 17, 2020
    5
    A three track run like In Too Deep, Godzilla, and Darkness might be the best 3-track run in a decade for Eminem. The album is still overlong and filled with cringe bars and mechanical flows. Eminem has some high points in his verses but I think they sound like a broken record, substance wise and sonically. Some of these features carry the album like Don Tolliver, Juice, Royce, and BlackA three track run like In Too Deep, Godzilla, and Darkness might be the best 3-track run in a decade for Eminem. The album is still overlong and filled with cringe bars and mechanical flows. Eminem has some high points in his verses but I think they sound like a broken record, substance wise and sonically. Some of these features carry the album like Don Tolliver, Juice, Royce, and Black Thought all come with great guest appearances to make this a listenable album, at least.… Expand
  39. kman1014
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Eminem's flow is still one of the bests, but he also is not afraid to show some emotion on this album. Also, Eminem's songs, "Darkness" and "Godzilla," are masterpieces, and it would be an injustice to not give them a listen.
  40. emanucaslb
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    Talento mal aproveitado, utiliza para atacar e humilhar artistas. Merece nota 0 porque é sem noção.
  41. lucasgirelli
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Omg, this album is fuc*ing great. If you have liked, goodnight, wherever you are.
  42. vatsalpatel208
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!! Amazing features, not a lot of fillers straight to the point. Production is also on point.
  43. Charchar17
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Pretty great album it kind of brings you to the old slim. This album is better than both kamikaze and revival I really thing it's worth listening to.
  44. miolivveira
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    quem não gostou é pq não sabe apreciar arte. o álbum está impecável, KING!
  45. jdooit
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Eminem continues to prove his writing and rapping ability. Some new sounds on this album for the people trying to say he sticks in the past. Darkness was a jaw dropper just like Stan and Arose were, completely a surprise. This is a unique record from Marshall and I think it'll have some longevity.
  46. BSchelb
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It is amazing it is more than i could have ever dreamed of. "It Will" was just a brilliant finisher.
  47. Priscilaimr
    Jan 17, 2020
    3
    More of the same, he continues to make us sick with his meaningless lyrics and without a good story to tell. Singing fast and shade women is not a nice thing to do to get attention these days. Completely forgettable songs.
  48. Karol93
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Em's in good shape, pure wordsmith
    Some of the best production on Eminem album since.... ever :D
  49. LittleBastard
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Eminem just came to destroys everyone including Ariana. Well done, king. SHADY IS BACK‼
  50. Omar-010
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    The greatest lyrical madman of all time showing us both light and darkness.
  51. Darksaiyan26
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Lyrically insane. The features and hooks and verses are brilliant. Music to Be Murdered By offers one virtuoso performance after another: delivery that’s both warp-speed and perfectly enunciated, constant shifts in tempo and emphasis.
  52. AShady
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Classic slim shady.... Great production, great hooks and unsurprisingly amazing lyrics... 10/10
  53. sidaslegendz
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Some of the best work from Eminem in recent years. This has a different sound compared to Revival and Kamikaze, which is a good thing. The sound of the album sounds unique, which is something most rappers these days can’t do with their mumble rap and auto tune. Eminem is like wine, he gets better with time. Except I don’t drink, so why would you trust me on that comparison?
  54. ThrillerRees
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From beginning to end, this is Eminems greatest album! Seriously, there isn’t a single dud on it, production is the best since The Eminem Show.… Expand
  55. ImagineXtinctio
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Kickass album, almost every song is easy to vibe to. With a long list of songs, this one surely will be one of the best Albums of the year already.
  56. gnjawhite2
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    period **** eminem legend y’all ariana fans stay MAD. nicki queen of rap eminem king of rap stream this and tusa
  57. ogaga12
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Eminem really stepped up his game, after the boring revival and the angry kamikaze, this album is a return to form, not just that but surpassed any ambition i could have thought off.
  58. come_on_em
    Jan 17, 2020
    0
    He should just change name. The sober artist is great radio pop, but is simply not the eminem we grow up to. He keeps selling out to pop stars like ed sharran and now he is a hipster, but he doesnt care about no one, no even stan. this is new record is not eminem, its a whole different aggressively speaking comedian. we dont need an other album to explain why this one is **** call yourselfHe should just change name. The sober artist is great radio pop, but is simply not the eminem we grow up to. He keeps selling out to pop stars like ed sharran and now he is a hipster, but he doesnt care about no one, no even stan. this is new record is not eminem, its a whole different aggressively speaking comedian. we dont need an other album to explain why this one is **** call yourself Minem, and become the king of pop. you are good at it.… Expand
  59. masterrgecko
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album goes hard, never disappoints— I’ll admit there were some lyrics that kind of shocked me but he is overall trying to get this point across to American ppl,, about guns n violence—yet ppl don’t want to hear that part of him??… Expand
  60. grxxvy
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Great album front to back. Few fillers but its been a while that theres not a bad track on an Em album.
    Production and features also top notch.
  61. deanjimenez17
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    this is his best album ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  62. Finchh
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    It's Eminem's best album since Recovery. Good music production & some banger tracks make this album great.
  63. ThxHaha
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Lenda do rap

    Kanye e seu album gospel conservador can't relate kkkkkkkkk chorem kanyefãs
  64. Kelvinfs
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    Eminei e o rapper da decada sem duvida junto colaboração para combater o desarmamento nos estados unidos
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  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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