Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. TheRG
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Good mix of conscious rap and old slim shady vibes. Not exactly the album I was hoping for, but still so much closer than Revival and Kamikaze
  2. Actualgarboman
    Jan 26, 2020
    3
    Godzilla is the only decent track on this album it's not 2008 anymore after some of the good tracks in kamikaze I'd hoped em would have done a better job with this album but throughout my listen of the album I was just hoping it would be over
  3. Amirem
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    The metacritic critics have shown that they have cognitive problems. I think they should hire some people with at least normal 12 year old brain.
  4. RithRake
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Exactly the kind of album we needed from Eminem after Kamikaze. He is on the right track. While we know that he has never lost his technical lyrical ability, the overall result in most of the tracks in Revival was pretty much negative, due to his turning to a rap-rock style and going for that poppy production style and features. Kamikaze showed signs of the return of an angry Eminem, butExactly the kind of album we needed from Eminem after Kamikaze. He is on the right track. While we know that he has never lost his technical lyrical ability, the overall result in most of the tracks in Revival was pretty much negative, due to his turning to a rap-rock style and going for that poppy production style and features. Kamikaze showed signs of the return of an angry Eminem, but then it was more of a response to critics and haters rather than a proper album (and the filler tracks like Nice Guy and Normal were underwhelming). Then he drops this gem of an album. Well structured, production right on point, great beats and an overall better choice of features and overall sound of it was better. Keeps getting better the more you listen to it. About that Ariana controversy, well, that's Slim Shady for you: he's not new to controversy and this is nowhere near the extent of the controversial stuff he used to say in the early 2000s. He clearly wasn't 'mocking' the bombing, he was simply referencing it.

    Overall, most of the tracks got better the more I listened to it. People may complain about how he 'raps too much' or has 'too many words' but that creates replay value: every time you listen you catch a new bar or two. Some of them are so unexpected they made me smile or chuckle. I don't disagree on the fact that there are perhaps a couple of bars that might be corny or cringe, but that comes with every album by any artist.

    Only reason why this doesn't get a 10 is because of some flaws, especially in the tracks 'Marsh' and 'Stepdad', the former being mostly corny and having an autotuned chorus and both having annoying choruses in general. The hook on Yah Yah also ruins the otherwise great track. It's a shame since despite these shortcomings these songs still had some good bars. However, hooks on songs like Never Love Again and Farewell were beautifully sung and sounded great. Skylar Grey's chorus on Leaving Heaven sounded a bit empty but doesn't do too much damage. Royce was showed his lyrical prowess and performed well in all his features while Anderson .Paak and the late Juice WRLD both had fantastic features. Production on all tracks was top-notch, on songs like Farewell, Premonition, Unaccomodating, Lock It Up, and especially Godzilla. Godzilla's beat was sexy. I've heard people complain that Eminem doesn't need to rap fast but he fast-rapped only 30 seconds in the whole 64 minutes of the album, and I don't see a problem in that. 30 seconds of demonstrating your fast-rapping ability? Not a problem in my book.

    Eminem is older and sober now, unlike his young self on drugs. His songs are therefore less motivated than how he used to be: he used to rap about drugs, how he hates his mom and ex-wife, etc. However, he's grown out of these issues and therefore it should be a notable point that while he is attempting to "bring Slim Shady back", this is not entirely possible to the level of effectiveness in his three classic albums, SSLP, MMLP and TES. Therefore he's more focussed on using his immaculate ability to create double entendres and multi-layered bars, while sacrificing a little bit of content quality. Despite this, Eminem managed to psycho-analyse Paddock in Darkness, effectively on the most part. This has to be lauded. And the tracks on this album that were entirely double entendres: the tracks that could apply both to relationships and drugs equally. Complete genius. While Eminem has definitely changed; he's not the rapper he used to be, yet he still displays his technical ability most effectively. Now with MTBMB, he's definitely on the right track. He's showed us that he can still make amazing music.

    This is his best album since Recovery. Hopefully his next album is even better.    … Expand
  5. ajax142
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is a very solid body of work. Great beat selection and great production. Em's flows are solid and his lyrics are as sharp as ever. I would say his best work output since Recovery. I will be listening to this album for weeks!
  6. Malikqaimari05
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, the song with Ed Sheeran was okay but that was really the only low part. He still got it lyrically
  7. naveesh
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Fin
  8. ElegantJames
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This album for me is his best since The Eminem Show. His technical skills are superbly shown throughout the album. Don't sell this album short because of controversy. The song where Eminem shines the most is Godzilla. Specifically his third verse. Over 200 words in 30 seconds hitting around 11 syllables per second is beyond anything we've heard from him. He keeps showing why he shouldThis album for me is his best since The Eminem Show. His technical skills are superbly shown throughout the album. Don't sell this album short because of controversy. The song where Eminem shines the most is Godzilla. Specifically his third verse. Over 200 words in 30 seconds hitting around 11 syllables per second is beyond anything we've heard from him. He keeps showing why he should still be in the conversation of the greatest lyricists. When you listen to this album pay close attention to his detailed rhyme schemes. He sells as much as he does for good reason. Everything from his wordplay, cadence, and rhythm should be applauded.… Expand
  9. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part .............................................................
  10. tdeasy
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why critics still try to discredit eminem. This album (and Kamikaze and every feature he's done between then) proves that eminem is still one of the best if not the best rapper right now. The line that best sums up the album is when he says "if I was half as good as I was I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be". Music To Be Murdered By might not be as good as MMLPI don't understand why critics still try to discredit eminem. This album (and Kamikaze and every feature he's done between then) proves that eminem is still one of the best if not the best rapper right now. The line that best sums up the album is when he says "if I was half as good as I was I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be". Music To Be Murdered By might not be as good as MMLP of TES but that's just not a fair comparison as those two albums are considered to be some of greatest albums of all time. MTBMB is a banger. Godzilla is the best rap song by any artist I've heard in years, Darkness is a really well told story, All three songs with Royce are fantastic. The features are all utilized amazingly. I even loved the Ed Sheeran song. The beats and hooks are unbelievably good which is ironic because detractors have always criticized eminem for his use of beats and hooks but if you listen to the hooks on I Will, Godzilla, Those KInda Nights, No Regrets, or frankly any song you'll find that critics claims are BS. The beats are crazy too. DA Got That Dope produced three songs and all three have great beats.… Expand
  11. Burwash96
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing Album. "I could keep beefin', **** is the point?
    I could make it really difficult for mother****ers to come to Detroit
    If you're still looking for smoke, I already gave you an L
    I'd rather just see you in Hell, but I should get Puff on the joint (Diddy)
    Wait, run it back, I said give you an L, inhale
    Puff on the joint, I am the blunt you avoid"    … Expand
  12. Jownatan
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Bringing back the "slim shady" eminem does the best in his music. Great rhymes, great beats and always mentioned horrible facts playing the bad guy. Even if people find it bad taste, whether or not it is the truth.
  13. doomsdaybg
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    EMINEM is baaack!!! Very good album i love it! Beats are great and lyrics amazing as always.
  14. lanyard
    Jan 25, 2020
    4
    I will never understand how eminem stans will call this man the greatest of all time when he’s released basically the same music since 2000s. He only ever somewhat switched it up between 2009-2012. Other than that he just drops “controversial” bars over lazy beats and raps fast. If you still find that amazing then I don’t know what to say. Rapping fast doesn’t make you good and sayingI will never understand how eminem stans will call this man the greatest of all time when he’s released basically the same music since 2000s. He only ever somewhat switched it up between 2009-2012. Other than that he just drops “controversial” bars over lazy beats and raps fast. If you still find that amazing then I don’t know what to say. Rapping fast doesn’t make you good and saying stupid things for attention doesn’t make you rebellious.… Expand
  15. Gungcho
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, on repeat! Definitely quality. For me is the same level as MMLP2 and TES.
  16. zami7
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    **** metacritic and her reviews
    eminem deserve10/10 for this
    u know why?
    YOU NEVER LISTEN TO MUSIC
    YOU ****ING SKIP THROUGHT MUSIC
    GIVE ME ONE MOTHER****ER CAN DO IT LIKE HE CAN DO IT
    YOU ****ING HATTERS
  17. VestingBoot
    Jan 25, 2020
    6
    Tbh, it would be better rated if he cut some songs and retired the whole "I hate my parents" motif. I think compared to his other recent projects its better but as an album standalone its very average.
  18. fubbafubbafubba
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    best album since TES. Amazing how he's rattled a bunch of teenagers so they're giving false ratings on here. Dry your eyes guys hahaha
  19. prezzidnt
    Jan 25, 2020
    5
    This is one of those album you can enjoy it from the beginning to the end, even those songs that arent your style had something good. I am very satisfied.. Thanks Eminem
  20. TravisH815
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Pulls no punches in the his latest album "music to be murderd by" everyone is just too soft
  21. victoria9
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing project!!! In this album Eminem definitely gives his fans a little bit of everything they asked for. There is angry and ready for the war Eminem; open, vulnerable and incredible story teller Marshall; goofy and at the same time very controversial Slim Shady. The theme of the album suits Eminem very well! Incredible production and very good features! When I think about Eminem albumAmazing project!!! In this album Eminem definitely gives his fans a little bit of everything they asked for. There is angry and ready for the war Eminem; open, vulnerable and incredible story teller Marshall; goofy and at the same time very controversial Slim Shady. The theme of the album suits Eminem very well! Incredible production and very good features! When I think about Eminem album this is exactly what I want to see from him!… Expand
  22. Playking615
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    that is just what we needed the hole album is great but my favorite song is godzilla where he spits about 290 words in 29s
  23. bettercallBasil
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Eminem is introducing new music and dope.
    GOAT
  24. NiharLaljani
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best em's projects. The 1st time I heard I found the album quite boring with some of the shiners (i mean ofc, it's em) but the more I heard it, the more it grew on me. And that's the problem with a lot of these kids, no one has the patience nor the attention span the actual words. Anyway it's def one of Eminem's best projects 100%
  25. Shahsiam
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Great album with interesting flows and immaculate lyricism and best production since relapse.
    A great concept executed well.
  26. Bstacey321
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    He gets better and better no debate. So much hate and people being critical. Do me a favour. Listen to the album and read the lyrics he’s a genius and his delivery and difficulty will be second to none. Game over
  27. Knifas
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing flows , lyrically crazy sounds like slim shady, really dope, one of his best albums
  28. AngelAntonio96
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    El álbum esta muy bueno, me gusto bastante. Las arirats jamás podran cancelar al Rap God ni en sus sueños xD
  29. aksd312
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums out there. Eminem is clearly reviving the good old rap and beating all the mumble rapper easily. I personally loved You Gon' Learn, Godzilla, Stepdad, Marsh and No Regrets!! I'm on a Eminem spree now.
  30. Peacewars
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You got some issues slim, i think you need some counseling.

    your biggest fan this is stan.    … Expand
  31. BRiiAN_24
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great album! Love the consistency. Has a little bit of everything which is a perfect blend!!
  32. jaxon503
    Jan 24, 2020
    1
    Usually I’m not about giving 1s to “even out the score,” but when you make this **** the top rap album of all time, I’m just doing my part. I guess in many ways the title is fitting, it’s the musical equivalent of wanting to die.
  33. Njper
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Same old rhyme schemes, same old “angry uncle of rap” content all over again over the same old generic trap beats. This man need to go live in **** Jamaica or some **** man. 45 years old and he still sounds like a teenager w/ anxiety issues. Can’t believe this vomit (fast rap) over a beat appeals to any real hiphop head. Of course to those who’ve only heard Eminem and a bit of mumble rapSame old rhyme schemes, same old “angry uncle of rap” content all over again over the same old generic trap beats. This man need to go live in **** Jamaica or some **** man. 45 years old and he still sounds like a teenager w/ anxiety issues. Can’t believe this vomit (fast rap) over a beat appeals to any real hiphop head. Of course to those who’ve only heard Eminem and a bit of mumble rap on the radio, this would be the bees knees. Ironically this is as generic as hiphop gets. You get an E for effort.… Expand
  34. dadda8989
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat goat
  35. Sreal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is on par with mmlp 2 and is better than anything hes put out since then. Shady really came back on this album aside from a few corny bars and mediocre choruses. I would rate this a solid 9.8.
  36. pootrey109231
    Jan 24, 2020
    4
    Just because a artist has raw skill does not mean they are capable of making a good project or song. This album has some of the worst bars I’ve ever heard and mediocre beats to go with them. Just cause fast word man is going fast does not mean he is saying anything that isn’t corny or stupid.
  37. Madhattermadex
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Fantastic, great production, and verses. Just consistent with only one or two missteps. Give it a chance I reckon you won't hate all of it.
  38. HooliganS3
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing album. I have been listening to it in a loop since it dropped. There is a lot of depth to explore and the track order enhances the experience.
  39. ShadyXv197
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best album since TES. Welcome back THE G.O.A.T!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  40. Zumaaazzzz
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Just great album with a huge replay value to me.
    I like 10 songs here and that's awesome
  41. Bex2
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The best Album since Relapse, the beats are perfect and his flow is out of this world. The GOAT!
  42. Shadysnuts
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingly beautiful, Eminem is fu*kin' GOAT. We all know that. Touches on the perfect points at this Album. It's your funeral. Prepare to die. Music To Be Murdered By!… Expand
  43. Keoki101
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album proves that Eminem hasn't fell off at all. "Kamikaze" felt like the return of "Slim Shady" and "Music to be Murdered by" is building upon that foundation.
  44. ABigBeast05
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Such an Intriguing album, one of his most fresh albums, masterpiece. What a God
  45. FreezR
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    (french sorry)
    Contrairement aux premières critiques, ceux qui se sont vraiment penchés sur l'album me comprendront et sauront pourquoi je mets un 10/10. Avec MTBMB, c'est le retour d'un Eminem brillant. Oui, brillant. Je ne pensais pas dire encore ça un jour, et puis en 2020, je n'y croyais plus. Depuis Relapse, un de mes préférés, qui est selon moi un album incompris du rappeur, et    (french sorry)
    Contrairement aux premières critiques, ceux qui se sont vraiment penchés sur l'album me comprendront et sauront pourquoi je mets un 10/10. Avec MTBMB, c'est le retour d'un Eminem brillant. Oui, brillant. Je ne pensais pas dire encore ça un jour, et puis en 2020, je n'y croyais plus. Depuis Relapse, un de mes préférés, qui est selon moi un album incompris du rappeur, et Recovery, qui était malgré des petites pépites, le début d'un nouveau Eminem: un Eminem qui allait se perdre, plus tard, dans sa musique. MMLP2 et Revival furent très décevants. Un Eminem à bout, "essoufflé", à fond dans la performance comme il l'a toujours fais mais ces fois ci, avec un manque clair de musicalité et de créativité. Des flows ultra rapides sur des prods de tous types, des featurings pop et rock abominables, mal choisis et j'en passe. Eminem a essayé de se rattraper avec Kamikaze. Ce projet possède quelques fulgurances et des sons enfin appréciables, écoutables (Lucky You, The Ringer etc). C'était le retour d'un bon Eminem mais sans plus. Ça restait assez brouillon. Succès commercial pour cet album surprise, logique. L'année dernière Eminem réalisa de très belles apparitions sur des featurings et sa diss track Killshot fit l'unanimité. Titre incroyable dans lequel Eminem prouvait qu'il était encore capable de rapper, enfin ! Quand Eminem doit répondre à la critique ou à ses dé-traqueurs, il est toujours très fort. De retour, la semaine dernière avec MTBMB, un projet une nouvelle fois surprise ; j'ai eu peur de l'écouter et d'être encore une fois déçu face à une nouvelle tache sur sa discographie. Mais finalement, quel choc ! On savait que depuis quelques mois, Dr Dre et sa team était de retour dans les studios de chez Aftermath. Il se tramait quelque chose. Et... Quel plaisir de revoir cette équipe de prodiges aux commandes de la production de l'album d'Eminem. En plus comme vous le savez, qui dit Dr Dre, dit un bon Eminem, ça va avec. Album inspiré de la bande son du même nom de Hitchcock, de l'intro au dernier son, on ne voit pas le temps passer. Quel bonheur de pas s'ennuyer en écoutant un album de lui, ça faisait longtemps bordel ! Une vraie ligne directrice, du story telling, un maniement des mots toujours aussi impressionnant. Mais ça ce n'est encore rien. C'est surtout le retour d'un Eminem qui ne fait pas du fast flow pour faire du fast flow. Des placements juste splendides, des changement de flows et d'intonation à longueur de reprise, de la performance certes comme à chaque fois, mais tout en maîtrise. Tout ça bien-sur est assemblé parfaitement aux prods. Des featurings et des instrus parfaitement choisis. Même le feat avec le rouquin est réussi, c'est pour dire. Je n'ai pas encore eu le temps de me pencher sur toutes les lyrics des 20 titres mais ça me semble très fort. Il y en a aussi pour tous les goûts, puristes ou amateurs de rap, vous y trouverez tous votre compte. La première partie de l'album est vraiment bonne ; ça surprend de retrouver un aussi bon Eminem au premier abord. Mais, la deuxième partie de l'album est tout simplement folle. Dre est aux commandes de la plupart des titres donc pas étonnant. Les sons sont juste ouf. Les refrains sont parfaits. On retrouve le Slim Shady qu'on aime tant ! L’enchaînement des tires Never Love Again, Little Engine, Lock It Up et Farewell m'a carrément mis des étoiles dans les yeux. Pas vraiment de déchets repéré dans l'album. Eminem prend des risques, il n'est plus "essoufflé" et ne force plus sur sa voix comme sur Revival. J'accroche moins à des sons comme Godzilla en feat avec Juice Wrld. La partie de JW est top. Certes Eminem va encore prouver qu'il est le plus rapide dans le domaine mais je trouve que ça perd vite en replay value. Leaving Heaven est aussi assez décevant. Meme si Skylar Grey est excellente au refrain, je trouve que ce genre de son ne va pas à Eminem. A part ces deux titres, je vois presque aucun point faible à cet album qui s'annonce déjà comme un des meilleurs de l'année 2020 en Rap US. Guidé surement par le boss Dre de retour aux manettes, Eminem sort enfin un vrai pu**in de projet rap US. Ce n'est pas un chef d'oeuvre mais bien un très bon album d'Eminem. Après 10 ans dans le flou, je ne pensais jamais redire ça un jour mais: Slim Shady is back baby ! Allez vite écouter ça.    … Expand
  46. suede
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    awesome album eminem one if the best album, really enjoyed it eminem is literally the rap god
  47. Christiancruz
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    47 years old, 20 years in the game and still put out great music, Marshall **** Mathers
  48. RexToother
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Is there any debate he is the GOAT now?
    Nobody can spit so many hard bars with incredible rhythm and cadence.
    Lock It Up is the most underrated track.
  49. Cristiant98
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Literally Em at his peak lyrically and feels so comfortable with awesome production as he was lacking for over a decade. Can't complain
  50. krumkp
    Jan 24, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Only good things about this album are the beats. And they don't even suit Eminem that well. Topics are as always the same. Almost every topic in this album has been in Kamikaze. Also it's way too long. So many tracks with the same topics gets boring.… Expand
  51. MehdiM
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I mean this is it for me. Beats are crazy, Em raping is crazy, bars really hit me.
  52. Dragooooo
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    All the people hating on Eminem **** yall He is ghe GOAT !!!!!!!!! BEAST!!!!
  53. Dunnerz
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    This album deffo hit the nostalgia factor while also having that clean flow he brought with the Kamikaze album. A step in the right direction for his future work would be to scrap the Ed Feature and less love songs.
  54. Anddefatkhi
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This is best eminem album since recovery, the beat is good, the flow reminds me old slim
  55. bagszn
    Jan 24, 2020
    1
    bro it wasn’t good at all . he’s out his prime now rapping fast doesn’t make you good plus the stuff he rapping bout is out of date . it ain’t good
  56. LorquidSnack
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Nice album, cool and deep tracks and great ambiance. It's a mixed experience between Shady and Marshall.
  57. Ethanmaguire
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best projects Eminem ever did.
    The never love you again and Godzilla track are my favorite.    … Expand
  58. SpiritoSanto
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "And for any of those who may have come close to about dyin'
    And can't listen to "Arose" without cryin'
    For those who feel low like you're 'bout spiralin'
    But this is only for those that I'm inspirin'
    Weapon never unholstered without firin'"    … Expand
  59. Ugamer80
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    THIS is hip hop. Top tier MC features and all-round great bars from all of them. Very diverse tracklist with each track having its own sound and tone. Album has great depth and, with a less angry Em on it, is great to listen to.
  60. HoNikki
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    and the music lives on, new decade, new em.. savage!! totally loving this m2bmb!! shady the rap god!
  61. Gregdec
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Eminem as we know him. Lyrically lethal and deep.
    Some amazing beats from the Dr. Such as I will brings us to the old 2000' vibe. What about the flow now ? Damnnn
  62. mnml0vr
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. His worst album on far, and who'd have thought anyone could make an album worse than revival and kamakazi! Eminem acts like he's still 21 starting beef with people and hating the system or whatever, yet he's a middle aged man who's no longer relevant. He should take a leaf out of JAY-Zs book, who has matured as any artist should, and created 4:44, an album 100x better than anything Eminem has made. Though nothing is as bad as his wall punching, monster drinking, 'I tell my mom to F off' fan base, who leave bad reviews on the greatest albums of all time, such as MBDTF because they can't admit Eminem is washed up. The fact on one album he's dissing modern rap and 'mumble' rappers, then works with these new young artists, such as Juice WRLD (R.I.P gone too soon) shows how hell do anything for streams.… Expand
  63. Jomana
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 already Em is another type of artist Legend he is the
  64. Dropeh
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics, Rhyme schemes, metaphors, double entendres, flow, beats, hooks are close to perfection
  65. Rubenjaak
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Yeah it is genius like always, wouldn't say his best or one of his best because he already dropped a few which he and others just can't come close to ever. Talking bout recovery, MMLP,... but this is certainly 1billion times better than i would have thought and huge fan of it. Glad he always kicks back no matter the haters of so called 'artists' lil pump etc... very nice album
  66. Jay_newton07
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great Album from the GOAT. Each new listen I enjoy a new song more and more. Clever witty lines and great beats and production.
  67. Ahmed_Osssama
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This album is Eminem's best work in years, I mean all his albums are great but this, this is what had been waiting for. The intro alone builds the hype for the whole thing and it takes you on a crazy ride.
  68. aidyynn
    Jan 24, 2020
    3
    Honestly the album is not at all that interesting. Though it is better than Revival and Kamikaze no doubt
  69. Sircucklord
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Critics sucks to review albums of Eminem. BTW Album is pretty solid.
  70. JustDaniel_za
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Music to Be Murdered By is easily one of Eminem's best albums. It takes you on not only a lyrical journey but an emotional one too. Crammed with double entendres, catchy hooks and his unrivalled flow, MTBMB is what a lot of fans say "I have been waiting for this album since MMLP2!". Critics need to understand that lyrics are lyrics and that while it may seem offensive it is only offensiveMusic to Be Murdered By is easily one of Eminem's best albums. It takes you on not only a lyrical journey but an emotional one too. Crammed with double entendres, catchy hooks and his unrivalled flow, MTBMB is what a lot of fans say "I have been waiting for this album since MMLP2!". Critics need to understand that lyrics are lyrics and that while it may seem offensive it is only offensive if you consciously choose it to be. Nevertheless, definitely an album worth listening too.… Expand
  71. MikeP622
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Shady is Back, Back again! This whole album is full of bangers and amazing bars. People hate on the guy for no good reason. The flows, word play, production is ELITE! Literally perfect, and I am privileged to be able to hear such incredible art.
  72. fistfury9205
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Keep giving 0s for no reasons, yall braindead
    By the way this is a 9 imo but I give it a 10 cuz people vote 0 for.... No reasons
  73. Khashayarshoj
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect in every way. The songs are all lyrical, every single bar in beautiful. We have to appreciate Eminem for putting all this effort in order to save hip hop
  74. Ohzo
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Anyone not voting 10 either hasnt listened to the album correctly or is just a plain hater. Go back and listen. Its the most solid and clever writing hes done in a long time. The only writing he did better lately was back on 'Best Friend' with Yela. 11/10 for this album
  75. AlexWalker
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album, lyrics and wordplay are insane. On the same level as Kamikaze in my opinion.
  76. eminemchart
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Everything here is made for the fans who really enjoy his creativity and innovation. Perfect!!
  77. ozair51
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Every song on the album is just wow. The lyrics are crazy as they could be. The flow is phenomenal!!
  78. Falinko
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Pure fire
  79. Glipotions
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, i think this album is best rap album of ten years. Best song is GODZILLA
  80. andre00
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Something great! He goat and i freaking love to bump this album in the car!
  81. naveensharma
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
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  82. MasterFair
    Jan 23, 2020
    4
    Mediocre, bad hooks, beats feel similar and it’s like people only like this album cause it’s Eminem not the quality of music, which is poor.
  83. Lordstark
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mi fanno incazzare che i soliti hater creano account falsi per il gusto di sparare merda su quest'album, che è una gemma, ma che problema avete? 2 giorni fa aveva un punteggio di 9.2. Canzoni preferite No Regrets, Godzilla, leaving heaven.. ma mi piacciono tutte… Expand
  84. Bambino20
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Pure Genius,I loved all 20 songs best Album. Marshall is one hell of a artist for all he has sacrificed. I understand Darkness very well it's a Double besides that make sure you watch the video all the way to the end let's get the gun law changed don't want to take your guns away I have a gun I just want to make it a little more difficult to get a Gun. Thank you Marshall for a good albumPure Genius,I loved all 20 songs best Album. Marshall is one hell of a artist for all he has sacrificed. I understand Darkness very well it's a Double besides that make sure you watch the video all the way to the end let's get the gun law changed don't want to take your guns away I have a gun I just want to make it a little more difficult to get a Gun. Thank you Marshall for a good album for a beautiful album and all your sacrifices everything that you've went through and you'veaccomplished them and you keep getting better and better… Expand
  85. SpardaLaChola
    Jan 23, 2020
    2
    Godzilla it is definitely an awesome song but in this álbum Eminem is still bringing us cringy and whack lyrics
  86. gamermgamer
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    ironic how it's named music to be murdered by and now i want to kill myself
  87. sylstan
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed each and every single song with the exception of leaving heaven. Finally an album that balances em, marshal and slim all into one
  88. bpn31
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    People who dislike this album seem to be the people who's job it is to get offended. They literally go out everyday looking for what will offend them next. Case in point, the Ariana line, sure it has some shock value to it but everyone member of the media seems to be oblivious to the fact that Em raised $2 Million dollars to help the victims. Furthermore, they criticize darkness for itsPeople who dislike this album seem to be the people who's job it is to get offended. They literally go out everyday looking for what will offend them next. Case in point, the Ariana line, sure it has some shock value to it but everyone member of the media seems to be oblivious to the fact that Em raised $2 Million dollars to help the victims. Furthermore, they criticize darkness for its imagery and lyrics. Even though Em provides resources to help people deal with that trauma on his site but also fight against future tragedies like it.

    The album is great. The word play is amazing, the beats are fantastic (from Dre to Royce), the features are pretty great. I can listen to every single track on this album and enjoy it. There's a reason why most rap fans praise the album. And the critics seem to dislike it, they're missing the point. And the lines are going over their head, like a roof. 10/10.    … Expand
  89. Tookey423
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album. The beats are fantastic, and eminem is as good as ever. Love eminem he still has it as this album shows
  90. eperpeluk
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing production, out of this world lyricism, great beats, what more could you want from the rap god. This album proves that Eminem will always be at the top.
  91. Apollo_Loco
    Jan 23, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Shockrock/conscious rap don't really work together. It was another Eminem album. Slim Shady dead.… Expand
  92. abilauren
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Best album ever I love it so much it has the best tracks ever Eminem did a fantastic job on this album the whole album is fire
  93. Deep_Penetrator
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Thank you Em for continuing to keep my head bumping. This album is tight from beginning till the end. He did Murder it! Not just the best MC, the best artist of all time at this point, wrote everything he's ever spit!
  94. Boatsince86
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fiiiiiire f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye… Expand
  95. DudeDatLoveMusi
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Man is Eminem past his prime yeesh like I couldn’t believe how awful this album was.… Expand
  96. S3ABASS
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This theme of the album is all about the double entourage. It is about him going back to his roots while keeping with the times. I love the tunes and his bars are next to none.
  97. Sarina_binesh
    Jan 23, 2020
    8
    Eminem is like wine, gets better as he gets older. Insane wordplays and references, hidden meanings and super hot fire bars. Lyrically, it’s straight up fire. Em shows he can adapt to the nee gen of music and sounds a bit more modern while still keeping the lyrics tight. “Darkness” is a great track , 2 stories are told in the same timeline and it’s just so good.
  98. Rollie_fingers
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    This album is mot perfect, no, it is impressive nonetheless. The skill it takes to come up with the schemes, rhymes, punchlines, and entendres all while keeping cadence, proper fluctuation, and pronunciation to where you can understand the words no matter how fast they fly by is amazing. Second to none. A fee chorus lines were just ok. References BY THE DOZEN. Everyone on the albumThis album is mot perfect, no, it is impressive nonetheless. The skill it takes to come up with the schemes, rhymes, punchlines, and entendres all while keeping cadence, proper fluctuation, and pronunciation to where you can understand the words no matter how fast they fly by is amazing. Second to none. A fee chorus lines were just ok. References BY THE DOZEN. Everyone on the album brought their A game. "Never lose again" and Marsh are immediate favorites… Expand
  99. Traviswinchel
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Easily Em's best work since Recovery. He didn't overthink this one. The beats are amazing and he goes off on pretty much every track.
  100. Cazkhan
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing raps, perfect lyrics, i just loved the way he throw the words. Simply breathtaking
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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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