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6.2

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  • Summary: The ninth full-length studio release for the Detroit rapper features guest appearances from Beyonce, Skylar Grey, Alicia Keys, Kehlani, Phresher, Pink, Ed Sheeran, and X Ambassadors.
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[Chorus: Ed Sheeran] I've been a liar, been a thief Been a lover, been a cheat All my sins need holy water, feel it washing over me Well, little one,... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. XXL
    Jan 4, 2018
    80
    While Revival isn’t the defibrillator that Eminem needed to revive his dominance, the album has enough highlights to maintain decent replay value and enough lyrical miracles to keep mindful rap from totally flat lining. His pen game hasn't lost even half of a step, and he still possesses the neurotic edge that's always made him such a driving force in hip-hop.
  2. RapReviews.com
    Jan 18, 2018
    75
    At least a third of the tracks are songs I could do without. The other two-thirds show that whether you love or hate the modern day Marshall Mathers, he's still as relevant as he ever was.
  3. Paste Magazine
    Dec 15, 2017
    68
    Overall, the album is fairly easy listening.
  4. Pitchfork
    Dec 19, 2017
    50
    While the long tracklist and equally protracted verses make for an exhausting listen, there are rewards for those that endure.
  5. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2018
    40
    Eminem has never sounded more like a man out of time. [Mar 2018, p.107]
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  6. The A.V. Club
    Dec 18, 2017
    33
    Revival isn’t even interesting enough to warrant all of the critical beatdowns it’s taken in its short time in the world. Instead, it’s boring and predictable, which are greater threats to the Eminem legacy than anything else.
  7. Consequence
    Dec 18, 2017
    0
    Revival is the most pleasureless record he’s ever made, so stymied by his worst tendencies that like many other inept apologies from 2017 it only points out how much further he has to go rather than how far he’s come.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 141 out of 260
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 260
  3. Negative: 76 out of 260
  1. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    His least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. TheHis least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get the ratings higher because It deserves more than 6.2.… Expand
  2. ahmadashi
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    A hell of an album hindered by Eminem attempting to please too many people, even for a legend such as himself. However, Walk on water,A hell of an album hindered by Eminem attempting to please too many people, even for a legend such as himself. However, Walk on water, Believe, Chloraseptic, River, Bad Husband, Framed, and, most notably, Castle and Arose have all made me overlook all of the nonesense this album holds within. To be fair to the man, he did say it before the album was even released, " I've tried to put a little something in there for everybody". The problem with that as obvious, as no one walk out of this album without at least liking 3-4 tracks, yet no one really walked out satisfied with the entirety of the album. That is of course, no one but myself. I loved this album.… Expand
  4. Lewisd900
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Best album since the Eminem Show gets better after multiple listens!! This is a different eminem and shows he's matured as marshall mathersBest album since the Eminem Show gets better after multiple listens!! This is a different eminem and shows he's matured as marshall mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!… Expand
  5. ntwinters10
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    I thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and theI thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and the composition was intriguing. Also, some great features by Pink, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Phresher, Beyonce, and X Ambassadors. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for a fun, musically interesting album.… Expand
  6. anyu
    Dec 19, 2017
    5
    I really want to love this album, I can't. I'm torn because I would love to see Eminem's triumphant return.
    Lyrically and technically, he'll    I really want to love this album, I can't. I'm torn because I would love to see Eminem's triumphant return.
    Lyrically and technically, he'll always be one of the greatest of all time and glimpses of his genius are certainly visible at times. Unfortunately, many of the songs are so poorly produced, sampled and dialed in that it really kills the overall flow of the album. One would wish Rick Rubin to sit back and let Dr. Dre take control.
    What I do appreciate about this effort is Eminem's matured outlook and perspectives. We can't expect him to make the music he made as a young man now that he's in his mid-40s. I just wish that his more powerful and important messages (Trump, racism etc) were met with a better sound and not some pop garbage hook out of the can.
    Eminem can do better, I strongly believe that he just needs a different kind of team behind his productions. I sure hope we get a chance to find out... Though, that may take another three to four years.

    Best Songs:
    Tragic Endings feat. Skylar Grey
    Castle
    Arose

    Worst Songs:
    Offended
    Untouchable    … Expand
  7. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    3
    Worst Eminem album ever.Also the worst collaborates.Please dont listen to the stupid stans who praise this album is nothing but a cornyWorst Eminem album ever.Also the worst collaborates.Please dont listen to the stupid stans who praise this album is nothing but a corny Recovery clone.It hurts to say but this album is a waste of time.… Expand
  8. mewtooooooooo
    Jan 10, 2022
    0
    Очередной альбом тупой американской шлюхи, еще и тряпка половая на обложке

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