Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. 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 mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!
  2. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    This is actually a good album. Some people expect Eminem to be X, other people expect him to be Y, and other people expect him to be Z, and they always have an excuse to criticize him and not let him be the undoubtedly greatest again. The truth is that he's the greatest, either if you want to accept it or not.
  3. Macrofficial
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    This album is underrated and overhated. Yes, there are couple bad songs in this album, like Chloraseptic's very sloppy flow or Believe's average lyrics, the album overall is quite solid. The best songs on this album would have to be Walk On Water, Castle, and Arose
  4. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    7
    I dont think this album is perfect, but it's definitely not as bad as many people have made it out to be. The only real song on here i find uninteresting is Untouchable mostly due to Em's delivery, other than that, every other song is perfectly fine. Sure, they aren't his best songs, but they're still good songs.
  5. Ray13
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This is one of Eminem’s best album’s to date. It has both the playful side of Slim Shady and the thoughtful and mature side of Marshall Mathers. With a very interesting blend of modern and classic beats. Definitely a great album, been listening to it on repeat since it came out!
  6. Mixotrof
    Dec 15, 2017
    7
    This album has a lot of enjoyable songs, like Castle,Arose and Framed,but not that good production on some songs and sometimes very dumb lyrics are the reason this is only a 7. Overall,a OK album.
  7. IvanCRJ
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Surely not Marshall's best but this project is undoubtedly solid, the wide variety of styles works as a compilation of his 20-year career, having 90's, 2000's, and 2010 Eminem in there. Overall with a much mature tone, as anticipated. Well crafted, quality album.
  8. louiswisey
    Dec 18, 2017
    9
    Very good album, could argue it has been the best album since the Eminem show, all songs are catchy and many have been produced greatly. worst song is the song with pink.It has been very badly promoted and he should fire Rosenburg and get a new marketing team. overall very good album.
  9. EndoveProduct
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    It may be a side step from his last 3 efforts, but it's still a joy to listen to the rap god.

    His new track Believe explains it perfectly... "But how do you keep up the pace and the hunger pains once you've won the race? When that pool of exhaust is cooling off Cause you don't got nothing left to prove at all 'Cause you done already hit them with the coup de grâce" I    It may be a side step from his last 3 efforts, but it's still a joy to listen to the rap god.

    His new track Believe explains it perfectly...

    "But how do you keep up the pace and the hunger pains once you've won the race?

    When that pool of exhaust is cooling off

    Cause you don't got nothing left to prove at all

    'Cause you done already hit them with the coup de grâce"

    I mean, in all seriousness, what else could he do? We got about 5 more serious Em tracks, a few goofy ones, a few political tracks, radio friendly ones and even a trap song.

    Just imagine being Em and having to make an album that appeals to fans of his older music, Relapse and his newer "pop/rock" type tracks.

    Like it or not, he received a bunch of new fans when he released Recovery and he needs to appeal to everyone

    Literally gotten impossible to please all his fans.

    But as a fan, I'm enjoying this album.    … Expand
  10. SuchiB14
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    Despite the fact that this is definitely not his best work, his lyrical talent and the skill that is displayed when spitting his raps is clearly visible on this recent album. I may be biased because I'm a huge EMINEM fan, but Revival has fire: Walk on Water, River, Arose, Like Home and Framed are a few of the best songs on the album. Eminem delves into political rap, horrorcore and looksDespite the fact that this is definitely not his best work, his lyrical talent and the skill that is displayed when spitting his raps is clearly visible on this recent album. I may be biased because I'm a huge EMINEM fan, but Revival has fire: Walk on Water, River, Arose, Like Home and Framed are a few of the best songs on the album. Eminem delves into political rap, horrorcore and looks into his regrets and struggles of his past in songs like Arose (Great song). This album is awesome and I recommend Revival to anyone who is a fan of rap that you can hear the words to or is a fan of rap that has taste (unlike most of rap these days i.e. **** like mumble rap) or to anyone who is looking for some good music.… Expand
  11. StayClassie
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    *Only rating this album a 10 to offset the 0's, how can you even rate an album a zero*
    Is this Eminem's best? No that bar has been set too high. Is this Eminem's worst? No that bar has been set too low. While some tweaks should have been made we definitely have a quality album from 45 year old Marshall Mathers who has already proved everything he has to prove. If the changes were made    *Only rating this album a 10 to offset the 0's, how can you even rate an album a zero*
    Is this Eminem's best? No that bar has been set too high. Is this Eminem's worst? No that bar has been set too low. While some tweaks should have been made we definitely have a quality album from 45 year old Marshall Mathers who has already proved everything he has to prove. If the changes were made such as, changing the chorus on "Offended", removing "Untouchable", removing or tweaking "Heat," changing the structure on "Need Me" (I think Em's content is solid), or even adding Rihanna instead of Pink and removal of both Intro tracks, I think we would have a 13-14 song album that would've been a 10 out of 10 and not dragging on constantly. This would have also drawn more focus to the amazing end tracks.
    This album is a little bit of every Eminem style with tracks for everyone. Normal fans should find a few tracks they like and a few tracks they don't like. Stans, however, will love how it features basically every style of Eminem, even him trying some new. While it seems as if there is no clear theme present there is. The theme is Eminem and his style throughout his career, and struggling to find his style. The album opens with Em admitting he hasn't been his best lately, he's not God, he's flawed but he's going to Revive himself and find himself. From this point on we have Em taking us through every style of his career. He's experimenting with today's trap music on "Believe" and "Chloraseptic." We get hints of Encore Eminem on "Untouchable." As always Recovery Eminem is present on any song with a pop collab, except now the lines are sharper. The Eminem Show Eminem comes out for the political track "Like Home." Any Eminem song with a rock sample can be traced to Rick Ruben and MMLP, this is the case on "Remind Me" and "Heat." Eminem even revisits the Relapse era, with a touch of SSLP on "Framed." Throughout the album we have Em attempting to do this with all these different styles and by the end have Eminem REVIVING himself and finally saying what he wants to say and saying it how he wants to say it. The album itself can be summed up by the last 3 tracks: In Your Head, Castle, and Arose. Castle and Arose are meant to go together and are up there with the all time great Eminem tracks, and are the most meaningful tracks we've seen from Eminem in a while. The style is on par with The Eminem Show but the content reminds me of "Beautiful." Just like on Relapse the whole rest of the album seems completely different and then we get to the end and here we have Em being introspective saying hey I've been at my lowest, I was almost done ten years ago, and it's amazing how I've been able to come back and put out 4 more albums even if they're not up to everyone's standards but I'm here now and I'm finally just now starting to feel myself again and feel something with my music. If nothing else Revival or at least the last two tracks can be a Revival of Eminem's energy and putting all he has into his music again.
    While many were hoping Revival would be Eminem returning to when he was releasing the best stuff he ever has, it is instead about Eminem struggling to get back to that point, and then at the end FINALLY finding himself again as we are about to enter a new era of Eminem as the old one is now thrown out. We are given a new artist here, and I truly think Eminem's next album, whenever it does come out, will finally be on the same pedestal as the Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show.    … Expand
  12. Hypocritics1
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    99% of Eminem albums are underappreciated when they first come out. Outside of The Eminem Show, I think every Eminem album has received scathing initial reviews, which later proved to be too hasty. I love Framed, Believe, Arose, Castle, Tragic Endings, Remind Me, and hell even the Ed Sheeran feature made for a decent tune. People will come around, just wait.
  13. Nitik
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Great album.
    There is something for everyone on this record.
    So not everyone wonna like every song on it but you can't deny that some of the tracks are lit.
    Good lyrics and overall a solid storytelling and beats.
  14. peches
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Maybe not a perfect 10/10 but hopefully this helps balance the negative reviews given by the far right.
    Yes, this album does contain political songs. However, this is not a completely political album.
    Give this album a listen from beginning to end without skipping a song. If you don't like the album, give it another listen with an open mind. I promise it will grown on you. Don't just    Maybe not a perfect 10/10 but hopefully this helps balance the negative reviews given by the far right.
    Yes, this album does contain political songs. However, this is not a completely political album.

    Give this album a listen from beginning to end without skipping a song. If you don't like the album, give it another listen with an open mind. I promise it will grown on you. Don't just listen to it for the beats. Listen to the lyrics, you won't be disappointed.

    The best thing about this album is that there will at least be a few songs you will like depending on your favorite Eminem era. Love SSLP, MMLP, and TES? There will probably be a couple of songs you will love. Like Relapse? There's a song that feels taken directly from that album. Revival is probably closest to Recovery and MMLP2.    … Expand
  15. serdavos
    Dec 15, 2017
    7
    Far from his best work, this album was damaged by the attempt to satisfy too many people, almost as if there were several album concepts and he decided to go with all of them. There was a little bit for everyone except for the Slim Shady fans who can't seem to understand that the man is getting too old for that high pitched voiced and that content. Eminem is still lyrically and technicallyFar from his best work, this album was damaged by the attempt to satisfy too many people, almost as if there were several album concepts and he decided to go with all of them. There was a little bit for everyone except for the Slim Shady fans who can't seem to understand that the man is getting too old for that high pitched voiced and that content. Eminem is still lyrically and technically insane and was very entertaining for most of the 19 tracks (indeed there are a few disposable songs). He has been getting mixed reviews from his fans since The Eminem Show and will continue to get said reviews unless he brings back his old content which, even though I prefer his older work, doesn't fit the mature rapper picture.… Expand
  16. Hellme
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    It's that kinda album that takes time and couple listens to grow on you , definitely not his best but indeed a good album, couple of production problems and couple of meh and bad songs other than that it's great
  17. brianethridge
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Although Eminem will never be able to top MMLP or The Eminem Show, this album is just as good, if not better, than all of his other albums. The best part about this album is Eminem shows off all of his styles. Regardless of what past Eminem album you have loved, Eminem will have at least a few tracks on this album that you'll love. And if you're a pure Eminem fan, you'll love almost EVERYAlthough Eminem will never be able to top MMLP or The Eminem Show, this album is just as good, if not better, than all of his other albums. The best part about this album is Eminem shows off all of his styles. Regardless of what past Eminem album you have loved, Eminem will have at least a few tracks on this album that you'll love. And if you're a pure Eminem fan, you'll love almost EVERY track.

    Throughout the album I had chills and I love that it ends with Arose, which is one of the best songs he has ever written and recorded. If you're a true Stan, there's no way Arose couldn't have brought a tear to your eye.    … Expand
  18. bigboin22
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Whilst this album's got its fair share of peaks and valleys, the highs outweigh the lows by a lot. It definitely requires multiple listens to soak in all of the content. At first I was disappointed after having anticipated this for over four years, but I'm well satisfied with what I have now. Hopefully he doesn't go on another multi-year hiatus before the release of his next project. ThisWhilst this album's got its fair share of peaks and valleys, the highs outweigh the lows by a lot. It definitely requires multiple listens to soak in all of the content. At first I was disappointed after having anticipated this for over four years, but I'm well satisfied with what I have now. Hopefully he doesn't go on another multi-year hiatus before the release of his next project. This album has something for every Eminem fan, but in doing that it lacks a sense of cohesiveness that a regular album would deliver. Go into the album with an open mind and do your best to ignore to blind hate being thrown around by Trump supporters.

    Favourite tracks: Castle + Arose, Believe, Chloraseptic, River, Like Home, Tragic Endings, Nowhere Fast, Offended, In Your Head.

    (Rating this a 10 to offset the blind 0's)    … Expand
  19. insidiousfan
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    i love this album, its not his best work but it come's pretty damn close! Revival is the perfect combination of rap,pop and somethime's even rock. the real slim shady is definitely back!
  20. Rastin
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This is the best album I've heard this year. The lyrics are great and both rhymes and flows are amazing. All those who don't like the album don't know anything about hip hop.
  21. TratMan73
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    For all you haters... Here are 3 reasons why this is a great album

    1. Lyrically Eminem is on fire and rapping better than he ever has. This guys has mastered the art. I can guarantee most who heard the album, have not carefully listened to this album. 2. The content of the album is meaningful. Eminem has always kept growing and maturing over the years. He's now talking about social    For all you haters... Here are 3 reasons why this is a great album

    1. Lyrically Eminem is on fire and rapping better than he ever has. This guys has mastered the art. I can guarantee most who heard the album, have not carefully listened to this album.

    2. The content of the album is meaningful. Eminem has always kept growing and maturing over the years. He's now talking about social issues relevant to the worked in the way he knows best. If you're too ignorant to hear that, and understand the content, then maybe give it another listen and truly dissect what he is saying.
    AND
    If you are still waiting to hear what you heard on the Slim Shady LP, or the Marshal Mathers LP, then find someone else to listen to. Who the hell wants to hear a 45 year old rapping about the same thing he did in his twenties.

    3. Collaborations. Yes, there are some typical collaborations that I expected such as Skyler Grey, and Pink, but he going out on a limb on this album with unexpected artists such as Ed Sheeran, Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, and the alternative band X Ambassadors. These are some awesome.    … Expand
  22. yakussoku
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    o álbum é bom do começo ao fim e quem não gostou é porque não ouviu direito e não soube apreciar esta obra de arte que vai do rap ao rock ao pop e ainda conta com várias participações ícones
  23. AnikiTaka
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    I never seen an community such stupid that right now, this album is literally one of the most authentic, honest and good album of Eminem, the perfect mixed between old and New Eminem's style.
  24. pechancho01
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This album is very tricky people , at first listen i am 90% sure that you will say "this is trash" but listen every song minimun 3 times and you will see how things change, at first i hated it but now im loving it

    this has everything : you liked Recovery? Tragic endings,Like Home, Nowhere fast(tragic endings even has his recovery voice), you liked Relapse? Offended,Framed and has 2    This album is very tricky people , at first listen i am 90% sure that you will say "this is trash" but listen every song minimun 3 times and you will see how things change, at first i hated it but now im loving it

    this has everything :
    you liked Recovery? Tragic endings,Like Home, Nowhere fast(tragic endings even has his recovery voice), you liked Relapse? Offended,Framed and has 2 trap vibe songs Chloraseptic and Believe (awesome songs) what more do you want? awesome album ! (but Need me ft pink is trash )    … Expand
  25. themrmohr
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is the best album he's made since The Eminem Show. It has a great mix of all of his different styles while at the same time making the album feel very well put together by having every song flow very well between each other. 10/10
  26. nandoxfl
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I like the lyrics and production on some songs like Believe, Offended, Framed and River, but on others the are very dull and dumb. Not like his other albums, but this is quite good.
  27. CityOfGodPulpF
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Still listening but anyone giving this a 0 or 10 just dumb. There are some lines that should of not made it and should of been some ill production from guys like Alchemist, Preemo, Madlib, Statik, ApolloBrown and guys like this but it's still a solid B-
  28. mboner1
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    All these dumbass "reviewers" saying the album is wack. Either closeted trump supporters or people that have listened to it once and consider it "reviewed". You know what the saying is.. Rappers rap and critics.., well they aren't relevant any more.
  29. TigerPenguin123
    Dec 18, 2017
    7
    Chase McMullen from the 405 (never heard of them until now) writes an article trashing Eminem a week before Revival and then surprise, surprise he doesn't like this album and calls it his worst ever... The internet gives, um, *cough* "journalists" like this a voice and it's a shame. First of all this isn't nearly as bad as Encore. Is it Em's best album? No it's not even close. But it isn'tChase McMullen from the 405 (never heard of them until now) writes an article trashing Eminem a week before Revival and then surprise, surprise he doesn't like this album and calls it his worst ever... The internet gives, um, *cough* "journalists" like this a voice and it's a shame. First of all this isn't nearly as bad as Encore. Is it Em's best album? No it's not even close. But it isn't his worst. There are about 6-7 very solid songs on this album and even the lowest points are still (at least lyrically) better than ANY of the new rappers for the most part. Kids listen to Lil Pump, Lil Yachti, and 21 Savage and think they know lyrics or good music and it's LAUGHABLE. This album is good not great. I could personally do without any of the "pop" tracks with the exception of Remind Me. Believe, Framed, Offended, Heat, and Chloraspetic are good solid traditional Eminem wordplay songs. I can do without the politics but that has to do with any musician regardless of political alignment. And then pop songs everyone complains about are products of our generation i.e. most people seem to not care about lyrics (see opinion above.) Castle and Arose are also two pretty good heart felt songs with good messages and typical Em style. I do think this album is all over the place and there are a lot of samples. I didn't as I mentioned enjoy some of the more politically driven songs because I enjoy music as an escape. Personally the more poppy songs aren't for me but it gave me enough enjoyment and I can appreciate the effort and still overall ability of Eminem as a rapper.

    If you really don't like this album that's your opinion but at least form one that doesn't seem so misguided or premeditated. However, I think for those who prefer today's music to say Em is "washed up" is a joke because again - lyrical ability and flow are what make the best rappers great and Em still has that in spades. Decent album 7 out of 10. Not the greatest but not complete trash like people like Chase want to label it.    … Expand
  30. azalblaze
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    The album is a masterpiece... No rapper ever will give u such a heartfelt record! Even after 20 years being in the game... He's not compromising with his pen, and actually, he spit fire on the trap beats and mumble beats as well, which shows that he has changed with time! On tracks like castle / arose beautiful story telling is there, he outclassed rapgod on offended! Tragic endings is theThe album is a masterpiece... No rapper ever will give u such a heartfelt record! Even after 20 years being in the game... He's not compromising with his pen, and actually, he spit fire on the trap beats and mumble beats as well, which shows that he has changed with time! On tracks like castle / arose beautiful story telling is there, he outclassed rapgod on offended! Tragic endings is the best collab with Skylar till date! Need me is best collab with pink till date! Like home shud be made the national anthem of USA ! He's got the balls to go against the atrocities faced by black ppl on the song "untouchable" no celebrity of his status will ever speak about things he did on this album!… Expand
  31. angeloortega
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This album includes a lot of different Eminem styles, great lyrically and shows a more mature Eminem. Full of nostalgia and retrospective on what has been a great career
  32. wayniac41
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    Rating this a 10 to offset the 0's. Though I would still say it is at least an 8/10. I truly do not understand the overly negative response. There are a few misses. I don't like the song with Pink or Tragic Endings, but the rest of the album is fantastic. I know people do not like the choppy flow, but that is the word play and technical skill of Eminem. It is amazing to hear him fit wordsRating this a 10 to offset the 0's. Though I would still say it is at least an 8/10. I truly do not understand the overly negative response. There are a few misses. I don't like the song with Pink or Tragic Endings, but the rest of the album is fantastic. I know people do not like the choppy flow, but that is the word play and technical skill of Eminem. It is amazing to hear him fit words together like puzzles. Even if you don't like it you have to admit there aren't many who can do that as well as Eminem. This is a different Eminem album, and it does grow on you the more you listen to it. Would I rate it in his top 3 albums, no. But when you have had the career he has it is impossible for every album to have the same impact. Also, please stop throwing out if you like this album you are a Stan and would like anything. I simply enjoy the album!… Expand
  33. Emmy
    Dec 19, 2017
    9
    Lyrically em still got it, it's got every aspect of eminem in this album. The slim shady alter ego is present in songs like framed, heat, you got marshal in songs like bad husband, castle, and eminem in tracks like walk on water, and believe. It's a good album overall except you don't like the direction of is production, too much of rock arena kind of beats.
  34. blahhhh
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This album is a lot of fun, and I'm glad I bought it on launch day. So far my favorite songs are "offended", "framed", "castle" and "believe".

    I'm surprised the critics are giving it mixed reviews. I'm having a lot of fun listening to it!
  35. TheCriticReview
    Dec 25, 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 mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!
  36. Shayanshafy78
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Realy good....best rapper ever! All haters are pissed and now they are rating low!
  37. rhvn2018
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    No artist with a 20 year old career can do what Em can do. His lyricism, flow and message is on point. This album really grows on you. Don't sleep on it.
  38. VirangaPerera
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This is the best eminem album in years.This is the best album since relapse.The beats,flow and all things are great. But i think the album needs dr.dre's production. Rick rubin is okay.but i love dre. this album have very different versions of eminem. Arose is the best track in my opinion.
  39. Fanzon
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Not a 10 but this is needed to balance reviews. I thought this album was amazing. This album has songs for all kinds of Eminem fans. Tracks like Heat and Framed are for the Slim Shady fans. Castle and Arose are for Marshall Mathers fans. Songs like Untouchable and Like Home are for fans of political Eminem fans. But people still aren't happy. I feel a lot of people went into this albumNot a 10 but this is needed to balance reviews. I thought this album was amazing. This album has songs for all kinds of Eminem fans. Tracks like Heat and Framed are for the Slim Shady fans. Castle and Arose are for Marshall Mathers fans. Songs like Untouchable and Like Home are for fans of political Eminem fans. But people still aren't happy. I feel a lot of people went into this album expecting to hate it just because he is not 90s and 2000's Eminem. His writing is better than ever and he still knows how to spit fire (listen to the end of Offended). It could have used some rappers doing some verses but the features do fine for what the songs were trying to do. The last 2 songs make me tear up every time i listen do them, 2 new Eminem classics. I feel this album is just as good, if not better than the modern Eminem albums (Relapse-). Love it.… Expand
  40. Wokeupstillking
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    This album is a great comeback of the king!!!
  41. importscos
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Best album since the Eminem Show. Tank you Marshall, you incredible and the best
  42. Gedas
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    I don't know what people were expecting from this album but more I listen to it the better it gets.. I NEVER pay for albums but with the quality of this one, I had to buy it. It met my expectations. I assume the better you are people don't appreciate you and take the good albums for granted. 10/10 RAP GOD IS BACK!!
  43. doobladoo
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With each album, Eminem brings something new to the table. If you're only a fan of his first three albums then most likely you will not enjoy this one. However, as a fan of most of his work I thoroughly enjoyed Revival. The album closes out on two great tracks that tug at the heartstrings depicting Eminem's literal revival in the relapse era. This does not seem to be the last album of his career as he continues to function like a rhyme factory. Perhaps running out of things to rap about but even if Eminem releases an album rapping about literally nothing the lyricism will still be great.… Expand
  44. doomthejoker
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    Solid album and get's better with every listen. Was the first Em album I didn't initially click with but once I took a second listen I loved it. As he has a track for everyone the initial listen can be overwhelming but its a grower of an album.
  45. encoregaga
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Querido theeminemshowfã,
    Revival não foi feita pra você. Nunca vai ser pra você. Eu não espero que você entenda o quão emocional, poderoso e marcante ele é. Eu literalmente não espero que você ache o melhor album do Eminem. Eu não espero que a sua opinião concorde com a minha, REVIVAL É RESISTÊNCIA
  46. Helenm17
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Great comeback, especially castle and arose, amazing closing songs, only thing missing is a Ken Kaniff skit, would loved to hear Ken on the album. Amazing.
  47. ShadowFirze
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    The album contains a lot of high-points and some pretty average tracks. IMO the highs makes up for the lows. The album is packed with a bunch of nice punchlines and wordplay, and in true Eminem fashion it also contains some very graphic and gut wrenching imagery.
  48. FutureDiary805
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    I am extremely surprised by this album. The first two single releases "Walk On Water" and "Untouchable" seemed a little different to me and I was a little scared. I do enjoy them now though because they sound very good with the rest of the album as a whole. If Eminem never mentioned Donald Trump everyone would be riding the wave of this album like the second coming of christ. Eminem stillI am extremely surprised by this album. The first two single releases "Walk On Water" and "Untouchable" seemed a little different to me and I was a little scared. I do enjoy them now though because they sound very good with the rest of the album as a whole. If Eminem never mentioned Donald Trump everyone would be riding the wave of this album like the second coming of christ. Eminem still has the real lyrical ability he always has and actually sounds more lyrical than some of his past releases in some songs. His word play is great and flow is also great. It feels like this album is a refined style of all three of his past releases. He even manages to put a few gems on here that reminded me of his early styles like "The Eminem Show" and "MMLP". The standout songs for me were "Arose", "Framed", "Believe", "Chloraseptic" and "River". I usually dislike the pop features he has but they make a lot of these songs sound even better. "River" is a good example of what a hip hop song can gain from a well used chorus from a pop or contemporary folk artist. His last few albums since "Relapse" left me hungry for more because I felt like Eminem could have added something more to those projects. I feel extremely satisfied this time around. Eminem really outdid himself for the first time in a very long time and I hope everyone else can enjoy it as much as I have been. Definitely worth a purchase. Side note. I disliked tragic endings and nowhere fast, they weren't exactly bad, just not my style.… Expand
  49. Srecocovic
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I dont get all those people who expect Em to rap like he did 20y ago. Are you the same person you were 20y ago?
    To be fair there are 1 or 2 songs that drag the score down but overall its a pretty good LP.
    As for the features to me personally Khelani outperformed all the others.
    Castle and arose, what a way to end.
  50. JoeTG
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Eminem is back and better than ever with his fair share of comedy in songs like Offended and heartfelt messages in songs like Arose and Bad Husband. This album has a hint of each one of his former albums in it, so it is perfect for Eminem fans. It reaches out into other fans with pop features from Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran as well
  51. FightDaGudFight
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    This album is really good. People just want some LIl Pump or LIl uzi vert **** that's why they're hating. Eminem's bars, flows, topics, and energy is on another level in this album. If you came into it expecting a bunch of Lose Yourselfs or Rap Gods then you'll be very disappointed. You can tell who really likes music and who just wants another pop banger by their opinion on REVIVAL. ThisThis album is really good. People just want some LIl Pump or LIl uzi vert **** that's why they're hating. Eminem's bars, flows, topics, and energy is on another level in this album. If you came into it expecting a bunch of Lose Yourselfs or Rap Gods then you'll be very disappointed. You can tell who really likes music and who just wants another pop banger by their opinion on REVIVAL. This album is at least a 7/10 AT THE MINIMUM (personally I give it 9/10).… Expand
  52. Riael_Kratek
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Out of 19 songs there are only three songs that I will download to my playlist, TES and MMLP level on that note, far behind REC with 15/17.

    Why do I rate it 10/10 though? Am I drunk? No. These three songs are the ones that I like. The others are targeted towards other people. This album is a sword with two edges. There are songs for EVERYONE, whether you are a fan of Slim Shady,    Out of 19 songs there are only three songs that I will download to my playlist, TES and MMLP level on that note, far behind REC with 15/17.

    Why do I rate it 10/10 though? Am I drunk?
    No. These three songs are the ones that I like. The others are targeted towards other people.

    This album is a sword with two edges.
    There are songs for EVERYONE, whether you are a fan of Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers or Eminem, be it that your favorite album is TES, SSLP, MMLP or any other, you WILL find something that you will like.

    There's even stuff for people who are crazy enough to like trap beats or who are fans of P!nk! **** knows where the industry is heading because I don't.

    BECAUSE this has songs for everyone, many people will hate it, or many people will give it a mixed review, but keep in mind.

    This isn't because certain songs are bad (Although the P!nk one is SERIOUSLY questionable) but because they didn't get MORE of what they love.

    I wish there were 19 songs like Castle, but the fact that there aren't doesn't make it bad at all, and I am not saying it is excellent an excellent album just because I like Castle.

    I'm saying it's 10/10 because that one guy who always complains there's no Relapse 2 got his Framed.
    Those that liked Recovery got Tragic Endings, Offended is faster than Rap God and WHY THE HELL IS THE REVIVAL (INTERLUDE) NOT A FULL SONG?

    You get your Shady in Offended and if you like the trash that goes on as "rap" nowadays, Chloraseptic will show you that while you are entitled to an opinion, there's much better to be had.

    Not everybody relates to Untouchable and Like Home, but you've surely heard the samples from Remind Me and In Your Head before... and hopefully we won't hear Rick Rubin too much in the future!

    The fact that the letter I doesn't have a dot above it when it is not capitalized is ANNOYING, but not as much as people who didn't like the accents in Relapse, you caught that one in Heat, did you not?

    There was a "2" going on in the medicine advertising of Revival. It better be CD 2 or the second album coming, because THIS IS GOOD.

    Go on every song in particular and see the people saying "This is my favorite", "This is so good", "This is great".

    "Y is decent but it doesn't compare to X" is simply stupid. Listen to Castle, it's EXACTLY the mindset that Eminem did not like back with Infinite.

    Being compared to someone else is an insult, even if that someone else is yourself.

    Just go ahead and say that you don't have any reason and rated the album badly because you felt like it. There's nothing stopping you from listening to TES or whatever else you want more of. This was never supposed to TES.

    This is Curtain Call 2.0 more than it is a a standalone album, and it does it in a great way and it's a popular thought that as a final album this would be a golden mausoleum.

    But in Arose he's out of the bathroom, he picked up the script, he's readying his voice.

    There's more to come.    … Expand
  53. lucasquaresma
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Muito foda Álbum, olha que estava receoso, pois não tinha curtido a primeira musica. Enterrou os haters! Hahaha. O instrumental está muito bom, as participações está Super fodas! Alias, a fãbase do Trump deve está dando vermelho, Bebes chorões!
  54. choksondick
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Okay so REVIVAL is not the Em's one of the best work,but i can surely say that it is one of the best since eminem show,you can actually see the different sides of Eminem,the album is getting hate because eminem was not aggresive like what he had done in MMLP ,SSLP,and Eminem show.Buyt thet need to understand that he is not in his 30's anymore..he is changed,and matured,,and he can never goOkay so REVIVAL is not the Em's one of the best work,but i can surely say that it is one of the best since eminem show,you can actually see the different sides of Eminem,the album is getting hate because eminem was not aggresive like what he had done in MMLP ,SSLP,and Eminem show.Buyt thet need to understand that he is not in his 30's anymore..he is changed,and matured,,and he can never go back to his MMLP days..even if he wanted to...… Expand
  55. iamluiz
    Dec 19, 2017
    8
    Not a bad album. Lots of people are criticizing it based on Eminem's actions, and not on the album itself. Most of the people here, I bet, didn't even listen to the record.
  56. ryanuk86
    Dec 18, 2017
    7
    Text required but I just want to leave a score. I have nothing impactful to say regarding this album.... Arh still need to add a few more words because apparently that was enough in the first place...
  57. dvaispapir17
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    It would be a good album, if it was’t Eminem. Eminem is an artist, who should be on higher level. There are few good songs(River, Believe), but Revival is worse in comparison with previous albums
  58. ilyavladimirov
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    great album!! I have listened to the whole album like three times and I am still repeating it til now. The album is considered a masterpiece to anyone who listens to Eminem for a long time and has good knowledge of the problems which he talks about in his songs.
  59. Joshua0813
    Dec 23, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid offering from eminem after in my opinion his last album w was a dud. Obviously there will be protest votes but overall a great album. Walk on water, castles, river and arose are all excellent in their own rite. Believe, offended, and chloraseptic are all show casing his punchlines. Like home is a poppy dis to Donald trump. Untouchable the first half use actually garbage in my opinion but the second half is good. Framed is his return too relapse. I can understand the complaints of it not being consistent it definitely is an attempt to appeal too everyone. In my head is another good song similar to walk on water. The rapping is top notch.

    "I'm that unrealistic prayer answered
    And I'ma get you jacked up
    like you're tryin' to fix a flat, uh
    When you struggle with despair (da spare)"- believe

    Insinuations are placed in little riddles and poems
    "Left on your pillow in hopes, that when you get home
    You'll get the hint, ho: I'm in your window(innuendo)"- framed

    ""But you kill each other, facts
    You peel each other's caps, for silly stuff like hats”
    Single mother strugglin’ through substance abuse
    While people with nothin' to lose shoot each other for shoes"-untouchable

    "Man, in my younger days
    That dream was so much fun to chase
    It's like I run in place
    While this **** dangled in front of my face
    But how do you keep up the pace
    And the hunger pains once you've won the race?
    When that fuel exhaust is coolin' off
    'Cause you don't got nothin' left to prove at all
    'Cause you done already hit 'em with the coup de grâce"- believe

    "Go to war with me, you'll end up blew to Timbuktu
    I send at you a ten-ton nuke like Kim Jong-Un
    And end up ruinin' your career
    But when all is said and done
    And at the end of my run I'll just rewind clocks, forever young
    Make time stop, will I ever fall off? That day will never come
    'Til the pine box, **** **** you! I'm better than I ever was
    'Til the bomb drops, hope it never does
    But I'm not gonna sweat it 'cause
    This world's screwed, it's already ****ed
    And I'm on top, so everyone's just—"-nowhere fast

    Overall a good offering and better than some of his more recent work    … Expand
  60. Midnightking
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Aside from perhaps, Need Me and Remind Me, I honestly can't think of a bad song on there. The occasional corny line is more than made up for with the lyrical fortitude of songs like Walk on Water, Untouchable,Arose, bad Husband or Castle. The production is very diverse, Mathers goes rapping on snares that are typical of trap music to rapping on a rock-rap beat on songs like Untouchable,Aside from perhaps, Need Me and Remind Me, I honestly can't think of a bad song on there. The occasional corny line is more than made up for with the lyrical fortitude of songs like Walk on Water, Untouchable,Arose, bad Husband or Castle. The production is very diverse, Mathers goes rapping on snares that are typical of trap music to rapping on a rock-rap beat on songs like Untouchable, for instance. His flow is similarly also similarly diversified. Overall a good album, some songs like Believe or River may take on or 2 listens to grow on you.… Expand
  61. bonyjose
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    cant understand the hate towards it, one of the best works of Eminem lately. The people are used to the medicocre pop cra*p for too long that they cant understand good music now, i guess thats why all the hate towards revival is coming from, again great album and he's still the GOAT! .
  62. TheKillerNL
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This album is Awesome love it! Can't stop listening to Castle and Arose they are the best IMO Offended is faster than Rap god that's just insane! I dont know why ppl are hatin on it!
  63. sembarelds
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This is a whole other side of eminem. A very different sound, i have seen people be mad about this album, and i understand why.. He has changed drastically but most of the tracks on here are very good, some even great. I did not expect Em and Ed to mix well, but they absolutely did. I love everything on here apart from chloraseptic. Thanks Em
  64. BRBY
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Best album since Relapse. Theres something for every fan of Eminem on this album. You Like SSLP-TES Eminem? Its on here. Relapse-MMLP2 Eminem? Here too.
  65. 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, 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 aA 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
  66. beast62387
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    First off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and inFirst off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and in doing so I generally liked most of the songs since they showed a little bit of every side.

    By not picking a single direction however, I think it leaves more room for fans of his NOT to like the album. If fans were looking for a more raw Em, they will only find it in a few songs and say the rest of the album is trash.

    Basically if you're not completely shuttered to a specific style of EM, I think you'll find the album generally enjoyable, as it gives a variety of content and styles while enjoying MM doing what he does best with lyrics. If you're looking for a specific style of Eminem then you may find this album lacking in many areas.

    Regardless I feel overall it's worth a listen, especially in an era where I feel like the lack of skill with lyrics is particularly lacking.    … Expand
  67. Adz166
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us" Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us"

    Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is bad I would recommended loading up the lyrics on Genius.com and then have your mind blown.    … Expand
  68. syhpay
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place,    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place, it's more like one song divided on pieces.    … Expand
  69. jeremy38
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Je mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pasJe mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pas bonne. Assez de cette combinaison Rap/Rock, elle n'est pas nécessaire, sur des sons comme Believe, Framed, Castle, Arose tu frôles la perfection. Je crois toujours en toi Eminem, tu es toujours autant sincère et tu mets toujours autant tes tripes dans tes sons, merci pour ta carrière.… Expand
  70. abrahamjmr
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This may not be his best album but it's indeed a great body of work. This will probably turn into a cult classic just like Relapse did. Tracks like Nowhere Fast, Heat, Remind Me and Believe are among the highs on the effort.
  71. Anonymous_2
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Great album overall. Not the best work of eminem but not the worst either. Great replay value
  72. sachith08
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    Em has always been political, Em has always been controversial. People says this is not good because they are only here for songs like Love the way you lie or Monster. They are the people most likely to skip songs searching for some hip beat and chart topping songs, but not for the meaning and the reality.
  73. 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 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, musicallyI 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
  74. Touchking
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores albúns do ano. Parcerias perfeitas e músicas muito fortes. Ele veio para dominar. E para quem não gosta, atura ou surta.
  75. Danila12
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! Just wow! REVIVAL is the most strong Eminem’s work since The Eminem Show or Recovery! There are Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers together. Speechless. Thank You, Em! 99/100… Expand
  76. maasvlak
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can'tThis is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can't really understand why people only think of Eminem from years back and comparing now with the past. Back in the days.. back in the days coca cola had a different taste as well. Times are changed, people change, put yourself in the perspective. Eminem is one of few artists that are positively growing and make beautiful things. This is modern poetry, this is modern music art. This is Hop Hop. Eminem and everyone who worked on this album, thank you. Respect.… Expand
  77. Soul_Intent
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    Best album since Eminem Show to me.Revival contains music for everyone and that's why it is better than his last three albums but from the other hand many people didn't get enough their type of Marshall's music so they leave mixed or bad reviews.I hope that Revival won't be underrated as much as MMLP2 though
  78. Abdoxox
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    I have listened to the whole album like three times and I am still repeating it til now. The album is considered a masterpiece to anyone who listens to Eminem for a long time and has good knowledge of the problems which he talks about in his songs. 90% of the album is about him and his personal life and he was so emotional at sometimes it can almost make you cry. Speaking of kids theseI have listened to the whole album like three times and I am still repeating it til now. The album is considered a masterpiece to anyone who listens to Eminem for a long time and has good knowledge of the problems which he talks about in his songs. 90% of the album is about him and his personal life and he was so emotional at sometimes it can almost make you cry. Speaking of kids these days who listen to rap and hip-hop only because of the cool beat and they know nothing and understand **** you can say the album is trash, you can say Eminem is washed up, say whatever you want because Eminem’s songs aren’t for people with dicks in their heads.

    and like what he said
    "I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength, So let 'em Bics raise 'cause I came with 5'9" but I feel like I'm 6'8″!"

    #Revival    … Expand
  79. LEDTheDoctor
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    Though the subject matter is repetitive and self-contradictory, each song has its merits to be a classic in their own right. Rick Rubin production is disappointing compared to Dr. Dre (as is most production), but Eminem continues to prove himself as both a lyrical mastermind and possibly the most competent rapper when it comes to flow. I think he sold himself short a bit on flow, notThough the subject matter is repetitive and self-contradictory, each song has its merits to be a classic in their own right. Rick Rubin production is disappointing compared to Dr. Dre (as is most production), but Eminem continues to prove himself as both a lyrical mastermind and possibly the most competent rapper when it comes to flow. I think he sold himself short a bit on flow, not providing a track with the eye-popping flows of Speedom or Wicked Ways. Nonetheless, critics of this album must realize that Eminem did this album for himself, from the personal lyrics to his Trump-bashing that many fans dislike, but if any artist deserves the right to release a self-indulgent album it's Eminem. I personally find the criticism of Trump inspiring and, above all, proof that Eminem is still thinking straight.… Expand
  80. FackOff
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This album is the best Em has released since TES that is undeniable. Listen to believe, amazing. Chloroseptic, amazing. This whole album is AMAZING. There's a littlw bit of filler in the middle but thats ok. Thats for people who like filler. Ems the goat.
  81. therealbear
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    As always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what heAs always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what he feels , he is not mumbling non sense, and as usual the flawless delivering of those top lyrics. And he did a lil' bit of something for everybody on this one. That's why i recommend this album without thinking twice.… Expand
  82. zEnppuu
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best work of eminem, but not the worst either. Would have been nearly close to perfection without all the featured singers in this album, and personally I didn't like what he did with the music in songs like heat and in your head, that just killed the vibe for me. But lyrically this album is full of great songs that keep getting better as play them over again and it has great replay value too.… Expand
  83. LodeCritic
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Em's so good technically and lyrically that he makes extraordinary seem normal cos we have come to expect that from him on a regular basis. If another rapper were to drop bars and rhymes half as good as those on the album, the internet will lose their $hit. The album requires multiple listens to really appreciate the work he's put in the project. And no, he's not a shadow of his formerEm's so good technically and lyrically that he makes extraordinary seem normal cos we have come to expect that from him on a regular basis. If another rapper were to drop bars and rhymes half as good as those on the album, the internet will lose their $hit. The album requires multiple listens to really appreciate the work he's put in the project. And no, he's not a shadow of his former self. Maybe, you've just moved on to club, mumble, trap, crap rap.… Expand
  84. hjclouds
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    It's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think aIt's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think a rap song about a person's ego , drugs , chains and money ,women etc etc good music ? that's the same old crap and when it comes to hiphop, now there's a world full of people who loves music , specially hiphop , rap music . and from a long time , only one I could listen and got even closer to Eminem's justice to lyric and rap was Kendrick. that's the one I guy made me listen to a complete album from years after Eminem . so if you are looking for some lyrically and musically great mix of rap songs . there's the rap god brings his Raw , Deep , Emotional , 'life as most of us know it " moments to life lyrically and musically in his own awesome creative ways as he always does ! . Love the album .… Expand
  85. alex9456
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    Ottimo album, uno dei migliori, entra dritto nella mia top 5 di Marshall. Sicuramente non avrà il successo degli altri album, soprattutto per scelte sbagliate dei singoli lanciati
  86. thalisonf10
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    We have here perhaps the strongest album by Eminem, well done, production 10, not to mention the spectacular lyrics of Eminem and his collaborations that are out of this world.
  87. Comrade_Critic
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    It triggered the Trump trash and that's good enough for me. Em can still piss off the establishment, and we need it now more than ever.
  88. Edwin_Leal
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
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  89. KripBop
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from drThis is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from dr dre??????? Trash. Also where is kendrick lamar or 2 chainz please a deluxe edition come so we can see this for fruition… Expand
  90. Daniel1234532
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    É uma luz em um cenário tão nebuloso da política e o rap, traçando um paralelo entre os dois sem o medo de arriscar, posicionar, e ser incrível em Story-telling e padrões de rima. Álbum controverso, que vai causar reações mistas, bem polarizadas.
    Eu, bem, estou do lado do GOAT, e tive e estou tendo um experiência incrível com o projeto. E quanto a você?
  91. 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. 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 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
  92. tommcgoatald
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is trulyWow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is truly incredible. As stated previously, he sacrifices no lyrical content with this release, as shown with such lines as "That booty is heavy duty, like diarrhea". Truly mesmerizing. But most of all, with this release, I'm glad to see that Marshall hasn't fallen into the abyss of the mumble (c)rap industry, along with the only real rappers out right now, like NF, Tom McDonald, Hopsin and Logic. Most rappers these days focus on the topics of drugs, sex, violence, and misogyny, while good Christian rappers like NF and Tom "keep it real", NF writing more motivational and uplifting music, and Tom "spitting facts" during all of his tracks. All in all, this was a great project, shining through the absolute **** surrounding it known as "modern-day hiphop"… Expand
  93. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it wasI was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it was really good for me after listening to it twice… Expand
  94. Lambo442
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression.It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression. The production is top notch too, love it.… Expand
  95. Bobtinin
    Jan 17, 2019
    7
    'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs on here which cater to different sections of his fanbase, which always turns out terribly unfortunately. I think the real reason why this album was so panned is because he alienated half of his fans by telling them to go to hell if they supported President Trump, and because the ad campaign behind it was not very effective. As to why it was panned by critics, it honestly beats me. I do find it funny that the social justice critics didn't come to Eminem's defense when he was talking about legitimate issues with America's politics and racial inequalities. I guess they're still triggered about his edgy lyrics from the past. Most of the users who are leaving bad reviews on the album probably have an issue with the production and choice of beats, and honestly that's my biggest issue. Some of the beats were a little too bland, and Rick Rubin's production was horrible. But to rate this album a 0 is ******* ridiculous, and I'm tempted to give a score of 10 just to offset those morons. Ultimately, this album feels like a less impressive version of Recovery, and I hope he does less pop features in the future, and returns to rapping over legendary Dr. Dre beats. Overall, my final score is between a 7 and 7.5, thanks for reading!… Expand
  96. jeffr2590
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    A bad Eminem album is still better than many other albums that are made every year. With that said, this is a pretty bad Eminem Album. It has its moments, but it feels 20 minutes too long. It feels like a better version of Relapse, but it's much closer to Relapse than any of his other work.
  97. CSA
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds different like any other Eminem solo projects. Too much rock influence, too many guest hooks. That doesn't mean it's bad though. All of the guest hooks had great replay value and all of them were catchy as hell. Samples like "I Love Rock N Roll" and "Zombie" awesomely used and yet we get to hear a lot different types of flows and different sides of Eminem through out the album. Album sounds very cohesive and actually flows greatly from song to song. Starting as Em questioning and doubting himself (Walk on Water), then, suddenly starts to rip it apart with songs like (Believe and Choloraseptic). Castle & Arose might be the best concepts Em has ever did in his career. Must listen album.

    By the way, after going back to the album 2 years later, I gotta say it's still a good effort. It's 7/10 or something but I just gave it full 10 points just to equalize all the hater ratings. You might not like it but if you call any album with such songs as Castle & Arose on, you're an hater.    … Expand
  98. Tarick17
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    So when Eminem stops dying his hair blonde and stops using a lot of gay slurs in his songs, his music becomes dull and unlistenable according to these stupid critics. This album was amazing because it shows the mature side of Eminem.
  99. PaulYordan
    Sep 14, 2018
    7
    It's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfullIt's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfull songs, this album is way better that all the nonsense garbage music that is around now days.… Expand
  100. ilikeb00bies
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    pretty good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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#7 Most Discussed Album of 2017
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. The Wire
    Feb 23, 2018
    40
    Chosen topics prove less crucial than his relentlessly tedious delivery. [Feb 2018, p.51]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2018
    40
    Eminem has never sounded more like a man out of time. [Mar 2018, p.107]
  3. 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.
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