Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1269 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 372 out of 1269
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  1. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    2
    The worst album Eminem has ever released & one of the worst rap albums of all time.

    Best track: Castle or Arose
    Worst track: Heat (Eminem's worst bars!)
    Best feature: Beyoncé
  2. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    0
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  3. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
    I love you Marshall but this album....... and **** anthony fantano this album is not horrible
  4. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Not his best work but a lot of people still can't understand most of his lyrics in this record. Being truly honest, some songs aren't good, like "Need Me", but some others are just overhated for no reason.
  5. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Not my favorite, I have to admit. But still a banger. Still in love with Castle, Arose, Tragic Endings and Framed.
  6. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    while you're all hating, this album is aging like fine wine. most underrated album of the last 6 years.
  7. 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
  8. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    A good change for eminem who explored all his talent
    People are overly to critical of this album without cause
  9. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    1
    a big disappointment to a new Eminem and is a horrible way to bring more political music to Eminem's old out of date music
  10. someonewhocares
    Jul 12, 2022
    6
    Revival, when played in short bursts, can provide and feel like some of Eminem's best work of the 2010s, but when played the whole way through, it can feel tedious and dull.
  11. Trunestor
    Jun 16, 2022
    6
    Definitely gets better after the 11th track. Very underrated. You should listen to this album after listening to his other albums first. 6.7/10 Favourite track: Framed
  12. matsdumb
    Jan 24, 2022
    4
    this wasn't very good
    no idea why Eminem felt the need to get angry at the industry, this is some objective trash
  13. mewtooooooooo
    Jan 10, 2022
    0
    Очередной альбом тупой американской шлюхи, еще и тряпка половая на обложке
  14. led_lightbulb
    Nov 19, 2021
    1
    Why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why why
  15. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    2
    Eminem's worst album, period. While this is his worst album, it is somewhat tolerable as some songs are quite good such as "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water", but majority of the songs are just lackluster pieces of music that are a tool, using mediocre pop artists for features to get more money and views. 80% songs aren't of substance, the classic trope of "I love my wife but I hate her"Eminem's worst album, period. While this is his worst album, it is somewhat tolerable as some songs are quite good such as "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water", but majority of the songs are just lackluster pieces of music that are a tool, using mediocre pop artists for features to get more money and views. 80% songs aren't of substance, the classic trope of "I love my wife but I hate her" and some songs calling Donald Trump a nazi to appeal to the youth on "Offended". Moreover, staccato flow on "Chloraseptic" and the ear-destroying chorus on "Framed" ruin the album further. In summary, this is Eminem's worst and it is unbelievable how it took four years to make this album.… Expand
  16. Adssavill23
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    I really rate the album 6-7 but want to keep the scores high.. average for Eminem, peak for other artists just shows ems level (my biggest flips are your greatest hits)
  17. Mellowry
    Aug 17, 2021
    4
    Definitely not my thing. Maybe people find this entertaining, i just find it uncreative and still trying too much to be impressive. The beats are awful, i agree that "River" With Ed Sheeran quite gave me some good feeling and had showed a nice chemistry between Marshall and Ed, but the rest was really not that good for me though.
  18. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    5
    This album is overhated but it's not a good one either. It's ok.
    Best songs: Arose, Castle
    Worst songs: Heat, Need Me
  19. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    5
    It's not terrible but none of the songs are really worth listening to repeatedly. Eminem raps in his more contemporary style. Definitely one of Eminem's weaker albums, maybe his low point. Too many features from pop musicians and no standout singles that are bangers.
  20. 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
  21. Cumball
    Jul 10, 2021
    0
    AYO THIS HITS HARD ON MUTE SHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESHHH
  22. DABBINGBOI
    May 12, 2021
    3
    Honestly, there were some great songs (Walk on Water, Arose, Framed) but overall its Eminem's worst album. His Delivery is poor, and songwriting his ok (for his standards) it's messy, recovery was better, even though i would say Recovery was less emotional. If Eminem made an album with the emotional power of Revival and the delivery, beats (even the tone) of MTBMB SIDE A and B, it could beHonestly, there were some great songs (Walk on Water, Arose, Framed) but overall its Eminem's worst album. His Delivery is poor, and songwriting his ok (for his standards) it's messy, recovery was better, even though i would say Recovery was less emotional. If Eminem made an album with the emotional power of Revival and the delivery, beats (even the tone) of MTBMB SIDE A and B, it could be his greatest album… Expand
  23. Adammire
    Apr 19, 2021
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was not good to say it kindly. Let me start with what I like about it first. You see Marshall in some aspects growing and maturing as an artist and as a person. Songs such as "Walk On Water", "Believe", "In Your Head", "Castle" and "Arose" are songs that you saw Em really grow as a person. He also shows why he is one of the greatest lyricists of all time with songs such as "Offended" and "Framed". But that's where it ends. One of the biggest issues I have is how Em never stuck to the main theme of the LP. While promoting it, he would constantly talk about how this album was made to make some sort of awareness of the flaws that America has. But the album wasn't really about America or politics, It was more about Marshall. Don't get me wrong it's not wrong to make an album like that. I just find it sad that he hyped it up to be an album that was all about the issues of this country. But instead, we got "Recovery 2.0". Along with that, we had to deal with Rick Rubin producing an Eminem album, and that's just No! Eminem and Rick Rubin are both gonna be great in their respective positions. But the two of them just don't mix! The lack of a Hip-Hop feel and a more pop aesthetic really is a bummer. Like does somebody have to remind Eminem that he is a RAPPER and not a POPSTAR! Now with that being said with the inconsistencies of the album, songs that have nothing to do with the central them of the album(Offended, Framed, Remind Me, and Heat) Along with terrible production and awful hooks. I just don't see myself coming back to this project anytime soon. My final rating for this record will be 4.5/10.

    Walk On Water-7/10
    Believe-10/10
    Chloraseptic-7/10
    Untouchable-3/10
    River-6.5/10
    Remind Me/7/10
    Like Home-4/10
    Bad Husband-3.5/10
    Tragic Endings-4/10
    Framed-7/10
    Nowhere Fast- 6/10
    Heat-1/10
    Need Me- 2.5/10
    In Your Head-6.5/10
    Castle-8/10
    Arose-8/10    … Expand
  24. DunyG
    Apr 4, 2021
    0
    Sure, it's music, but not to me. So dumb and has heaps of dumb strewn about. To put it in a way easier to understand it's trash and is sick to the bone.
  25. TheHound1
    Mar 14, 2021
    2
    This album is an absolute piece of **** except for like a couple of songs. Too much pop, too much singing, not enough Slim Shady.
  26. Yikes137
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.
    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.

    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most other rappers will put out in their entire careers.

    If anything, this album is proof that when people jump aboard the hate train because it’s the “cool” thing to do, the evidence doesn’t matter. Unless you have put your blinders on and have committed to hating everything Eminem puts out ever again, you will recognize this for the solid album it is.    … Expand
  27. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    0
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
    this album shouldn't exist 0/10
  28. All_ButTrU4
    Feb 4, 2021
    0
    God damn is this **** Like M&M has lost his ability to impress or create a decent output.
  29. 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.
  30. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 21, 2020
    1
    An absolute disgrace of an album and such a letdown from Eminem that I want to pretend this doesn’t exist. Probably - no, definitely his worst project to date. This is awful, even if you are a fan on Eminem like I am, do not listen to this monstrosity. I don’t understand the 10/10s. This is should be a 3/10 AT MOST. Absolutely awful. New Eminem is nothing like what he used to be. This isAn absolute disgrace of an album and such a letdown from Eminem that I want to pretend this doesn’t exist. Probably - no, definitely his worst project to date. This is awful, even if you are a fan on Eminem like I am, do not listen to this monstrosity. I don’t understand the 10/10s. This is should be a 3/10 AT MOST. Absolutely awful. New Eminem is nothing like what he used to be. This is terrible.… Expand
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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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