Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. MilesW1998
    Apr 9, 2018
    4
    Eminem makes a long-awaited return since his last album from 2013 with his biggest disappointment yet. While some songs have their charm like River, and Walk On Water, most of the album suffers from generic and boring production, weird and awkward samples from other songs, cringey and cheesy lyrics, and guest verses that range from okay to downright despicable.
  2. skaylez
    Mar 25, 2018
    5
    Eminems rhyme scheme is still on point but his choppy deliver can get annoying. He still has talented story telling songs like castle but half the songs are trash or forgettable but never the less Eminem is one of the if not the GOAT.
  3. SlimSlim
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Revival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it'sRevival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it's pointless and stupid to rap like he's in his twenties or thirties! What's more, name one rapper who has achieved as much as he has! None. Go pick it up and a couple of years from now, this **** would be considered illmatic! Eminem has stood the test of time and Revival is strongly recommended to anyone who knows what rap is about!… Expand
  4. EricDean
    Mar 17, 2018
    1
    Eminem's Revival is anything but. If you like this musical era of plain boring pop music you'll like this album, however if you are a fan of rap I recommend you steer clear. This album is full of "guest appearances" that make up a majority of the music interjected by uninspired and poorly executed lyrics on behalf of Eminem. Chloraseptic is hailed as the best song by some apologists but isEminem's Revival is anything but. If you like this musical era of plain boring pop music you'll like this album, however if you are a fan of rap I recommend you steer clear. This album is full of "guest appearances" that make up a majority of the music interjected by uninspired and poorly executed lyrics on behalf of Eminem. Chloraseptic is hailed as the best song by some apologists but is utterly awful. Phresher is awful in this song and the point of the song is to mock rappers using the Triplet Flow. How does Eminem do this? Does he use clever lyrics to destroy them? Does he out rap them by proving the Triplet Flow outdated or simple? No he simply raps in triplets. It baffles my mind that this album received any positive reviews.… Expand
  5. 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
  6. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 26, 2018
    2
    First and foremost, if you're looking for an authentic rap album, get ready to be disappointed.

    Eminem, obviously, is one of the highest ranked rappers of all-time, surpassing those in the rap game with powerful, yet casually controversial lyrics. Post-Encore Eminem had changed up his style to a more serious and concrete tone, and left many rap fans in awe from his last project, TMMLP    First and foremost, if you're looking for an authentic rap album, get ready to be disappointed.

    Eminem, obviously, is one of the highest ranked rappers of all-time, surpassing those in the rap game with powerful, yet casually controversial lyrics. Post-Encore Eminem had changed up his style to a more serious and concrete tone, and left many rap fans in awe from his last project, TMMLP 2. In his album, Eminem gets personal and talks more in-depth with his drug abuse and the impact it left upon Marshall himself, and his family, while taking some personal shots at the POTUS Donald Trump, and sneaking in some tracks that were very "Shady-like" , much to the contradiction of literally everything that Eminem tried to somewhat show us.

    Overall, this album is a mess. A bunch of collaborations featuring a variety of soft-core pop stars to make rather tired out music. It is unsure what purpose this album holds. Judging from the cover, it's supposed to be a political album? A political album that has Em convert back to Slim Shady and tries to cover his other dirty laundry? The album is equivalent to hearing your grandfather ramble on one subject, and inconsistently switching back and forth with the unexpected.

    It is odd seeing Eminem desperately adapt the triple-flow that is dominating the rap game to this date. We've known him for being a creator in the rap game, whether it'd be his hard-hitting sound or his pace on the mic skills. This album is effortless, and tries too hard to get along with the recent demographic of the new generation. It does not help that Dr. Dre has only done around 30 seconds of production on the final product. To have Rick Rubin continue sampling rock into a rap track on a confusing album like this is bound for disaster.

    The light I see upon this album is the vocals from the talents addressed earlier. They are without a doubt efficient when it comes to singing, but I just do not like the oversaturation of them in this tougher genre. You can make a great Eminem album with Skylar Grey, but do not force-feed us with Ed Sheeran and more P!nk. I also found interest on the honest discussions towards Eminems family and his struggle to recuperate after his drug abuse The seriousness of Eminem's personal life is a serious factor that made him so renowned, and that is what carried the second half of this project.

    Sadly, there was too much going on, and too much contradiction against what a real Eminem album should be. As bad as this album was, Eminem should not be doubted if he dares try again in the near future.    … Expand
  7. Jarody
    Feb 18, 2018
    3
    This Album just proves that Eminem has lost his touch as a rapper. It is clear that he still has talent, but the underlying truth is that almost every track on this album sounds the same, none of these tracks have anything that would make them memorable.
    Favourite Tracks: Walk on Water, Bad Husband
    Least Favourite Tracks: Untouchable, Remind Me, Framed, Heat, Offended, Need Me, Castle
  8. nikoziko
    Feb 17, 2018
    4
    IT Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  9. ilikeb00bies
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    pretty good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  10. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 4, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea."
    "You got buns, I got aspergers."
    "I’m swimmin’ in that Egyptian river, ’cause I’m in denial/ Say I don’t eat **** but I got a ****-eatin’ grin when I smile."

    I'll say it short: I love MMLP, TES and SSLP, even some moments on Recovery and Encore, but this is unbereable. I like "Walk on Water" until I heard the rest of the album, because it's filled with trashy lyrics, an HORRIBLE production from Rick Rubin with overblown and lifeless sounds, ultra-lazy samples and trashy, horrible performances, cheap melodrama and more of Eminem's weaknesses executed in the most poorly way possible. Probably his worst produced and recorded album to date. You will think with Walk on Water he'll redeem himself with this album and his name in the past, but no. It's a 2008 pop-rock-rap-ballad record released in 2017. And I don't even mention his monotone, weak, boring and lifeless flow that sound like a robot who's learning what emotions are. This album sucks.

    FAV TRACKS: Walk on Water, parts of Chloraseptic, Framed (except that horrendous hook), parts of Offended, Castle.

    WORST TRACKS: THE REST.    … Expand
  11. EMINM
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    STRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. IfSTRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. If you still think it's not good just give them a listen out of hate or any grudge. This is something which most albums are not or actually none are and that- Lyrically meaningful with some real moves and lines. Just listen yourself. He's the Rap GOD and all will be.Love you EMINEM.… Expand
  12. emotional12
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!
  13. LeadOxide
    Jan 29, 2018
    4
    Bad production, bad sampling, some awful bars and overall interesting song topics. Eminem still manages to be entertaining on a handful of songs here (Walk on water, Chloraseptic, River, Framed, Castle) but the rest are all pretty sub par.
  14. fdanLencom
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    One of his best albums ever. He tried to combine all of his albums in this one. Love it very much!!!
    Castle and Arose are masterpieces
  15. HiMyNamesEthan
    Jan 15, 2018
    6
    6/10 Reaping with political topics and distastfull lines, Eminem remains controversal, but not in the way we've always loved him to be.

    Ok, Eminem has aged, and its very obvious, but I was expecting a little better than this - Jay-Z is about 5 years older than Em, and he came back with one of the best albums this year and one of the best in his own discography! Eminem's very ambitious    6/10 Reaping with political topics and distastfull lines, Eminem remains controversal, but not in the way we've always loved him to be.

    Ok, Eminem has aged, and its very obvious, but I was expecting a little better than this - Jay-Z is about 5 years older than Em, and he came back with one of the best albums this year and one of the best in his own discography! Eminem's very ambitious flow is back, and that's refreshing, but the lyrics are very poor and cringeworthy. Not only that, but the topics and themes Em rushes through are very risky, especially in the very childish persona he gives off on his music. While Eminem has developed a reputation of being goofy and funny, he still holds that today, so its hard to take him serious at all on this album. Some of the tracks are not that bad, though his hooks are very painful to the ears. I've enjoyed some of the funnier punchlines, among the sea of very mediocre ones. The production is also very mediocre and a little bit dated, making it a bit hard to listen to as well. Overall, Eminem has a good flow, very mediocre lyrics and production, and poor taste in this album.    … Expand
  16. isaacb263
    Jan 12, 2018
    5
    This album has grown on me - a bit. But not enough for me to say it's a good album. I think he is still killing it lyrically, but no Eminem fan wants to hear pop features and this flow he has been on since 2011 or so. Fans want the Eminem we got on Castle, Offended, and Framed, which makes this album frustrating - he clearly still has it. But the production, mixing, features, andThis album has grown on me - a bit. But not enough for me to say it's a good album. I think he is still killing it lyrically, but no Eminem fan wants to hear pop features and this flow he has been on since 2011 or so. Fans want the Eminem we got on Castle, Offended, and Framed, which makes this album frustrating - he clearly still has it. But the production, mixing, features, and occasionally, lyrics make this album overall a chore. There are bright moments, but not enough to enjoy it as an album… Expand
  17. freshie
    Jan 9, 2018
    2
    This album was very difficult to listen from beginning to end and give a chance to grow on me. The beats and most melodies are absolutely dismal and often cringe worthy. While I can't fault Eminem's message and lyrical ability that has deservedly granted Em a legendary status; it's hard to hear the messages he's trying to present over such horrid instrumentals and hooks. His new jitterThis album was very difficult to listen from beginning to end and give a chance to grow on me. The beats and most melodies are absolutely dismal and often cringe worthy. While I can't fault Eminem's message and lyrical ability that has deservedly granted Em a legendary status; it's hard to hear the messages he's trying to present over such horrid instrumentals and hooks. His new jitter flow just doesn't work.… Expand
  18. zootsuit
    Jan 9, 2018
    0
    It's bad. I had to delete it from my spotify library. His messaging is mind-boggling and the tracks are sup-par.
  19. Igor_Ferreira
    Jan 9, 2018
    4
    One more work below average. It is not as frightening as some want to paint, but it is rather weak. It's a bad record, limited and fake. Save yourself some exceptions but nothing that saves the album. It is an endless collapse. The collaborations are even with good names, like Skylar Gray, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, etc ...

    The tracks themselves even have a personal, critical and    One more work below average. It is not as frightening as some want to paint, but it is rather weak. It's a bad record, limited and fake. Save yourself some exceptions but nothing that saves the album. It is an endless collapse. The collaborations are even with good names, like Skylar Gray, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, etc ...

    The tracks themselves even have a personal, critical and cooler weight, but that does not bring quality to the song. I highlight Castle, as the most listener song on the record. No more low-level production, weak refrains and the rest, criticism of US President Donald Trump.

    Expect more of a great rappers from history and one of the icons of the 00's.    … Expand
  20. 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
  21. Nick_Mad
    Jan 8, 2018
    3
    I'm not a big fan of Eminem,but I bought all his albums and Revival is the worst album. Bad rhymes,bad text. Everything is bad in this album.
  22. Iskorka
    Jan 7, 2018
    2
    I can say "It's not hip-hop, it's pop" about Recovery, which is awful, but Revival isn't like this, it's just a piece of garbage. There's a lot of awful mainstream trap-like **** and when the song is not an awful mainstream trap-like **** it's a freaking audio book. There's a few "not this bad" songs and one OK song (Castle), all the others are just a purification of ****
  23. Magicn
    Jan 5, 2018
    3
    I don't like it is one of his worst albums, I can not believe he was all these years doing nothing to throw this s**t now!
  24. 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
  25. 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.
  26. hobi
    Jan 4, 2018
    5
    Maybe I put a lot of expectation on this Eminem album. He did not sound unique and with unique sounds as he always brought. Songs with dubious production and with known samples, it sounded generic and not very authentic. There are some good tracks in your album like river and remind me, but they are by far, unoriginal. Sad
  27. 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.
  28. KoopaTroopa
    Dec 28, 2017
    3
    Revival. Not a revival at all for Eminem. This album is straight up pointless.
  29. MrMayhem
    Dec 27, 2017
    0
    This is the only Eminem I haven’t liked, it’s sad these brainwashed liberals want to defend a terrible album because they somehow believe the negativity is ONLY because of his need to talk about politics to get attention. It has way too many pop features, mostly terrible beats and is very repetitive. It does have a couple of good songs but not enough to warrant giving this a good review.This is the only Eminem I haven’t liked, it’s sad these brainwashed liberals want to defend a terrible album because they somehow believe the negativity is ONLY because of his need to talk about politics to get attention. It has way too many pop features, mostly terrible beats and is very repetitive. It does have a couple of good songs but not enough to warrant giving this a good review. Hopefully this will be his last album.… Expand
  30. ToiletBoy
    Dec 25, 2017
    0
    One might say Revival is Recovery 2. I’d go as far to say it’s more of an Ultra Recovery Turbo. Everything the rap world hated about Recovery is here except turned up to 14. Pop features and bad choruses are just the first deadly sin this album commits. Just take a look at the tracklist and notice Em bafflingly decided Ed Sheeran was an essential element but 2 Chainz could be left off. TheOne might say Revival is Recovery 2. I’d go as far to say it’s more of an Ultra Recovery Turbo. Everything the rap world hated about Recovery is here except turned up to 14. Pop features and bad choruses are just the first deadly sin this album commits. Just take a look at the tracklist and notice Em bafflingly decided Ed Sheeran was an essential element but 2 Chainz could be left off. The production is the second atrocity Marshall blesses us with. Again the weird choice of bland Rick Rubin rock-rap beats and poppy dollar-store tracks are just awful. Of course the verses are probably the most horrendous thing Eminem has ever done, it’s actually embarrassing to listen to. It’s all awful. Kill me. **** Donald Trump.… Expand
  31. 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!
  32. MusicalButter
    Dec 24, 2017
    2
    The album was released with such hype. The sequel to his two other average albums, Relapse and Recovery see Eminem approaching a clear tumble down the ranks. Despite still being one of the most recognised figures in music it doesn't seem to be his prime in this day and age.
  33. SchroederRock
    Dec 24, 2017
    6
    Rap's once-unstoppable force is now facing an identity crisis nearly two decades after he flashed onto the mainstream radar. Instead of being a true revival, this new album shows that Eminem isn't sure of who he is or what he's trying to do. It's neither a big political statement nor a cultural one. The jokes and jabs at whoever lands in Em's crosshairs are far and few between. To makeRap's once-unstoppable force is now facing an identity crisis nearly two decades after he flashed onto the mainstream radar. Instead of being a true revival, this new album shows that Eminem isn't sure of who he is or what he's trying to do. It's neither a big political statement nor a cultural one. The jokes and jabs at whoever lands in Em's crosshairs are far and few between. To make this tougher, the beats are only occasionally strong and memorable. "Believe", "Chloraseptic", "River", "Bad Husband", "In Your Head", "Castle" are the tracks that I think most people will get behind and make this album worth a listen. Cuts like "Nowhere Fast", "Like Home" and "Tragic Endings" might find limited appeal but two of those tracks are clearly trying to reproduce some of that "Love The Way You Lie" magic, without having much magic to offer. There are tracks that can be hard listens, such as "Untouchable" which features a tough beat & groove that is more likely to encourage listeners to move on long before the track finds some stride over 2-minutes in, which makes me wonder why anyone would bother going through 2 minutes of "blah" for almost 4 minutes of interesting rhymes and good flow with a much more enjoyable beat. "Walk On Water" may not be smart lead track, just because it's hook is wasted on a talent like Beyonce - it's a weak hook and a "meh" track that hasn't made me excited to turn this album over and start from the beginning. "Offended" is a flow flex, much like "Rap God" was, but with weaker effects that ends up being a 5 1/2 minute journey that reminds me that Eminem is super-talented but not always fun to listen to these days. "Remind Me" is a less-fun and less-clever "Bezerk" wannabe, sampling Joan Jett without much effect.

    If I'm being honest, I want to love and embrace Eminem as a current artist that holds the rap throne in a way that nobody else can. The fact is that Revival proves that he's just not adapting as well as he could be. Sometimes Eminem finds his flow and it often is found in cuts that feel very reminiscent of earlier era Eminem ("Believe", "Castle", "Bad Husband"). It's in those moments that I remember why he needs to stick around. His style, his approach that put him at the top isn't fatigued or outdated. Eminem needs to avoid the adaptation route and keep doing what he's good at. Use all the piano and slick beats he can. Be funny, be serious, be a little extra-offensive to prove a point. Make fight songs and bring in collaborators, but only if they're going to be as effective as they were on Recovery, which is Eminem's last great album that ended up being sandwiched by something so-so and something that was just a waste (Relapse). Because Eminem was so unique, his style and his craft have not been worn out yet. He's got another banger album in him and he's got something to say, he just can't get lost in his endeavors. When he's on, he's crushing everyone in the game. When he's off, he's skippable.    … Expand
  34. Anonymous_2
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Great album overall. Not the best work of eminem but not the worst either. Great replay value
  35. 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
  36. 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
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. LinttaFlamingo
    Dec 22, 2017
    2
    What a rubbish album. Almost all the beats and melodies were boring or annoying, the lyrics were constantly underwhelming despite Eminem's flow and some of the sampling choices are absolutely atrocious and used in a weird way, especially in the song "Remind Me" which was absolute ****.
    The obvious hit song of the album "River" felt way too familiar to his other hit songs especially when    What a rubbish album. Almost all the beats and melodies were boring or annoying, the lyrics were constantly underwhelming despite Eminem's flow and some of the sampling choices are absolutely atrocious and used in a weird way, especially in the song "Remind Me" which was absolute ****.
    The obvious hit song of the album "River" felt way too familiar to his other hit songs especially when it comes to song structure and it was very forgettable. There's also the song "Tragic Endings" which was straight up demo material and felt very out of place, probably a last minute add. There were two songs that were much better, "Nowhere Fast" and "Offended" but they were also very mediocre at best and "Offended" is absolutely ruined by a chorus that's just tosh.

    What a shame.    … Expand
  40. jellyjish
    Dec 22, 2017
    4
    Eminem's worst album yet. A ton of generic pop-ballads that try to capture the mainstream radio success of Love The Way You Lie mixed with some of the most awful beats that I have ever heard create one of 2017's worst hip hop albums. Although Eminem is still lyrically fantastic and he retains his great flow as he gets older as seen in his guest verses on Speedom by Tech N9ne in 2015 and NoEminem's worst album yet. A ton of generic pop-ballads that try to capture the mainstream radio success of Love The Way You Lie mixed with some of the most awful beats that I have ever heard create one of 2017's worst hip hop albums. Although Eminem is still lyrically fantastic and he retains his great flow as he gets older as seen in his guest verses on Speedom by Tech N9ne in 2015 and No Favors by Big Sean this year, if a rapper has good lyricism and flow it doesn't necessarily mean that the rapper can create a good song and there is no better example of that then most of the songs on this album. There are actually a small handful of songs (Framed and Castle/Arose) that are actually good and worth checking out but this decent 20% does not make up for the average (Walk On Water, Chloraseptic, Believe, Offended) and awful (Any songs not listed previously) songs that make up the other 80% of the album. 4/10.… Expand
  41. PresidentTrump
    Dec 21, 2017
    1
    Probably the most painful thing I've ever listened to. I've heard some TERRIBLE music in my days, but what made this so painful to listen to, is that it's from MARSHAL motherf*cking MATHERS! Eminem. One of THE GREATEST rappers of all time has lost all of his original style and churned out a garbage album that is so painful to sit down and finish.

    The only track i sorta liked: Castle    Probably the most painful thing I've ever listened to. I've heard some TERRIBLE music in my days, but what made this so painful to listen to, is that it's from MARSHAL motherf*cking MATHERS! Eminem. One of THE GREATEST rappers of all time has lost all of his original style and churned out a garbage album that is so painful to sit down and finish.

    The only track i sorta liked: Castle
    Least Favorite Track: The rest of em.    … Expand
  42. Music_Observer
    Dec 21, 2017
    6
    Eminem’s talent with rhyming and flow is obviously present in most cases, but it certainly can’t carry a long work like this on its own, and the flat beats, annoying countermelodies, and lackluster musical ideas did no complimenting and twiddled this down to only a sliver of worth. My Score: 105/180 (Okay) = 5.8/10
  43. upmysleeves
    Dec 21, 2017
    3
    Eminem hugely disappoints with his new release, but what else was anticipated? Firstly, with 2 leading singles, "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water" that have Eminem trying to be conscious and political but coming of as corny and way too pop-y. Secondly, seeing the tracklist and Eminem's features was worrying, to say the least. We have artists like Ed Sheeran and Pink coming on a supposedlyEminem hugely disappoints with his new release, but what else was anticipated? Firstly, with 2 leading singles, "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water" that have Eminem trying to be conscious and political but coming of as corny and way too pop-y. Secondly, seeing the tracklist and Eminem's features was worrying, to say the least. We have artists like Ed Sheeran and Pink coming on a supposedly conscious hip hop album. Then there's Eminem's obsession with female singers singing his hooks, a "gimmick" he hasn't given up on in years. Then we have this album's production. Honestly, Eminem should have went with Dr Dre like the old days, Rubin's production style is kind of dated and doesn't work with the mindset that Eminem had coming into this album. With a few actually good tracks here and there and some vintage Eminem lyrics, that actually prevent me from giving this album a lower score.… Expand
  44. bleboy28
    Dec 21, 2017
    4
    Eminem this is probably the worst album you have made stop this pop gay **** and do more old eminem i know that you have to do what you feel like is good for you now thats right but GOD DAMN THIS IS TRASH now keep in mind that i love eminem he is one of the best rappers of all time but this is not good man just stop with the medical ****
  45. Wokeupstillking
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    This album is a great comeback of the king!!!
  46. importscos
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Best album since the Eminem Show. Tank you Marshall, you incredible and the best
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. emeraldstorm
    Dec 20, 2017
    3
    What do you get when you take the most skilled rapper of all time and have him rap over beats and songs that are mediocre and just not very good? You get something like this album. He needs better songs, it's that simple. The skill and lyricism and all of that are A-1 as always.. but the songs aren't anything I'd like to listen to. With the exception of Framed.
  50. Jsunfun
    Dec 20, 2017
    2
    He needs to either hang it up or stop with the corny, corny, corny jokes, metaphors and wordplay. He started doing these dumb lines in 2009 with Recovery and it's made every album borderline unlistenable since then. I used to be a big Em fan, but he can't make it through an entire verse without at least one cringey line. He's not the GOAT because he's writing some of the worst lyrics ever.He needs to either hang it up or stop with the corny, corny, corny jokes, metaphors and wordplay. He started doing these dumb lines in 2009 with Recovery and it's made every album borderline unlistenable since then. I used to be a big Em fan, but he can't make it through an entire verse without at least one cringey line. He's not the GOAT because he's writing some of the worst lyrics ever.

    He also needs to remember how to ride a beat again. He has his moments on this record, but it's still nothing compared to Till I Collapse, Rain Man, The Way I Am, Lose Yourself, etc.

    On top of those two fatal flaws, the rock hooks on here are atrocious and his pathetic attempts to shock are just sad. Maybe those Cosby jokes and lines about poop would have offended people in 1999 or whatever, but it's 2017 and he's almost 50. It's just sad now.

    The worst part of it is you can tell he still has the ability to be great, but he won't be again unless he makes some serious pivots from the tired crap he's been releasing for the past seven years.    … Expand
  51. 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
  52. Tom_Bombadil
    Dec 20, 2017
    6
    It's ok. I could do without the cringy lines Marshall raps every now and then, but almost every hip hop album today has some cringe (whether people like to admit it or not).
  53. Andy798
    Dec 20, 2017
    4
    Well i mmlp2 is decent besides this , wich is really really bad , wasnt expecting revival to have 2-3 good tracks , i mean comparing it to mmlp1 or sslp this is pure ****
  54. 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.
  55. 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
  56. Yeezyducky
    Dec 19, 2017
    0
    Absolute **** garbage, and believe me when im saying that it's really bad, this is WAY worse than encore, relapse and recovery, i hope eminem will not make another album ever again, he's just bad now
  57. 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.
  58. 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 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    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
  59. 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.
  60. AntonioUchoa
    Dec 19, 2017
    1
    Além de excessivamente longo e cansativo, “Revival” parece não dispor o melhor do Eminem desde o seu hiato com “The Marshall Mathers LP2”. O manifesto político é algo até compreensível, se não fosse pela péssima performance do Eminem na maioria, ou em todas as músicas do álbum. Um exemplo na música “Believe” no primeiro verso, especificamente no trecho “[...] So I unabomb **** – tick,Além de excessivamente longo e cansativo, “Revival” parece não dispor o melhor do Eminem desde o seu hiato com “The Marshall Mathers LP2”. O manifesto político é algo até compreensível, se não fosse pela péssima performance do Eminem na maioria, ou em todas as músicas do álbum. Um exemplo na música “Believe” no primeiro verso, especificamente no trecho “[...] So I unabomb **** – tick, tick, tick – no remorse PEW!”, com essa repetição de uma onomatopeia que não aumenta a capacidade de rima e nem acrescenta nada à performance. Ainda nessa música, Eminem parece se arrastar para levar esses minutos, como um paciente com falta de oxigênio, sem falar do refrão que não pega, sem ritmo, sem sincronia com nada.

    Em “Walk on Water”, outra faixa que me surpreende em ver Eminem rimando lentamente tentando ser mais sutil que a participação vergonhosa da Beyonce. Ouçam a intro de “Beautiful Pain”, onde Eminem entra de uma maneira sensacional introduzindo os vocais maravilhosos da Sia que no decorrer na música se torna mais frenético do que toda a performance dele nesse disco. Sem falar nos versos onde Beyonce canta com sutileza, e logo vem aqueles **** **** que mais lembra alguém fazendo sexo em local público do que ele falando realmente ao fundo.

    “River”, e a participação descartável do Ed Sheeran só surpreende na produção do Emile Haynie. O tema delicado e a composição dos versos do Eminem até que decentes, não fazem essa música se destacar nem como “boa”. E essa música termina de maneira muito incompleta para dar início a uma interlude que nem ao menos deveria existir.

    “Tragic Endings” e os versos da Skylar que mais me lembra as músicas de “sofrência” da Marilia Mendonça quando ela canta “Cause I’m so drunk off tragic endings”. Sem distinção, confesso que é uma das melhores performances do Eminem nesse álbum.

    Para fechar, “Need Me” um ressalte extremo de tão bom que essa música é. O protagonismo da P!nk com os vocais do Eminem de fundo, suave, isso sim é uma ótima ambientação musical. E mais uma música sobre relacionamento, diferente de outras, essa é a que tem mais força e cativação. A veracidade das batidas violentas traz algo extraordinário e mágico desde a performance de ambos até o gosto ao ouvir.

    Contudo, “Revival” não tem pontos positivos, é tosco, não traz lembranças boas do Slim Shady, o Rap God, e nem o egocentrismo hostil do Eminem. Lamento, mas isso é um lixo.

    Ouçam: “Need Me”    … Expand
  61. 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.
  62. 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!
  63. Shayanshafy78
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Realy good....best rapper ever! All haters are pissed and now they are rating low!
  64. 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!
  65. 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
  66. 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.
  67. Bachman1414
    Dec 18, 2017
    0
    This album is FIRE!! Because I lit it on fire and threw it in the trash!!

    I used to like Eminem, but now he is so angry - he sounds terrible. Attacking Trump is a bad idea, so say goodbye to your career Em. You forget that half the nation voted for him. KEEP POLITICS OUT OF MUSIC.
  68. 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-
  69. 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
  70. guitarmaniac004
    Dec 18, 2017
    1
    This album was a heartless cash grab. The least he could have done when releasing an album with a very very popular set of artists to work with, was actually give them some decent material. Also that diarrhea line... wtf. Worst album he's produced without a doubt. He should just retire his career. This is a big pile of shameful, steaming **** Good lord!
  71. 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...
  72. 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! .
  73. 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.
  74. 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!!
  75. 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
  76. Cpillow
    Dec 16, 2017
    4
    I think I speak for many individuals by saying that Eminem has been a huge part of their life in one way or another. I loved his music during my adolescent days, and revisited his material when I went through some tough times this past summer. With that being said Eminem has a very similar career trajectory as the alternative rock band Weezer. They can both put out stunning material, andI think I speak for many individuals by saying that Eminem has been a huge part of their life in one way or another. I loved his music during my adolescent days, and revisited his material when I went through some tough times this past summer. With that being said Eminem has a very similar career trajectory as the alternative rock band Weezer. They can both put out stunning material, and some of the worst mainstream material imaginable. Revival is a misstep for Marshall after a great album in The Marshall Mathers LP 2, as a Recovery sound is reached for once again.

    I was hesitant before listening to this album thanks to the features list, and I think the best complement I can give is that its about what I expected. Ed Sheeran’s feature wasn’t as bad as I imagined it would be, but Kehlani comes through in that regard. I don’t know how, but she actually makes Eminem’s singing sound good. Pink, Alicia Keys and Skylar Grey have completely forgettable features, and Phresher does a horrendous job on the hook of “Chloraseptic”. X Ambassadors sound so monotone on their poor performance, so really Beyonce’s feature on “Walk on Water” might be the only feature highlight on the entire record.

    Sonically, Revival is all over the place. Similar to Kanye’s “The Life of Pablo”, we go from one idea to another without much cohesion. Is this a political record, or a record about the final stage of recovery? I would be fine with either one, but the ride becomes shaky when its hard to tell the aim. The album starts pretty rough to after the mediocre “Walk on Water” with the song “Believe”. Em takes on a trap beat, and does a terrible job on the hook with Lil Wayne quality level punchlines. The song “Like Home” is a pointed political song, but it is no “White America” or “Mosh”. Near the middle and toward the end there are way too many relationship songs that eventually just bleed into one another. I think a shortened tracklist could have done this album wonders.

    That’s not to say that there isn’t some good to be had on this album. “Framed” sounds like a Revival song sans the accents and has a hook that for some reason I love. “Remind Me” has Eminem taking a similar approach to the one used on Marshall Mathers LP 2 by taking a classic rock song and sampling it. This needs to happen more often, because all of these tracks have turned out great, (look at “Rhyme or Reason” or “So Far”). “Offended” sounds like classic Eminem, with a superhero cartoon sounding beat and an insane flow near the end. “Arose” is a great heart touching closer that fits well with the Revival theme and is a stand-out moment.

    Overall Revival is a mess. Eminem is without a doubt one of the most talented rappers ever, but his hook choices and production choices have continued to hurt his career. In addition to that some of the lyrics and flows are awful. When Eminem says things like “your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea”, or “I just got the air about me like wind chimes”, or “I’m swimming in that Egyptian River cause I’m in denial”, I die a little inside. Overall, I think Revival is a big step back for Marshall. While I’m sure some Eminem fans who like his more poppy material might love this, it just isn’t a record for me.    … Expand
  77. 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
  78. NeedleBanger
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    Seriously, what is this crap?! Just awful. This is literally the most mainstream corporate crap I've ever heard, every single song is horrible. Nice duets with the industry's "elite" pop stars Em! The next album is sure to have collaborations with Miley Cyrus & Bieber. Why am I even surprised, Eminem is pretty much as "pop" as it gets these days. Every single song on this crap album isSeriously, what is this crap?! Just awful. This is literally the most mainstream corporate crap I've ever heard, every single song is horrible. Nice duets with the industry's "elite" pop stars Em! The next album is sure to have collaborations with Miley Cyrus & Bieber. Why am I even surprised, Eminem is pretty much as "pop" as it gets these days. Every single song on this crap album is 100% tailored for urban radio stations to play on loop day after day after day after day... It's repulsive.… Expand
  79. 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
  80. 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
  81. King-Leonidas
    Dec 16, 2017
    3
    I was in utter shock at how horrible this album was. Wtf happened to the eminem that we all knew and loved? I just still can't process the atrocity that this trash was. Eminem pandering? What the hell has the world come to...
  82. 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
  83. JakeJakobson
    Dec 16, 2017
    3
    Eminem used to be a great rapper and he still is but his time is over. I do not see a way how he could influence the scene like he used to in his 30's and I do not think it is his approach anymore. He is rapping for fun not because he want to achieve anything. Sadly, you can hear that.
  84. 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.
  85. 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.
  86. Jirekianu
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Uninspired, lacking fire, and in general a waste of time to listen to. This is definitely not his best work. And I'd say even calling it mediocre for him would be an overly kind assessment.… Expand
  87. 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
  88. AlchemistDon
    Dec 16, 2017
    1
    One of the worst albums i have ever let my ears listen to... Trash lyrics, Trash political views, Trash production... Lost his touch should of retired years ago when he actually had a legacy which he has now dismantled into trash.

    The Album Is TRASH
  89. 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
  90. Joel_Freecheck
    Dec 16, 2017
    6
    The real revelation with this album is that Eminem is no longer the 2000s shock rapper you fell in love with. He has matured in both vision and flow, resulting in a "beautiful mess" of some sorts. The lows are bad, including the abysmal Pink collab and horribly sampled "Framed", but "River" is bound for chart glory and the album closes with enough strength to merit a positive score.
  91. 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
  92. chidime
    Dec 16, 2017
    1
    Absolutely terrible album. There isn't one song on here that I can really listen to and say is good. Couple of manageable songs, and the rest is just loud noise. Absolutely disappointed in Eminem. Worst album of his career, and one of the worst of 2017. Shame.
  93. 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.
  94. 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.
  95. 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.
  96. mohjbara
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    one of the worst albums i've ever heard in the history of rap and im not being biased omg this album suck and could have a better story plus better lyrics and at least have a connection between the song he's putting out as an "album" that talks about very different stuff
  97. 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
  98. 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.
  99. 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
  100. 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
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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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