The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1964 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,792 out of 1964
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 1964
  3. Negative: 141 out of 1964

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  1. Johnnyyest7
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary album and Eminem’s best album such a classic one of a kind album b… Expand
  2. Aravinddd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Such a good album.. it's been 19 years.. so y'all know it.. probably the best album of all time
  3. Coolguymandude
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great great great great it's a great classic don't be hating **** you know it's great!
  4. chinno
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This Album is Like The Best Album I've Ever Heard In Hip-Hop History. This Album Is A True Classic. The Marshall Mathers LP Is A Masterpiece. The Lyrics Is Juicy, The Beats Are old School, The Tracks Are Fun, And Interesting To Listen Too. I Give This Album A 5.5 Mic Rating. Eminem's Style, Composition, Lyrics, Are Unbeatable. Stan And Kill You Are The Best Tracks On The Album.
  5. eddierehm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    When you think eminem, you think of this album. A masterpiece by all accords.
  6. JustNed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great… Expand
  7. HellToBeShady1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic Em. I'll forever bump this album. His music helped me so much growing up and this album is one of my favorites of all time.
  8. Okay2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Man this album.... Boii this album is a classic!!! If he dropped this today. Media would be MORE livid.
  9. vatsalpatel208
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is what got Eminem into the GOAT convo, very early into his career. His favourite, although I like TES more.
  10. T-WREX
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    All that needs to be said about this classic is that it not only invented the word “Stan” but it also turned those who listened to into Stans of Eminem.
  11. attieh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    amazing album amazing ............................................. classic
  12. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A classic. Along with the Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), this is my favourite hip-hop album of all time. I just love every track of this album.
  13. Alwadie07
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Believe it or not it’s now 20 years and I was just listening to this CD in my car yesterday because of how great it is!!
  14. Faresotb
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s the best ever hdhajjsjsjsjsbhshshhshshhhshjsjsjsjsjsisiksbgzyaoaokabvzczfyaaialsososoosososo
  15. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  16. cd120
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My secound favorite Eminem album, Kill you, The way i am, Stan,Im Back, Real Slim Shady. I can go on and on such a classic album
  17. AthTex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums of all time in hip hop. It has everything on it......................
  18. Terrarum
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Not we start this war. Don't go to other artists and put 0 just because your artist are lower than our.
  19. itsranjan007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Greatest album of all time. RAW. The way I am, Stan, Kill you, the Real Slim shady are the best songs on the album. Eminem the GOAT
  20. Kingyogu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is Musical artistry and genius at its best the first album I bought and since then it’s still the benchmark
  21. Almashious
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album of all time... Goat Em is goat the greatest best rapper of all time
  22. Compuitguy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another undisbuted classic album and always enjoyable

    Eminem has been proving that he is one of the GOATs if not the GOAT
  23. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is a classic, 10 out of 10 enough said. .......................................................................
  24. Samiyaljabr12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Everyone knows that eminem is the greatest of all time and he is just so talented
  25. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The greatest album ever recorded on the planet of eminem's world cup in US US the G.O.A.T
  26. Totie12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite album of all time. The beats and ems flows get me fired up. It’s like all his best qualities finally cane together.
  27. Laila01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Really great music to be loved by anyone who gives you think about it won't happen again.
  28. smarti
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can literally listen to every song on the album. This is the eminem we first admired. The dark side.… Expand
  29. AllanBenjamin
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Eminem album ever! Stan the best storytelling ever! The most impactful album of the century!
  30. itachiuchiha007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic
  31. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Omg... It's sooo goood. JUST CLASSIC. I AIN'T AMERICAN OR ENGLISH SO I CAN'T REVIEW NICELY BUT THIS IS JUST PURE GOLD
  32. PME
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    CLASSIC! Grew up on this. Definitely at his best. Was never my favorite but always considered him one of the best.
  33. TomHutchcraft
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    The MMLP album by Eminem is one of the best-selling, and most defining hip-hop albums of all time, and arguably some of the artist's best work. It is an assertive, edgy masterpiece with strong features, impressive writing, and is jam-packed with classic songs.
  34. mshamlan79
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A classic. Timeless. Its been almost 20 years and I still consider this one of the best albums in the history of all genres in music
  35. jeremy38
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Un classique qui a marqué le rap a jamais. 78 en critique ?? C’est une honte
  36. Marchana21
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    The best album ever made in history of Hip-Hop. Technically amazing, great flows, brilliant lyrics and simply addictive. It will remain on the top os the list forever...
  37. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This has to be one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums I own. Of all the rap I've listened to, I feel like this is Eminem in his prime. The aggression and flow sync perfectly together to create one of the greatest albums I've heard. As someone who usually only picks a single here or there from an artists album, this has to be one of the first and few albums where I was able to maintain interestThis has to be one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums I own. Of all the rap I've listened to, I feel like this is Eminem in his prime. The aggression and flow sync perfectly together to create one of the greatest albums I've heard. As someone who usually only picks a single here or there from an artists album, this has to be one of the first and few albums where I was able to maintain interest to the whole album straight through.

    This LP is word manipulation at it's finest, and while it's rather violent at times, the wordplay is outstanding and mostly unmatched to this day.    … Expand
  38. Terrace
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This is just incredible, legendary. You can be of any culture, age(this is questionable), race and this album will hit you hard with unparalleled emotional force
  39. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Truly brilliant album. Eminem in his prime and absolutely killing it. Fave tracks ; Stan, Real Slim Shady, Drug Ballad, Kim
  40. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever and the best album of rap in history. Eminem in his best is unbatibable.
  41. Buja
    Dec 31, 2019
    10
    Best album ever! Songs like Stan and Kill You show how talented and intelligent Eminem is with the rhymes and Lyrics.
  42. TheRealZoko
    Oct 24, 2019
    10
    Turn off your censors, roll back, have a sip of tea (I'm sorry, its gone cold) and relax as Eminem, the undoubtable GOAT, fills your ears with a sense of calmness.

    SIKE!
  43. Venqo
    Oct 19, 2019
    10
    This is for sure a classic. One of the best hip-hop albums of all time. He always finds a new way to piss of people and It's so entertaining.
  44. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    Eminem's inarguable classic. A burst onto the scene with amazing lyrics, terrific production and timeless hits.
  45. antoniovrenna14
    May 8, 2019
    9
    Damn.. I remember the first time listening to this. It really scared me, but then I became a fan of Em very soon after. One of my favorite rap albums.
  46. Connorcox1997
    Feb 21, 2019
    10
    Eminem made one of the most Fire sophomore albums back in the year 2000, and The Marshall Mathers LP still holds up as one of the greatest albums ever made and one of the best albums of his career. The album is also known for its controversial moments in the Album that made many people criticized him for his violent lyrics. Like in the Song "Stan" Eminem tells a story of one of his crazyEminem made one of the most Fire sophomore albums back in the year 2000, and The Marshall Mathers LP still holds up as one of the greatest albums ever made and one of the best albums of his career. The album is also known for its controversial moments in the Album that made many people criticized him for his violent lyrics. Like in the Song "Stan" Eminem tells a story of one of his crazy fan about this guy name stan is a die-hard fan of Eminem who writes him letters to him. Stan is one of my best songs from the album and one of my all-time favorite songs from Eminem. The Production and the beats from Dr. Dre is dope. And Eminem's lyrics, flow, and bars are insane. The Marshal Mathers LP is one of the best Album of his career and one of the best that Dr. Dre has ever Produced. I highly Recommended it. 10/10… Expand
  47. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 20, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best rap album. No skip no wack song, Features did well Dido killed it, D12 Killed it, Bizzare killed it, Snoop Dogg killed it, Nate Dogg killed it. This album starts with a public service announcement & that **** was legendary & the song kill you is also legendary. Eminem flow in criminal is one of the best flow of all time. If you hate this album then only God can save you.… Expand
  48. Danila12
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    The rhyming skills of Eminem, his technics are FIRE on this album. Just listen how he pronounce some words on certain tracks. A true poet
  49. kayhamed
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    WoW!! A legendary album! one of the bestest albums ever! I can't believe this eminem has turned to an eminem making garbage like 'revival' or 'kamikaze'! good old slim shady!
  50. TheQuietGamer
    Nov 3, 2018
    7
    Hasn't aged well. The lyrics about murder, rape, and suicide might have been outrageous back in 2000, but they come off as corny today. Eminem's complaints about his critics often reach Fred Durst levels of whining. These rants do have the occasional moments of poignancy though. It's clear the rapper is just trying to be as edgy as possible so it was crazy to really take what he was sayingHasn't aged well. The lyrics about murder, rape, and suicide might have been outrageous back in 2000, but they come off as corny today. Eminem's complaints about his critics often reach Fred Durst levels of whining. These rants do have the occasional moments of poignancy though. It's clear the rapper is just trying to be as edgy as possible so it was crazy to really take what he was saying all that seriously. Criticizing the crude nature of his writing makes sense, but believing he was trying to get his young audience to commit violent acts? Not so much. It was interesting to hear Em address that.

    While I can't call myself a fan of the album, I do respect it's pop-culture significance. So I think it's worth revisiting as a history lesson on one of the biggest names in rap. There are also still instances of pure brilliance. Just know that hip-hop has come a long way since this was first released.    … Expand
  51. SuchiB14
    Nov 1, 2018
    10
    If you rate this below 9, then you are retarded. This is a classic. If you are offended by the lyrics, get hard.
  52. Hell_Mell12
    Oct 13, 2018
    8
    Overall his best effort creatively, while his ambition on this album only takes a backseat to his debut LP. The perfect blend of raunchy rhymes and elite lyricism, this album doesn't hold back & the lyrics are as explicit as ever. Beyond the sometimes abstract lyrics he does have tracks where he wears his heart on his sleeve. The biggest problem with this album is the lack of seriousness,Overall his best effort creatively, while his ambition on this album only takes a backseat to his debut LP. The perfect blend of raunchy rhymes and elite lyricism, this album doesn't hold back & the lyrics are as explicit as ever. Beyond the sometimes abstract lyrics he does have tracks where he wears his heart on his sleeve. The biggest problem with this album is the lack of seriousness, especially when you consider his competition. But songs like 'Stan' & 'The Way I Am' seemingly drown those tracks out ('The Real Slim Shady' , 'Kill You' and 'Amityville'). His horrocore style became the blueprint for many rappers today and in retrospective this is his most complete and essential project.… Expand
  53. DCMusicFan
    Oct 3, 2018
    5
    While Eminem is, without a doubt, one of the most skilled rappers out there, I couldn't stand the overt misogynistic and homophobic tones of the music. I wouldn't have cared as much, if it weren't for Stans that like to use the word **** (gay slur) in every sentence.
  54. DamonAubergine
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    Eminem's music will always be compared to this incredible album. Start to finish it is a listener and certainly a repeat listener. 'The Real Slim Shady' is probably Eminem's best song of his entire career, and complemented by songs like 'Stan', 'Kill you' and 'The Way I Am', there is almost no doubt that this is a must listen in the Hip Hop world. The lyrical ability of Eminem, the flowEminem's music will always be compared to this incredible album. Start to finish it is a listener and certainly a repeat listener. 'The Real Slim Shady' is probably Eminem's best song of his entire career, and complemented by songs like 'Stan', 'Kill you' and 'The Way I Am', there is almost no doubt that this is a must listen in the Hip Hop world. The lyrical ability of Eminem, the flow and the beats that accompany it all, are all just perfection is music form.… Expand
  55. mirow
    Jun 29, 2018
    10
    He for sure is the goat and he snapped em take this 10 and give us more. Goat aleeert
  56. XDsurpemboi
    May 25, 2018
    10
    This is my all time favorite rap album almost all the songs on this album are good. The best songs on it are Stan, Real Slim Shady, Kim, and **** Please 2
  57. Sanga
    Apr 25, 2018
    10
    A **** Brilliant Masterpiece..!!
    Don't Know How The **** It Has Just A 78 Score???
  58. Dragonfly02
    Mar 4, 2018
    7
    I did like this album, but the track where he kills his wife was TERRIBLE!!!! He sounds too young for me to enjoy heavily on this album. At least it was better than The Slim Shady LP.
  59. aftermath96
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    this album does a lot for me, this is my personal favorite album of all time, eminem is the greatest artist of all time
  60. Ceo2424
    Jan 29, 2018
    10
    Not the greatest hip hop album ever.
    But definitely in the Top 20.
    Lyricism at it's most explosive.
  61. hiphopnotist
    Jan 7, 2018
    10
    This album is just pure genius. Eminem got inside the mind of the youth and turned the world upside down. More than half of the songs could have been singles and gone platinum that year. Yes, it's Eminem and he can be a psycho, but it was a horror or action movie this guy would be one of our favorite characters. He has the help of some of the best from the west and delivers what might beThis album is just pure genius. Eminem got inside the mind of the youth and turned the world upside down. More than half of the songs could have been singles and gone platinum that year. Yes, it's Eminem and he can be a psycho, but it was a horror or action movie this guy would be one of our favorite characters. He has the help of some of the best from the west and delivers what might be his best album ever.… Expand
  62. isaacb263
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    Eminem at his best, clever songwriting, great production, witty bars, not a single dull moment
  63. Mixotrof
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This is one of the best hip-hop albums ever made. Every song on here is amazing. Even Under the Influence,which is considered the weakest song on the album is better than anything Eminem put out since Relapse.
  64. KripBop
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    the fact critics gave this is a 78 which is gd but this album easily deserves 90 84 but for people its em whos contreversy this is a deep lyrical masterpiece nothing ever topped
  65. dekusm
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    This is an album that was too revolutionary for critics at the time. For younger and more open-minded ears at in 2000 though, including myself, we all knew this would be (and will always be) not only one of the most classic rap albums of all time, but one of the most classic ALBUMS of all time. 50 years from now, grandfathers will reminisce being alive when this album came out, along withThis is an album that was too revolutionary for critics at the time. For younger and more open-minded ears at in 2000 though, including myself, we all knew this would be (and will always be) not only one of the most classic rap albums of all time, but one of the most classic ALBUMS of all time. 50 years from now, grandfathers will reminisce being alive when this album came out, along with the experience they had culturally, which was completely changed from a single artist/album. The importance of Eminem is on a Beatles level, not that I'm comparing their music in any way.… Expand
  66. FruitJuice
    Jul 17, 2017
    9
    classic............................................................................................................................................................
  67. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    9
    Eminem's best album. If you sit back and pay attention to the rhyme structures and flows of the songs you really get an appreciation for Em's skill level. Only think holding it back from being a 10 are the songs with D12.

    Best songs: Criminal / The Way I am / Stan
  68. NEONFLEXIQ
    Dec 6, 2016
    10
    Kill You. Who Knew. Stan. The Way I Am. Criminal. These are undoubtedly cut diamonds among gems. Definitely, It's one of the best hip-hop albums ever, if not the best.
  69. kevinisacuck
    Sep 24, 2016
    9
    great lyricism and flow beats and stan is my fav song, heavy content and not for all, the skits need to go and again you may get offended but still its a good album
  70. Beck7512
    Aug 19, 2016
    10
    Aggressive, hard hitting, this album is great. From the Dr Dre produced beats to the hilarious or angry lyrics, this album delivers on every level. Some impressive features and even more impressive songs this album remains a classic and one of my favorites ever. CLASSIC!!!
  71. Danm95VFF
    Jun 13, 2016
    10
    MMLP has stood the test of time as a hip hop classic. It proved more than catchy enough to appease the masses whilst also featuring some of the most tense lyrics and delivery you will ever hear on a rap album, with some suitably sinister beats. Beneath all the shock-value lyricism lies a man laying his soul bare for all the world to tune in. Marshall Mathers tackles his experiences withMMLP has stood the test of time as a hip hop classic. It proved more than catchy enough to appease the masses whilst also featuring some of the most tense lyrics and delivery you will ever hear on a rap album, with some suitably sinister beats. Beneath all the shock-value lyricism lies a man laying his soul bare for all the world to tune in. Marshall Mathers tackles his experiences with fame and the personal turmoil he was facing at the time. Eminem showed much promise on The Slim Shady LP, but in order to keep that momentum going he had to up the ante in every possible way, and he succeeded against all odds, which has secured him a lengthy career and likely also a wealthy retirement.… Expand
  72. eli_obeid
    Feb 11, 2016
    10
    ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Its eminem, case closed!!!
  73. Jumpman
    Jan 8, 2016
    7
    Rap-wise this album is fascinating and the lyrics are mostly clever and catchy but there are some weak tracks like under the influence or remember me or both of the skits especially the sex one this was not funny at all more like super annoying
  74. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    10
    An overall metacritic score of 78 is criminal. Eminem put together one of the greatest albums in Hip Hop lore. Eminem is at his peak on this album, rapping deeply, honestly, satirically, and skilfully. Songs like "Stan", "The Way I Am", "I'm Back", and "Kim" are the highlights of the album. Controversial as ever but as talented as ever.
  75. RobVanHars
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    The album is too good to say it's trash, everything is perfect, don't care what the haters say, they hate it because this album is just too good for them.
  76. rebeligado
    Aug 6, 2015
    1
    Álbúm terrivél, que só tem de Bom The Monster, isso por causa da Rihanna, porque se fosse pelo Eminem seria um lixo completo.

    Descartável, sem mais palavras pra descrever essa coisa.
  77. frozen_flame123
    Jul 20, 2015
    10
    Slim Shady LP put him on the map, but Marshal Mathers LP solidified his greatness. Truly one of the best albums of all time of any genre. The Way I Am, Real Slim Shady, Stan, Criminal, Marshal Mathers, I'm Back, Kill You, Amityville, and **** Please II are all great songs.

    Eminem shows all kinds of Emotions on this album. He shows his silly and wacky side on Real Slim Shady and ****    Slim Shady LP put him on the map, but Marshal Mathers LP solidified his greatness. Truly one of the best albums of all time of any genre. The Way I Am, Real Slim Shady, Stan, Criminal, Marshal Mathers, I'm Back, Kill You, Amityville, and **** Please II are all great songs.

    Eminem shows all kinds of Emotions on this album. He shows his silly and wacky side on Real Slim Shady and **** Please II; his darker, more, disturbing side on Kill You and Kim; his very serious and thought provoking side on Stan and Marshal Mathers; and he even goes after his critics with songs like The Way I Am and Criminal.

    This album is the second highest selling hip hop album for a reason. I don't usually agree with the public when it comes to music, but they sure as hell got it right with this one. This is an undeniable classic that shows an in-depth view of the psyche of Eminem    … Expand
  78. flametail23
    May 19, 2015
    10
    This is Em at his best. There are maybe two or three meh songs on this, the rest are amazing and are great to listen too. This is probably his best,maybe second best album.
    10/10
  79. Spyroexe
    May 12, 2015
    3
    MMLP was hot and controversial for it's time, but listening to it now makes Eminem look like a whining **** Don't get me wrong, MMLP has "Stan", "The Real Slim Shady", "The Way I Am", "I'm Back" and "Under the Influence", but overall the album is...eh.
  80. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Arguably Em's best work, MMLP is THE ultimate classic in the 2000's hip-hop. Em is more than entertaining, complex and very interesting on a critical and political standpoint. He is completely destroying the mic, howling his rhymes, who are sharp as a knife. We also can't forget Dre's work one the production which is unbelievably good and sharp, delivering awesome beats song after song. AArguably Em's best work, MMLP is THE ultimate classic in the 2000's hip-hop. Em is more than entertaining, complex and very interesting on a critical and political standpoint. He is completely destroying the mic, howling his rhymes, who are sharp as a knife. We also can't forget Dre's work one the production which is unbelievably good and sharp, delivering awesome beats song after song. A must have in your album collection.… Expand
  81. keve16
    Mar 26, 2015
    7
    6.9/10................................................................................................................................................
  82. Shady313
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  83. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    10
    A production, lyrical, and story-telling masterpiece. It delves into his mindless anger as he shapes this LP into a sophisticated acts of terror against specific celebrities. The overwhelming lyrics of drug use along with vivid details of killing his psychotic wife and many other people sets forth an unquestionably perfect alter ego that brings out the evil in him.
  84. r0tan0rtan
    Mar 3, 2015
    8
    Eminem's best record. The singles are the best tracks on the album. Marshall Mathers is pretty hilarious. Could do without some of the collaborative tracks. Eminem was the only memorable verse on Remember Me? and both Under The Influence and Amityville are awful (coincidentally, D12 is **** awful!).
  85. youlouz
    Jan 27, 2015
    10
    Slim Shady's best album ever!! Theres only one problem with this album. NOTHING! .
  86. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    9
    Podemos poner a The Marshall Mathers LP como el mejor álbum de rap de toda la historia si vemos las letras de este no como un oyente más, o un critico, sino como un Marshall Mathers o un Slim Shady.
  87. hownattyyyydo
    Aug 8, 2014
    10
    Classic. He's having fun, incredible wordplay and overall just an album you can vibe to, it's dangerous, strong and is Eminem's peak. One of the greatest albums of all time.
  88. RealHipHop
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    This is Eminem at his best. The content is very lyrical, funny, violent and controversial. Without a doubt top 10 rap albums of all time, maybe even top 5
  89. lukevandam
    May 20, 2014
    10
    this album came out when i turned 7 i first heard it when i was 11 and i was really into rap back then im now 20 and as time has passed i have stoped listening to the 50 cents ice cubes and so on but every now and then i chuck on my mmlp and just admire the lyrical genius that is eminem this was a great album back when i was 11 and it still hold up today
  90. Pranay6
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    A pathological masterpiece that succeeds in presenting emotion and uncompromising entertainment.

    This album turned the whole world upside down. It sold 1.75 million in its first week, went 5x platinum in its first month, sold 19 million total worldwide, and won Grammys. This isn't the type of album expected to achieve such heights. But at the same time, only one person is capable of    A pathological masterpiece that succeeds in presenting emotion and uncompromising entertainment.

    This album turned the whole world upside down. It sold 1.75 million in its first week, went 5x platinum in its first month, sold 19 million total worldwide, and won Grammys. This isn't the type of album expected to achieve such heights. But at the same time, only one person is capable of making such an album. And that is Eminem.    … Expand
  91. HipHopHead25
    Jan 12, 2014
    9
    This album was exceptional for its year. It had the perfect blend of seriousness, jokes and dark humor. Eminem displays all of these using great wordplay, stellar lyricism and amazing flow, which he himself claims he wanted to improve. Although certain songs' production was a bit weak, the album is a masterpiece overall and a hip hop classic.
  92. Hypocritics
    Dec 14, 2013
    10
    A 78? Anytime the gap between users and critics (who's job it is to accurately portray the public's reception of a product), is this large, the critics are at fault. Eminem is simply too extreme for some, so they pass it off as shock value. For sure, this album has a lot of shock value, but to simply brush it off as a 78, a C+! No no no, Eminem takes his real life, which is exactly asA 78? Anytime the gap between users and critics (who's job it is to accurately portray the public's reception of a product), is this large, the critics are at fault. Eminem is simply too extreme for some, so they pass it off as shock value. For sure, this album has a lot of shock value, but to simply brush it off as a 78, a C+! No no no, Eminem takes his real life, which is exactly as treacherous as his lyrics portray, and makes it into some of the hardest-hitting, witty, clever, and passionate albums known to date. Then take those lyrics and put them on top of Dr. Dre's beats! There is a reason this album is considered a classic. Someone needs to give Metacritic the memo, because as of now, Rick Ross has an album higher than MMLP. Blasphemous.… Expand
  93. Say_Chidz
    Nov 26, 2013
    10
    the definition of lyrical mastery Eminem weaves a controversy-laden masterpiece examining life and the ripple effects of fame and fortune on the artist and their fans
  94. joshootMi
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    *words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words**words* JUST BUY THE ALBUM IT'S F-ING AMAZING!!!
  95. saleh52
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Lets Just Say I Still Listen To This Album, as its one of the best albums Eminem has ever created in his rap career...................................
  96. anggy12002
    Sep 26, 2013
    8
    This is of course a great album. No hardcore rap fans will deny that. Every track is either catchy or emotionally heavy, yet it never drags the album down. The only tracks I honestly dislike are Remember Me? Marshall Mathers and to a lesser extent Kim. The only negatives about the album aside from that is that it feels too similar to the Slim Shady LP, yet isn't quite to the perfection ofThis is of course a great album. No hardcore rap fans will deny that. Every track is either catchy or emotionally heavy, yet it never drags the album down. The only tracks I honestly dislike are Remember Me? Marshall Mathers and to a lesser extent Kim. The only negatives about the album aside from that is that it feels too similar to the Slim Shady LP, yet isn't quite to the perfection of the Slim Shady LP. Regardless, if you love Slim Shady, hardcore hip-hop, or were at all a fan of the Slim Shady EP or LP, this is a perfect album for you.… Expand
  97. TounVic
    Aug 1, 2013
    9
    This album is the best Eminem album, absolutely genius, the rhymes and the punchlines are complicated. All of the disses, all of the anger, of this album is a car-crash record: loud, wild, dangerous, out of control, grotesque, unsettling. That's the real Slim Shady.
  98. hiphop97
    May 27, 2013
    10
    This album is just genius. The lyricism is clever and eminem's dark and sinister flow just adds to the dark nature of the album. This album is not for the light-hearted though. If you plan on listening to this album, prepare for shocking but clever songs.
  99. TheWalrus2000
    Apr 5, 2013
    10
    The Marshall Mathers LP is a strong debut for Eminem. It's a meaningful and intensefully dark and humoruous which a great start to Eminem's f*cked life and career.
  100. Caestus
    Mar 6, 2013
    10
    A classic
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#46 Best Album of 2000
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#1 Most Discussed Album of 2000
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#3 Most Shared Album of 2000

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Slant Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    30
    The collaborative efforts of tracks like "Bitch Please II" and "Under the Influence" make Eminem seem like an ornamental prop in Dr. Dre's ever-growing hip-hop dynasty.
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  2. Sonicnet
    50
    The problem is, as the album drags on, young Master Mathers wastes his considerable wit and opts to grouse in the guise of a rampaging reactionary. Song after song finds Eminem viciously baiting real and imagined enemies, as if that's all he knows how to do.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    60
    It just isn't as much fun this time around, no matter how fresh Dre's beats are or how many worthy targets get shot down along with the innocent.
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