Kamikaze
by Eminem
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Aug 31, 2018
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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 1419 Ratings

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  1. Chit
    Sep 12, 2018
    9
    There are some songs I don’t like but the album itself was amazing. To the people who are saying that it just rap with no content, he was doing that with revival and it was trashed. I personally liked revival so I don’t know what you guys want him to do. Time have change and people don’t like his style no more. Mumble seems to be the new thing, though Eminem is still the Goat.
  2. DamonAubergine
    Sep 21, 2018
    9
    Kamikaze is a showcase of what Eminem is really capable of. The lyrical flow and content that has always made him a standout figure in Hip Hop has returned for this album. With features from Joyner Lucas, who has an extremely bright future, and Royce Da 5"9, who brings a nostalgic tone from the Bad Meets Evil era. Jessie Reyez also brings a new type of voice to Eminem's music, with anKamikaze is a showcase of what Eminem is really capable of. The lyrical flow and content that has always made him a standout figure in Hip Hop has returned for this album. With features from Joyner Lucas, who has an extremely bright future, and Royce Da 5"9, who brings a nostalgic tone from the Bad Meets Evil era. Jessie Reyez also brings a new type of voice to Eminem's music, with an equally rough tone as the man himself, but in the female version.

    The main criticism of this album has been that Em sounds like hes 'wining' instead of firing back. But the 'come and get me attitude' from the old Slim Shady era has returned and overrides any sense of 'wining' that people may focus on.

    This album is not the best hip hop album of the year but it is probably the most lyrically impressive, and certainly Eminem's best for a while.    … Expand
  3. DoomMidget
    Dec 28, 2018
    9
    I've never particularly been an Eminem fan beyond enjoying the odd track, but I very much liked this album and was compelled enough to purchase it (high praise, I don't remember the last full album I bought).
    I appreciated the anger and aggression mixed with some great beats, in addition to the rapping and lyrical skills on display. In particular, I would say The Ringer, Lucky You, Not    I've never particularly been an Eminem fan beyond enjoying the odd track, but I very much liked this album and was compelled enough to purchase it (high praise, I don't remember the last full album I bought).
    I appreciated the anger and aggression mixed with some great beats, in addition to the rapping and lyrical skills on display. In particular, I would say The Ringer, Lucky You, Not Alike, and Fall stood out for me as personal favourites.    … Expand
  4. SHantanubhati_3
    May 19, 2019
    9
    This album was a great comeback for Eminem lyrically it's the second best album of the year behind drogas wave production was superb it was short and very good
  5. amansultan100
    Jun 14, 2019
    9
    Superb. We got the old Eminem back, major respect for this man and he should continue on making music like this.
  6. ARONAR
    Jul 8, 2019
    9
    I am very pleased that Marshall returned his alter ego - Slim Shady! It was a very good decision in this situation!
    This album is clearly better than "Revival"!
  7. Kyle_Peake
    Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Awesome album with Eminem taking a step up from that noise known as Revival, only thing stopping it from being a 10 is his defenses of the latter album
  8. anikpramanikcse
    Oct 30, 2019
    9
    raw, beautiful, fierce. Great comeback after revival. wish he keeps this vibe on next album
  9. PawelSyska
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Amazing. VENOM at the end blew my mind. I'm addicted.
    9/10 because ten is only reserved for The Eminem Show
  10. yusifs
    May 7, 2020
    9
    Kamikaze has clever word-plays,impressive flows and flow changes,aggressive,entertaining and direct disses,impressive rhyme schemes.It has also a heartwarming song Stepping Stone and .the only issue with the album is the weak hooks in a few songs.An album from the master of craft.
  11. KBzinho
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solid album. He should’ve gave us this one instead of giving us revival. But anyways… Expand
  12. DABBINGBOI
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    It is an extremely good album, this angry Eminem is so much better than REVIVAL Eminem and MMLP2
    His writing is amazing and lands every time, the beat is more modern which is good, it shows he is evolving and how he uses these beats better than the new gen of rappers, Best songs are all of them except for normal, Nice guy and good guy. I am tired of the relationship songs, He says sorry    It is an extremely good album, this angry Eminem is so much better than REVIVAL Eminem and MMLP2
    His writing is amazing and lands every time, the beat is more modern which is good, it shows he is evolving and how he uses these beats better than the new gen of rappers, Best songs are all of them except for normal, Nice guy and good guy. I am tired of the relationship songs, He says sorry D12 in stepping stone which is amazing, destroys everyone in The ringer, Greatest is just him flexing his lyrical prowess, has an amazing collab with Joyner in "Lucky you" "not alike" is the an fantastic collab with Royce and "Kamikaze" is a diss on ghostwriting, amazing album, extreme replay value, Must listen to. (Not better than MMLP)    … Expand
  13. flametail23
    Jul 13, 2019
    8
    A great return to form after 'Revival'. The lyrics are sharp, the beats aren't amazing but are a big step up and those flows...Some of the best flows of Eminem's whole career end up on this album.
  14. Jonsnow123
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Eminem is back with a response album after the utterly disappointing and infamous Revival. He is certainly more hungry and hits the mark more often than not this time around. Eminem is at his best writing with his back against the wall. However people should be able to criticize revival which Eminem clearly hasn't understood, u don't have to be a hater to understand revival is wack.Eminem is back with a response album after the utterly disappointing and infamous Revival. He is certainly more hungry and hits the mark more often than not this time around. Eminem is at his best writing with his back against the wall. However people should be able to criticize revival which Eminem clearly hasn't understood, u don't have to be a hater to understand revival is wack.

    Anyways Eminem tries to drop multiple bombs on his Kamikaze mission, most are funny and hit the mark while some fall flat and feel unjust. The Tyler diss was uncalled for, he is probably not offended by the slur, but Tyler deserves more respect than "Tyler create nothing" flower boy was a masterpiece miles better than revival. Tyler called out revival but previously defended relapse, Em seems weak.

    But all in all em blasts through with much better beats and production values, putting more or less the choppy robotic flow aside, and puts his heart into dropping lyrical bombs and entertaining hardcore fans. To say that Eminem won't make any new fans after this is an understatement. Props to em for bringing the old skits back, and i liket that he addressed the D12 inner circle beef in stepping stone.

    Favorite tracks: Kamikaze, The Ringer, Stepping Stone, Fall, Lucky you

    Least favorite: Venom(although it is for a soundtrack), Normal, Good/Nice guy    … Expand
  15. eva3si0n
    Sep 24, 2018
    8
    Excellent album from the best white turnips performers. Of course the best composition is Venom. But also Greatest with Humble echoes is other than Kendrick Lamar. And so I didn't expect from Eminem новго an album in 2018.
  16. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    8
    This is the roaring comeback fans have wanted. "The Ringer" is Eminem's best track in years.
  17. fireyose
    Sep 30, 2018
    8
    Is it a perfect album? No. But it is a representation of some of the best MC'n I have ever heard from Eminem. This man needs a fire under his ass to really fuel his core skill set. Makes sense looking back at his career. Always the target, and his albums, the good ones, are a shot back at the criticism. Anyway, Loved it.

    Favorite Songs: - The Ringer - Greatest - Lucky You - Not    Is it a perfect album? No. But it is a representation of some of the best MC'n I have ever heard from Eminem. This man needs a fire under his ass to really fuel his core skill set. Makes sense looking back at his career. Always the target, and his albums, the good ones, are a shot back at the criticism. Anyway, Loved it.

    Favorite Songs:
    - The Ringer
    - Greatest
    - Lucky You
    - Not Alike
    - Fall
    - Kamikaze    … Expand
  18. rynotbraun
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Enjoyed it more on the first listen than Revival. Wish their was more Slim Shady on this album though.
  19. jeddi222
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    This is a big improvement from Revival! Its urgency, anger and lyricism is at its greatness here. Although it fallen short by the end with the unneccesary collab and a trash soundtrack. Still this is a return-to-form for the G.O.A.T.
  20. GustavoMizanin
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    The best version of Eminem we got in a while. Apologies accepted for the trash "Revival" was. Those two were the phrases that came to my mind. After listening to this album for the third time in two days, I can say that he didn't disappoint me this time. Favorite tracks being "Lucky You", "Stepping Stone" and "Fall". Get ready to hear a lot of dissing going after almost every rapper you know.
  21. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    This is a good album with very good songs, such as The Ringer, Lucky You, Normal, Fall, Good Guy and Venom.
  22. AnyThingWorx
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Although personally I didn't hate "Revival", I still think Em needed a return to form, especially after how unfocused "Revival" was, thankfully, "Kamikaze" does exactly that.

    The opening tracks have some really solid rapping abilities and great wordplay with the lyrics, especially THE opener; "The Ringer" with great brag rap and critical of the double standards of criticism and mumble    Although personally I didn't hate "Revival", I still think Em needed a return to form, especially after how unfocused "Revival" was, thankfully, "Kamikaze" does exactly that.

    The opening tracks have some really solid rapping abilities and great wordplay with the lyrics, especially THE opener; "The Ringer" with great brag rap and critical of the double standards of criticism and mumble rap, and has an incredible flow. And leads into the incredibly fast track "Greatest", which criticized all of the rapper who have achieved "so much" when in reality all they have done is over-saturate their content into the mainstream, which ALSO leads into "Lucky You" with Joyner Lucas, with Lucas infuriated that he doesn't have any mainstream awards, even though he's arguably the best out of the breakout rappers lately, with Em switching it up and talking about although he's arguably the greatest, he's being ignored by the mainstream in favor of the **** mumble rap we have today, and with, again, an incredible flow and speed from both artists.

    Next is a Paul Rosenberg skit, which has Paul concerned over Em about the subject of the album, and asking if he doesn't get his way, if he'll do the exact same thing for the next album, and after the next song, Em responds with an angry call and actually going to a Yahoo user's house because he didn't understand a part of Revival, both of which are funny as hell.

    Anyways, between those skis include a song named "Normal" which Em goes into account as to why he can't have a normal relationship, but goes into conclusion that he's also the same and will always have to deal with it.

    But, after the second skit, comes an emotional song called "Stepping Stone", which delves into Em's relationship with D12, why he feels bad for them, but also why he feels some resentment against them. In the end, he calls to their fans that D12 is indeed over, but at the end of the day, everybody in D12 still love each other and are still friends.

    This next song, actually goes direct with Em's criticism with mumble rap, by taking the beat to "Look Alive" and mimicking the Migos flow and the "Bad and Boujee" hook and having Royce da 5'9" provide a verse that's incredible at him failing to understand why mumble rap is so popular, which is supported by Em's verse as he calls out many rappers, including Lil Xan, Lil Yachty, and others who ride off of other rappers' success or are too afraid to go deep into the genre, overall, a great song.

    The title track, "Kamikaze" goes over Em's reaction and everybody else's reaction to the reception of "Revival", going as far as comparing to "FACK", which is widely regarded as Em's worst song. However, the execution is a bit off, as the beat is pretty bad, and although a catchy hook and a solid flow, I feel as if the lyrics could've been better, but, overall, not a terrible song. The next song "Fall" continues with this tone, but he also calls out other rappers such as "Tyler the Creator", whom he actually calls a **** which has been met with some dumb backlash online for no reason, especially considering that, A. Em CENSORS the line, even on the explicit version, and, B. Em has said "WORSE" things with the word **** so, to say the very least, people are overreacting. The beat, though, again, isn't stellar, but the flow and lyrics are much better than the previous song.

    The next two songs: "Nice Guy" and "Good Guy" both feature a "duet" of sorts with Jessie Reyez, with "Nice Guy" being sluggish as hell with insufferable vocals from Reyez, and one of Eminem's worst performances (Excluding most of "Relapse"). The subject matter is actually good, though, as it focuses on Em's struggle with relationships despite being as good as he can. "Good Guy" is, thankfully, much better, with a better performance from both artists, with the same general subject matter, though with better writing, flow, and overall execution with the production as well.

    Unfortunately, the closing track; "Venom" (the title track from the Marvel movie of the same name) isn't all that good, with less than stellar performance from Em, and non-interesting subject matter of being the best, with decent wordplay and good production, far from terrible, but it's just average to bad.

    Overall, though, a great album from Em, with an inspiration in his vocals that we haven't seen in a while (save for "Nice Guy" and "Venom"), amazing rap speed and wordplay, (again, save for "Nice Guy" and "Venom"), great features, (AGAIN, save for "Nice Guy"). and funny as hell skits that don't come so abundantly, this album is a great return to form, rivaling the quality of "Recovery", my main complaint has to be the production, which sounds clunky and lazy. But, again, a great album that I recommend you listen to.

    Best Songs: Greatest, Not Alike, Lucky You, Stepping Stone, Normal, the Paul skits.
    Worst Songs: Nice Guy, Kamikaze, Venom.

    Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  23. flagflayer
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    Pretty good album I'd say, definitely had fun listening to it. Some songs are better, others are more "meh".

    Overall an 8/10 if you ask me.
  24. Llargotta
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    Eminem delivered a pleasant surprise with this album, albeit falling short on a couple of songs. It is evident he applied much of the criticism from Revival, as the contrasts in sound and content are enormous, but in a positive way.
  25. MrNotMatthew
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    As a fan, I'd say it's his best work since Relapse. In terms of lyricism and production it's not quite on the same level as his first 3 albums, but definitely makes a change from the generic breakup themes (although some tracks still include a hint of this) and rock rap samples from Revival, MMLP2 and Recovery. Still has the same few tracks that lower the standard of the rest of the album,As a fan, I'd say it's his best work since Relapse. In terms of lyricism and production it's not quite on the same level as his first 3 albums, but definitely makes a change from the generic breakup themes (although some tracks still include a hint of this) and rock rap samples from Revival, MMLP2 and Recovery. Still has the same few tracks that lower the standard of the rest of the album, Nice Guy is a good example of this. However, The Ringer, Greatest, Stepping Stone and Venom are the most enjoyable songs I've heard from him in a while. Was also nice to see a return of the Paul Rosenburg skits. If this turns out to be his last album, which is expected, then I'm glad he went out with what we know Eminem best for - speaking his mind and showing little mercy for his critics, instead of a sub par output with Revival.… Expand
  26. KodiakPL
    Aug 31, 2018
    8
    The only songs on this album NOT worth even clicking on and trying out are Nice Guy and Good Guy, both with Jessie Reyez. They are just bad and her vocals are really unpleasant to listen to.
    Otherwise, it's a really good and enjoyable album, I can give it about 8-.
  27. tr4xx
    Sep 1, 2018
    8
    This album is an improvement from "Revival" in the categories of production, content, delivery, and variety. I'm not sure where this album ranks in his discography, but it's worth a listen by any fan or person who generally enjoys Eminem's music. My highlighted tracks are Lucky You, Stepping Stone, Not Alike, and Fall.
  28. BigCFranchise
    Sep 4, 2018
    8
    His best album since Recovery (which I would give a 7/10). Beats are great, hes angry, hooks are good. Great gym album as well.
  29. tommyxx
    Sep 10, 2018
    8
    Eminem makes a thankfully quick return to the world of hip-hop, and after going through the motions last year, he is back, with beats, lightning quick bars, and smart wordplay and lyrics that is for the most part, an entirely fresh and admittedly fire album from him.
  30. orangeDoorhinge
    Sep 23, 2018
    8
    Em needed to bounce back after Revival and he did just that with Kamikaze. He comes out swinging with bars that remind me of vintage Shady. I've seen people saying that he came off as petty for taking shots at the younger generation but Em is at his best when he's **** on other people. Going forward I'd like to see more emphasis on the musicality but overall I was very pleased.
  31. SolonXP
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Eminem best album since 2005 for me. On this project Eminem is hungry again and this is why i love it.
  32. dannydboh
    Oct 30, 2018
    8
    I didn't liked Revival but this album is great,I think Revival was an experiment. Finally he is back with his best style!
  33. Oisinoc
    Nov 4, 2018
    8
    Pretty good, he goes off and raps his ass off, would have maybe been a 9 if he'd cut out nice guy and good guy
  34. Bork
    Nov 6, 2018
    8
    Revival got bad scores and Eminem is back at the game to respond that he is not scared of critics (us) and nobody in the world
    The beats are really good but not good as other albums, I thought it would get boring just listening him to always talk about critics and other rapper haters, but it doesn't get any boring when the lyrics and beats are that good!
    and yes the Album doesn't have    Revival got bad scores and Eminem is back at the game to respond that he is not scared of critics (us) and nobody in the world
    The beats are really good but not good as other albums, I thought it would get boring just listening him to always talk about critics and other rapper haters, but it doesn't get any boring when the lyrics and beats are that good!
    and yes the Album doesn't have any "Deep" Meaning like REVIVAL and other albums had (even tho Revival had bad scores it did had the meaning in every of the song) imo its okay on this album (this was the first place why Eminem made "Kamikaze" to respond to critics) but I hope it will not STAY like this.    … Expand
  35. DefiningYou
    Nov 13, 2018
    8
    Kamikaze was a big improvement from revival. The ringer, Greatest, Lucky you, Not alike, Fall, And venom were all great songs on the album. He's returned to his original form years ago.
  36. ingeeruline
    Dec 13, 2018
    8
    I think overall the album was great. What I was most surprised about was that a couple of songs I listened to the first time didn´t really seem that good and didn´t click, but then as I listened again and focused on the message, wordplay etc then I really started to love all of them. One thing I really want to point out tho is that people/fans really disliked the Revival album and saidI think overall the album was great. What I was most surprised about was that a couple of songs I listened to the first time didn´t really seem that good and didn´t click, but then as I listened again and focused on the message, wordplay etc then I really started to love all of them. One thing I really want to point out tho is that people/fans really disliked the Revival album and said that they wanted Slim Shady back. Then came out Kamikaze which actually IS more like Slim Shady and it gets a lot of bashing again for being too angry, dissing etc. I think this is a bit sad and that Em really tries to put out music that he thinks his fans will like...and they still want something else. I hope the majority of people who listen to this album get how genius it is.… Expand
  37. MCBengs
    May 19, 2019
    8
    All this album had to do to deliver was show us an energised Eminem hitting back after the flop that was Revival and it's a success on that front. Much of the criticism towards Kamikaze seems churlish to me when it succeeds at everything that it set out to achieve, further demonstrated by the subsequent 'Killshot' single. Sure, his delivery still lacks the levity that defined his classicAll this album had to do to deliver was show us an energised Eminem hitting back after the flop that was Revival and it's a success on that front. Much of the criticism towards Kamikaze seems churlish to me when it succeeds at everything that it set out to achieve, further demonstrated by the subsequent 'Killshot' single. Sure, his delivery still lacks the levity that defined his classic output and he's only rapping over trap beats cos that's the current trend but they already had to invent a new style of hip hop for this guy in the past and it would take an artistic masterstroke to do it again so late in his career.

    The tight focus here is the complete antithesis of Revival and there are a number of very solid tracks. 'Not Alike' is a vintage Em and Royce number. The lyrics are as intricate as ever but I like how unfussy this is as a package. If this album could be a stepping stone - Em clearing the air before moving on to a bigger, even better project - then it will all have been worth it.    … Expand
  38. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    8
    Not his best but certainly better than Revival, Relapse & Recovery. Fave tracks; Lucky You, Not Alike, The Ringer
  39. JACK15q
    Apr 5, 2020
    8
    This is amazing one of the best albums of 2018. Amazing tracks on here like lucky you, not alike, etc
  40. LYDiD
    Feb 17, 2020
    8
    Feel good to hear Eminem express is anger so freely! I just skip three songs that I don’t really feel
  41. JacobKavanagh
    Apr 13, 2020
    8
    This album serves to remind the entire hip-hop genre who's boss. Does he sound bitter? Yes. Does that matter? No. And besides... we like it when he gets angry.
  42. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    8
    Finally we hear something different than Recovery from Eminem after years.Slim Shady has resurfaced with this album and i hope he never disappears again.
  43. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    This album is very good with lyrics and flows and does a good job at dissing disrespectful rappers of cliched and unskilled lyricism, but the lowlights are songs where Eminem is sour and bitter about what people though of his worst project, Revival. Still, the album has good disses and it is surprising the small time frame the album was made in.
  44. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    8
    Tell me something , You **** can tell me nothin´ , if you dont like this album is cuz you like mgk ****.
  45. TimW001
    Sep 11, 2018
    7
    Eminem in a Vaccum
    When Eminem albums work best is when he is wroking at a specific concept (Recovery, Marshall Mathers LP). This album he has a clear focus and a c;ear anger and it works very well. It's a strong release from Eminem. The lyrics and beats are strong and tight, his message is clear.
    What makes reviewing Eminem albums a challenge is that we compare it to his previous    Eminem in a Vaccum
    When Eminem albums work best is when he is wroking at a specific concept (Recovery, Marshall Mathers LP). This album he has a clear focus and a c;ear anger and it works very well. It's a strong release from Eminem. The lyrics and beats are strong and tight, his message is clear.

    What makes reviewing Eminem albums a challenge is that we compare it to his previous work. So if you listen Kamikaze pretend you don't know who Eminem is, adn this album exists in a vacuum. Does that maker it better or worse? I would argue it seriously improves what I think of the album. But I understadn albums don't exist in a vacuum. And by comparing it to other previous works it ends up seeming okay. He's one of the greatest hip hop aritst of a generation adn that's what we compare it to. S naturally any music after a persons magnum opus is going to seem weak.

    But overall the album is decent, a 7/10 range. Especially notable songs:
    Stepping Stone
    Fall
    Good Guy
    The Ringer.    … Expand
  46. therealbear
    Sep 1, 2018
    7
    Em at his best like he was on all of his albums when it comes to lyrics. But this album is a bit to short with only 11 tracks. It has way to many trap-ish songs, but that might be because he is mocking mumble rappers. He is in a "revolution" mode ... he attacks and easily wins a fight that barely was real with his critics. He again proves that top artists comes with something differentEm at his best like he was on all of his albums when it comes to lyrics. But this album is a bit to short with only 11 tracks. It has way to many trap-ish songs, but that might be because he is mocking mumble rappers. He is in a "revolution" mode ... he attacks and easily wins a fight that barely was real with his critics. He again proves that top artists comes with something different every time, so that is why Kamikaze comes to complete the conceptual success that he had with Relapse, Recovery, The Marshall Mathers Lp 2 and Revival when we talk about the albums he released in his second part of his career. All of this albums brought you something different and that is why he might be the only artist with a legendary complexity when it comes to sound and lyrics adapted for what he is saying at a specific point in his life.… Expand
  47. stk35054
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Let's put talent aside, Eminem is a 46 year old rapper that is still achieving international platinum status. If the goal is to sell records, he's remaining successful. If the goal is to rival current talent, the competition is slim (pun unintended). Old school, new school, West side, East side--it's all blending into a mumbling uninhibited monologue reminiscent of the internalLet's put talent aside, Eminem is a 46 year old rapper that is still achieving international platinum status. If the goal is to sell records, he's remaining successful. If the goal is to rival current talent, the competition is slim (pun unintended). Old school, new school, West side, East side--it's all blending into a mumbling uninhibited monologue reminiscent of the internal ramblings that occur during a long night of drinking. If anyone is posturing to offer a coherent take on the state of hip-hop, let it be Eminem and please welcome the mumble rap slants. The music scene is sliding towards incoherence, maybe in one last phase before transforming into the drone of non-verbal electronic binaural future music.… Expand
  48. thedaywalker
    Sep 6, 2018
    7
    Eminem hits back with a surprise album, that will surely get the people talking. It was probably the right thing to do, if people knew that the album was being released, it wouldn't have the impact it had following Revival.

    the first track are near perfection. It's everything i could ask for from Eminem. Joyner Lucas has one of the best verses of his career, he holds his own with one of    Eminem hits back with a surprise album, that will surely get the people talking. It was probably the right thing to do, if people knew that the album was being released, it wouldn't have the impact it had following Revival.

    the first track are near perfection. It's everything i could ask for from Eminem. Joyner Lucas has one of the best verses of his career, he holds his own with one of the greats. While the Ringer is the most talked about song, Fall has to be my favorite track on the whole record. It comes back with the "don't give a **** attitude that i personally love from Eminem.

    Unfortunately the album loses value, with basically garbage songs, like Normal and Nice Guy, Normal is so awkward, and it feels so out of place on this album. Nice Guy is completely terrible, Jessie Reyez voice is unlistenable to, and i did myself a favor to actually delete that track as i never want to see it again.

    The song Venom doesn't belong here, even though it isn't a bad song. It'd be better to just release as a standalone, and the remix for Chloraseptic would make more sense being there

    But i think the good clearly outweighs the bad, The highlights are to high for the lows to even matter, too much.

    Favorite Songs: The Ringer, Greatest, Lucky You, Stepping Stone, Fall
    Least Favorite Songs: Normal, Nice Guy, Good Guy    … Expand
  49. seancoz
    Oct 23, 2019
    7
    Kamikaze, kind of, lives up to its title as this album is an absolute surprise bombing by one of the best rappers of all time. After a solid album in Marshall Mathers LP 2, fans were ready for another with Revival. Sadly that album and it’s album rollout were easily the worst, of this decade, and of Marshall’s career and the worst of the year as well. However, just over 9 months laterKamikaze, kind of, lives up to its title as this album is an absolute surprise bombing by one of the best rappers of all time. After a solid album in Marshall Mathers LP 2, fans were ready for another with Revival. Sadly that album and it’s album rollout were easily the worst, of this decade, and of Marshall’s career and the worst of the year as well. However, just over 9 months later Eminem seems to have channeled his evil twin Slim Shady and asked him for advice because the sound of this album is very reminiscent of Eminem’s earlier moments of his career, yet done with inspiration and some of the style of today’s rap/trap movement. It is nowhere near a perfect project however, some awkward hooks and clunky sounds in the final three tracks can be a bit cringy and this album may have been better suited as a 10 track project. While, sort of but not totally, understandable why these tracks are included it’s not helping the albums cause. Lastly, most of the first 10 tracks on this project are pretty great, yet can be very subjective to the listener, while some lyrics sound cringy, for the most part they’re smart, goofy and very reminiscent of the earlier days of Slim Shady. While not an amazing project, Kamikaze definitely will stir some controversy and will surely be in many peoples favorite rap album year end lists, but it will also be in many people’s least favorites as well. Eminem isn’t for everyone and this project is a great example of that, but for those who have stuck with Marshall throughout the years this is a rewarding treat and one with plenty of tracks that will be in many peoples' playlists regardless of peoples opinion of the overall body of work. Not the best listen from front to back, or start to finish, but Eminem finally looks like he knows once again what makes rap music good again and how to create it, and will continue to keep this in mind going forward. Let's hope he remembers and keeps that in mind and doesn't forget that like he had on Release, a good amount of times during Recovery, and most recently of course, Revival.… Expand
  50. tonedover1
    Aug 31, 2018
    7
    A return to better form, but not a classic Em album. The production has a more modern sound. His acerbic hatred and seething being the featured theme. Still several tracks where slurs come into play and they hamper the songs - Em should be past that at this point in his career. Highlights include: The Ringer, The Greatest, and Venom
  51. Brisketandbeer
    Sep 3, 2018
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do love this album, but there are a couple of setbacks. It’s 2018 homophobic slurs can go, however we do know you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, these words have been used by him before h was famous. I can do without the relationship songs. Even though lyrically they are good, it’s no different than any other.

    If you’re not an original Mc you just got chin checked! Em took his least favorite genre of hip hop and murdered those artists who use that genre, mocked them, and did it better than they could. I’ve read other reviews “yeah, he fast raps, whatever”. Did you hear what he said? Probably not cause you were busy hating. It doesn’t matter the style or flow, he does the same when busta bust does a guest spot, he murders you on or with your own stuff. He gave respect to some, props to Wayne and imitated his voice to diss others for copying Wayne. Props to Drake then ghost write diss. The rest, you’ll have to listen to. The guest spots were on point.

    I hated to have to be negative but overall he torched it! Please have an even keel and listen to the words when you press play on this album.    … Expand
  52. tidustherapper
    Sep 9, 2018
    7
    First 3 tracks are complete fire imo. It slows down a bit with normal. Not Alike was cool, I definitely liked the beat switch, Fall was pretty good too. Kamikaze was eh to me. The last 3 tracks were absolute garbage to me though. So... 7.
  53. MiguelNunes98
    Feb 7, 2019
    7
    This album is so addictive I already played 50+ times. In my opinion it's his best since relapse (MMLP2 excluded).
  54. IlanBrem
    Jun 21, 2019
    7
    The Ringer 8/10 great lyrics and great flows with a fine beat.
    Greatest 8.5/10 see above but with a better beat.
    Lucky You feat 10/10 amazing lyrics amazing hook amazing beat both Em and Joyner give an amazing delivery, won't shy to say it is one of the best rap tracks in 2010's. Normal 8/10 great lyrics and flow (see a pattern?) with a beat that didn't really did it to me at first but    The Ringer 8/10 great lyrics and great flows with a fine beat.
    Greatest 8.5/10 see above but with a better beat.
    Lucky You feat 10/10 amazing lyrics amazing hook amazing beat both Em and Joyner give an amazing delivery, won't shy to say it is one of the best rap tracks in 2010's.
    Normal 8/10 great lyrics and flow (see a pattern?) with a beat that didn't really did it to me at first but grew the hell on me.
    Stepping Stones 9/10 tells the amazing story of the rise and fall of D12 with a really good beat.
    Not Alike 8/10 Royce delivers and Em perform really good as usual.
    Kamikaze 7/10 it is a good track but isn't as good as the previous tracks.
    Fall 8.5 really good beat with good lyrics but the isn't as good as previous tracks.
    Nice Guy 2/10 the beat is horrible the lyrics aren't good and so are the flows and Jessie Reyez singing really sucks.
    Good Guy 4/10 beat, lyrics, flows and singing are better from the previous track but not by much.
    Venom 7/10 it is a fine track everything is fine the beat, flow and lyrics but it is not an interesting track.
    overall 7.3 could have got an 8 but the last few tracks ruin.    … Expand
  55. Munknjet
    Mar 22, 2021
    7
    Kamikaze is a return to for from Eminem. After releasing the horrible 'Revival' in 2017, Eminem returns and hits back at critics with 'Fall, Lucky You' and goes after the **** new wave rappers which are somehow dominating the industry. Eminem with another classic.
  56. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    6
    A mediocre album from Eminem. His rapping feels kind of stale by this point, and his references are getting a little dated. It's not bad, but definitely not his best. I liked the song Venom, even though that song got some backlash.
  57. nikoziko
    Aug 31, 2018
    6
    hmm it's alright em is very good lyrically on this album but hen it comes to the beats and hooks most of em are meeh but it's an okay project overall
  58. DeathEater91
    Aug 31, 2018
    6
    This is an alright album. Kind of solid but nothing memorable. None of the songs are standouts. While there really isn't a bad or horrible song, most of the songs are just kind of, there. The Ringer, Not Alike, and Venom are the only songs I would listen to more than once. Eminem continues to rely on pointless disses for a been there done that idea for the album. Production rangesThis is an alright album. Kind of solid but nothing memorable. None of the songs are standouts. While there really isn't a bad or horrible song, most of the songs are just kind of, there. The Ringer, Not Alike, and Venom are the only songs I would listen to more than once. Eminem continues to rely on pointless disses for a been there done that idea for the album. Production ranges from great to flat out basic and boring. Lyrics are what is expected out of new Eminem material. The best parts of the album are his aggressive and super fast rapping that he's made so famous and iconic. There's really no focus on the album and no cohesive idea. Eminem used to be known for a clear theme for his albums, but this feels like a glorified streaming platform playlist.… Expand
  59. Hell_Mell12
    Sep 29, 2018
    6
    While the album contains no common theme or overall message, it provides the listener with some very thought provoking literary devices...as does all of Shady's projects. In short, the lyricism wasn't enough to overshadow the "rambling". It's good for what it attempts to accomplish but albums are meant to convey a message, this album is equivalent to a 46 minute diss track. This album isWhile the album contains no common theme or overall message, it provides the listener with some very thought provoking literary devices...as does all of Shady's projects. In short, the lyricism wasn't enough to overshadow the "rambling". It's good for what it attempts to accomplish but albums are meant to convey a message, this album is equivalent to a 46 minute diss track. This album is much better than Revival from a structural standpoint but the "choppy" cadence & lack of a feasible topic overshadows that. I'd recommend this 100% to an Eminem fan, for others its a good 1-2 time listen.… Expand
  60. Wallo
    Sep 2, 2018
    6
    Better than Revival but that's not saying much. There's 6 tracks that I enjoy from this album but another 6 or 7 that are skippable. Eminem's pen game is still unmatched to this day but just like most of his discography, this album adds to a ever growing list of weak projects.

    It seems like every album he's put out thus far there's always that 1 song that just ruins it, this time it's    Better than Revival but that's not saying much. There's 6 tracks that I enjoy from this album but another 6 or 7 that are skippable. Eminem's pen game is still unmatched to this day but just like most of his discography, this album adds to a ever growing list of weak projects.

    It seems like every album he's put out thus far there's always that 1 song that just ruins it, this time it's "Kamikaze". His flow on the song was pretty good but he completely botched it by interpolating lyrics from arguably his worst song ever "Fack".    … Expand
  61. bastiaanm33
    Dec 10, 2018
    6
    Agressive Eminem is back with "Kamikaze", a 13-song, 46 minute album.

    The album is very inconsistent, with a few high points, but overall disappointing again. The Joyner Lucas collaboration Lucky You is one of those highlights, where, just as with Not Alike, Em flows magnificently over some modern trap-beats. The skits with Paul Rosenberg are well-implemented as well, a nice change in a    Agressive Eminem is back with "Kamikaze", a 13-song, 46 minute album.

    The album is very inconsistent, with a few high points, but overall disappointing again. The Joyner Lucas collaboration Lucky You is one of those highlights, where, just as with Not Alike, Em flows magnificently over some modern trap-beats. The skits with Paul Rosenberg are well-implemented as well, a nice change in a time where skits are slowly disappearing.

    But besides the highlights there are also some forgettable tracks, which don't add much to the album. If these were to be cut, it would be a 8/10 album. But for now, a 6/10 is a fair rating to me.

    Favourite tracks: The Ringer, Greatest, Lucky You, Not Alike
    Worst tracks: Venom, Nice Guy, Good Guy    … Expand
  62. Joozebox
    Mar 12, 2019
    6
    Eminem comes back again with a surprise album and its a kind-of return to form. The disses, although satisfying, don't feel as witty or as entertaining as his old work. Production is good from great flow and delivery from "The Ringer" to alright beat like "Not Alike". Although, lacking in creativity and wittiness. Kamikaze is a good album especially compared to "Revival" it just needsEminem comes back again with a surprise album and its a kind-of return to form. The disses, although satisfying, don't feel as witty or as entertaining as his old work. Production is good from great flow and delivery from "The Ringer" to alright beat like "Not Alike". Although, lacking in creativity and wittiness. Kamikaze is a good album especially compared to "Revival" it just needs passion that his older work has and ditch the love songs and this would be a good album.and creativity that his old albums had.… Expand
  63. VenomBeatz
    Sep 26, 2019
    6
    I really don't agree what Eminem says on here, but i'm happy that it sounds pretty good. It is a 6, because the subject matter is the main focus on this album and I disagree with that.
  64. HotTaton
    Jan 17, 2020
    6
    Good, but far away to be best of his works. Not impressive, not awesome - just good
  65. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    6
    This album is decent. It has many great songs but also it contains some really bad ones like Nice Guy, Normal and Venom.
    Best songs: The Ringer, Not Alike, Greatest, Fall
    Worst songs: Nice Guy
  66. Macrofficial
    Mar 28, 2020
    6
    There are many average songs on this album. It was a fun listen but there weren't too many memorable songs on this project. Lucky You, Not Alike, and Kamikaze are my favourite tracks on the album.
  67. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    6
    Definitely not a Bad album, but nowhere near as good as many people make it out to be, most of these song are kind of average by Eminem standards, with only one song being amazing in my opinion, that being Lucky You. Not to mention it has Nice Guy and Kamikaze which are just bad songs, and you can't really argue otherwise.
  68. Mellowry
    Aug 18, 2021
    6
    Sure there are some good songs on this, but i think if 'Revival' wouldn't have had the negative reviews it had, we probably never heard this record right here. And even though we have it, it feels kind of hustled out, theres no love, it's not meant to entertain, just to defend his predecessor and that doesn't work for me. Songs like 'Fall' or 'Lucky You' were quite nice, i'm actually not aSure there are some good songs on this, but i think if 'Revival' wouldn't have had the negative reviews it had, we probably never heard this record right here. And even though we have it, it feels kind of hustled out, theres no love, it's not meant to entertain, just to defend his predecessor and that doesn't work for me. Songs like 'Fall' or 'Lucky You' were quite nice, i'm actually not a fan of "Venom", like not at all, the lyrics aren't the best and the beat is really hard to get through actually. Not pretty much my thing, such as the most of the other tracks too.… Expand
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    Jan 31, 2023
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  70. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    5
    Throughout the entire album, Eminem comes across as bitter. He keeps taking shots at other rappers, claiming his better than them because of what they rap about vs what he does. If he keeps calling them out and being redundant, does that not make him as repetitive and as boring? He also insists throughout the record the Revival was good, which just becomes more and more annoying. KamikazeThroughout the entire album, Eminem comes across as bitter. He keeps taking shots at other rappers, claiming his better than them because of what they rap about vs what he does. If he keeps calling them out and being redundant, does that not make him as repetitive and as boring? He also insists throughout the record the Revival was good, which just becomes more and more annoying. Kamikaze is a continued fall from grace for the rap legend.… Expand
  71. bigoo
    Sep 1, 2018
    5
    let me start by saying this is a welcome surprise from Eminem i like to see him active again and this album is not bad. But i believe it is a stretch to say this album is actually good. what are we supposed to like? The spew of words? Em's technical skill? His **** disses? we have seen it all, just better. he is following the same process as the majority of his work. He complains aboutlet me start by saying this is a welcome surprise from Eminem i like to see him active again and this album is not bad. But i believe it is a stretch to say this album is actually good. what are we supposed to like? The spew of words? Em's technical skill? His **** disses? we have seen it all, just better. he is following the same process as the majority of his work. He complains about mumble rap, ironic that I can't hear what is being said in the hook of track number 10, "Fall". He lists as many names as he can for relevancy, and I'm expected to respect Eminem's lunge for fame? Don't get me wrong, this man has potential but until the day that he stops worrying about the next generation of rappers and focuses on the direction of his own music, he will be taking an L. My belief is that a rapper needs to live by what they speak. Eminem puts himself on a pedestal predominantly above rappers like lil Pump and Migos, there are many more though. I'm sure his lyrical disses sounded like hardcore disses to some, but that is where i draw a line. I don't listen to lil Pump or Migos personally but i understand them, and they don't pretend to be lyrical prophets or have anything important to say. The fact that Eminem is comparing himself to these guys is just plain pitiful. Recently these artist have been doing better numbers than him. is it too far to assume that the great Eminem could be jealous? Artists like Migos and lil Pump create music for their specific niches, and Eminem forgets about why people used to listen to him. i listened for his personal opinions about subjects he actually lived through (e.g drugs, women, mental health). Kamikaze just isn't that.

    Mediocre.    … Expand
  72. Atum_
    Jun 8, 2020
    5
    I didn't realize it when this thing dropped, but it does kinda suck. It's miles better than Revival, but quite frankly, it's still not good enough to be considered good. I've listened to this album a lot, and after a while, the tracks become very boring, and the lyrics become more and more apprarently cringey. It's a 45 year old man screaming his heart out at people for disliking his atI didn't realize it when this thing dropped, but it does kinda suck. It's miles better than Revival, but quite frankly, it's still not good enough to be considered good. I've listened to this album a lot, and after a while, the tracks become very boring, and the lyrics become more and more apprarently cringey. It's a 45 year old man screaming his heart out at people for disliking his at the time newest album. It WAS bad. Everybody who said it was said it rightfully so. Eminem should stop dropping albums if they're going to be like this, because this won't do his legacy any good other than cementing him as a rapper that became corny and old.… Expand
  73. chris_j_feher
    Nov 6, 2018
    5
    I consider myself an Eminem fan, and with that said, this was not his best work. Compared to his previous albums, Kamikaze really lacked on both the lyrical and instrumental side. The only reason it wasn't a complete flop, was that the track Lucky You became really popular. This was mostly due to the fact that Joyner Lucas' role in it was very good, and in my opinion, it was also the onlyI consider myself an Eminem fan, and with that said, this was not his best work. Compared to his previous albums, Kamikaze really lacked on both the lyrical and instrumental side. The only reason it wasn't a complete flop, was that the track Lucky You became really popular. This was mostly due to the fact that Joyner Lucas' role in it was very good, and in my opinion, it was also the only track that Eminem was able to deliver the old Slim Shady vibe that we all wanted.… Expand
  74. rextree
    Feb 24, 2019
    5
    A much better effort than Revival. I believe he is starting to find the right direction again.
  75. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    4
    Kamikaze has a couple good tracks and a couple good features, but it's also painful to listen to Eminem's obnoxiously out of date performances that make everything he puts out an absolutely horrible experience.
  76. Melonlamink
    Sep 4, 2018
    4
    How do people find this album good? Eminem may be the winnest and cringest rapper in the modern era. Listen when your argument to your critiques is "my album is so deep so **** you if you don't like it" and "I'm an artist you'll never be an artist, suck a dick" it just comes off as childish. It's funny that Eminem disses popular rap yet many of the producers and flows Em utilizes are veryHow do people find this album good? Eminem may be the winnest and cringest rapper in the modern era. Listen when your argument to your critiques is "my album is so deep so **** you if you don't like it" and "I'm an artist you'll never be an artist, suck a dick" it just comes off as childish. It's funny that Eminem disses popular rap yet many of the producers and flows Em utilizes are very popular today. Some of the "romantic" tracks feel very akin to the overbaked garbage of Revival but he makes this up with the best track on the album Kamikaze. It feels like a cut from The Slim Shadey. The rest of the album could really benefit from this behavior because of the rest of the album is tainted with Eminem being overly angry and serious. People are also praising this album for Eminem's disses. Sure Em you may have "deeper" lyrics and tone compared to the mumble rappers but when we compare your recent work to Flower Boy there is a stark gap in quality. Also, Joe Budden was incredibly constructive and fair about Revival so it just feels jarring that Em is so angry and dickish. Em also needs to wake up to the fact that he hasn't really influenced popular rap that much. Sure he brags about how he created Hopsin and Logic but that's not really much to brag about. He is so egotistical with his catalog. Listen dude you have two amazing albums in The Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers and the rest of your catalog is decent at best and hot trash at worst. Eminem either needs to take a serious time to reconsider what made Eminem great or just quit… Expand
  77. ilovegirlstuff
    Aug 31, 2018
    4
    Pretty average. Even if it's the best album he's put out in a decade. Decent production and some pretty great lyrics at points but no consistency.
  78. spenceryang8
    Mar 30, 2019
    4
    Eminem falls just short of ending his career on his latest album, Kamikaze.

    FAV TRACKS: KAMIKAZE, LUCKY YOU

    LEAST FAV TRACK: THE RINGER
  79. Shaymooose
    Aug 17, 2019
    4
    This album is literally a middle finger to the listener, some of it bangs tho.

    Best Tracks: Fall, Lucky You, Greatest, The Ringer, Venom(for meme purposes)
    Worst Tracks: Nice Guy, Good Guy,
  80. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    4
    "I hate everybody, because everybody hates me" the album. With a few standout tracks, Kamikaze isn't the worst album Eminem has released, but it is far from being one of the best.

    Best track: Lucky You (feat. Joyner Lucas)
    Worst track: Normal
    Best feature: Joyner Lucas
  81. ManiacUK
    Sep 5, 2018
    3
    Eminem has really lost the plot in recent years, and this album is unfortunately more of the same. The entire album is made up of diss tracks where Eminem moans about people he doesn't like and the poor reception of his last album, Revival. It seems that Eminem loves playing the victim and, while he may feel aggrieved, I'm not sure it warranted the creation of an entire album to thatEminem has really lost the plot in recent years, and this album is unfortunately more of the same. The entire album is made up of diss tracks where Eminem moans about people he doesn't like and the poor reception of his last album, Revival. It seems that Eminem loves playing the victim and, while he may feel aggrieved, I'm not sure it warranted the creation of an entire album to that effect. In fact, the whole thing reeks of desperation - a declining artist with delusions of grandeur and relevance trying to recapture his glory years.

    As far as the music itself goes, it’s not much better. Some of the underlying beats on the tracks are ok but with Eminem’s obsession for rapping as fast as possible over the top of them, the whole thing lacks life. Sure, people will point to the clever wordplay of the lyrics, but this just papers over the fact that they don’t actually go anywhere. The songs simply have no hooks. With Eminem’s old albums, there were always songs with lyrics you could remember and a chorus you could sing back. Even “River” from Revival was successful in that regard. This entire album has none, and for all the talk of being a masterful lyricist, Eminem has failed to deliver any catchy lines.

    Inspirations for this album seem to be all over the place as well. Eminem likes to whine about the state of the rap industry at the moment, with all these new era rappers redefining the genre, but some of his own material is remarkably similar; songs such as “Lucky You,” “Normal” and “Not Alike” are very much what you would describe as modern rap. On the other hand, tracks “Stepping Stone,” “Fall” and “Good Guy” would not be out of place on some of Eminem’s earlier albums, perhaps Recovery or Marshall Mathers LP2. Unfortunately, there are also some entries which are purely unlistenable, most notably “Nice Guy,” which I maintain is the worst song I’ve listened to all year. The album is then topped off by commercial obligation “Venom,” clearly noted as “Music From The Motion Picture” and recognisable through its truly awful chorus, which at least clears up the timing of the release of this “surprise” album.

    Overall this album is average at its best and unlistenable at its worst. There’s truly nothing to take inspiration from and the lyrics will be forgotten as soon as a song ends. Frankly, comparing it to Eminem’s earlier work is nothing short of insulting – there’s nothing on the entire album that even warrants a second listen. I very much doubt this album will be making it into many CD collections.    … Expand
  82. BeastJ18
    Sep 1, 2018
    3
    Below average. Slightly better than Revival, but that's no accomplishment. Eminem thinks he can just rap fast and continue calling himself the best. How about some meaningful lyrics or creative music behind him? No, he was never even close to the best and has quickly and consistently become one of the worst rappers in the industry.
  83. Review_It
    Sep 5, 2018
    3
    It's the best album Eminem has released in the past 16 years. That isn't really saying much, however. If songs with dense rhyming schemes and no hooks are things you like, this is the Eminem album for you. If you enjoy things you can listen to in your car, skip it.
    The album opens up with the song 'The Ringer,' and in that song Em says everything he needs to say. He disses the critics,    It's the best album Eminem has released in the past 16 years. That isn't really saying much, however. If songs with dense rhyming schemes and no hooks are things you like, this is the Eminem album for you. If you enjoy things you can listen to in your car, skip it.
    The album opens up with the song 'The Ringer,' and in that song Em says everything he needs to say. He disses the critics, the new wave of rap and most interestingly, calls anyone who disliked Revival a dunce who isn't smart enough to understand the context and wordplay of the terrible rap/rock album. The next 10 songs and 40+ minutes waste your time by saying much of the same thing, in less tack full ways. By the end of it Shady just seems like an old man yelling and complaining about what kids do for fun and like just because it wasn't what he did for fun when he was younger.    … Expand
  84. ilayshenbrun
    Apr 22, 2020
    3
    Eminem fans will defend every new thing that he will drop no matter how bad it is, even the disaster that was "Revival" got defended by them. Not to say that Revival was well-recieved even by them. People look up to him for the music he used to make and now refuse to admit that he's changed for the worse, so they will take everything that is even slightly better than Revival. TheEminem fans will defend every new thing that he will drop no matter how bad it is, even the disaster that was "Revival" got defended by them. Not to say that Revival was well-recieved even by them. People look up to him for the music he used to make and now refuse to admit that he's changed for the worse, so they will take everything that is even slightly better than Revival. The production and writing on Kamikaze are the worst offenders, the production being a mix of his old things, synthy bass sounds, and trap drums and 808's. These all sound like they would make for a fresh take on the old Eminem, but the just add up to a big mess. The writing tries to come off as clever and smart but ends up making Eminem sound annoying and corny. Em centres the whole album about dissing people and the bad change that hip-hop has had in the last few years, giving the spotlight to rappers like Lil Pump and Lil yachty, and while I certainly do not like mumble rap, Eminem comes off as whiney and repetitive. In the mix of people he disses he throws in people who critiqued him in the past, and while the disses and mumble rappers, while repetitive, do have a point. On the other hand, disses on the artists that critiqued him like Tyler, the creator come off as lines he threw in because he didn't have enough people to actually diss. These disses are often pointless and overly aggressive for no reason. The vocals on Kamikaze are a mixed bag. While the flows Eminem presents are innovative and are the best part of the album, the grind in his voice and the aggressiveness of it are just annoying and overly-angry. But I do have to give it to him that He still definitely can rap very fast just like he is known to. Eminem has lost all of the things that people appreciated in him when he just got into the rap game, his cartoony sense of humour, his sharp writing, and the sense of atmosphere in his albums. Now his songs just forget to be songs and are just places for him to complain.… Expand
  85. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    3
    when it dropped it was great 8/10 but like a lot of Eminem tracks/albums it aged like milk and really showed the petty soft side to Eminem
  86. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    3
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  87. NaterK
    Sep 5, 2018
    2
    Surprised to see so many people calling this an Eminem 'comeback'. Honestly, that phrase is a bit of an oxymoron used in this context because Em isn't 'coming back' from anything, he's just producing more of the same WASHED music. When we first heard him 20 years ago it was fresh and inspiring, now its just stale and obnoxious. We know Em can SPIT, nobody will ever question his bars but heSurprised to see so many people calling this an Eminem 'comeback'. Honestly, that phrase is a bit of an oxymoron used in this context because Em isn't 'coming back' from anything, he's just producing more of the same WASHED music. When we first heard him 20 years ago it was fresh and inspiring, now its just stale and obnoxious. We know Em can SPIT, nobody will ever question his bars but he just makes music now that is really difficult to listen to and enjoy. The biggest problems of this album are just the incessant screaming at the mic and his desire to explain verbatim every single thing that upsets him. I call it 'Dad Rap' and others such as Jay Z are guilty in their older years of falling into that trap (though Hov has never put out trash comparable to this). Use metaphors and creativity Em, you don't have to be RIGHT ON THE NOSE with every single lyric. It's disappointing to see a legend release music of this poor a quality but father time is undefeated. I think Em should just do a couple guest spots a year until he has something original to say again.… Expand
  88. miles_
    Aug 31, 2018
    2
    Slightly better than Revival but still cringey all the way through. The track "Kamikaze" is probably the worst song Eminem has ever released. I'm sure why he feels the need to rap as fast as possible. Every time he does it ruins the track no matter how good the production is.
  89. kryzsec
    Sep 3, 2018
    2
    This has been his best album for his recent work (2011 and later) but that's not a really fair comparison as that includes MMLP2 ad revival... It wasn't as good as it could have been and is more just drawing on controversy to try and make it relevant, but if it wasn't for his dis then almost nobody outside of hardcore fans would really know... The lyrics are immature and the rhymes areThis has been his best album for his recent work (2011 and later) but that's not a really fair comparison as that includes MMLP2 ad revival... It wasn't as good as it could have been and is more just drawing on controversy to try and make it relevant, but if it wasn't for his dis then almost nobody outside of hardcore fans would really know... The lyrics are immature and the rhymes are pathetic (rhyming anything with thing... try again). Look, I really like his old stuff but that is for the nostalgia, I have grown up and as such my taste in music has as well and I can't really get behind this new album. There were 2 songs that I liked so, whatever.… Expand
  90. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 19, 2020
    2
    Wow. This is one of Eminem’s worst projects to date. It’s awful. Awkward flows, terrible beats, I could on and on. But honestly this album doesn’t deserve any more of my attention, which is why this review ends here. 2/10. Definitely would not recommend.
  91. ilikeferrets44
    Aug 31, 2018
    1
    Oh no Em what is you doin son?? This is some of his most pretentious, bored, and just awful material he's produced ever. Might even be worse than his last one. This is not good. Couldn't even stomach the garbage enough for a second listen.
  92. effie_oxo
    Sep 2, 2018
    1
    Honestly this album is a 5 out of 10 in my opinion, but needs to be marked lower to make up from the amount of stans giving it a 10. Eminem has a fast flow, and at least the production is better on this one, but this can't make up for the countless poor lyrical choice on this album (lil pump can't even make my dick pump, etc.). The lyrics that are meaningful lose a lot of their effectHonestly this album is a 5 out of 10 in my opinion, but needs to be marked lower to make up from the amount of stans giving it a 10. Eminem has a fast flow, and at least the production is better on this one, but this can't make up for the countless poor lyrical choice on this album (lil pump can't even make my dick pump, etc.). The lyrics that are meaningful lose a lot of their effect because they're so haphazardly woven into these numerous cringe-worthy bars.… Expand
  93. Yeezyducky
    Oct 2, 2018
    0
    This album is not that bad when it comes to the music, it has a point, and it's not as poppy as revival (which was abysmal), but this album is basically all diss tracks, not fun.
  94. madmoneyandswag
    Aug 31, 2018
    0
    In utter disbelief at some of the reviews this has been getting. Same old same old from Eminem as of recently. Cool, he raps fast. Ha ha lyrics so funny. So hard so cool. Give me a break. He's lost it and it ain't coming back.
  95. MrGraxyPlays
    Jul 23, 2019
    0
    All these 10 are fake probably or just dumb kids, who love to listen to fast lyrics without knowing the meaning of them. Criticizing other rappers won't make you the best rapper alive, and all those critics are just out of context and free, you're just complaining about your "Revival failure". The Eminem Show, was a great album, Marshall Mathers, was a great album, but this, this is just bad.
  96. ExhibitAtrocity
    Oct 11, 2019
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Those who think this is Eminem at his best are clown. It is just Eminem whining about critics trashing his trash album and rappers who are relevant than him.… Expand
  97. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part.........................................................
  98. aon4962
    Jan 18, 2020
    0
    Still best on lyrical and technical lvl, but sales generally speak for themselves.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Sep 10, 2018
    60
    Kamikaze finds Marshall Mathers revelling in his Slim Shady rabid underdog role, fulminating at critics, boggling at Lil Yachty, and sneering at the Migos flow on Not Alike. How riveting all this finger-wagging is probably depends upon your birth date.
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  2. HipHopDX
    Sep 7, 2018
    78
    Fans clamoring for the old Marshall Mathers should stream the old album or hell, rent it from the library or something. After being faced with nothing to prove as the highest-selling rapper of all-time, Eminem’s found another challenge in perfecting the new style he’s put on display.
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  3. AllMusic
    Sep 7, 2018
    40
    As sheer performance, Eminem's vocals remain a thing of wonder, which is why it's so dispiriting to hear him circling the drain, relying on old tricks instead of expanding his worldview. He has the musical skills to mature; he's just refusing to let himself act his age.
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