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

Universal acclaim- based on 1419 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,144 out of 1419
  2. Mixed: 127 out of 1419
  3. Negative: 148 out of 1419
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  1. PaulAshley92
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    With his back to the wall it’s is the best Em’s sounded in years. Hip-hop fans love it; ‘professional critics’, not so much. Journalists reviewing him to his own high standards and not to the same metric they use for everyone else is misleading and unprofessional.
  2. Panzeraffe
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    His best work in a long time, definitely redeemed himself after Revival.

    Eminem is angry and that is when he is at his best!
  3. ImTheeGreatest
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    It is laughable to see the butthurt critics and user reviews giving this album a 0-3. Honestly, these critics must be completely out of touch with rap, if they ever had a clue to begin with. The fact that this album hit number 1 in so many countries should speak volumes, maybe not proving it is a 10 but at least proving it is far from a 0. Anybody who enjoys listening to rappers who areIt is laughable to see the butthurt critics and user reviews giving this album a 0-3. Honestly, these critics must be completely out of touch with rap, if they ever had a clue to begin with. The fact that this album hit number 1 in so many countries should speak volumes, maybe not proving it is a 10 but at least proving it is far from a 0. Anybody who enjoys listening to rappers who are skilled lyricists who know how to utilize a beat properly should absolutely snatch this up. Eminem raps across the album with impressive diction and and cadence. His flow is precise, his word-play is clever and the beats are a great fit for his verbal prowess. He takes shots at anybody in the way and honestly most of what he says is right on the money. His detractors are likely to be either

    A) Butthurt critics
    B) Mumble Rappers
    C) MGK and his fanbase
    D) Trump supporters
    E) And in rare circumstances, people who are not butthurt and genuinely did not like the album.

    Obviously when it comes to art, everybody has their own preference and no matter how good an album is, there will always be some people who dont enjoy it. I do agree with most crirics on one thing, that it is his best in years. The reason I did not like Revival is because it had way too many features and it was too pop-friendly. So if you want a great Eminem album that truly showcases why he is the best on a beat, I highly recommend picking this up. It is a 10 to me but obviously that is just 1 mans opinion. My advice, ignore the critics and decide for yourself.    … Expand
  4. PD0706
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Simply incredible, the flow, the punchlines, the production. Em continues to amaze
  5. ravenassault
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Terrific album. Eminem showcases a level of technicality that no one in rap past or present can ever emulate. He's single-handedly bringing lyrics back to the forefront of hip hop.
  6. MarianaMSReis
    Sep 4, 2018
    10
    Album of the year. Unlike anything he did. Unexpected. Excellency of production and letter. Aggressive, intense. Pen technique and talent. This is hip hop. Good, old and new. Thank you Marshall, Eminem and Slim.
  7. deathcrit
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    the album was dope ; lyrics delivery was fire , playing with words , rhymes , flow , speed , we love it the lyrics is so dope that ppl can't understand it , love it
  8. LearnHowToFLY
    Sep 5, 2018
    10
    I really like this album, SLIM SHADY IS BACK BABY! Now end MGK's career hahaha
  9. SpInYbUmHoLE
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    why did metacritic give nicki minaj and young thug a higher rating than eminem?
  10. Vlyyk
    Sep 24, 2018
    10
    unexpected bag of goodness - thanks for showing me Joyner and Jessie.
    I only did not like Normal that much - but overall this is great album - insta buy for my old car CD player :D
  11. RayRay415
    Sep 25, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Kamikaze really is a return to form of old Eminem. A lot of the songs hit hard lyrically and most of his songs in the past are just that, deep hard hitting songs. If you listen carefully to his lyrics and look up the meaning to those lyrics you appreciate how important Em is to the hip-hop scene that has been overly saturated by mumble rap in which he focuses his rage towards. People that say "this album isn't anything special" and "he just raps fast woopdidoo" don't understand true hip-hop and how powerful the words that are spoken are. People like that just want a catchy beat with lyrics that don't mean anything.

    Get this album if you want to listen to real hip-hop with meaningful lyrics. You won't be disappointed.    … Expand
  12. ArrogantAmbass
    Sep 6, 2018
    10
    Eminem is the GOAT and the longevity of his career is evidence to this fact. This album is a breath of fresh air for rap/hip-hop. Simply put, the album is fire. As for all the sissies crying about the use of the word **** keep calm and move on. Society has become so thin skinned it is embarrassing. Besides, Em's lyrics have always been controversial. It is a shame that we live in an eraEminem is the GOAT and the longevity of his career is evidence to this fact. This album is a breath of fresh air for rap/hip-hop. Simply put, the album is fire. As for all the sissies crying about the use of the word **** keep calm and move on. Society has become so thin skinned it is embarrassing. Besides, Em's lyrics have always been controversial. It is a shame that we live in an era where rappers can endlessly rap about and seek to normalize drug use, drug distribution, promiscuity, misogyny, violence, etc... Yet, everyone gets butthurt over a single word. This will be the first hip-hop album I purchase in many years. Stay spittin fire Em and bring rap back.… Expand
  13. spidii
    Sep 7, 2018
    10
    The Rap God is back with a vengeance. This album is incredible, Em works his magic, bar after bar of brilliance on top of great beats. All of the disses aside, this is just a fantastic album for Eminem fans and hip hop fans alike. If you have any appreciation for the art form, this is the GOAT back in tip top shape. Give it a couple of listens, the replay-ability is great, always catchingThe Rap God is back with a vengeance. This album is incredible, Em works his magic, bar after bar of brilliance on top of great beats. All of the disses aside, this is just a fantastic album for Eminem fans and hip hop fans alike. If you have any appreciation for the art form, this is the GOAT back in tip top shape. Give it a couple of listens, the replay-ability is great, always catching something you didn't before. Great surprise!… Expand
  14. NSYL
    Sep 8, 2018
    10
    Best album of the year. Slim Shady was truly released in this new album and he's not holding anything back.
  15. WDS-Pictures
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This album is a big F U to all those who didn't get what he did on Revival. This guy is an artist and can create whatever he wants and however he wants.
  16. bradygronk
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Fantastic album... one of his best releases. Beats and lyrics are top notch this time around. most refreshing album of the year.
  17. EminemTHEGOAT
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    Eminem is the GOAT! I hope he continues to make great albums like this! This was amazing!
  18. LebronJames2463
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    My favorite track is Lucky You. Joyner and Eminem is like a match-up made in heaven
  19. Reeceisthename
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    This is my favorite album by Eminem. Eminem went after everybody, not even your momma is safe!
  20. YungGucci
    Sep 10, 2018
    10
    I have this album on repeat! Better than most of these mumble rappers put out!
  21. Shadyisbaaaack
    Sep 20, 2018
    10
    This album is **** insane. So glad people pissed of. Lucky You, feat Joyner Lucas is insane. Eminem still the rap god.
  22. Exlipse
    Sep 21, 2018
    10
    This album is fire. Em is back and taking no prisoners. The features by Joyner and Royce are excellent as well. The beat is on point with the lyrical hits.
  23. Wenderson
    Sep 22, 2018
    10
    This is Eminem's best album since The Eminem Show. Some hooks could be done better, but the wordplay on this is out of his world. Plus, he got his lost identity back (since Recovery), what made his albuns since then decay in quality (Recovery, MMLP2, Revival). 8 for the album + 2 for going at mumblerap.
  24. ShadyWolf
    Oct 1, 2018
    10
    I m from INDIA. And the only rap artist i had ever heard is Marshall Mathers .. and I m happy not listened to mumble raps. Shoutout to Joyner,royce da 5'9 and SLIM SHADY ... the night of aug 31st and it was around 12 am... spent whole night listening to ringer... wowww... Once a god..always a RAP GOD
  25. Gamer4etoBG
    Oct 2, 2018
    10
    Awesome album. Since it was released I can't stop listening to it. Like literally. That is what I listen. Everyday. All day.
  26. Bobokins12
    Dec 15, 2018
    10
    Kamikaze is a great return to from from Eminem from Revival, was is arguably his worst album to date. Kamikaze features all of the ferocity of Eminem's previous albums along with trendier and up to date beats and flows.
  27. rickety_wrecked
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    A very fun album, and lyrically speaking, it is one of his best. This album, to me, is like a mixture of "The Eminem Show," and "Marshall Mathers LP," so yeah, it is pretty good. It even has high replayability.
  28. PR_BlackBoy
    Oct 15, 2018
    10
    This Album Is Awesome !!! Every Tracks are Great . Just Gonna Say " Slim Shady is Back Again , This Time Madder than ever ! & Angrier ;)) "
  29. 3vilTwin
    Oct 19, 2018
    10
    Great production,great content and awesome lyrics. Em really surprised everyone with this album.
  30. cyncalis
    Oct 31, 2018
    10
    work of art. My personal favourite. A work of absolute art. Fantastic and great
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62

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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