Music to Be Murdered By - Side B (Deluxe Edition)
by Eminem
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Universal acclaim- based on 549 Ratings

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  1. Stalyx
    Jan 4, 2021
    10
    This was an absolute treat to listen to - he is a master wordsmith -- and the control he has over his flow is insane. He can go from silky smooth to jarring in the same song. There were such strong performances and it's one of those albums that you get something out of every time you listen.

    And Ja Rule catching strays -- pushed it over the top for me!
  2. ottoman369
    Jan 8, 2021
    10
    Absolute masterpiece yet again. One of the highest replay valued albums he's put out in my opinion.
  3. Xillz
    Jan 9, 2021
    10
    One of the best eminem albums since the 2000, maybe the best ever. His flow and lyrics re on spot, and the beats are finally appealing
  4. 44839247
    Feb 4, 2021
    10
    I really love it ,side b is fantastic, it matches recovery imo, i don't want to slander revival but i can't relate to revival ,i love Eminem and hope he can put an album as high as The Marshall Mathers LP, Sometimes my expectation so high , not only Eminem himself, but the fans do ,and who TF listen to critics
  5. LuckyLuxa
    Mar 24, 2021
    10
    Goated Album, Goated Songs, Goated Rapper.
    Eminem never fails to not disappoint us.
  6. ZoinksMan
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This is one of my favorites from Eminem. The beats are phenomenal and the lyrics are classic modern Eminem. All around wonderful album.
  7. AlexLB12
    Mar 14, 2021
    10
    Amazing album that proves eminem is still at the top of his game lyrically and production wise.
  8. HeavyCRH
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    The 2 discs form as a whole the best eminem work from the past 15 years
    The new side is better than Side A. Really enjoyed Alfreds theme, really ads to this whole Hitchcock suspense themed album. There is also another Shadys display of pure lyrical talent with tracks like tone deaf and book of rhymes. And once again, amazing production
  9. Jivansh
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    There’s nothing much to say. Eminem is at the top of his game 20 years later. Banger after Banger, This album is a masterpiece. It’s a very fun first listen. Replay value is huge. One of his best deluxe albums.
  10. MadMananForever
    Mar 7, 2022
    10
    it was a pretty good album from Eminem cause he has some good bars and some good songs
  11. Rumor723
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    These 2 albums are one of the best of Em’s and it shows how much he has grown technically and lyrically over the years. There is no match when it comes to skill.
  12. Iliamaleki
    Mar 27, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is amazing and absolutely his best since relapse
    So in terms of beats,flows,feature,... it's one of his best albums.    … Expand
  13. JakubHrbek
    Jun 4, 2022
    10
    All killer (pun unintended), no filler. I especially like Zeus, Book of Rhymes, Gnat and Killer.
  14. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    the goat still great at what he does best: rapping. almost flawless album. if these are the premises, i wanna hear more and more.
  15. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    10
    Perfect. Nothing more to add. 50 years old and still the GOAT..............
  16. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    perfect. absolutely perfect. the goat in my book. no other answers possible.
  17. Shac
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    "Sorry" but this is a 10/10 . Eminem has gotten even better and is so good he makes it seem easy.
  18. Golbez
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    Yeah good album, we fans need to Keep critiquing bad reviews like rolling stone, cant even give the guy a shout out for 11 years sobriety. Yeah ok the Shady Brand makes a few swipes but thats us conditioned folks out there wanting more and he knows it keeps his fans satisfied. If only you critics could write reviews for fans instead of haters the user score might actually match the reviews score
  19. therealbear
    Dec 23, 2020
    9
    I didn't think this is going to come out, and it almost killed me when it jumped out off my Spotify player.
    I think it's maybe his best effort since MMLP2.
    Too bad it's projected to debut as No.3, i guess they did not take the best decision to launch it in December.
  20. isaacb263
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Really consistent, insane wordplay, really good & diverse production. Good use of features. Just a fun album to listen to. I liked Side A but side B is def better
  21. asianboyian
    Dec 18, 2021
    9
    Quality bars and great beats. Have this on-repeat. My favorites are Alfred's Theme, Gnat, Killer, Tone Deaf, These Demons, and Book of Rhymes. Love the concept as well.
  22. onfirevasie
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Good thing: Eminem is trying to blend in with different beats and finally being chill on an album (almost). It just feels like Eminem was pissed off, now he is calming down, and there's a hope that we are going to see him in his happy place back again
  23. HulkisHulk
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    So still Side A have higher highs but having skips like ''In too deep, Farewell, Stepdad''. Side B is more consistent and have one skip ''She Loves Me'' so I love the production in both side. Beat transitions are gold. And some of corny lines but he's doing on purpose I love some of them. So let's check the ratings.

    Side A: 8.5/10
    Side B: 8.5-9/10
    Overall: Strong 9/10
  24. HotTaton
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Good addition to the brilliant first part and bridge between kamikaze and mtbmb pt.1
  25. socialGangsta
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    New sound, new flows and new era for the king of rap. Anyone who listens closely will know that this album is an upgrade from the previous one. Showing that the artist takes a good notice of what people say.
  26. mertsmellow
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    It is just amazing that Eminem is dropping albums even he’s 48 years old....
  27. Anddefatkhi
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Good album to end the bad year, little different the side A, but same theme
  28. Tom_Supreme
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    Way better than his last three albums combined. The beats are fresh, Marshall is hungry and his victims are without a chance to get out unharmed from this lyrical massacre.
  29. NadulJ
    Dec 19, 2020
    9
    Everything is amazing, from the lyrics and wordplay to the horror themed production, and it flows so well. Best thing Em has done in ages.
  30. vk32
    Dec 20, 2020
    9
    I guess people are just going to get on the hate train and just refuse to get down, whatever are you going to through at them. Side B is actually as good as Side A, if not better.
  31. GeorgeJH
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    Heard the side B from track 1 to 16, and then heard the album from track 1 to 36 multiple times before leaving the review. Let me start with the "yikes" first. I admit, as loyal a stan as I am, there are definitely filler tracks that I can do fine without. But apart from skips like In Too Deep, Farewell, and Favorite **** the overall project is just pure dominance. Here's the thing, beingHeard the side B from track 1 to 16, and then heard the album from track 1 to 36 multiple times before leaving the review. Let me start with the "yikes" first. I admit, as loyal a stan as I am, there are definitely filler tracks that I can do fine without. But apart from skips like In Too Deep, Farewell, and Favorite **** the overall project is just pure dominance. Here's the thing, being lyrically smart and aggressive is nothing new to Em, and that there are a few wordplays that are dangerously swaying between punchlines and dad jokes. But its replay value is immense at least to me, as the production is up to date, and just when I imagined Em should be out of new syllables to rhyme, he still pulls it off with new rhyme schemes and flows.

    Fire album overall, suitable for both listening very attentively and playing in the background.    … Expand
  32. ChunkDump
    Dec 21, 2020
    9
    i dont know what he did but its better than the first. from alfreds theme to Zeus and that discombobulated was just art. bravo white boy.
  33. Seraphim1412
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    When I listened to Side A of this album, it felt incomplete, like something was missing. Side B was that missing piece, and I can safely say that this album is absolutely fantastic. Engaged all the way through, 9/10.
  34. avto
    Dec 24, 2020
    9
    a worthy addition with great tracks like black magic, gnat, Zeus, Alfred's theme, these demos and Discombobulated almost every track is somewhat enjoyable if you approach this as not a very serious project and more as an accomplished artist having fun over some funky and different type of beats. if somewhat basic but the wordplay and the rhymes create a very enjoyable re listen i woulda worthy addition with great tracks like black magic, gnat, Zeus, Alfred's theme, these demos and Discombobulated almost every track is somewhat enjoyable if you approach this as not a very serious project and more as an accomplished artist having fun over some funky and different type of beats. if somewhat basic but the wordplay and the rhymes create a very enjoyable re listen i would give it a 8.2-8.5 but don't want to give it an 8 so a 9 it is… Expand
  35. Abhash
    Dec 29, 2020
    9
    Great production and genius lyrics, the album is amazing. Eminem is constantly improving. While Side A is more concept based Side B is more experimental. All the features are really good especially Dre, Skyler and White Gold. Through the album eminem keeps switching flows which adds a lot of replay value to songs. Zeus and Book of Rhymes might be the best songs on the album. The skit "Key"Great production and genius lyrics, the album is amazing. Eminem is constantly improving. While Side A is more concept based Side B is more experimental. All the features are really good especially Dre, Skyler and White Gold. Through the album eminem keeps switching flows which adds a lot of replay value to songs. Zeus and Book of Rhymes might be the best songs on the album. The skit "Key" and the song "Discombobulated" brings back the old shady vibes. Overall it's a great album and gets even better after few listens.… Expand
  36. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Probably more consistently great than the original, not to mention funnier. Even though it never hits the high points of the original, it doesn't hit the low points. Even if it isn't as Lyrically ridiculous, the music itself is even more enjoyable, Alfreds Theme, Favourite **** Gnat and Discombobulated are incredible, and are great examples of the fact that Em is still the GOAT. Also theProbably more consistently great than the original, not to mention funnier. Even though it never hits the high points of the original, it doesn't hit the low points. Even if it isn't as Lyrically ridiculous, the music itself is even more enjoyable, Alfreds Theme, Favourite **** Gnat and Discombobulated are incredible, and are great examples of the fact that Em is still the GOAT. Also the Key skit made me laugh my ass off, which is practically impossible, so extra points.… Expand
  37. croctr
    Mar 13, 2021
    9
    Great album! Great beats, good features, and well-written verses from Em but too many filler tracks. Strong 8 to light 9 for me.
  38. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    9
    The beats the flow the lyrics
    Eminem delivered has always he his hip hop , such a refreshing take from what we are seeing on the rap scene wish is nothing but trash this days
  39. Malakamartinez
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Great approach to the modern Hip-Hop context with this one. I think Em can even do better but as long as he puts out works like this one, he will always have my money. Critics will always hate, especially nowadays that they have to push new black rappers and feed the stupid argument "em can't be the GOAT because he's white" but, nevermind, we already know what they say and what they areGreat approach to the modern Hip-Hop context with this one. I think Em can even do better but as long as he puts out works like this one, he will always have my money. Critics will always hate, especially nowadays that they have to push new black rappers and feed the stupid argument "em can't be the GOAT because he's white" but, nevermind, we already know what they say and what they are going to say when Em puts another banger out. Back on the album, 9/10 for me, I think Em and Dre together can do even better and I mean that they could cancel every competitor if only they wanted, Discombobulated is the proof.… Expand
  40. tonto
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    I’m just reviewing this as the complete, deluxe album. Eminem proves that he still is the rap god with tracks like Godzilla where at the end he seems almost superhuman the way he’s rapping so fast without breathing. His lyrics are pretty clever and he has good rhymes, though sometimes his punchlines are a little corny. But if you can get past that, the album’s pretty enjoyable. It feels aI’m just reviewing this as the complete, deluxe album. Eminem proves that he still is the rap god with tracks like Godzilla where at the end he seems almost superhuman the way he’s rapping so fast without breathing. His lyrics are pretty clever and he has good rhymes, though sometimes his punchlines are a little corny. But if you can get past that, the album’s pretty enjoyable. It feels a little like Eminem’s clinging onto relevancy for dear life at some moments like in the song “Gnat.” But that’s okay, it’s kinda interesting. Production for the album was adequate, some of it was handled by Eminem himself. The best tracks on the album are Godzilla, Darkness, Killer, and Zeus.… Expand
  41. SirGronkSpike
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    great album, just wish it had more topic variations. think it could’ve also benefited with a track or two no the more serious tone, but Em hasnt sounded this enthusiastic or energized in a long time.
  42. lincolnsch99
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    This album's quality caught me by surprise. Eminem was able to blend his old style with some new trap-type beats with songs such as Gnat and Book of Rhymes. My top songs from this album (in no particular order): Alfred's Theme, Book of Rhymes, Gnat, Zeus, Discombobulated. Also honorable mention to Key-Skit for being hilarious.
  43. octao
    Dec 19, 2020
    8
    absolutely better than side A, and also better than revival and kamikaze, just 2 trash songs (She Loves me + black magic), good producing, better featurings, more catchy ones, and surely mtbmb side b is in his top five.
  44. CHristianLamar
    Dec 18, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I would only like to quote the grand hilarious-ness that is:
    “OrAnaNA”
    And then:
    “What rhymes with ‘pariah?’
    (I don’t know) ...LeGo?”    … Expand
  45. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    7
    I'ts good. but not very good tho. really good wordplay, bad features, discombulated is good.
  46. Phiwe
    Apr 15, 2021
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good beat selection lacks content vibey side B with good rhyme scheme I would love it if he picks good beats like these but not that of a great album especially a rapper of his level of greatness could have did better on it or he has to experience some to have CONTENT… Expand
  47. ConfusedMeow
    Jun 25, 2021
    7
    Brilliantly produced, more laid-back Eminem stops his angry persona to give an album thats more or less made to please his fans, throwing back to his older albums, while still keeping his newer style in check
  48. MrSonata
    Dec 20, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I enjoyed the album. There are bangers as well as songs that detail his feelings and thoughts. Again, the syllable smithing is out of this world. I would like to see less romantic songs from Eminem only because they feel soulless and really just filler. The toxic tracks of the past like Love The Way You Lie struck gold but efforts like In Too Deep, Farewell, and more seem forced and merely rehashes of unsuccessful tracks seen before on Kamikaze, Revival, and MMLP2. Still, the lyrical content and the wordsmithing outweighs most negatives to the album as Eminem seems to craft rhymes and verses more for fun than for any specific goal. As an Eminem album goes, there are dozens of lines dedicated to a figurative woman that he ks borderline harassing with pick-up lines that remind you of a dad joke book. The energy picks up with tracks like "Higher," and "Book of Rhymes" which see Eminem strive for more achievements in a rap game that increasingly deems him an outdated lyricist. Does Eminem get better with time? It depends. The argument can still be made that Eminem cannot build the best song with a limited skill set. However, when teamed up with artists like White Gold or Royce da 5'9", he can ride the highs of his peers while shining in his own lyrical aspect.

    This album highlights a growing concern with Eminem stans and his doubters - what can this man say that he hasn't already? Does he have stories that he can still share that will engage an avid hip-hop fan? If so, would it have been better to replace more club styled songs like "Killer," or, "Those Kinda Nights," with more raw subject matter? It seems like Slim has stepped out of the mindset that involves having to fit the needs of all of his doubters, but it will take more than high speed flows to capture the young followers of a much different scene than the one Eminem stepped onto. Now, we wait... to see where the Rap God moves next.    … Expand
  49. Wrong_Opinions
    Dec 21, 2020
    6
    It’s just more of Music To Be Murdered By. And honestly, I think it’s slightly better.
  50. RampantRome
    Dec 19, 2020
    6
    A weak 6/10, good tracks are gnat, zeus, alfreds theme, discombobulated, higher and favourite **** meh tracks are guns blazing, book of rhymes, killer and tone deaf and bad tracks are black magic and she loves me my favourite is zeus and least favourite she loves me.
  51. Opsi
    May 31, 2021
    6
    I love Em....it was a generally good....but he could do better. I love the production
  52. chickensusu
    Feb 24, 2021
    5
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
    eminem? more like eMIDem gotem haha 5/10
  53. Saihodonttop
    Jun 12, 2023
    4
    Mid album Bkadhhrkemeedeg6r9fbtoydkouto8yut7tldjrdh yf yfjdd6r
  54. TannerThanYou25
    Apr 18, 2021
    3
    Pretty underwhelming. Sure it’s a b side, but dang I got some revival vibes from this thing. Gnat is ok, but the gosh darn Covid bars are so cringe. There’s just a lot here that could work with better lyricism, especially on higher. Definitely a downgrade from music to be murdered by
  55. Zombiesrnmyhouz
    May 20, 2021
    3
    I'm sorry but this album is ass. There's only a handful of good songs and even then they become very repetitive. The production isn't exactly the issue on this album but rather Ems voice and lyricism. Eminem could easily make an amazing and explosive album because he his a top tier lyricist but instead he spits some corny ass bars on this project. None of them are funny at all and theyI'm sorry but this album is ass. There's only a handful of good songs and even then they become very repetitive. The production isn't exactly the issue on this album but rather Ems voice and lyricism. Eminem could easily make an amazing and explosive album because he his a top tier lyricist but instead he spits some corny ass bars on this project. None of them are funny at all and they sound very forced. "I have an ear **** and I **** finger it out." Like seriously Em? This made me chuckle during my first listen but holy **** it's so unfunny now that it actually hurts to listen to. And even the Key skit had me laughing my ass off during my first listen but it's so unfunny now. Em.... please make Relapse 2 or another BME album or just retire.. Your music is becoming unlistenable.… Expand
  56. Joffnatic
    May 27, 2022
    3
    This is Eminem's worst album in my opinion. I enjoyed two to three songs off this project, and I don't really see the hype behind it, if I'm perfectly honest. It's lyrically uninspired and his rhymes are there just for the sake of rhyming. Eminem should have retired after releasing MMLP 2, which was the final great album by him.
  57. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 24, 2023
    3
    Side B is just like Side A, only with way more weak tracks.

    Best track: Discombobulated
    Worst track: Killer
    Best feature: White Gold
  58. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    1
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt ruim, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  59. Swiftiestaylor
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    The album gets off to an inauspicious start with “Black Magic,” a dreary murder ballad with the requisite Skylar Grey hook and the same tired splatter-movie shock lines. Things perk up with “Alfred’s Theme,” which nods to the album’s Hitchcockian premise by sampling “Funeral March of a Marionette” and making a painfully predictable play on the name “Hitchcock,” and from there on out, theThe album gets off to an inauspicious start with “Black Magic,” a dreary murder ballad with the requisite Skylar Grey hook and the same tired splatter-movie shock lines. Things perk up with “Alfred’s Theme,” which nods to the album’s Hitchcockian premise by sampling “Funeral March of a Marionette” and making a painfully predictable play on the name “Hitchcock,” and from there on out, the record seesaws between rapid-fire dirty puns and show-offy rhyme displays.… Expand
  60. Vitor7
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe
  61. Vitors23
    Mar 21, 2021
    0
    Age has not withered the rapper’s astonishing level of technical skill. If you’ve heard most of what he says before, it’s still possible to be awestruck by the way he says it. ... The music is less interesting than on its predecessor.
  62. imnotgay12
    Jan 25, 2021
    0
    hasn't grown on me yet obviously, but has some really good tracks from Eminem, slick beats, funny jokes, and discombobulated is probably Eminem is best song from the last 5 years, and I LOVE IT SO MUCH , i feel like em made a really great choice selecting tracks but she loves is kinda ehh tho
  63. Jelleeh
    Feb 27, 2021
    0
    Fantano said it was bad. .
  64. Joe105
    Mar 15, 2021
    0
    This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe This **** is very corny and cringe his bars are so bad and just cringe
  65. JamesJennings
    May 9, 2022
    0
    Painful. No matter how hard I try, I have not been able to squeeze an ounce of enjoyment out of this album. For me, this album is worse than revival. I got nothing out of this, it's like I just tuned the world out for an hour. The only redeeming quality was that the original music to be murdered by is also included, which is a decent album.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. HipHopDX
    Dec 31, 2020
    70
    Side B is a 16-track expansion that delivers familiar territory with some pops of Em at his sharpest.
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  2. Beats Per Minute
    Dec 28, 2020
    67
    Side B is not a total miss though, nor even a miss at all. Once Mathers stumbles through this opening salvo and the awkward bits of “Tone Deaf”, the album settles into a comfortable space, and even becomes enjoyable.
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  3. Exclaim
    Dec 21, 2020
    70
    Over the three-song run of "Alfred's Theme" (which jacks Charles Gounod's "Funeral March of a Marionette," best known as the theme music to Alfred Hitchcock Presents, to delirious effect), "Tone Deaf," and "Book of Rhymes" (which climaxes with a flurry of DJ Premier scratches), Slim Shady stuffs more rewind-worthy punchlines and flow variations than most rappers will deliver in a whole career. ... Other attempts feel more forced. ... More compelling are the two tracks produced by D.A. Got That Dope.
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