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  1. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Still better than everyone else ! Lyrically insane. Strong beats together with the best features money can buy. Yes it's not something one can easily sing along with. And it is so complex you have to listen to each son in repeat. But it is worth it.
  2. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Best delivery ever from em . Beats are fire You like bars ? There is plenty Em breaks his own Genesis world record on godzilla
  3. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is GREAT and hated by untalented mfs. ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
  4. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I love this album!!! Give this album a chance please! Like it deserves the 10/10
  5. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is musically excellent. The bars the flow are impeccable. Great nod to Alfred Hitchcock with the album cover and name, aswell as the several interludes on this album.
  6. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The best album I've heard ever since kamikaze. Talking about out of all these mumble rappers album too. Btw you Kanye stand are **** no life's
  7. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece of work! 20 tracks very well put together that you won’t have to skip through. Amazing production, great features, and lyrics that’ll melt your face. Front2back
  8. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    It’s a great work of art that has some songs on it that can compete with the top songs from Em in a long time. Great storytelling and doesn’t sound like an old man trying to act young or like he’s faking anything. Sounds genuine and some songs sound like he’s even having fun like he used to.
  9. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    He's the G, the O-A-T ! So many songs that are full of double or even triple entendre. And sometimes, the full song is a double entendre in itself. His mind
  10. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    It is a great album. I love every song on it and it should be heard by all the people.
  11. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I love it. It is incredible and it is amazing that every song is a hit from eminem!
  12. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This might be one of most complete bodies of work, if not THE most complete one yet. Expand
  13. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great features, great verses, great beats and great production. Thus is eminem with a new sound
  14. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice Album Another Masterpiece without a promotion or release Legend Keep it up. Expand
  15. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em is an amazing artist, this album was great. Even broke a record Expand
  16. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    On the Top 5 of Eminem's best album. Way better than his last albums... it is good surprise.
  17. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album from slim shady
    The album hip-hop world's been waiting for! One of the best of Eminem's work!!
    A master of his art. Great standalone tracks, and great as an album. Tasteful features are icing on the cake.
  18. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Eminem did what he does best!!! Showed everybody NOT to doubt him. His wordplay is sick. Even if you cant relate to him... you cant deny he is the best in the business when it comes to putting words together and making sense...
  19. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing raps, perfect lyrics, i just loved the way he throw the words. Simply breathtaking
  20. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Easily Em's best work since Recovery. He didn't overthink this one. The beats are amazing and he goes off on pretty much every track.
  21. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This theme of the album is all about the double entourage. It is about him going back to his roots while keeping with the times. I love the tunes and his bars are next to none.
  22. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fiiiiiire f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye **** Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye f*ck Kanye Expand
  23. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Thank you Em for continuing to keep my head bumping. This album is tight from beginning till the end. He did Murder it! Not just the best MC, the best artist of all time at this point, wrote everything he's ever spit!
  24. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Best album ever I love it so much it has the best tracks ever Eminem did a fantastic job on this album the whole album is fire
  25. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing production, out of this world lyricism, great beats, what more could you want from the rap god. This album proves that Eminem will always be at the top.
  26. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album. The beats are fantastic, and eminem is as good as ever. Love eminem he still has it as this album shows
  27. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    People who dislike this album seem to be the people who's job it is to get offended. They literally go out everyday looking for what will offend them next. Case in point, the Ariana line, sure it has some shock value to it but everyone member of the media seems to be oblivious to the fact that Em raised $2 Million dollars to help the victims. Furthermore, they criticize darkness for itsPeople who dislike this album seem to be the people who's job it is to get offended. They literally go out everyday looking for what will offend them next. Case in point, the Ariana line, sure it has some shock value to it but everyone member of the media seems to be oblivious to the fact that Em raised $2 Million dollars to help the victims. Furthermore, they criticize darkness for its imagery and lyrics. Even though Em provides resources to help people deal with that trauma on his site but also fight against future tragedies like it.

    The album is great. The word play is amazing, the beats are fantastic (from Dre to Royce), the features are pretty great. I can listen to every single track on this album and enjoy it. There's a reason why most rap fans praise the album. And the critics seem to dislike it, they're missing the point. And the lines are going over their head, like a roof. 10/10.
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  28. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Enjoyed each and every single song with the exception of leaving heaven. Finally an album that balances em, marshal and slim all into one
  29. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Pure Genius,I loved all 20 songs best Album. Marshall is one hell of a artist for all he has sacrificed. I understand Darkness very well it's a Double besides that make sure you watch the video all the way to the end let's get the gun law changed don't want to take your guns away I have a gun I just want to make it a little more difficult to get a Gun. Thank you Marshall for a good albumPure Genius,I loved all 20 songs best Album. Marshall is one hell of a artist for all he has sacrificed. I understand Darkness very well it's a Double besides that make sure you watch the video all the way to the end let's get the gun law changed don't want to take your guns away I have a gun I just want to make it a little more difficult to get a Gun. Thank you Marshall for a good album for a beautiful album and all your sacrifices everything that you've went through and you'veaccomplished them and you keep getting better and better Expand
  30. Jan 23, 2020
    10
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  31. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Something great! He goat and i freaking love to bump this album in the car!
  32. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album, lyrics and wordplay are insane. On the same level as Kamikaze in my opinion.
  33. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Every song on the album is just wow. The lyrics are crazy as they could be. The flow is phenomenal!!
  34. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Everything here is made for the fans who really enjoy his creativity and innovation. Perfect!!
  35. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best work of Eminem can't stop listening.
    Instant classic.
    No regrets and godzilla is a must listen
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  36. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Anyone not voting 10 either hasnt listened to the album correctly or is just a plain hater. Go back and listen. Its the most solid and clever writing hes done in a long time. The only writing he did better lately was back on 'Best Friend' with Yela. 11/10 for this album
  37. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Perfect in every way. The songs are all lyrical, every single bar in beautiful. We have to appreciate Eminem for putting all this effort in order to save hip hop
  38. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Keep giving 0s for no reasons, yall braindead
    By the way this is a 9 imo but I give it a 10 cuz people vote 0 for.... No reasons
  39. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Shady is Back, Back again! This whole album is full of bangers and amazing bars. People hate on the guy for no good reason. The flows, word play, production is ELITE! Literally perfect, and I am privileged to be able to hear such incredible art.
  40. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Critics sucks to review albums of Eminem. BTW Album is pretty solid.
  41. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great Album from the GOAT. Each new listen I enjoy a new song more and more. Clever witty lines and great beats and production.
  42. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The lyrics, Rhyme schemes, metaphors, double entendres, flow, beats, hooks are close to perfection
  43. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Best album of 2020 already Em is another type of artist Legend he is the
  44. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Eminem as we know him. Lyrically lethal and deep.
    Some amazing beats from the Dr. Such as I will brings us to the old 2000' vibe. What about the flow now ? Damnnn
  45. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Nice album, cool and deep tracks and great ambiance. It's a mixed experience between Shady and Marshall.
  46. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This is best eminem album since recovery, the beat is good, the flow reminds me old slim
  47. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    All the people hating on Eminem **** yall He is ghe GOAT !!!!!!!!! BEAST!!!!
  48. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    I mean this is it for me. Beats are crazy, Em raping is crazy, bars really hit me.
  49. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Literally Em at his peak lyrically and feels so comfortable with awesome production as he was lacking for over a decade. Can't complain
  50. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    47 years old, 20 years in the game and still put out great music, Marshall **** Mathers
  51. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    awesome album eminem one if the best album, really enjoyed it eminem is literally the rap god
  52. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Such an Intriguing album, one of his most fresh albums, masterpiece. What a God
  53. Jan 22, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great album. Great colab, great beats, all you can ask for. As Eminem would say " lyricism at it's most freasome. Expand
  54. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best Eminem album after MMLP, this guy is amazing for the longevity that he's been sustained for 3 decades Expand
  55. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    The best Album since Relapse, the beats are perfect and his flow is out of this world. The GOAT!
  56. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingly beautiful, Eminem is fu*kin' GOAT. We all know that. Touches on the perfect points at this Album. It's your funeral. Prepare to die. Music To Be Murdered By! Expand
  57. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great album! Love the consistency. Has a little bit of everything which is a perfect blend!!
  58. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Album is a 9/10 there is only 1 song I don’t care for (one of those nights) and a few throw away bars. Overall the albums production is amazing, and Eminem’s flows are wide ranging (some better than others). He breaks the album in sections where he touches on his legacy being tarnished, politics, state of hip hop, and reflecting back on Kamikaze and earlier in his career, and his father.Album is a 9/10 there is only 1 song I don’t care for (one of those nights) and a few throw away bars. Overall the albums production is amazing, and Eminem’s flows are wide ranging (some better than others). He breaks the album in sections where he touches on his legacy being tarnished, politics, state of hip hop, and reflecting back on Kamikaze and earlier in his career, and his father. The theme of music to be murdered by seems to be a play on gun control, and his ability to “murder” a beat. That could be just be though. Favorite tracks: Premonition, Unaccommodating, you gon’ learn, Godzilla, darkness, leaving heaven, yah yah; never love again, marsh, little engine, locked up, farewell, no regrets, and I Will. Legitimately one of his best albums. Revival and Relapse are bad in there own ways, but anyone who hates on this album is just salty about something on the album or hates eminem stans and isn’t giving the project a fair chance. Eminem is at his best when he’s being vulnerable and talking about what’s in his brain, and I feel he does that here. Revival flopped because of poor mixing and producing with one to many corny bars. This is a far cry from that. Highly recommend. Expand
  59. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Great album. Have it on repeat the whole week. My favourites- lock it up, i will, never love again
  60. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums out there. Eminem is clearly reviving the good old rap and beating all the mumble rapper easily. I personally loved You Gon' Learn, Godzilla, Stepdad, Marsh and No Regrets!! I'm on a Eminem spree now.
  61. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing flows , lyrically crazy sounds like slim shady, really dope, one of his best albums
  62. Jan 24, 2020
    10
    He gets better and better no debate. So much hate and people being critical. Do me a favour. Listen to the album and read the lyrics he’s a genius and his delivery and difficulty will be second to none. Game over
  63. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Eminem is introducing new music and dope.
    GOAT
  64. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    One of the best em's projects. The 1st time I heard I found the album quite boring with some of the shiners (i mean ofc, it's em) but the more I heard it, the more it grew on me. And that's the problem with a lot of these kids, no one has the patience nor the attention span the actual words. Anyway it's def one of Eminem's best projects 100%
  65. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    that is just what we needed the hole album is great but my favorite song is godzilla where he spits about 290 words in 29s
  66. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope. Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope

    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope

    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope

    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope

    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope

    Dope Dope Dope Dope Dope
  67. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    I really hate how people get offended by absolutely everything. What's wrong with all you?! - Joke about a blowjob? Someone has got offended!
    - Another gay-joke? Offended!
    - Em compares himself to a bomb in a crowd? Offended! (Even though we all know that he helps raising money for those who suffered from acts of terrorism) - Unpopular opinion about mental health and mass shootings?
    I really hate how people get offended by absolutely everything. What's wrong with all you?! - Joke about a blowjob? Someone has got offended!
    - Another gay-joke? Offended!
    - Em compares himself to a bomb in a crowd? Offended! (Even though we all know that he helps raising money for those who suffered from acts of terrorism)
    - Unpopular opinion about mental health and mass shootings? Offended!

    Instead of playing a victim and being offended every time, just lets agree, that Eminem deserves respect. He is still as good as he was 20 years ago. Awesome beats, awesome technique, awesome lyrics and word play. 10/10
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  68. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Pulls no punches in the his latest album "music to be murderd by" everyone is just too soft
  69. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    best album since TES. Amazing how he's rattled a bunch of teenagers so they're giving false ratings on here. Dry your eyes guys hahaha
  70. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    **** metacritic and her reviews
    eminem deserve10/10 for this
    u know why?
    YOU NEVER LISTEN TO MUSIC
    YOU ****ING SKIP THROUGHT MUSIC
    GIVE ME ONE MOTHER****ER CAN DO IT LIKE HE CAN DO IT
    YOU ****ING HATTERS
  71. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    I don't get why people hate this album. I love it.
    Why are critics giving it such a low score... Eminem has Been in the industry for so many years, people know him, why are people acting like this album is so disrespectful to other people? That's shady in the album it's clearly. His name is in the cover and people acting like they have never knew some Eminem proyect. This is a really good
    I don't get why people hate this album. I love it.
    Why are critics giving it such a low score... Eminem has Been in the industry for so many years, people know him, why are people acting like this album is so disrespectful to other people? That's shady in the album it's clearly. His name is in the cover and people acting like they have never knew some Eminem proyect. This is a really good album we should really be considering that Em's growing and adjusting to this "new hip hop" **** so let him grow.
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  72. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing Album. "I could keep beefin', **** is the point?
    I could make it really difficult for mother****ers to come to Detroit
    If you're still looking for smoke, I already gave you an L
    I'd rather just see you in Hell, but I should get Puff on the joint (Diddy)
    Wait, run it back, I said give you an L, inhale
    Puff on the joint, I am the blunt you avoid"
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  73. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why critics still try to discredit eminem. This album (and Kamikaze and every feature he's done between then) proves that eminem is still one of the best if not the best rapper right now. The line that best sums up the album is when he says "if I was half as good as I was I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be". Music To Be Murdered By might not be as good as MMLPI don't understand why critics still try to discredit eminem. This album (and Kamikaze and every feature he's done between then) proves that eminem is still one of the best if not the best rapper right now. The line that best sums up the album is when he says "if I was half as good as I was I'm still twice as good as you'll ever be". Music To Be Murdered By might not be as good as MMLP of TES but that's just not a fair comparison as those two albums are considered to be some of greatest albums of all time. MTBMB is a banger. Godzilla is the best rap song by any artist I've heard in years, Darkness is a really well told story, All three songs with Royce are fantastic. The features are all utilized amazingly. I even loved the Ed Sheeran song. The beats and hooks are unbelievably good which is ironic because detractors have always criticized eminem for his use of beats and hooks but if you listen to the hooks on I Will, Godzilla, Those KInda Nights, No Regrets, or frankly any song you'll find that critics claims are BS. The beats are crazy too. DA Got That Dope produced three songs and all three have great beats. Expand
  74. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    This album for me is his best since The Eminem Show. His technical skills are superbly shown throughout the album. Don't sell this album short because of controversy. The song where Eminem shines the most is Godzilla. Specifically his third verse. Over 200 words in 30 seconds hitting around 11 syllables per second is beyond anything we've heard from him. He keeps showing why he shouldThis album for me is his best since The Eminem Show. His technical skills are superbly shown throughout the album. Don't sell this album short because of controversy. The song where Eminem shines the most is Godzilla. Specifically his third verse. Over 200 words in 30 seconds hitting around 11 syllables per second is beyond anything we've heard from him. He keeps showing why he should still be in the conversation of the greatest lyricists. When you listen to this album pay close attention to his detailed rhyme schemes. He sells as much as he does for good reason. Everything from his wordplay, cadence, and rhythm should be applauded. Expand
  75. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is a very solid body of work. Great beat selection and great production. Em's flows are solid and his lyrics are as sharp as ever. I would say his best work output since Recovery. I will be listening to this album for weeks!
  76. Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, the song with Ed Sheeran was okay but that was really the only low part. He still got it lyrically
  77. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    The metacritic critics have shown that they have cognitive problems. I think they should hire some people with at least normal 12 year old brain.
  78. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    This is Insane!!!! This is the greatest album since Relapse, this album will age well for sure, all songs are amazing.. My personal fav are Darkness, Godzilla, No Regrets, Yah Yah, Farewell, Leaving Heaven, Never Love Again
  79. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing album one of his best , fire beats, catchy hooks, great production.
  80. Jan 26, 2020
    10
    dinlerken çok zevk aldığım bir albüm oldu. THE EMINEM SHOW kalitesinde bir albüm olduğunu çok rahat söyleyebilirim. Her duyguya hitap eden şarkılar mevcut. Bu herif GOAT
  81. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    One of the best album from eminem. It's an instant classic. It is on the same level with mmlp, sslp and the eminem show album. The album is full of bars and good hooks. I don't have any problem with these album because it's slim shady. It's an mixture of old eminem and new eminem. Honestly I don't think I have listened any bad song from the album. My sequence of favorite tracks from theOne of the best album from eminem. It's an instant classic. It is on the same level with mmlp, sslp and the eminem show album. The album is full of bars and good hooks. I don't have any problem with these album because it's slim shady. It's an mixture of old eminem and new eminem. Honestly I don't think I have listened any bad song from the album. My sequence of favorite tracks from the album are darkness, I will, yah yah, you gonna learn, premonition, marsh, godzilla, leaving heaven, lock it up, in too deep, unaccomodating, never love again, farewell, no regrets, little engines, stepdad, those kinda knights Expand
  82. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Music to Be Murdered By the best album rap 2020 , amazing and Attractive every track
  83. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lyrically breathtaking, like always, surprised by it’s release, I’m sure I’m not the only one Expand
  84. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    This one of the classic and best project buy Em since a very long time.. It is truely music to be murdered by
  85. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Awesome album. Truly a return to form. Have been listening to this for over a week now and i must say this is my 4th favorite eminem album. If this would have dropped after the eminem show instead of encore Em would have had a perfect discography. For me every song is is great except one but even that one doesnt get on my nervs to where i feel the need to skip it. (in to deep). CantAwesome album. Truly a return to form. Have been listening to this for over a week now and i must say this is my 4th favorite eminem album. If this would have dropped after the eminem show instead of encore Em would have had a perfect discography. For me every song is is great except one but even that one doesnt get on my nervs to where i feel the need to skip it. (in to deep). Cant express enough how much i enjoy this album. This album may not turn into a classic but for me and my taste i would say it already is. Then again music is subjective and this is just my personal opinion. Expand
  86. Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Great album. Better than Kamikaze and Revival. Would suggest a listen and if at first you don’t like it listen to it again.
  87. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eminem just keeps getting better over time. I consider it a privilege to be able to witness this first hand as a fan. Love from Nepal. Expand
  88. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. He killed everyone ✌ Expand
  89. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Album per i veri amanti dell' hip hop, Marshall non delude mai.
    I feat sono spettacolari, soprattutto godzilla con juice wrld (RIP) Album of the year
  90. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An instant classic from the world's greatest rapper! Every song has it's own character. And those bars, those damn fire bars! Expand
  91. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    I dunno why it's getting so much hate, the album is dope and each song is different from the other.
    He's 47 and he's still spitting like that!!! C'mon, he's literally the greatest of all times.
  92. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Album is absolutely amazing. The planning that went behind the release, the song that was picked as the feature, the deep dive that you have to do to understand everything, and the links that it creates are genius. Best album I’ve heard in a long time.
  93. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Never Really do this but this album is dope. And I heard Kanye fans was being petty so here I am
  94. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Em been killing since the start and this is for sure a hit... His the GOAT no doubt.. The beats, the lyrics, the flow... And this album have so much variety, and his so in the moment that he came this time with artists if the new school.. His the greatest.. .. He he never lost it.. Top music
  95. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This whole album is a damn BANGER! The concept is kinda loose, which I like, 'cause you can just tune in and enjoy a particular song based on what you're feeling. Feel like listening to some of the best storytelling? Listen to Darkness or Leaving Heaven. Feel like listening to some club music? Listen to Those Kinda Nights. Feel like listening to straight up best wordplays/bars? Listen to IThis whole album is a damn BANGER! The concept is kinda loose, which I like, 'cause you can just tune in and enjoy a particular song based on what you're feeling. Feel like listening to some of the best storytelling? Listen to Darkness or Leaving Heaven. Feel like listening to some club music? Listen to Those Kinda Nights. Feel like listening to straight up best wordplays/bars? Listen to I Will, Lock It Up, Intro, Unaccommodating etc.. Overall, One of The best Listens I've recently had. Expand
  96. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing, Eminem proves he can still rap and had an amazing comeback. It’s crazy how the album still managed to top the charts even while getting a lot of backlash.
  97. Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than Revival and Kamikaze. Beats could have been a little better. Also hes not as corny as he can be. Expand
Metascore
64

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
  2. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
  2. 70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
  3. Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.