Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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  1. Areeb10
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing variety. Some of the best flows from Eminem ever. Really good features
  2. Shaderxz
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Good album. I like the album. Album good. Nice album. Epic album. Dope album
  3. cbrekke94
    Jul 6, 2020
    10
    Wordplay is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  4. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  5. OverBoost2004
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor,Esse "crítica" vai ser em português, feita por alguém que não sabe nada de criticas a música, apenas de alguém que gosta de ouvi-las. Sendo esse o penúltimo album de Eminem lançado e o álbum pôs kamikaze, acredito que o trabalho feito por ele aqui, superou minhas espectativas não sabia se ia ver algo tão bom quanto o anterior, porém eminem pra mim conseguiu superar seu álbum antecessor, sendo pra mim a melhor música desse álbum, Godzilla, que têm a participação de Juice, e o maior speed verse de Eminem em toda sua carreira.… Expand
  6. LegendKing23
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest album of all time. And the best album of 2020. Only Eminem can release a better album than this. Album is filled with masterpieces.
  7. parsa1383
    Jul 20, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums he ever released . i don't know how to critics review his albums but i and stans loved it
  8. naama21
    Jul 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. masterpiece I love everything about this album there is no bad song oh God I will is the best outro ever… Expand
  9. Bellator06
    Aug 15, 2020
    10
    flow on many tracks is just amazing , production is impressive and its nice to see Em talking about some important issues of society {gun violence , domestic abuse} , overall a top 5 Eminem album for me
  10. pretentious555
    Mar 19, 2022
    10
    Fantastic production, great technical skill, occasionally kneecapped by some awkward wordplay, but nevertheless a solid return to form.
  11. natalipistan
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    Eminem siendo versátil y amoldándose a la actualidad es agradable de ver, porque eso significa que le importa su crecimiento como artista. Darkness debería ser la mejor canción del 2020.
  12. i-kill-me
    Sep 11, 2020
    10
    This album is the best thing that happened to me in 2020.When i heard that woman scream on the intro song i said HE'S BACK, BABY!!!.Thank you Slim Shady, thank you making this album for us.
  13. siyabulela
    Sep 20, 2020
    10
    good lp since recovery era.. the repeat value in it.. I can go the whole day
  14. WaYne2k3
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Solid_album_and_can_be_defined_as_a_lyrical_and_technical_masterpiece_if_you'd_throw_out_songs_like_"Those_kinda_nights",_"Never_Love_again"_"Marsh"_"Little_Engine"_"Stepdad'._Other_than_that_Darkness,_I_Will,_You_Gon'_Learn,_Yah_Yah,_Unaccomodating,_Premonition_,are_NEW_ERA_RAP_CLASSICS
  15. Luizamnz
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Solid album. Tracks like In Too Deep, Leaving Heaven and You Gon' Learn are **** masterpieces. Entered my top 5!
  16. Noajoyc
    Nov 25, 2020
    10
    As expected, Em outdid himself, giving us classic lyrical album that you could pass on to your grandkids. Love everything on this. 10/10 rating for me!
  17. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    10
    love Eminem and this is such a good album definitely needed and helped me get through 2020!!
  18. MichaelKR
    Dec 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Отличный альбом, но сильной смысловой нагрузки от него не ждите.… Expand
  19. Sonic_Shady
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    Its really good fish musicydldo6odyoxydlyyldxylydpoxypxoydyoodyyiccot tootvotv0yv0vyvy00ycct9c9t9c9t9cyc0jcjdjjsidudidjffjhdndhhsiziodkfkjdnfnfjdjkdjfkfkfkkdkfjfjkdkfkckkdkfjhfjgkkckffeninisindnidindninidindjodhinifbucebu0euebu0cebu0ececce0huechi0cedcninei0nicdhi0ceih0ececschidhi0xbu0buxecebu0dbu0x0huurhi0dcih0ijdc0cdcdji0cdcd ddc ****
  20. Mikehunt97
    Dec 21, 2020
    10
    Absolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behindAbsolutely fantastic album and his best since MMLP2. Lots of outstanding songs like Godzilla, Darkness, Premonition, You Gon Learn, Uncommadating, Yah Yah, Leaving Heaven, No Regrets, and I Will which are all masterpieces but the rest are good too. The only one that isn't good is Those Kinda Nights, but it's still aight like a 6/10. This is probably the 2nd best album od 2020 just behind Nas's King's Disease. I rate this album an 11/10. Masterpiece.… Expand
  21. Martina99
    Dec 26, 2020
    10
    I like a lot this album and the production is perfectly! The beats are insane and vocals flawless of Eminem as usual!
  22. RapListener
    Dec 31, 2020
    10
    Great!
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  23. amr23
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Best album since The Eminem Show. This Album, Recovery and the Eminem Show are Eminem's Best.
  24. 44839247
    Feb 8, 2021
    10
    This album probably the best since Revival , but i hope em could make a bettter album lmao , i don't know lmao , anyway i give it a 10
  25. Ali00723
    Feb 23, 2021
    10
    This album is the best album in 2020 and when i lesson the song i understand shady is back
  26. Useguy8
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A phenomenal album it shows Eminem in his peak lyricism he has jaw dropping speeds in his last verse on Godzilla intense emotional tracks like Leaving Heaven and Darkness and although some may not like every song that is subjective and as well gets made up for by insane lyricism… Expand
  27. HeavyCRH
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    SJWs once again trying to take down eminem, maybe next time cause Shady is back with
    Great Lyrics, Great Beats, Great Hooks, Great Features..... Great Album.
  28. pR1MdAL
    Sep 1, 2021
    10
    It’s been more than a year, and I still cannot stop listen, the rhyme schemes, the worldplay and the way Em is having so much fun with MTBMB is amazing
  29. Ahan786
    Sep 3, 2021
    10
    MTBMB is Marshall's best work since MMLP2 In fact I would say this is his best album in terms of production. All of the features are great. There is all type of songs in the album you can vibe to... If you love lyricism (wordplay, bars , metaphors) you should definitely go for this. The Album is a masterpiece.
  30. Jivansh
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Best Album of 2020 according to me. Amazing production, and great rap. Another great album by Rap God himself. Definitely Eminem Top 5.
  31. Rumor723
    Mar 24, 2022
    10
    I could swallow a bottle of alcohol and I’ll feel like Godzilla Better hit the deck like the card dealer
  32. CeazyEU
    Mar 29, 2022
    10
    Eminem proved he is one of the greats, because of his longevity and his phenomenal lyrical abilities.
  33. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    the goat for a reason. Kanye, Nas, Kendrick etc. are nothing compared. period.
  34. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. i enjoyed side b more but this one is still a banger......
  35. itsaboutdrive
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    fantastic, 10/10. The goat back at it, at what he does best: putting bangers out there. Loved it from the very beginning.
  36. Shac
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    Keyed front to back. Album is composite of his previous albums in some way but done on an a level nonpareil
  37. vichy97
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    One would assume that after all those years critics and some people would know Eminem. Yet they get offended by few edge lines. It`s just his rhyming and wordplay, do they really think he is okay with what happened in Manchester? He matured after sobering up. And as for the critics. They had it coming. They criticize everything he does these days. M2BMB is one of his most consistentOne would assume that after all those years critics and some people would know Eminem. Yet they get offended by few edge lines. It`s just his rhyming and wordplay, do they really think he is okay with what happened in Manchester? He matured after sobering up. And as for the critics. They had it coming. They criticize everything he does these days. M2BMB is one of his most consistent albums. I for one love Encore, it has gems but inconsistency is the problem there. This is pure quality. He is not going to do another SSLP or MMLP accept it. This is strong. Good beats, hooks and featurings. In Darkness there is a great use of a sample and it might be one of his finest tunes ever. He`s not fastrapping on every track like in recent years. I liked Revival and Kamikaze at first but the replay value wasn`t high. I like this album more with every listen and rate it really high. 16 of 17 songs I don`t skip. He did great!… Expand
  38. HooliganS3
    Jan 24, 2020
    9
    Amazing album. I have been listening to it in a loop since it dropped. There is a lot of depth to explore and the track order enhances the experience.
  39. GamingTruth
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Amazing album. The media is beyond butthurt about this and want Em gone. But this album shows without a doubt his skills cannot be hindered, Best album since Recovery hands down.
  40. CaptainAvenger
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Definitely a modern day classic ..............................................................................
  41. swkotlas
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool album very cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  42. Poi50n
    Apr 15, 2020
    9
    Em has still got lots to say and this album proved it to me. Lyrically he is second to none (when you take into account how consistent he has been at this). The beats on this album range from some more new age slappers to some old school dre beats. I have been consistently listening to this album since it launched and dont see it leaving my tape deck any time soon. I am still catching newEm has still got lots to say and this album proved it to me. Lyrically he is second to none (when you take into account how consistent he has been at this). The beats on this album range from some more new age slappers to some old school dre beats. I have been consistently listening to this album since it launched and dont see it leaving my tape deck any time soon. I am still catching new double entendres and metaphors.… Expand
  43. Jms161230
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    As the best-selling artist of both the 2000s AND 2010s decades, I can only really judge Eminem’s work in relation to the remainder of his discography, given how superior he is to every other presently trendy rapper (eg Drake; trying to compare the quality between a rap god and a mumble mouth is frankly impossible; ditto Kanye and his chik fil a lyrics).

    Is it as good as MMLP or the    As the best-selling artist of both the 2000s AND 2010s decades, I can only really judge Eminem’s work in relation to the remainder of his discography, given how superior he is to every other presently trendy rapper (eg Drake; trying to compare the quality between a rap god and a mumble mouth is frankly impossible; ditto Kanye and his chik fil a lyrics).

    Is it as good as MMLP or the Eminem Show? No, but no rap album is. “Darkness” is haunting. “Godzilla” is, well, nearly superhuman given Eminem broke his own Guinness world record for faster rapper ever (ie, “Rap God,”) with this track. Given his lyrical genius, his music speaks for itself. Give it a listen; you won’t regret it.    … Expand
  44. PhotatoAim
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Just amazing, this album get me exited eminems music again. !! Keep it going king
  45. doomthejoker
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    His best album since Relapse! Fantastic production, his delivery superb and his musicality on true form!
  46. GarrettR
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Best album since TES, easily. Kamikaze was a damn good album, but wasn't well rounded, this album uses the style from Kamikaze, while improving the overall delivery and lyricism. Production is also amazing and sees Dre come out from the rock hes been under, as well as some production from Royce of all people, which somehow manages to be as good if not better than Dre's. Great album,Best album since TES, easily. Kamikaze was a damn good album, but wasn't well rounded, this album uses the style from Kamikaze, while improving the overall delivery and lyricism. Production is also amazing and sees Dre come out from the rock hes been under, as well as some production from Royce of all people, which somehow manages to be as good if not better than Dre's. Great album, extremely consistent.… Expand
  47. RithRake
    Jan 25, 2020
    9
    Exactly the kind of album we needed from Eminem after Kamikaze. He is on the right track. While we know that he has never lost his technical lyrical ability, the overall result in most of the tracks in Revival was pretty much negative, due to his turning to a rap-rock style and going for that poppy production style and features. Kamikaze showed signs of the return of an angry Eminem, butExactly the kind of album we needed from Eminem after Kamikaze. He is on the right track. While we know that he has never lost his technical lyrical ability, the overall result in most of the tracks in Revival was pretty much negative, due to his turning to a rap-rock style and going for that poppy production style and features. Kamikaze showed signs of the return of an angry Eminem, but then it was more of a response to critics and haters rather than a proper album (and the filler tracks like Nice Guy and Normal were underwhelming). Then he drops this gem of an album. Well structured, production right on point, great beats and an overall better choice of features and overall sound of it was better. Keeps getting better the more you listen to it. About that Ariana controversy, well, that's Slim Shady for you: he's not new to controversy and this is nowhere near the extent of the controversial stuff he used to say in the early 2000s. He clearly wasn't 'mocking' the bombing, he was simply referencing it.

    Overall, most of the tracks got better the more I listened to it. People may complain about how he 'raps too much' or has 'too many words' but that creates replay value: every time you listen you catch a new bar or two. Some of them are so unexpected they made me smile or chuckle. I don't disagree on the fact that there are perhaps a couple of bars that might be corny or cringe, but that comes with every album by any artist.

    Only reason why this doesn't get a 10 is because of some flaws, especially in the tracks 'Marsh' and 'Stepdad', the former being mostly corny and having an autotuned chorus and both having annoying choruses in general. The hook on Yah Yah also ruins the otherwise great track. It's a shame since despite these shortcomings these songs still had some good bars. However, hooks on songs like Never Love Again and Farewell were beautifully sung and sounded great. Skylar Grey's chorus on Leaving Heaven sounded a bit empty but doesn't do too much damage. Royce was showed his lyrical prowess and performed well in all his features while Anderson .Paak and the late Juice WRLD both had fantastic features. Production on all tracks was top-notch, on songs like Farewell, Premonition, Unaccomodating, Lock It Up, and especially Godzilla. Godzilla's beat was sexy. I've heard people complain that Eminem doesn't need to rap fast but he fast-rapped only 30 seconds in the whole 64 minutes of the album, and I don't see a problem in that. 30 seconds of demonstrating your fast-rapping ability? Not a problem in my book.

    Eminem is older and sober now, unlike his young self on drugs. His songs are therefore less motivated than how he used to be: he used to rap about drugs, how he hates his mom and ex-wife, etc. However, he's grown out of these issues and therefore it should be a notable point that while he is attempting to "bring Slim Shady back", this is not entirely possible to the level of effectiveness in his three classic albums, SSLP, MMLP and TES. Therefore he's more focussed on using his immaculate ability to create double entendres and multi-layered bars, while sacrificing a little bit of content quality. Despite this, Eminem managed to psycho-analyse Paddock in Darkness, effectively on the most part. This has to be lauded. And the tracks on this album that were entirely double entendres: the tracks that could apply both to relationships and drugs equally. Complete genius. While Eminem has definitely changed; he's not the rapper he used to be, yet he still displays his technical ability most effectively. Now with MTBMB, he's definitely on the right track. He's showed us that he can still make amazing music.

    This is his best album since Recovery. Hopefully his next album is even better.    … Expand
  48. tygct
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Probably his best since Recovery.
    Production and hooks has slightly improved since Revival, also verses are great alongside with features.
    Solid album 9/10.
  49. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Music to Be Murdered By is Eminem's best album since The Marshall Mathers LP 2. The album is very consistent, great beats and great lyrics.
  50. pooyamovie
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    This Album Was Amazing!!!!
    I Love This So Much I Think Godzila and Stepdad are The Best Tracks In This Album
  51. ARONAR
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    The album is a bit like "Revival", but that doesn't make it bad! "MTBMB" took on the aggression of "Kamikaze" and the drama of "Revival"! It turned out very well !
    From the top tracks I can note: Godzilla, Darkness, Yah Yah, Step Dad, Those Kinda NIghts!

    9/10
  52. Albumratings
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    The agression and fire is there on certain songs, along with select tracks featuring a slower melodic tone. Eminem definitely delivers his best effort since the Eminem Show. Strong album 9/10
  53. Luisslopezz
    Apr 2, 2021
    9
    It is my first Eminem album that I listen to in its entirety and it gave me one of the best experiences of my life, it made me reconsider the rap genre and I love it
  54. ryanjhan
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    top 5 album. Eminem returns to his once funny and "immature" styles while having his music more modernized.
  55. FT00000
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Very good album. Eminem has great lyrics as usual and the beats are great as well.
  56. FeelsWeirdManW
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This is good overall. Some choruses were kinda 'meh', but most of them were ok.
    Favorite track: Darkness
  57. Cheesyspaghetti
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    By far his best album since MMLP2 for me. The only reason it isn’t a ten is because of the Ed Sheeran one. In my opinion, we get a good view of Slim Shady on some tracks and a more meaningful version of Em on others, such as darkness. I will definitely be listening to the album on repeat for a while, I’d call it a success. Don’t get why people are hating on it, but to each their own.
  58. sun95
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    this a very solid wholesome project eminem delivers flows , beats , diverse content and great features
  59. Zlatan47
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Great return to form from over-gated rap legend. Eminem’s best album since 2013’s Marshall Mathers LP 2 and arguably more appealing to larger audiences with modern beats, flows and features. At the same time it successfully pleases long time fans with plenty references to Eminem’s past and recent events in his life, such as the passing of his father. Darkness the standout track of theGreat return to form from over-gated rap legend. Eminem’s best album since 2013’s Marshall Mathers LP 2 and arguably more appealing to larger audiences with modern beats, flows and features. At the same time it successfully pleases long time fans with plenty references to Eminem’s past and recent events in his life, such as the passing of his father. Darkness the standout track of the album, tackling the issues with the current gun laws in America.… Expand
  60. kvoterbek
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Eminem shows everyone that he still on the top of the game. He is not fear to sing about bad things like bombing in Manchester and e.t.c. No doubt, great start of 2020 for Marshall
  61. OliveTreeFam
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Huge amount of respect to Marshall for turning his life around because we could have lost him years ago. While not everyone can relate to his music, I think this album is a culmination of the past few years where he's been regaining his footing. Technically he is impressive as ever. Sometimes the fast rapping can throw me off but take time to listen closely and it is incredible how hisHuge amount of respect to Marshall for turning his life around because we could have lost him years ago. While not everyone can relate to his music, I think this album is a culmination of the past few years where he's been regaining his footing. Technically he is impressive as ever. Sometimes the fast rapping can throw me off but take time to listen closely and it is incredible how his cadence and flow switches. Our brains literally cannot keep up with him and that is probably the reason why some people don't mess with Em. Favorite tracks: Premonition, Lock It Up, Darkness, You Gon' Learn, No Regrets. I give this a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  62. socialGangsta
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    The album is the best since the Eminem Show. Except 3 songs that might draw mixed reviews the album as a whole was very energetic and adds something we have been missing for so long from Eminem: THE BEATS
  63. Arthurlc
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    Probably the best Eminem album since The Eminem Show. Some slippings in the hooks, but a focused projesct, with amazing flows, great collaborations and wordplay level as sharp as ever.
  64. Striggs
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this album still confirms that Eminem is still one of the Greatest of All Times (GOAT). So much so that we as fans compare him to his own self and his earlier albums. It’s the same reason Lebron James hasn’t received league MVP at least 14 times in a row. When someone is great we as a society get complacent and become used to their greatness. In this album Eminem has tracks for a variety of his fans. If you are into wordplay, lyrics, punchlines, metaphors, and bars you will love this album, he has all of those from beginning to end. His flow is still crisp and he has so many different cadences that he can navigate through the beats with. He can rap Twista fast with precise punctuation. Dr Dre’s print is on a couple beats, but if that’s what you came for you won’t really get those, I mean he does have 20 tracks. His tracks that have features from Skylar and most of Slaughterhouse, and others are good.The Ed Sheeran track is ok, but not my favorite or the one featuring MA. I like MA but next to Em I personally don’t want to hear her on the same track. Oh and about that track, that’s the “controversial” track.... here’s the controversy:

    Showed them all the blueprint and formula
    But it seems like the more they studied my music, the more they remind me of eyeballs
    I'm watching my pupils get cornier (Uh)
    But I'm contemplating yelling "Bombs away" on the game
    Like I'm outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting

    It was a metaphor, which artist that use words use all the time and far worse one might I add. The whole point was to get his point across. We gonna be mad about that? So comedians can’t tell jokes and music artist have to also not use metaphors that have anything tragic in it. Smh. He has storytelling with bars and it’s a good track too. Overall I enjoy the album. I enjoy lyrics and the fundamentals of hip hop. I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I'll feel like Godzilla
    Better hit the deck like the card dealer
    My whole squad's in here, walking around the party
    A cross between a zombie apocalypse and big Bobby "The
    Brain" Heenan which is probably the
    Same reason I wrestle with mania
    Shady's in this **** I'm posse'd up
    Consider it to cross me a costly mistake
    If they sleepin' on me, the hoes better get insomnia
    ADHD, hydroxycut
    Pass the Courvoisi' (Hey, hey)
    In AA with an AK, melee, finna set it like a playdate
    Better vacate, retreat like a vacay, mayday
    This beat is cray-cray, Ray J, H-A-H-A-H-A
    Laughing all the way to the bank, I spray flings
    They cannot tame or placate the ........

    ——-Godzilla Eminem    … Expand
  65. greezyshots
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds more confident than ever, the production is good, delivery good as usual, the only problem I see its about his Flow, we need something different, But its a straight 9 thanks for this Marshall… Expand
  66. Iav83
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Better than many of the reviews want it to be.
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  67. Yofather
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good follow up from revival and kamikaze. Throws in a few controversial slim shady lines that he’s known for, flows and beats are great, comes off like less of a douchebag than on Kamikaze. Great return to the old slim shady days from him, anyone that’s been a long time Eminem fan can appreciate this, I also enjoyed how he included new wave artists such as Juice WRLD (rip) along with DonGood follow up from revival and kamikaze. Throws in a few controversial slim shady lines that he’s known for, flows and beats are great, comes off like less of a douchebag than on Kamikaze. Great return to the old slim shady days from him, anyone that’s been a long time Eminem fan can appreciate this, I also enjoyed how he included new wave artists such as Juice WRLD (rip) along with Don Toliver and Anderson Paak.… Expand
  68. carlito71
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    He best album since The Marshall Mathers LP in MY OPINION. Definitely worth the purchase.
  69. Ralseixas
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It's one of his best albums since Relapse. Production, hooks and verses on point.
  70. EmMessi10
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Absolutely class. A great hip-hop album that is also has great edgy relevant stories which relate to problems of today's world. Eminem goes off and some really fantastic and new beats and I haven't heard him use beats like these before and I loved it
  71. DaffyD
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good colabriration with other young artists! And the songs are good mixed and nice hooks
  72. Javerill
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em Somehow he remains to keep things fresh and is as sharp as ever lyrically. Em has a solid supporting cast. Marshall sticks to what he’s good at. If you’re a fan of Eminem you’ll love it, if you’re not that familiar with his full length projects this might leave you in the middle of the road. Overall I’m very much impressed that the “old” guy still got it.… Expand
  73. TheKiller
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It's not Shady on drugs, it's not Marshall in rehab, we're in a sweet spot...
    The flow is fresh, unique compared to his other albums and still manages to surprise... The creativity in the pun scheme is amazing as always...
    It's basically another altered perspective of a rapper who's remained relevant and ranted for 20 years...
  74. Nick9790
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Though the production choices can be distracting, the latest album from Shady hits all the right spots, technical prowess, much improved hooks, solid sequencing, and more than a few moments of creative genius. The most satisfying offering Eminem has made in years.
  75. GigglesOwO
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    so good heck yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah one of my favorites
  76. yusifs
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    high level producing,hooks are better than kamikaze.we can find different type of songs in high quality in lyrical,producing,mixing manner.there are only 3 songs which are not that good.this album also has good features
  77. RileyGold
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.
    This being said, MTBMB is a fantastic return to form for Slim Shady on many levels and feels like the album he’s been trying to make for the better part of the past decade. Still crisp, and as sharp as ever, yet somehow makes his old tricks feel new again and work here. The wordplay throughout the album is simply brilliant and not rivaled by anyone else on the planet. The right mix of serious and humorous songs combined with the best production on an Eminem album in quite sometime, ditching the Rick Rubin rap rock efforts in exchange for more contemporary and dark themes which fit perfectly with the albums title and concept. This alongside a great set of guest features, makes me have to rate this as the best Eminem album since Recovery. I’m giving this a 9, with the understanding that classic albums such as The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show reserve the 10. This falls just shy of those efforts but overall, MTBMB is a work of genius.    … Expand
  78. jacksonlongata
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Much improved production, beats, features, and bars. Incredibly catchy hits like Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Lock It Up, Yah Yah, In Too Deep, and You Gon' Learn. These are supplemented by some deep cuts like Darkness and No Regrets. Eminem rhymes so hard that he definitely earns his right to use a few dad-joke-esque punchlines.
  79. ManiacalMint07
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    An impressive comeback from the previous two albums. Any stale moments in the album are immediately forgotten with the outstanding instrumental. It seems that Eminem will always be controversial, and there are things he said that he obviously shouldn’t have said, but I believe these faults don’t matter too much when the end result is so impressive and enjoyable.
  80. E22
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Album had a lot of meaningful topics and great lyrics as always, but the production was off the roof on this one. Eminem proves once again he still has it.
  81. Adamjonest
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This is the best em album since mmlp2 the production is good the content is good features are good minus that ed sheeran overall this is a fire album though it does not meet the new age hip hop music but its comin from a 90s rapper its has that old school vibe in it
  82. Mankman
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Best Production since relapse, word play we haven't seen in years and amazing features, time will tell if this is a classic but early signs are promising
  83. Roxyyyy
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Carrying on from kamikaze with this return to form. Amazing beats, features and the talents of Em as usual. Destined to be a classic.
  84. tthomas1982
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Eminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. TheEminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. The album really gets going with the Juice WRLD featured “Godzilla”... it was this moment when Eminem delivers one of his best verses in his history. The song Darkness is all over the news, but the message is great and correct. Only because it’s Eminem is it getting negativity. This album builds off Kamikaze very well and proves that Revival was a fluke and nothing else. This is Eminem at his Post 2010 best and I can’t be happier.… Expand
  85. Vald
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smoothThis album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smooth like was TES.… Expand
  86. Thereview123
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    I liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this mayI liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this may be his best work in awhile.… Expand
  87. Sampsa23
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    We are living the year 2020. Eminem just released one of his best albums, ever. You read that right. Really, this one's right up there with his classics. Full of great storytelling, complex rhyme scenes, double/triple entendres and a great list of features. America is not ready for that Darkness video. Taking his platform and taking a stand, that's what rap is all about. Just a great albumWe are living the year 2020. Eminem just released one of his best albums, ever. You read that right. Really, this one's right up there with his classics. Full of great storytelling, complex rhyme scenes, double/triple entendres and a great list of features. America is not ready for that Darkness video. Taking his platform and taking a stand, that's what rap is all about. Just a great album with lots of replay value. 9/10.… Expand
  88. Ntsika01
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Genuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then weGenuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then we have the gem that is darkness, a whole song that is a double entendre. This album is phenomenal… Expand
  89. Hatter203
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Darkness is his best storytelling since Stan. Godzilla’s instrumental is monsterly & contains out of this world flow
    Premonition is Em spitting bars the best he does
    Marsh & Little Engine sound nice different from classic Em back in the early 2000’s
    Slaughterhouse really slaughters the tracks with Em.    … Expand
  90. WillSweeney
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Wow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the bestWow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the best for a long time. So impressed. BEST TRACKS - Premonition, Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Darkness, leaving heaven & I Will.… Expand
  91. Jstx
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This albums have songs like Lock it Up or the chorus of I Will which takes you back to Eminem and D12's style in Albums like Devil's night or D12 World

    In a similar way as Rap God, the album also has songs where the speed and depth of the lyrics are both extremely good, such as Godzilla or Unaccommodating. You can also find songs that are more serious and that take you back, thanks    This albums have songs like Lock it Up or the chorus of I Will which takes you back to Eminem and D12's style in Albums like Devil's night or D12 World

    In a similar way as Rap God, the album also has songs where the speed and depth of the lyrics are both extremely good, such as Godzilla or Unaccommodating.

    You can also find songs that are more serious and that take you back, thanks verses, chorus and style, to songs like Space Bound, Legacy or Beautiful, for example Darkness or Leaving Heaven.

    Finally, it also has a bunch of songs that are serious, and with a bit of Slim Shady spitting 100 words per second.

    This album in general has songs that have to be replayed at least 2 or 3 times to realize how good they are, in the end, that is how we all ended up knowing and loving songs like Lose Yourself, The Real Slim Shady or Without Me.    … Expand
  92. Rabboo
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing flows and beats. The features on this song were well selected and it was a good production team
  93. Macduren
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Shady’s in tip top form on Music To Be Murdered By. Beats and bars are on point, and everyone’s a suspect.
  94. issiahsilva30
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Best album since Recovery easily. Em’s finally gotten back to sounding like he’s enjoying making music again and has found a good balance between elite lyricism and good music.
  95. Hippychick
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    A very solid 8.5 to 9 from me it’s his best album in years. Everything from production to features is a vast improvement.
  96. Eddytaciones
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Great album! Much better than the last few ones.
    There has been an evolution of his music through the past few years.
    Wish for more storytelling instead of fast rapping, still his wordplay is really good.
  97. jmm15412
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Album isn't what TES, MMLP, or SSLP were but this album is HEAT. Easily in his top 5. I'd put this album #4 ahead of Kamikaze #5. Delivery, schemes, bars, beats, and change of tempos, GOAT solidified
  98. NvArquimides
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    I think overall it’s a great album, he sounds like he’s having fun and trying new things throughout the album.
  99. comahan
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Strong output from one of the legends of the industry, in what i'd consider his best project in a decade. Good mix of flows, production, storytelling, silliness, and his unique ability to rhyme and scheme like no one else.
  100. Painus
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Eminem is back with another surprise drop. A high energy but moody punch that is both entertaining and thought provoking. Eminem’s penmanship is the sharpest it’s been in a long time, it’s like he’s never lost a step on this album. Reconnecting with Dr. Dre is the icing on the cake; the perfect marriage for song quality (which has been spotty at times post-comeback.)
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 10 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. RapReviews.com
    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.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    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.
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  3. Pitchfork
    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.
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