Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. jaaron95
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a masterpiece! Those Kinda Nights, Leaving Heaven, Stepdad, Farewell, Unaccommodating, Darkness are my favourites!!… Expand
  2. Minty_Guy
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This album is the equivalent of the Eminem show of this decade (2011-2021). It's like he keeps evolving and changing for the better with each album since Recovery. The beats are top notch, choruses sang by Em are mostly good with some exceptions (I'm looking at you Stepdad). He's got beasts of rap for his features: Royce 5'9", Black Thought, Anderson Paak, Q-Tip and a few others.
    The    This album is the equivalent of the Eminem show of this decade (2011-2021). It's like he keeps evolving and changing for the better with each album since Recovery. The beats are top notch, choruses sang by Em are mostly good with some exceptions (I'm looking at you Stepdad). He's got beasts of rap for his features: Royce 5'9", Black Thought, Anderson Paak, Q-Tip and a few others.
    The diversity on this album is insane, he's got a song for everything! You'll find straight bangers (Godzilla, Lock It Up, Yah Yah), woke/sad songs (Darkness, No Regrets, Leaving Heaven), playful songs (Those Kinda Nights, Little Engine), story-telling (Stepdad), songs where he just flexes and responds to criticism (Marsh , Premonition, You Gon Learn).
    This album is a real master piece and one of Em's greatest projects so far.    … Expand
  3. xXREES3SCUPSXx
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em obviously still got it he is one the best lyricist ever his rhyme scheme and flow is just crazy. Mf always saying he is not the best because **** from the hood dont listen to him and **** dont nobody give a **** about that fact of the matter is he is the best because if you put him against any dude from the "hood" he will absolutely murder them and that's a 100% fact.… Expand
  4. elhipernauta
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    A work of art, truly a masterpiece in hip hop, showcasing the unique talent from rap's greatest lyricist
  5. Jugraj
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Dude, This album is pure **** fire , Eminem went Dracarys mode in this **** Every feature is top-tier, Royce outdid everyone though with his lyrically amazing verse in You gon' learn. And-Her-Son-Pac was so smooth. Get it, Beavis ? ha-ha.
  6. Ironhead5354
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums Shady has ever released. A perfect combination of old school Eminem combined with new Eminem.
    This album proves Eminem is a lyrical genius and one of the greatest wordsmiths of all time
  7. Nbflys94
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This album brings back good memories and has soms dope bars, the lyrics shocked me.
  8. TheSauce402
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simply brilliant, this album has the perfect combination of beats and high tier lyricism Eminem really worked on this album and it shows… Expand
  9. VampyPandora
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This album is fire. Its been on repeat for me since i bought it on amazon..
  10. Dt8301
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album by Eminem I’ve ever heard!!!!! I highly recommend it to real hip hop fans… Expand
  11. Gillbert1984
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece!
    I think this is his gift for his fans who waited to long for SS to get out of the closet.
  12. ZIPTrigga
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Absolutely phenomenal. Limitless bars, speaks the truth and talk about real issues. An absurd amount of word play and some insane double and triple entendres
  13. Shsdyvapor
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Great Album! Eminem is a genius. The word schemes, and double, triple entendre's are insane. People don't want to give Eminem the great he deserves for being the best lyricist in the game. Unfortunately people want to down play his talent by saying he's only big because he's white. Hip-hop isn't a color it's a culture. This album is amazing, and the more you listen to it the more you hearGreat Album! Eminem is a genius. The word schemes, and double, triple entendre's are insane. People don't want to give Eminem the great he deserves for being the best lyricist in the game. Unfortunately people want to down play his talent by saying he's only big because he's white. Hip-hop isn't a color it's a culture. This album is amazing, and the more you listen to it the more you hear the different word schemes. One of his best albums in my opinion.… Expand
  14. yahyawari
    Jan 28, 2020
    9
    Not surprised by the lyrical genuine that Em showed in this album, it is just a continuation of what he started doing back in 2013 upon the release of the MMLP2 (which is my favorite by him). Music To Be Murdered By is definitely a top 5 Em album.
  15. NICKLE9NE
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    BEST EMINEM ALBUM EVER!!!! This album has a little bit for every type of rap fan. especially fans of the true foundation of what made rap special. clever witty writing at the very highest level, storytelling, comedy, and music to dance to. If you do not like this album then you are just one of those people today that go out of their way to hate on Eminem because he is a white rapper thatBEST EMINEM ALBUM EVER!!!! This album has a little bit for every type of rap fan. especially fans of the true foundation of what made rap special. clever witty writing at the very highest level, storytelling, comedy, and music to dance to. If you do not like this album then you are just one of those people today that go out of their way to hate on Eminem because he is a white rapper that raps better that any other rapper in history and is controversial. The best thing about his music is that he's not affraid to push the boundaries in fear of not sounding like everyone else and actually gives you something that is a breath of fresh air after listening to rap that plays on the radio blending together all day long for months on end until he releases another album that pushes the culture in a new direction. You guys can hate all day long but you can't take away this man's musical talent and what he has contributed to the culture in his career that spans over 20 years now.… Expand
  16. Joshtheaquaman
    Jan 28, 2020
    6
    Good album, 'You Gon Learn' is my favourite track of the album, however with 2 or 3 skippable songs and no real lead singles or songs that feel are big I dont think it matches his previous calibre or work.
  17. Anubis86
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Awesome bars are crazy have to listen in 3D if that makes sense because everything has double meanings… Expand
  18. NFX
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is an album that has been on replay constantly. Always deciphering new bars every listen.
    Not an Eminem 'Stan' but this album has elements of various parts of Hip-Hop, from tracks like Unaccommodating, You Gon Learn, Yah Yah, Lock it up, No regrets which shine a light on new & older artists. This is a SOLID Album.
  19. Omega663
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Great album, regardless of how much people try to downplay his talent this man can still rise to the occasion and prove critics wrong. Eminem is still the greatest!
  20. Johnnystang
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Well I’m back to listening to the real slim shady. Never thought I’d like so many songs in an Em album.
  21. prabhakarsahil
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    From the Intro (Premonition) to the outro (Alfred) the album is full of music that makes your emotions on a roller coaster. Some of the Artists featuring with Eminem in this album - Royce da 5’9”, Ed Sheeran, Juice WRLD, and many more. If you have 30 seconds to spare listen to the last 30 seconds of Godzilla and you will feel the power. Loved the album. Have it on repeat.
  22. ciaradugas
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Every facet of what makes Eminem an incredible artist is center stage on this album.
  23. karthikem
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Screw these critics. MTBMB is an absolutely classic and it takes weeks to decipher the complex lyrics in this album. Critics who have taken to comment here have listened to the album once and jumped to conclusions so none of it matters.
  24. Shantiaazizian
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Another great album from rap god
    New style mixed with old rage
    Beat makin and flow was amazing
  25. Priyanshusharma
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** awesome … Expand
  26. Concam
    Jan 29, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great to hear Eminem embracing a more modern sound with some of the production choices. For much of the album he sounds more comfortable in his delivery, and seems to be less reliant on the choppy flows that made Revival such a grating listen. While some of his cornier bars were actually quite entertaining, he’s at his most painstakingly cringeworthy on the hooks. Some tracks such as ‘Marsh’, I found genuinely entertaining until he compared himself to a field and said he’s an extraterrestrial. I think the highlights on the album were when Em was just enjoying himself rather than trying to impress or prove a point. The fast rapping at the end of Godzilla ruined the track for me. Everyone knows he can do it but just because it sounds good, doesn’t take away from the fact that he squeezes in pure nonsense, aware that no one can criticise it if he says it too quickly for them to understand. In similar vein,, hearing another song about Em’s tumultuous upbringing feels like fam service, going back to Em’s edgy, cringey worst as you have to endure a 45 year old man whining about parental issues like an angsts 16 year old.… Expand
  27. mgiannikakis
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    Some incredible features and top-notch lyricism. Most of the songs are delightful in this one, though there are some that are not that memorable. Not that they're bad, it's just that they're not that good. And it stands out when the rest of the material is excellent. I This is the best we've seen from Slim Shady in years!
  28. SlimShady666
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing content!
    Delivery is flawless flows are impeccable beats by dre and everything a stan wants
  29. Manicmusic
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Being an independent artist myself, I look up to a lot of other artists. Eminem being one of them. From a lyrical perspective, this record is gold. The craft that Eminem has clearly mastered over the 20+ years in the industry is prominent, and as always at the forefront is the same “I don’t give a fxxx” attitude that we have come to know and love. With tracks featuring artists from allBeing an independent artist myself, I look up to a lot of other artists. Eminem being one of them. From a lyrical perspective, this record is gold. The craft that Eminem has clearly mastered over the 20+ years in the industry is prominent, and as always at the forefront is the same “I don’t give a fxxx” attitude that we have come to know and love. With tracks featuring artists from all perspectives of the music world such as Skylar Grey, Young MA, Anderson Paak, the late Juice World, and even Ed Sheeran (the only song I wasn’t really in love with, although I see why it was put on the album) make for a very time travelish ride back to the days of “role model”. The connection to Alfred Hitchcock was done beautifully, and if I had to compare this record to Kamikaze and Revival (I loved both) I would have to say this is best of the three. And if I have to say something about the “reverse stans” it’s listen deeper than the words before you put it in a box. Eminem has never and will never care about the negative criticism that surrounds him. It only gives him more fuel to put out content that we as fans love. Music to be murdered by is a true example of that.… Expand
  30. RhyMax_FlexSys
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing! The best combination of Em and Slim. Fantastic flow, fascinating rhymes, amazing lyrics! Thank you, Em, I love you
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 17
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  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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