Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 616 out of 5097
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  1. TheRG
    Jan 26, 2020
    9
    Good mix of conscious rap and old slim shady vibes. Not exactly the album I was hoping for, but still so much closer than Revival and Kamikaze
  2. Actualgarboman
    Jan 26, 2020
    3
    Godzilla is the only decent track on this album it's not 2008 anymore after some of the good tracks in kamikaze I'd hoped em would have done a better job with this album but throughout my listen of the album I was just hoping it would be over
  3. Amirem
    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.
  4. 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
  5. ajax142
    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!
  6. Malikqaimari05
    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
  7. naveesh
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Best Em album in 10 years. Fire !
    Fin
  8. ElegantJames
    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
  9. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part .............................................................
  10. tdeasy
    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
  11. Burwash96
    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"    … Expand
  12. Jownatan
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Bringing back the "slim shady" eminem does the best in his music. Great rhymes, great beats and always mentioned horrible facts playing the bad guy. Even if people find it bad taste, whether or not it is the truth.
  13. doomsdaybg
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    EMINEM is baaack!!! Very good album i love it! Beats are great and lyrics amazing as always.
  14. lanyard
    Jan 25, 2020
    4
    I will never understand how eminem stans will call this man the greatest of all time when he’s released basically the same music since 2000s. He only ever somewhat switched it up between 2009-2012. Other than that he just drops “controversial” bars over lazy beats and raps fast. If you still find that amazing then I don’t know what to say. Rapping fast doesn’t make you good and sayingI will never understand how eminem stans will call this man the greatest of all time when he’s released basically the same music since 2000s. He only ever somewhat switched it up between 2009-2012. Other than that he just drops “controversial” bars over lazy beats and raps fast. If you still find that amazing then I don’t know what to say. Rapping fast doesn’t make you good and saying stupid things for attention doesn’t make you rebellious.… Expand
  15. Gungcho
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    An amazing album, on repeat! Definitely quality. For me is the same level as MMLP2 and TES.
  16. zami7
    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
  17. VestingBoot
    Jan 25, 2020
    6
    Tbh, it would be better rated if he cut some songs and retired the whole "I hate my parents" motif. I think compared to his other recent projects its better but as an album standalone its very average.
  18. fubbafubbafubba
    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
  19. prezzidnt
    Jan 25, 2020
    5
    This is one of those album you can enjoy it from the beginning to the end, even those songs that arent your style had something good. I am very satisfied.. Thanks Eminem
  20. TravisH815
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Pulls no punches in the his latest album "music to be murderd by" everyone is just too soft
  21. victoria9
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Amazing project!!! In this album Eminem definitely gives his fans a little bit of everything they asked for. There is angry and ready for the war Eminem; open, vulnerable and incredible story teller Marshall; goofy and at the same time very controversial Slim Shady. The theme of the album suits Eminem very well! Incredible production and very good features! When I think about Eminem albumAmazing project!!! In this album Eminem definitely gives his fans a little bit of everything they asked for. There is angry and ready for the war Eminem; open, vulnerable and incredible story teller Marshall; goofy and at the same time very controversial Slim Shady. The theme of the album suits Eminem very well! Incredible production and very good features! When I think about Eminem album this is exactly what I want to see from him!… Expand
  22. Playking615
    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
  23. bettercallBasil
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Eminem is introducing new music and dope.
    GOAT
  24. NiharLaljani
    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%
  25. Shahsiam
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    Great album with interesting flows and immaculate lyricism and best production since relapse.
    A great concept executed well.
  26. Bstacey321
    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
  27. Knifas
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Amazing flows , lyrically crazy sounds like slim shady, really dope, one of his best albums
  28. AngelAntonio96
    Jan 24, 2020
    8
    El álbum esta muy bueno, me gusto bastante. Las arirats jamás podran cancelar al Rap God ni en sus sueños xD
  29. aksd312
    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.
  30. Peacewars
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You got some issues slim, i think you need some counseling.

    your biggest fan this is stan.    … Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

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