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  1. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is honestly Brilliant, I don't think you can really formulate an opinion of it until you listen to it a few times through, people are going to love or hate eminem regardless of what he does but the lyrical depth and wordplay are masterclass on this album, the beats and general vibe of the album are diverse but not random or misplaced. He does a good job of picking features thatThis album is honestly Brilliant, I don't think you can really formulate an opinion of it until you listen to it a few times through, people are going to love or hate eminem regardless of what he does but the lyrical depth and wordplay are masterclass on this album, the beats and general vibe of the album are diverse but not random or misplaced. He does a good job of picking features that don't compromise on talent but still give a nod to the old school and newer artists at the same time. The more I listen to it the more I can appreciate the depth and effort that went into it Expand
  2. Jan 23, 2020
    5
    Eminem’s ‘Music to be Murdered by’ is shallow attempt to recreate the edgy music Eminem was known for back in his early career, but without the edgy substance that his older music was known and felt like it was trying to not offend a single person. Which makes it un-edgy. Songs such as ‘Unaccommodating’ and ‘No Regrets’ just sound as far from an Eminem song as possible. Whilst the rest ofEminem’s ‘Music to be Murdered by’ is shallow attempt to recreate the edgy music Eminem was known for back in his early career, but without the edgy substance that his older music was known and felt like it was trying to not offend a single person. Which makes it un-edgy. Songs such as ‘Unaccommodating’ and ‘No Regrets’ just sound as far from an Eminem song as possible. Whilst the rest of the album just sounds like a generic Eminem song stripped down to its basic components replayed all over again with little tweaks. It’s only bearable song is ‘Godzilla’ and even though it’s been carried to the charts by the tragic death of Juice WRLD, Eminem’s part is extremely inferior to his piers section of the song. It’s not a tragic album, it’s far from a terrible project, but for an album that has been written and created by a artist with as much creative ability in writing and performing as Eminem it just feels like a lazy attempt to profit off of a generic format and style of rap music that he helped create and refine into a style that at its high points was the best in the world. Expand
  3. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Its just great. Dont litsen to anyone who says its trash or his time is passed just fack them all. Theyre all ariana, kaney and mgk dickriders
  4. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    First listen I would have given it a 2 but that's just because I wasn't expecting an album like this after listening to it over 5 times the last few days I have to give this a high rating I truly believe rap wise this album is almost as good as few if not the same or better I can't give an offical answer to that for awhile to see how the album feels after awhile...but lyric lyricpunchlineFirst listen I would have given it a 2 but that's just because I wasn't expecting an album like this after listening to it over 5 times the last few days I have to give this a high rating I truly believe rap wise this album is almost as good as few if not the same or better I can't give an offical answer to that for awhile to see how the album feels after awhile...but lyric lyricpunchline and actually rap wise this album is amazing sounds amazing Expand
  5. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. overall garbage album this old head needs to stop releasing because it’s not 2009 anymore and his rap is just painful to listen to Expand
  6. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This thing is just bad from start to finish, not good. Djdjdjjdjdjdjdjfjfjfjfjjfjfjfjfjdjdjdjd
  7. Jan 23, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Album is on point.. from delivery to punch lines, production, features.. it is all fire.. Eminem has outdone himself and proven to the world that he has more skill can do it better than every other emcee. Expand
  8. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS FIRE, LOVE IT
  9. Jan 23, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album ever!!! Thought it’d be hard to top kamakazi, but doesn’t seem to be for Em. Expand
  10. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Best Production Album since Relapse..Marshall besting himself again and again
  11. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    truly amazing album, more complete than kamikaze. Great features, lyrically insane and the beats remind me of the early 2000s

    and served with lamb sauce
  12. Jan 23, 2020
    9
    Guess who's back? Slim SHADYY! He splits lines like he ate chilly peppers, boyss!
  13. Jan 23, 2020
    5
    Some Strong Songs on this record for sure. But Some Are Definitely Bland. Production Can Be Better. In General a very OK album nothing special at all.
    Also Lyrics can be.......Very insensitive and Very stupid....like Very to he point where it’s cringey.
  14. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The best rapper in all Time GOAT
  15. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    New kind of a taste from em a great gift for fans
    And very good guest artists
  16. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Great album, it’s one of his best works though you do need time to like it. It took me a few listens.
  17. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    the only word to describe tis album is wooooow. this album is awesome if this sh*t did not win a Grammy what else have to win
  18. Jan 23, 2020
    8
    Lyrically good features **** reach 100000
    Could be better
    But it's good anyway cuz Its EMINEM
  19. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    It was awesome. Slim shady's back yall. Every song is different and unique. The wordplay is insane. Godzilla was mad. Overall a perfect 10.
  20. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    im not sure why kanye and kendricks fans are giving this a 0/10, when they drop, em fans dont go and do that to their albums.
  21. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    ass the worst album after revival but had some nice tracks with juice wrld and don toliver
  22. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The pure genius that can be witnessed within this project it's a new high for an artist who has managed to break records and push the boundaries when it comes to meaningful lyrics and embrace the definition of rap and it's honestly a breath of fresh air given the belittling level of lyricism in the new supposed rap genre.
  23. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing rhyme scheme, wordplay, new content, and perfect delivery.Amazing rhyme scheme, wordplay, new content, and perfect delivery.Amazing rhyme scheme, wordplay, new content, and perfect delivery.
  24. Jan 23, 2020
    0
    not good...................................................................................
  25. Jan 23, 2020
    5
    overreacted c'mon, you Eminem fans named **** Tanner just gave it a 10 bc of revival and kamakazi, go punch a wall and down a monster or something, just please be honest.
  26. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, best we've heard from Em in a while! Just give it a listen, and you will see what I mean.
  27. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Strongest album in hip hop in ages. Eminem will never lose the ability to be real. He is who he is and I love him and respect him tremendously.
  28. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    A True Masterpiece that necessite a certain anamount of I.Q and quite a bit of a life experience to be comprehended.
  29. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The last 3 EMINEM's album will be looked as a late purple patch for the rapper. Revival was dope. Why people never appreciated the album was beyond my grasp. Maybe after he retires revival will be considered a classic!!! I don't know but in this new album the beats are fresh accompanied with the old slim shady flow, lyrical genius, story telling prowess and perfect features which providesThe last 3 EMINEM's album will be looked as a late purple patch for the rapper. Revival was dope. Why people never appreciated the album was beyond my grasp. Maybe after he retires revival will be considered a classic!!! I don't know but in this new album the beats are fresh accompanied with the old slim shady flow, lyrical genius, story telling prowess and perfect features which provides for a complete package of SLIM SHADY, EMINEM and MARSHALL MATHERS. Expand
  30. Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The production on this album is magnificent, and don’t get me started on the lyrics
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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.