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  1. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem albums to date. When it comes to lyrics it doesn't disappoint and even exceeds high expectations when it comes to Eminem.
  2. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Music To Be Murdered By is amazing On this album Eminem shows strong signs of adapting to the times
  3. Jan 22, 2020
    0
    He just sounds like a bitter old man as usual in quite a few spots of the album. The best song on the album "You gon Learn" belonged to Royce. A number of corny lines, just did not enjoy this album at all.
  4. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is literally doing lyrical acrobatic rhymes in the entire album! Love the beats, he seems to be having fun with new producers and beats. Eminem is evolving ! I do not get the hate on Em, it’s as if hating on Em is the popular thing now a days. Amazing album in a good direction!
  5. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Love it. Very good album. The best song in there are "I will", great project
  6. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album will take you back to the glory days of Eminem. It's not as "pop-heavy" as some of his previous releases, excellent production value and gritty story telling reminiscent of the Slim Shady LP. I think there are few tracks to skip over for true fans of hip hop.

    It seems like Eminem will be criticized by some no matter what he puts out, but at the end of the day the opinions of
    This album will take you back to the glory days of Eminem. It's not as "pop-heavy" as some of his previous releases, excellent production value and gritty story telling reminiscent of the Slim Shady LP. I think there are few tracks to skip over for true fans of hip hop.

    It seems like Eminem will be criticized by some no matter what he puts out, but at the end of the day the opinions of a few don't mean anything. Sales are the only indisputable metric you can rely on when determining if an album is good and for that reason Eminem is the indisputable GOAT.
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  7. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is an absolute masterpiece, let alone for someone with a career that’s been as successful as Eminem.
  8. Jan 22, 2020
    1
    These Eminem stans are ridiculous... This is the same boring corny ass music with the same lame fast raps about nothing with the same annoying staccato flow that he has had on his last few projects. This is so bad
  9. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic slim shady... LOVE IT. Music To Be Murdered By - Definitely is the one of his strongest albums
  10. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Album is very good and has a mix of stuff for everyone to like. Slim shady is back and making people mad again which is great.
  11. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best project Eminem has EVER delivered!
    Yes, even above The Marshall Mathers LP.
    This is a masterpiece!
  12. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its one fine album except for that ed sheeran feature and couple of love songs
  13. Jan 22, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. spoiler alert. eminem fans dont know good music from a 30lb cow yet some how they got luck because neither have substance to them. Expand
  14. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Number 1 i love it... You should hear the the darkness you will love it... And godzilla boy I love it Expand
  15. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Instant classic. No two ways about it, IT'S THE RETURN OF THE F GREATEST. slim shady was dope and the beats and production were too good
  16. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazing Expand
  17. Jan 22, 2020
    0
    This sucks and it was at a better rating than To Pimp A Butterfly .........
  18. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Everything I hope for in an Eminem album, and then some! There are a couple tracks I don't like as much, but I still don't change the song if my player is set to shuffle and one of them comes on, either. I listened to Darkness before I knew it had an accompanying video, and holy **** I was not expecting a gut punched right in the feel's like that. I've never had a song make me feel quiteEverything I hope for in an Eminem album, and then some! There are a couple tracks I don't like as much, but I still don't change the song if my player is set to shuffle and one of them comes on, either. I listened to Darkness before I knew it had an accompanying video, and holy **** I was not expecting a gut punched right in the feel's like that. I've never had a song make me feel quite like that. MTBMB is a masterpiece. First and only artist to have 11 consecutive number one album debuts. Eminem is a legend. Expand
  19. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is Em’s 4th classic. The production is infectious and the rhymes are the best of his career. So much to unpack here. Darkness is by far top 5 written song of Eminem’s career.
  20. Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Overrated imo don’t @ me........................................................................................................................................................................
  21. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely amazing, this is a straight up raw rap album that any rap fan and fan of bars will enjoy. Eminem the GOAT
  22. Jan 22, 2020
    5
    Eminem shows improvement from past projects, but filler love songs and some straight up bad songs make the album a lower score.

    Best Tracks: Leaving Heaven, Little Engine, Lock it Up, No Regrets

    Worst Track: Stepdad
  23. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the best and always he will best for his fans, no matter how much his album earn and what position his album gets in by rating...you Kayne and Drake fans think you can beat stans by rating low with multiple accounts, that's what you learn from your idols but we are stans our idol is Rap god him self and he never told a us to cheat. Peace..
  24. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Unchallenged rap God reinstating his name in the rap game. **** the critics.
  25. Jan 22, 2020
    0
    This is awful beyond words. Absolutely no reason to subject yourself to this torture.
  26. Jan 22, 2020
    9
    For me its a great album. I would recommend for others to listen and see what you think, not much I would change or take out.
  27. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Love it!! This is the best album he's done I'm a long time and I am so excited that slim is back!
  28. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Continuous play... no skipping needed... tons of new finds with every listen!!
  29. Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I maybe a bit biased being a big Eminem fan but this album is actually so good! It has a bit of everything from previous, best features on an Eminem album since Relapse/Encore. His voice sounds refreshing while giving you a Encore sounding vibe. Each song is addicting and when you hear the whole album, it leaves you not knowing which song you wanna play again as they are so good. BestI maybe a bit biased being a big Eminem fan but this album is actually so good! It has a bit of everything from previous, best features on an Eminem album since Relapse/Encore. His voice sounds refreshing while giving you a Encore sounding vibe. Each song is addicting and when you hear the whole album, it leaves you not knowing which song you wanna play again as they are so good. Best hooks on an Em album in ages, a lot of them being himself as he usually has a female or of the sorts on the chorus in recent years. Even if you are not an Eminem Stan, you will be bumping this album after 1 play. One of my favourite songs has got to be Marsh. Enjoy! Expand
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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.