Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 4,259 out of 5097
  2. Mixed: 222 out of 5097
  3. Negative: 616 out of 5097
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  1. stewart_traynor
    Jun 16, 2020
    5
    As many improvements as this album have compared to his last 2 records, at the same time he counteracts them with flaws that undermine these improvements. The features are very good, most notably juice wrld and don Toliver, but the album is still really long for no apparent reason. His last record, Kamikaze, spent most of the time insulting 'mumble' rappers and those who were vocal on howAs many improvements as this album have compared to his last 2 records, at the same time he counteracts them with flaws that undermine these improvements. The features are very good, most notably juice wrld and don Toliver, but the album is still really long for no apparent reason. His last record, Kamikaze, spent most of the time insulting 'mumble' rappers and those who were vocal on how bad Revival was. Claiming they all had similar flow and bad lyrics. Yet this record has some lyrics worse than that on songs like Gucci Gang. Distasteful remarks about the tragedy and murder of innocents by extremists at an Ariana Grande Concert, downright corny and cringe like 'I'm a candle, I'll go out if you blow on me'. It isn't anything special and leaves plenty of room to grow. at this point, Eminem is a different person to the one he was 6 - 20 years ago and should be treated like a relatively new artist. this album feels like a sophomore record from a newish rapper. Nothing special, but not terrible either.… Expand
  2. Shaderxz
    Mar 13, 2021
    10
    Good album. I like the album. Album good. Nice album. Epic album. Dope album
  3. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    the goat for a reason. Kanye, Nas, Kendrick etc. are nothing compared. period.
  4. bobbysolo
    Nov 29, 2022
    10
    absolutely amazing. i enjoyed side b more but this one is still a banger......
  5. 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.
  6. ManicMorris
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Em's latest fixes some of the biggest problems with his recent output. Whilst his lyricism has never left, his consistently-angry delivery has had a negative effect on much of his comedic writing. 'Music to be murdered by' has the best of both worlds, and Em sounds rejuvenated and actually seems to be having fun behind the mic again.

    His voices range from comical cartoon characters to    Em's latest fixes some of the biggest problems with his recent output. Whilst his lyricism has never left, his consistently-angry delivery has had a negative effect on much of his comedic writing. 'Music to be murdered by' has the best of both worlds, and Em sounds rejuvenated and actually seems to be having fun behind the mic again.

    His voices range from comical cartoon characters to philosophical and depressing introspectives and everything in between.    … Expand
  7. Infamouz
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Eminem got murdered on his own track by who????? Young ma my ass. All eminem does on this album is murder. He murders every beat. Every lyric and murders anyone who's featured on the track with him. Slim shady in the buildin
  8. 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
  9. doomsdaybg
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    EMINEM is baaack!!! Very good album i love it! Beats are great and lyrics amazing as always.
  10. abrahamjmr
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best releases in a few years and it had to be Eminem the one who's put it out. Yeah, the lyrics are not up there with his first releases but what he's trying to spread with this effort goes beyond what we usually expect from his releases. His previous one Kamikaze was a wake up call to those who criticize him and this one is the final touch on those who still won't getThis is one of the best releases in a few years and it had to be Eminem the one who's put it out. Yeah, the lyrics are not up there with his first releases but what he's trying to spread with this effort goes beyond what we usually expect from his releases. His previous one Kamikaze was a wake up call to those who criticize him and this one is the final touch on those who still won't get over the fact the didn't drag Ariana Grande in one of the songs on the album nor mocked the situation she'd been through in Manchester. This album has got replay value and let me tell you it gets better with each listen.… Expand
  11. Emmy
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    One of eminem's best work overall, amazing beats, great content, incredible hooks, the flow, cadence, voice on this project is off the chain. Don't get me started on the double entendre, metaphors, similes, rhyme schemes. Geez
  12. therealbear
    Dec 20, 2020
    8
    This proves once again that conceptual music is what a great artist can come up with, but then again Eminem did this all of his career, so it's not a surprise that he murdered the competition with this sneaky release of intelligent lyrics and good production.
  13. 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.
  14. Gods_Son23
    Jan 20, 2020
    7
    Why is Unaccommodating down as a top track on the album page??? It isn't. This album is decent. It's being hated on by many elsewhere who wouldn't know good spittin' if it crawled out of them because no one does it anymore.
  15. zekececil14
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I'm a fan of his speed and storytelling. The shocking bars aren't really a problem, to me. The content was there and it also had great length. This is something I can play on repeat. He also had a lot of fun with it. I'm enjoying all the ad-libs.
  16. Tbone413
    Sep 27, 2021
    7
    Some of the songs just feel too much like Eminem is messing around and not caring about what he’s putting out. There was quite a lot of insignificant theming in the album that wasn’t really saved by lyricism. However, the album also does have some wonderful messages at times and some brilliantly crafted verses that remind us all who he really is. At times it made me question whether or notSome of the songs just feel too much like Eminem is messing around and not caring about what he’s putting out. There was quite a lot of insignificant theming in the album that wasn’t really saved by lyricism. However, the album also does have some wonderful messages at times and some brilliantly crafted verses that remind us all who he really is. At times it made me question whether or not it was a significant addition to his discography, but in the end it does pull it off.… Expand
  17. KAG
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Eminem gave me everything I could ask for in MTBMB... clean/ Dr. Dre production, Marshall-sung hooks, experimental & trap-sounding beats, introspective & personal subject matter, Em’s signature rapping/ flows/ rhymes/ wordplay and even a Black Thought feature. Thank you Em!
  18. Ugamer80
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    THIS is hip hop. Top tier MC features and all-round great bars from all of them. Very diverse tracklist with each track having its own sound and tone. Album has great depth and, with a less angry Em on it, is great to listen to.
  19. antpaca
    Jan 28, 2020
    4
    Eminem answers criticisms of his recent work by delivering another album that’s indistinguishable from his other recent work. More songs about being the greatest, more rehash of the past, more conflicted tales of dysfunctional relationships... Throw in some awkward chorus transitions (or just plain old lousy choruses and hooks) and no-rhyme-or-reason 180 degree turns in style and tone, andEminem answers criticisms of his recent work by delivering another album that’s indistinguishable from his other recent work. More songs about being the greatest, more rehash of the past, more conflicted tales of dysfunctional relationships... Throw in some awkward chorus transitions (or just plain old lousy choruses and hooks) and no-rhyme-or-reason 180 degree turns in style and tone, and you get a disjointed mess that we’ve all heard before. He gets points for ‘Darkness’, which is an incisive and raw look into the mind of a mass shooter. Everything else is reheated leftovers.… Expand
  20. moxmeista24
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is so sick. I've had it on repeat since it was released. A couple of songs had to grow on me (Stepdad & Leaving Heaven) but after a few listens I really like them now. I'd probably give it a 9.5 as it isn't as good as SSLP, MMLP & TES which are all 10's. Make sure you give it a listen.
  21. SBells27Reviews
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    While not on par with the classic trilogy or MMLP2, it's definitely felt like a breath of fresh air after Revival and Kamikaze (albums that I personally disliked). A few annoying beats and questionable verses here but a lot of highlights can be found here, like Darkness or Stepdad.
  22. RexToother
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece. Is there any debate he is the GOAT now?
    Nobody can spit so many hard bars with incredible rhythm and cadence.
    Lock It Up is the most underrated track.
  23. CaptainAvenger
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Definitely a modern day classic ..............................................................................
  24. swkotlas
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Coooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool album very cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool
  25. 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
  26. totoro0192
    Jan 22, 2020
    6
    Not bad but definitely not great, at least it's an improvement upon Kamikaze since that album was really bad... I don't have much to say because I'm not an expert but I didn't like some of the flows and the songs sometimes felt kinda boring...
  27. PhotatoAim
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Just amazing, this album get me exited eminems music again. !! Keep it going king
  28. TheRealZoko
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Absolute perfection. Perfect balance of Eminem, Marshall Mathers and Slim Shady, and the album is obviously made for Stans like me, seeing the gap between the critic score and the user score
  29. TolgaRealASF
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Great album by Eminem. He still got it (as he showed in Kamikaze) this takes it up a notch.
  30. freeKade1ka
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    nobody cares about ratings so let it just be 10 out of 10 cuz eminem really reserved it
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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
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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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