Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. videep
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the classics of Eminem in recent times and features some of the best artists
  2. RFelan
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best! The song “you gon learn” “Godzilla” both have hooks that are addicting listen to with nasty Bars. “Darkness” shows you a side of the Los Vegas Shooter that will leave you in awe. All around awesome album! Highly recommended!
  3. Metak3m
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Slim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the lateSlim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the late rapper Juice wrld with a Speedo type of verse that could pump anyone's day. Following up is the first single, darkness depicting eminem's usual dark themes but with a huge twist that should not be spoiled by this review. The album have major features that makes it unique in comparison to his other records that have artists outside of shady records. It is also the driving force of the album because it let eminem demonstrate how relevant he can be even next to his younger peers while also mentioning the legends of the rap game that inspired him to partake in the first place like Jay Z, 2pac, Trench from naughty by nature, etc. The instrumentation fits the tone of the entire album by incorporating relapse-ish beats by dr dre while also featuring Royce da 5'9 production techniques that made this album a gem in it's own way. The track stepdad is the only song where it is the most eminem trademarked track in comparison with the others but it is not too distracting like the track from relapse "My mom", it somewhat takes itself seriously and also comedic by the way the song elevates itself. The rock samples are almost none resistance as this album front and center are hip hop and trap beats which is a huge improvement over the last two albums already. Overall this is eminem's best record since the Marshall mathers LP 2 and will be remembered by the unique features and incredible wordplay that contains memorable lines that can be up there with his older material… Expand
  4. Striggs
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this album still confirms that Eminem is still one of the Greatest of All Times (GOAT). So much so that we as fans compare him to his own self and his earlier albums. It’s the same reason Lebron James hasn’t received league MVP at least 14 times in a row. When someone is great we as a society get complacent and become used to their greatness. In this album Eminem has tracks for a variety of his fans. If you are into wordplay, lyrics, punchlines, metaphors, and bars you will love this album, he has all of those from beginning to end. His flow is still crisp and he has so many different cadences that he can navigate through the beats with. He can rap Twista fast with precise punctuation. Dr Dre’s print is on a couple beats, but if that’s what you came for you won’t really get those, I mean he does have 20 tracks. His tracks that have features from Skylar and most of Slaughterhouse, and others are good.The Ed Sheeran track is ok, but not my favorite or the one featuring MA. I like MA but next to Em I personally don’t want to hear her on the same track. Oh and about that track, that’s the “controversial” track.... here’s the controversy:

    Showed them all the blueprint and formula
    But it seems like the more they studied my music, the more they remind me of eyeballs
    I'm watching my pupils get cornier (Uh)
    But I'm contemplating yelling "Bombs away" on the game
    Like I'm outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting

    It was a metaphor, which artist that use words use all the time and far worse one might I add. The whole point was to get his point across. We gonna be mad about that? So comedians can’t tell jokes and music artist have to also not use metaphors that have anything tragic in it. Smh. He has storytelling with bars and it’s a good track too. Overall I enjoy the album. I enjoy lyrics and the fundamentals of hip hop. I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I'll feel like Godzilla
    Better hit the deck like the card dealer
    My whole squad's in here, walking around the party
    A cross between a zombie apocalypse and big Bobby "The
    Brain" Heenan which is probably the
    Same reason I wrestle with mania
    Shady's in this **** I'm posse'd up
    Consider it to cross me a costly mistake
    If they sleepin' on me, the hoes better get insomnia
    ADHD, hydroxycut
    Pass the Courvoisi' (Hey, hey)
    In AA with an AK, melee, finna set it like a playdate
    Better vacate, retreat like a vacay, mayday
    This beat is cray-cray, Ray J, H-A-H-A-H-A
    Laughing all the way to the bank, I spray flings
    They cannot tame or placate the ........

    ——-Godzilla Eminem    … Expand
  5. jsdan00
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is a improved version of Revival. It has better beats, featuring and lyrics.… Expand
  6. U_smoke_reggie
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Em is back on his "I dont give a **** **** while still having a message in some of his songs. Some of it seems like recycled material, but altogether a well put together album.
  7. Allthingzjade87
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I strongly encourage watching the music video for "Darkness" to fully grasp, the concept of the song. If you can watch that and NOT feel any type of emotion, then you are not really listening. A lyrical masterpiece. There is something on this CD for the everyone. From the STANS to the casual listener, to the I haven't listened to Em since TES to brand new listeners..… Expand
  8. Maegom
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is **** amazing!! It's like revival but much much better. It's crazy how I find one or two songs mediocre, but some other people consider them their favourite songs on the album. This album made me stop wanting "the old eminem." There is no old eminem anymore, there is only eminem and he sounds amazing right now.
  9. Stephenmcg91
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Best album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to hisBest album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to his old best.… Expand
  10. ZeulFC
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good album, a bit inconsistent in its tone and features, bit it has some great production and Darkness feels like old Em coming back.… Expand
  11. Het
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a good album 8 or 7.5 . Most of them are good nothing like wow to be amazed at.… Expand
  12. Emisbest
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    I think its better than kamikaze just becouse he released it with now deceased juice wrld and many other interprets and the 7th song is a real banger
  13. Mayyur
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    First listen to the album, I thought it was mediocre 6/10 at best.... But after 3rd listen it's getting better every time. Now it lands at 7.5/10 I think it's a 7.5-8 album and his best work since recovery. Although I personally love kamikaze a lot. #eminem #MusicToBeMurderedBy
    edit: after 5 days of constant rotation between MTBMB and Rare, I think this album stands on 8.5 for me now..I'm    First listen to the album, I thought it was mediocre 6/10 at best.... But after 3rd listen it's getting better every time. Now it lands at 7.5/10 I think it's a 7.5-8 album and his best work since recovery. Although I personally love kamikaze a lot. #eminem #MusicToBeMurderedBy
    edit: after 5 days of constant rotation between MTBMB and Rare, I think this album stands on 8.5 for me now..I'm loving this more every listen, very balanced between mainstream and artistry    … Expand
  14. Hayes0000
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
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  15. LazerFish12345
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is potentially a top 3 album. The best album he has made since Recovery. In this album he shows that he can still be one of the best rappers to this day.… Expand
  16. Bomex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing. As shown in the picture this album is slightly inspired by alfred Hitchcock. The features in this album are also amazing with features from slaughterhouse (besides joe budden for obvious reasons), young M.A, Royce multiple time and the late juice world(rip). Almost every song is amazing besides the kinda night which is still good but has a bit of corny bars and an old school feel. In every song has very complex bars and double entandres with farewell and darkness being one big double entendre. All in all this album is almost perfect and is a must buy if you are an eminem fan or a fan of complicated bars, double entendres, and lyrics.… Expand
  17. adityatiwari12
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Stronger delivery compared to kamikaze. Eminem, tries to be more relevant by using much better beats than he used to, and delivering a better flow. Even though there are few cringy songs, the album stands out. Songs little engine, premonition, darkness and you gon' learn are my personal favorite and are on constant repqt
  18. veerlevo
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A great album, there are great messages behind the songs and the lyrics are as usual phenomenal.
  19. Aravinddd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I think it's a modern classic for Eminem(even though it has flaws.. even the flaws are pretty enjoyable), he has improved upon a lot of stuff.. and it would have been a really good album without the 2-3 love songs and the Ed Sheeran one, production is a step up.. honestly it's an 8.. but immma be a little bias and rate it a 10 over here cuz surely people are gonna rate it 0 just cuz itI think it's a modern classic for Eminem(even though it has flaws.. even the flaws are pretty enjoyable), he has improved upon a lot of stuff.. and it would have been a really good album without the 2-3 love songs and the Ed Sheeran one, production is a step up.. honestly it's an 8.. but immma be a little bias and rate it a 10 over here cuz surely people are gonna rate it 0 just cuz it doesn't deserve such high rating… Expand
  20. rezamk98
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    loved it!the album was really something fresh and eminem really stepped up from his last two albums.
  21. simonberglund2
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Great album, of course it could never live up to the expectations of MM LP or TEM. Still this album is probably top 5 of his albums.
  22. Frankiec1975
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has really strong beats, Em brings the lyrics, strong supporting cast. At the end of the day, makes me wonder what is he thinking? He dabbles back and forth between whether he wants to blow up the world or does he want to play the hero? Is he the bad guy or a pretender? It is artistry, as as with any art it's open to interpretation, but I for once would like the mixed signals to not be so blurred...… Expand
  23. subhra0404
    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
  24. JamesMecs
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is at it again...
    One of his best works by far, kind of gives me Relapse vibes.
    10/10 no doubt
  25. DaffyD
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good colabriration with other young artists! And the songs are good mixed and nice hooks
  26. Hassasin
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Album has maybe one skip at most and is the best Eminem album in decades. Great listen, amazing production.
  27. Javerill
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em Somehow he remains to keep things fresh and is as sharp as ever lyrically. Em has a solid supporting cast. Marshall sticks to what he’s good at. If you’re a fan of Eminem you’ll love it, if you’re not that familiar with his full length projects this might leave you in the middle of the road. Overall I’m very much impressed that the “old” guy still got it.… Expand
  28. Anitagupta
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fuccin lit io lm dukekd8ddilwlwmwnrjfieopelwnehfyyudoelqmendjufiwowlemnfjfjudiwl2mnruriekel… Expand
  29. Kaltra
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great beat and return to real music. This album is a blessing for hip hop. Saviour of this music genre. In the are of auto tune, clear lack of artistry, talents but performance in social media- Eminem is what we needed. Flawless voice, different beat as well as a great and powerful storytelling in Darkness… Expand
  30. TheKiller
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It's not Shady on drugs, it's not Marshall in rehab, we're in a sweet spot...
    The flow is fresh, unique compared to his other albums and still manages to surprise... The creativity in the pun scheme is amazing as always...
    It's basically another altered perspective of a rapper who's remained relevant and ranted for 20 years...
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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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