Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 5097 Ratings

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  1. despi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An amazing work, by the GOAT himself (as he says in the premonition intro). Top 3 for sure, after The Eminem Show and MMLP
  2. Diavoloo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I like this new eminem with new beats,it feels good to see him top the other rappers in this age.
    One of his best albums.
    I think it can be the album of the year.
  3. Mclaurenpedro25
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Spoiler alert, Stan is back apparently he survived the car crushing on the bridge.
  4. Rush93
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing, thanks Em. Marshall did everything we wanted from him after being 20+ in the game. Keep it up.
  5. Mynameisahmed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim shady IS BACK BABY, this album is almost perfect, i mean where do I start? The flows changing from time to time, the freaking barrs, how he rhymes words that you couldn't even think of, his speed as always.
    Thank you Eminem
  6. Werder1312
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s a dope Eminem Album.
    Almost everything is perfect.
    Long time since I enjoyed a new album of any artist like that
  7. Valster
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Em is a genius. He is truly the Rap God. The flow, speed, bars, double-, triple- entendre are crazy! I love this album. His lyrics are out of this world.
    10/10!
  8. Nolimt
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album since The Eminem Show, the beats, the Lyrics are flawless. You real fans of HipHop/Rap you don't know what you are missing.… Expand
  9. Kiko114
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Masterpiece work by the legend him self, marshal mathers, alot of flows and rhymes.… Expand
  10. tejsandhu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a Slim Shady album and he is saying some **** So be prepared.
    This is Eminem rapping at his best. The production, the rhyme schemes, the features, the double-triple entendres, the flow switches..    … Expand
  11. Devil_himself
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Legendary album... Eminem strikes once again.. it has to be one of the best album to come in this decade by Eminem. Every song is must listen and keeps on growing on you after each listen
  12. TNMalefane
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It seems like Enibem is starting to come to terms with the fact that Revival wasn't a good album. This album is a hug step in the right direction.
  13. Lars9999
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this album came out of no where and blew my mind it is the productions the lyrics the beats the flow everything that eminem delivered was top notch worthy of the goat not a single bad track on the album.
  14. Dax_Swagg3r
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The first Eminem album that I have been hyped for, didn't know that much about Eminem before started listening to him after Kamikaze. This album is the perfect follow up. Great storytelling in Darkness, Stepdad and leaving heaven reminds me of Stan. amazing lyrics and wordplay as usual. He dips into a new mini-genre with features such as Juice WRLD, Don Toliver and Young M.A but retainsThe first Eminem album that I have been hyped for, didn't know that much about Eminem before started listening to him after Kamikaze. This album is the perfect follow up. Great storytelling in Darkness, Stepdad and leaving heaven reminds me of Stan. amazing lyrics and wordplay as usual. He dips into a new mini-genre with features such as Juice WRLD, Don Toliver and Young M.A but retains the original shady style with controversial lyrics, insane speed and with Royce on the album.… Expand
  15. dweik
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is back!
    personally I think this is his best album since The Eminem Show.
    A show of lyricism, a flawless flow, perfectly riding perfect beats, all in all an album that has something for everyone!
  16. PrinceOfTheSaiy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    masterpiece!
    Eminem never disappoints
    Don't caught up with the haters trashing this album
    they just breathe to hate Eminem
  17. Schallerbert
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album since the holy trinity of rap. 10/10 would listen 1000 times again… Expand
  18. Egbo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best hip hop album ever.
    Eminem is the most versatile hip hop airtist ever.
    His flows from premonition was top notch till the end of the track.
  19. Stevie11
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Most consistent he’s been since Early 2000s
    DARkness has serious Stan vibes
  20. G750
    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
  21. Cameltoez
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem albums, MTBMB is the probably the most artistic album Eminem has ever made. Kicking the album off in a new decade with breaking records, the album is spectacular.
  22. Hiphop313
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    You need to give this album time. Trust me when I say this, it grows on you. Songs like Darkness, in too deep, leaving heaven grow on you to an extent where you can't get it out of your head. There are very minimal skips if any (none for me personally).
    The album isn't one directional is one of the most technical work by Slim (not Eminem, Slim Shady)
  23. Asbudw6
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    He did his thing and it was
  24. Unrulyone
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  25. Pedroblue149
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Phenomenal album I can’t stop streaming it ! Eminem only gets better and better… Expand
  26. WillSweeney
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Wow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the bestWow. Em’s best album since 2002 for me. Every feature brings something different, fantastic production that is consistently entertaining for the whole project. The Alfred Hitchcock theme ing is apt too. Now let’s talk about Slim himself, who is perfectly on beat as usual, showcasing fast, medium and slow flows that all sound crisp and focused. Also important to note his hooks are the best for a long time. So impressed. BEST TRACKS - Premonition, Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Darkness, leaving heaven & I Will.… Expand
  27. Mo95
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece
  28. Guiguix
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Just dope album by the GOAT Every songs it’s good just no skip Once again the boss hit us
  29. Daveholdo
    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
  30. yoranwillemsen
    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.
  31. ohin3m
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The album is made tight and the production is great what shocked us. Eminem swung back hard at us. If I can tell you one thing after this album it would be; never doubt Eminem. An outstanding album.
  32. Geo_bee
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is a reminder to everyone that the man many consider the GOAT is still as quick witted, clever and as artistically talented as ever. The Alfred Hitchcock inspired album name and art may mislead many to believe that this is going to be a Relapse style horror core album but, whilst it does still have its dark moments, it’s so much more than just that. Songs like Darkness areMTBMB is a reminder to everyone that the man many consider the GOAT is still as quick witted, clever and as artistically talented as ever. The Alfred Hitchcock inspired album name and art may mislead many to believe that this is going to be a Relapse style horror core album but, whilst it does still have its dark moments, it’s so much more than just that. Songs like Darkness are emotionally provocative and shed light light on one of America’s most controversial laws while songs like Godzilla featuring the late Juice WRLD show Em’ can still be funny and lighthearted whilst performing breathtaking lyrical acrobatics.… Expand
  33. Anafteminem
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album of all times. Eminem is the goat. Y'all better go and buy this album.
  34. Cannibal1914
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem's album MTMB offers a weird trip for his fans as it takes us back to Marshal's beginnings and ingenuity with words but also provides a variety of "new school" beats and it all sounds perfect together. Em's new style is certainly original, and we cannot expect anything less from the artist. Em take a bow, you've once again made hip-hop history.
  35. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, sonically and lyrically. The amount of double entendres and wordplay in this album will have me replaying the album til i catch them all and after that i can enjoy going back to it cause it has a great replay value.
  36. Guzman
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem is the greatest rapper ever. I like almost every beat from this album and they are different best album of 2020!
  37. Saeed145
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** genius album fire marshal is on fire bob wire turn over ass scrapped like Michael Meyers visuals like kamikaze no liar… Expand
  38. TotallyNotaStan
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best. Really enjoyed : I Will, Little Engine, Leaving Heaven and basically everything to be honest.
    As long as you gave it a try - and I don't mean a single listen, you will see the depth in every song and probably like it too!
  39. Revivalflop77
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album us fking enjoyable really no skippable tracks im very happy with this album
  40. SlimB
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is firee, GOAT … Expand
  41. Jmc52
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best, been on repeat since it was released and not going to stop anytime soon
  42. Halondra522
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Very different but also kind of reminiscent of his old music. Love the fact that he talks about other world issues too.
  43. Laila01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Wow amazing album #musictobemurderedby eminem's new album is probably one of the best I've ever heard.
  44. Roofesh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best music that "The GOAT" Eminem has released. Really deep lyrics. Must listen.
  45. Ente
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This Album was such a surprise for everyone and it is a good one. Probably the best Eminem Album ever.
  46. ODB
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Grande album, Eminem simplesmente provou a mídia que ao contrário dos que muitos pensam, a idade dele não interfere de fazer uma boa música.
  47. adriano1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. eminem is the goat .........................................................................… Expand
  48. elvisvelaj
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this album is a masterpiece deserves a looooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot!
  49. 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
  50. Jay9019
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal album from start to finish, what better way to kick off 2020? Highly recommended....
  51. KamalALraiani
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best album ever i listen to its sonds every single time of my day and it's dropped in the right time.
  52. kingmathers
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Best album ever
    Best album ever
    Best album ever
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    Best album ever
  53. laskowskajulia
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eminen’s 11th album offers over an hour of the world’s greatest rapper blasting away on all cylinders. It is the first great album of 2020, so lethally brilliant it should be a crime.… Expand
  54. alwaysshady
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is best eminem album after RECOVERY. Critics even rated MMLP & TES very low, but yeah they don't understand, rapper in his late 40's can't sell & rhyme & use metaphors like eminem... four decades & he's rulling. so suck critics
  55. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I was the
    G, the O-A-T
    O-nce I was played in rotation
    A-t every radio station
    T-hey said I'm lyrically amazing. 10 out 10 Amazing, EMINEM'S word play is pure genius. Buy the album
  56. RisingFlamez
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing beats and talks about real issues Maybe one too many romantic cheating songs again but those songs are fun and just nice to bob to. Dont expect every single song to be serious.
  57. msevastyanov
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Eminem album sinse The Eminem Show (2002). New production, energy, vibe. Marshall!
  58. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is just amazing how can this man @Eminem keep his skill on and keep selling everything
  59. Jstx
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This albums have songs like Lock it Up or the chorus of I Will which takes you back to Eminem and D12's style in Albums like Devil's night or D12 World

    In a similar way as Rap God, the album also has songs where the speed and depth of the lyrics are both extremely good, such as Godzilla or Unaccommodating. You can also find songs that are more serious and that take you back, thanks    This albums have songs like Lock it Up or the chorus of I Will which takes you back to Eminem and D12's style in Albums like Devil's night or D12 World

    In a similar way as Rap God, the album also has songs where the speed and depth of the lyrics are both extremely good, such as Godzilla or Unaccommodating.

    You can also find songs that are more serious and that take you back, thanks verses, chorus and style, to songs like Space Bound, Legacy or Beautiful, for example Darkness or Leaving Heaven.

    Finally, it also has a bunch of songs that are serious, and with a bit of Slim Shady spitting 100 words per second.

    This album in general has songs that have to be replayed at least 2 or 3 times to realize how good they are, in the end, that is how we all ended up knowing and loving songs like Lose Yourself, The Real Slim Shady or Without Me.    … Expand
  60. pabloguulherwe
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Já é o começo de uma nova década** mas já podemos adiantar que daqui 10 anos este álbum ainda estará entre os melhoras
  61. kanevhvb
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    dopefgfbnngngngngngngngngngngngngngngbfbfbfbfbfbfbfbfbfffffffffffffffffffffbfbfbfnbbdbvdvdvdvdvdvcvdvd
  62. N8dogg829
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Hip hop at its finest. Great beats, wordplay, and features. The more you listen the better it gets.
  63. Joker12122
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eminem the king… Expand
  64. Samiyaljabr12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This so good I can not believe the critics giving it under 10 this album is probably his best album ever
  65. Luvi87
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Album 2020. I Love bis Flow and style. #Stansfather # Eminemnummero ****
  66. Tsuneeth
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The whole album is a freaking double entendre. When it comes to rap this guy never disappoints.
  67. KosarPlayz
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Only albums better than this are MMLP, SSLP and TES, lyrical masterpiece alongside with the perfect beats
  68. Superthug
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum es mágico, me gusta un montón tiene buenos temas que la verdad valen la pena escuchar… Expand
  69. DarkNote
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Anyone who says this is trash is just a hater, I am sorry but it's true. This album is one of his best albums he made. However, I personally don't like every song like 2, max 3, but rest is masterpiece and this deserves all the best! Great! Awesome!
  70. DeadOni313
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  71. sachin_malik
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This Is A Fuc#ing Masterpiece i love every single song ,not a single track is a skip in this
  72. Bryant2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great step up from previous albums. Great production. Amazing features. His flows and lyricism is awesome.… Expand
  73. yyou
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Art! Why do Kanye fans underestimate? For what purpose? The album came out incredible! Less aggression guys!
  74. Wilbra
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    His best since The Eminem Show.
    Album feels like a combination of MMLP, Relapse and Encore. He still doesn't give a damn about what people think. Still classic edgy jokes, jabs at other rappers and controversial lyrics. Lyrically he is great; less cornier bars, more clever lines.
    Album has the best production since Relapse. He finally stopped working with Rick Rubin and decided to work    His best since The Eminem Show.
    Album feels like a combination of MMLP, Relapse and Encore. He still doesn't give a damn about what people think. Still classic edgy jokes, jabs at other rappers and controversial lyrics. Lyrically he is great; less cornier bars, more clever lines.
    Album has the best production since Relapse. He finally stopped working with Rick Rubin and decided to work with hip hop producers.
    He still hit or miss about making hooks. But his hooks on this project definitely better than the ones on Revival and MMLP2. Darkness, Never Love Again, I Will, Unaccommodating have great hooks meanwhile hooks on Marsh and Little Engine are hard to listen.

    Favorite tracks: Leaving Heaven, Never Love Again, Godzilla    … Expand
  75. samerelchami
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece classic. This is the type of album that you listen to on repeat. Thanks to the goat, Marshall Mathers.
  76. Jtat1986
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible another masterpiece by a living legend. Only so many years left to appreciate the work this man puts out. Unbelievable live aswell hope he does another tour to the uk.
  77. iamnicoc
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The album we all were waiting from Em. New sound with great production and awesome features. A few songs are straight fire. Love it.
  78. Rachysp
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Bloody fantastic, best album since MMLP. Great lyrics, great bars and some fantastic beats
  79. Ethanmaguire
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of the best projects Eminem ever did.
    The never love you again and Godzilla track are my favorite.    … Expand
  80. G1GGS
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem killed it with album, love all the songs it’s pure fire. Love the beats and production as well.
  81. Aponder
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best Em project since The Eminem Show. From the beginning to the end it was consistent and not as polarizing as his last few albums. Dre and Eminem compliment each other so much that it’s scary and the lyricism is top-tier. Not many lazy bars. Lyrically criminal!!!
  82. Bugimanx
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album reminds me of some MMLP or SSLP sounds, a lot of lyric in their lyrics, the best of Darkness video with so much symbolism and message in a single song
  83. Youssefkt
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible album with a lot of different proofs of techniques and why Em’s the GOAT.
  84. Starek69
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    For people who don’t get the theme of the album it’s totally understandable basically this album is one of the greatest mixtures of eminem and slim shady and by changing the rhythm in every track and not continuing on the same emotional level
  85. Barlog
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is exactly what people expected from Revival to sound like in terms of production. Eminem sounds great, his double entendras are very clever, fast-rap on Godzilla is absolutely supersonic. The album is more consistant than Kamikaze, yet it does not lack that crazy package of flows and puns. Lurically amazong, technique out oc this world, production the highest level. 10/10
  86. Lkh1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee3333eeeee3333e3wweeeeeeeeeeeeeee
  87. MindOfGon
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I sit back with this pack of Zig-Zag's and this bag
    Of this weed, it gives me the **** needed to be
    The most meanest MC on this—on this Earth
    And since birth I've been cursed with this curse to just curse    … Expand
  88. KINGMATHER5
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. How a 47-year-old man can make an album soo great even after 20 plus years of a long career? This album needs to win a Grammy this year. Thank you, Em for still making music!… Expand
  89. Seve
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks Eminem’s the goat. Good album. Good songs. Good hooks… Expand
  90. haider777
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this is a classic no doubt about it beats that make ur mind go crazy flows that are impeccable that seem impossible and features that show the versatility of Eminem who by the looks of it had the GAME ON LOCK AGAIN
  91. JMDD2004
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Lyrically amazing album. The word play is on point in the double meaning songs of Darkness and Never love again. I probably listened to Never love again 3 times before a noticed he was talking about his former addiction to opiates and not a women!
  92. Cbogey
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Liiiiiiittttt asssssssssss fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuckkkkkk Mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn :)
  93. Rabboo
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Amazing flows and beats. The features on this song were well selected and it was a good production team
  94. Saqibkha33
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!! Amazing features, not a lot of fillers straight to the point. Production is also on point.
  95. Aviral22
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Em's Best Album since Relapse!!
  96. Seanb2021
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is one amazing album everything is perfect in it honestly it's my favourite. From production wise to Vocal wise it's perfectly crafted. He's lyrics are amazing he's rhyme scheme everything's is just beautifully made.… Expand
  97. MChamma
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    He does it again, you need losten to this album with an open mind. he is the greatest of all time
  98. FreezR
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    (french sorry)
    Contrairement aux premières critiques, ceux qui se sont vraiment penchés sur l'album me comprendront et sauront pourquoi je mets un 10/10. Avec MTBMB, c'est le retour d'un Eminem brillant. Oui, brillant. Je ne pensais pas dire encore ça un jour, et puis en 2020, je n'y croyais plus. Depuis Relapse, un de mes préférés, qui est selon moi un album incompris du rappeur, et    (french sorry)
    Contrairement aux premières critiques, ceux qui se sont vraiment penchés sur l'album me comprendront et sauront pourquoi je mets un 10/10. Avec MTBMB, c'est le retour d'un Eminem brillant. Oui, brillant. Je ne pensais pas dire encore ça un jour, et puis en 2020, je n'y croyais plus. Depuis Relapse, un de mes préférés, qui est selon moi un album incompris du rappeur, et Recovery, qui était malgré des petites pépites, le début d'un nouveau Eminem: un Eminem qui allait se perdre, plus tard, dans sa musique. MMLP2 et Revival furent très décevants. Un Eminem à bout, "essoufflé", à fond dans la performance comme il l'a toujours fais mais ces fois ci, avec un manque clair de musicalité et de créativité. Des flows ultra rapides sur des prods de tous types, des featurings pop et rock abominables, mal choisis et j'en passe. Eminem a essayé de se rattraper avec Kamikaze. Ce projet possède quelques fulgurances et des sons enfin appréciables, écoutables (Lucky You, The Ringer etc). C'était le retour d'un bon Eminem mais sans plus. Ça restait assez brouillon. Succès commercial pour cet album surprise, logique. L'année dernière Eminem réalisa de très belles apparitions sur des featurings et sa diss track Killshot fit l'unanimité. Titre incroyable dans lequel Eminem prouvait qu'il était encore capable de rapper, enfin ! Quand Eminem doit répondre à la critique ou à ses dé-traqueurs, il est toujours très fort. De retour, la semaine dernière avec MTBMB, un projet une nouvelle fois surprise ; j'ai eu peur de l'écouter et d'être encore une fois déçu face à une nouvelle tache sur sa discographie. Mais finalement, quel choc ! On savait que depuis quelques mois, Dr Dre et sa team était de retour dans les studios de chez Aftermath. Il se tramait quelque chose. Et... Quel plaisir de revoir cette équipe de prodiges aux commandes de la production de l'album d'Eminem. En plus comme vous le savez, qui dit Dr Dre, dit un bon Eminem, ça va avec. Album inspiré de la bande son du même nom de Hitchcock, de l'intro au dernier son, on ne voit pas le temps passer. Quel bonheur de pas s'ennuyer en écoutant un album de lui, ça faisait longtemps bordel ! Une vraie ligne directrice, du story telling, un maniement des mots toujours aussi impressionnant. Mais ça ce n'est encore rien. C'est surtout le retour d'un Eminem qui ne fait pas du fast flow pour faire du fast flow. Des placements juste splendides, des changement de flows et d'intonation à longueur de reprise, de la performance certes comme à chaque fois, mais tout en maîtrise. Tout ça bien-sur est assemblé parfaitement aux prods. Des featurings et des instrus parfaitement choisis. Même le feat avec le rouquin est réussi, c'est pour dire. Je n'ai pas encore eu le temps de me pencher sur toutes les lyrics des 20 titres mais ça me semble très fort. Il y en a aussi pour tous les goûts, puristes ou amateurs de rap, vous y trouverez tous votre compte. La première partie de l'album est vraiment bonne ; ça surprend de retrouver un aussi bon Eminem au premier abord. Mais, la deuxième partie de l'album est tout simplement folle. Dre est aux commandes de la plupart des titres donc pas étonnant. Les sons sont juste ouf. Les refrains sont parfaits. On retrouve le Slim Shady qu'on aime tant ! L’enchaînement des tires Never Love Again, Little Engine, Lock It Up et Farewell m'a carrément mis des étoiles dans les yeux. Pas vraiment de déchets repéré dans l'album. Eminem prend des risques, il n'est plus "essoufflé" et ne force plus sur sa voix comme sur Revival. J'accroche moins à des sons comme Godzilla en feat avec Juice Wrld. La partie de JW est top. Certes Eminem va encore prouver qu'il est le plus rapide dans le domaine mais je trouve que ça perd vite en replay value. Leaving Heaven est aussi assez décevant. Meme si Skylar Grey est excellente au refrain, je trouve que ce genre de son ne va pas à Eminem. A part ces deux titres, je vois presque aucun point faible à cet album qui s'annonce déjà comme un des meilleurs de l'année 2020 en Rap US. Guidé surement par le boss Dre de retour aux manettes, Eminem sort enfin un vrai pu**in de projet rap US. Ce n'est pas un chef d'oeuvre mais bien un très bon album d'Eminem. Après 10 ans dans le flou, je ne pensais jamais redire ça un jour mais: Slim Shady is back baby ! Allez vite écouter ça.    … Expand
  99. Bodimodi
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Oh my god.... Its f..ing fantstic. Iiiits so beautiful. Very very beautiful!!!
  100. kalegrandify
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim is back!! Favorite album since Recovery. Its a mixture of his albums all wrapped into one.
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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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