Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    8
    Not his best work but a lot of people still can't understand most of his lyrics in this record. Being truly honest, some songs aren't good, like "Need Me", but some others are just overhated for no reason.
  2. gotosleepbtch
    Nov 25, 2022
    8
    Not my favorite, I have to admit. But still a banger. Still in love with Castle, Arose, Tragic Endings and Framed.
  3. tombradygoat
    Nov 23, 2022
    10
    while you're all hating, this album is aging like fine wine. most underrated album of the last 6 years.
  4. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it wasI was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it was really good for me after listening to it twice… Expand
  5. Zaelio
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    A good change for eminem who explored all his talent
    People are overly to critical of this album without cause
  6. Adssavill23
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    I really rate the album 6-7 but want to keep the scores high.. average for Eminem, peak for other artists just shows ems level (my biggest flips are your greatest hits)
  7. tommcgoatald
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is trulyWow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is truly incredible. As stated previously, he sacrifices no lyrical content with this release, as shown with such lines as "That booty is heavy duty, like diarrhea". Truly mesmerizing. But most of all, with this release, I'm glad to see that Marshall hasn't fallen into the abyss of the mumble (c)rap industry, along with the only real rappers out right now, like NF, Tom McDonald, Hopsin and Logic. Most rappers these days focus on the topics of drugs, sex, violence, and misogyny, while good Christian rappers like NF and Tom "keep it real", NF writing more motivational and uplifting music, and Tom "spitting facts" during all of his tracks. All in all, this was a great project, shining through the absolute **** surrounding it known as "modern-day hiphop"… Expand
  8. Yikes137
    Mar 13, 2021
    8
    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.
    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most    Is this Eminem’s worst album? Yes.
    Does that mean it’s a bad album? No.

    Lyrically, Eminem is so far above any other artist out there. This is an engaging album, full of emotion and new things to say from Em. There are some suspect production choices, and the songs are so varied in content/style that you almost certainly won’t like every song. Still, this project is stronger than most other rappers will put out in their entire careers.

    If anything, this album is proof that when people jump aboard the hate train because it’s the “cool” thing to do, the evidence doesn’t matter. Unless you have put your blinders on and have committed to hating everything Eminem puts out ever again, you will recognize this for the solid album it is.    … Expand
  9. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    7
    I dont think this album is perfect, but it's definitely not as bad as many people have made it out to be. The only real song on here i find uninteresting is Untouchable mostly due to Em's delivery, other than that, every other song is perfectly fine. Sure, they aren't his best songs, but they're still good songs.
  10. athena1111
    Dec 12, 2020
    7
    definitely not eminem’s best work but still a pretty decent album and a lot of rappers wouldn’t be able to do anything like this sooo. walk on water and arose are my top songs from this album
  11. TheKaleidoscope
    Oct 18, 2020
    8
    It does sound as if he actually wanted to start a rap-rock band, but goddamn, Rick Rubin why didn't you stick to Linkin Park? The rest is just typical eminem, overhating him is useless lmao
  12. Alex_RGH
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    man i just liked this album since day one
    but people and critics are rude
    this album is his best after TES to me
    better than MTBMB easily
    i don't understand people man
    like Em said "maybe because it doesn't sound like everything else"
  13. Erowden48
    May 7, 2020
    7
    Overall good album that stumbles along the way. Castle and Arose are some of the best Eminem songs ever. River is very catchy and the Ed Sheeran feature makes the song and walk on water is great as well. I will always have a soft spot for it being my first album I downloaded on Apple Music.
  14. Macrofficial
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    This album is underrated and overhated. Yes, there are couple bad songs in this album, like Chloraseptic's very sloppy flow or Believe's average lyrics, the album overall is quite solid. The best songs on this album would have to be Walk On Water, Castle, and Arose
  15. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    His least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get theHis least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get the ratings higher because It deserves more than 6.2.… Expand
  16. 2enr
    Feb 21, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Highly underrated Eminem album, overhated... people say all songs suck... yet i think songs like Arose, Castle, Chloraseptic are awesome... especially the a capella on Chloraseptic. Overall a good album, not the greatest he has ever done, but a good album.… Expand
  17. Diavoloo
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is a different eminem and shows he's matured as marshall mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!
  18. Ghostt
    Jan 23, 2020
    7
    Not the worst album I’ve seen but it also wasn’t the best, some tracks were good
  19. chiraggandhi
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of Eminem's best album my favorites from Revival are Oops All xD can't say bc every song of Eminem is lit
  20. ArkodeepSen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Insant classic. This is the best album of all time. Nothing can be better than this. This is the greatest piece of music.
  21. Joeygh98
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    I don’t give a **** what people say, this album is fire. This is the woke Eminem, no matter what he does people are gonna criticize him. You should listen to the lyrics and enjoy the album, there are a lot of good songs on it. Eminem never disappoints.
  22. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    This is actually a good album. Some people expect Eminem to be X, other people expect him to be Y, and other people expect him to be Z, and they always have an excuse to criticize him and not let him be the undoubtedly greatest again. The truth is that he's the greatest, either if you want to accept it or not.
  23. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Underrated, overhated album. The content here is amazing and great lyrical display by Eminem. I really can’t understand why this album gets a lot of hate smh
  24. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    There's a few skips but the lyricism is still top notch! Em gives us his take on issues in America.
  25. Ryanscaggs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Goat things
  26. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  27. ExtraCritic
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    after listening to this several times, years later, the album is certainly not as bad as it was made out to be. several great songs.
  28. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    I actually like this album despite so many hating this one ..............................................................................
  29. Yousaf
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is a masterpiece album. Love the content and the funky Em! This is what i love about Em! He shows different sides of him!
  30. VetalShady
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Revival... We didn’t get album from Eminem since 2013 now it’s 2017... It was hyped for most but for most as-well as disappointing. Well to me this album was very good , it was more personal Eminem side. The only bad song was Need me ft Pink everything else was okay till amazing. Best song for me is Castle and I like how Castle and Arose are combined song , makes the ending very great forRevival... We didn’t get album from Eminem since 2013 now it’s 2017... It was hyped for most but for most as-well as disappointing. Well to me this album was very good , it was more personal Eminem side. The only bad song was Need me ft Pink everything else was okay till amazing. Best song for me is Castle and I like how Castle and Arose are combined song , makes the ending very great for album.… Expand
  31. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    Em's still killin it. Like most albums, takes a few listens to really decide how u feel about it. Theres a couple songs that I skip over. But thats typical of almost every album i own, not just eminem albums. I dont think its overly political like some people are saying, there are 2 political songs out of 19. Its a mix of a lot of different styles. I love it.
  32. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    7
    This truly is a good album but when Eminem has something that is very important to say people don't want that.
  33. aon4962
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem, you love him or hate him, but whatever he comes up with, you talk about it.
  34. CSA
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds different like any other Eminem solo projects. Too much rock influence, too many guest hooks. That doesn't mean it's bad though. All of the guest hooks had great replay value and all of them were catchy as hell. Samples like "I Love Rock N Roll" and "Zombie" awesomely used and yet we get to hear a lot different types of flows and different sides of Eminem through out the album. Album sounds very cohesive and actually flows greatly from song to song. Starting as Em questioning and doubting himself (Walk on Water), then, suddenly starts to rip it apart with songs like (Believe and Choloraseptic). Castle & Arose might be the best concepts Em has ever did in his career. Must listen album.

    By the way, after going back to the album 2 years later, I gotta say it's still a good effort. It's 7/10 or something but I just gave it full 10 points just to equalize all the hater ratings. You might not like it but if you call any album with such songs as Castle & Arose on, you're an hater.    … Expand
  35. Nightseric
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    From tracks that talks about America's issues that reflects from Eminem's BET freestyle to tracks that reflect on Eminem's life and state in hip-hop, Revival is a mix between all of his previous albums that have gone platinum. Only one track seems to stand out poorly: Chloraseptic. Thankfully, its remix performs better, but blows the original out of the water and makes a blister inFrom tracks that talks about America's issues that reflects from Eminem's BET freestyle to tracks that reflect on Eminem's life and state in hip-hop, Revival is a mix between all of his previous albums that have gone platinum. Only one track seems to stand out poorly: Chloraseptic. Thankfully, its remix performs better, but blows the original out of the water and makes a blister in Revival. Without that track, its an easy 10.… Expand
  36. Todor5325
    Nov 7, 2019
    7
    I love the songs on the album, but some of them are unnecessarry. The album should've been shorter, and the production could've been way better.
  37. DevinMarklee
    Oct 29, 2019
    10
    Not bad at all. I don't understand why this album got so much hate, it has all the contents of any other album, its got the complex rhymes, dre on the beats, only difference is the producer
  38. Dev49
    Aug 12, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary Eminem is The greatest rapper for forever EMINEM EMINEM EMINEM

    EMINEM    … Expand
  39. FrancisDG
    Jul 30, 2019
    10
    No, no, no. Why people don't like this album!!! It's a good piece of music!!!
  40. Sermanson2002
    Jun 13, 2019
    10
    Very good album that some people hate because the message or the features but at the end is a very good body of work with rock beats and excellent lyrics.
  41. Yanstarr
    Jun 5, 2019
    10
    His penmanship has always been top notch. On tracks like walk on water, river, arose, castle, framed and bad husband Em has a way with words that is very impressive. Only a couple tracks I don't like on the album otherwise, it's a good album with a very personal feeling to it.
  42. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 21, 2019
    7
    Worst Eminem album easily!!! Revival has 2 classic (Castle & Arose) few good songs but many bad songs
  43. Bobtinin
    Jan 17, 2019
    7
    'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs on here which cater to different sections of his fanbase, which always turns out terribly unfortunately. I think the real reason why this album was so panned is because he alienated half of his fans by telling them to go to hell if they supported President Trump, and because the ad campaign behind it was not very effective. As to why it was panned by critics, it honestly beats me. I do find it funny that the social justice critics didn't come to Eminem's defense when he was talking about legitimate issues with America's politics and racial inequalities. I guess they're still triggered about his edgy lyrics from the past. Most of the users who are leaving bad reviews on the album probably have an issue with the production and choice of beats, and honestly that's my biggest issue. Some of the beats were a little too bland, and Rick Rubin's production was horrible. But to rate this album a 0 is ******* ridiculous, and I'm tempted to give a score of 10 just to offset those morons. Ultimately, this album feels like a less impressive version of Recovery, and I hope he does less pop features in the future, and returns to rapping over legendary Dr. Dre beats. Overall, my final score is between a 7 and 7.5, thanks for reading!… Expand
  44. ProShady
    Nov 4, 2018
    10
    this is a great album in my opinion, i think people were wanting slim shady back too much.
  45. PaulYordan
    Sep 14, 2018
    7
    It's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfullIt's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfull songs, this album is way better that all the nonsense garbage music that is around now days.… Expand
  46. Tarick17
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    So when Eminem stops dying his hair blonde and stops using a lot of gay slurs in his songs, his music becomes dull and unlistenable according to these stupid critics. This album was amazing because it shows the mature side of Eminem.
  47. Gabriel0211
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Great album! A lot of different flow patterns, complex rhyme schemes, great beats. The features are all right. Not his best album, but neither is as bad as people are saying.
  48. jeffr2590
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    A bad Eminem album is still better than many other albums that are made every year. With that said, this is a pretty bad Eminem Album. It has its moments, but it feels 20 minutes too long. It feels like a better version of Relapse, but it's much closer to Relapse than any of his other work.
  49. SlimSlim
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Revival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it'sRevival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it's pointless and stupid to rap like he's in his twenties or thirties! What's more, name one rapper who has achieved as much as he has! None. Go pick it up and a couple of years from now, this **** would be considered illmatic! Eminem has stood the test of time and Revival is strongly recommended to anyone who knows what rap is about!… Expand
  50. Lambo442
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression.It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression. The production is top notch too, love it.… Expand
  51. ilikeb00bies
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    pretty good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  52. EMINM
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    STRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. IfSTRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. If you still think it's not good just give them a listen out of hate or any grudge. This is something which most albums are not or actually none are and that- Lyrically meaningful with some real moves and lines. Just listen yourself. He's the Rap GOD and all will be.Love you EMINEM.… Expand
  53. emotional12
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!
  54. fdanLencom
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    One of his best albums ever. He tried to combine all of his albums in this one. Love it very much!!!
    Castle and Arose are masterpieces
  55. wayniac41
    Jan 9, 2018
    10
    Rating this a 10 to offset the 0's. Though I would still say it is at least an 8/10. I truly do not understand the overly negative response. There are a few misses. I don't like the song with Pink or Tragic Endings, but the rest of the album is fantastic. I know people do not like the choppy flow, but that is the word play and technical skill of Eminem. It is amazing to hear him fit wordsRating this a 10 to offset the 0's. Though I would still say it is at least an 8/10. I truly do not understand the overly negative response. There are a few misses. I don't like the song with Pink or Tragic Endings, but the rest of the album is fantastic. I know people do not like the choppy flow, but that is the word play and technical skill of Eminem. It is amazing to hear him fit words together like puzzles. Even if you don't like it you have to admit there aren't many who can do that as well as Eminem. This is a different Eminem album, and it does grow on you the more you listen to it. Would I rate it in his top 3 albums, no. But when you have had the career he has it is impossible for every album to have the same impact. Also, please stop throwing out if you like this album you are a Stan and would like anything. I simply enjoy the album!… Expand
  56. SuchiB14
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    Despite the fact that this is definitely not his best work, his lyrical talent and the skill that is displayed when spitting his raps is clearly visible on this recent album. I may be biased because I'm a huge EMINEM fan, but Revival has fire: Walk on Water, River, Arose, Like Home and Framed are a few of the best songs on the album. Eminem delves into political rap, horrorcore and looksDespite the fact that this is definitely not his best work, his lyrical talent and the skill that is displayed when spitting his raps is clearly visible on this recent album. I may be biased because I'm a huge EMINEM fan, but Revival has fire: Walk on Water, River, Arose, Like Home and Framed are a few of the best songs on the album. Eminem delves into political rap, horrorcore and looks into his regrets and struggles of his past in songs like Arose (Great song). This album is awesome and I recommend Revival to anyone who is a fan of rap that you can hear the words to or is a fan of rap that has taste (unlike most of rap these days i.e. **** like mumble rap) or to anyone who is looking for some good music.… Expand
  57. Comrade_Critic
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    It triggered the Trump trash and that's good enough for me. Em can still piss off the establishment, and we need it now more than ever.
  58. mboner1
    Dec 29, 2017
    10
    All these dumbass "reviewers" saying the album is wack. Either closeted trump supporters or people that have listened to it once and consider it "reviewed". You know what the saying is.. Rappers rap and critics.., well they aren't relevant any more.
  59. TheCriticReview
    Dec 25, 2017
    10
    Best album since the Eminem Show gets better after multiple listens!! This is a different eminem and shows he's matured as marshall mathers the man and eminem the artist GOAT!
  60. Anonymous_2
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Great album overall. Not the best work of eminem but not the worst either. Great replay value
  61. zEnppuu
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best work of eminem, but not the worst either. Would have been nearly close to perfection without all the featured singers in this album, and personally I didn't like what he did with the music in songs like heat and in your head, that just killed the vibe for me. But lyrically this album is full of great songs that keep getting better as play them over again and it has great replay value too.… Expand
  62. ntwinters10
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    I thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and the composition was intriguing. Also, some great features by Pink, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Phresher, Beyonce, and X Ambassadors. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for a fun, musicallyI thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and the composition was intriguing. Also, some great features by Pink, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Phresher, Beyonce, and X Ambassadors. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for a fun, musically interesting album.… Expand
  63. Joshua0813
    Dec 23, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid offering from eminem after in my opinion his last album w was a dud. Obviously there will be protest votes but overall a great album. Walk on water, castles, river and arose are all excellent in their own rite. Believe, offended, and chloraseptic are all show casing his punchlines. Like home is a poppy dis to Donald trump. Untouchable the first half use actually garbage in my opinion but the second half is good. Framed is his return too relapse. I can understand the complaints of it not being consistent it definitely is an attempt to appeal too everyone. In my head is another good song similar to walk on water. The rapping is top notch.

    "I'm that unrealistic prayer answered
    And I'ma get you jacked up
    like you're tryin' to fix a flat, uh
    When you struggle with despair (da spare)"- believe

    Insinuations are placed in little riddles and poems
    "Left on your pillow in hopes, that when you get home
    You'll get the hint, ho: I'm in your window(innuendo)"- framed

    ""But you kill each other, facts
    You peel each other's caps, for silly stuff like hats”
    Single mother strugglin’ through substance abuse
    While people with nothin' to lose shoot each other for shoes"-untouchable

    "Man, in my younger days
    That dream was so much fun to chase
    It's like I run in place
    While this **** dangled in front of my face
    But how do you keep up the pace
    And the hunger pains once you've won the race?
    When that fuel exhaust is coolin' off
    'Cause you don't got nothin' left to prove at all
    'Cause you done already hit 'em with the coup de grâce"- believe

    "Go to war with me, you'll end up blew to Timbuktu
    I send at you a ten-ton nuke like Kim Jong-Un
    And end up ruinin' your career
    But when all is said and done
    And at the end of my run I'll just rewind clocks, forever young
    Make time stop, will I ever fall off? That day will never come
    'Til the pine box, **** **** you! I'm better than I ever was
    'Til the bomb drops, hope it never does
    But I'm not gonna sweat it 'cause
    This world's screwed, it's already ****ed
    And I'm on top, so everyone's just—"-nowhere fast

    Overall a good offering and better than some of his more recent work    … Expand
  64. sachith08
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    Em has always been political, Em has always been controversial. People says this is not good because they are only here for songs like Love the way you lie or Monster. They are the people most likely to skip songs searching for some hip beat and chart topping songs, but not for the meaning and the reality.
  65. Wokeupstillking
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    This album is a great comeback of the king!!!
  66. importscos
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    Best album since the Eminem Show. Tank you Marshall, you incredible and the best
  67. therealbear
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    As always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what heAs always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what he feels , he is not mumbling non sense, and as usual the flawless delivering of those top lyrics. And he did a lil' bit of something for everybody on this one. That's why i recommend this album without thinking twice.… Expand
  68. Adz166
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us" Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us"

    Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is bad I would recommended loading up the lyrics on Genius.com and then have your mind blown.    … Expand
  69. angeloortega
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This album includes a lot of different Eminem styles, great lyrically and shows a more mature Eminem. Full of nostalgia and retrospective on what has been a great career
  70. VirangaPerera
    Dec 20, 2017
    10
    This is the best eminem album in years.This is the best album since relapse.The beats,flow and all things are great. But i think the album needs dr.dre's production. Rick rubin is okay.but i love dre. this album have very different versions of eminem. Arose is the best track in my opinion.
  71. Fanzon
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Not a 10 but this is needed to balance reviews. I thought this album was amazing. This album has songs for all kinds of Eminem fans. Tracks like Heat and Framed are for the Slim Shady fans. Castle and Arose are for Marshall Mathers fans. Songs like Untouchable and Like Home are for fans of political Eminem fans. But people still aren't happy. I feel a lot of people went into this albumNot a 10 but this is needed to balance reviews. I thought this album was amazing. This album has songs for all kinds of Eminem fans. Tracks like Heat and Framed are for the Slim Shady fans. Castle and Arose are for Marshall Mathers fans. Songs like Untouchable and Like Home are for fans of political Eminem fans. But people still aren't happy. I feel a lot of people went into this album expecting to hate it just because he is not 90s and 2000's Eminem. His writing is better than ever and he still knows how to spit fire (listen to the end of Offended). It could have used some rappers doing some verses but the features do fine for what the songs were trying to do. The last 2 songs make me tear up every time i listen do them, 2 new Eminem classics. I feel this album is just as good, if not better than the modern Eminem albums (Relapse-). Love it.… Expand
  72. Emmy
    Dec 19, 2017
    9
    Lyrically em still got it, it's got every aspect of eminem in this album. The slim shady alter ego is present in songs like framed, heat, you got marshal in songs like bad husband, castle, and eminem in tracks like walk on water, and believe. It's a good album overall except you don't like the direction of is production, too much of rock arena kind of beats.
  73. rhvn2018
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    No artist with a 20 year old career can do what Em can do. His lyricism, flow and message is on point. This album really grows on you. Don't sleep on it.
  74. iamluiz
    Dec 19, 2017
    8
    Not a bad album. Lots of people are criticizing it based on Eminem's actions, and not on the album itself. Most of the people here, I bet, didn't even listen to the record.
  75. blahhhh
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This album is a lot of fun, and I'm glad I bought it on launch day. So far my favorite songs are "offended", "framed", "castle" and "believe".

    I'm surprised the critics are giving it mixed reviews. I'm having a lot of fun listening to it!
  76. Shayanshafy78
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    Realy good....best rapper ever! All haters are pissed and now they are rating low!
  77. Ray13
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    This is one of Eminem’s best album’s to date. It has both the playful side of Slim Shady and the thoughtful and mature side of Marshall Mathers. With a very interesting blend of modern and classic beats. Definitely a great album, been listening to it on repeat since it came out!
  78. azalblaze
    Dec 19, 2017
    10
    The album is a masterpiece... No rapper ever will give u such a heartfelt record! Even after 20 years being in the game... He's not compromising with his pen, and actually, he spit fire on the trap beats and mumble beats as well, which shows that he has changed with time! On tracks like castle / arose beautiful story telling is there, he outclassed rapgod on offended! Tragic endings is theThe album is a masterpiece... No rapper ever will give u such a heartfelt record! Even after 20 years being in the game... He's not compromising with his pen, and actually, he spit fire on the trap beats and mumble beats as well, which shows that he has changed with time! On tracks like castle / arose beautiful story telling is there, he outclassed rapgod on offended! Tragic endings is the best collab with Skylar till date! Need me is best collab with pink till date! Like home shud be made the national anthem of USA ! He's got the balls to go against the atrocities faced by black ppl on the song "untouchable" no celebrity of his status will ever speak about things he did on this album!… Expand
  79. louiswisey
    Dec 18, 2017
    9
    Very good album, could argue it has been the best album since the Eminem show, all songs are catchy and many have been produced greatly. worst song is the song with pink.It has been very badly promoted and he should fire Rosenburg and get a new marketing team. overall very good album.
  80. CityOfGodPulpF
    Dec 18, 2017
    8
    Still listening but anyone giving this a 0 or 10 just dumb. There are some lines that should of not made it and should of been some ill production from guys like Alchemist, Preemo, Madlib, Statik, ApolloBrown and guys like this but it's still a solid B-
  81. TigerPenguin123
    Dec 18, 2017
    7
    Chase McMullen from the 405 (never heard of them until now) writes an article trashing Eminem a week before Revival and then surprise, surprise he doesn't like this album and calls it his worst ever... The internet gives, um, *cough* "journalists" like this a voice and it's a shame. First of all this isn't nearly as bad as Encore. Is it Em's best album? No it's not even close. But it isn'tChase McMullen from the 405 (never heard of them until now) writes an article trashing Eminem a week before Revival and then surprise, surprise he doesn't like this album and calls it his worst ever... The internet gives, um, *cough* "journalists" like this a voice and it's a shame. First of all this isn't nearly as bad as Encore. Is it Em's best album? No it's not even close. But it isn't his worst. There are about 6-7 very solid songs on this album and even the lowest points are still (at least lyrically) better than ANY of the new rappers for the most part. Kids listen to Lil Pump, Lil Yachti, and 21 Savage and think they know lyrics or good music and it's LAUGHABLE. This album is good not great. I could personally do without any of the "pop" tracks with the exception of Remind Me. Believe, Framed, Offended, Heat, and Chloraspetic are good solid traditional Eminem wordplay songs. I can do without the politics but that has to do with any musician regardless of political alignment. And then pop songs everyone complains about are products of our generation i.e. most people seem to not care about lyrics (see opinion above.) Castle and Arose are also two pretty good heart felt songs with good messages and typical Em style. I do think this album is all over the place and there are a lot of samples. I didn't as I mentioned enjoy some of the more politically driven songs because I enjoy music as an escape. Personally the more poppy songs aren't for me but it gave me enough enjoyment and I can appreciate the effort and still overall ability of Eminem as a rapper.

    If you really don't like this album that's your opinion but at least form one that doesn't seem so misguided or premeditated. However, I think for those who prefer today's music to say Em is "washed up" is a joke because again - lyrical ability and flow are what make the best rappers great and Em still has that in spades. Decent album 7 out of 10. Not the greatest but not complete trash like people like Chase want to label it.    … Expand
  82. ryanuk86
    Dec 18, 2017
    7
    Text required but I just want to leave a score. I have nothing impactful to say regarding this album.... Arh still need to add a few more words because apparently that was enough in the first place...
  83. bonyjose
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    cant understand the hate towards it, one of the best works of Eminem lately. The people are used to the medicocre pop cra*p for too long that they cant understand good music now, i guess thats why all the hate towards revival is coming from, again great album and he's still the GOAT! .
  84. BRBY
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Best album since Relapse. Theres something for every fan of Eminem on this album. You Like SSLP-TES Eminem? Its on here. Relapse-MMLP2 Eminem? Here too.
  85. Gedas
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    I don't know what people were expecting from this album but more I listen to it the better it gets.. I NEVER pay for albums but with the quality of this one, I had to buy it. It met my expectations. I assume the better you are people don't appreciate you and take the good albums for granted. 10/10 RAP GOD IS BACK!!
  86. hjclouds
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    It's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think aIt's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think a rap song about a person's ego , drugs , chains and money ,women etc etc good music ? that's the same old crap and when it comes to hiphop, now there's a world full of people who loves music , specially hiphop , rap music . and from a long time , only one I could listen and got even closer to Eminem's justice to lyric and rap was Kendrick. that's the one I guy made me listen to a complete album from years after Eminem . so if you are looking for some lyrically and musically great mix of rap songs . there's the rap god brings his Raw , Deep , Emotional , 'life as most of us know it " moments to life lyrically and musically in his own awesome creative ways as he always does ! . Love the album .… Expand
  87. JoeTG
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Eminem is back and better than ever with his fair share of comedy in songs like Offended and heartfelt messages in songs like Arose and Bad Husband. This album has a hint of each one of his former albums in it, so it is perfect for Eminem fans. It reaches out into other fans with pop features from Alicia Keys and Ed Sheeran as well
  88. jeremy38
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Je mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pasJe mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pas bonne. Assez de cette combinaison Rap/Rock, elle n'est pas nécessaire, sur des sons comme Believe, Framed, Castle, Arose tu frôles la perfection. Je crois toujours en toi Eminem, tu es toujours autant sincère et tu mets toujours autant tes tripes dans tes sons, merci pour ta carrière.… Expand
  89. Soul_Intent
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    Best album since Eminem Show to me.Revival contains music for everyone and that's why it is better than his last three albums but from the other hand many people didn't get enough their type of Marshall's music so they leave mixed or bad reviews.I hope that Revival won't be underrated as much as MMLP2 though
  90. Danila12
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! Just wow! REVIVAL is the most strong Eminem’s work since The Eminem Show or Recovery! There are Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers together. Speechless. Thank You, Em! 99/100… Expand
  91. abrahamjmr
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This may not be his best album but it's indeed a great body of work. This will probably turn into a cult classic just like Relapse did. Tracks like Nowhere Fast, Heat, Remind Me and Believe are among the highs on the effort.
  92. AnikiTaka
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    I never seen an community such stupid that right now, this album is literally one of the most authentic, honest and good album of Eminem, the perfect mixed between old and New Eminem's style.
  93. maasvlak
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can'tThis is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can't really understand why people only think of Eminem from years back and comparing now with the past. Back in the days.. back in the days coca cola had a different taste as well. Times are changed, people change, put yourself in the perspective. Eminem is one of few artists that are positively growing and make beautiful things. This is modern poetry, this is modern music art. This is Hop Hop. Eminem and everyone who worked on this album, thank you. Respect.… Expand
  94. syhpay
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place,    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place, it's more like one song divided on pieces.    … Expand
  95. beast62387
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    First off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and inFirst off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and in doing so I generally liked most of the songs since they showed a little bit of every side.

    By not picking a single direction however, I think it leaves more room for fans of his NOT to like the album. If fans were looking for a more raw Em, they will only find it in a few songs and say the rest of the album is trash.

    Basically if you're not completely shuttered to a specific style of EM, I think you'll find the album generally enjoyable, as it gives a variety of content and styles while enjoying MM doing what he does best with lyrics. If you're looking for a specific style of Eminem then you may find this album lacking in many areas.

    Regardless I feel overall it's worth a listen, especially in an era where I feel like the lack of skill with lyrics is particularly lacking.    … Expand
  96. Helenm17
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Great comeback, especially castle and arose, amazing closing songs, only thing missing is a Ken Kaniff skit, would loved to hear Ken on the album. Amazing.
  97. nandoxfl
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I like the lyrics and production on some songs like Believe, Offended, Framed and River, but on others the are very dull and dumb. Not like his other albums, but this is quite good.
  98. ilyavladimirov
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    great album!! I have listened to the whole album like three times and I am still repeating it til now. The album is considered a masterpiece to anyone who listens to Eminem for a long time and has good knowledge of the problems which he talks about in his songs.
  99. KripBop
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from drThis is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from dr dre??????? Trash. Also where is kendrick lamar or 2 chainz please a deluxe edition come so we can see this for fruition… Expand
  100. Srecocovic
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I dont get all those people who expect Em to rap like he did 20y ago. Are you the same person you were 20y ago?
    To be fair there are 1 or 2 songs that drag the score down but overall its a pretty good LP.
    As for the features to me personally Khelani outperformed all the others.
    Castle and arose, what a way to end.
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 24
  3. Negative: 6 out of 24
  1. The Wire
    Feb 23, 2018
    40
    Chosen topics prove less crucial than his relentlessly tedious delivery. [Feb 2018, p.51]
  2. Q Magazine
    Jan 30, 2018
    40
    Eminem has never sounded more like a man out of time. [Mar 2018, p.107]
  3. RapReviews.com
    Jan 18, 2018
    75
    At least a third of the tracks are songs I could do without. The other two-thirds show that whether you love or hate the modern day Marshall Mathers, he's still as relevant as he ever was.
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