Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. LodeCritic
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Em's so good technically and lyrically that he makes extraordinary seem normal cos we have come to expect that from him on a regular basis. If another rapper were to drop bars and rhymes half as good as those on the album, the internet will lose their $hit. The album requires multiple listens to really appreciate the work he's put in the project. And no, he's not a shadow of his formerEm's so good technically and lyrically that he makes extraordinary seem normal cos we have come to expect that from him on a regular basis. If another rapper were to drop bars and rhymes half as good as those on the album, the internet will lose their $hit. The album requires multiple listens to really appreciate the work he's put in the project. And no, he's not a shadow of his former self. Maybe, you've just moved on to club, mumble, trap, crap rap.… Expand
  2. MJSI
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    I'm sorry but this is NOT GOOD. I really wish Eminem didn't put this album out, it sucks to see such a talented person create this poor of a record :(
  3. Abdoxox
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    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. 90% of the album is about him and his personal life and he was so emotional at sometimes it can almost make you cry. Speaking of kids theseI 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. 90% of the album is about him and his personal life and he was so emotional at sometimes it can almost make you cry. Speaking of kids these days who listen to rap and hip-hop only because of the cool beat and they know nothing and understand **** you can say the album is trash, you can say Eminem is washed up, say whatever you want because Eminem’s songs aren’t for people with dicks in their heads.

    and like what he said
    "I wanna just say thanks 'cause your hate is what gave me the strength, So let 'em Bics raise 'cause I came with 5'9" but I feel like I'm 6'8″!"

    #Revival    … Expand
  4. Nitik
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Great album.
    There is something for everyone on this record.
    So not everyone wonna like every song on it but you can't deny that some of the tracks are lit.
    Good lyrics and overall a solid storytelling and beats.
  5. thalisonf10
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    We have here perhaps the strongest album by Eminem, well done, production 10, not to mention the spectacular lyrics of Eminem and his collaborations that are out of this world.
  6. MrMemeister
    Dec 16, 2017
    3
    Being impressed by the first single "Walk On Water", I had decent expectations for Eminem's anticipated new album, "Revival", and I have to say I'm surprised. Instead of the pop-infused, polished beats on "Recovery", "Revival" mostly features badly mixed rap-rock, felling like lesser versions of a few cuts from "The Eminem Show". The production ranges from acceptable to downright horribleBeing impressed by the first single "Walk On Water", I had decent expectations for Eminem's anticipated new album, "Revival", and I have to say I'm surprised. Instead of the pop-infused, polished beats on "Recovery", "Revival" mostly features badly mixed rap-rock, felling like lesser versions of a few cuts from "The Eminem Show". The production ranges from acceptable to downright horrible (tracks like "Remind Me" and "Offended" come to mind). Even seasoned producers like Just Blaze ("Like Home") and DJ Khalil ("Castle") give some of their blandest beats in a while, with others like Rick Rubin and Alex da Kid being way off their game. 'Em himself doesn't help much either. While at times sounding emotional and invested in his lines, the actual lines and his flow leave a LOT to be desired ("Believe" and "Chloraseptic"). The topics he covers are the same as before too, making his performances feel tiring. The guests (mostly pop artists) often don't offer anything notable, and while some 'Em fans might enjoy this (80 minute!) project, I highly suggest skipping it.
    Favorites: "Walk On Water", "Like Home", "Arose"
    Least Favorites: "Believe", "Chloraseptic", "Remind Me", "Bad Husband", "Framed", "Heat", "Offended", "Need Me", "In Your Head"    … Expand
  7. Moacyr
    Dec 16, 2017
    1
    Chega de sons de guitarra e bateria, o que aconteceu com as batidas fortes e rimas perfeitas?!
    Esse albúm só mostra que o Marketing que o Eminem fez com "Campaign Speech" e aquele "freestyle", teve coragem para lançar The Marshall Mathers Lp2, porque não teria para lançar, The Eminem Show 2?
  8. alex9456
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    Ottimo album, uno dei migliori, entra dritto nella mia top 5 di Marshall. Sicuramente non avrà il successo degli altri album, soprattutto per scelte sbagliate dei singoli lanciati
  9. FackOff
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This album is the best Em has released since TES that is undeniable. Listen to believe, amazing. Chloroseptic, amazing. This whole album is AMAZING. There's a littlw bit of filler in the middle but thats ok. Thats for people who like filler. Ems the goat.
  10. thatoneg
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    Will the REAL Slim Shady please stand up. Unless of course he's locked in a basement somewhere. Mr Mathers III, please stop embarrassing yourself and retire.
  11. ahmadashi
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    A hell of an album hindered by Eminem attempting to please too many people, even for a legend such as himself. However, Walk on water, Believe, Chloraseptic, River, Bad Husband, Framed, and, most notably, Castle and Arose have all made me overlook all of the nonesense this album holds within. To be fair to the man, he did say it before the album was even released, " I've tried to put aA hell of an album hindered by Eminem attempting to please too many people, even for a legend such as himself. However, Walk on water, Believe, Chloraseptic, River, Bad Husband, Framed, and, most notably, Castle and Arose have all made me overlook all of the nonesense this album holds within. To be fair to the man, he did say it before the album was even released, " I've tried to put a little something in there for everybody". The problem with that as obvious, as no one walk out of this album without at least liking 3-4 tracks, yet no one really walked out satisfied with the entirety of the album. That is of course, no one but myself. I loved this album.… Expand
  12. ShadowFirze
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    The album contains a lot of high-points and some pretty average tracks. IMO the highs makes up for the lows. The album is packed with a bunch of nice punchlines and wordplay, and in true Eminem fashion it also contains some very graphic and gut wrenching imagery.
  13. pechancho01
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This album is very tricky people , at first listen i am 90% sure that you will say "this is trash" but listen every song minimun 3 times and you will see how things change, at first i hated it but now im loving it

    this has everything : you liked Recovery? Tragic endings,Like Home, Nowhere fast(tragic endings even has his recovery voice), you liked Relapse? Offended,Framed and has 2    This album is very tricky people , at first listen i am 90% sure that you will say "this is trash" but listen every song minimun 3 times and you will see how things change, at first i hated it but now im loving it

    this has everything :
    you liked Recovery? Tragic endings,Like Home, Nowhere fast(tragic endings even has his recovery voice), you liked Relapse? Offended,Framed and has 2 trap vibe songs Chloraseptic and Believe (awesome songs) what more do you want? awesome album ! (but Need me ft pink is trash )    … Expand
  14. choksondick
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Okay so REVIVAL is not the Em's one of the best work,but i can surely say that it is one of the best since eminem show,you can actually see the different sides of Eminem,the album is getting hate because eminem was not aggresive like what he had done in MMLP ,SSLP,and Eminem show.Buyt thet need to understand that he is not in his 30's anymore..he is changed,and matured,,and he can never goOkay so REVIVAL is not the Em's one of the best work,but i can surely say that it is one of the best since eminem show,you can actually see the different sides of Eminem,the album is getting hate because eminem was not aggresive like what he had done in MMLP ,SSLP,and Eminem show.Buyt thet need to understand that he is not in his 30's anymore..he is changed,and matured,,and he can never go back to his MMLP days..even if he wanted to...… Expand
  15. DavidWasHere
    Dec 15, 2017
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I didn't want to hate this album. I honestly wanted to enjoy it. I'm not huge into Eminem, but his classic albums are undeniable. And while the Marshall Mathers LP 2 wasn't a masterpiece, it still was a solid comeback album and it had me thinking that Em might be back. Oh...does this hurt.

    I will give this album some credit, Em does sound energetic, his flow is solid for a lot of the track list, and there is a bombastic energy with the production. But this album is just a slog to get through, between Em being "woke" on the politically charged songs, such as his flat out terrible attempt at addressing racial issues on Untouchables that just prove to be ignorant (educations sucks for everyone in the US Em, not just for the black community), it's all just a horrible attempt at trying to recreate Love the Way You Lie, with all of these emotional and corny as hell instrumentals and all these features that do not match what-so-ever. The only good feature here is Beyonce on Walk on Water, but that's mostly because that's the best song here. As saccharine as that song is, it has the most weight to it and it's only song here that isn't overproduced!

    Here's what makes this album sting with how good it could have been. The song Bad Husband is Eminem apologizing to Kim. That's huge! And it does show that Em has grown up a lot. BUT the instrumental ruins it, with these glitchy electronic break-beats not mixing at all with the symphonic instrumentation, and X Ambassadors not fitting at all singing the chorus and just sounds so detached from what is going on. It's clear this song is trying to be another Headlights off of the Marshall Mathers LP 2, which is an apology to Eminem's mom. And as cheesy as that song is, it matched the tone and the singer from fun. matched the tone and sounded like he gets what Eminem is singing.

    Seriously this should have been so much better considering the material here! But Em just decided to make a long, sloggy album that is so damn saccharine and trying to get crossover play on the radio when Em isn't making himself look like an ass with his attempts at political statements. I am more forgiving here because it's not all terrible, but man considering what came before this should have been better!    … Expand
  16. bigboin22
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Whilst this album's got its fair share of peaks and valleys, the highs outweigh the lows by a lot. It definitely requires multiple listens to soak in all of the content. At first I was disappointed after having anticipated this for over four years, but I'm well satisfied with what I have now. Hopefully he doesn't go on another multi-year hiatus before the release of his next project. ThisWhilst this album's got its fair share of peaks and valleys, the highs outweigh the lows by a lot. It definitely requires multiple listens to soak in all of the content. At first I was disappointed after having anticipated this for over four years, but I'm well satisfied with what I have now. Hopefully he doesn't go on another multi-year hiatus before the release of his next project. This album has something for every Eminem fan, but in doing that it lacks a sense of cohesiveness that a regular album would deliver. Go into the album with an open mind and do your best to ignore to blind hate being thrown around by Trump supporters.

    Favourite tracks: Castle + Arose, Believe, Chloraseptic, River, Like Home, Tragic Endings, Nowhere Fast, Offended, In Your Head.

    (Rating this a 10 to offset the blind 0's)    … Expand
  17. serdavos
    Dec 15, 2017
    7
    Far from his best work, this album was damaged by the attempt to satisfy too many people, almost as if there were several album concepts and he decided to go with all of them. There was a little bit for everyone except for the Slim Shady fans who can't seem to understand that the man is getting too old for that high pitched voiced and that content. Eminem is still lyrically and technicallyFar from his best work, this album was damaged by the attempt to satisfy too many people, almost as if there were several album concepts and he decided to go with all of them. There was a little bit for everyone except for the Slim Shady fans who can't seem to understand that the man is getting too old for that high pitched voiced and that content. Eminem is still lyrically and technically insane and was very entertaining for most of the 19 tracks (indeed there are a few disposable songs). He has been getting mixed reviews from his fans since The Eminem Show and will continue to get said reviews unless he brings back his old content which, even though I prefer his older work, doesn't fit the mature rapper picture.… Expand
  18. StayClassie
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    *Only rating this album a 10 to offset the 0's, how can you even rate an album a zero*
    Is this Eminem's best? No that bar has been set too high. Is this Eminem's worst? No that bar has been set too low. While some tweaks should have been made we definitely have a quality album from 45 year old Marshall Mathers who has already proved everything he has to prove. If the changes were made    *Only rating this album a 10 to offset the 0's, how can you even rate an album a zero*
    Is this Eminem's best? No that bar has been set too high. Is this Eminem's worst? No that bar has been set too low. While some tweaks should have been made we definitely have a quality album from 45 year old Marshall Mathers who has already proved everything he has to prove. If the changes were made such as, changing the chorus on "Offended", removing "Untouchable", removing or tweaking "Heat," changing the structure on "Need Me" (I think Em's content is solid), or even adding Rihanna instead of Pink and removal of both Intro tracks, I think we would have a 13-14 song album that would've been a 10 out of 10 and not dragging on constantly. This would have also drawn more focus to the amazing end tracks.
    This album is a little bit of every Eminem style with tracks for everyone. Normal fans should find a few tracks they like and a few tracks they don't like. Stans, however, will love how it features basically every style of Eminem, even him trying some new. While it seems as if there is no clear theme present there is. The theme is Eminem and his style throughout his career, and struggling to find his style. The album opens with Em admitting he hasn't been his best lately, he's not God, he's flawed but he's going to Revive himself and find himself. From this point on we have Em taking us through every style of his career. He's experimenting with today's trap music on "Believe" and "Chloraseptic." We get hints of Encore Eminem on "Untouchable." As always Recovery Eminem is present on any song with a pop collab, except now the lines are sharper. The Eminem Show Eminem comes out for the political track "Like Home." Any Eminem song with a rock sample can be traced to Rick Ruben and MMLP, this is the case on "Remind Me" and "Heat." Eminem even revisits the Relapse era, with a touch of SSLP on "Framed." Throughout the album we have Em attempting to do this with all these different styles and by the end have Eminem REVIVING himself and finally saying what he wants to say and saying it how he wants to say it. The album itself can be summed up by the last 3 tracks: In Your Head, Castle, and Arose. Castle and Arose are meant to go together and are up there with the all time great Eminem tracks, and are the most meaningful tracks we've seen from Eminem in a while. The style is on par with The Eminem Show but the content reminds me of "Beautiful." Just like on Relapse the whole rest of the album seems completely different and then we get to the end and here we have Em being introspective saying hey I've been at my lowest, I was almost done ten years ago, and it's amazing how I've been able to come back and put out 4 more albums even if they're not up to everyone's standards but I'm here now and I'm finally just now starting to feel myself again and feel something with my music. If nothing else Revival or at least the last two tracks can be a Revival of Eminem's energy and putting all he has into his music again.
    While many were hoping Revival would be Eminem returning to when he was releasing the best stuff he ever has, it is instead about Eminem struggling to get back to that point, and then at the end FINALLY finding himself again as we are about to enter a new era of Eminem as the old one is now thrown out. We are given a new artist here, and I truly think Eminem's next album, whenever it does come out, will finally be on the same pedestal as the Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show.    … Expand
  19. FutureDiary805
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    I am extremely surprised by this album. The first two single releases "Walk On Water" and "Untouchable" seemed a little different to me and I was a little scared. I do enjoy them now though because they sound very good with the rest of the album as a whole. If Eminem never mentioned Donald Trump everyone would be riding the wave of this album like the second coming of christ. Eminem stillI am extremely surprised by this album. The first two single releases "Walk On Water" and "Untouchable" seemed a little different to me and I was a little scared. I do enjoy them now though because they sound very good with the rest of the album as a whole. If Eminem never mentioned Donald Trump everyone would be riding the wave of this album like the second coming of christ. Eminem still has the real lyrical ability he always has and actually sounds more lyrical than some of his past releases in some songs. His word play is great and flow is also great. It feels like this album is a refined style of all three of his past releases. He even manages to put a few gems on here that reminded me of his early styles like "The Eminem Show" and "MMLP". The standout songs for me were "Arose", "Framed", "Believe", "Chloraseptic" and "River". I usually dislike the pop features he has but they make a lot of these songs sound even better. "River" is a good example of what a hip hop song can gain from a well used chorus from a pop or contemporary folk artist. His last few albums since "Relapse" left me hungry for more because I felt like Eminem could have added something more to those projects. I feel extremely satisfied this time around. Eminem really outdid himself for the first time in a very long time and I hope everyone else can enjoy it as much as I have been. Definitely worth a purchase. Side note. I disliked tragic endings and nowhere fast, they weren't exactly bad, just not my style.… Expand
  20. LEDTheDoctor
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    Though the subject matter is repetitive and self-contradictory, each song has its merits to be a classic in their own right. Rick Rubin production is disappointing compared to Dr. Dre (as is most production), but Eminem continues to prove himself as both a lyrical mastermind and possibly the most competent rapper when it comes to flow. I think he sold himself short a bit on flow, notThough the subject matter is repetitive and self-contradictory, each song has its merits to be a classic in their own right. Rick Rubin production is disappointing compared to Dr. Dre (as is most production), but Eminem continues to prove himself as both a lyrical mastermind and possibly the most competent rapper when it comes to flow. I think he sold himself short a bit on flow, not providing a track with the eye-popping flows of Speedom or Wicked Ways. Nonetheless, critics of this album must realize that Eminem did this album for himself, from the personal lyrics to his Trump-bashing that many fans dislike, but if any artist deserves the right to release a self-indulgent album it's Eminem. I personally find the criticism of Trump inspiring and, above all, proof that Eminem is still thinking straight.… Expand
  21. Doowop666
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    If I didn't know better I'd assume this album was a parody trying to make Eminem look bad. The production value is non-existent. What happened to the great beats he used to use for his backing? Now it's a mash of terrible unsophisticated simplistic samples. The albums is pure garbage and by far the worst thing Eminem has ever released. He's so out of touch that he doesn't realize that heIf I didn't know better I'd assume this album was a parody trying to make Eminem look bad. The production value is non-existent. What happened to the great beats he used to use for his backing? Now it's a mash of terrible unsophisticated simplistic samples. The albums is pure garbage and by far the worst thing Eminem has ever released. He's so out of touch that he doesn't realize that he should be too embarrassed to release this album publicly. Time for him to retire.… Expand
  22. 0Villain
    Dec 15, 2017
    5
    This album is going to get a lot of hate I feel, as it is very different from Eminem's past work with it's less aggressive nature. That's not why I'm not impressed. I'm unimpressed due to the terrible political commentary. Now, though I disagree with Eminem politically, Id still give this a good review if it was clever and insightful. But it's not. It's everything the media **** out on aThis album is going to get a lot of hate I feel, as it is very different from Eminem's past work with it's less aggressive nature. That's not why I'm not impressed. I'm unimpressed due to the terrible political commentary. Now, though I disagree with Eminem politically, Id still give this a good review if it was clever and insightful. But it's not. It's everything the media **** out on a daily basis, calling Trump an Aryan because he's obviously a Nazi or preaching about White privilege because police kill black people because they're darker. Fine. Preach about these things. But give me a new take on it, give me something creative. Just go read a Buzz-feed article. The only difference is the article doesn't rhyme.
    HOWEVER, the saving grace of this album is Eminem's personal songs. It's nothing new... but it's still damn good. The rhymes are good, the emotion can hit hard. They're solid songs. Not my favorite, but I've very few complaints.
    In summary, leave his political songs alone. they aren't worth your time unless you enjoy the same social justice rhetoric we've all heard a million times before from the media. His other songs, though lacking innovation, still hold up, bringing this mixed bag of disappointment to 5/10. It's average. Hopefully in the future Eminem can bring more insight to his work to make his political songs worth a listen.    … Expand
  23. Edwin_Leal
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
    HAY ME LEVANTA LA PUNTUACIÓN
    Xoxo, Gaga.
  24. piguyerrific
    Dec 15, 2017
    2
    Man, this album is a mess from start to finish. It's an unorganized mess backed by awful Rick Rubin/Alex Da Kid production and cringey, stupid lyrics. So many indefensible lines:

    "'Cause you got an ass that won't quit/So, get on the horn, my saxophone/Grab hold of my instrument, get a grasp, and blow!" "Grab you by the (meow!), hope it's not a problem, in fact/About the only thing I    Man, this album is a mess from start to finish. It's an unorganized mess backed by awful Rick Rubin/Alex Da Kid production and cringey, stupid lyrics. So many indefensible lines:

    "'Cause you got an ass that won't quit/So, get on the horn, my saxophone/Grab hold of my instrument, get a grasp, and blow!"

    "Grab you by the (meow!), hope it's not a problem, in fact/About the only thing I agree on with Donald is that"

    There are countless more examples. What even is is this? Does Eminem think anyone wants to listen to a 45 year old rap about "turd eating" and "asscheek implants?" This is just as cringey as Encore, if not more so. The only part of this album remotely up to par is the last two tracks. Don't bother listening to the rest. It's a slugfest that will only make you miss early 2000's Eminem.    … Expand
  25. peches
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Maybe not a perfect 10/10 but hopefully this helps balance the negative reviews given by the far right.
    Yes, this album does contain political songs. However, this is not a completely political album.
    Give this album a listen from beginning to end without skipping a song. If you don't like the album, give it another listen with an open mind. I promise it will grown on you. Don't just    Maybe not a perfect 10/10 but hopefully this helps balance the negative reviews given by the far right.
    Yes, this album does contain political songs. However, this is not a completely political album.

    Give this album a listen from beginning to end without skipping a song. If you don't like the album, give it another listen with an open mind. I promise it will grown on you. Don't just listen to it for the beats. Listen to the lyrics, you won't be disappointed.

    The best thing about this album is that there will at least be a few songs you will like depending on your favorite Eminem era. Love SSLP, MMLP, and TES? There will probably be a couple of songs you will love. Like Relapse? There's a song that feels taken directly from that album. Revival is probably closest to Recovery and MMLP2.    … Expand
  26. msousa13
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    its not him!! worst album hes ever made, idk what happened to him! Why all those features ? it seems he needs someone to help him on the charts !! SAD
  27. kozzy420
    Dec 15, 2017
    1
    Trash, worst eminem album ever. Why all the pop singers on all the horrible hooks? Eminem sounds bored as hell on here..... A few cool rock sampled beats cannot save this album, it is TRASH.
  28. doomthejoker
    Dec 15, 2017
    8
    Solid album and get's better with every listen. Was the first Em album I didn't initially click with but once I took a second listen I loved it. As he has a track for everyone the initial listen can be overwhelming but its a grower of an album.
  29. lucasquaresma
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Muito foda Álbum, olha que estava receoso, pois não tinha curtido a primeira musica. Enterrou os haters! Hahaha. O instrumental está muito bom, as participações está Super fodas! Alias, a fãbase do Trump deve está dando vermelho, Bebes chorões!
  30. doobladoo
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. With each album, Eminem brings something new to the table. If you're only a fan of his first three albums then most likely you will not enjoy this one. However, as a fan of most of his work I thoroughly enjoyed Revival. The album closes out on two great tracks that tug at the heartstrings depicting Eminem's literal revival in the relapse era. This does not seem to be the last album of his career as he continues to function like a rhyme factory. Perhaps running out of things to rap about but even if Eminem releases an album rapping about literally nothing the lyricism will still be great.… Expand
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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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