The Eminem Show
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1850 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,699 out of 1850
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 1850
  3. Negative: 112 out of 1850

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  1. BIGREESE
    Jan 27, 2011
    10
    Lyrically Genius is proved once again, i cannot stress how good this album is a 10 in every aspect. ddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd
  2. TyroneP
    Oct 25, 2010
    8
    Without ever really matching the heights of The Marshall Mathers LP or The Slim Shady LP (excepting maybe one or two cuts), Eminem manages a good quality record that breezes through 80 minutes like it was nothing. Not only is he a terrific rhymer (obviously), but he makes it sound so easy.
  3. MRukkus
    Mar 13, 2011
    10
    The lyrics are captivating, emotions are conveyed through these songs that I never expected. It has bits of that "Don't give a f*ck Eminem" plus some philospihcal, emotional, political tracks.
  4. zcohen17
    Mar 23, 2011
    10
    Great album, Em at his best. He puts so much into each song showing just how talented he is. Unbelievable lyrics and crisp hooks, no one can match him when he is hot.
  5. Caestus
    Mar 3, 2013
    10
    Best album to be ever released and best work done by marshall mathers till today.
  6. alexandergreen
    Sep 5, 2011
    8
    After a two brilliant albums, Mathers returns for what is essentially his middle album. It's not quite at the highs of The Marshall Mathers LP, but it hasn't quite stooped to the lows of Encore. This time, his beats are pumped up, and there's much more of a poppy feel to the majority of the songs. A subconsciously dark tune featuring his daughter Hailey stands out among the pack.
  7. DaBlackNight
    Oct 23, 2011
    10
    As You May Know It, Eminem Returns With A Second True Masterpiece And Classic. Its A Solid Album. The Eminem Show Is Another Album I Think Is His Next Big Album, I Can't Really Explain How Good And Pleasant It is To Listen Too. It Far Exceeds My Expectations of What I Thought It Would Be Like After Hearing The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem Shows His Feelings Through Lyrics, Rhymes, AndAs You May Know It, Eminem Returns With A Second True Masterpiece And Classic. Its A Solid Album. The Eminem Show Is Another Album I Think Is His Next Big Album, I Can't Really Explain How Good And Pleasant It is To Listen Too. It Far Exceeds My Expectations of What I Thought It Would Be Like After Hearing The Marshall Mathers LP, Eminem Shows His Feelings Through Lyrics, Rhymes, And Production. i Give This Album A 5 Mic Rating. "Till I Collapse" Is The Best Track On This Album. I Love All Songs On The Eminem Show, And I Listen To It Every Day. Well Done Slim.… Expand
  8. Eciti
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    As for me it is the best Eminem album. The beats on this album are better. He shows how versatile he is on his flows, lyrics, emotions.Has nice guest list especially Nate Dogg.
  9. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    7
    The songs I did like, I really liked. However I hated most of the songs off this album and I dont think it was as good as his previous album was. It was ok though.
  10. TTW107
    Dec 27, 2011
    10
    Em's first three albums are CLASSIC and they are all completely different; that is an amazing feat. Slim Shady LP is slim talkin' about the struggles before fame and fortune. Slim is a much more raw, troubled eminem - "I'm tired of backstabbin ass snakes with friendly grins, tired of committin so many sins, tired of always givin in when this bottle of henny wins, tired of never havin anyEm's first three albums are CLASSIC and they are all completely different; that is an amazing feat. Slim Shady LP is slim talkin' about the struggles before fame and fortune. Slim is a much more raw, troubled eminem - "I'm tired of backstabbin ass snakes with friendly grins, tired of committin so many sins, tired of always givin in when this bottle of henny wins, tired of never havin any ends" Marshall Mathers LP is a more polished em dealing with fame and fortune - "Became a commodity cause w-h-i, t-e cause mtv was so friendly to me, can't wait til kim sees me" The Eminem Show is both of those worlds clashing causing a behemoth of an album - "If I could go back, i never woulda rapped, i sold my soul to the devil i'll never get it back, i just wanna leave this game with level head intact"… Expand
  11. RonaldOVOXO
    Feb 4, 2012
    10
    THIS IS A Classic Songs Like Without Me, Cleaning Out My Closet, Soldier, Say Goodbye To Hollywood & When The Music Stops. This album beats anything Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie & Tupac has put out
  12. Zegilgamesh
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    In the MMLP, he broke new grounds. In this one, he became the voice of a generation. He spoke to people, rising the average sheltered suburban kid into a Shady forever.
  13. axelkoch
    Oct 19, 2012
    8
    Another step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very goodAnother step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very good rap album. Maybe his best, even.… Expand
  14. tonto
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    The greatest hip hop album ever made in my opinion. This is a classic. It’s even better than the legendary 2pac’s albums Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z. and All Eyes On Me which were also urban classics. Eminem rhymes effortlessly and comes up with passionate lyrics the listener can relate to, though they are racy. This is an album that you can listen to from start to finish and never skip aThe greatest hip hop album ever made in my opinion. This is a classic. It’s even better than the legendary 2pac’s albums Strictly For My N.I.G.G.A.Z. and All Eyes On Me which were also urban classics. Eminem rhymes effortlessly and comes up with passionate lyrics the listener can relate to, though they are racy. This is an album that you can listen to from start to finish and never skip a song. Till I Collapse, White America, Without Me, and Soldier are the stand out tracks although all the songs on the album slap.… Expand
  15. jagai84
    Nov 10, 2012
    10
    EMINEM is forever!!!!!!! he keeps making incredible music... truly the best rapper and overall artiste alive! he never disappoints... he a **** legend!!!
  16. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Eminem's third best album and his last great body of work. Eminem, again, tackles all the issues the audience has known him for; his mother, racial disputes, political issues, and his daughter. Nothing really new here, but Eminem is such a witty lyricist that nothing ever feels like a bore. Mathers is emotionally invested as ever on The Eminem Show.
  17. hiphop97
    May 27, 2013
    10
    My favourite album by Eminem. He shows more maturity than on his previous albums and his lyricism and flow are better than ever. Also this album appeals to a wider audience. This album is a classic and proves that Eminem is one of the best rappers alive.
  18. Pranay6
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    Slim Shady LP introduced the world to Eminem, a crude, white maniac with exceptional rhyming skills. Marshall Mathers LP gave the world Em's personal side while mixed with comic and satirical content. The Eminem Show is the retrospect of his career. After selling millions and millions of records, everyone wondered whether Eminem Show lived up to expectations. Yes it did.
  19. joshootMi
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    In my opinion this is his best album to date. With so much diversity of content, great lyrics, beautiful songs, lots of meaning, signs of maturity, "TILL I COLLAPSE", the fact that every song off of this album feels like a classic, solid beats, and an overall powerful message it's no wonder people love it!
  20. eminemsarmy
    Dec 31, 2013
    10
    The Eminem Show is a fantastic album, containing very interesting and entertaining songs, a great example of this is White America. White America quotes "I'm like my skin is it starting to work to my benefit now" this is talking about how if he was black he wouldn't be as huge as he is. Other great tracks on this CD include Cleaning Out My Closet, where he discuses his rocky relationshipThe Eminem Show is a fantastic album, containing very interesting and entertaining songs, a great example of this is White America. White America quotes "I'm like my skin is it starting to work to my benefit now" this is talking about how if he was black he wouldn't be as huge as he is. Other great tracks on this CD include Cleaning Out My Closet, where he discuses his rocky relationship with his mother, Debbie Mathers. Sing For The Moment, a song where he talks about how literal his music really is and how he has a responsibility being an entertainer. When the Music Stops, he brings D12 back in again for a visit. This time they discuss how music has influenced every member in the group in this 4:28 epic track. 'Till I Collapse is an incredibly fast-paced and well executed track by Eminem & Nate Dogg. To be perfectly honest, I could talk about how great each song is. Here are some honourable mentions, Business, Square Dance, Soldier, Say Goodbye Hollywood, Drips, Without Me, Superman, Hailie's Song, Say What You Say and My Dad's Gone Crazy. A perfect 10! Well done, Marshall Mathers.… Expand
  21. HipHopHead25
    Jan 12, 2014
    10
    In my opinion, Eminem's best album. The lyricism is up to par where his fans expected it to be, the wordplay is as fresh as it ever was and the beats are the only thing that makes it beat his previous album, The Marshall Mathers LP. The beats consisted of some of the best rock-rap vibes I've ever heard, and overall the production is stellar. His last classic, in my opinion.
  22. Emmy
    Apr 5, 2020
    10
    This has to be eminem best project, the album is so smooth from top to bottom. A classic for sure. Became a fan after this album because of cleaning out my closet, what a record.
  23. dk319
    Oct 1, 2014
    10
    The Album is Impressive, First 10 Tracks are normal, nest 10 tracks are Awesome and Astounding. Songs like "Cleaning out my Closet", "Without Me" and "Drips" are most adorable
  24. Mathrouzaud
    Dec 27, 2014
    6
    The moment he was still a little mad in his lyrics and approach of society. He deals with sex and ego and **** around who disagrees with his stuff. The model rapper ?
  25. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    This album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left theThis album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left the booth in this album. He looks back on the immediate success his other albums brought him and shows his fans that he is here to stay with a never ending thorn in his side.… Expand
  26. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    10
    Eminem brings his clasics total higher with this amazingly well crafted album, who proves his complexity and pure skills as an artist. When it comes to the beats, having Dre as a mentor, Em delivers quality beats that are unforgettable and catchy like Cleanin' out my closet and Sing for the moment.
  27. Thegraylink
    Nov 5, 2015
    10
    This is by far Eminem's best album to date, yes better than marshal mathes lp. All the songs are amazing from the brilliant start of white america to all the way down to my dads gone crazy this album is definitely worth the price.
  28. DanilkaDuvakin
    Jun 1, 2019
    10
    My favorite rapper and this is my favorite album from him. The tracks are so cool that I have bursts of energy
  29. sofiamdt1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The critic score on this is absolutely ridiculous... His best album, flawless from start to finish
  30. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    A classic rap album, and quite deservingly so. The lyricism is terrific and the production is actually really eclectic for this time period of the genre. Songs like Sing For The Moment, Till I Collapse and Haille's Song are repayable anchors to one of Eminem's greatest albums.
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Rolling Stone
    80
    Eminem just may have made the best rap-rock album in history
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  2. CultureDose.net
    70
    With each successive album Eminem finds new depth and excitement within the same themes and structures he used way back on The Slim Shady LP, so even if new songs contain earmarks of Eminem classics, they still feel reinvigorated.
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  3. Uncut
    60
    Behind the hype and the swagger, he's still baring enough of his soul for The Eminem Show to be compelling theatre. [Aug 2002, p.118]
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