The Marshall Mathers LP 2
by Eminem
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  1. addtheKILL
    Jan 19, 2014
    10
    Loved this album! Just superb! Bad Guy is amazing , Headlights is one of the best songs i've ever heard by Em. However , my favorite song from this album is Beautiful Pain. :D
  2. ludidarko
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    MMLP 2 is a classic. MMLP 1 was the first album I ever bought, so the second one in my opinion had to live up to those expectations I had from listening to "kill you" "remember me" "criminal" which are all classics. MMLP 2 is amazing from both a lyrical and a production point of view. while some of the songs ex "love game" "the monster" has a Pop beat to it. I still love it as it showsMMLP 2 is a classic. MMLP 1 was the first album I ever bought, so the second one in my opinion had to live up to those expectations I had from listening to "kill you" "remember me" "criminal" which are all classics. MMLP 2 is amazing from both a lyrical and a production point of view. while some of the songs ex "love game" "the monster" has a Pop beat to it. I still love it as it shows Eminem's progression as an artist. this album has everything from dark beats "Brainless" sick lyrics "Rap God" throwbacks to the first album. I love it all. Thank you Eminem… Expand
  3. joeg1216
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    I can't believe he actually made an album as good as the original MMLP, but he sure did. From beginning to end Eminem once again takes you on an emotional journey from awe, laughter, sadness, excitement and elation. The true musical genius of our times.
  4. joeblufc
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    I wasn't sure at first, but it's grown on me with every listen! Production is slightly disappointing but much better than Relapse and Recovery, lyrics are as always brilliant. This really is the perfect last album if it is to be his last.
  5. cadengem
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    Eminem returns to his roots for MMLP2, a sequel to his best rated album, MMLP. He delivers with great rhymes and a great flow. Songs that are great: Bad guy, Rap God, Headlights, So much better, The Monster, So Far...,Legacy. Songs that are good: Berzerk, Survival, Rhyme or Reason, Love Game, Brainless, Stronger than I was. Songs That are mediocre or bad: Evil twin,
  6. WN2014
    Nov 6, 2013
    10
    This Album is perfect, Slim Shady Is back and better than ever.. His Lyricism is superb, his comedy is on point, His story telling is jaw droppingly amazing: Case and Point: "Bad Guy".. This Record I believe may be better than its predecessor.. Reason I say this is because of the Raw lyrics he brings forth in each song, as well as the versatility.. Each song is pure genius without aThis Album is perfect, Slim Shady Is back and better than ever.. His Lyricism is superb, his comedy is on point, His story telling is jaw droppingly amazing: Case and Point: "Bad Guy".. This Record I believe may be better than its predecessor.. Reason I say this is because of the Raw lyrics he brings forth in each song, as well as the versatility.. Each song is pure genius without a doubt.. I urge any fan of Hip Hop or just music in general to purchase this album (Preferably the Deluxe Edition)… Expand
  7. TheRealStan
    Dec 3, 2013
    10
    Always been a fan of Eminem, through his good and bad times. This is definitely one of the best times. Great style, lyrics and back to old school Eminem.
  8. edvard
    Nov 7, 2013
    9
    have now listened to the whole thing and my score went from an 8 to a 9. Definetely in my top 5 favorite albums of the year! Listen through the album, not once, not twice, but when you actually understand the lyrics.
  9. Hel
    Nov 7, 2013
    8
    This is mainly based off of the single "The Monster" but from this single I can tell that Eminem is back and he is back for blood. There is a reason why he is hailed as an amazing artist and a constant threat to all those opposing.
  10. vaneeshjha
    Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Best album since The Eminem Show, almost 15 years in industry and still he can come up with something good rap about. Lyrically its a superb album. Bad Guy in my opinion is the best opening song i have ever heard on any album. His flow is DOPE, no one in the industry can come close to it. 6000+ words in 6 minutes and he wrote in 6 minutes too. You can see his skills there. Production wiseBest album since The Eminem Show, almost 15 years in industry and still he can come up with something good rap about. Lyrically its a superb album. Bad Guy in my opinion is the best opening song i have ever heard on any album. His flow is DOPE, no one in the industry can come close to it. 6000+ words in 6 minutes and he wrote in 6 minutes too. You can see his skills there. Production wise the album is good too. MMLP2 justifies its title as well as its predecessor's creativity which is regarded as all time classic. Though its too early to judge whether MMLP2 is as good as MMLP but still it is one of the best Rap Albums past 2010. Rhymes Rhymes and a lot of Rhymes. He manages more rhymes in a single then most rappers in their whole album. Do check this album out… Expand
  11. Masonicmadness
    Nov 14, 2013
    10
    Exceptional lyricism, wit and creativity. Terrific production. Weight of the content leaves a little to be desired. I'd put this at number 4 behind his first 3 releases
  12. Bruce3222
    Dec 28, 2014
    10
    Best rap album you could expect from Eminem in 2013. This album is absolutely amazing. Rap God is the best rap song i have heard in years. Evil Twin is amazing. Legacy is breathtaking. Berzerk is an unrepeatable throwback. and so on......
  13. kellenryan90
    Dec 21, 2014
    9
    Eminem back in tip top form, and so is Slim Shady. Very good production, though occasionally too poppy for its own good (and does Eminem have to insist on singing so much on choruses?), the album never ceases to be entertaining and filthy and also, dare I say, meaningful. He works rhyme schemes that are pretty extraordinary and even the weaker songs on the album shouldn't be skipped.Eminem back in tip top form, and so is Slim Shady. Very good production, though occasionally too poppy for its own good (and does Eminem have to insist on singing so much on choruses?), the album never ceases to be entertaining and filthy and also, dare I say, meaningful. He works rhyme schemes that are pretty extraordinary and even the weaker songs on the album shouldn't be skipped. Highlights are Bad Guy, Legacy, Rap God, Love Game and Evil Twin. And just about every song on the DX Edition Bonus Disc.… Expand
  14. aftermath96
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    when i see the tracklist, i was kinda disappointed but in the first listen it really surprass my expectations, this album makes you feel the nostalgic of his past work, yet he's still here to hold the crown, best album from 2013
  15. KripBop
    Aug 7, 2017
    10
    years after i can undoubtley say its classic this album topped no wonders because em really has deep **** he goes now 13 years later with perspevtives of the monsters with his life after the whole scenarios of 05
  16. Connorcox1997
    Mar 14, 2019
    10
    Eminem dropped another classic album from the Rap God himself called The Marshal Mathers LP 2, although I still love The Marshall Mather LP album, this sequal to his classic album is cool though. I highly recommend it.
  17. JrAgujaIsAGleek
    Dec 18, 2013
    7
    Although new listeners of Eminem would feel isolated listening to this album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2 will sure enjoy long-time Eminem fans with its outstanding highlights.

    Highlights: Parking Lot (Skit), Rhyme or Reason, Legacy, Berzerk, Rap God, Stronger Than I Was, The Monster, So Far... and Love Game Potential Singles After the Album's Release: Stronger Than I Was, So Far...    Although new listeners of Eminem would feel isolated listening to this album, The Marshall Mathers LP 2 will sure enjoy long-time Eminem fans with its outstanding highlights.

    Highlights: Parking Lot (Skit), Rhyme or Reason, Legacy, Berzerk, Rap God, Stronger Than I Was, The Monster, So Far... and Love Game
    Potential Singles After the Album's Release: Stronger Than I Was, So Far... and Love Game.
    Personal Favorites: Parking Lot (Skit), Survival, Berzerk, Stronger Than I Was, The Monster and Headlights.    … Expand
  18. Mab_987
    Jan 2, 2014
    8
    I have to agree with what people are saying, that this is easily the most creative, energetic & inspired Eminem's been in a while. It has a lot of the same attitude & sense of humor as his first few albums, but you can tell that a lot of genuine effort was put into these tracks, rather than just being some desperate attempt to reclaim his “former glory” or whatever. He touches on a lot ofI have to agree with what people are saying, that this is easily the most creative, energetic & inspired Eminem's been in a while. It has a lot of the same attitude & sense of humor as his first few albums, but you can tell that a lot of genuine effort was put into these tracks, rather than just being some desperate attempt to reclaim his “former glory” or whatever. He touches on a lot of the same themes, but develops them & updates them to fit this point in his career. “Bad Guy” is a perfect example of this, a sequel to “Stan” that features fantastic storytelling & some of the most insightful meta-commentary Eminem has ever done. That's another thing that makes this album work: his self-awareness is as effective as ever. He spends so much time not only addressing his controversial reputation, but embracing & poking fun at it too as a vehicle for clever wordplay & a confidence-packed delivery. Speaking of, Eminem's delivery is another significantly improved area on this album. He's fully reclaimed what made him so appealing in the first place: personality. He knows exactly how goofy, intense, emotional, tongue-in-cheek or conversational to sound in any given moment, and the unique flows from track to track really help keep the admittedly very long album engaging all the way through. He also does a great job at revisiting themes from an album that, again, for the most part feel more like interesting updates than boring retreads, and there are comparisons in subject matter to be made between the albums. Probably the most notable example of this is “Headlights”, where he basically apologizes to his mom about all the songs he made against her, and it makes for easily one of the most mature songs he's ever written. But my favorite has got to be “So Far...”, which is just plain hilarious all the way through, complaining about fame & the current generation in a wonderfully tongue-in-cheek way.

    I really wanna say these huge positives are all I have to say about this album. But unfortunately it has its low points too, in a few different areas. The first thing I wanna talk about are the features. To briefly go over the ones I like, Kendrick Lamar's verse on “Love Game” matches up to Eminem's level of storytelling perfectly. Also I love Nate Ruess' emotive chorus on “Headlights” & Skylar Grey's on The one in “Bad Guy” fits well with the theme in the same way Dido's did on “Stan”. But sometimes, the lineup of cookie-cutter female vocalists singing the hooks just feels unnecessary & desperate for a radio-friendly chorus. “The Monster” is possible the worst victim of this, surrounding its strong personal themes of self-doubt in the face of fame with severe overproduction & an annoyingly radio-baiting chorus from Rihanna. To me the best choruses Eminem's done have usually been the ones he does himself. Another song definitely worth bringing up is “Rap God”, which I actually really like for the most part. It captures a lot of what I already complimented this album for & the rapid-fire flow about halfway in is undeniably phenomenal. But before that part there are a couple parts that just have me scratching my head, like when he spends a few bars detailing a beef between Fabolous & Ray J that I doubt most people even knew existed or care about, or the “lookin boy” bit that's just awkward to listen to. I'm also not really a fan of the whiny bad relationship song “So Much Better” that can get embarrassingly melodramatic. But the worst moment has to be “Stronger Than I Was”, a horribly corny all-sung R&B ballad that has no reason to be on this album whatsoever. He's always been just a passable enough singer to do a chorus, but that's it. I didn't see much of a point in the “Parking Lot” skit either.

    Bringing it back to positives though, the production & instrumentals are fantastic almost all the way through. I love the bombastic rap-rock on “Berserk” & “Survival” that call back to early Beastie Boys. “Bad Guy” perfectly captures the same subtly eerie tone that “Stan” did while not feeling like a direct copy. And the heavy sampling on some tracks like “So Far...” & “Rhyme Or Reason” is executed really well, finding very clever ways of integrating the original songs into them in multiple parts of the song. Overall, as you can see I had mixed feelings about The Marshall Mathers LP 2, but I still love it as a whole. Eminem really is back in top form. Let's just hope he keeps his momentum this time around. (insert your own bad “guess who's back” joke here).

    Top 5 tracks: So Far..., Bad Guy, Headlights, Rhyme or Reason
    Score: 81/100
    (Check out a longer review on my Facebook page That Non-Elitist Music Fan.)    … Expand
  19. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    7
    A more contemporary Eminem album with his new style of a sporadic flow that's kind of punchy and shouty. The album has more female pop artists on some of the hooks like Skylar Grey and Rihanna. It also uses a lot of samples of older hard rock anthems from the 70's and early 80's like The Stroke by Billy Squier and Life's Been Good by Joe Walsh. I'm not exactly sure why Eminem called thisA more contemporary Eminem album with his new style of a sporadic flow that's kind of punchy and shouty. The album has more female pop artists on some of the hooks like Skylar Grey and Rihanna. It also uses a lot of samples of older hard rock anthems from the 70's and early 80's like The Stroke by Billy Squier and Life's Been Good by Joe Walsh. I'm not exactly sure why Eminem called this album the "Marshall Mathers LP 2" like it's a sequel to the Marshall Mathers LP since it doesn't really seem like it's done in the same style. It's more like a mainstream hip hop and rap rock album whereas MMLP was a horrorcore and hardcore hip hop album. It doesn't really push the boundaries as much as that album and doesn't feel as controversial. It also isn't as relevant. Eminem's references are noticeably getting more dated and he feels less current. His pop culture references still are adequate, but it doesn't seem like he's as tapped into the pulse of pop culture and what the cool, young people are into as he was back in the late 90's and early 2000's. Which makes sense since he was about 40 when this album was released. The best songs are Bezerk, Rap God, So Far, and Headlights. Headlights is a sentimental apologetic ballad type song dedicated to his mom which is the emotional high point of the album.… Expand
  20. Wael
    Jul 2, 2015
    7
    Good album. Eminem's rap game is back strong and showcases how Eminem is, and always has been, the king of old-school rap. The appearances of artists such as Rihanna and Sia add a really nice touch.
  21. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    8
    Eminem's best work since The Eminem Show. Eminem is back to form on his sequel to his classic, "The Marshall Mathers LP". The Detroit emcee is as hilarious as ever, and can still spit with the best of them.
  22. coco16
    Jul 14, 2014
    7
    For starters if you were disappointed with this album, you have no one to blame but yourself. Eminem's last 3 albums haven't been the best and are covered with flaws. People need to realize that he's not going to make the same quality music that he made from 99-03, it's just not going to happen. He's not the same person and he's a slightly different artist. With that being said, thatFor starters if you were disappointed with this album, you have no one to blame but yourself. Eminem's last 3 albums haven't been the best and are covered with flaws. People need to realize that he's not going to make the same quality music that he made from 99-03, it's just not going to happen. He's not the same person and he's a slightly different artist. With that being said, that doesn't mean Eminem can't continue to make good music. I don't want this to sound like a typical "Eminem has fallen off" review but people do need to recognize that and accept it. I thought Encore and Relapse were poor efforts, Recovery showed a glimmer of light but still had a lot of flaws which leads us to MMLP2. It surprised me that he decided to do the whole "going back to my roots" theme, I wasn't sure how it was going to turn out. For the most part though I feel like MMLP2 succeeds. Bad Guy was a great way to start off the album, I love how it's a continuation of Stan & the last verse where the beat changes is just fantastic! So much emotion in that last verse and Eminem does a great job at basically summing up his whole career in that one verse. Brainless is another stand out track for me where Eminem goes back to a kind of SSLP style rather than MMLP. Throughout the song he's being clever and witty while sort of lashing out at people in a way we haven't really heard him do in a very long time. The two bonus tracks on this LP Baby and Groundhog Day deserve a mention as well. Why these two tracks didn't make the albums final cut is beyond me because these tracks are great! Baby's first verse sounds like it was taken straight out of the The Eminem Show era, absolutely incredible and easily one of Eminem's best verses since his come back. Groundhog Day's beat and Eminem's delivery flow so smoothly together and Eminem just sounds so effortless. Now while I think this album succeeds in many aspects, it's not flawless. Survival is exactly the type of song I would expect to find on Recovery. Super bland, mediocre writing (along with some cringe worthy bars) & his annoying shouting delivery. The Monster is another song I would expect to find on Recovery. I have no problem with popish songs, in fact I thought Love the Way You Lie was a good song.....maybe a bit over played but nonetheless good. The Monster is Eminem trying super hard to recreate a Love the Way You Lie type song and it falls flat. Writing is down right bad for the most part and I just find the whole song extremely corny and unoriginal. It's a shame because the song has a really good music video. Than we get to Stronger Than I Was..... Now I'm not quiet sure what inspired him to make this disaster but nothing works. The singing is straight awful, the writing sounds like lines taken from a 14 year old girls diary. I mean... I don't know if he was trying something new or what but someone needs to tell him to never attempt to do a song like this again. Despite that though, overall I feel like this is a good album. He kept the flaws to a minimum for the most part and I think this is easily his best project since The Eminem Show. I give this project a 7/10, if I was being exact I think I rated it like a 7.3/10 which is about right for me.… Expand
  23. ben_zo77
    Feb 19, 2014
    8
    I want to say Eminem is back, but this might be his final studio album. MMLP2 is a great album, Eminem's best work by far since The Eminem Show. The lyrics, the flow, and the Slim Shady-esque verses make this one of the best albums of 2013. I thought "Berzerk" was definitely one of the weak spots of the album; Rick Rubin's production was outstanding and I can appreciate the effort toI want to say Eminem is back, but this might be his final studio album. MMLP2 is a great album, Eminem's best work by far since The Eminem Show. The lyrics, the flow, and the Slim Shady-esque verses make this one of the best albums of 2013. I thought "Berzerk" was definitely one of the weak spots of the album; Rick Rubin's production was outstanding and I can appreciate the effort to channel old school hip-hop, but Em tries a little too hard on this track to achieve that old school sound. Most of his raps are altered and depend on Rubin's production. I liked the track, but it just didn't work in the context of the album. ~ 8.3/10

    Best track: "Legacy"

    Other notable tracks: "Bad Guy", "Rhyme Or Reason", "Rap God", "So Far…", "Headlights", "Evil Twin" & "Baby"    … Expand
  24. Swishalicious29
    Apr 2, 2016
    7
    Eminem put together a surprisingly good record here. Considering the fact that I did not care for Recovery or Relapse at all this was a nice surprise. The album definitely starts off great with "Bad Guy". Returning to the story of one of his best songs "Stan" was a bold move, but one that paid off well with nice references and an epic conclusion. "Rhyme or Reason" is also pretty great withEminem put together a surprisingly good record here. Considering the fact that I did not care for Recovery or Relapse at all this was a nice surprise. The album definitely starts off great with "Bad Guy". Returning to the story of one of his best songs "Stan" was a bold move, but one that paid off well with nice references and an epic conclusion. "Rhyme or Reason" is also pretty great with the sample of The Zombies' "Time of the Season". "Bezerk" definitely grew on overtime, mostly due to the hard-hitting beat. The lyrics at times on this album are corny, but don't go too overboard. There are some terrible/forgettable songs like "Stronger Than I Was", "The Monster", and "So Much Better", but the album ends off great. "Evil Twin" is an incredible conclusion to this pretty good album.… Expand
  25. camilosanchez16
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    Si nos ponemos a analizar en retrospectiva los albumes de Eminem, nos daremos cuenta que lo tenemos a el en su máxima forma durante sus pistas más personales, así como lo ha sido durante TMM LP, TES y TSS LP.
  26. solecookie18
    Nov 27, 2013
    9
    This is an excellent album that shows Eminem still has it and will never lose it. Eminem continues to prove why he is a lyrical genius and shows that he is also a little bit more mature.
  27. CCooombs
    Dec 15, 2013
    9
    On MMLP2, Eminem seems more aware than ever of his public image, his career, and the history that his name brings to the music industry. Lines such as '...see if I get away with it now that I ain't as big as I was' suggest Eminem is fully understanding of his place in hip-hop.

    The album plays very much with older listeners nostalgia, even sampling brief beats from old songs. The result    On MMLP2, Eminem seems more aware than ever of his public image, his career, and the history that his name brings to the music industry. Lines such as '...see if I get away with it now that I ain't as big as I was' suggest Eminem is fully understanding of his place in hip-hop.

    The album plays very much with older listeners nostalgia, even sampling brief beats from old songs. The result is an album that is both refreshing and familiar.    … Expand
  28. AKreviewer
    Nov 17, 2013
    7
    The Marshall Mathers LP 2, thankfully, is somewhat of an improvement over Recovery, and most definitely Relapse. It certainly does not have the original features of its 2000 predecessor (which is a classic). However, it is competent in its scope and some of the songs are catchy and valuable when the time is right. It seems like there is a lot of filler, and not everything was notThe Marshall Mathers LP 2, thankfully, is somewhat of an improvement over Recovery, and most definitely Relapse. It certainly does not have the original features of its 2000 predecessor (which is a classic). However, it is competent in its scope and some of the songs are catchy and valuable when the time is right. It seems like there is a lot of filler, and not everything was not completely necessary, as the deluxe version runs for nearly 100 minutes. I generally appreciate that Eminem has maintained a solid state in the 15 years of his career, and has not entirely "fallen off" like some of his contemporaries have.… Expand
  29. ExSidius
    Jan 24, 2014
    9
    Eminem has made the comeback that everybody expected and more. With his re-entry into the world with old school hip-hop on Bezerk, people were unsure as to what to expect on his new record. But as soon as they got to the 4th verse on Bad Guy, they knew that he was back, bigger and better than ever before. He takes us through the album with minimal filler. Bouncing back from slower, moreEminem has made the comeback that everybody expected and more. With his re-entry into the world with old school hip-hop on Bezerk, people were unsure as to what to expect on his new record. But as soon as they got to the 4th verse on Bad Guy, they knew that he was back, bigger and better than ever before. He takes us through the album with minimal filler. Bouncing back from slower, more personal songs with upbeat tracks such as So Far... He concludes the album with Evil Twin, where he even explains his journey so far - I've Got no backstreet boys to make fun of. All in all, he has given us the record we wanted with his incredible mechanical rapping skill and unbeatable storytelling ability.… Expand
  30. RemyEm
    May 17, 2014
    10
    truly the best album after The Eminem show. truly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly thetruly the best album after The Eminem show. truly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem showtruly the best album after The Eminem show… Expand
  31. Amrs
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    This album reminds me a lot of the first MMLP. He ends his issues with his mom,includes a sort of sequel to Stan and shows that he can still rap as great as he could when the original LP was released.
  32. TripodFay
    Nov 10, 2013
    9
    Listening to Eminem for several years now, Around when encore came out,. It was heartbreaking to hear relapse and recovery, they were terrible in my opinion, I bought the marshall mathers Lp 2 as a final test to see if Eminem had lost his touch. I was blown away, My opinion was reformed when relapse and recovery came out, I hated them, and it made me believe Em had lost his talent. WellListening to Eminem for several years now, Around when encore came out,. It was heartbreaking to hear relapse and recovery, they were terrible in my opinion, I bought the marshall mathers Lp 2 as a final test to see if Eminem had lost his touch. I was blown away, My opinion was reformed when relapse and recovery came out, I hated them, and it made me believe Em had lost his talent. Well MMLP2 is one of, if not, his best album ever released. Every track hits hard, has the lyrics of MMLP 1, the hard hitting beats of his music today, and the old slim shady feel that the first few albums of his had. Definitly recommend.… Expand
  33. entertainer929
    Nov 10, 2013
    10
    headlights was touching bad guy and survival are number ones a great album by a great artist each time someone has stepped up to challenge him hes put them down he is best there is ever was ever will be period.
  34. TChustz3
    Nov 11, 2013
    8
    A refreshing, somewhat return to old form. Strong Eminem fans will be pleased with the writing, especially on songs such as "Brainless," "Evil Twin," and "Bad Guy." Unfortunately many of the flaws of the album come through the beat selection, Ruben and Eminem don't seem to the chemistry that Slim and Dre have. Lyrically, although cheesy at some points, the album competes with the originalA refreshing, somewhat return to old form. Strong Eminem fans will be pleased with the writing, especially on songs such as "Brainless," "Evil Twin," and "Bad Guy." Unfortunately many of the flaws of the album come through the beat selection, Ruben and Eminem don't seem to the chemistry that Slim and Dre have. Lyrically, although cheesy at some points, the album competes with the original Marshall Mathers LP, but the album lacks the overall unpredictability that his first had. Strong album, and definitely his best work since "The Eminem Show."… Expand
  35. TKoMEaP
    Nov 11, 2013
    9
    Not going to lie, I have not been a fan of the "new" Eminem. I would much rather listen to "My name is" than "Love the Way You Lie" However as Berzerk says "Let's take it back to that vintage Slim." And it's not kidding.

    "Bad Guy" The sequel to Stan, and it is very worthy, a must own of any Eminem fan (old or new) "Rhyme or Reason" A very cool sample track, I would recommend checking    Not going to lie, I have not been a fan of the "new" Eminem. I would much rather listen to "My name is" than "Love the Way You Lie" However as Berzerk says "Let's take it back to that vintage Slim." And it's not kidding.

    "Bad Guy" The sequel to Stan, and it is very worthy, a must own of any Eminem fan (old or new)
    "Rhyme or Reason" A very cool sample track, I would recommend checking out.
    "So Much Better" Personally i didn't care for this one, a little sluggish
    "Survival" I'm sure you've heard this already as it has been milked the crap out of by the CoD ads. It's a decent song.
    "Legacy" I liked some aspects of this song but in the end I won't be listening to it very often, I know some people LOVE this song, so I would recommend checking it out just to see if you do like it.
    "A**hole" I thought this was a humorous track and enjoyed it (really liked the reference to "My name is")
    "Berzerk" Uses a Beastie Boy party beat and I liked it, it mixes things up.
    "Rap God" A insane free style like song proving how good of a lyricist and flow master Em is.
    "Brainless" A decent song, I enjoyed it.
    "Stronger Than I Was" Did not care for this track.
    "The Monster" As I said I never liked the Rhianna collaboration in the first place, and The Monster does not change my mind. But if you like "Love the Way You Lie" you will enjoy this.
    "So Far" I LOVE this song, it's got awesome samples from "My Name is", "Life's Been Good" by Joe Walsh, and Aerosmith. I ended up liking this song way more than I thought I would.
    "Love Game" A good collaboration with Kendrick, it's a decent track.
    "Headlights" A must hear for old time fans as it is a apology to his mother for all these years, a decent track. I feel F.U.N isn't the best choice to perform with Eminem.
    "Evil Twin" A Great track and a heck of a way to end it. I recommend picking it up.
    I will give a rating for the Deluxe and regular. For the regular album each song is worth 0.75 (Rap God, So Far, and Bad Guy get a whole point from me since I was so impressed) And deluxe each song is worth .50 (since there are 5 bonus tracks) I enjoyed all 5 bonus tracks, but the only one that really blew me away was
    "Desperation", I was shocked how well Em worked with Country.
    Final scores

    Regular: 8.25

    Deluxe: 8.75
    A great album, I recommend getting deluxe as the 5 bonus tracks are pretty good. Definitely worth a purchase.    … Expand
  36. springtree18
    Nov 12, 2013
    10
    Eminem's new album the MMLP2 is much better than I had anticipated. His flow and lyrics are just as humorous and fast paced as they are in the first MMLP. Overall this is a great album which surpasses the entertainment value of the last 3 albums that Eminem has put out. His songs legacy and brain damage in particular as well as others really bring you back to how Eminem's music was in theEminem's new album the MMLP2 is much better than I had anticipated. His flow and lyrics are just as humorous and fast paced as they are in the first MMLP. Overall this is a great album which surpasses the entertainment value of the last 3 albums that Eminem has put out. His songs legacy and brain damage in particular as well as others really bring you back to how Eminem's music was in the early 2000's.… Expand
  37. TKality
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    As this is a sequel album to the original album released back in 2000, it turned out well. As Eminem reverts to his old self back in the early stages, in his rise to stardom era of his career, older listeners are liking the fact that they are listening to the Eminem that they would hear back in 2000. Eminem certainly did better in this album than in his previous albums, but we are awareAs this is a sequel album to the original album released back in 2000, it turned out well. As Eminem reverts to his old self back in the early stages, in his rise to stardom era of his career, older listeners are liking the fact that they are listening to the Eminem that they would hear back in 2000. Eminem certainly did better in this album than in his previous albums, but we are aware that the classic Eminem will always be better.… Expand
  38. phenomgoodmusic
    Nov 12, 2013
    8
    One of his best albums throughout his career. This album feels like a comeback from him even though his previous album was in 2010. Good solid production and violent, aggressive, and controversial lyrics helped the album from just being a regular Hip-Hop album. Basically, the album stands out in a good way.
  39. raviopatra
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    Considering how disappointed I was with Relapse and Recovery, I'd say MMLP 2 meets the expectation one would have when Eminem is what we're speaking of.

    I listened to the MMLP first before setting MMLP 2 on play and somehow I really feel the connection between the two sets. I consider "Stronger Than I Was", "Baby", "The Monster (featuring Rihanna)", and "Evil Twin" the weaker tracks;    Considering how disappointed I was with Relapse and Recovery, I'd say MMLP 2 meets the expectation one would have when Eminem is what we're speaking of.

    I listened to the MMLP first before setting MMLP 2 on play and somehow I really feel the connection between the two sets. I consider "Stronger Than I Was", "Baby", "The Monster (featuring Rihanna)", and "Evil Twin" the weaker tracks; while my choice for the strongest numbers are "Beautiful Pain (featuring Sia)", "Desperation (featuring Jamie N Commons)" and "Bad Guy". But above all, what I love the most about the album is that Em's finally taking some times to reflect and deal with his past instead of running and denying it all. Long Live the Rap God!!    … Expand
  40. MdIT93
    Nov 17, 2013
    9
    This is my favorite Eminem Album. A little more mature than the other albums but crazy again, not like Recovery. It's some good old Hip/Hop & Rap not like the crap that's around right now.
    "Plus I can just walk up to a mic and just bust"
  41. Arteezy
    Nov 21, 2013
    9
    Being white is an advantage to Mathers. Reason why I say this is because he doesn't have to be like the other rappers who abuse the 'N-word'. Eminem is not scared to be open about his feelings because rappers talk about being real and most of them aren't... His homophobic and aggressive lyrics and skits are creative and funny... Lyrically this is the rap album of 2013...
  42. kraftmasterC
    Dec 4, 2013
    9
    Eminem goes back to his roots with an sequel worthy of the fantastic MMLP. While this album has much of the feel of its predecessor it is different in a lot of ways. Even after a lot of listens he still surprises me time and time again where the next rhyme will move to! A testament to how he has grown lyrically in a difficult period in his life. I think Rap God sums this up and there isEminem goes back to his roots with an sequel worthy of the fantastic MMLP. While this album has much of the feel of its predecessor it is different in a lot of ways. Even after a lot of listens he still surprises me time and time again where the next rhyme will move to! A testament to how he has grown lyrically in a difficult period in his life. I think Rap God sums this up and there is definitely a two fingers up for the many who may have written him off, Personally I get the feeling he had it in his locker the whole time and this album is a representation of this. It feels like a rightful instalment in an epic journey with this highly emotionally charged and prolific artist. I love it… Expand
  43. mishabridun
    Sep 29, 2014
    7
    Not as funny and offensive as some of his other albums but makes up for it by use of modern mixing and effects. Overall good lyrics and sound. This is good because Eminem has had many albums and this proves that he still has game.
  44. BigBriggsness
    Jan 29, 2014
    8
    Eminem is back in full storm to remind everyone of his place among hip-hop as a "rap god." In fact, in the song Rap God, he takes a breathless six minutes to relentlessly shove the argument down the throats of his listeners. MMLP2 is a diverse album with some laid back numbers as well as some bass-bumpin' heavy swingers. Eminem's flow is refreshingly original, as he sets out to do inEminem is back in full storm to remind everyone of his place among hip-hop as a "rap god." In fact, in the song Rap God, he takes a breathless six minutes to relentlessly shove the argument down the throats of his listeners. MMLP2 is a diverse album with some laid back numbers as well as some bass-bumpin' heavy swingers. Eminem's flow is refreshingly original, as he sets out to do in Bezerk, saying, "Let's take it back to straight hip-hop, and start it from scratch." He is just as furious and bitter as ever, throwing in some overused (but excellently executed) references, including, but not limited to, Monica Lewinsky and Helen Keller ("Even Helen Keller knows life stinks..." brilliant). His pop culture references and out-of-the-park analogies are just as good as ever, if not better. The 21 track deluxe album plays through from start to finish without boring. Stand out tracks are **** Rap God, Bad Guy, Rhyme or Reason, and Love Game feat. Kendrick Lamar.… Expand
  45. Emmy
    Feb 15, 2014
    10
    I have always been a big fan of Eminem, each of Eminem albums always have been distinctive. MMLP2 shows Eminem unique story telling, word play, humor, and lyrical ability. Tracks like bad guy, legacy, and head lights shows how Eminem story telling is top notch. Rap god and evil twin showcases Eminem's word play and lyrical ability, while tracks like so much better, so far, and love gameI have always been a big fan of Eminem, each of Eminem albums always have been distinctive. MMLP2 shows Eminem unique story telling, word play, humor, and lyrical ability. Tracks like bad guy, legacy, and head lights shows how Eminem story telling is top notch. Rap god and evil twin showcases Eminem's word play and lyrical ability, while tracks like so much better, so far, and love game illustrates how humorous and funny Eminem can be. Overall this album got a piece of Marshall, slim shady, and a few aspects of recovery . I recommend this album if you like lyrical, emo, horror core, cautious, and back pack rap.… Expand
  46. EvanSnicks
    Mar 9, 2014
    10
    Eminem continues to prove he's the most creative, most talented, and just flat-out greatest lyricist of this generation. There's not a single rapper out there that could dream of keeping up with him on Rap God, and not one that would be brave and honest enough to put out something as heartfelt and open as Headlights. This album is just brilliant.
  47. Pro-Payne
    Mar 16, 2014
    10
    As crazy as this sounds, Eminem is my hero, his music has helped me through slumps and downfalls in my life. His music has helped me keep on task and push through. This album is no different for me, with funny songs and lyrics, to sad songs about betrayal. Being a fan since I was 7 (The Eminem Show was just released). He has hit it big with no "WTF" songs like "Kim" in MMLP, or "Drips" inAs crazy as this sounds, Eminem is my hero, his music has helped me through slumps and downfalls in my life. His music has helped me keep on task and push through. This album is no different for me, with funny songs and lyrics, to sad songs about betrayal. Being a fan since I was 7 (The Eminem Show was just released). He has hit it big with no "WTF" songs like "Kim" in MMLP, or "Drips" in The Eminem Show. If you like any kind of rhyming music, you will like this. (If you like country and don't listen to anything but, don't listen to this, your drunk asses won't be able to keep up with his fast rapping. Your big trucks won't be able to keep up either. :D)… Expand
  48. Viper8787
    Apr 21, 2014
    9
    He's back and he's back with a bang. This is a great album and one of my favourite Eminem albums he's ever made. I enjoy every song on this album except for maybe Monster because it is over played on the radio and annoys me a bit now. This is my working out album to listen to.
  49. Jiano74
    Jan 24, 2016
    9
    When I finished listening to this for the first time I thought to myself what did I just listen to and my one word response to this album is wow simply wow a brilliant album this is Eminem at his best and a must listen without a doubt you won't regret it.
  50. flametail23
    May 19, 2015
    9
    This album contains some of Em's best songs for example "Bad Guy" which is basically Stan 2. It's not quite as good as Recovery but it's pretty close in my eyes.
    9/10
  51. mikesurbroski89
    Sep 18, 2014
    7
    This is one of Eminem's finest albums. I really enjoyed his work on Rap God, Headlights, and Bad Guy. There are some songs that sound familiar but Eminem provides enough humor that makes you forget that. It doesn't feel or sound anything like the first MMLP album but that is a good thing since you can't recreate a classic.
  52. Shady313
    Mar 21, 2015
    10
    10/10 ................................................................................................................................................
  53. aaronb0209
    May 5, 2015
    10
    amazing album. his best since marshall mathers lp. bad guy was the best song on the album. what a rapper. what a legend!!! in the game since 1999 and has been on top since that.
  54. Urbanlistener
    Apr 23, 2015
    9
    With a fresh approach to his style, Eminem gives us another great album to listen to, many, many, many times. All the songs beneficiate from a sharp production and great hooks, but the most impressive part is still Em who raps like his life depends on it and elevate even more his status as a genius lyricist.
  55. vitroxx
    May 29, 2015
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MMLP2 marca el verdadero "comeback" de Eminem, volviendo a tener la soltura de cuando MMLP incluso cuando The Eminem. Excelente producción. Excelente canciones con letras que van mas allá de la complejidad de las rimas estilo la época de los 00's. Ya Eminem no prueba quien es, Eminem ES ya una leyenda, es un punto de comparación muy alto y solo lo mejores están a su nivel.… Expand
  56. RobVanHars
    Dec 11, 2015
    10
    The album is wonderful lyrically, the flow, the beats and everything else. The best single, Rap God, deserves more credit than any other tracks in this album, the flow is exceptional and 97 words in 15 seconds? What the hell was that from a 40 year old. The best since MMLP.
  57. Kelsier
    Sep 4, 2016
    10
    Its about all the things he did in MMLP getting back at him. At first I was like please don't be like the The Blueprint 2 but Em surprised me cuz the title actually made sense, the album actually was a sequel,it was not just giving the album a name cuz he was out of ideas or something. The lyrics are clever, not as funny as MMLP but Em is 40 so I really don't even expect him to writeIts about all the things he did in MMLP getting back at him. At first I was like please don't be like the The Blueprint 2 but Em surprised me cuz the title actually made sense, the album actually was a sequel,it was not just giving the album a name cuz he was out of ideas or something. The lyrics are clever, not as funny as MMLP but Em is 40 so I really don't even expect him to write something like drug ballad anymore.… Expand
  58. Danm95VFF
    Mar 27, 2016
    8
    Quite possibly Eminem's strongest work since The Eminem Show. Gone are the dodgy accents of Encore and Relapse, and the commercial sound isn't quite as prominent as it was on Recovery. Eminem's old charms and tricks are all here but he sounds fresh and revitalised. His rapping is especially powerful on the second half of "Bad Guy", "Survival", and "Rap God" to name just a few. Eminem'sQuite possibly Eminem's strongest work since The Eminem Show. Gone are the dodgy accents of Encore and Relapse, and the commercial sound isn't quite as prominent as it was on Recovery. Eminem's old charms and tricks are all here but he sounds fresh and revitalised. His rapping is especially powerful on the second half of "Bad Guy", "Survival", and "Rap God" to name just a few. Eminem's maturation shines through on tracks like "Stronger Than I Was" and "Headlights", for those who enjoy his more somber side. Definitely pick this one up if you were into Eminem in the early noughties.… Expand
  59. JustVladimir
    Jul 26, 2016
    7
    Я - большой фанат творчества Эминема, мне нравятся все альбомы - The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show - этот альбом больше всего люблю, он у меня даже на CD есть! Я даже Encore говном не стал поливать, неплохой альбом, но есть парочка плохих композиций. Relapse получился очень хорошим, особенно Refill, а также треки с Deluxe Edition (My Darling и Careful What YouЯ - большой фанат творчества Эминема, мне нравятся все альбомы - The Slim Shady LP, The Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show - этот альбом больше всего люблю, он у меня даже на CD есть! Я даже Encore говном не стал поливать, неплохой альбом, но есть парочка плохих композиций. Relapse получился очень хорошим, особенно Refill, а также треки с Deluxe Edition (My Darling и Careful What You Wish For). Recovery получился так себе, с парочкой хороших треков. Hell: The Sequel получился годным EP. Иии, тут старина Маршалл выпускает Marshall Mathers LP 2. Альбом неплохой, но слабоват, едва семерку ему поставил. Есть реально годные треки, такие как Rap God, Survival и Legacy, а также Evil Twin, ну, ещё и Berzerk с Headlights, во остальном альбом слабоват и имеет плохие биты.… Expand
  60. Gottvater
    Mar 14, 2017
    10
    Sex for your **** Ears... SCUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
  61. BabyRants
    Mar 29, 2017
    10
    Amazing Album. Amazing Songs. Amazing Cover. Amazing Lyrics. Amazing Flows. Amazing--EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS ENTIRE ALBUM IS JUST ABSOLUTELY AMAZING....
  62. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    7
    good album.....................................................................................................................................................................
  63. Sanga
    Sep 4, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. I am proud to be an Eminem fan.
  64. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Eminem's best album since The Eminem Show. I particularly loved the tracks Rap God, Berzerk, Bad Guy, The Monster and Legacy.
  65. tommyxx
    Oct 1, 2018
    9
    Bad Guy - Awesome album opener, such vivid storytelling from Em, 4th verse is one of Eminem’s greatest of all time.
  66. DotComGaming
    May 11, 2019
    10
    God, i can't believe people dislike this album. It's new, it's fresh, and every song kicks ass. Especially Brainless and Rhyme or Reason. My personal favorite.
  67. Rap_Reviews
    Jan 21, 2019
    9
    Lyrically this is best Eminem album and best Eminem album after The Eminem show. Bad guy & Headlights are masterpiece
  68. Harol
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Amazing rap album, I wish these new rapper could do something like this.....
  69. drongodan
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Best album in years. Lots of bangers and fun tunes. Fave tracks ; Bad Guy, Berzerk, So Far, Love Game
  70. 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.
  71. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Surpass the Marshall Mathers is a mission impossible. But Eminem make a good sequel this has the most awesome lyrics ever.
  72. PME
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Can’t understand how this hasn’t scored higher. Love this album.
  73. Diavoloo
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    This is great album and shows how Eminem has grown as person. He is not bashing his wife/mother doesn't mean it is not good hip-hop album. Lyrically this is one of the finest album
  74. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of Eminem’s best albums, it’s insane how good this is and how much replay value it has. It’s a classic album to me..
  75. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of my faves from EMINEM. ..............................................................................
  76. Buyhands
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of the most slept on albums in Eminem's entire discography. Classic Eminem displaying his lyrical talent.
  77. Barlog
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    The album which established Eminem as the Rap God. Great lyricism, highest quality rap.
  78. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  79. Ryanscaggs
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
  80. Coolguymandude
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Just like the 1st it's great personally I'd say it's even more great it's the best!
  81. vindydc
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    greatttt albummmmm why be a king when you can be god? wooow one of the best album
  82. Ghostt
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    absolutely amazing. Recommend to anyone, em is an amazing artist... new or old album it’s good.
  83. BRiiAN_24
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    At first I didn't like, maybe because the name but after really listening to it I really enjoy it!
  84. soulindj
    Jan 29, 2020
    8
    em is back with new mmlp. still “bad guy” and “rap god”. he kills “brainless” **** listners!
  85. AliAbdullah
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    This is great album and shows how Eminem has grown as person. He is not bashing his wife/mother doesn't mean it is not good hip-hop album. Lyrically this is one of the finest album. He also understands and addresses hate towards him in the songs like He shows his rap skills in "Rap god".
    Best storytelling in "Bad guy". other songs are also very great. He takes Slim Shady responsibility .    This is great album and shows how Eminem has grown as person. He is not bashing his wife/mother doesn't mean it is not good hip-hop album. Lyrically this is one of the finest album. He also understands and addresses hate towards him in the songs like He shows his rap skills in "Rap god".
    Best storytelling in "Bad guy". other songs are also very great. He takes Slim Shady responsibility . Overall this is great album    … Expand
  86. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    It's slept on so much. But definitely not on the level of it's first chapter. And still he was being poppy too.
  87. Macrofficial
    Mar 26, 2020
    10
    Underrated, I'd even go as far too say that this is Marshalls best album. It's kind of like The original MMLP with a Recovery sound too it, making it sound amazing lyrically. My favourite songs on this project would probably have to be: Bad Guy, So Far... , and Headlights. This album does not get the love it deserves.
  88. Goorman1996
    Jun 23, 2022
    10
    It was the first his new album that was released when I first started to listen his art. It's a brilliant classic, without a doubt. If someone would ask me: what's your best Em's album so far, I'd probably say: Recovery and MMLP2. In my humble opinion — it is his last best album.
  89. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    8
    Much better than his previous albums (excluding mmlp, sslp, tes.). I'ts not his best but it's still very good.
  90. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    9
    Not as great as the original, but definitely better than the Eminem show. This is only more evidence of the fact that Em hasn't fallen off whatsoever, with his lyrical and Technical ability seeming as strong as ever, if not stronger than ever on this album. Bad Guy being one of Em's best verses of all time (and being better than Stan in my opinion), Rap God which whilst overrated is stillNot as great as the original, but definitely better than the Eminem show. This is only more evidence of the fact that Em hasn't fallen off whatsoever, with his lyrical and Technical ability seeming as strong as ever, if not stronger than ever on this album. Bad Guy being one of Em's best verses of all time (and being better than Stan in my opinion), Rap God which whilst overrated is still a great track, Headlights being a genuinely emotional song that surpasses its predecessor cleaning out my closet, Survival going hard as all hell, and Love Game being one of my favourite Eminem songs ever. This Album has an incredible songlist, and as said before, only one of them is bad.… Expand
  91. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    my 2nd favorite Eminem album and better than mmlp tbh with minimal bad tracks
  92. behumblebtch
    Nov 26, 2022
    10
    Em's best album of the 2010s. After a decent album (Relapse, 6.5/10 for me), a really good one (Recovery, 7,5/10 for me), we get an amazing album like this one. 10/10 for me.
  93. todaywasagooday
    Dec 1, 2022
    10
    This deserves more. 8.5/10 is not enough considering that it was one of the best hip-hop albums of 2013 and this can't just be rated as some Denzel Curry or JID **** No opinions, just straight facts. New artists can't be compared to Em.
  94. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    9
    Eminem the rap god , this album is at the level of TMMLP and bad guy is one of the best intros on Eminem albums.
  95. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 25, 2023
    7
    The Marshall Mathers LP2 sees Eminem deliver good performances, solid production & great charisma even though the tracklist has some dirtspots.

    Best track: Headlights (feat. Nate Ruess)
    Worst track: Stronger Than I Was
    Best feature: Kendrick Lamar
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 33
  3. Negative: 1 out of 33
  1. Q Magazine
    Jan 7, 2014
    60
    Even though his wit and word patterns still dazzle, they need a livelier canvas if the Eminem nostalgia experience is to be the thrilling one it should be. [Jan 2014, p.122]
  2. Mojo
    Dec 18, 2013
    60
    The music is almost secondary, his production' often leaden beats a mere sideshow to mind-bending internal rhyme pyrotechnics that jab hard at the surreal dial. [Jan 2014, p.92]
  3. PopMatters
    Nov 21, 2013
    80
    Eminem might not be making “shock rap with Doc” like he used to be, but The Marshall Mathers LP 2 takes turns as equally bold and unpredictable as anything in his discography.
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