The Marshall Mathers LP
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1964 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 1,792 out of 1964
  2. Mixed: 31 out of 1964
  3. Negative: 141 out of 1964

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  1. anikpramanikcse
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    best eminem album of all time.....11x platium sold and still selling...stan , real slim shady
  2. Sickslumshady
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Dark, funny and also conscious at the same time. One of the best albums I've ever heard.
  3. Cianlawrence1
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    Another classic album from the detroit rapper eminem who i consider to be the goat
  4. vatsalpatel208
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is what got Eminem into the GOAT convo, very early into his career. His favourite, although I like TES more.
  5. HellToBeShady1
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic Em. I'll forever bump this album. His music helped me so much growing up and this album is one of my favorites of all time.
  6. Aravinddd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Such a good album.. it's been 19 years.. so y'all know it.. probably the best album of all time
  7. Greenuxx
    Jan 25, 2020
    10
    Classic Eminem shows that anything is possible to happen in life. This album is simply capturing a moment that you can use rightly only a few times in your life, Em showed the world that he can do it. Impressive
  8. 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.
  9. itachiuchiha007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic this is classic
  10. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever and the best album of rap in history. Eminem in his best is unbatibable.
  11. Terrace
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This is just incredible, legendary. You can be of any culture, age(this is questionable), race and this album will hit you hard with unparalleled emotional force
  12. LYDiD
    Feb 17, 2020
    10
    One of my favorite album of all time! A classic! Fun, politically incorrect, genuine, and already lyrically amazing!
  13. shaly21
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This has to be one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums I own. Of all the rap I've listened to, I feel like this is Eminem in his prime. The aggression and flow sync perfectly together to create one of the greatest albums I've heard. As someone who usually only picks a single here or there from an artists album, this has to be one of the first and few albums where I was able to maintain interestThis has to be one of my favorite Hip-Hop albums I own. Of all the rap I've listened to, I feel like this is Eminem in his prime. The aggression and flow sync perfectly together to create one of the greatest albums I've heard. As someone who usually only picks a single here or there from an artists album, this has to be one of the first and few albums where I was able to maintain interest to the whole album straight through.

    This LP is word manipulation at it's finest, and while it's rather violent at times, the wordplay is outstanding and mostly unmatched to this day.    … Expand
  14. ds1312
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    Incredible album, one of the best if not the best from the GOAT. The bars, lyrical skills and word play is out of this world
  15. Marchana21
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    The best album ever made in history of Hip-Hop. Technically amazing, great flows, brilliant lyrics and simply addictive. It will remain on the top os the list forever...
  16. mshamlan79
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    A classic. Timeless. Its been almost 20 years and I still consider this one of the best albums in the history of all genres in music
  17. PME
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    CLASSIC! Grew up on this. Definitely at his best. Was never my favorite but always considered him one of the best.
  18. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Omg... It's sooo goood. JUST CLASSIC. I AIN'T AMERICAN OR ENGLISH SO I CAN'T REVIEW NICELY BUT THIS IS JUST PURE GOLD
  19. Daveholdo
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    My favourite album of all time. The controversy this album gave is what we need today in a snow flake society, people would have a melt down if this dropped on 2020. Eminem Show is a close 2nd
  20. smarti
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can literally listen to every song on the album. This is the eminem we first admired. The dark side.… Expand
  21. yoranwillemsen
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Amazing album and i really recommend buying it. It is one of the greatest hiphop albums Of All Time
  22. JrsMwn
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Simply a classic, one of his best intro tracks followed by the most iconic storytelling story in hip hop .. what more should i say
  23. Laila01
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Really great music to be loved by anyone who gives you think about it won't happen again.
  24. Totie12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My favorite album of all time. The beats and ems flows get me fired up. It’s like all his best qualities finally cane together.
  25. Grrrsta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is a classic, 10 out of 10 enough said. .......................................................................
  26. Rtoon
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The greatest album ever recorded on the planet of eminem's world cup in US US the G.O.A.T
  27. Samiyaljabr12
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Everyone knows that eminem is the greatest of all time and he is just so talented
  28. Tsuneeth
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal album. If you don't know where to start the Hip-Hop genre....this is the right start.
  29. Buyhands
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The best Hip Hop album of All-Time ladies and gentlemen! The replay value and importance of this Classic is so inspiring and important.
  30. Barlog
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Arguably the greatest rap album of all time. Every single verse from Eminem was atleast very good and none of the songs were below the very high standards of this lyrical masterpiece of an album.
  31. Alwadie07
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Believe it or not it’s now 20 years and I was just listening to this CD in my car yesterday because of how great it is!!
  32. Mpa1
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    YyyyyyyyyyyjjjjjhhhhggttyyhhttyyyhyttyyuJuighhfjdjejsusisisjsjssjjdxhyxyufufjdjdj
  33. attieh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    amazing album amazing ............................................. classic
  34. itsranjan007
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Greatest album of all time. RAW. The way I am, Stan, Kill you, the Real Slim shady are the best songs on the album. Eminem the GOAT
  35. Kingyogu
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is Musical artistry and genius at its best the first album I bought and since then it’s still the benchmark
  36. Almashious
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album of all time... Goat Em is goat the greatest best rapper of all time
  37. cd120
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    My secound favorite Eminem album, Kill you, The way i am, Stan,Im Back, Real Slim Shady. I can go on and on such a classic album
  38. AthTex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums of all time in hip hop. It has everything on it......................
  39. Okay2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Man this album.... Boii this album is a classic!!! If he dropped this today. Media would be MORE livid.
  40. slimshady99
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album shout every one facking mouth its was pure fire thanks agian em ❤️
  41. Faresotb
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    It’s the best ever hdhajjsjsjsjsbhshshhshshhhshjsjsjsjsjsisiksbgzyaoaokabvzczfyaaialsososoosososo
  42. wolfghost
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    11/10 Best album ever with great tracks like stan, MM.... a classic from eminem
  43. adidhar
    Feb 1, 2020
    10
    This is Eminem at his best. He introduces rhyme schemes and pasterns that are new to the game and changes the face of hip hop forever.
  44. T-WREX
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    All that needs to be said about this classic is that it not only invented the word “Stan” but it also turned those who listened to into Stans of Eminem.
  45. goncalosssilva
    Jan 16, 2021
    10
    The Marshall Mathers LP is Eminem's Magnum Opus. It still captures his Slim Shady persona from the previous album, but this time he is at his lyrical peak. Throughout the album he addresses his rise to fame and the controversy that came with it, but he also goes back to his Shady antics and raps about drugs and killing women (including his wife). The album sold 1.75M in its first weekThe Marshall Mathers LP is Eminem's Magnum Opus. It still captures his Slim Shady persona from the previous album, but this time he is at his lyrical peak. Throughout the album he addresses his rise to fame and the controversy that came with it, but he also goes back to his Shady antics and raps about drugs and killing women (including his wife). The album sold 1.75M in its first week (record) and went diamond years later. A great album from top to bottom, every track and skit is worth listening too, a Hip Hop landmark.… Expand
  46. Stann
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best rap album of all time … Expand
  47. JustNed
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great great… Expand
  48. chinno
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This Album is Like The Best Album I've Ever Heard In Hip-Hop History. This Album Is A True Classic. The Marshall Mathers LP Is A Masterpiece. The Lyrics Is Juicy, The Beats Are old School, The Tracks Are Fun, And Interesting To Listen Too. I Give This Album A 5.5 Mic Rating. Eminem's Style, Composition, Lyrics, Are Unbeatable. Stan And Kill You Are The Best Tracks On The Album.
  49. eddierehm
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    When you think eminem, you think of this album. A masterpiece by all accords.
  50. Coolguymandude
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great great great great it's a great classic don't be hating **** you know it's great!
  51. ViTRiFY
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Peak Slim Shady. This album is raw and captures the moment perfectly. This is definitely a top 5 album of all time!
  52. Johnnyyest7
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Legendary album and Eminem’s best album such a classic one of a kind album b… Expand
  53. theapple
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The Eminem's masterpiece along The Eminem Show and 8 Mile OST. I heard today both albums are above 30 million copies sold, deserved.
  54. Vegeta1985
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    For, The Marshall Mathers LP is the finest Eminem's album. For me it is a great as The Eminem Show.
  55. Gods
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Without a doubt the greatest rap album of all time, the lyricism, theme, technicality and story telling is unmatched
  56. SlimGary
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Best album ever made. I listen to it since I'm a kid, and I won't stop to! Eminem is Goat!
  57. Kingmathers_
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is legendary, this is what i can call without a doubt "A PERFECT ALBUM"
    it will never be topped, it's a masterpiece
    And it'll be hanged on the wall of fame
  58. vindydc
    Jan 27, 2020
    10
    i was kid when it released and still love it
    stan is such a great track
    real slim shady is classic
  59. rishavm47
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The greatest album of all times. Hands down! Its got every single emotion in it.
  60. hejlenard
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    One of the best Eminem Album by far. Songs are beyond great and it has a lot of replay value to different music that's in the album whenever or whatever your mood is.
  61. mertsmellow
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    It’s just awesome, best album that ever made. Beats, flows, lyrics everything is awesome. Damn.
    Sincerely, Stan.
  62. hcseoki
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    a classic rap/hip hop album that is flawless in my opinion. definitely in the top 3 Eminem albums and probably top 10 hip hop albums
  63. Zizotop
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The goat hip hop album. There is no bad song. It also has stan the goat song
  64. iMamodi
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    Lyrical miracle ... its from em so what would you expect man .. god damn its fire
  65. Quantum_Sosa
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is absolutely fantastic. The greatest rap album of all time. Unbeatable!
  66. BRiiAN_24
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Classic album!! Stan is my favorite song of all time! Start to finish amazing!
  67. Gabo36088
    Jan 26, 2020
    10
    Great production, artist delivery
  68. Newbie0297
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Really great album. Can listen to the tracks over and over again. Eminem is really talented!!
  69. Allen14
    Jan 28, 2020
    10
    Great album. Doesn’t ever get old. Definitely a classic. The rise of a legend
  70. RhyMax_FlexSys
    Jan 29, 2020
    10
    Just classic! It’s a shame if you still haven’t listened to this album. Fantastic work!
  71. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    10
    The best Em album and one of the best hip hop albums of all time.
    Best songs: Stan, The Way I Am, The Real Slim Shady, Kill You, Criminal, Drug Ballad, **** Please II, Marshall Mathers
    Worst songs: -
  72. led_lightbulb
    Nov 19, 2021
    10
    The Marshall Mathers LP is one of the greatest albums I have ever heard. Stan is (in my opinion) the greatest song ever written, and the rest of the album is almost on par
  73. Durty_D
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The pentacle of his career and quite possibly the greatest hip hop album of all time!
  74. AmirRam
    Dec 19, 2020
    10
    GOAT from the day one
    78?! What's wrong with critics? This is the greatest album in the hip-hop history
  75. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    This is his most complete, raw, and best project overall. Classic. Matter of fact he has four classics: SSLP, MMLP, TES, and Relapse. Yes MFker Relapse.
  76. Macrofficial
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    There is not one single bad song on this album. It's hard too pick and choose but the best tracks on the album in my opinion would be Stan, The Way I Am, and Kim
  77. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem at his best. awesome production, incredible lyrics, there is no flaws. not even can't make a better album than this.
  78. PureWheel9
    Jul 8, 2020
    10
    This is a great cd. Eminem rocks and for all of you people who do not like him, then there is something wrong with you in the head.
  79. Momoki_02
    Jul 26, 2020
    10
    This is one of the greatest album's ever created. The **** he was rapping about was new and unique in that time and it had a big influence in rap, so it's a 10/10 no cap
  80. Phiwe
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    One of Slim Shady's best albums with record breaking sales with the use of his alter ego he managed to grab the attention of the audience with his great sense of homour
  81. TheDovahkiin
    Mar 27, 2021
    10
    I'll give a few reasons why this is one of the best albums of all time.

    Stan
    The Real Slim Shady
    Kim
    Kill You
    The Way I Am
    Drug Ballad
    Under The Influence
  82. Mobina1
    Nov 30, 2020
    10
    How can an album have multiple masterpieces??! Eminem knows how to do it, his bet after The Eminem Show
  83. LogosKal
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Sales and certifications simply testify that this is in the top 5 greatest rap albums of all time.
  84. Rynodadon
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    The uncensored version to this album shows raw rapping skills on display with explicit lyrics with an enjoyable shock factor to a Eminem fan.
  85. hame
    Sep 9, 2020
    10
    Practically Eminem at his best. While shock rap isnt really something difficult to do, Eminem mixes it with his lyrical cleverness. He throws out memorable punchlines bound to stick and he does it in a style which is clearly not simple and just thrown
  86. bloodyfang
    Sep 15, 2020
    10
    The best eminem album so far Period. This is eminem at his best with his lyrical and technical ability outshining anything he has put out ever
  87. ST33L3RZ
    Oct 17, 2020
    10
    I will always enjoy this album. Eminem's lyrics really pack a punch. Who wouldn't like this album?
  88. Jorgeous13
    Dec 20, 2020
    10
    The best Eminem's album. A classic of hip-hop. If you haven't heard it, I don't know what you're waiting for.
  89. Lyr1calM1r1cal
    Jan 7, 2021
    10
    Arguably his most influential and best album.
    Favourite Tracks: Stan, The Way I am, The Real Slim Shady, I'm Back, Marshall Mathers, **** Please II, Criminal
  90. Thegoat28372737
    Feb 12, 2021
    10
    It’s a masterpiece every song best rap album of all time it surely is his best album it got a special place in my heart
  91. croctr
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    An almost flawless album from start to finish. I've tried and I can't listen to any song (with "Kim" as an exception) without head bobbing. Every song in this album is in Em's top 50. Great dark yet simple beats. Love the lyrics, great storytelling, and funny when they need to be. "Stan" is my personal favorite, I can listen to this song 100 times and still get chills every time. My leastAn almost flawless album from start to finish. I've tried and I can't listen to any song (with "Kim" as an exception) without head bobbing. Every song in this album is in Em's top 50. Great dark yet simple beats. Love the lyrics, great storytelling, and funny when they need to be. "Stan" is my personal favorite, I can listen to this song 100 times and still get chills every time. My least favorite song is probably "Amityville", a very bizarre song, I didn't really enjoy the feature on this one. "Kim" is contains too much raw emotion to be enjoyable, still a really great song, the replacement "The Kids" sounds like something Em decided not to put on SSLP, in my opinion it doesn't really fit MMLP, but still a funny song. Overall a 10/10, every song ranges from great to masterpiece, definitely my favorite album.… Expand
  92. RealNayt
    Mar 22, 2021
    10
    Relistened this album in 2021, its still incredible and aged pretty well to me, absolutely a classic... the tracks still sound fresh and the production isnt outdated. Massive replay value. Its definitely one of my top20 rap albums of all time. FLAWLESS.
  93. That1Person
    Aug 2, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Great rhymes, beats and storytelling and each track has a some form of a story or a theme. Absolute classic.
  94. Yeezusmp3
    Aug 30, 2021
    10
    The best album in Eminem discography. definitely flawless. The best song in the album The Way i am
  95. LEBB23
    Nov 17, 2021
    10
    Eminem Second Greatest Album After Slim Shady LP.
    Fun, Energetic, Cohesive, Full Of Comedic Rhyme And Offencive For Most Modern Americans.
    I Suggest You To Play This Album Out Loud At Your University's Art School, And Watch Them Burn.
  96. Thiago555888
    Dec 6, 2021
    10
    Álbum extremamente completo, com a música que deve ter a melhor lírica de todos os tempos: Stan, junto também com The Way I Am, músicas clássicas que parecem até impossíveis de terem sido feitas no mesmo ano, o álbum tem a junção perfeita dos 3 personagens do Eminem. Com certeza top 3 álbuns do Eminem.
  97. Nano5922
    Dec 19, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. It is one of the best albums not only in hip-hop but also in the entire music, so I can proudly say it.
  98. LauriHaapanen
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    Best Hip Hop Album of all time, Eminem at his very best. Kill You, The Way I Am, Criminal and Im Back my fav tracks.
  99. Videnvi
    Mar 1, 2022
    10
    Arguably one of the most influential and the best albums of all time (not only rap but the digital era of music)
  100. freddiegibbsfan
    Mar 28, 2022
    10
    Best album of all time, Eminem is so much better than those terrible rappers rapping about lean. Only artist that can compare to this man is Freddie Gibbs.
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78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21
  1. Slant Magazine
    Feb 13, 2012
    30
    The collaborative efforts of tracks like "Bitch Please II" and "Under the Influence" make Eminem seem like an ornamental prop in Dr. Dre's ever-growing hip-hop dynasty.
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  2. Sonicnet
    50
    The problem is, as the album drags on, young Master Mathers wastes his considerable wit and opts to grouse in the guise of a rampaging reactionary. Song after song finds Eminem viciously baiting real and imagined enemies, as if that's all he knows how to do.
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  3. L.A. Weekly
    60
    It just isn't as much fun this time around, no matter how fresh Dre's beats are or how many worthy targets get shot down along with the innocent.
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