Revival
by Eminem
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6.2

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  1. BeastJ18
    Sep 1, 2018
    0
    Simply one of the worst albums and attempts at music I've ever heard. Pathetic lyricism and composition. Eminem used to be quite good, one of the best of his time... Now he is truly one of the worst.
  2. dvaispapir17
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    It would be a good album, if it was’t Eminem. Eminem is an artist, who should be on higher level. There are few good songs(River, Believe), but Revival is worse in comparison with previous albums
  3. ilyavladimirov
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    great album!! I have listened to the whole album like three times and I am still repeating it til now. The album is considered a masterpiece to anyone who listens to Eminem for a long time and has good knowledge of the problems which he talks about in his songs.
  4. 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.
  5. rihannalemon
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    His Worst Album , Why Eminem turn into a rapper who sounds like this crap new generation of rappers? (with a little exceptions like Kendrick and Vince Staples) the songs are lifeless and worthless and the idea is BAD (oh, a political album...)
  6. Joshua0813
    Dec 23, 2017
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a solid offering from eminem after in my opinion his last album w was a dud. Obviously there will be protest votes but overall a great album. Walk on water, castles, river and arose are all excellent in their own rite. Believe, offended, and chloraseptic are all show casing his punchlines. Like home is a poppy dis to Donald trump. Untouchable the first half use actually garbage in my opinion but the second half is good. Framed is his return too relapse. I can understand the complaints of it not being consistent it definitely is an attempt to appeal too everyone. In my head is another good song similar to walk on water. The rapping is top notch.

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

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

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

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

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

    Overall a good offering and better than some of his more recent work    … Expand
  7. Midnightking
    Dec 15, 2017
    9
    Aside from perhaps, Need Me and Remind Me, I honestly can't think of a bad song on there. The occasional corny line is more than made up for with the lyrical fortitude of songs like Walk on Water, Untouchable,Arose, bad Husband or Castle. The production is very diverse, Mathers goes rapping on snares that are typical of trap music to rapping on a rock-rap beat on songs like Untouchable,Aside from perhaps, Need Me and Remind Me, I honestly can't think of a bad song on there. The occasional corny line is more than made up for with the lyrical fortitude of songs like Walk on Water, Untouchable,Arose, bad Husband or Castle. The production is very diverse, Mathers goes rapping on snares that are typical of trap music to rapping on a rock-rap beat on songs like Untouchable, for instance. His flow is similarly also similarly diversified. Overall a good album, some songs like Believe or River may take on or 2 listens to grow on you.… Expand
  8. MrMayhem
    Dec 27, 2017
    0
    This is the only Eminem I haven’t liked, it’s sad these brainwashed liberals want to defend a terrible album because they somehow believe the negativity is ONLY because of his need to talk about politics to get attention. It has way too many pop features, mostly terrible beats and is very repetitive. It does have a couple of good songs but not enough to warrant giving this a good review.This is the only Eminem I haven’t liked, it’s sad these brainwashed liberals want to defend a terrible album because they somehow believe the negativity is ONLY because of his need to talk about politics to get attention. It has way too many pop features, mostly terrible beats and is very repetitive. It does have a couple of good songs but not enough to warrant giving this a good review. Hopefully this will be his last album.… Expand
  9. bonyjose
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    cant understand the hate towards it, one of the best works of Eminem lately. The people are used to the medicocre pop cra*p for too long that they cant understand good music now, i guess thats why all the hate towards revival is coming from, again great album and he's still the GOAT! .
  10. 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 :(
  11. TheKillerNL
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This album is Awesome love it! Can't stop listening to Castle and Arose they are the best IMO Offended is faster than Rap god that's just insane! I dont know why ppl are hatin on it!
  12. sembarelds
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    This is a whole other side of eminem. A very different sound, i have seen people be mad about this album, and i understand why.. He has changed drastically but most of the tracks on here are very good, some even great. I did not expect Em and Ed to mix well, but they absolutely did. I love everything on here apart from chloraseptic. Thanks Em
  13. mohjbara
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    one of the worst albums i've ever heard in the history of rap and im not being biased omg this album suck and could have a better story plus better lyrics and at least have a connection between the song he's putting out as an "album" that talks about very different stuff
  14. BRBY
    Dec 17, 2017
    10
    Best album since Relapse. Theres something for every fan of Eminem on this album. You Like SSLP-TES Eminem? Its on here. Relapse-MMLP2 Eminem? Here too.
  15. 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
  16. beast62387
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    First off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and inFirst off, people need to learn that there is numbers between 0 and 10. To say that this album is a 0 aren't even giving credit to incredible master lyricist Em has shown consistently to be. True, this album could fall short of the expectations of many but I think this was truly an effort to appease too many. I've found something to like in many of the albums put out over the years, and in doing so I generally liked most of the songs since they showed a little bit of every side.

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

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

    Regardless I feel overall it's worth a listen, especially in an era where I feel like the lack of skill with lyrics is particularly lacking.    … Expand
  17. Adz166
    Dec 21, 2017
    10
    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us" Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is    People who know rap music know this is not a bad album, some of the reviews are ludicrous. It's like he once said himself:
    "We don't know a word to a verse, all we know is the chorus,
    ‘Cause the chorus repeats the same four words for us"

    Sums up what most people do when they listen to music, if you're going to listen to Eminem you need to listen properly. Those who think the album is bad I would recommended loading up the lyrics on Genius.com and then have your mind blown.    … Expand
  18. syhpay
    Dec 16, 2017
    8
    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place,    I am not Eminem's fan, but i always knew he is one of the coolest rappers. This album is everything i like in his music. Moderetely lyrical, aggressive and this emphasis on text, not instrumental, i think is best thing in this album.
    It's really cool, but i don't thinks i will listen to it much, only for a few songs, but all of the songs should be together, it's not 18 songs in one place, it's more like one song divided on pieces.    … Expand
  19. SchroederRock
    Dec 24, 2017
    6
    Rap's once-unstoppable force is now facing an identity crisis nearly two decades after he flashed onto the mainstream radar. Instead of being a true revival, this new album shows that Eminem isn't sure of who he is or what he's trying to do. It's neither a big political statement nor a cultural one. The jokes and jabs at whoever lands in Em's crosshairs are far and few between. To makeRap's once-unstoppable force is now facing an identity crisis nearly two decades after he flashed onto the mainstream radar. Instead of being a true revival, this new album shows that Eminem isn't sure of who he is or what he's trying to do. It's neither a big political statement nor a cultural one. The jokes and jabs at whoever lands in Em's crosshairs are far and few between. To make this tougher, the beats are only occasionally strong and memorable. "Believe", "Chloraseptic", "River", "Bad Husband", "In Your Head", "Castle" are the tracks that I think most people will get behind and make this album worth a listen. Cuts like "Nowhere Fast", "Like Home" and "Tragic Endings" might find limited appeal but two of those tracks are clearly trying to reproduce some of that "Love The Way You Lie" magic, without having much magic to offer. There are tracks that can be hard listens, such as "Untouchable" which features a tough beat & groove that is more likely to encourage listeners to move on long before the track finds some stride over 2-minutes in, which makes me wonder why anyone would bother going through 2 minutes of "blah" for almost 4 minutes of interesting rhymes and good flow with a much more enjoyable beat. "Walk On Water" may not be smart lead track, just because it's hook is wasted on a talent like Beyonce - it's a weak hook and a "meh" track that hasn't made me excited to turn this album over and start from the beginning. "Offended" is a flow flex, much like "Rap God" was, but with weaker effects that ends up being a 5 1/2 minute journey that reminds me that Eminem is super-talented but not always fun to listen to these days. "Remind Me" is a less-fun and less-clever "Bezerk" wannabe, sampling Joan Jett without much effect.

    If I'm being honest, I want to love and embrace Eminem as a current artist that holds the rap throne in a way that nobody else can. The fact is that Revival proves that he's just not adapting as well as he could be. Sometimes Eminem finds his flow and it often is found in cuts that feel very reminiscent of earlier era Eminem ("Believe", "Castle", "Bad Husband"). It's in those moments that I remember why he needs to stick around. His style, his approach that put him at the top isn't fatigued or outdated. Eminem needs to avoid the adaptation route and keep doing what he's good at. Use all the piano and slick beats he can. Be funny, be serious, be a little extra-offensive to prove a point. Make fight songs and bring in collaborators, but only if they're going to be as effective as they were on Recovery, which is Eminem's last great album that ended up being sandwiched by something so-so and something that was just a waste (Relapse). Because Eminem was so unique, his style and his craft have not been worn out yet. He's got another banger album in him and he's got something to say, he just can't get lost in his endeavors. When he's on, he's crushing everyone in the game. When he's off, he's skippable.    … Expand
  20. jeremy38
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    Je mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pasJe mets 10 pour contre balancer avec les 0 qui le valent pasdu tout, je mettrais un bon 8/10 à l'album pour sa lyricalité et sa sincérité, la qualité de certains sons qui sont juste magistraux. Cependant l'album a de gros défauts, qui faut absolument que corrige eminem, arrête d'avoir autant de featuring, fais tes couplets toi-même et éloigne toi de Rick Rubin, votre alchimie n'est pas bonne. Assez de cette combinaison Rap/Rock, elle n'est pas nécessaire, sur des sons comme Believe, Framed, Castle, Arose tu frôles la perfection. Je crois toujours en toi Eminem, tu es toujours autant sincère et tu mets toujours autant tes tripes dans tes sons, merci pour ta carrière.… Expand
  21. abrahamjmr
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This may not be his best album but it's indeed a great body of work. This will probably turn into a cult classic just like Relapse did. Tracks like Nowhere Fast, Heat, Remind Me and Believe are among the highs on the effort.
  22. Igor_Ferreira
    Jan 9, 2018
    4
    One more work below average. It is not as frightening as some want to paint, but it is rather weak. It's a bad record, limited and fake. Save yourself some exceptions but nothing that saves the album. It is an endless collapse. The collaborations are even with good names, like Skylar Gray, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, etc ...

    The tracks themselves even have a personal, critical and    One more work below average. It is not as frightening as some want to paint, but it is rather weak. It's a bad record, limited and fake. Save yourself some exceptions but nothing that saves the album. It is an endless collapse. The collaborations are even with good names, like Skylar Gray, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé, etc ...

    The tracks themselves even have a personal, critical and cooler weight, but that does not bring quality to the song. I highlight Castle, as the most listener song on the record. No more low-level production, weak refrains and the rest, criticism of US President Donald Trump.

    Expect more of a great rappers from history and one of the icons of the 00's.    … Expand
  23. Iskorka
    Jan 7, 2018
    2
    I can say "It's not hip-hop, it's pop" about Recovery, which is awful, but Revival isn't like this, it's just a piece of garbage. There's a lot of awful mainstream trap-like **** and when the song is not an awful mainstream trap-like **** it's a freaking audio book. There's a few "not this bad" songs and one OK song (Castle), all the others are just a purification of ****
  24. Anonymous_2
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Great album overall. Not the best work of eminem but not the worst either. Great replay value
  25. sachith08
    Dec 22, 2017
    9
    Em has always been political, Em has always been controversial. People says this is not good because they are only here for songs like Love the way you lie or Monster. They are the people most likely to skip songs searching for some hip beat and chart topping songs, but not for the meaning and the reality.
  26. ntwinters10
    Dec 23, 2017
    7
    I thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and the composition was intriguing. Also, some great features by Pink, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Phresher, Beyonce, and X Ambassadors. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for a fun, musicallyI thought that this was a fun album to listen to. Yes, the rhymes aren't the most intelligent, but the beats can be pretty sick and the composition was intriguing. Also, some great features by Pink, Skylar Grey, Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Ed Sheeran, Phresher, Beyonce, and X Ambassadors. Certainly not for everyone, but definitely worth the purchase if you're looking for a fun, musically interesting album.… Expand
  27. NeedleBanger
    Dec 16, 2017
    0
    Seriously, what is this crap?! Just awful. This is literally the most mainstream corporate crap I've ever heard, every single song is horrible. Nice duets with the industry's "elite" pop stars Em! The next album is sure to have collaborations with Miley Cyrus & Bieber. Why am I even surprised, Eminem is pretty much as "pop" as it gets these days. Every single song on this crap album isSeriously, what is this crap?! Just awful. This is literally the most mainstream corporate crap I've ever heard, every single song is horrible. Nice duets with the industry's "elite" pop stars Em! The next album is sure to have collaborations with Miley Cyrus & Bieber. Why am I even surprised, Eminem is pretty much as "pop" as it gets these days. Every single song on this crap album is 100% tailored for urban radio stations to play on loop day after day after day after day... It's repulsive.… Expand
  28. bleboy28
    Dec 21, 2017
    4
    Eminem this is probably the worst album you have made stop this pop gay **** and do more old eminem i know that you have to do what you feel like is good for you now thats right but GOD DAMN THIS IS TRASH now keep in mind that i love eminem he is one of the best rappers of all time but this is not good man just stop with the medical ****
  29. Touchking
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores albúns do ano. Parcerias perfeitas e músicas muito fortes. Ele veio para dominar. E para quem não gosta, atura ou surta.
  30. JakeJakobson
    Dec 16, 2017
    3
    Eminem used to be a great rapper and he still is but his time is over. I do not see a way how he could influence the scene like he used to in his 30's and I do not think it is his approach anymore. He is rapping for fun not because he want to achieve anything. Sadly, you can hear that.
  31. Danila12
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow! Just wow! REVIVAL is the most strong Eminem’s work since The Eminem Show or Recovery! There are Eminem, Slim Shady and Marshall Mathers together. Speechless. Thank You, Em! 99/100… Expand
  32. kayhamed
    Dec 15, 2017
    4
    In my opinion eminem is not himself anymore.one thing is so clear for me that he is under strong influence of kendrick lamar & that's what made him too far from himself. witout that, he's rapping style seems never-developing & no changes in it since his career begining.
  33. YT_Guyyy
    Dec 15, 2017
    1
    I have not been the slightest bit excited ever since the mediocre whine that is Walk On Water was released. The song seems incredibly robotic and manufactured as well as boring, which isn't helped by Eminem sounding like he has a 15 inch **** up his ass. Then the second single, Untouchable, came out, and I was even less hyped. It has a good hook, a pretty interesting message, but Eminem isI have not been the slightest bit excited ever since the mediocre whine that is Walk On Water was released. The song seems incredibly robotic and manufactured as well as boring, which isn't helped by Eminem sounding like he has a 15 inch **** up his ass. Then the second single, Untouchable, came out, and I was even less hyped. It has a good hook, a pretty interesting message, but Eminem is INCREDIBLY condescending about it.

    Oh and why did this need to be 80 minutes? The album is such a borefest. It's taken me the whole day just to get through it. Even the hyped-up songs like Untouchable and Remind Me, the latter being effectively an incredibly poor and cheesy version of Berzerk, are boring in terms of lyrics or they just fizzle out intentionally.

    I could go on and on and on and on, but I have limited time and characters so here's a TL;DR:
    The album's boring and Eminem can't write proper lyrics to save his life anymore. The songs are all boring.    … Expand
  34. 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
  35. maasvlak
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can'tThis is actually one of Eminem's best album so far. Very deep and very hip hop. Like hip hop is and always was supposed to be. The negative reaviews seem to come from people who put the most value on beats and beats only, not the message of the songs. The beats on revival are actually good, some better than the other ones, very interesting. They fit the stories Eminem is telling. I can't really understand why people only think of Eminem from years back and comparing now with the past. Back in the days.. back in the days coca cola had a different taste as well. Times are changed, people change, put yourself in the perspective. Eminem is one of few artists that are positively growing and make beautiful things. This is modern poetry, this is modern music art. This is Hop Hop. Eminem and everyone who worked on this album, thank you. Respect.… Expand
  36. guitarmaniac004
    Dec 18, 2017
    1
    This album was a heartless cash grab. The least he could have done when releasing an album with a very very popular set of artists to work with, was actually give them some decent material. Also that diarrhea line... wtf. Worst album he's produced without a doubt. He should just retire his career. This is a big pile of shameful, steaming **** Good lord!
  37. upmysleeves
    Dec 21, 2017
    3
    Eminem hugely disappoints with his new release, but what else was anticipated? Firstly, with 2 leading singles, "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water" that have Eminem trying to be conscious and political but coming of as corny and way too pop-y. Secondly, seeing the tracklist and Eminem's features was worrying, to say the least. We have artists like Ed Sheeran and Pink coming on a supposedlyEminem hugely disappoints with his new release, but what else was anticipated? Firstly, with 2 leading singles, "Untouchable" and "Walk On Water" that have Eminem trying to be conscious and political but coming of as corny and way too pop-y. Secondly, seeing the tracklist and Eminem's features was worrying, to say the least. We have artists like Ed Sheeran and Pink coming on a supposedly conscious hip hop album. Then there's Eminem's obsession with female singers singing his hooks, a "gimmick" he hasn't given up on in years. Then we have this album's production. Honestly, Eminem should have went with Dr Dre like the old days, Rubin's production style is kind of dated and doesn't work with the mindset that Eminem had coming into this album. With a few actually good tracks here and there and some vintage Eminem lyrics, that actually prevent me from giving this album a lower score.… Expand
  38. Soul_Intent
    Dec 16, 2017
    7
    Best album since Eminem Show to me.Revival contains music for everyone and that's why it is better than his last three albums but from the other hand many people didn't get enough their type of Marshall's music so they leave mixed or bad reviews.I hope that Revival won't be underrated as much as MMLP2 though
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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.
  43. 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.
  44. hydrolokk
    Dec 15, 2017
    1
    you turned from 'great rapper' to '16 year olds with soundclouds can make this'. you really did not do anything good here. even not comparing you to your old self, this is dry. nothing new, nothing special. i would literally listen to every lil pump song 15 times over than this album again
  45. therealbear
    Dec 21, 2017
    8
    As always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what heAs always, his albums have good production. The beats are made perfectly for what he wants to express. More to the point, this album is not one of those albums that rappers are making this days...and i mean the exploit of fans by today's rappers who use easy to make beats and the same sound,vibe and lyrics with every song they do. This album is straight forward, you can understand what he feels , he is not mumbling non sense, and as usual the flawless delivering of those top lyrics. And he did a lil' bit of something for everybody on this one. That's why i recommend this album without thinking twice.… Expand
  46. zEnppuu
    Dec 23, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not the best work of eminem, but not the worst either. Would have been nearly close to perfection without all the featured singers in this album, and personally I didn't like what he did with the music in songs like heat and in your head, that just killed the vibe for me. But lyrically this album is full of great songs that keep getting better as play them over again and it has great replay value too.… Expand
  47. Magicn
    Jan 5, 2018
    3
    I don't like it is one of his worst albums, I can not believe he was all these years doing nothing to throw this s**t now!
  48. 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
  49. 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
  50. hjclouds
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    It's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think aIt's a great album if you want to listen to some new songs from Eminem , "Yeah the only rapper you can't even think of beating on a stage if he has a mic and you have one to fight with words ? ", so if you want some auto tuned lyrical **** , this is not it . People have their own ways of defining hiphop and different music styles ,this is not pop or half rap music , and if you think a rap song about a person's ego , drugs , chains and money ,women etc etc good music ? that's the same old crap and when it comes to hiphop, now there's a world full of people who loves music , specially hiphop , rap music . and from a long time , only one I could listen and got even closer to Eminem's justice to lyric and rap was Kendrick. that's the one I guy made me listen to a complete album from years after Eminem . so if you are looking for some lyrically and musically great mix of rap songs . there's the rap god brings his Raw , Deep , Emotional , 'life as most of us know it " moments to life lyrically and musically in his own awesome creative ways as he always does ! . Love the album .… Expand
  51. 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
  52. 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.
  53. Comrade_Critic
    Jan 5, 2018
    10
    It triggered the Trump trash and that's good enough for me. Em can still piss off the establishment, and we need it now more than ever.
  54. Joel_Freecheck
    Dec 16, 2017
    6
    The real revelation with this album is that Eminem is no longer the 2000s shock rapper you fell in love with. He has matured in both vision and flow, resulting in a "beautiful mess" of some sorts. The lows are bad, including the abysmal Pink collab and horribly sampled "Framed", but "River" is bound for chart glory and the album closes with enough strength to merit a positive score.
  55. VenomBeatz
    Sep 26, 2019
    0
    I love Eminem, but god this is hella bad. I want to love this, but I just can't..
  56. nootnoot
    Dec 15, 2017
    0
    Objectively, this is an awful album. I literally made an account just so I could come here and say this. I want a refund. Some of the beats are alright, but the rhymes were basically as if written by a third grader. No more talent, no more skill, what happened em? You dried up now?
  57. 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.
  58. KripBop
    Dec 16, 2017
    10
    This is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from drThis is definetly eminems best album since recovery however a better and more illterated lbum with emotion and improved lyrics etc. Only the guest disaapoint apart from ed sheeran with his amazing lyrics and vocal and guest, PHresher, beyonce and alicia key. The album also featured solo em tracks again memorable and good but production is here and there but one production from dr dre??????? Trash. Also where is kendrick lamar or 2 chainz please a deluxe edition come so we can see this for fruition… Expand
  59. Daniel1234532
    Dec 15, 2017
    10
    É uma luz em um cenário tão nebuloso da política e o rap, traçando um paralelo entre os dois sem o medo de arriscar, posicionar, e ser incrível em Story-telling e padrões de rima. Álbum controverso, que vai causar reações mistas, bem polarizadas.
    Eu, bem, estou do lado do GOAT, e tive e estou tendo um experiência incrível com o projeto. E quanto a você?
  60. garywinthorpe
    Dec 15, 2017
    6
    Album started out well enough but was disappointing towards the end. Overall an average album. Em came in with some nice verses but his flow was lackluster at parts and underwhelming in the overall context of the album. Some songs were bad but for the most part the album was okay. Features were good, nothing special but ok.
  61. Music_Observer
    Dec 21, 2017
    6
    Eminem’s talent with rhyming and flow is obviously present in most cases, but it certainly can’t carry a long work like this on its own, and the flat beats, annoying countermelodies, and lackluster musical ideas did no complimenting and twiddled this down to only a sliver of worth. My Score: 105/180 (Okay) = 5.8/10
  62. HiMyNamesEthan
    Jan 15, 2018
    6
    6/10 Reaping with political topics and distastfull lines, Eminem remains controversal, but not in the way we've always loved him to be.

    Ok, Eminem has aged, and its very obvious, but I was expecting a little better than this - Jay-Z is about 5 years older than Em, and he came back with one of the best albums this year and one of the best in his own discography! Eminem's very ambitious    6/10 Reaping with political topics and distastfull lines, Eminem remains controversal, but not in the way we've always loved him to be.

    Ok, Eminem has aged, and its very obvious, but I was expecting a little better than this - Jay-Z is about 5 years older than Em, and he came back with one of the best albums this year and one of the best in his own discography! Eminem's very ambitious flow is back, and that's refreshing, but the lyrics are very poor and cringeworthy. Not only that, but the topics and themes Em rushes through are very risky, especially in the very childish persona he gives off on his music. While Eminem has developed a reputation of being goofy and funny, he still holds that today, so its hard to take him serious at all on this album. Some of the tracks are not that bad, though his hooks are very painful to the ears. I've enjoyed some of the funnier punchlines, among the sea of very mediocre ones. The production is also very mediocre and a little bit dated, making it a bit hard to listen to as well. Overall, Eminem has a good flow, very mediocre lyrics and production, and poor taste in this album.    … Expand
  63. Connorcox1997
    Mar 14, 2019
    5
    Revival is one of the worst albums that Eminem has put together and the biggest disappointing albums coming from an Eminem fan. But there are some highlights on the album, but there are also a lot of lowlights on the album. Like for example on the song "Need Me" ft Pink the song is basically a Pink song that could have been on Pinks project, which was one of the worst songs on the album.Revival is one of the worst albums that Eminem has put together and the biggest disappointing albums coming from an Eminem fan. But there are some highlights on the album, but there are also a lot of lowlights on the album. Like for example on the song "Need Me" ft Pink the song is basically a Pink song that could have been on Pinks project, which was one of the worst songs on the album. Some of the features on this album are pop artists and only one rapper on the album. Some features I do like like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Skylar Grey, and Kehlani do a pretty good job at the hooks. While other artists like Ed Sheeran and Phresher(which I never heard of him before until now) who has his a verse on one song is ok. There are way too many rock samples productions on the album, which I don't mind rock sample, but putting way too many rock samples is not my cup of tea. Overall this is one of Eminem's Revival is a huge disappointment of 2017.… Expand
  64. SHantanubhati_3
    May 19, 2019
    6
    This album is over hated its actually decent. Lyrically being amazing there were some good hooks some were bad the production was actually good people are trashing its production first no reason
    There were some really good songs like walk on water, believe arose and there were some really bad songs like heat, offended
  65. Shenossih
    Mar 24, 2020
    10
    His least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get theHis least great project to date. WTF WAS HE DOING ON THIS? MAKING POP SONGS?? The lyrics were there, though not as strong as before. The subject matter was there, though not rapped about as well as it should have been. I honestly hate this album but it's not trash. It's better than a lot of 2017 releases (not in the best album conversation tho). I'll give it a 10 just to help get the ratings higher because It deserves more than 6.2.… Expand
  66. tommcgoatald
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    Wow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is trulyWow. Just wow. Words cannot describe how fantastic of a musician Marshall Mathers has been throughout his entire career. He is without a doubt the most consistent musical act to ever walk the planet, as this the 9th 10/10 that he has released throughout his career. How he has managed to stay relevant for as long as he has, while not sacrificing any lyrical or sonic talent is truly incredible. As stated previously, he sacrifices no lyrical content with this release, as shown with such lines as "That booty is heavy duty, like diarrhea". Truly mesmerizing. But most of all, with this release, I'm glad to see that Marshall hasn't fallen into the abyss of the mumble (c)rap industry, along with the only real rappers out right now, like NF, Tom McDonald, Hopsin and Logic. Most rappers these days focus on the topics of drugs, sex, violence, and misogyny, while good Christian rappers like NF and Tom "keep it real", NF writing more motivational and uplifting music, and Tom "spitting facts" during all of his tracks. All in all, this was a great project, shining through the absolute **** surrounding it known as "modern-day hiphop"… Expand
  67. belzebu
    Nov 20, 2022
    8
    I was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it wasI was a revival hater when it came out but recently, i've listened to it again and i gotta say that this album is underrated af. most of the people just listen for fun and don't get the depth of some lyrics. castle, arose, river and framed are great songs. it's a pity that there are also songs like need me with pink, that **** is awful never want to hear it again, but overall, it was really good for me after listening to it twice… Expand
  68. Lambo442
    Mar 17, 2018
    10
    It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression.It seems like Em is experimenting with some of his flow and rhythmic style and people aren't used to it. Take a couple of listens and you'll start to appreciate how incredible the artistry is and how original this is. Nothing else like it. Em is always trying to be different. He could rap the same way if he wanted to but a true artist is always looking for different forms of expression. The production is top notch too, love it.… Expand
  69. tonto
    Jul 30, 2021
    5
    It's not terrible but none of the songs are really worth listening to repeatedly. Eminem raps in his more contemporary style. Definitely one of Eminem's weaker albums, maybe his low point. Too many features from pop musicians and no standout singles that are bangers.
  70. flametail23
    Jul 13, 2019
    3
    A very disappointing album with only a few genuinely good tracks. These being 'Castle' 'Framed' and 'Offended'. A bland beat selection and too many damn pop features are two of this album's most glaring problems.
  71. Bobtinin
    Jan 17, 2019
    7
    'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs'Revival' is not even close to Eminem's best album, but it's still decent. The thing is, with an artist like Eminem, his worst work (which in my opinion is Encore) is still something worth listening to. I think songs like "Walk On Water", "River", "Believe", "Framed", "Like Home", "Tragic Endings", "Remind Me", and "Castle/Arose" were all highlights of this album. I think there are songs on here which cater to different sections of his fanbase, which always turns out terribly unfortunately. I think the real reason why this album was so panned is because he alienated half of his fans by telling them to go to hell if they supported President Trump, and because the ad campaign behind it was not very effective. As to why it was panned by critics, it honestly beats me. I do find it funny that the social justice critics didn't come to Eminem's defense when he was talking about legitimate issues with America's politics and racial inequalities. I guess they're still triggered about his edgy lyrics from the past. Most of the users who are leaving bad reviews on the album probably have an issue with the production and choice of beats, and honestly that's my biggest issue. Some of the beats were a little too bland, and Rick Rubin's production was horrible. But to rate this album a 0 is ******* ridiculous, and I'm tempted to give a score of 10 just to offset those morons. Ultimately, this album feels like a less impressive version of Recovery, and I hope he does less pop features in the future, and returns to rapping over legendary Dr. Dre beats. Overall, my final score is between a 7 and 7.5, thanks for reading!… Expand
  72. EricDean
    Mar 17, 2018
    1
    Eminem's Revival is anything but. If you like this musical era of plain boring pop music you'll like this album, however if you are a fan of rap I recommend you steer clear. This album is full of "guest appearances" that make up a majority of the music interjected by uninspired and poorly executed lyrics on behalf of Eminem. Chloraseptic is hailed as the best song by some apologists but isEminem's Revival is anything but. If you like this musical era of plain boring pop music you'll like this album, however if you are a fan of rap I recommend you steer clear. This album is full of "guest appearances" that make up a majority of the music interjected by uninspired and poorly executed lyrics on behalf of Eminem. Chloraseptic is hailed as the best song by some apologists but is utterly awful. Phresher is awful in this song and the point of the song is to mock rappers using the Triplet Flow. How does Eminem do this? Does he use clever lyrics to destroy them? Does he out rap them by proving the Triplet Flow outdated or simple? No he simply raps in triplets. It baffles my mind that this album received any positive reviews.… Expand
  73. jeffr2590
    Apr 22, 2018
    7
    A bad Eminem album is still better than many other albums that are made every year. With that said, this is a pretty bad Eminem Album. It has its moments, but it feels 20 minutes too long. It feels like a better version of Relapse, but it's much closer to Relapse than any of his other work.
  74. nikoziko
    Feb 17, 2018
    4
    IT Suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuucks xDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD
  75. Jarody
    Feb 18, 2018
    3
    This Album just proves that Eminem has lost his touch as a rapper. It is clear that he still has talent, but the underlying truth is that almost every track on this album sounds the same, none of these tracks have anything that would make them memorable.
    Favourite Tracks: Walk on Water, Bad Husband
    Least Favourite Tracks: Untouchable, Remind Me, Framed, Heat, Offended, Need Me, Castle
  76. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    2
    A painful listen with unbearable performances from Eminem. He's a corny, watered down, and overall horrendous version of himself on this record. The reason it isn't a 0 or 1 is because of a couple passable verses and a couple really good features (Beyonce and Ed Sheeran).
  77. MalcolmE
    Dec 6, 2018
    5
    Does this album sound like something that belongs in 2017/2018? No. Does it have good production? Nah. Does it have good lyrics? Going by Eminem's standards? Then hell no. But is it enjoyable? Yeah, it got its moments. Walk On Water is a fantastic opening track. Bad Husbands got great heartfelt verses (but a trash hook). Remind me is so bad so it becomes good and Castle and Arose is anDoes this album sound like something that belongs in 2017/2018? No. Does it have good production? Nah. Does it have good lyrics? Going by Eminem's standards? Then hell no. But is it enjoyable? Yeah, it got its moments. Walk On Water is a fantastic opening track. Bad Husbands got great heartfelt verses (but a trash hook). Remind me is so bad so it becomes good and Castle and Arose is an amazing outro. Sure it got some bad tracks like Heat and Need Me and Tragic Endings sounds like a demo outtake from Recovery. But is it a terrible album? No, I don't think so. I think it got it's moments and is actually quite solid overall.

    Favorite Tracks: Walk On Water, Believe, Arose

    Least Favorite Tracks: Heat, Need Me    … Expand
  78. CSA
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sounds different like any other Eminem solo projects. Too much rock influence, too many guest hooks. That doesn't mean it's bad though. All of the guest hooks had great replay value and all of them were catchy as hell. Samples like "I Love Rock N Roll" and "Zombie" awesomely used and yet we get to hear a lot different types of flows and different sides of Eminem through out the album. Album sounds very cohesive and actually flows greatly from song to song. Starting as Em questioning and doubting himself (Walk on Water), then, suddenly starts to rip it apart with songs like (Believe and Choloraseptic). Castle & Arose might be the best concepts Em has ever did in his career. Must listen album.

    By the way, after going back to the album 2 years later, I gotta say it's still a good effort. It's 7/10 or something but I just gave it full 10 points just to equalize all the hater ratings. You might not like it but if you call any album with such songs as Castle & Arose on, you're an hater.    … Expand
  79. minimumhatred
    Jun 16, 2018
    5
    On very first listen I had felt like this album was a 7.5/10 and figured it was really solid, but within a few weeks of that review I really regretted it so I am redoing it now even if it is quite late. This album has some highlights and Em is attempting to do something positive with this platform but overall it is a very dissapointing listen. There are some highlight tracks like Walk onOn very first listen I had felt like this album was a 7.5/10 and figured it was really solid, but within a few weeks of that review I really regretted it so I am redoing it now even if it is quite late. This album has some highlights and Em is attempting to do something positive with this platform but overall it is a very dissapointing listen. There are some highlight tracks like Walk on Water, Believe, Castle, Framed & Arose but also tracks that are painfully mediocre like Chloraseptic, Offended and River to terrible songs like Bad Husband, Tragic Endings, Untouchable, Remind Me and Heat. I think what really dissapointed me the most was that overall there were moments of promise. The biggest issue for me is the absence of Dr. Dre who has mixed so many of Eminem's albums, you think he could atleast hire a competent mixer for this project but whoever mixed this album should be blacklisted from the music industry jesus **** christ the mixing is terrible. Overall a 5.5/10 because there were tracks I love but the ones that are really bad are really bad.… Expand
  80. Tarick17
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    So when Eminem stops dying his hair blonde and stops using a lot of gay slurs in his songs, his music becomes dull and unlistenable according to these stupid critics. This album was amazing because it shows the mature side of Eminem.
  81. PaulYordan
    Sep 14, 2018
    7
    It's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfullIt's not his best album but it's not his worst. This album has many songs really interesting such as river, castle and Arose. Also, Remind Me, Framed and Heat are pretty funy. I understand that people was expecting more from the same artist that create " The Marshall Mathers LP" but times changes and people do not stay in the top forever. Despite some bad lyrics and beats and some awfull songs, this album is way better that all the nonsense garbage music that is around now days.… Expand
  82. CORNROWKENNY
    May 13, 2018
    2
    This is probably Eminems worst album, which is saying a lot. There is no coherence in terms of lyrical content or production except for both being mostly awful.
    The Rick Rubin rock tracks are terrible, the samples are lazy and many beats sound like demos. There are desperate attempts to make a hit, but they sound like pop songs from around 2010. It's like Recovery, but even lazier.    This is probably Eminems worst album, which is saying a lot. There is no coherence in terms of lyrical content or production except for both being mostly awful.
    The Rick Rubin rock tracks are terrible, the samples are lazy and many beats sound like demos. There are desperate attempts to make a hit, but they sound like pop songs from around 2010. It's like Recovery, but even lazier. There's a lot of terrible Eminem singing too.
    The lyrics are often cringeworthy (there are so many terrible punchlines), and there is almost nothing new thematically. Eminem raps about failed relationships, his past drug abuse, being a serial killer, how great he is and occasionally about politics (there isn't nearly as much political stuff on this album as some people claim). Been there, done that. His anti trump hymn is well intentioned, but it brings nothing new to the table and fails to be as biting as his BET freestyle. It's to concerned with being a radio pop hit (which it failed to become).
    The only highiights are the lead single and opening track "Walk on Water", which finds Eminem struggling with his own expectations and those of fans and critics. To bad this humble stance he takes is pointless, since there is so much "I'm the best"-talk on the rest of the album. The other tracks worth listening to close the album out. "Castle" and "Arose" are about Eminems near fatal overdose, and even though we've heard him tell this story a lot by now, the tracks are well crafted and quite touching. They also sound like they belong on the same album, unlike the majority of the songs on here.
    The Rest of "Revival" is just unfocused, badly written and badly produced. One can only wonder why Eminem, on of the best MC's ever, insists on making these poppy albums that sound like they were recorded a decade ago. Without being mastered. It's not like he needs the money or anything, and album sales show that this isn't even what the people want.
    "Revival" sounds like Eminem didn't even really try, and if he did, he's really out of touch with his audience and hip hop in general.    … Expand
  83. ilikeb00bies
    Feb 9, 2018
    10
    pretty good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  84. isaacb263
    Jan 12, 2018
    5
    This album has grown on me - a bit. But not enough for me to say it's a good album. I think he is still killing it lyrically, but no Eminem fan wants to hear pop features and this flow he has been on since 2011 or so. Fans want the Eminem we got on Castle, Offended, and Framed, which makes this album frustrating - he clearly still has it. But the production, mixing, features, andThis album has grown on me - a bit. But not enough for me to say it's a good album. I think he is still killing it lyrically, but no Eminem fan wants to hear pop features and this flow he has been on since 2011 or so. Fans want the Eminem we got on Castle, Offended, and Framed, which makes this album frustrating - he clearly still has it. But the production, mixing, features, and occasionally, lyrics make this album overall a chore. There are bright moments, but not enough to enjoy it as an album… Expand
  85. GarrettR
    Jan 21, 2020
    6
    Severely underrated album. The hate was to be expected when he split his fan base with the BET cypher and his anti-Trump remarks, but the album itself was much better than expected.

    This album has something for all of his fans, if you enjoyed something from all of his eras, you're going to enjoy the majority of this album. Bottom line; do yourself a favor, listen to the album    Severely underrated album. The hate was to be expected when he split his fan base with the BET cypher and his anti-Trump remarks, but the album itself was much better than expected.

    This album has something for all of his fans, if you enjoyed something from all of his eras, you're going to enjoy the majority of this album.

    Bottom line; do yourself a favor, listen to the album yourself before basing your opinion off of the critic's responses.    … Expand
  86. fdanLencom
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    One of his best albums ever. He tried to combine all of his albums in this one. Love it very much!!!
    Castle and Arose are masterpieces
  87. LeadOxide
    Jan 29, 2018
    4
    Bad production, bad sampling, some awful bars and overall interesting song topics. Eminem still manages to be entertaining on a handful of songs here (Walk on water, Chloraseptic, River, Framed, Castle) but the rest are all pretty sub par.
  88. EdenIsNotHere
    Feb 4, 2018
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Your booty is heavy duty like diarrhea."
    "You got buns, I got aspergers."
    "I’m swimmin’ in that Egyptian river, ’cause I’m in denial/ Say I don’t eat **** but I got a ****-eatin’ grin when I smile."

    I'll say it short: I love MMLP, TES and SSLP, even some moments on Recovery and Encore, but this is unbereable. I like "Walk on Water" until I heard the rest of the album, because it's filled with trashy lyrics, an HORRIBLE production from Rick Rubin with overblown and lifeless sounds, ultra-lazy samples and trashy, horrible performances, cheap melodrama and more of Eminem's weaknesses executed in the most poorly way possible. Probably his worst produced and recorded album to date. You will think with Walk on Water he'll redeem himself with this album and his name in the past, but no. It's a 2008 pop-rock-rap-ballad record released in 2017. And I don't even mention his monotone, weak, boring and lifeless flow that sound like a robot who's learning what emotions are. This album sucks.

    FAV TRACKS: Walk on Water, parts of Chloraseptic, Framed (except that horrendous hook), parts of Offended, Castle.

    WORST TRACKS: THE REST.    … Expand
  89. emotional12
    Feb 1, 2018
    10
    I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!I like it!
  90. EMINM
    Feb 4, 2018
    10
    STRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. IfSTRAIGHT OUTTA FIRE..!! All those fukers who are saying this album sucks need to clean their mutha'fukin ears...!!! They either Trump supporters or some lil **** (if you know what i mean). I love this album album it's on repeat. All of them from 1 to 19.It's hard to tell but notables are -Believe,Framed,Chloraseptic,In your head,Castle,Arose,offended,Nowhere Fast i just fukin love them. If you still think it's not good just give them a listen out of hate or any grudge. This is something which most albums are not or actually none are and that- Lyrically meaningful with some real moves and lines. Just listen yourself. He's the Rap GOD and all will be.Love you EMINEM.… Expand
  91. ChrisSoTru
    Feb 26, 2018
    2
    First and foremost, if you're looking for an authentic rap album, get ready to be disappointed.

    Eminem, obviously, is one of the highest ranked rappers of all-time, surpassing those in the rap game with powerful, yet casually controversial lyrics. Post-Encore Eminem had changed up his style to a more serious and concrete tone, and left many rap fans in awe from his last project, TMMLP    First and foremost, if you're looking for an authentic rap album, get ready to be disappointed.

    Eminem, obviously, is one of the highest ranked rappers of all-time, surpassing those in the rap game with powerful, yet casually controversial lyrics. Post-Encore Eminem had changed up his style to a more serious and concrete tone, and left many rap fans in awe from his last project, TMMLP 2. In his album, Eminem gets personal and talks more in-depth with his drug abuse and the impact it left upon Marshall himself, and his family, while taking some personal shots at the POTUS Donald Trump, and sneaking in some tracks that were very "Shady-like" , much to the contradiction of literally everything that Eminem tried to somewhat show us.

    Overall, this album is a mess. A bunch of collaborations featuring a variety of soft-core pop stars to make rather tired out music. It is unsure what purpose this album holds. Judging from the cover, it's supposed to be a political album? A political album that has Em convert back to Slim Shady and tries to cover his other dirty laundry? The album is equivalent to hearing your grandfather ramble on one subject, and inconsistently switching back and forth with the unexpected.

    It is odd seeing Eminem desperately adapt the triple-flow that is dominating the rap game to this date. We've known him for being a creator in the rap game, whether it'd be his hard-hitting sound or his pace on the mic skills. This album is effortless, and tries too hard to get along with the recent demographic of the new generation. It does not help that Dr. Dre has only done around 30 seconds of production on the final product. To have Rick Rubin continue sampling rock into a rap track on a confusing album like this is bound for disaster.

    The light I see upon this album is the vocals from the talents addressed earlier. They are without a doubt efficient when it comes to singing, but I just do not like the oversaturation of them in this tougher genre. You can make a great Eminem album with Skylar Grey, but do not force-feed us with Ed Sheeran and more P!nk. I also found interest on the honest discussions towards Eminems family and his struggle to recuperate after his drug abuse The seriousness of Eminem's personal life is a serious factor that made him so renowned, and that is what carried the second half of this project.

    Sadly, there was too much going on, and too much contradiction against what a real Eminem album should be. As bad as this album was, Eminem should not be doubted if he dares try again in the near future.    … Expand
  92. MilesW1998
    Apr 9, 2018
    4
    Eminem makes a long-awaited return since his last album from 2013 with his biggest disappointment yet. While some songs have their charm like River, and Walk On Water, most of the album suffers from generic and boring production, weird and awkward samples from other songs, cringey and cheesy lyrics, and guest verses that range from okay to downright despicable.
  93. SlimSlim
    Mar 23, 2018
    10
    Revival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it'sRevival is an amazing album. The sole reason why Revival is a must-listen is that regardless of what is in nowadays, Eminem is still an ingenious lyricist at the top of his game. The production and features are also great enough and in line with what is needed to be heard at 2018! Unfortunately some critics are stuck in a 2000s' time portal! Eminem has grown up as an artist and it's pointless and stupid to rap like he's in his twenties or thirties! What's more, name one rapper who has achieved as much as he has! None. Go pick it up and a couple of years from now, this **** would be considered illmatic! Eminem has stood the test of time and Revival is strongly recommended to anyone who knows what rap is about!… Expand
  94. skaylez
    Mar 25, 2018
    5
    Eminems rhyme scheme is still on point but his choppy deliver can get annoying. He still has talented story telling songs like castle but half the songs are trash or forgettable but never the less Eminem is one of the if not the GOAT.
  95. michaelbozas
    Jun 24, 2018
    6
    I mean it was fine. The first half of the album I can easily say that I disliked, with the only track really liking being River, which is my favourite song featured in revival. It may be because of the story conveyed through the song, or the great hook by Ed Sheeran, but I to be honest love that song. Now the album gets kinda better after the track "Bad Husband". From there till the endI mean it was fine. The first half of the album I can easily say that I disliked, with the only track really liking being River, which is my favourite song featured in revival. It may be because of the story conveyed through the song, or the great hook by Ed Sheeran, but I to be honest love that song. Now the album gets kinda better after the track "Bad Husband". From there till the end the album is a more solid, with the exceptions being the god-awful "Heat" with the unbearable country music and "Castle" with one of the most uninteresting chorus in the entire album. Now except "River", the other songs that I like are "Framed", which I have liked more and more as I've listened it, taking in account that I thought that the chorus was laughable the first time I've heard it and now believing that that was the point. I also liked "Tragic Endings" and found "Nowhere Fast" quite underrated. Yes I was not a big fan of "Walk on Water" as I thought it was kinda dumb.
    What I noticed is that my favourite songs except River and Framed are the ones that feature other artists and it became obvious that I got quickly tired of Eminem in this album and that may be why so many other singers were involved. But still, I didn't hate myself listening to it and I would give it a light 6/10.    … Expand
  96. C_dot
    May 22, 2019
    2
    Eminem becomes everything he hates on this album. He is washed up, making nothing but poor pop tracks and rapping about Trump on the whole album. He shoots for To Pimp A Butterfly, but instead creates a heaping pile of garbage.
  97. M64
    Jul 23, 2018
    4
    A disappointing album, with many bad lines, basic rhyming, and poor production. Only around 4 tracks of the nearly 20 tracks can be considered good.
  98. jeddi222
    Jun 30, 2018
    6
    eminem's charm is a presence in this album. tracks "walk on water", "castle/arose" were heartwarming. and the concept that eminem can handle very well. but the production and music was the let down on this album. wrong choice of decisions, awful hooks. and even the track "need me" not even an em track. but there's still a room of improvement after this. it's just really predictable thateminem's charm is a presence in this album. tracks "walk on water", "castle/arose" were heartwarming. and the concept that eminem can handle very well. but the production and music was the let down on this album. wrong choice of decisions, awful hooks. and even the track "need me" not even an em track. but there's still a room of improvement after this. it's just really predictable that this is gonna suck… Expand
  99. SKSK
    Aug 8, 2018
    2
    The album sounds like a demo, a really bad one. I wonder who actually wrote the album, eminem or a 13-year-old. The answer may be both, eminem's immaturity is unquestionable.
  100. Gabriel0211
    Aug 30, 2018
    10
    Great album! A lot of different flow patterns, complex rhyme schemes, great beats. The features are all right. Not his best album, but neither is as bad as people are saying.
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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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