The Eminem Show
by Eminem
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1850 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 112 out of 1850

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  1. oldschoolrap
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    perfetct, perfect, perfect, perfect, it was perfect.........................
  2. Merkinho
    Jan 3, 2023
    10
    This album is the best I´ve ever listened through. So many memorable songs and beats you recognize every time you hear them
  3. Anthony_wx
    Jan 4, 2023
    10
    This **** is Fireeeee , I **** love this album , has classic songs that people really listen to in tha hood, so **** you **** who say "nobody plays Eminem in the hood".
  4. TheCriticals
    Feb 8, 2023
    10
    Amazing Album....................................................................................................
  5. AnthonyStf
    May 23, 2023
    10
    it's albums like this that p****e use as benchmarks in musical history, e***y track from W***e America to W*****t Me to Sing for the moment to Till I collaspe. 10/10

    This is Why he was the GOAT
  6. anthonysx
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    **** this **** , this album is so **** fire , **** awesome , **** **** **** bro
  7. Hovdagoat
    Aug 2, 2023
    10
    the goaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat
  8. Shady_Matthew
    Sep 12, 2023
    10
    Mi primer disco de rap y mi favorito de Marshall, estaba en su máximo peak. De esa época en que un álbum podía tener más de 20 canciones y se disfrutaba de principio a fin
  9. Matt
    Oct 1, 2002
    9
    The reason he's so popular is he's a white person who can rap with the best of rappers - nothing else. He makes such good rap albums that they transcend the genre.
  10. [Anonymous]
    Oct 26, 2004
    9
    Eminem is cool! :)
  11. PeterS.Bizarre
    Jul 10, 2004
    9
    Metacritic doesn't know anything about Eminem. This isn't his third album, this is his 5th! Here's the list: Infinite The Slim Shady EP The Slim Shady LP The Marshall Mathers LP The Eminem Show That's 5, not 3. Anyway, this is a good album. Buy it.
  12. DavidA
    Sep 6, 2004
    9
    I've always been an Eminem fan and I have to say this is one of his best yet.
  13. OliverB.
    Jun 14, 2002
    9
    this album is one of the best albums ive ever owned. Eminem is the best rapper in the world
  14. SethB.
    Jun 2, 2002
    9
    Incredible! I actually agree with most of the critics. My opinion of this album is a hybrid of the New Musical Express's and E! Online. 'Nuff Said. Almost... He's sold about as much as Britney with only about 1/3 of the promo.
  15. robd
    Apr 16, 2003
    9
    i believe eminem is a genius, and this is my reason, do you think einstien would of wrote any of this shit??
  16. PhillM.
    Jun 21, 2002
    9
    What would have been nice would have been a few more songs where Eminem rags on his x wife. I think 18 out of twenty wasn't quite enough. Love him or hate him when without me comes on white black young or old I defy you not to at least tap your foot.
  17. AaronA
    Dec 13, 2004
    9
    doesnt quite compare to the marshal mathers lp but its still his 2nd best album ever beatin encore, infinate and slim shady lp
  18. curefreak
    Feb 29, 2004
    9
    while eminem is starting to repeat some of his themes to the point of beating them to the ground the best songs are when he attacks the government and explains that after 9/11 we need him now more than ever the only bad song is the aerosmith sampling ballad the album could have used more of eminems sense of humor sense the album runs a bit long
  19. AdamB
    Feb 19, 2006
    9
    Possibly his best work. Any one who says differnt is crap. He is the master of rap and music right now. Is the best selling rapper of all time and is just all around great rapper.
  20. AlainC
    Jun 22, 2009
    9
    This is his best album fr me it should be 9.5 out of 10. i mean its not perfect but its mad ill.
  21. rollingstone82
    Aug 13, 2010
    9
    Solid third album.

    Slim Shady LP introduced the world to Eminem, a crude, white maniac with exceptional rhyming skills. Marshall Mathers LP gave the world Em's personal side while mixed with comic and satirical content. The Eminem Show is the retrospect of his career. After selling millions and millions of records, everyone wondered whether Eminem Show lived up to expectations. Yes it    Solid third album.

    Slim Shady LP introduced the world to Eminem, a crude, white maniac with exceptional rhyming skills. Marshall Mathers LP gave the world Em's personal side while mixed with comic and satirical content. The Eminem Show is the retrospect of his career. After selling millions and millions of records, everyone wondered whether Eminem Show lived up to expectations. Yes it did.

    Taking more control over the production (Dre produced only 3 tracks), Eminem makes lyrical assaults on many including George Bush, rap critics, pop stars, Kim, and his mother. He goes from criticizing the common views against white rappers and to his success making keen observations that his color helped him gain fame. He criticizes the Bush administration in Square Dance for its decision to send soldiers to Iraq. He recalls his assault on a bouncer after he allegedly saw him kiss his wife. In Soldier, he recalls the violent rage in him before and during the attack but in Say Goodbye Hollywood, he regrets doing that saying that his wife would have cared less and that he could be imprisoned thus stalling his career and affecting his relationship with his daughter. In Sing For The Moment, he discusses how music has suddenly become an influence on kids because they can relate and how one should not take things so seriously. In Say What U Say, he and Dre declare war on Jermaine Dupri and Canibus.

    A couple of minor complaints are the repetition of content, namely rants against his mother and the whole Slim Shady antic on My Dads Gone Crazy. The songs Drips and Superman are unnecessary misogynistic rants against whores and should not have been included.

    Yet The Eminem Show succeeds because Eminem keeps it interesting. After all, he can't leave rap alone. The game needs him.    … Expand
  22. manuel
    May 3, 2011
    9
    yeah this is the best album of music i ever listen i love this album so much eminem forever really the best album of all time and no other noob is like eminem !he is **** perfect!
  23. lovemusic
    May 12, 2011
    9
    finally eminem raps like a black person. this album was banging. this is my personal favorite by him. but the Marshall Mathers Lp was better though. i liked every song on this album it was better than average. some of his best lyrics is on this album.
  24. Baron6489
    Jun 23, 2011
    9
    Phenomenal album...probably in the running as the best album of 2002. The only knock on it is that it had to follow up the expectations set by The Marshall Mathers LP, which it almost does.
  25. Eciti
    Oct 28, 2011
    9
    As for me it is the best Eminem album. The beats on this album are better. He shows how versatile he is on his flows, lyrics, emotions.Has nice guest list especially Nate Dogg.
  26. Zegilgamesh
    Jan 4, 2012
    9
    In the MMLP, he broke new grounds. In this one, he became the voice of a generation. He spoke to people, rising the average sheltered suburban kid into a Shady forever.
  27. cameronmorewood
    Nov 9, 2012
    9
    It is shy of greatness, but not by much. Eminem has put a variety of fantastic tracks on this album, and each one has different tricks up its sleeve.
  28. Sergio2008
    Jan 6, 2016
    9
    Eminem's third best album and his last great body of work. Eminem, again, tackles all the issues the audience has known him for; his mother, racial disputes, political issues, and his daughter. Nothing really new here, but Eminem is such a witty lyricist that nothing ever feels like a bore. Mathers is emotionally invested as ever on The Eminem Show.
  29. convalesce
    Mar 19, 2015
    9
    This album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left theThis album is a near perfect mend with the production of hip-hop and rock. It begins with a curtain opening to reveal an unprecedented track list. From the serious "Cleanin' Out My Closet" to the infamous hit single, "Without Me" this album is a perfect wrap of uniqueness. The transitions between skits and songs are as perfect as is his other two LPs. The angry Eminem has never left the booth in this album. He looks back on the immediate success his other albums brought him and shows his fans that he is here to stay with a never ending thorn in his side.… Expand
  30. ergenecondom
    Jul 10, 2017
    9
    rapin gelmiş geçmiş en efsane isimlerinden biri slim shady sonsuza dek dilliyebilirmisim gibi hiç sıkmıyor diger sarkılar gibi sözleri mimikleri bile efsanedir
  31. isaacb263
    Aug 16, 2018
    9
    Almost as good as MMLP. Amazing substance, writing, classic. Eminem at his peak
  32. Gamemod
    Feb 1, 2020
    9
    You know it's a good album. I feel like from what I have heard so far it's good. It's not the greatest thing ever but it's alright. Final score is 9 out of 10
  33. nbro
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This is a good album with great tracks, such as Cleanin' out my Closet, Sing for the Moment and Without Me.
  34. Ericelfstrom
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The sequencing of the songs, production, and lyrical aspect this album is phenomenal.… Expand
  35. soulindj
    Jan 29, 2020
    9
    eminem proved his production capability. lighter than mmlp but more pop-friendly
  36. Codeling
    Aug 7, 2021
    9
    Brilliant. One of my favorite rap albums ever.
    Best songs: Sing for the Moment, 'Till I Collapse, Without Me, Business, Cleanin' Out My Closet, Soldier, White America
    Worst songs: -
  37. burakcelik
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Almost perfect. not as much as good as SSLP or MMLP but it's still a masterpiece.
  38. HIPHOPREVIEWS
    May 12, 2021
    9
    Great album definitly one of the best in all of Hip-Hop, the lyrics the features... everything!
  39. Opsi
    May 31, 2021
    9
    The album was well thought. Was also a good follow up to mmlp. It's one of the best album ever
  40. hiphopplatinum
    Oct 2, 2022
    9
    best Eminem album and is a massive step up from an already amazing previous album with big improvements on every front
  41. jake47jake
    Jun 16, 2022
    9
    incredible album. this 20 year old album still holds up as on of the best of all time. Eminem proved the world that he was one of the best of all time,

    Best tracks- White America, cleanin' out my closet, soldier, without me and my dad's gone crazy
  42. Erebus_Bay
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Although in my opinion, MMLP is better, this Album has much better replay ability, If I played **** Kill You from MMLP in public I'd be looked at like a psychopath, however a song like Business or Without me are fun songs that anyone can be attracted to with their catchy rhythms. This Album is very diverse and fun unlike the dark tone of MMLP.
  43. tixi777
    Nov 1, 2022
    9
    the second of the first best album of eminem without a doubt. the whole songs of the album are excellent
  44. Theillusionist
    Aug 4, 2005
    8
    this is asolid return for eminem and the album has alot of good components such as hard as nails production, amazing lyrics, memorable hooks and some truly epic tracks along the way.The best tracks are cleaning out my closet, superman and sing for the moment.
  45. VandonN
    Aug 4, 2005
    8
    this is a solid and welcome return from the master of hip hop and is a very well crafted thrill ride.The production is in top form, slim's raps still posses that lyrical and rythmical quality other rappers lack and the hooks are merorable.The album delivers some truly epic tracks along the way, such as cleaning out my closet, sing for the moment and superman and hallies song are also this is a solid and welcome return from the master of hip hop and is a very well crafted thrill ride.The production is in top form, slim's raps still posses that lyrical and rythmical quality other rappers lack and the hooks are merorable.The album delivers some truly epic tracks along the way, such as cleaning out my closet, sing for the moment and superman and hallies song are also highlights.Eminem has the ability to impose lyrics with soul and importance making the CD even more interesting.great stuff.… Expand
  46. BrannonM
    Apr 2, 2007
    8
    He's said if he was black he would have sold have, i disagree, he would have sold less than that. The music media(especially rolling stone magazine)raised him up on an undeserved petastal. He is talented lyrically, but today in 2007, all his flows he uses he's used before and numbers don't equal talent.
  47. BlueLotusPoet
    Oct 13, 2010
    8
    While it isnt as memorable as the Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show still proves to be an entertaining and strong album. This album sees Eminem slowly shifting away from the horrorcore edge he once had on the Slim Shady LP and Marshall Mathers LP. Despite not hearing too much blood and guts references in a humorous and lyrical fashion, there is still that sense of aggression, passion,While it isnt as memorable as the Marshall Mathers LP, The Eminem Show still proves to be an entertaining and strong album. This album sees Eminem slowly shifting away from the horrorcore edge he once had on the Slim Shady LP and Marshall Mathers LP. Despite not hearing too much blood and guts references in a humorous and lyrical fashion, there is still that sense of aggression, passion, and overcoming that Eminem gives which has always been cherished by many. "Haile's Song" finds Eminem singing a couple verses which arent amazing neither horrible. Actually, he's carrying a tune instead of really singing. Overall, The Eminem Show is step down from his previous album, but is still quite satisfying.… Expand
  48. TyroneP
    Oct 25, 2010
    8
    Without ever really matching the heights of The Marshall Mathers LP or The Slim Shady LP (excepting maybe one or two cuts), Eminem manages a good quality record that breezes through 80 minutes like it was nothing. Not only is he a terrific rhymer (obviously), but he makes it sound so easy.
  49. alexandergreen
    Sep 5, 2011
    8
    After a two brilliant albums, Mathers returns for what is essentially his middle album. It's not quite at the highs of The Marshall Mathers LP, but it hasn't quite stooped to the lows of Encore. This time, his beats are pumped up, and there's much more of a poppy feel to the majority of the songs. A subconsciously dark tune featuring his daughter Hailey stands out among the pack.
  50. axelkoch
    Oct 19, 2012
    8
    Another step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very goodAnother step forward! Less Slim Shady, which means less fun but also less stupid obscene jokes. Anyway; rap-technically he made his best work up to that time. The way he flows in Superman is actually the best I've ever heard! Awesome rhyming skills, great ambiguities and songs with more substance. Minus 1 point for the songs after 14, except 'Till I Collapse. All in all it's a very good rap album. Maybe his best, even.… Expand
  51. youlouz
    Jan 27, 2015
    8
    This is one of Eminem's worst albums, yet it its amazing! He is the best rapper ever .
  52. fifi3
    Jul 28, 2019
    8
    A classic rap album, and quite deservingly so. The lyricism is terrific and the production is actually really eclectic for this time period of the genre. Songs like Sing For The Moment, Till I Collapse and Haille's Song are repayable anchors to one of Eminem's greatest albums.
  53. Jensen67
    May 23, 2017
    8
    Eminem's second best album behind MMLP. Some of his best songs are on this album but as with every Eminem album (for me) there are one or two songs that just fall flat.

    Best songs: Cleanin' Out My Closet / "Till I Collapse / Sing For The Moment
  54. FruitJuice
    Jul 18, 2017
    8
    great album............................................................................................................................................................
  55. michaelbozas
    Jul 16, 2018
    8
    I've been going through Eminem's records lately and I was especially looking forward to listening this album for the first time because from what I had already heard it was pretty damn good. And it turned out that that was the case with this entire LP.
    The obvious highlights were "'Till I Collapse and " and "Without Me". The former of the 2 is one of my favourite Eminem songs and probably    I've been going through Eminem's records lately and I was especially looking forward to listening this album for the first time because from what I had already heard it was pretty damn good. And it turned out that that was the case with this entire LP.
    The obvious highlights were "'Till I Collapse and " and "Without Me". The former of the 2 is one of my favourite Eminem songs and probably my favourite track featured in this record. I get so excited every time I hear it and feel like I can do anything. The ladder of the two is also one of the catchiest songs I've heard from him. still, the rest of the songs are really solid as well. They're good on their own way. For example songs like "Sing For the Moment" and "When the music stops" are like something out of 8 mile, which I love, and others liek "Say what you say" and "My dad's gone crazy" are things that would fit right in the Slim Shady LP.
    Now there are some things I dislike. Some of the tracks get a bit repetitive with the lyricism, but nothing too bad. Something else that bothered me a bit was that the song "Superman" is so out of place in this album, I don't even get why it was a single. Also I really don't like the song "Drips", as that kind of music makes me sick. But that's were most of my negatives end. I am thing a light to decent 8/10.    … Expand
  56. The-X-Territory
    Jan 24, 2021
    8
    Some of Eminem's best songs of all time, not only do they go hard, they destroy other rappers lyrically. With the Exception of Drips, every song on here is incredible. If Drips was removed, this would easily be a 9, maybe a 10.
  57. LemonDropped
    Oct 2, 2021
    8
    While it can't compete with The Slim Shady LP, it is one of my top 3 in Eminem albums, with great choruses and amazing flows and lyricism from Eminem, with catchy rhythms. Where the album falls short is it being mildly unadventurous.
  58. ChiIIaoi
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Review só pra lembrar a nota que eu dei pro album:
    album mt bom, agora só escrever pra passar dos 75 caracteres.
  59. TuomasLouhisalo
    Jul 25, 2023
    8
    The Eminem Show is a decade defying rap album, that holds some of the best songs of it's era. One of the best rap albums of the 2000s.

    Best track: Cleanin' Out My Closet
    Worst track: Drips (feat. Obie Trice)
    Best feature: Nate Dogg
  60. RyanT.
    Aug 22, 2002
    7
    His weakest album yet. Not as shocking as his 2nd album or as funny as his 1st. His rhymes this time around are just not as interesting. What saves him though is his lyrical flow and there are a few great songs on the album Cleanin Out My Closet, and Sing For The Moment after that most of the songs are just medicore.
  61. GaborA
    Mar 1, 2004
    7
    Eminem proves that no matter how his life changes he can always make good rap songs about it but his power is limited to altering his own life and entertaining his listeners. He simply isnt able to change our lives as the gods of music do.
  62. spadenx
    Jan 13, 2012
    7
    The songs I did like, I really liked. However I hated most of the songs off this album and I dont think it was as good as his previous album was. It was ok though.
  63. Macrofficial
    Mar 25, 2020
    7
    The 1st half of this album contains average to decent tracks, but then the 2nd half of the album are full of great tracks. Even though this album could've been better, I'm not disappointed and it was a fun listen.
  64. Mathrouzaud
    Dec 27, 2014
    6
    The moment he was still a little mad in his lyrics and approach of society. He deals with sex and ego and **** around who disagrees with his stuff. The model rapper ?
  65. DamonAubergine
    Sep 21, 2018
    6
    The Eminem show certainly has some historic tunes on it such as 'Without me' and 'Till I Collapse', but the album as a whole doesn't feel like it's Eminem writing at his best. It seems more of a bragging album crossed with a sympathy album, rather than the hard hitting and witty Eminem from The Marshall Mathers LP.

    Although this album is still a good album, it could have been so much    The Eminem show certainly has some historic tunes on it such as 'Without me' and 'Till I Collapse', but the album as a whole doesn't feel like it's Eminem writing at his best. It seems more of a bragging album crossed with a sympathy album, rather than the hard hitting and witty Eminem from The Marshall Mathers LP.

    Although this album is still a good album, it could have been so much better with the traction Eminem had at the time. Underwhelming, but not disappointing.    … Expand
  66. Wilsoncn
    Jan 23, 2020
    5
    So much emotion and deep meaning have to really listen to what he's really saying as always
  67. Mark
    Dec 24, 2002
    4
    I find it interesting that everyone that gave this album a 10 has yet to master the English language.
  68. u137288reddit
    May 10, 2018
    1
    Eminem is a very technically talented rapper, but he has consistently wasted it on unfunny and offensive lyrics which basically amount to mocking random celebrities and gay people for no reason. THis is no different.
  69. dizzle29
    Jan 23, 2020
    1
    This isn’t a good album it’s very boring and the lyricism is average at best, in sick of this mumble rap garbage
  70. PandaOfDoom
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Genuinely poor form. One of his worst albums by far. After the greatness of SSLP and MMLP I would be ashamed if I made this
  71. SMHTY
    Jan 22, 2020
    0
    Horrible album. This man has fallen so hard. Why do his fans dare play with us and the best album of the decade?
  72. Cway
    Jan 25, 2020
    0
    just doing my part.........................................................
  73. mnml0vr
    Jan 23, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. his 2nd best album just bad, though not as bad as his wall punching, monster drinking, 'I tell my mom to F off' fan base, who leave bad review bc they salty Eminem can't make good music any more and still acts like he's 21… Expand
  74. bruger
    Jan 24, 2020
    0
    yell about cumming on people, rinse, dry, repeat. boring and not better than to pimp a butterfly.
  75. nikkum012
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    The third major-label album of one of the best MCs of all time , Eminem, is a beautiful rock-influenced hip hop album. He is mature and aware of his position in the rap game. Top-notch technicalities, storytelling and pure emotions are blinded in making this LP a masterpiece.
  76. Luiishotkeys
    Oct 27, 2020
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. no es nada nuevo a lo que hemos escuchado, recomiendo Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel de Mariah Carey… Expand
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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

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