Eminem's "The Death Of Slim Shady" Receives Tepid Reviews From Anthony Fantano & Pitchfork

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Eminem's critical reception hasn't been amazing as of late.

Eminem just dropped off his latest project The Death Of Slim Shady. At this point in his career, Em has taken a lot of criticism. Overall, there are some who believe his style is outdated. Moreover, there has been a referendum of sorts on his discography. If you ask Gen Z how they feel about his classic albums, they will tell you they aged poorly. While he still has his fair share of fans, it is pretty clear that Em doesn't get the critical praise and esteem he used to.

A perfect example of this is the current reception to The Death Of Slim Shady. Now that the album has been out for a few days, there are plenty of reviews making their way online. One of the most anticipated was from none other than Anthony Fantano. Below, you can see that he ended up giving the album a simple 5/10. It's not a great review by any stretch but based on Fantano's scale, it is considered to be a mediocre and indifferent release.

Eminem At A Crossroads

As for Pitchfork, they gave the album a 4.8. Typically, Pitchfork will give albums in the 6 to 7 range. However, for Em, it seems like reviewer Dash Lewis was not a fan of the project. There were some scathing critiques throughout, and we're sure Eminem fans will have something to say about all of this. As for our review of the album, you can check it our right here.

Let us know what you think of this new Eminem album, in the comments section down below. Do you agree with some of the critical reception we have been seeing over the past weekend? Is the album as bad as some critics say it is? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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