Reviews4 stars out of 5 - "...A frighteningly powerful record....It's breathless, furious, and all the things pop too often isn't. The point of Eminem becomes blindingly clear...", 4 stars out of 5 - "...It's in a different class to the usual OST fare...", "...Its hefty beats and tempestuous lyrics create an exciting, angst-ridden slice of US life...", 3 stars out of 5 - "...Eminem is one of the most earnest pop stars around....On 8 MILE, he puts on an astonishing display of lyrical skill...", 4 stars out of 5 - "...A frighteningly powerful record....It's breathless, furious, and all the things pop too often isn't. The point of Eminem becomes blindingly clear..."n, Included in Uncut's "100 Best Albums of the Year"