More than 15 years after its release, Eminem’s Recovery continues to prove its staying power — both critically and commercially.
The 2010 album has officially surpassed 5.2 billion streams on Spotify, securing its place as Eminem’s third most-streamed studio album of all time. What’s more impressive? It’s nearly a billion streams ahead of the fourth-place entry in his catalog, Music To Be Murdered By, which currently sits at 4.3 billion streams.
Here’s how Eminem’s Top 5 most streamed albums stack up:
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The Eminem Show — 8.5 billion
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The Marshall Mathers LP — 5.4 billion
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Recovery — 5.2 billion
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Music To Be Murdered By — 4.3 billion
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The Marshall Mathers LP 2 — 4.3 billion
A Turning Point in Eminem’s Career
Released at one of the most pivotal moments in Eminem’s life, Recovery marked a dramatic transformation — both musically and personally. Departing from the darker tones of Relapse, the album leaned into themes of sobriety, growth, vulnerability, and redemption.
With bold production, radio-ready hooks, and raw, autobiographical lyrics, the album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and became the best-selling album of 2010 — not only in the U.S., but worldwide.
The Longevity of a Modern Classic
While many albums fade with time, Recovery continues to thrive. It remains the most streamed hip-hop album released in 2010, and still ranks among the Top 3 most streamed albums across all genres from that year.
Tracks like “Not Afraid,” “Love the Way You Lie” (featuring Rihanna), and “No Love” (featuring Lil Wayne) are still commanding massive attention, showing that emotionally honest rap and powerful storytelling never go out of style.
Whether you’re revisiting Recovery or hearing it for the first time, it’s clear: this is an album that defined a generation and continues to inspire millions.
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