"Lose Yourself" itself was also received very positively, with many critics praising the song's aggressive themes and describing it as Eminem's best work to date.

Joe Heim of Salon gave the album a very favorable review, praising its melancholy themes.

It received general acclaim from music critics, who praised its Afrocentric themes, witty lyrics, funk-based sampling, and house-influenced production.

Such A Pretty Girl also received several reviews from Kliatt, which also praised the book's themes.

Almost all reviews praised the book's themes of courage, bravery and friendship.

Critics praised its ambitious musical range, opulent production style, and West's dichotomous themes.

Bookpage and Teenreads both gave positive reviews, with Teenreads praising the book's themes.

"Everything is Everything" garnered universal critical acclaim from critics, many of whom praised its lyrical themes and genre variance.

Both praising and criticizing Hull's lyrical themes.

He recommended the series in general, praising its plot and its themes.