Royce da 5'9" said that the group wanted more time to put into set up and marketing with its label E1 Music.

"[2] The Detroit rapper also stated that the lyrics and the music came together in a way that made them want to generate maximum interest in the self-titled début.

Joell Ortiz, a Brooklyn-bred artist, said that the process of creating the album was arduous, yet fun.

The album features production from Focus..., the Alchemist, DJ Khalil, Streetrunner, D12's Mr. Porter and more.

The video, shot and directed by Rik Cordero, premiered on July 12 online and on MTV2 Sucka Free & MTV Jams hourly.

Allmusic.com gave it a four out of five stars stating that: Well-chosen guests like Fatman Scoop and Pharoahe Monch increase the thug appeal while earthshaking productions from the Alchemist, DJ Khalil, and Mr. Porter seal the deal.

HipHopDX gave it a four out of five stars stated : Considering that most groups comprised of previously-established artists never amount to anything, the fact that Slaughterhouse is even out on shelves is a triumph.

But rather than rest on their laurels and ride on the success (however limited) of their solo careers to get them through the album, it's evident that Royce, Budden, Crooked and Joell rhyme like they've still got something to prove.

About.com has said that: After a thorough journey through the minds of these four MCs, you'll be left with the realization that Slaughterhouse embodies mind-bending refractions from an era when hip-hop's top MCs experimented with a whole arsenal of concepts.It's refreshing to see four individually acclaimed wordsmiths working together for the sheer purpose of rewiring hip-hop's current disposition while staying true to the game's fundamentals.