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Jack in the Box
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  • Summary: This is the debut full-length solo studio release for BTS rapper J-Hope.
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 15, 2022
    100
    It flows in a way that makes it a treat to enjoy from start to finish rather than dipping into songs at random. ... Thought-provoking and full of fresh new flavour.
  2. Consequence
    Jul 15, 2022
    83
    There’s an excellent three track run from “What if…,” an energetic song that samples Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s “Shimmy Shimmy Ya,” into mid-tempo standout “Safety Zone” before a touch of Hope World familiarity returns in the optimistic “Future.”
  3. Rolling Stone
    Jul 15, 2022
    80
    Jack in the Box is brief — its 10 tracks clock in at around 22 minutes — but potent, with J-Hope’s musical curiosity and dexterity on the mic helping create an immersive world that showcases the inner life of someone who’s in a lot of photographs, but who may not always feel fully seen.
  4. The Line of Best Fit
    Jul 28, 2022
    80
    Whether the music on Jack in the Box suits your taste or not, it’s hard to dismiss this album as an artistic statement rather than just chapter 1/7 of BTS proving they can also make money in ways beyond official group releases.
  5. AllMusic
    Jul 22, 2022
    80
    The artist born Jung Ho-seok delivers emotional depth and irresistible energy. Backed by rowdy production, his aggression, raspy delivery, and tongue-twisting bars take center stage, showcasing the rap-focused perspective that he brings to the BTS formula.
  6. Clash Music
    Jul 15, 2022
    70
    As a project ‘Jack In The Box’ feels personal. It is refreshing to see J-hope experiment with genres not normally associated with his artistry.

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  1. Positive: 1,820 out of 1840
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 1840
  3. Negative: 11 out of 1840
  1. BANGT4N
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Jack In The Box is my favorite album, J-hope with this album showed us a new side of him that we didn't know, new styles and it is somethingJack In The Box is my favorite album, J-hope with this album showed us a new side of him that we didn't know, new styles and it is something that I admire so much about him, he always shows us new facets, his main songs are Arson and More every day he shows us how talented he is the instrumentals are amazing his rap is another level i love it so much, and it has a song called Equal Sign, in it it leaves us such a positive message that it is to respect ourselves, accept ourselves in society for who we are and not judge others, that song is very wonderful.… Expand
  2. cutaestx
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    This album is something different of what we are used to when we talk about BTS, the production of the album is good and you can enjoy theThis album is something different of what we are used to when we talk about BTS, the production of the album is good and you can enjoy the album while listening a history about Jhope… Expand
  4. ElenaTeodora
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I love this album, i've been listening to it the whole day. It's great to see this different side of him
  5. Juliana2304
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album is amazing j-hope worked very hard. I am so proud of him. All the tracks are so good, wooo! I love him so much. Thanks for his hardThis album is amazing j-hope worked very hard. I am so proud of him. All the tracks are so good, wooo! I love him so much. Thanks for his hard work, I especially loved Arson, and = (Equal Sign) Hobi has a very beautiful voice. Without a doubt the album is perfect, we can notice the essence of j-hope in it.… Expand
  6. Ely12
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum me gusta mucho, Hobi trabajo mucho en ello y su esfuerzo se ve reflejado en los resultados, lo hizo increíble… Expand
  7. Vero2918
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really like the Jack in the Box by J-Hope album, the concept is really out of his comfort zone but still doesn't leave his colorful characteristics… Expand
  8. nofanmail
    Apr 28, 2023
    0
    Had higher expectations for the backup vocalist of THE BTS, unfortunately was highly disappointed... Would not recommend in my honest opinion!

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