Indigo
by RM
User Score
9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 2628 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,535 out of 2628
  2. Mixed: 36 out of 2628
  3. Negative: 57 out of 2628
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  1. djyannoushka
    Apr 22, 2023
    6
    Ahh... I wanted to like this album a lot, seeing the sincerity that RM expressed through it. But I honestly didn't appreciate it as much as I'd hoped. I keep some songs close to me, like Yun, which is truly relaxing and carries a lot of emotion but in a smooth and kind way, Change pt2, which I find quite interesting musically and vocally has the most sincere emotion from RM, and No2 that IAhh... I wanted to like this album a lot, seeing the sincerity that RM expressed through it. But I honestly didn't appreciate it as much as I'd hoped. I keep some songs close to me, like Yun, which is truly relaxing and carries a lot of emotion but in a smooth and kind way, Change pt2, which I find quite interesting musically and vocally has the most sincere emotion from RM, and No2 that I think is just the best out of all the songs. Wildflower is really out of left field for my musical tastes but I actually love the chorus, RM has great taste in other artists and is very good at picking out what voices & talents will mix well with his songs & voice ! In terms of lyrics, some imagery was quite impactful, it's a very reassuring album overall even though it knows when to dip into anger when needed, and I think a lot of people will find it relatable, thought it wasn't always the case for me, depending on the songs, I still am glad to see personal and original lyrics like those RM wrote for Indigo !

    Simply put, I didn't particularly like all the productions on Indigo, I don't think that the album feels cohesive in terms of music from top to bottom, it starts and ends strongly but it loses me on some tracks like Forg_tful, Lonely or even Hectic, who really just don't land. It all feels very "clean" and proper, so I get why people would like this release for those qualities, but personnally I felt like it missed the honest emotions it wanted to bring out. As far as personal taste goes, I liked RM's rapping much more in this album than his singing, even though his singing in Mono deeply touched me, in this album it felt more like "this is who i want to be" singing than "this is who i am" singing, it felt unnatural in most of the songs.. very abstract but.. i get me. All in all, it was a peaceful listening experience, but it's not an album I'll keep close to me except for a few songs, and I'll stay curious to see what RM continues to bring out.    … Expand
  2. Wndzbug
    Jan 14, 2023
    6
    I had high hopes for RM's first solo album, but I am a bit disappointed, to be honest. This feels like Mono 2.0 but with collabs. The lyrics aren't what I expect from an amazing lyricist like RM, and at times come off a bit Seussicle. It feels like RM has lost the edge that inspired his previous deep lyricism. Black Swan was our first clue of how burned out he was becoming after beingI had high hopes for RM's first solo album, but I am a bit disappointed, to be honest. This feels like Mono 2.0 but with collabs. The lyrics aren't what I expect from an amazing lyricist like RM, and at times come off a bit Seussicle. It feels like RM has lost the edge that inspired his previous deep lyricism. Black Swan was our first clue of how burned out he was becoming after being pushed for so long. I'm glad some enjoy it and that he has succeeded with it, but for me, it's a pass this time. I personally feel he would be an amazing author and should write a book.… Expand
  3. ssuspirium
    Dec 8, 2022
    6
    I had really high hopes on this based on mono. but I was unfortunately a bit underwhelmed. Namjoon remains an incredible storyteller and this album flows well as a whole, taking on lighter themes and sound than his previous works. However I found some tracks to be unnecessary. Closer is probably the weakest to me as I found Paul Blanco's verse and voice to be a bit insufferable. Some ofI had really high hopes on this based on mono. but I was unfortunately a bit underwhelmed. Namjoon remains an incredible storyteller and this album flows well as a whole, taking on lighter themes and sound than his previous works. However I found some tracks to be unnecessary. Closer is probably the weakest to me as I found Paul Blanco's verse and voice to be a bit insufferable. Some of the hooks and vocals on the album didn't land well with me and I wish there was more Namjoon and less features as it is his first official solo album and something I was really looking forward to! Yun and No. 2 are very strong openers/enders to the project and I do feel it told a cohesive story even if it didn't connect with me as much as I had hoped.… Expand
  4. YadiRey
    Dec 4, 2022
    6
    Muy buen disco, pero lleno de colaboraciones, eso nos indica que a RM le falta para ser un arista completo.
  5. MiStark
    Apr 17, 2023
    5
    Me encantó!! Wild flower es mi canción favorita, pero todo el álbum es perfecto y no me canso de escucharlo
  6. Frooti345
    Apr 17, 2023
    5
    This is a classic album the songs are rich in sound.
    Wild flower is my fav... It touched my heart and i could relate to RM'S LYRICS
  7. MonoroaDawn
    Apr 18, 2023
    5
    Masterpiece! This album saved my life
  8. Swiifitie
    May 21, 2023
    5
    Dos 3 albuns que o RM lançou (sendo duas mixtapes), com certeza o Indigo é o melhor deles. Sinto que ele deu um polida melhor e se arriscou em fazer certas batidas que o mainstream gostaria mais dessa vez. Jogou mais seguro, mas acertou.
  9. Kajolie
    May 28, 2023
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The meaning of the songs are strong. But the melodies and beats are not to my taste. I admire Rm's work for the lyrics only he can write.… Expand
  10. VIOLETA19
    Jul 21, 2023
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Índigo de RM (líder de BTS), es un álbum fresco y tranquilizante.
    El álbum cuenta con colaboraciones de varios artistas, con los cuales RM logra encajar perfectamente su lado artístico, lo cuál hace que la atmósfera de cada canción sea amena.
    Definitivamente como oyente disfrutas el álbum, RM lograra que esté álbum se convierta en un clásico de la música Sur-Coreana    … Expand

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Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. AllMusic
    Jan 9, 2023
    80
    Indigo is an eye-opening taste of what RM is truly capable of outside the bounds of the K-pop powerhouse.
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  2. New Musical Express (NME)
    Dec 6, 2022
    100
    It’s too early to tell if the record will help the BTS leader achieve his goal of creating something truly timeless but, in this moment, ‘Indigo’ feels like a masterpiece with the potential to be remembered as a classic.
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  3. The Observer (UK)
    Dec 5, 2022
    60
    Some moments fall flat – Lonely is cloying, paint-by-numbers EDM-pop that doesn’t fully land. Still, Indigo is a polished collection that spans both pop and rap with confidence.
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