Jack in the Box
by J-Hope
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
Metascore
87

Universal acclaim - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  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. 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. 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.
  7. 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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9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 2999 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2,906 out of 2999
  2. Mixed: 34 out of 2999
  3. Negative: 59 out of 2999
  1. 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
  2. mafe_ocamon
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing, I'm proud of you. I really like his vocals here.
    It- so great to hear it. I hope more people discover this album
  3. WatchOut4Sharks
    Jul 18, 2022
    10
    Listening to this album from top to bottom you can feel the cohesion that j-hope was going for. His tells an amazing story through the 10Listening to this album from top to bottom you can feel the cohesion that j-hope was going for. His tells an amazing story through the 10 songs on his journey and inner most feelings and emotions of being at the very peak of his career. Every track has a place and value in the album and the way its all pieced together lyrically and stylistically is really phenomenal. J-hope really outdid himself and showed amazing new sides of his musicality leaving us aching to see where he takes us in the future.… Full Review »
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