Jack in the Box
by J-Hope
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
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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
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  1. Sofalu
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    J-Hope no tiene límite en su arte, este nuevo álbum lo demuestra. Su significado y mensaje son claros y concisos. Es espectacular.
  2. Bt13613
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This album is a masterpiece, every songs is like a blessing for my ears ✨
  3. jjkbee
    Sep 26, 2022
    10
    What an artist!! J-Hope takes you on a beautiful journey through different sounds with incredible lyrics and rapping/singing/production. Every song sounds fresh and you never want the album to end. This album shows a new side to J-Hope, both from his previous mixtape but also a new side to the J-Hope we know from bts. Truly shows what an amazing artist he is because he is not afraid toWhat an artist!! J-Hope takes you on a beautiful journey through different sounds with incredible lyrics and rapping/singing/production. Every song sounds fresh and you never want the album to end. This album shows a new side to J-Hope, both from his previous mixtape but also a new side to the J-Hope we know from bts. Truly shows what an amazing artist he is because he is not afraid to think outside the box and try new things. An exceptional album! Definitely one of the best albums released this year.… Expand
  4. anonymousfool
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I'm at a loss for words. What an artist. I've never listened to BTS before this but I've never been pulled so deeply into an album before, and I've been around some years. As I was reading the lyrics with the music and learned about J-hope's story through other articles, it really touched me and putting aside the fame, I believe it's relatable even to those who aren't artists. I could feelI'm at a loss for words. What an artist. I've never listened to BTS before this but I've never been pulled so deeply into an album before, and I've been around some years. As I was reading the lyrics with the music and learned about J-hope's story through other articles, it really touched me and putting aside the fame, I believe it's relatable even to those who aren't artists. I could feel his pain through the lyrics and the way he constructed this album so perfectly, to share his pain, grief and frustration with himself and the world, ending the album with a bang.. he is definitely a unique artist of this generation. While our lives aren't predictable and I know for sure the western industry isn't going to be kind to any of these guys regardless of what they release, I wish nothing but the best for his future as an artist, BTS as well. This was a beautifully constructed and well-thought album. I wasn't able to snag any tickets but I will definitely be tuning in for Lollapalooza to support and scream for him when I can. I hope to see this album in nominees for future award shows.… Expand
  5. Lakisha22
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The best album of the year! J hope did a very good job on this album and I love it sooo much
  6. mariacseok
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The lyrics are something that we sometimes are afraid to said and that makes this album even better. He risk it all saying what he wants to say and doing what he wants to do and he executed with talent and exit.
  7. jiminnbeloved
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    idk how to describe in words, this is truly a masterpiece !! it's so great to see a different side of him !
  8. Agapewillow
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Proud of the personal development Jhope shows with Jack In the Box, authentic in conveying journey as an artist who’s influence stems from within and the beginning of his love of Hip Hop street dancing before debuting with BTS in 2013, blood sweat and tears, Congrats! looking forward to what else is in the box….… Expand
  9. swnkv
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I love this album, all the tracks are unique and intense. the flow of the sequence makes it even better !
  10. Yoongssk
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. JHOPE NEVER MISSES IN MAKING A GOOD ASS SONG IF I WHERE YOU I WOULD GO AND STREAM THE ALBUM RN‼️‼️… Expand
  11. Zjwbab
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    j-hope is a musical genius!!! The whole album is so raw and dark and so so so him. It’s so solid. I can feel his growth through the new music he created and that’s exactly what makes him a great artist. You can see clearly how much he ha worked so hard for on this new album. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  12. Saharazadi
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jhope showed passion and his another side as a solo artist. The title track known as ARSON is perfect
  13. Swanxmagic
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The Jack In The Box album has such a fresh vibe. The album as a whole tells a story when listening in order. I love how Pandora’s Box is specially dedicated to Jhope’s name.
  14. samanalam
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack In The Box is such a brilliant album. Every single track on this album is so beautifully crafted. The art of storytelling that J-hope showed through this album is truly one of a kind.
  15. Nusrat_
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jhope is a great artist.this album is so good. I loved it so much. He is o amazing
  16. Durgesh29
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Whole album is Banger
  17. purblecake
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I love the grungy hip-hop touch to it. Looking forward to more of his songs ☺️
  18. Msk7
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    you HAVE to listen this masterpiece! The story telling by the songs is so beautiful. Jung Ho-seok is the real artist
  19. Almasoul
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Es un album muy bueno, j-hope explora sonidos y lo convierte en algo versatil, justo como es él. No tiene miedo a mostrar y hablar de lo que siente. Es musica refrescante, lo recomiendo 10/10
  20. Estef
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Jack in the box, es un magnífico álbum desde la letra, composición hasta la melodía. Muy bueno
  21. Prettyiii
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Album 'Jack In The Box' is out box, Its Crazy making me Insane. Its full of contents. Aaaaaahh Myself going crazzyyyyy… Expand
  22. moonkore
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album dives into an even deeper continuation of Jung Hoseok's (J-Hope's) previous work that dealt with the inner workings of the self, dreams, hope, and peace. While his first mixtape seems vibrant in color and sound, he has more than many times written stories that are more deeper and cutthroat. We see this in his sound for Jack in the Box, more intensified yet more vulnerable. It's nitty and gritty in sound playing with hiphop, punk rock, and rnb, and the lyricism plays with direct yet also implied meanings through which language and culture cannot fully interpret to accuracy, and that makes this album even more phenomenal. The mixing and sound engineering that goes down to each track is well thought out and blends well with J-hope's rap and vocals. Not banking on meeting the general public eye's taste with digestible pop, the experimentation and out-of-convention work this album serves just proves the artistic genius that is Jack in the Box— released and out of the box entirely.… Expand
  23. lylaaa
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    slay of the year. j hope ate this one up. he's an icon, he's a legend, and he is the moment
  24. Dontmindme00
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This is the best album I’ve heard . Every single track, each song is unique. The amount of thoughts and hardworking J hope has put into ‘Jack in the box’ clearly shows in each and every verse. The whole theme itself screams unique And it’s a masterpiece without a doubt. This is going down in history .
  25. laji
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    I'm in love with this album!!!!!
    Every song of this album is gold like not looping the songs is getting really hard for this one. The lyrics of every song is heart touching. Jhope is really Pro when it comes to pen games. This is what quality is. Perfect work perfect album......
    I LOVE ITTTT
  26. curlyhead
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The concept, the lyrics, the music, everything goes well together and flows perfectly. You can tell he put so much thought behind every little detail and had a clear picture about how everything should be. The intro introduces the album perfectly and interlude is very eerie and fits the album so well. Even the title of each song and the order of the tracks is very thought-out. I lovedThe concept, the lyrics, the music, everything goes well together and flows perfectly. You can tell he put so much thought behind every little detail and had a clear picture about how everything should be. The intro introduces the album perfectly and interlude is very eerie and fits the album so well. Even the title of each song and the order of the tracks is very thought-out. I loved seeing this different side of j-hope. It's incredible seeing him try something so different from anything he has released before. Looking forward to his future projects and his lollapalooza performance.… Expand
  27. shantall
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Versatilidad, pasión y entrega. Definitivamente un álbum muy completo y estructurado. Disfrute total, orgullosa de verlo madurar y crecer artísticamente
  28. madie600
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    We’ve been waiting for this for a long time. J-hope’s solo debut album. Through this album we take a journey with the mastermind himself. J-hope tells a story of life through his prospective while providing in depth lyricism and musicality. He continues to show us that’s he’s multifaceted and isn’t afraid to break out of the box. He’s wound it up with rhythm and flow and now he’s poppingWe’ve been waiting for this for a long time. J-hope’s solo debut album. Through this album we take a journey with the mastermind himself. J-hope tells a story of life through his prospective while providing in depth lyricism and musicality. He continues to show us that’s he’s multifaceted and isn’t afraid to break out of the box. He’s wound it up with rhythm and flow and now he’s popping off.… Expand
  29. myamparker
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album by Hobi it’s so different but it’s completely him at the same time! … Expand
  30. Riiiriii
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album everrrrr!!!!! Hobi killledd it i am so damn proud of himmmm !! The jung hoseok this is a masterpiece… Expand
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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
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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.”
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