Jack in the Box
by J-Hope
  • Record Label: Big Hit
  • Release Date: Jul 15, 2022
User Score
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. PhoenixStar3
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excellent album, a great eclectic mix of 90s hip-hop, with excellent production. This is a departure from what BTS fans know of JHope and it was a success. This is the TRUE JHope and the new fans acquired as a result of this album PROVES it's success. JHope is out of the box and he is never turning back… Expand
  2. Cvedauphin
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    El álbum contiene canciones increíbles, nunca escuché algo igual, por eso lo recomiendo al público porque hay sentimiento en cada pista musical, j-hope trabaja al detalle y es minucioso, logró un espectacular álbum, para mí uno de los mejores que he escuchado. Lo felicito.
  3. ekdaneris
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Surprisingly a different type of album. Love the message and fusion blend of hip hop and popular music. Intro gives a good insight of the beginning of j-hope. The outcome is a masterpiece album.
  4. pambagarrao
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Álbum conta uma história perfeita dos medos e acertos do Jhope. Vale muito a pena entrar no mundo dele e ter uma melhor perspectiva do HopeWorld
  5. Hobisgirl
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    This is the album that J-hope decided to show various sides of himself. It's very different and a good different for me. It's hard with rock elements, dark showing off a different personality other than the bright sunshine we're used to. He talks about his hard work, critics and people who have doubted him, I recommend giving it a listen.
  6. Lyulyu
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    Álbum impecable. Nunca decepciona con sus canciones, pero con este álbum creo que se ha superado!
    La verdad al escuchar More, que salió antes, me quedé sin palabras porque era totalmente diferente a sus mixtapes y a su estilo. Es una persona muy versátil y que sin duda no tiene miedo a experimentar, en mi opinión el álbum completo merece más reconocimiento del que tiene!
    Y por último, mis    Álbum impecable. Nunca decepciona con sus canciones, pero con este álbum creo que se ha superado!
    La verdad al escuchar More, que salió antes, me quedé sin palabras porque era totalmente diferente a sus mixtapes y a su estilo. Es una persona muy versátil y que sin duda no tiene miedo a experimentar, en mi opinión el álbum completo merece más reconocimiento del que tiene!
    Y por último, mis pistas favoritas son equal sign y Pandora's box    … Expand
  7. beatg
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    It is a great gift to be able to enjoy an artist as versatile as this one, capable of creating songs that differ so much in style, but that fit in perfect harmony.
  8. Bluepaty
    Apr 15, 2023
    10
    My favorite album literally jhope did great job all songs were fire i can't choose which one is my favorite THANK YOU J-HOPE for this masterpiece
  9. Caleb555ez
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Perfeição!! Amo tudo que o j-hope faz! É tão admirável quando ele faz algo com tanto carinho e esforço ao mesmo tempo, amo o hobi por causa disso :)
  10. RosaVirginiah
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    Esse álbum é incrível da primeira à última faixa, Jhope fez história logo no seu primeiro lançamento solo pois além de estabelecer conquistas incríveis, performances históricas (Como se apresentando no lollapalooza sendo headliner no seu primeiro show solo, a sua performance linda na Times Square no ano novo e a sua performance de tirar o fôlego no MAMA - Mnet Asian Music Awards), Jack InEsse álbum é incrível da primeira à última faixa, Jhope fez história logo no seu primeiro lançamento solo pois além de estabelecer conquistas incríveis, performances históricas (Como se apresentando no lollapalooza sendo headliner no seu primeiro show solo, a sua performance linda na Times Square no ano novo e a sua performance de tirar o fôlego no MAMA - Mnet Asian Music Awards), Jack In the Box possui uma tracklist incrível e cada uma das faixas com o liricismo e musicalidade impecáveis que só Jhope tem.… Expand
  11. Rrin
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    J-hope once again proved that he is indeed a versetile artist. He dance, he rap, he writes lyrics, he produced! He's an overall ace! This album portrays his range as musician and he absolutely 101% delivered!
  12. Mspe
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    Este álbum es una joya la energía que hoseok transmite en el álbum es hemroso , las mezclas y letras me parecen increíbles, me gusta mucho
  13. Nicole1327
    Apr 19, 2023
    10
    Desde que llegó Jack in the Box, no he parado de disfrutar cada canción que pertenece a este maravilloso álbum, es una majestuosidad en todo el significado de la palabra. J- Hope es un artista tan real y con talento de sobra.
  14. Yahchiru
    Apr 20, 2023
    10
    Este álbum mostra um lado totalmente diferente do que estamos acostumados a ver e é simplesmente encantador, uma música melhor que a outra, estou totalmente apaixonada. Mais uma vez deixando army's orgulhosas.
  15. eusayo
    Apr 21, 2023
    10
    O álbum é incrível! O j-hope entregou muito conceito e arte! As músicas estão a cara dele, do jeito que ele queria. Eu amei e me apaixonei ainda mais pelo rap e pelo trabalho maravilhoso dele!
  16. thepetrichorgir
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    Great album, full of old school, classic hip-hop beats. The lyrics are beautiful and though-provoking. j-hope truly proved himself as a solo artist with this album, rightfully chosen as one of the Top 10 albums of 2022 by the Rolling Stone.
  17. DaniTech
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    The versatility as an artist, the lyricism, the hunger and corage to explore and do new stuff.
    Kudos! Really amazing album to enjoy following the tracks as it were chapter in a book. Amazing storytelling.
  18. crist123
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    A perfect album with no skip, if you don't know what the artist is singing, there are tons of translations out there for you to read and understand how meaningful this album is to the artist. You need to listen to the album from top to bottom, in order.
    Music have no boundaries.
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. gayle77
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Lo amé, la transición de una canción a otra es perfecta. J-hope arriesgó mucho con este álbum y definitivamente vendrán cosas buenas para él. No puedo dejar de escuchar "stop", es una de mis favoritas.
  22. Guria
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    J-hope brings a new look to his already established persona. An album that is honest, incredibly well produced and, if i dare to say, will enter history.
  23. Rims_
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Such an amazing album .. Each and every track sounds so good ... The lyrics , the voice , the melody .. PERFECTION !
  24. sunlvsjm
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Amazing and flawless album, each song tells little detail about the artist personality and perspective of himself creating an amazing sequence of songs and rhythms enjoyable for the public. J-hope with this album has proved the amazing and talented artist he is.
  25. jennpeople
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    Es un album exquisito en toda la palabra, demuestra una gran parte de la versatilidad de j-hope en el ambito de la música y es simplemente maravilloso, a través de cada canción puedes sentir su esencia en cada letra y beat, es imposible que no te den escalofríos de solo escucharlo.
  26. annbca
    Jul 15, 2022
    10
    such a big work from our jhope, he's showing another version of him that we're loving meet, big production, such impressive lyrics, specially on safety zone, I'm addicted!
  27. uarmyvibe
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    i love this album. in fact, the more i listen, the more i love it.
    J-hope's artistry is amazing! he's not like any other kpop artist.
  28. Mollyfoster
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I don’t have enough good things about this album! J Hope really showed his diversity, rap skills, vocal skills- I was blown away. Must have for any ARMY!I hope more music lovers will get the chance to hear this incredible album!
    And to those reviewers who post a negative review simply because they dislike BTS/J Hope I just want to leave this here:
    BLACKPINK BORN PINK REVIEWS= Metascore    I don’t have enough good things about this album! J Hope really showed his diversity, rap skills, vocal skills- I was blown away. Must have for any ARMY!I hope more music lovers will get the chance to hear this incredible album!
    And to those reviewers who post a negative review simply because they dislike BTS/J Hope I just want to leave this here:

    BLACKPINK BORN PINK REVIEWS=
    Metascore 70/User score 7.9 VS

    J HOPE JACK IN THE BOX REVIEWS
    Metascore 87/User Score 9.4    … Expand
  29. Viler
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is a masterpiece.J-Hope shows everyone how talented he is as part of a group and on his own.… Expand
  30. Suesun07
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I still listen to this album daily and for me this is a no skip album. The only knock I have is that I want a few of those songs to last a little longer. The lyrics are deep and self reflective. The sound throughout the album is consistent with the level of respect j-hope has toward old school and golden age hip hop for inspiring his dance and his writing. Love it!!
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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
  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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