Indigo
by RM
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9.7

Universal acclaim- based on 2628 Ratings

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  1. Nch327
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    This is the best album I’ve heard that addresses the anxieties and fears we all have going through life. It truly is an album born of the pandemic and naked in its honesty.
  2. RosMIU
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    What can I say about his art? This is a masterpiece! A well thought album. Written by him because this is HIM, Thee Kim Namjoon not RM of the leader of BTS. Well RM is still part of Kim Namjoon but this album we can listen from Kim Namjoon as well as RM. Their life journey and journal of his life through out his 20s.
  3. Madhudreamz
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    As a person navigating my 20s and in my mid 20s, listening to RM sing and rap about his archive of his 20s makes me both reminiscent of my early 20s & look forward to the coming years.
    I describe RM as poet. The lyrics of this album will take you on an emotional journey and would 100% recommend spending some time reading the lyrics.
    I want to specially mention all the featuring artists did    As a person navigating my 20s and in my mid 20s, listening to RM sing and rap about his archive of his 20s makes me both reminiscent of my early 20s & look forward to the coming years.
    I describe RM as poet. The lyrics of this album will take you on an emotional journey and would 100% recommend spending some time reading the lyrics.
    I want to specially mention all the featuring artists did an amazing job and fit right into the song they were part of.
    All in on all, Indigo is one of the best albums I heard this year!

    Ps: As RM suggested listen to the album in the order from top to bottom there is a specific story he is trying to tell through Indigo    … Expand
  4. elmareachi
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Este álbum é arte pura! RM consegue desenvolver bem seus sentimentos, bem o bastante para que eu possa ver meus sentimentos em suas letras. Além de que as colaborações são incríveis, ele conseguiu realizar o que tanto queria, trazer e harmonizar diferentes frequências e gêneros. RM é realmente um gênio.
  5. miagarmir
    Dec 3, 2022
    10
    Es el tipo de artista que transmite una variedad de sentimientos a quien lo escucha, la forma en que envia un mensajes a través de su letra y voz en simplemente sorprendente, me gustaron todas las canciones pero favorita será flor silvestre, es tan fuerte y suave, como tranquila y compleja a la vez y aún así posee el toque de perfección.
  6. monica1517
    Dec 13, 2022
    10
    Tbh I wasn't expecting much from RM. I personally did not like his group music which tended to be more pop but when I saw Miss Erykah Badu, a legend in her respect, was on the album I had decided to give it a chance because she doesn't just work with anyone. Yun ft Erykah Badu was very 90s hip hop, was not expecting it, but very much loved it. I continued on with the album since I enjoyedTbh I wasn't expecting much from RM. I personally did not like his group music which tended to be more pop but when I saw Miss Erykah Badu, a legend in her respect, was on the album I had decided to give it a chance because she doesn't just work with anyone. Yun ft Erykah Badu was very 90s hip hop, was not expecting it, but very much loved it. I continued on with the album since I enjoyed Yun so much and most of the songs gave very different vibes. I decided to delve into the lyrics since when it comes to Rap, lyrics are 100% one of the most important components of the song, Closer and Change pt. 2 were the only songs in full English so I had to look for translations. The lyrics for WildFlower especially were beautiful, thoughtful, and sincere. I enjoyed the album full 10 for me. My favorite song was Yun of course my next two would be Closer and Hectic. Change Pt. 2 was probably my least favorite but still enjoyable nonetheless. He's made a fan out of me.… Expand
  7. laila_lilac
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    its been months since its release.. but it still feels fresh, evoke the same emotions a little deeper as the time goes by! the melody, the lyrics, the selection of featured artists.. indigo is truly a master piece created by an artist by heart and soul who is at his prime! what a timeless magnum opus!
  8. Devikrishna
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Such a beautiful collection. The songs make you feel like floating mid-air lost between the clouds. The lyrics are deep and has so much poetic creativity. RM's voice is calming and comforting at the same time. This is his debut album but its such a high quality. The tune, the rhythm, the beats, the lyrics, Namjoon's subtle adlibs, his melodious voice etc makes listening to this album suchSuch a beautiful collection. The songs make you feel like floating mid-air lost between the clouds. The lyrics are deep and has so much poetic creativity. RM's voice is calming and comforting at the same time. This is his debut album but its such a high quality. The tune, the rhythm, the beats, the lyrics, Namjoon's subtle adlibs, his melodious voice etc makes listening to this album such a hypnotising and luxurious experience. I can listen to the songs one by one all night and day and wont even flinch. Its that much of a delicious experience. Im so grateful for Namjoon's artistry, his passion, dedication and love for his music. The different artists featured in this album justify their respective roles with so much perfection. Makes the overall listening experience magical and luxurious. RM is so young but he is immensely talented. My respect for him will never decrease. I am truly grateful and privileged to be his fan. To be honest I am quite surprised with people leaving negative reviews, I'm definitely sure they didn't listen to the album even one bit but they just wanna satisfy their hate for BTS for god knows what reason. Anyways, would 100% recommend this album to everyone and those that are new to BTS. Give it a go, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  9. moonblastx
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    Once again Namjoon bringing comfort and wise thoughts with his music. Generational
  10. ah71
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    RM's first solo album is incredibly diverse. Multiple collaborations and genres make for a great listen. I recommend listening in order. The production is world class, but what really sets this album apart from others is the poetic lyrics that RM infused into each song. It is raw, refreshing and quite often heartbreaking and yet somehow remains optimistic for the future. This album has himRM's first solo album is incredibly diverse. Multiple collaborations and genres make for a great listen. I recommend listening in order. The production is world class, but what really sets this album apart from others is the poetic lyrics that RM infused into each song. It is raw, refreshing and quite often heartbreaking and yet somehow remains optimistic for the future. This album has him laying his soul bare, singing about being shackled, wanting to be him and being lonely. He picked perfect people to collaborate with and yet my favourite track on this album is lonely, which is just him. This is a no skip album for me and I am blown away with his efforts. I also highly recommend Wild Flower with youjeen. Her vocals are incredible and the song has an epic feel to it with highly emotional lyrics. Congratulations RM!… Expand
  11. lanel09
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    I wasn't a fan of Mono, it wasn't my style but this album exceeded my expectations! I was shocked at how good the album was. I knew he wrote a lot of songs but I didn't notice how talented he was at writing. RM has a future as an artist and I can't wait to see his growth. Still love is a whole bop !
  12. mymymy
    Dec 4, 2022
    10
    kim namjoon best lyrics best rapper best leader this album is very special...
  13. jakiataher
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    A album filled with heartfelt poetic lyrics and genre bending sounds.you can not put RM in a box. he is a true musician who really loves what he does and that gets reflected on his music
  14. Gein
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is so unique, contains 10 different styles of music, hip-hop to old school and everything in between. With Collaboration with various super talented artists. From Erykah Badu, to Chery Filter. Every song has new taste to it. Love this album so much.… Expand
  15. Malaya05
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This album came our better than my expectation. A kind of album that you want to listen from top to bottom. If you listen to this album without bias and with open mind then you will truly enjoy every song and its stories.
  16. aksamanna
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This is such a well-crafted album. RM has beautifully narrated his journey through his 20s. Wildflowers, Stil Life, and All day are my favorite tracks. The highlight of the album is the unique melody and lyrics. I am sure each one of us will deduce our own meanings based on our personal experiences. Perhaps, this is the biggest strength of RM- he is able to evoke emotions in people throughThis is such a well-crafted album. RM has beautifully narrated his journey through his 20s. Wildflowers, Stil Life, and All day are my favorite tracks. The highlight of the album is the unique melody and lyrics. I am sure each one of us will deduce our own meanings based on our personal experiences. Perhaps, this is the biggest strength of RM- he is able to evoke emotions in people through his music. I hope he continues making music for a long time. Thank you for Indigo.… Expand
  17. Amelzhaa
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    I was expecting a lot from RM and he didn’t disappoint. Every track give a different moods and convey different emotions… his album was truly surprising since he choose to try different styles and genres. Best album of the year. Still life, Wild Flower and closer are my favorites !!
  18. sofist17
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    This album has some messages that convey more information about the author's life, Indigo is undoubtedly one of the best albums in the music industry, it has helped me a lot to reflect
  19. Itsmemarina13
    Apr 17, 2023
    10
    Indigo is an album that you can listen to when you are doing just about anything in your daily life. It can calm and make you feel happy all in one, everyone can find a song within the album they can relate to. The lyrics and phrases that RM will make you think and feel better about yourself as a person.
  20. bi86my
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Amazing, a perfect masterpiece. My favorite will be wild flower, closer , yun .... etc. Heck yea no skip at all!
  21. unortha
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Indigo embodies RM's emotions beautifully, lyrically and musically. The absolute rawness, authenticity, showed its prominence in a well-cohesive album. My favorite track so far is Yun, with Change PT. 2 leading close. All the dynamics fit very well, and the collaborations were well delivered. The lyrics are so beautiful, that I suggest reading them and truly envisioning what he is reallyIndigo embodies RM's emotions beautifully, lyrically and musically. The absolute rawness, authenticity, showed its prominence in a well-cohesive album. My favorite track so far is Yun, with Change PT. 2 leading close. All the dynamics fit very well, and the collaborations were well delivered. The lyrics are so beautiful, that I suggest reading them and truly envisioning what he is really talking about.… Expand
  22. AlexiaAraldi
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    A masterpiece! One of my favorite albums of all times! Deserves every good review! Hope everyone likes it as much as I do.
  23. Danihope
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Es un buen álbum, namjoon demostrando cada día lo buen artista que es, lo hiciste genial nam
  24. Arya13
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    One of the best albums i have heard, it has all the emotions and the vibes too. Thank you RM for releasing such a beautiful album
  25. Mariaangee
    Dec 7, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really like the album an i played the album complete. He really put effort and share his emotions during his twenty. i really appreciated that he can shared with us that. You can listen it everywhere while doing exercise, walk, run, dance and more. Of course, I still life and I dont care about negative comments.… Expand
  26. Sasamme
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    Indigo takes you on a cruise from start to end leaving feelings of nostalgia and introspection. Each track is so well done, moderately upbeat yet chill. As the cover of his album says, perfect for when you're walking, driving, or in the shower. RM's approach to this album was so much more meticulous than his previous mixtapes. You can really see how all the decisions he made musically wereIndigo takes you on a cruise from start to end leaving feelings of nostalgia and introspection. Each track is so well done, moderately upbeat yet chill. As the cover of his album says, perfect for when you're walking, driving, or in the shower. RM's approach to this album was so much more meticulous than his previous mixtapes. You can really see how all the decisions he made musically were intentional in making each song shine individually. Vocally and lyrically, he wanted to make sure that his messages were genuine and relatable, even down to the vocalists he had selected to sing on each track. This album truly is a collection of RM's "artwork." Beautifully done and inspiring.… Expand
  27. ddknight
    Dec 5, 2022
    10
    As listening to Namjoon’s previous works I had some expectations. Not music wise (maybe a little), but more of what I would feel after Indigo release. When listening to RM, his first mixtape, I always got a feeling of an, may I say, angsty teen. “I can prove it to you all, I have so much more to show”, something along these lines. mono., his second playlist, on the other hand, is a lotAs listening to Namjoon’s previous works I had some expectations. Not music wise (maybe a little), but more of what I would feel after Indigo release. When listening to RM, his first mixtape, I always got a feeling of an, may I say, angsty teen. “I can prove it to you all, I have so much more to show”, something along these lines. mono., his second playlist, on the other hand, is a lot different. It does have correlations to his first mixtape with songs like Life, I’d say. But overall it’s more soft, less angry. It is comforting you emotionally, doesn’t really matter if you’re into other music genres. Someone said mono. feels like standing in a rain with a friend. It fits very well, as Namjoon is addressing rain is his friend in one of the songs.
    And then we have Indigo. For me it felt like this teen RM and young adult Namjoon finally understood each other, live in the same world, breath the same air. Adult Namjoon found a peace with those different personas. Or, at least, a way to find it.
    Eight out of ten songs are collaborations. Which is not a bad thing at all, as some claimed. One other artist I admire once admitted that he can express himself better through working with others, which is why he doesn’t have much solo songs. And knowing this helped me better understand why Namjoon chose to do a similar thing in Indigo.
    Every artist in this album has their own style, way of living, thoughts, identities, really different life’s from one another. Namjoon managed to show color of every of these artists, but not forgetting about his own. And as Namjoon himself said, does feel like an exhibition of some sort.
    For me, All Day with Tablo, Hectic with Colde and Change pt.2 prod. eAeon give off this feeling the most. The reason probably is in that I did listen to them outside of Indigo for quite some time. And in Indigo I can see their colors mixed with Namjoon’s, something very new, but familiar in a way.
    Stories behind the album, lyrics and sounds, they all form an exceptional form of art. They make you feel, make you think, make you feel seen and understood. Indigo is something that will stay with you for a long time, even if not on a first listen.

    Pair of new jeans, not sitting quit right at first, but as time passes become your favorite. Or an old pair, which you disagree to throw away at any circumstances. Something new, something old, something that stays with you through out your life.    … Expand
  28. Mollyfoster
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    I have been listening to Indigo everyday since it’s release and can honestly say I love it more now than ever. The versatility in the style of music for each track as well as the beautifully poetic and sometimes raw heartfelt lyrics show RM’s diversity and depth in a way not many artists display. This album is truly a work of art to treasure through the years. Unfortunately someI have been listening to Indigo everyday since it’s release and can honestly say I love it more now than ever. The versatility in the style of music for each track as well as the beautifully poetic and sometimes raw heartfelt lyrics show RM’s diversity and depth in a way not many artists display. This album is truly a work of art to treasure through the years. Unfortunately some reviewers on this site choose to post assessments that seem more like a personal attack on the artist rather than an honest and in depth look at the actual music and message he released. I guess haters gonna hate…… Expand
  29. Gemk
    Apr 16, 2023
    10
    This album is a masterpiece. INDIGO is one of my favorite album of BTS and RM. Just my style
  30. rosedto
    Dec 6, 2022
    10
    RM (Kim Namjoon) created a masterpiece. This whole album is a master class of poetry in motion with great storytelling containing honest and raw emotional reflection. THIS IS WHAT GREAT LEGENDARY MUSIC SOUNDS LIKE. Actual music lovers know this album is EXCELLENCE AT ITS' BEST. Collaborations with a diverse spectrum of sounds and lyricism that stand the test of time. BRAVO! Well done.
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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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