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- Summary: The debut full-length release from BTS's Jung Kook features guest appearances by DJ Snake, Jack Harlow, Latto, and Major Lazer.
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- Record Label: Hybe
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Asian Pop, K-Pop
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Mixed: 2 out of 5
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Nov 2, 2023The 2020s have found their pop king and ‘Golden’ more than secures him the throne.
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Nov 17, 2023Like Justin Timberlake and Harry Styles before him, it's quite clear that Jung Kook has been christened as his boy band's main breakout, and Golden makes a great case for that push.
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Nov 3, 2023The bright spots in the album are truly dazzling, while some of the b-sides aren’t very memorable in comparison, and for that reason, the album feels quite top-heavy — the first five tracks are clear bangers, but the energy dips through the back half of the record.
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Nov 2, 2023It’s well-made, hooky – but nevertheless, Golden is an album bound to leave more agnostic listeners pondering what the fuss is about.
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Nov 6, 2023The album takes off when Jung Kook can focus on his honeyed falsetto, as on the supple disco glide of Standing Next to You, or on 3D’s exhilarating chorus. Golden is full of bright spots, but only fully shines on occasion.