Map of the Soul: 7
by BTS
  • Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2020
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 9464 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8,527 out of 9464
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 9464
  3. Negative: 849 out of 9464
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  1. breavr
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It is a amazing album with beautiful lyrics and songs.My personal favorite is Friends
  2. Sashasashd
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's a comprehensive look into their past 7 years as a group. It's so uplifting and cohesive. Great great Album Their best yet I think.
  3. julialemesrp
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's a masterpiece and all the tracks have a different feeling and a different vibe! I loved it so much, mainly because it truly portraits how the seven of them are and how was their path till here. Love them!! Best of wishes for them and lots of success, they deserve it and even more.
  4. tamatoes
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is one of the best albums ive ever purchased, So many different variety's of music. Beautiful vocals cool rapping and meaningful lyrics. Its true when they say music transcends language you can feel the powerful impact of their music even if most of its in Korean , but their is alot of English parts which is a nice mix.
  5. ktexbts
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    beautiful. a work of art, really. the messages spread throughout this album are truly impactful and I hope people listen to it with an open mind. BTS never fails to impress me.
  6. Karolinarmy
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is so so diverse and beautifully made. The lyrics are painful, but beautifully painful. They touch your heart and give you a warm hug, but also tell you the truth that doesn't have to be nice.
  7. LightON7
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Every single song gives a different emotion this is one of best comebacks. BTS worked hard on this album it's like a summary of past 7 years together
  8. Sere
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I think this album is the best album of the year and even of the decade. BTS love ARMY a lot, in this album they express all their feeling and I feel identificated
  9. Beba613
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I felt like I was in a wild ride. All this emotions I felt through the members voices, songs that chocked me up, so beautifully done. By the end of the album I was vibrating with excitement and just so full of feelings and giddiness. They did it again and they just don't dissapoint, there's not a single skip, every solo, subunit or ot7, was just unbelievably good. Thank you BTS for once again giving me songs that motivate me and give me so much joy… Expand
  10. rosshooky
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is really amazing. Their lyrics so meaningful❤. Please Love BTS
  11. Wingsa
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The best album I have ever heard in my life! Not only does it have positive messages, but it is diverse in the types of genres included. BTS really lives up to the hype. If you rate this album negatively you are bland and got no taste.
  12. Moonchildoh
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album...omg perfect!!!! I love the 20 musics bc is so deep and powerfull! I'm so proud my boys, I love you
  13. Ratibolqva
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Such a cohesive body of work, their best till date in my opinion. Theres no skips, every song hits differently and showcases true colours of every memeber
  14. moonseok
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    it’s such an AMAZING and real album. they’re not just showing their real talent as singers but they’re being themselves in every single lyric wrote and melody played. i’m so proud of them and happy to see their comfort sharing every little shadow and parts of them, that gives me real courage and a spark of hope in the way to accept and love myself.
  15. btsthetc
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings. Kings.
  16. Lizzsato
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This whole album is incredible, but Louder Than Bombs is my new favorite song. Just speechless
  17. Joley
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The songs are amazing, it's on another level
  18. dianrx
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    They just keep getting better and better! Waited awhile for this album but it did not disappoint. What I like about BTS and their music is that they keep on evolving. This songs on this album is different from their other songs but you can also hear the influences from their previous work. Mad respect to BTS. They constantly release quality music and are such hardworking and humble people.
  19. Spicykimgee
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The entire album hits hard as it takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with feelings of nostalgia especially with ‘We are Bulletproof: The Eternal’ and the title track ‘On’ which pays homage to their earlier work ‘N.O’. Each song tells a story, that of BTS, of its members, of their journey these past 7 years, and how they have come to embrace their fate. Each song speaks to theThe entire album hits hard as it takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with feelings of nostalgia especially with ‘We are Bulletproof: The Eternal’ and the title track ‘On’ which pays homage to their earlier work ‘N.O’. Each song tells a story, that of BTS, of its members, of their journey these past 7 years, and how they have come to embrace their fate. Each song speaks to the heart that no one song is worth a skip. And while some tracks are inspired by their earlier works, you can easily see how their music has expanded, evolved, and how it keeps getting better in time.… Expand
  20. shinebrightkth
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    you should listen to the album in order, it tells a story about accepting themselves. it's a very personal album. magical.
  21. AfsanaBts
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    By far their best album, on top of their already amazing discography. So raw, honest and so much emotion
  22. Akirishi
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Una evolución de su trabajo que demuestra una madurez y desarrollo de personaje. Simple en las emociones, pero siempre sincero. Demuestran un gran interés en seguir superando las expectativas de todos. Comienza rememorando el inicio del mapa del alma para finalizar con una comprensión más completa de sí mismos. Muy emocional y con una lírica juguetona y poética. Su mejor trabajo hastaUna evolución de su trabajo que demuestra una madurez y desarrollo de personaje. Simple en las emociones, pero siempre sincero. Demuestran un gran interés en seguir superando las expectativas de todos. Comienza rememorando el inicio del mapa del alma para finalizar con una comprensión más completa de sí mismos. Muy emocional y con una lírica juguetona y poética. Su mejor trabajo hasta ahora.… Expand
  23. dirtaegguk9795
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's just so perfect. No words could say how I am so grateful for BTS being BTS because their albums gave and helped me find my own light. ♡♡♡
  24. Happy_GiLoMrE
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The new BTS album is amazing words can’t describe it I was shook… Expand
  25. Yoon
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing
  26. Magst
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I am actually blown away. The mind, heart and love that went into their album, songs, and lyrics. It’s a beautiful journey, from start to finish.
  27. JAMLOVESJIMIN
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album represents the hardwork and dedication they have for their craft. No wonder they are the best artist in the world! They love what they do and despite being the world's biggest artists, they still know how to keep their feet on the ground. The humblest people in the world! So much respect and love for this 7 wonderful people.
  28. freakofnaturej
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's absolutely breathtaking.
    Very diverse and raw with emotions that can make you cry endlessly
  29. Outtromyg
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is literal perfection. From lyrics to genres, everything js perfect.
  30. NatyMore
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Map of the Soul: 7 é verdadeiramente uma obra de arte, tudo nele é tão perfeito, os meninos estão de parabéns, eles capricharam muito nesse álbum, eu sinto amor tão lindo e tão puro, que eu só tenho a agradecer pelo presente que o BTS fez e fazem para os Armys.
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
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  1. The New York Times
    Mar 4, 2020
    70
    As a whole, the strong but not particularly unruly “7” is less sure-footed than “Love Yourself: Tear,” the group’s last full-length, from 2018, and the first K-pop album to debut atop the Billboard album chart.
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  2. Variety
    Feb 27, 2020
    92
    Taut and primal, “MOTS: 7” is a kind of self-referential homage. ... Each get solo turns to shine here, their collective work is what stands out.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Feb 25, 2020
    63
    Persona lacked the natural fluidity and chicness of their best music. Those problems aren’t exactly mitigated here, since most of those songs appear on this album too, but within this new context, they feel like a flashback before the saga continues. Many of the new songs are better about balancing Easter eggs for day-ones with new entry points for more casual listeners.
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