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

Universal acclaim- based on 9464 Ratings

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  1. Mooon
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is excellent..Surpassed WINGS album....Very proud of BTS and ARMY.....
  2. ganochel
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    what's great about BTS is their versatility and still incorporating their own style and their story.. this album shows another side of BTS that dont compromise quality music.. this is their best album so far.. im so proud of the the artist, the musician they became.. keep going BTS.!
  3. abbyboo
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    bts does a great job of blending different genres yet still retaining the cohesivity around the central theme of fighting against odds stacked against them, both by worldly challenges as well as the internal conflict they cause
  4. Maurareis
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS consegue se superar a cada álbum, o talento é inegável aqui e não é possível dar menos que a nota máxima, minha preferida do álbum é ugh e também Filter, hinos aclamadis e quem não gostar que se retire, não adianta vir reclamar.
  5. Taustre
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! Stream the album and I’ll meet you next friday on yt streaming!!
  6. sallaj
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    simply amazing. bts never disappoints!! the quality, the range, the emotions..... 10/10 !
  7. miazambri
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Each track is intricately crafted with a story of its own, as expected from BTS. The production level is out of this world and the lyrics are beautiful. The boys worked so hard to put together this album and on their 7th year, this album truly celebrates their growth and success for the past 7 years. Thank god they are 7.… Expand
  8. Gesany
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album is very good, reflects on the group's journey showing maturity, navigates the members' childhood, the group's love for fans, the friendship between the group members, the consequences of fame, among other aspects. The title track is incredible, it has a hip hop beat with inspiring lyrics, and black swan reflects on the fear of losing love for art, interlude shadow reflects onThe album is very good, reflects on the group's journey showing maturity, navigates the members' childhood, the group's love for fans, the friendship between the group members, the consequences of fame, among other aspects. The title track is incredible, it has a hip hop beat with inspiring lyrics, and black swan reflects on the fear of losing love for art, interlude shadow reflects on wanting to be something successful and when you reach it you can be lonely, worth listening to, it's a really good album… Expand
  9. BTSIsAmazing
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is so touched, i love so much the lyrics and everything, BTS is so talented they future is to big. BTS Fighting
  10. rkiveskyy
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I love this album so much. I can’t even find suitable words to describe my love for it. The solo songs? SLAPS The units? Maaan they ATE this ****
  11. Karinekstro
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O Álbum mais bem produzido e com músicas excelentes que ouvi nos últimos tempos! Parabéns BTS!… Expand
  12. AlexaAira
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Master piece, listening over and over again. They are unstoppable! We are so excited to see this live!
  13. teshani
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    [Verse 1: Jimin, V]
    I can't understand what people are sayin'
    Who and what do I need to follow With each step then again grows the shadow Where is this place I open my eyes to Maybe Seoul or New York or Paris I get up, unsteady on my feet [Verse 2: RM] Look at my feet, look down The shadow resembles me Is it the shadow that's shaking Or is it my feet that are trembling Of course I‘m not    [Verse 1: Jimin, V]
    I can't understand what people are sayin'
    Who and what do I need to follow
    With each step then again grows the shadow
    Where is this place I open my eyes to
    Maybe Seoul or New York or Paris
    I get up, unsteady on my feet

    [Verse 2: RM]
    Look at my feet, look down
    The shadow resembles me
    Is it the shadow that's shaking
    Or is it my feet that are trembling
    Of course I‘m not unafraid
    Of course it's not all okay
    But I know
    Awkwardly I flow
    I fly together with that black wind

    [Pre-Chorus: Jimin, Jungkook, Jin]
    Hey na-na-na
    Gotta go insane to stay sane
    Hey na-na-na
    Throw myself whole into both worlds
    Hey na-na-na
    Can't hold me down 'cuz you know I'm a fighter
    Carried myself into this beautiful prison
    Find me and I'm gonna live with ya

    [Chorus: All, Jungkook, Jimin]
    (Eh-Oh)
    Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah
    (Eh-Oh)
    Come on up, bring the pain, oh yeah
    Rain be pourin'
    Sky keep fallin'
    Everyday oh na-na-na
    (Eh-Oh)
    Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah

    [Verse 3: j-hope]
    Bring the pain
    It'll become my blood and flesh
    Bring the pain
    No fear, now that I know the way
    Breathe on the small things
    My air and my light in the dark
    The power of the things that make me, “me”
    Even if I fall, I come right up, scream

    [Verse 4: SUGA] Even if I fall, I come right up, scream That's how we've always been Even if my knees drop to the ground As long as they don't get buried It won't matter Win no matter what Whatever you say, whatever they say I don't give a uhh I don't give a uhh I don't give a uhh, yeah [Pre-Chorus: Jimin, V] Hey na-na-na Gotta go insane to stay sane Hey na-na-na Throw myself whole into both worlds Hey na-na-na Can't hold me down 'cuz you know I'm a fighter Carried myself into this beautiful prison Find me and I'm gonna live with ya [Chorus: All, V, Jin] (Eh-Oh) Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah (Eh-Oh) Come on up, bring the pain, oh yeah Rain be pourin' Sky keep fallin' Everyday oh na-na-na (Eh-Oh) Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah [Bridge: Jungkook, Jimin] Where my pain lies Let me take a breath My everythin' My blood and tears Got no fears I'm singin' ohhhhh Oh I'm takin' over You should know yeah Can't hold me down 'cuz you know I'm a fighter Choosing to descend into the dark abyss Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya [Chorus: All, Jin, V] (Eh-Oh) Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah (Eh-Oh) Come on up, bring the pain, oh yeah Rain be pourin' Sky keep fallin' Everyday oh na-na-na (Eh-Oh) Find me and I'm gonna bleed with ya [Outro: All, Jimin, Jungkook] (Eh-Oh) Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah (Eh-Oh) Come on up, bring the pain, oh yeah All that I know Is just goin' on & on & on & on (Eh-Oh) Bring it, bring the pain, oh yeah    … Expand
  14. Feerz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível e significativo, passa muitos sentimentos e definitivamente mostra a cara do grupo para os fãs dado que o nome já tem um grande significado. Todo sucesso para o Bts
  15. viktorijatrbl
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS went out of their comfort zone for the music and production for this album and it shows. Their lyricism never disappoint and I was pleasantly surprised by the different genres of music included in MOTS:7. One of their best albums to date.
  16. Marwa96
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    the album is the perfect blend of different genres, whatever your taste is there will be definitely a song for you, it’s a very mature sound from bts and I enjoyed listening to it a lot
  17. mariatheresacr
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    O que dizer dessa perfeição.... Vejo que tem muito do íntimo de cada um principalmente nas músicas solos, adoro interlude: shadow
  18. Luizamalu123
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    O Álbum está simplesmente perfeito, as músicas estão expressando muito os senmomentos deles, não tem nenhuma música mais ou menos, todas são perfeitas
  19. Sarah_giulia
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Foi o melhor álbum que eu já escutei na minha vida. BTS sempre se renovando e sempre me agradando.
  20. szmadu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    foi um álbum com solos expressando como eles se sentem, sério, eu tenho uma vida completamente diferente, seja cultura ou idade e existe uma grande distância geográfico entre nós! Mas o BTS consegue quebrar essa distância com a música.
  21. soperainbow
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Esse é definitivamente o álbum do século. Todas as músicas são excelentes e fazem você se sentir bem só em ouvi-las.
  22. Muthoni
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    this might be my favorite album for the entire decade. I love how every song flows from the intro to the outro. The different genres that each member has presented in their own solo, the sub unit songs are all very different colors and contexts but have merged together to become a beautiful masterpiece. Kudos to BTS!
  23. Ancsiii
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album, diverse but cohesive. Shows their history, range and versatility. Probably their best album to date.
  24. Marwaazami
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, I am not even a fan but I loved it so much!! Every song blows my mind more than the first. My currend favs are filter and on
  25. Hglkhgg
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album with different kind of songs I'm very proud of BTS and what they have achieved
  26. Evellynsp
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    O álbum é perfeitamente maravilhoso, BTS como sempre fazendo um trabalho impecável e incrível emocionando de todas as formas
  27. Ela7
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    I don't understand why some people give low scores without even listen to it. Show respect for artists hard work
  28. sydnerella
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very diverse album with a genius way of arranging the tracks. It starts from heavy songs showing anger or power then slowing down to heartfelt songs. This is by far their most honest album, telling what they feel behind this success..… Expand
  29. Ainysabel
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    They really outdone themselves with MOTS:7. As what they describe that this album is all about them- hence the name 7. Having a hard time to choose my favourite but if I have to; On, Black Swan, UGH! and The Eternal are my favourite. Overall, MOTS:7 is really one of their best album!
  30. Girtheekaa
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is the ALBUM OF THE YEAR
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  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 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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