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. smoreira2205
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!!!! Love that boys!!!!!!! Map of the soul 7!!!!!!! BTS KINGS!!!!!!!!
  2. yady
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    From vocals, lyricism, production. Bop after bop. I've been a fan since ly:tear and thought nothing could ever replace her spot. Love being proved wrong.
  3. ilikebtssomuch
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente incrível, cada faixa com um significado único e especial. Não consigo nem escolher qual é minha faixa favorita porque todas são perfeitas e transmitem um misto de sentimentos à quem ouve, realmente BTS nunca decepciona.
  4. Tokyonamj
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has no skips. They used a lot of different genres and they really used different types of styles. 10/10… Expand
  5. Renatazw
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um álbum perfeito. Vocais e letras incríveis, cada música compartilha de um sentimento único.
  6. LucyAnn26
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's amazing how these guys can pull off anything and better each time. They deserve more recognition with the works that they've put out. The vocal range, the story and meaning behind these songs, the choreography, it's undeniable even if you aren't a fan that BTS deserve so much more than this. I hope they keep producing bomb music as always. Sending in my well wishes.
  7. Chinchin705
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The lyrics are deep and meaningful. Their music genres in the album are diverse. The rhythm is very creative.
  8. vantejkoo
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, é inegável o carinho e esforço colocado nesse álbum, cada faixa perfeitamente pensada e produzida, estilos e temas diversos, é um álbum inigualável, realmente de deixar qualquer encantado.
  9. lizamah97
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is not only a compilation of new songs but also some songs of their last release Map of the Soul Persona. These tracks together with the new 15 ones are the perfect combination, not only for story line/message purposes but also to showcase their ability to handle different music genres perfectly. Each solo track is characteristic of each member when it comes to their stories, nonetheless it’s also a change up since the genres and moods of each solo are not the “usual” or what you would normally expect for each member and their solos. When it comes to subunits you can feel the different colors and chemistry of these members singing their stories as pairs, trios or quartets. Ugh is compose by the rappers and they become the group’s front battle line when it comes to hate. The track “Respect” is the follow up of “Ugh” and is two of the three rappers (RM and Suga) That take a moment to point fingers at those who talk behind their backs and pretend to respect them as musicians just because their group is now a successful one. The two rappers repeat how saying that you respect someone has become a too easy of an action that sometimes it has lost its meaning. The singers of the group take songs like “zero o’clock” to comfort fans and talk about those hard moments in life where you are lost and don’t even know why you feel down. It’s the perfect track to talk to fans about their own down moments while trying to relate to the fans feelings. “My time” and “inner child” are introspective songs about a past-present and the two singers feelings about it. “Filter” is a harmonious masterpiece that talks about the different sides Jimin sees of him, sides he thinks others see or want from him and even the sides he desires to show and give to people, specially his fans. All the rappers solos are the perfect ways to start, reach climate and finish the album. The track “friends” showcases perfectly a friendship so strong and deep that you might feel jealous of said friendship.
    Moon by the member Jin is just what you would desire of a melody, vocals and comforting lyrics. This solo is one of those that caught fans off guard since Jin is known for his beautiful, soul touching ballads and even if it’s still a calm song, it’s a more upbeat and less dramatic track than what he would normally deliver. Besides that change that shows his growth and willingness to keep on trying new things in music, Jin delivers a vocally amazing performance full of feeling and sincerity. About “louder than bombs”? One word: bop! “We are bulletproof: the eternal” it’s the contrary of what fans expected yet it’s as amazing and full filling of what a great song is suppose to be. Generally these album of full of genres and stories that connect with each other so perfectly even if they are musically so different. An amazing album that reflects who the group is, who they aspire to be and what they consider they are right now, not only in their own eyes but in the eyes of strangers, fans and even haters.    … Expand
  10. Jojobts
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso!!!!! BTS nunca desepisona sempre entregando trabalhos maravilhosos e autentico..
  11. iqraa
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album portrays bts journey as a whole. The elements in the album are so diverse and unique and each track compliments the other. There is continuity among the tracks which will amaze your mind and soul. there are moments where you will sob and the other where u will bop ur head crazily.
    the lyrics and the ensembling of the each song is so distinctly taken care of. the clarity of voices of each singer in the band amazed me. This album is definitely worth the hype and everyone should listen to it    … Expand
  12. Rmch3st
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum deles! composições feita por eles mesmo e produzidas por eles mesmo, obg por esse album, bts.
  13. Adithi
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    One of their best works! BTS outdo themselves every single time. Louder than bombs, filter, we are bulletproof and on are my favourite tracks.
  14. Jeonkookiedope
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Read the Lyrics LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS lyrics lyRiCS lYRIcs LyRiCs lYrIcS LYRICS lyriCs lYrics lyRics lyricS LYrics lYRics lyRIcs lyrICs LYRICS
  15. Uknow056
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album is perfect in every way. Every song is so good. BTS have put alot of effort and worked so hard on this album.
  16. jmfilter
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum é bom pra caralho e quem falar que não meus sinceros vai tomar no cu … Expand
  17. jminieyes
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    perfeito, sem defeito algum, um cristal da indústria musical. vocês que rebolem pra conseguir superar essa belezinha.
  18. hemashiro
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Emotional roller coaster, you can blush your cheeks like reading a love letter from your crush with Jin's Moon or crying a river after listening to We Are Bulletproof: Eternal; or falling in love with flirty song like Jimin's Filter; and get motivated by Zero O'Clock; you can get pumped up by ON too… Expand
  19. BethSam
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's too good. I can't even believe that and album like this exist. It has a really exquisite variety of genres.… Expand
  20. Carollmp
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eles sempre entregam um trabalho perfeito. A diversidade das músicas é o que sempre me encanta. Temos de um tudo no álbum, e de forma muito bem produzida. Amei!
  21. Jennifer61
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This album is my favorite of the year. It explores many different genres while still managing to keep a cohesive theme. The lyrics are deep and thought provoking while the vocals and music are so easy to listen to. Whether you want to just enjoy the sound or dive deep into Jungian psychology this is the perfect album.
  22. beatrizluiza
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts… Expand
  23. SagiGirl
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    There is a lot of component on this album. It is not only focusing on one thing. True artist explore and willing to challenge themselves and that is what exactly BTS is doing. They are brave and unapologetic.
  24. Ana_may
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's so wonderful this album. I want say there are some english verses. Lyrics are very profound and inspiring. And if you are into urban music this album is it.
  25. camilymots7
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    esse álbum esta perfeito cada faixa esta bem feita cadê vez o bts se supera a música principal on está ótima o álbum todo está ótimo
  26. Lupita27ja
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Every track just demostrate how they just keep growing in this 7 years. Please check it up with honest ears, you won't be dissapointed. If you want to get drown in the complexity of the lyricism and musicality that BTS brings to the plate, go on Twitter were our amazing translators dedicated their time to connect and get us closer with their passion, with what BTS do through theEvery track just demostrate how they just keep growing in this 7 years. Please check it up with honest ears, you won't be dissapointed. If you want to get drown in the complexity of the lyricism and musicality that BTS brings to the plate, go on Twitter were our amazing translators dedicated their time to connect and get us closer with their passion, with what BTS do through the universal language of music.… Expand
  27. Sirlabg
    Feb 21, 2020
    5
    Lo ameeeeee es maravilloso los arreglos son muy buenos La melodia suena delicioso
  28. btsworld
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    the album is so fresh! there is not one skip, all songs are total bops. I love it! mots7 is phenomenal. the album convinces you that stanning bts is the best decision anyone could ever make.
  29. luvlizzie
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great album with such a diverse collection of songs. The album’s structure was well built that it feels like you get lost in the story as each song plays along. Once again, BTS proves why they are the best and ahead of the music industry by aeons.
  30. geovannarocha
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum tá incrível, superou todas as minhas espectativas, as batidas são únicas e eu tô extremamente apaixonada por Friends, Inner Child e Zero O'Clock
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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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