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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  2. Mixed: 88 out of 9464
  3. Negative: 849 out of 9464
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  1. Apollo2015
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Best BTS album yet. Blew my mind with it's dynamical set of songs. Album of kings.
  2. gukmul
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I don't know who needs to hear this but nobody has as much range as BTS. You won't find more well rounded, aware and avant-garde artists in the current industry than them and this album is a testament to their huge range.
  3. Hannauu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The boys always amaze me w their music, but honestly although this is my 5th comeback with them , this album is the best one , the range , the lyrics , the stories they put in undoubtly touch my heart. I'm just gonna say that the 10 months waiting for their album is beyond worthwhile
  4. Chlcrz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    There’s no reason for you to press that skip button bc all the songs in the album are serving.
  5. Angelsockss
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. beautiful album, great melody’s, lyricisms was on point love. Well done boys 7… Expand
  6. Armyforthewin
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Really good ! I was moved with all the song who are really heartwarming ! It was worth all the wait !
  7. Ann1
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops. Especially ON and WE ARE BULLETPROOF: the Eternal hit me visually and emotionally hard.
    As expected from BTS. Haters can keep crying
  8. spinsanity
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed the album. Filter had that raw vibe and I really loved ON. I couldn't move on from Louder than bombs. It just calls for you to repeat it. One of the best albums I have heard. All 4 decades of me.
  9. agwstrivia
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible songs. Shows the group’s versatility in production style, melody composition and genre. i don’t even know how to label half of the songs in there. Masterpiece.
  10. Tinnn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The story telling of their personal battles and victories is very well told in this whole album. So amazing! The lyrics are very beautiful, very comforting and relateable and each track has its own charm. Congratulations to BTS for releasing yet another legendary album!
  11. fujin_15
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS shares their relationship and look back to their 7 year journey together. A very personal and sincere album
  12. Dimple_Gowda
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The whole album is really so much amazing!!!!
    Each song is so unique and the lyrics are soothing n so meaningful
  13. Magda131313
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is their best album to date. 10/10 the versatility, level of production and genres bring make it one of my favourites for sure. It will take more time to digest this. Absolutely top tier must have!
  14. Lisajoannn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Fantastic self-reflective music from Bts as always. Another timeless creation!
  15. elitamathews
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album! With diverse music which has an excellent discography. Each song having great meaning and emotion behind it.
  16. KellyRV
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Is refreshing, is inspiring and is a new installment where BTS show how versatile they are and how their sound has evolve without losing their roots with sounds of Hip Hop, Pop, Rock Pop and each song tells a story showing their map of their souls.
  17. Dessamm
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Excellent! Definitely exceeded my expectations. Also, very diverse when it comes to sound.
  18. Gigib2nu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is the best, the most artistic, the bravest that BTS has gone yet. Every song serves uniqueness.
  19. hermmit
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The music I think speaks for itself. It delves into deeper relationships and emotions that the artists want to convey and share with the audience. It's diverse breakdowns from lyricism, technicalities to each track beats and composition-wise, and the overall theme that Map of the Soul:7 delivers. With an open mind and taking a closer look at the details in each track, you would love it asThe music I think speaks for itself. It delves into deeper relationships and emotions that the artists want to convey and share with the audience. It's diverse breakdowns from lyricism, technicalities to each track beats and composition-wise, and the overall theme that Map of the Soul:7 delivers. With an open mind and taking a closer look at the details in each track, you would love it as much as I did.… Expand
  20. Palom4
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bts are kings. They show for the world others nationally can be amazing no only usa… Expand
  21. Melzinha
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente o álbum está incrível, BTS trabalhou muito é isso e notável. Não estamos falando de um simples álbum, mas sim de uma potencialidade absurda. Que merece seu reconhecimento, BTS envolveu muitas pessoas neste trabalho.
  22. lopez00marisol
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I love the album it has different sounds and the vocals are really good and the rap too
  23. shinebrightjoon
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    amazing album with many incorporated different styles that leave goosebumps all over your body
  24. AnnieSherry
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I love it. My favorite is ugh , on , filter but all the songs are amazing and I'm proud of BTS
  25. MagicSoul7
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This ALbum is in another level ! These guys are real artists and each song is greater than the other!! Not to mention the amazing lyrics
  26. LKAD
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The most musically engaging album they've done to date. They've taken leaps into bigger and better productions and messages. Amazing album. Best album of the year. Period.
  27. Jinnie1204
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Great Album, Wide Range of Genres and Just makes your Heart Happy by listening to it
  28. Overryan
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I truly like how there are 20 songs with different types of music but all of it can still unite together to make a bigger picture. The songs can speak for emotions and experiences of people that they normally would hide in between spaces of themselves, afraid other people will misunderstand and shame them. I believe that is why people can relate so much to the songs. As it can be a way ofI truly like how there are 20 songs with different types of music but all of it can still unite together to make a bigger picture. The songs can speak for emotions and experiences of people that they normally would hide in between spaces of themselves, afraid other people will misunderstand and shame them. I believe that is why people can relate so much to the songs. As it can be a way of voicing out yourself without actually saying it. One example is their song 00:00 (zero o' clock). How there are days where you feel sad for no reason, how sometimes you just feel so heavy, and how everyone seems to be busy and fierce except you. To a person going through something similar to that, it can be very comforting and can mean a lot to them.… Expand
  29. hanahrzm
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The songs in this album encapsulates more than just the music- it’s poetic, it’s meaningful, it delivers positive messages & it perfectly shines the limelight on each of the seven members’ abilities, ranging from their songwriting, producing, and all the way to their vocal & rap skills. Not only is the music appealing to the general public even outside the ‘K-Pop’ realm, but the meaningThe songs in this album encapsulates more than just the music- it’s poetic, it’s meaningful, it delivers positive messages & it perfectly shines the limelight on each of the seven members’ abilities, ranging from their songwriting, producing, and all the way to their vocal & rap skills. Not only is the music appealing to the general public even outside the ‘K-Pop’ realm, but the meaning and message behind each and every track is all the more noteworthy. Please spend some time to read the lyric translations, I promise you it’ll be worth it. This album is everything good one can expect from BTS, and even then, they continue to exceed that expectation. I believe they will continue to do so.… Expand
  30. ingrid16
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The best album that i've ever hear. They mix diferent genders of music in one single album, this show their talent and effort, i'm very proud of what they did in this album. Bts is the most incredible artist of the globe.
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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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