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. NM8
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Well thought out music. Both the lyrics and the music individually and together are moving and well done.
  2. Donne
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a journey worth going through, a journey that is the growth of BTS. If you are looking for the best variety of musical genre and the most sincerity, Map of the Soul: 7 is a worth the try, the LSS, your playlist! … Expand
  3. BrendaHtown
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Just a masterpiece.
    This album showcases BTS biggest asset : Their versatility. From pop to rnb to hip hop to jazzy sounds, BTS knows no limits. Vocals and raps are of course top notch. BTS really affirmed themselves as artists with this album, and let’s note that all the 7 members participated in producing, composing and in the lyrics writing of the album.
    Give them a try you won’t be    Just a masterpiece.
    This album showcases BTS biggest asset : Their versatility. From pop to rnb to hip hop to jazzy sounds, BTS knows no limits. Vocals and raps are of course top notch. BTS really affirmed themselves as artists with this album, and let’s note that all the 7 members participated in producing, composing and in the lyrics writing of the album.
    Give them a try you won’t be disappointed, with 7 years of music behind them BTS definitely has a song that you will like.    … Expand
  4. MariaMp
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed listening to this album. It was a wonderful experience. An album with diversity in genres, beautiful music, lyrics with deep meanings and amazing vocals. One of the best albums really.
  5. nbk
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    One of the best album i have had the fortune to listen to. The solo songs of the members are so good!the rap song persona is a bop, so is ego & shadow! the vocal lines' solos are really good! moon is a heartwarming song for the fans, filter is literally a hoe anthem it’s just so good, my time and inner child are heartfelt songs ON the title track is a bop! louder than bombs & we areOne of the best album i have had the fortune to listen to. The solo songs of the members are so good!the rap song persona is a bop, so is ego & shadow! the vocal lines' solos are really good! moon is a heartwarming song for the fans, filter is literally a hoe anthem it’s just so good, my time and inner child are heartfelt songs ON the title track is a bop! louder than bombs & we are bulletproof eternal unlike their names are totally different. zero o clock the vocal lines song will resonate with everyone if you just look up the lyrics. ugh! is really great as well that’s a rapline song! the subunit songs, jamais vu (which was in their last album mots persona too)is a healing song with the members jin, jhope & jungkook , respect is almost a silly banter between the rappers RM & Suga & lastly friends is a heartfelt song of the members V & jimin who call each other soulmates personally i liked it a lot. there are also songs dionysus, boy with luv, make it right which was also in mots persona alongside jamais vu & persona! Also a suggestion do look up the lyrics translation if you don’t know korean online the album hits different when you know the message behind it!… Expand
  6. Fanog
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Bst album ever! It's one if not the best album they released. Listening to this album is an experience.
  7. Nusray
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    this is not an album THIS IS MASTERPIECE.NO CAN MAKE THIS KIND OF GOOD MUSIC EXCEPT BTS. They literally whole music industry
  8. StellaM
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    A powerful album that conveys a powerful message while transcending language barriers. There is a song for every mood in this album.
  9. ughobi
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    one of the best albums to ever be released! that’s not just an opinion but also it’s shown through statistics
  10. badbye
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    LOVE THE ALBUM. They never disappoint. No skips. I've destroyed my chair during UGH, but that's fine I hated that chair anyway.
  11. strudelcuddy
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    MOTS: 7 follows BTS on their journey to find and love themselves and deal with the unique pressures and stresses they experience, having achieved the fame and success they once dreamed of. The metaphorical 'shadow' (as referenced in several tracks, most notably Interlude: Shadow) is part of the Jungian psychology that this album series draws inspiration from. But whatever complex emotionsMOTS: 7 follows BTS on their journey to find and love themselves and deal with the unique pressures and stresses they experience, having achieved the fame and success they once dreamed of. The metaphorical 'shadow' (as referenced in several tracks, most notably Interlude: Shadow) is part of the Jungian psychology that this album series draws inspiration from. But whatever complex emotions BTS might have about their fame, what they don't lack is hunger. Hunger to please, hunger to top themselves, hunger to perform and nowhere is that more apparent than the single ON. ON is their fight song, their declaration to persevere regardless.… Expand
  12. naymg
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    They completely outdid themselves and by looking back at what they have done these past years to look ahead is genius. I am in complete awe of this album, I am beyond proud and excited for them. Such an incredible album!!!
  13. seydyah
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    They came back with the greatest project that of all the music acts can barely achieve in their life time. The music in the album just sounds like nothing but perfect and it’s such a wide spectrum head to toe that I could only admire more to their talents.
  14. evaelis
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Once again, they have released an amazing album. I liked this one even better than the last one. Every song is different but they go together really well and I didn't expect anything else.
  15. mssj1804
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS album never disappoint. So many genres in this album. Give it a listen first also look for a credible translation. Just try to listen to their music without any prejudice and you will like it.
  16. minimoni_Q
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It's a whole story of BTS put together into 20 creative, remarkable songs with some of the amazing lyrics the boys have ever put into their works. Definitely their best work to date and there's no limits to BTS talents
  17. bogoshiipdaa
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Has all genres for those with a particular taste! The rock and roll Dionysus, ballad Jamais Vu and Zero O'Clock, powerful pop lead single ON, Louder than Bombs, and Inner Child, hip-hop and rap UGH!, Respect, and Shadow, the chill vibes of Moon and My Time, the cheerful Ego, and many more!
  18. Bunisaraswati
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This Album is so good . No one will regret listening to it. Music doesn't depend on language guys.music is a separate language so please don't judge it just because it's Korean. BTS is best Artist and best people . I'm so proud of this album… Expand
  19. Nanayskw
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Every song is so delicately composed and produced, definitely a great album worth every penny. It just keeps getting better and better with every listen.
  20. Remedy1
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Everything about this album is absolutely amazing and multiple songs made me cry like a baby. My favourite song out of the whole album is Friends, a duet between Jimin and V written from the heart with the ending “you are my soulmate” that started the waterworks. Inner Child struck a chord in me so hard, the final crescendo of the last chorus makes me want to fly. ON the title track is anEverything about this album is absolutely amazing and multiple songs made me cry like a baby. My favourite song out of the whole album is Friends, a duet between Jimin and V written from the heart with the ending “you are my soulmate” that started the waterworks. Inner Child struck a chord in me so hard, the final crescendo of the last chorus makes me want to fly. ON the title track is an anthem for all the fighters, the beaten down, and BTS told everyone that they will keep fighting even if the whole world is against them. A phenomenal track.… Expand
  21. Aaryaman
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Best bts album. It was worth the 70 minutes . Listen without prejudice and you will love it too!
  22. jimizuki
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Um dos melhores albúns lançados na indústria dos últimos anos, a forma com que conseguem abranger ritmos diferentes em um albúm só é apenas incrível.
  23. jaymieazarcon
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS always puts out high quality music but this album is their best one yet. I thought nothing's gonna beat Love Yourself:Tear but this is now my all-time favorite album. It gave me all the feels. I sang along, I screamed, I cried. An emotional rollercoaster. And as expected, BTS shows their genre-fluidity. Their versatility as artists is incrediblem
  24. Ayus
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album can be considered bts's best album by far. We can see they have clearly improved a lot when we go through their older albums. All the songs are great and they leave a great message. If you are a non-Korean speaker you would not understand what they are saying at first, but music transcends language so it really is not a big deal. You can go read the lyrics to know what they areThis album can be considered bts's best album by far. We can see they have clearly improved a lot when we go through their older albums. All the songs are great and they leave a great message. If you are a non-Korean speaker you would not understand what they are saying at first, but music transcends language so it really is not a big deal. You can go read the lyrics to know what they are saying on YouTube. Easy as that. So go listen to this album. 10/10 recommended… Expand
  25. melanova
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is everything I needed to hear right now. It even shows just how much more versatile they are as artists, from the lyrics to the production. If you want hip hop, you got it right here. RnB, here, pop, this album showcases many genres of music.

    Not to talk of the message they are trying to pass on with this album. Many of us are going through, or have been, through dark times    This album is everything I needed to hear right now. It even shows just how much more versatile they are as artists, from the lyrics to the production. If you want hip hop, you got it right here. RnB, here, pop, this album showcases many genres of music.

    Not to talk of the message they are trying to pass on with this album. Many of us are going through, or have been, through dark times and music can be a good way to uplift our spirits. This album executes that perfectly. I couldn't ask for more.

    This is by far the best album released this year and if you look beyond language barriers, I'm sure it'll be for you too.    … Expand
  26. Jess_
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wow I liked that song ON and Friends The rap is very articulate and the beat… Expand
  27. ssofija
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This was such an amazing album. You can really tell that they out their time to make this album special and every single song tells its own story. It's so refreshing to see an album where every song brings something to the table and there really isn't a single one that feels like it was just thrown on there. Really 10/10, best album of the year so far!
  28. sehyoonculture
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Map Of The Soul: 7 tem simplesmente a carreira toda do BTS em conjunto. É uma verdadeira obra de arte.
  29. Aisthenewisha
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely wonderful album. So in love, so proud, swept away by the talent of these 7 men from korea with the voices of angels. What world did I save in my past life to be able to love in the same generation as the living legends BTS.
  30. Blood4freedom
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Dionysus, Black Swan, Louder than Bombs, ON, UGH! are another level. BTS is more than just K-Pop!… Expand
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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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