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. Sukriti
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album really lived up to my expectation; I love everything about this album.
  2. angelicavb
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    this album is just amazing, the variety of genre in this album is just good. bts has went beyond my expectations. clearly they have given us an album that deserves so much praise, because there is not one song on this album that i don't like.
  3. AnushBTS
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Love this Album. I'm so proud of them . Great job BTS. It's amazing. Album of the year
  4. Kristyp
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album fills me with a variety of different feelings, yet at the same time it has a sense of unity. I'm always somehow sceptical when it comes to listening to albums because I'm concerned that the quality of the production will decrease with the bigger amount of songs. I'm glad that this isn't the case. From the instrumentals to the lyrics and just the raw emotions put into theseThis album fills me with a variety of different feelings, yet at the same time it has a sense of unity. I'm always somehow sceptical when it comes to listening to albums because I'm concerned that the quality of the production will decrease with the bigger amount of songs. I'm glad that this isn't the case. From the instrumentals to the lyrics and just the raw emotions put into these songs, this album managed to fulfill all the expenctations I had and more. That being said I'd like to recommend this album to everyone who likes music and want to feel something unique while listening to it. You won't regret it, I promise you that. 10/10… Expand
  5. Lailameika
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is the best you can even expect from bts... a new taste in music production... for those who post a bad review here just because you dont like bts are really tasteless and jobless. Worry about own you fav, dont bring down others please.
  6. amralime
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Brilliant, as I’ve come to expect from them. Very personal, retrospective and thought -provoking. The variety of genres is a guarantee that everybody should be able to find something for themselves.
  7. minyusok
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Perfeito! De longe o melhor album da carreira desses garotos, que venha o GRAMMYs.
  8. hobabie
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece. BTS never disappoint. I can feel all their emotions through the songs, their rage but also their love and hope. I really love it!
  9. Fizzygoblet
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    An album without skip with delicious cocktails of genres. Give it a go without prejudices. You'll love it.
  10. liayanni
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Sincere passion can be heard and the connection can be seen whilst reading the lyrics. Well recommended!
  11. Lihi
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing!! My favorites are ON, UGH!, EGO, Moon and actually all of them. All of the songs are well produced. The rap, vocals and lyrics are amazing.
  12. Manarch
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album is just VERY VERY GOOD and I can't stop listening Every song is a bop Thank you BTS for everything
  13. AdityaVenkat
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Map of the Soul:7 has exceeded all expectations by delivering in lyrical excellence, musical prodigy and amazing performances. The title track, ON, is on par with other legendary BTS lead songs, like Blood Sweat and Tears & I Need U, in that it's musically well articulated and lyrically empowering. The solo songs and unit performances, the latter a first for BTS, explore new themes andMap of the Soul:7 has exceeded all expectations by delivering in lyrical excellence, musical prodigy and amazing performances. The title track, ON, is on par with other legendary BTS lead songs, like Blood Sweat and Tears & I Need U, in that it's musically well articulated and lyrically empowering. The solo songs and unit performances, the latter a first for BTS, explore new themes and concepts in a very entertaining way. This series, inspired by Carl Jung's prolific work, has given the audience a rare glimpse at the psyche of artists who were propelled into the centre of all attention fueled solely by their sincerity and hardwork. I'm very happy to give this album a perfect rating.… Expand
  14. Bleuesheis
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Best BTS album out yet and more to come. The emotions and how each solos are all equally amazing. ON, the lead single, was on fireee. A chart topping album with its chart topping single!
  15. Nenengn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    All the songs are soooo amazing.. the music and the lyrics.. wow i can't stop listening
  16. BTSforever
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The best album released in 2019. BTS showed their talent through challenging choreography, unique vocals, and powerful rap through ON and Black Swan. Each song in 7conveys a message learning and accepting oneself. It is a deep and thorough search for oneself, album inspires by Jungian Theory. You could see no other album than this. With its head banging to emotional wreck songs, one couldThe best album released in 2019. BTS showed their talent through challenging choreography, unique vocals, and powerful rap through ON and Black Swan. Each song in 7conveys a message learning and accepting oneself. It is a deep and thorough search for oneself, album inspires by Jungian Theory. You could see no other album than this. With its head banging to emotional wreck songs, one could define this album as a rollercoaster ride of emotions. Listening to every song will surely captivate your heart more and more.… Expand
  17. zahha
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is really great! every song has its own vibe yet the way each song transfers to other is really smooth! It's actually rare! also they have really nice voices and good harmony with each other!! I also searched the translate of lyrics and it was mind blowing! They are really full package
  18. Likay
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I was listening to music on Spotify and came across a BTS ad and was curious so I thought why not listen to them , ive always had a image of Kpop of being something quit similar to gangnam style so I was surprised when I heard the first track and I immediately fell I love with the song with the song and I love that they didnt stick to one genre every song is so different from Boy with loveI was listening to music on Spotify and came across a BTS ad and was curious so I thought why not listen to them , ive always had a image of Kpop of being something quit similar to gangnam style so I was surprised when I heard the first track and I immediately fell I love with the song with the song and I love that they didnt stick to one genre every song is so different from Boy with love to Ugh , I’m so exited to get to know them better, my favorites from the album are On and Jamais vu . A masterpiece of an album!!… Expand
  19. koogiluv
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is the best album I've heard throughout the course of my entire life so far (and no I'm not kidding). The songs really hit home. This album is like a best friend; it'll walk with you wherever you may go and it'll carry you when your down and let you spread your wings and fly.
  20. Soueljitany
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It's an amazing album, i really enjoyed it so much. they keep on out doing themselves, well done.
  21. opiumstars
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    A very emotionally touching Album, with so many songs that speak about issues everyone deals with from time to time. A variety of genres are included and this way made a good job for conveying BTS's message that they will never leave us alone and that we will go through the issues together. Showing us how far they've made it, although it seemed impossible at the beginning.
  22. xinyunz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    A really versatile album showing the different colors of the members who participated in the producing and writing process. Worth the time to listen!
  23. vrmy
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It's such a great album! The songs are fresh and diverse. I really liked the songs "louder than bombs" and "zero o'clock". The latter has soothing and comforting lyrics. Also, the song called "ugh!" is a bop. Overall, all the songs from the album are brilliant and I don't think I'm gonna skip any of the songs.
  24. Fouley
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Agréable suprise avec un album plein de renouveau et des paroles profondes et touchantes.Probablement l'un de leurs meilleurs albums jusqu'à maintenant.Cette album est juste fantastique.
  25. Sevendy
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of my favorites albums from them. The quality of their music never disappoints.… Expand
  26. moarmyyw
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    É um álbum impecável, mostra sobre a união entre os membros a amizade, sobre amar a si mesmo,sobre não deixar que as pessoas comandem sua vida que é apenas pra você ser você mesmo
  27. MangTannie
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Impressive album. Very diverse. A masterpiece. The artistry and lyricism and musicality. Very excellent album. Each track hits very hard. I like the most the solo and sub unit tracks and the vical and rap line tracks..
  28. Moon_mr
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is such a masterpiece. Every each track in this album have a great messages that BTS want to deliver to the listener. This album contain more than what they inspire from the outside. This album also about their experience and how they deal with it and embracing themselves. This album is inspire from the Psychology book Carl Jung "Map of The Soul" where they talk about theirThis album is such a masterpiece. Every each track in this album have a great messages that BTS want to deliver to the listener. This album contain more than what they inspire from the outside. This album also about their experience and how they deal with it and embracing themselves. This album is inspire from the Psychology book Carl Jung "Map of The Soul" where they talk about their persona, shadow and Ego and how they excepting themselves. Every each track in this album have a great vibe that makes the listener keep wanting to listen to it again and again. i really recommend this album to everyone out there who want to find a good music to listen to. Such a good music for healing.… Expand
  29. Hanimahanani
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album!!! Really phenomenal!!! All of the tracks are so so good and have so many meanings. Literally the album of the year!
  30. ssiarangtae
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It has differs sounds as it has wide range of genres and great lyrics that tell story about nowadays generation concern which so many people can relate, not only about cliche love story. They bring you the roller coaster emotion. Should definitely check it out.
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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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