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. OumayaLemhamdi
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Brilliant. Just brilliant.
    I thought no other bts album will top ly: tear but oh Boi did they prove me wrong.
    They never disappoint.
  2. AnorPaiz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is basically a series of love letters and diary snippets that BTS wants to share with the world. The music is so good and don't feel manufactured. The lyrics are thought provoking and play with your feelings (if you bothered enough to read the translated lyrics). Please read the lyrics, then you will know what I'm talking about. ;)
  3. senjuti22
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    One of the greatest albums the band has ever put out. The production, the lyrics, the vocals, everything is done beautifully. Great listen.
  4. Reyyahivancka
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    VERY insightful. A beautiful piece of work that is constructed in a way that tells a unique story of the artists but can also be relatable to the audience
  5. kundu_mundu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    it's everything and more. it's so good and genuine. the album consists all sorts of genres and stories and they all serve one purpose, which is to comfort and uplift the listener. it amazes me how BTS excells their brilliancy each time but they do do it and I'll be here for it each time. Have fun listening to this album, it's there for every possible mood of yours!! I LOVE IT SO SO SOit's everything and more. it's so good and genuine. the album consists all sorts of genres and stories and they all serve one purpose, which is to comfort and uplift the listener. it amazes me how BTS excells their brilliancy each time but they do do it and I'll be here for it each time. Have fun listening to this album, it's there for every possible mood of yours!! I LOVE IT SO SO SO MUCH!!! thank u so much BTS … Expand
  6. arianaxx
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    i really love it !! there is not even one song that sounds like the other, the album is really diverse. my favorites are my time, 00:00, ugh! and moon.
  7. Saujanya_Roy
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    A rollercoaster! I have been a BTS stan for about 3 years and I am practically observing everything coming to a full circle. It is really satisfying.
  8. Domnica
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I really enjoyed this album! All of the songs from this album are amazing. I can't even chose a favorite songs... i love every single song. Congrats boys!
  9. lunewho
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    O álbum ficou simplesmente incrível e acredito que mantem toda a essência do BTS que conhecemos, em MOTS:7 é perceptível o crescimento musical do meninos, um ano que marca seus sete anos anos juntos e sua evolução. Todas as suas músicas ficaram incríveis e acho que os representa bem tanto quanto artistas quanto como pessoas.
  10. nereagm
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I'm giving it a 10/10. This album is not only great quality from a technical standpoint but it sums up perfectly the 7 years journey of the seven members of the group. It's obvious that they all have participated in the music process and it speaks volumes of the kind of artists they are. It flows perfectly with this days trends but at the same time has an unique sound, the BTS sound, thatI'm giving it a 10/10. This album is not only great quality from a technical standpoint but it sums up perfectly the 7 years journey of the seven members of the group. It's obvious that they all have participated in the music process and it speaks volumes of the kind of artists they are. It flows perfectly with this days trends but at the same time has an unique sound, the BTS sound, that you can't find in any other artist and makes it special… Expand
  11. Ann14
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They are the best.The. album songs are really so goooood!.... Army will always support them.
    (kind of topic but i need to tell this)Many hatera are hateing this album...cuz there favs cant have a combeback..just plz leave bts alone..If u dont like there music just dont mind them..y do u guyz have to spread hate.!    … Expand
  12. jirous
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    bts never disappoints! not a single bad song on the album ♡ can't wait for future content and albums from them !
  13. RyM
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Life changing. When I first heard the tracks, I cried. I’m brought up with a strong musical background, many songs give me goosebumps but not every makes me cry. ON is definitely a masterpiece that encapsulates the boys’ struggles and their determination in life. The most memorable track is Moon by Jin. It has a relatively upbeat melody but the lyrics, for some reason it made me cryLife changing. When I first heard the tracks, I cried. I’m brought up with a strong musical background, many songs give me goosebumps but not every makes me cry. ON is definitely a masterpiece that encapsulates the boys’ struggles and their determination in life. The most memorable track is Moon by Jin. It has a relatively upbeat melody but the lyrics, for some reason it made me cry uncontrollably. It was just so touching, his emotions were so raw and sincere, depicted with utmost simplicity. This album is a masterpiece. You must listen even if you’re not a kpop fan. Growth is about taking chances, you’re going to miss out if you don’t take this step and give this album a chance. Thank you.… Expand
  14. bangtan_taeger
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I honestly didn't think that they could top their previous works like Love Yourself: Tear but they did. I really love this new album. It's full of twists and turns and spans several genres masterfully in a way that only BTS can. The songs sound good anyway, but when you really dig deep into the lyrics of tracks like 'My Time' and 'UGH!' you really realise just how incredible of lyricists they are.
  15. Higor_
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é simplesmente perfeito, não há nada mais a dizer, perfeito já define tudo! "Você não está apenas me matando (você não está)
    Estamos acostumados a pisar na merda (estamos)"    … Expand
  16. Viemer
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! It has many touching stories and shows BTS growth as an artists!
  17. laranyv
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is one of the of the most amazing albums I've encountered it the boys really took their time to create something sooo good oh and stream ON
  18. rohxez
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The albums is an amazing amalgamation of sound! It’s absolutely not what you expected it to sound like and MORE; BTS shows an evolution of genre that no one else in the industry is doing; some songs are very concert-ready that will make for a great live experience; honestly their best album yet
  19. jmjkisart
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Amazing album with amazing songs. They are perfect!!!!!!!

    It really rememhers me the wings albuns. All songs are beautiful
  20. namjoon
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    An absolute masterpiece, you dont know what you're missing out on if you dont give it a chance. BTS never disappoints. (stream ON)
  21. namgidipity
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    their best album so far, all the member were able to be appreciated and their skills were showed magnificently. I had high expectations and they managed to reach them all. I'm so proud of them.
  22. otako0k
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    este álbum me salvó la vida, se ha convertido en uno de mis favoritos y me gustaron todas y cada una de sus canciones
  23. BangtanInsfired
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    If you actually leave prejudice behind and listen to the album you will love it. It's a masterpiece.
  24. uhn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It's sooo good. They outdid their previous albums. The tracks are all good. I just love it
  25. acarolwcosta
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    perfeito, uma obra de arte INCRÍVEL que precisa ser escutada por TODO MUNDO

    stream na lenda
  26. Hobiperfect
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It's a diverse, sincere and mind blowing album. It's one of the best albums to date
  27. littlemiin
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una persona que se admira las letras de canciones son aquellas que aprecian el esfuerzo y el sentido de poder hacer que otras personas puedan pensar en sus experiencias. BTS no solo hace conectar a millones de personas pero también aquellas que apenas empiezan y se dan cuenta de su poder.… Expand
  28. Cloud05
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album is amazing. The BTS members again delivered quality music with this new album. I really enjoyed the map of the soul journey.
  29. mj9
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    All the songs have incredibly beautiful lyrics and the diversity of beats and melodies should be beyond appreciated.
  30. abbyg
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    So amazing. Each song is heart felt and meaningful. It’s like one amazing song to the next. It’s truly that album that out shines.
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82

Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  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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