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. Arcoiris
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Me encanta trasmite un mensaje bueno y unico todo en el es Arte Pura
  2. sevkeskin
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    i gotta give this album a full score. this album destroyed my top3 bts albums list which were
    1. HYYH pt.2
    2. LY Tear 3. YNWA this one already grabbed the first spot and it's been 'only' 6 days. This album in particular feels very personal and deep, the solo songs all got me crying like there is no tomorrow, the ot7 tracks black swan, louder than bombs, we are bulletproof: the eternal    i gotta give this album a full score. this album destroyed my top3 bts albums list which were
    1. HYYH pt.2
    2. LY Tear
    3. YNWA
    this one already grabbed the first spot and it's been 'only' 6 days.
    This album in particular feels very personal and deep, the solo songs all got me crying like there is no tomorrow, the ot7 tracks black swan, louder than bombs, we are bulletproof: the eternal and of course the title track ON really showcased bts' diversity pretty well. the subunits... SIGH... absolutely in love with the combos namjoon x yoongi in respect, jimin x tae in friends and of course the old but gold jamais vu by jk x jin x hoseok.

    phenomal album, their best so far.    … Expand
  3. bangtanervous
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    tudo que esse grupo faz é simplesmente perfeito e a prova está aqui. BTS É ARTISTA
  4. Park_soojin
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Wonderful album My favorite songs are On, louder than bombs and My time, is really amazing the way they express themselves in the songs and how they manage to pass this energy on to the fans, I didn't like Kpop but now I really love, them they showed me that song it's not just a cool rhythm it's much more than that, their voices are incredible and it's great to hear, they did me so well iWonderful album My favorite songs are On, louder than bombs and My time, is really amazing the way they express themselves in the songs and how they manage to pass this energy on to the fans, I didn't like Kpop but now I really love, them they showed me that song it's not just a cool rhythm it's much more than that, their voices are incredible and it's great to hear, they did me so well i hope i can repay this with all my love, sorry for my bad english.… Expand
  5. TamiCosta
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Um álbum cheio de sentimentos e alma, quem ouvir não vai se arrepender. Cada solo te emociona e as vozes, rap, letra e musicalidade estão impecáveis.
  6. shelling
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    My a huge fan of rap line, but this time, I am the fan of vocal line! All the songs are incredibly beautiful.
  7. sabrinas
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    As a psychologist student and BTS fan, I'm so happy with this album. They really explored the ideas that are explained in the book "YUNG: Map of the Soul" by Murray Stein in a smart and amazing way while telling their personal stories. It's amazing because this way they're exemplifying in a clear and accessible way some of the most important ideas of psychology, they're teaching whileAs a psychologist student and BTS fan, I'm so happy with this album. They really explored the ideas that are explained in the book "YUNG: Map of the Soul" by Murray Stein in a smart and amazing way while telling their personal stories. It's amazing because this way they're exemplifying in a clear and accessible way some of the most important ideas of psychology, they're teaching while bringing entertainment. This is what makes this album special, while it is best-selling, it has a deep meaning and hard work behind, it is not just music made to sell. They have a big influence, and what they're doing with this influence is amazing. They're bringing just positive impacts, encouraging people to search for art (CONNECT BTS project), search about psychology which is very important nowadays, to love yourself etc. Could not receive less than 10.… Expand
  8. SandraPinheiro
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    This album and these guys are everywhere. Breaking records left and right. For real. Based on that fact, I thought "Why not listen to their new album?". And, honestly, this was one of my best decisions this year. BTS just embraced the boy-band stereotype that people insist in boxing them in and turned it into art in its purest form. MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 navigates through countless themes:This album and these guys are everywhere. Breaking records left and right. For real. Based on that fact, I thought "Why not listen to their new album?". And, honestly, this was one of my best decisions this year. BTS just embraced the boy-band stereotype that people insist in boxing them in and turned it into art in its purest form. MAP OF THE SOUL : 7 navigates through countless themes: fear, fame, friendship, love, hate and respect — all these are contradictory but somehow the group managed to put them into an emotional, raw and cohesive album. I got butterflies listening to the songs, but when I read the lyrics... I had a breakdown — that's how much it felt close to home. To me, with this album, they did what it needs to be a real and complete musician and artist — connect and thrill people with their own experiences by portraying it in a relatable way. Everyone deserves to listen to this album. Everyone needs to listen to this album. There's only one word that sumns it all up and can describe it: masterpiece.… Expand
  9. sopempathy
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    kpop perfection ! this album is out of this world, one of the best albums I have had listen in my life
  10. tohkyo
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    i don't like kpop but that's amazing, i think this is one of the best albums I've ever heard
  11. Andrea_
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    This is what I've been waiting for. When you think nothing can top the last album, BTS just brings all the shots. Rollercoaster of emotions one moment you are jumping and dancing around the next you are on your bed crying, the message was just so beautiful
  12. LoretaBeka
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    This album is exactly what i want an album to be. Amazing production, amazing lyrics, everything is beautifully made.
  13. Luizatreff
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing that we que feel the love for the music of the 7 members in this album
  14. pjsea
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    every single track has this marvelous sound, the melodies touches deep inside of my soul and everything feels, figuratively speaking, like heaven... their voices mixing perfectly together, blending each other and creating this sensation, something like floating in the clouds.. just takes me to another world far from here. the lyrics, every lyric there's a message, there's no words in vainevery single track has this marvelous sound, the melodies touches deep inside of my soul and everything feels, figuratively speaking, like heaven... their voices mixing perfectly together, blending each other and creating this sensation, something like floating in the clouds.. just takes me to another world far from here. the lyrics, every lyric there's a message, there's no words in vain when we talk about bts.. everything is inspiring and so life-changing. I really really appreciate this album, it's a gift, it's all that i needed without even knowing. thank you bts, you're real artists, the world NEEDS you, thank you SO MUCH. it's a mesmerising work of art, no doubts.… Expand
  15. Carllyn
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Álbum impecável,eles fazem uma desconstrução deles mesmos como pessoa ao falar de seus medos e inseguranças e de como a amizade os fortaleceram ao longo de seus 7 anos juntos. É uma carta de retribuição aos fãs.
  16. AnaCarolMarian0
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Na minha opinião melhor álbum da carreira (Love Yourself: Tear que me perdoe), é possível encontrar desde R&B à HipHop Emo. BTS realmente não se prende a um único gênero, eles fazem as coisas do seu próprio jeito, seja cantando em coreano, seja adicionando faixas com gêneros diferentes para poder passar a imagem que eles querem passar, sem se preocupar se vão “combinar” ou não. Isso é oNa minha opinião melhor álbum da carreira (Love Yourself: Tear que me perdoe), é possível encontrar desde R&B à HipHop Emo. BTS realmente não se prende a um único gênero, eles fazem as coisas do seu próprio jeito, seja cantando em coreano, seja adicionando faixas com gêneros diferentes para poder passar a imagem que eles querem passar, sem se preocupar se vão “combinar” ou não. Isso é o que mais eu aprecio em artistas, a dedicação em fazer o que ama e passar mensagens através da arte, sem se preocupe com números e charts.… Expand
  17. DarianZuleth
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    This album really convey such wonderful message that everyone no matter age, genre nor religion should avoid. This album is one of the best albums that has ever been released, for how it portraits BTS most personal and self referential works, including their most deepest feelings. Each songs in this albums convey different messages we have:
    Shadow: this song talks about our deepest    This album really convey such wonderful message that everyone no matter age, genre nor religion should avoid. This album is one of the best albums that has ever been released, for how it portraits BTS most personal and self referential works, including their most deepest feelings. Each songs in this albums convey different messages we have:
    Shadow: this song talks about our deepest feelings that everyone feels once we climb higher our shadows follow us and we tend to run away from them, but at the end we should all embrace it, because that's what makes us who we are. (The shadows represent our imperfections.) We as humans tend to be perfect but always forget our imperfections which is what makes us who we are.
    Black Swan: Talks about how they want to dive deep into their inner selves and face the shadows that once they tried to avoid.
    Filter: This song shows the different side of Jimin we see Jimin as someone kind hearted and a sweet angel, but this song shows a side that has never been seen. This song makes a lot of references from the movie aladdin with a mixture of their old song Pied Piper.
    My Time: This song tells Jungkook's personal journey as part of BTS, refering his days when he first became a trainee at the age of 14 and always felt like his life was a movie, but never got to experience the normal life that we all got to experience.
    Louder than bombs: This song we get to hear BTS still question their identity and try to find the right answer that they've long tried to search.
    ON: This title track talks about all that BTS have gone through all the hardships they've endure since they debutie till now, but at the end no matter all the negativity they willl still fight back and stronger.
    UGH: This song is where BTS rap line adresses the haters and detractors once more.
    Zero O'Clock: a track from the vocal line in which talks about how when the clock strickes zero its a new beginning to start your new day full of happiness, which is why they represent it as the comforting hour.
    Inner Child: Talks about V's story how at a young age he became an artist and never got to experience how to be a kid and so this song taks about how much he wishes to at least feel what its like to be a normal kid.
    Friends: This song talks about the friendship of Jimin and V, this song talks about all their memories they have made together through out the years and their desire to stay BFFs for eternity.
    Moon: Jin sing this song using metaphors of the moon who is him and earth which represents ARMY and BTS, which talks about how no matter what he will always be there if we ever need a light that shines our darkest skies.
    Respect: This song is a sub unit of RM with Suga that feels more of a conversation between them both as they try to find the meaning and the implications of being respected and the mere concept itself.
    We are Bulletproof: the eternal: A clear ode song to army and BTS in which talks about the journey that BTS and ARMY have went through starting in the year 2013. This song talks about all the ups and downs that we have gone through together. At the end of the song we can hear the words "We are not seven with you" which shows that even if BTS has seven memebers they will always count ARMY as part of their family.
    Outro: Ego: This closing track JHope narrates the journey that he has taken in which includes the past hard times, but at the end accepting them as a way to be able to move forward thus acepting his "EGO"

    All this messages that have been sent through the different styles of music is what makes this album one of the best albums to ever been released for how at the end we all share this same experiance through our lives.    … Expand
  18. Linnyloo
    Feb 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! One of the most personal releases they've come out with so far. The solo songs are based on the members personal experiences which take us into their own lives and thoughts. The group songs are about their journey together over the past 7 years and how they've overcome their dark past and came out into the light despite against all odds. So many different genres and styles!Amazing album! One of the most personal releases they've come out with so far. The solo songs are based on the members personal experiences which take us into their own lives and thoughts. The group songs are about their journey together over the past 7 years and how they've overcome their dark past and came out into the light despite against all odds. So many different genres and styles! deserves 100%

    If you think you can't enjoy this album because it's not in English! then be more open minded and give this album a chance. There are always lyric translations on YouTube and other translator websites, the resources are there, you just need to make an effort and not be lazy. This album includes so many genres! no song sounds like the other and no it doesn't sound like "k-pop". Put the xenophobia aside and give this a try, you'll enjoy it if you're listening without prejudice.    … Expand
  19. jangmi7
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    I love their new album , there are so many good songs and some of them are really emotional .
  20. Carolbangtan
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    The album totally exceeded all my expectations in ways that is hard to explain in words. The members examine their legacy on Map of the Soul: 7, while they create a near-perfect balance of nostalgia and looking toward the future. The entire album is so cohesive. The is LP is a perfect package with an intro interlude and outro. It’s not a dark album, but it has dark moments. Map of theThe album totally exceeded all my expectations in ways that is hard to explain in words. The members examine their legacy on Map of the Soul: 7, while they create a near-perfect balance of nostalgia and looking toward the future. The entire album is so cohesive. The is LP is a perfect package with an intro interlude and outro. It’s not a dark album, but it has dark moments. Map of the Soul: 7 at its core is an album of reflection. As a band, BTS’s legacy is still in the making, and the group gains new fans around the world every day. You will not regret listening to this gem and more people need to hear its full genius potential.… Expand
  21. alanoudsaudi
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love it , really . Even Im saudi girl who speak Arabic i enjoy listen to it .… Expand
  22. Kavya_19
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    I guess, this is the best album BTS has ever released. There's litreally no skips in the album.
  23. lmlm02
    Mar 1, 2020
    10
    They keep improving with the melodies and lyrics, this could not be any better, gj
  24. blaxckswan
    Mar 3, 2020
    10
    this is is their best album so far. it's cohesive, it contains some of their best lyrics and production so far, and they members shine through both individually and as a group
  25. fealmeidaf
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album is really a masterpiece. The songs are so emotional and the lyrics are profound, they go to the most powerful song with ON and end with a beautiful message of union, so sentimentalist. The solos really highlight the voices and the personality of each one from the vocal line. Respect and UGH are SO BADASS. And i love the instruments they used in 00:00 o'clock and Lauder thanThis album is really a masterpiece. The songs are so emotional and the lyrics are profound, they go to the most powerful song with ON and end with a beautiful message of union, so sentimentalist. The solos really highlight the voices and the personality of each one from the vocal line. Respect and UGH are SO BADASS. And i love the instruments they used in 00:00 o'clock and Lauder than bombs, the vocal is so high and the production was on point. They know how to mix a lot of instruments and genres to form a beautiful and artistic song. And of course, "The eternal" to the fans, the line from the first track to the last track was a trip of emotions.… Expand
  26. Saru143
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    It's a beautiful album . Enjoyed all the songs. Thank you bangtan for working so hard.
  27. anlle
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. this album is like a conclusion of their past 7 years. Surprisingly ,every member have their own way to participate in the creation of this album. Just enjoy it ,with no prejudice,you'll get it.… Expand
  28. Ingrididi
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    É um álbum tão emocional e, ao mesmo tempo, empoderado, que fala sobre a juventude. Eu realmente amei, um dos melhores álbuns que já ouvi!
  29. Rexa
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    this song is so cool that it never disappoints I hope there will be a surprise on BTS's next album
  30. AM1
    Mar 5, 2020
    10
    listen without prejudice
    this album is new style for each member song, for Louder than Bombs is really great and refreshing, and the new style for We're Bulletproof Eternal, they giving all they feel to this song, i really like it
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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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