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. Ysasilva
    Jul 24, 2020
    10
    The best album of their career for sure, they explore new styles and surprise with such musical maturity.
    It is truly an album that deserves to be enjoyed.
  2. dewimoore
    Jul 24, 2020
    0
    I really don’t like it, the album was overhyped and I got so so disappointed. Trash. didn't show any growth of them as an artist. I found this super overrated. I liked a track or two, but after listening to them 2 times, I couldn't bear them anymore.
  3. jatmiau
    Jul 19, 2020
    10
    uno de los mejores álbum de bts, sino es que me atrevería a decir que es el mejor.
  4. gibs
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    definitely one of the best albums of the year, the story is consistent and their voices are incredible
  5. Ymanicha
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    The whole songs are great, I can enjoy each of their songs, this album is one of their best.
  6. lumaria2005
    Jun 28, 2020
    5
    The content have the pure work of 7 boys who has worked hard. They don't make music to like people, they make music that can comfort their fans. Beautiful.
  7. pagwtwo
    Jun 27, 2020
    10
    para as pessoas que apenas irão escutar as músicas razoavelmente e sem estar com a mente aberta vai achar superficial por não conhecer a história por trás das letras, as melodias não as melhores deles mas cada letra tem um pedaço de suas individualidades, por exemplo, friends, my time, wab the eternal e ego. umas das coisas surpreendentes sobre o álbum é a quantidade de gêneros que separa as pessoas que apenas irão escutar as músicas razoavelmente e sem estar com a mente aberta vai achar superficial por não conhecer a história por trás das letras, as melodias não as melhores deles mas cada letra tem um pedaço de suas individualidades, por exemplo, friends, my time, wab the eternal e ego. umas das coisas surpreendentes sobre o álbum é a quantidade de gêneros que se reúnem em um só álbum, e o fato de que quase todos os integrantes fizeram parte das composições das músicas é valoroso para os considerar artistas. o fato de tudo isso e os recordes que o álbum reúne é mérito de um grupo de jovens garotos faz a coisa se tornar ainda maior.… Expand
  8. Felipe_Kohn
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The joint of concept-album Map Of The Soul, now called as Map Of The Soul: 7, means the following of growing up of the greatest boyband in this second half of the decade. The album atmosphere now is darker, when seen in comparation of their last release Map Of The Soul: Persona.
    The two parts of the album are complementary, building a solid work. The lyrics are sensitive, leading the    The joint of concept-album Map Of The Soul, now called as Map Of The Soul: 7, means the following of growing up of the greatest boyband in this second half of the decade. The album atmosphere now is darker, when seen in comparation of their last release Map Of The Soul: Persona.
    The two parts of the album are complementary, building a solid work. The lyrics are sensitive, leading the project to flow delicatelly. It shows the magnificience of this band as the greatest teen pop act currently.
    An addendum: I felt that Namjoon looks a little dejected, unlike his typical attitude-filled behavior.    … Expand
  9. neffhiroshi
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    A true masterpiece.

    A well-thought album from the concept to the songs by itself, all lyrics are significant and show the growth of 7 lovers of music in a cruel industry, shows the best parts of their life that went through time and how sometimes sucess is not a good thing. An album to show the world that music can be meaningful even if don't understand all of it, so they write their    A true masterpiece.

    A well-thought album from the concept to the songs by itself, all lyrics are significant and show the growth of 7 lovers of music in a cruel industry, shows the best parts of their life that went through time and how sometimes sucess is not a good thing. An album to show the world that music can be meaningful even if don't understand all of it, so they write their lyrics thinking on those who are brave to leave the comfort of musics on their own language.

    Amazing how they are the only artists to envolve some topics with musics and still manage to wonder people all around the world and making them want to understand them, to search for more answers, to make people study different things like Carl Jung so they can know better the whole concept of the lyrics.

    Incredible work to mark their 7th year of career, and making people more and more familiarized with them.    … Expand
  10. Daniela2004
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the best album of this year one more time bts doesn’t disappoint us they are the kings … Expand
  11. MonseG12
    Jun 18, 2020
    10
    Amazing Album! The song My Time with the vocals of Jungkook are just WOW! Along with BTS’s rapline in the song UGH!, which is such a powerful song. And then there’s Black Swan. Black Swan is literally one of the best songs I’ve heard in a long time. Moon sung by Jin and Inner Child sung by V are also good songs that you could just relax to.
  12. OrihimeFurukawa
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    La calidad de las letras de cada cancion me gusto mucho. Entiendo porque se llama 7, es un numero en verdad especial para estos chicos. El album completo me encanta
  13. Cat7BTS
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Me resulta un álbum muy completo, ritmos variados, excelente producción y las letras son maravillosas.
  14. SantiagoP43
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    An exquisite album full of movement in terms of genres, pop, hip hop, trap pop, etc..

    The exquisiteness of which the songs move through a warm vowel and a Rap with excellent lyrics.

    This is definitely one of the best albums of BTS and of this 2020.

    Now I understand why their music has a global impact, you just have to understand the lyrics and enjoy the music and you have a wonder.
  15. Maey2307
    Jun 9, 2020
    10
    Me encanta cada canción tiene defernretes sonidos, en cada canción está plasmado un hermoso mensaje. The Best álbum!
  16. Junaki
    Jun 7, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really love this album, all songs are amazing
    So many beats and different types of songs, party song, sad song, motivational song etc... It's a BOP    … Expand
  17. katherinerein
    Jun 6, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing! I enjoyed it a lot. BTS never disappoints! My Time and Filter are my favorite tracks. I recommend this album to everyone, and I also recommend to read the translations of the lyrics if you do not understand Korean. The songs are beautiful.
  18. Darine
    Jun 5, 2020
    10
    the lyrics are incredible the production of the songs are very good! my favorites are louder than bombs, we are bulletproof-the eternal, on, black swan.
  19. RGraham
    Jun 4, 2020
    5
    I was expecting too much or something. This was really disappointing. I have to admit I listened to this album several times, so this may have been a reason for disappointment.
  20. FredeContre
    Jun 3, 2020
    0
    A really bad album, I can’t get into it. They should’ve waited and released something better next year.
  21. gabinanda
    May 31, 2020
    10
    One of the most powerful and sensitive album they have ever made. They explore the soul in so many parts. It is so well worked, from the rhythm, the lyrics, best of all, the album represents many emotions.
    The best album of 2020!!
  22. ghstintae
    May 30, 2020
    10
    No soy fan del kpop pero este álbum me sorprendio un monton, todo el álbum fue maravilloso, no hay ninguna canción mala, esperare con emoción su próximo álbum.
  23. Lynntae
    May 30, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. What more precious than personalized stories written sincerely by each of the members in the group.… Expand
  24. gabriduart
    May 29, 2020
    10
    Suprassumo tanto do pop ocidental quanto do pop coreano. Tudo o que 2020 precisava.
  25. JordanCannom
    May 29, 2020
    10
    These legendary idols are moving mountains! Love them so much! Icons and legend!!!
  26. Moniuva
    May 21, 2020
    10
  27. Malgosia
    May 21, 2020
    10
    Truly a remarkable album! Every song is a hit and so beautiful!! I really recommend this album!
  28. notbiasedcritic
    May 20, 2020
    0
    trash. didn't show any growth of them as an artist. i found this super overrated. i liked a track or two, but after listening to them 2 times, I couldn't bare them anymore.
  29. victoriabangtan
    May 16, 2020
    10
    bts paved the way this album is a 11/10 thank you i love bts to the moon and back. missing them.
  30. DashaAnanko
    May 16, 2020
    10
    I really enjoy listening to this album, music in different genres and not get bored
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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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