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

User score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 88 out of 9464
  3. Negative: 849 out of 9464
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  1. hermmit
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The music I think speaks for itself. It delves into deeper relationships and emotions that the artists want to convey and share with the audience. It's diverse breakdowns from lyricism, technicalities to each track beats and composition-wise, and the overall theme that Map of the Soul:7 delivers. With an open mind and taking a closer look at the details in each track, you would love it asThe music I think speaks for itself. It delves into deeper relationships and emotions that the artists want to convey and share with the audience. It's diverse breakdowns from lyricism, technicalities to each track beats and composition-wise, and the overall theme that Map of the Soul:7 delivers. With an open mind and taking a closer look at the details in each track, you would love it as much as I did.… Expand
  2. Gigib2nu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is the best, the most artistic, the bravest that BTS has gone yet. Every song serves uniqueness.
  3. Dessamm
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Excellent! Definitely exceeded my expectations. Also, very diverse when it comes to sound.
  4. elitamathews
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    It’s an amazing album! With diverse music which has an excellent discography. Each song having great meaning and emotion behind it.
  5. Lisajoannn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Fantastic self-reflective music from Bts as always. Another timeless creation!
  6. Magda131313
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This is their best album to date. 10/10 the versatility, level of production and genres bring make it one of my favourites for sure. It will take more time to digest this. Absolutely top tier must have!
  7. Dimple_Gowda
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The whole album is really so much amazing!!!!
    Each song is so unique and the lyrics are soothing n so meaningful
  8. fujin_15
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    BTS shares their relationship and look back to their 7 year journey together. A very personal and sincere album
  9. agwstrivia
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Incredible songs. Shows the group’s versatility in production style, melody composition and genre. i don’t even know how to label half of the songs in there. Masterpiece.
  10. Tinnn
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The story telling of their personal battles and victories is very well told in this whole album. So amazing! The lyrics are very beautiful, very comforting and relateable and each track has its own charm. Congratulations to BTS for releasing yet another legendary album!
  11. spinsanity
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I enjoyed the album. Filter had that raw vibe and I really loved ON. I couldn't move on from Louder than bombs. It just calls for you to repeat it. One of the best albums I have heard. All 4 decades of me.
  12. Meemion
    Feb 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is a self reflection to their past 7 years beautifully crafted with the sleek production and Carl Jung's concepts of Ego and Shadow. Interlude: Shadow, Black Swan, Louder than bombs, ON talks about their struggles as artists and with their art giving introspective view and solo tracks like "Friends" talking about their friendship throughout the 7 years, "Moon" about relationship between them And BTS army. "Inner child" is about making peace with your younger self which also drives back to Jung's work.. "My time" is albout the group's youngest member who was a trainee since 13 years old and reflects back on himself as artist and as an individual throughout that time. "Filter" is Jimin's different take on himself with a Latin poppish vibe to the song . Ugh! is a powerful rap song directing towards those who throw their unnecessary malicious anger towards others. It rebels against this typical social construct.
    Zero'clock means rebirth and is a comforting song to those who are buried in the hustle of life and want to breathe a little. "We are bulletproof: eternal" is a soft ballad with how they have finally come towards making peace with themselves after all these 7 years along with their fans. "Outro Ego"is about combining your ego self with shadow and persona and trusting yourself and accepting all parts of you."Respect" is another powerful rap song criticizing social stereotyoes of "respect"    … Expand
  13. Ann1
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is full of bops. Especially ON and WE ARE BULLETPROOF: the Eternal hit me visually and emotionally hard.
    As expected from BTS. Haters can keep crying
  14. Armyforthewin
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Really good ! I was moved with all the song who are really heartwarming ! It was worth all the wait !
  15. Chlcrz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    There’s no reason for you to press that skip button bc all the songs in the album are serving.
  16. Angelsockss
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. beautiful album, great melody’s, lyricisms was on point love. Well done boys 7… Expand
  17. gukmul
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    I don't know who needs to hear this but nobody has as much range as BTS. You won't find more well rounded, aware and avant-garde artists in the current industry than them and this album is a testament to their huge range.
  18. Hannauu
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The boys always amaze me w their music, but honestly although this is my 5th comeback with them , this album is the best one , the range , the lyrics , the stories they put in undoubtly touch my heart. I'm just gonna say that the 10 months waiting for their album is beyond worthwhile
  19. j1nist
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is amazing in every way! The genre of the songs and the vibes you get from them are so different that it makes listening to the album in order feel like a wild but comfortable ride. There’s summery songs, there’s softer songs, there’s inspirational songs, there’s trap and there’s intense songs. Each track has a unique feel and flow and have such a beautiful way of making you feel different emotions. The lyrics are beautiful, encouraging the audience to reflect on themselves and accept all sides as your own. They give the audience the strength to keep going at the face of adversity, and also has very sweet lyrics to appreciate and love friendship. The vocals are, of course, amazing, and specifically Jungkook’s smooth and high notes in ON’s bridge truly bring the main single together. Zero O’Clock features the group’s vocal line and they performed this track beautifully, with high notes and low notes at the right places with a smooth, calm yet passionate tune very pleasant to the ear. Louder than bombs has a very deep bass and starts off with amazing, silky vocals from Jungkook and Taehyung, and leaves room for the rap line to shine without even with low, whispery lines. And, of course, UGH! is a very fast-paced track, aggressive and angry, specially with lyrics targeted towards those who hide behind the mask of anonymity and criticizing them for utilizing their anger for the wrong reasons. All 20 songs of this album have deep lyrical meaning and beautiful vocals from both the vocal and rap lines, working together in harmony to make a wonderful album. Please give it a listen and judge for yourself!… Expand
  20. Apollo2015
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Best BTS album yet. Blew my mind with it's dynamical set of songs. Album of kings.
  21. vminnie
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    MOTS:7 contains a wide range of genre for every taste. A progress on the ongoing story will be noticed if one will listen well following the original order of the tracklist.
  22. Emzz
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    They put their heart and soul with this album. Each member have their own story and put it into music. The lyrics aren't made just yesterday. It takes a whole year to create thia masterpiece. It has story about them, about their love for the fans and their own story. I love it and i can fell the sincerity of them through this album.
  23. HeistMint
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The best album of the century. This is the best album so far they nailed it the songs and the visuals are all great
  24. Minshooky
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Divers music with great vocals and rap skills. Magnificent lyrical content and a great choreography.… Expand
  25. jingjaney
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    They just keep making masterpiece after masterpiece! Their talent is out of this world.
  26. Tjass7
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is amazing! They really exceeded my expectations. Stream ON on youtube.… Expand
  27. Tihe
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    As expected from BTS!!! coming back with even more amazing concept and songs!
  28. SevenBeats
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Perfect music with some many different genres, best lyric, vocalist, and raps. 20 soundtrack music with a long and full whole stories from their first album until now.
  29. berenicex
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The album is literally a bop! The lyrics are really meaningful! I have no words because I really love the album! Bts did a really amazing job!
  30. NAMJOONIE
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After songs like black swan and shadow, I expected the songs to go deeper into the shadows. But it consists of sweet and soothing melodies. Musically it's interesting to see variation in the album.My favorite is still Black swan bc of it's instrumentation but the rest of the album is as beautifu.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 12
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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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