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:
  1. Positive: 8,527 out of 9464
  2. Mixed: 88 out of 9464
  3. Negative: 849 out of 9464
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  1. heynajara
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Todo comeback eu fico ainda mais impressionada com o BTS. A voz, a produção, o rap, o amor que eles colocaram nisso... Esse álbum não tem um defeito e eu tô apaixonada por todas as músicas, sem exceção.
  2. Jisoooo
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Melodias e letras mais do que perfeitas, ótimas harmonias e as units acabaram com a minha vida. BTS como sempre veio arrasando e felizmente os haters não tem poder sobre isso

    VÃO DAR STREAM EM ON ARMY!
  3. Lesleybryan
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is a fantastic album that used Carl Jung's Map of the Soul theory for the overall concept. They did a wonderful job and I've been listening to it all day! My favorite song is We Are Bulletproof:Eternal. Go listen to the album!
  4. moongoesby
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's one of their most genre diverse yet cohesive album to date. From Filter, to Louder than Bombs to We Are Bulletproof: Eternal, they have shown how well they can put into music their intended emotions. Can't stop listening to it.
  5. K1mina
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I don't think there is a bad song on it. Really consistent album! I'm loving it!
  6. minjin
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The tracks in the album has very different in their own.They differ in genre.. There is hipHop, edm, fusion of different genre .. You will feel the sincerity in their lyrics.. Each songs have different vibes.
    Despite their song in Korean, you will feelin the vibe.. If yiur not lazy you will get how good their lyrics are and how creative.. BTS is really nit yiur typical boyband.. even they    The tracks in the album has very different in their own.They differ in genre.. There is hipHop, edm, fusion of different genre .. You will feel the sincerity in their lyrics.. Each songs have different vibes.
    Despite their song in Korean, you will feelin the vibe.. If yiur not lazy you will get how good their lyrics are and how creative.. BTS is really nit yiur typical boyband.. even they are in the group.. they have their own uniqueness as an artist.. Real artist indeed..

    To those who hate without knowing the content is the dumbest person in the world. UGH!    … Expand
  7. yeveon_
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I love all the song! "Skip" never exist in the album. Well all BTS album never promote "SKIP" asdfghjkl
  8. YangMi
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente perfeito as músicas com significados maravilhosos as vozes são de Deuses
  9. cyy33
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing how they can put so much variation and colours into one album.
  10. Sjjsnsksnsksk
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, tá tudo muito incrível, Bts cada vez mais mostrando sua capacidade de se superar a cada comeback
  11. ggukycherry
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    isso eh uma obra divina, obgd bts por tudo e por mais essa obra de arte, voces sao incriveis amooo
  12. Zarin11
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    You can't put bts in a box and this album is the proof of that. The range they have shown in this album is definitely very commendable. Each and every song is unique and REALLY good. My emotions were all of the place while listening to it lol
  13. lissahyyh
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Map of the Soul:7 está excelente, todas as músicas são perfeitas! Com toda certeza o fandom está sentindo muito orgulho do BTS, esse é o álbum do ano.
  14. hobilicious
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum da carreira e olha que eu amo Wings. Produção perfeita, letras pessoais e cativantes. Mostra o amor que tem pelos fãs e membros.… Expand
  15. Freyja_Larkspur
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The Album is superb. Every aspect of the album was well thought off and executed. Their lead single is so powerful and really gives you the wow factor. Worth every penny spent.
  16. bloomie
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    A really well composed, coherent and touching collection of songs. Written and produced by the members themselves, i think this is one of their best works to date. BTS never fails to surprise - in the best way possible. Reading the lyrics translation makes the experience of Map of The Soul: 7 even better!!
  17. Pamluana
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum e simplemente muito bem elaborado , coeso , tem os seus momentos sombrios mas com toques de levezas em uma ótima dosagem. Sem contar as letras, as parcerias , as melodias e a história que cada música tem no álbum . Você não sabe qual escolher a sua favorita no meio das 20 obras no decorrer do álbum mas tem aquelas que vai tocar de uma forma diferente no seu coração conforme está a sua alma. Parabéns aos meninos pois é um excelente álbum !!… Expand
  18. Jinpoems
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum do ano, um hinário, álbum perfeito aclamado, n tinha como esperar algo menos q incrível do bts antis q lutem e engulam o choro
  19. BeatrizSthef
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Não fica apenas em um gênero e as letras são lindas. E claro que não poderia deixar de comentar sobre os vocais e raps que estão no ponto.
  20. Triz_
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Lo mejor, se nota que han puesto todo su esfuerzo para este álbum, lleno de sentimientos y historia, este álbum nos enseña un poco mas de las 7 personas en el grupo, gracias pos ello
  21. starlightx
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Their masterpiece!! Every single song in this album is beyond amazing, as always.
  22. Nalinaj
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. BTS has made another comeback with Map Of The Soul: 7 and I think they have done a pretty fantastic job. This arrangement was different from prior (they’ve had solos and vocalist/rapper division, but this album included more sub-units). I appreciate how the members let each other shine considering that does not always happen in groups. Back to the songs themselves, 5/20 came from the earlier album Persona (Home did not make it which hurt my heart but I’ve always enjoyed Persona, especially Jamais Vu) so I just enjoyed them again. For the newer songs, I believed that the way BTS described the album was fitting. They mentioned this was showing their growth throughout their career and you could it fee like it with some songs being more old school BTS vs others giving new school BTS. On my initial listen I thought, “oh this sounds more Dark & Wild but this one is new era 7.” I liked them both (though I always find old school sounds being my favorite, still enjoying everything ). I thought the title track sounded great and loved their use of the drum line and choir in the back. It gave the song a powerful feel which goes with the lyrics. There wasn't as much singing in this particular title track (not including the aspect towards the end where Jungkook was doing more singing). There was definitely some, but more melodious chants. You could definitely see the powerful message they were trying to exude.
    For the Rapper’s songs there was Interlude: Shadow which showed Suga’s ability. I enjoyed his lyrics with this one in the verses and and melodies in the chorus. Not to mention, the fun surprise at the end really screamed Suga. Ego was a ton of fun and had the usual J-Hope flair. He involves a lot of melodies with his rap and gave an overall energetic song. I can imagine fans having a celebration during it at the concert. Ugh, was a song with all of the rap members. It was hype and it definitely gave me old school BTS vibes. I enjoy the dynamic between the rap line as they bounce off of each other. The beat was great but not too much to the point where you focused on it more than the actual lyrics. They both commanded attention. Lastly there was Respect with RM and Suga and this song was in the form of discussion. It seemed like they were trying to compare Respect’s definition to the realities of how people show it. I love this song, and when BTS approach topics like this. It's sarcastic and very entertaining.
    As for the vocalists, we got Filter, My Time, Inner Child, and Moon. Jimin's Filter was fun and more sensual. He's has always had a very charming tone. Mixing it with the playfulness of this sound (the Spanish guitar), they made something great. It was one of my favorites. My Time is Jungkook’s song and this was a R&B vibe (Side note: He incorporated a lot of English with this song). I think his vocals got to show a bit more w (not the entirety of his capabilities. Just more). His ad libs were amazing and they usually are. I think he did a great job. I enjoyed the production of this one. Inner Child was by vocalist V. With V, I’m more use to his soulful solo songs, but this was a sweet change. It made you feel like rushing towards something uncertain but beautiful (which is amazing because this was a song for his younger self). It made me feel as if I could gather with friends for good feelings and just be happy enjoying life. Lastly, we had Moon with vocalist Jin. We got another fun song that gave me old school vibes (not BTS old school, but retro pop... maybe?). It was playful in a way that’s different from Jimin’s. Less sensual, more surrounded by positive energy of someone loved. You could skip through the fields with your best friends to this song, go on a road trip, or anything really fun. It’s one of those songs that make me feel how a song should, which is happy. Also, the lyrics are sweet. Two other vocalist songs were Friends and 00:00. Friends was cute, showing the friendship between members singing. It was just really fun and playful song. 00:00 was very nice and they sang more on this one. The harmonization with the members was great for this song and I really enjoyed the build to the chorus. Lastly there's We Are Bulletproof (WAB), Louder than bombs (LTB), and Black Swan. LTB sounded as if they were drawing you in. It was very trance-inducing saying, “hear me.” Black Swan did well highlighting vocals/raps and the overall sound was amazing. I loved the beat and message. WAB was another song highlighting everyone. It’s a reminiscent sound and probably best shows that, “Look at how far we’ve made it”
    Outside of this, BTS worked with others on 7. I wonder if this is BTS wanting to branch out further in their sound or what inspired them to work with the people they did. How’d the process go with the co- producers/writers . Also, they incorporated more effects and it seemed fitting in many aspects for the lyrics, but I do love a raw BTS    … Expand
  23. keith7
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Many feelings in just one album, undoubtedly one of the best works of BTS's career. Didn't disappoint!!
  24. Fatimaluque
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Bts always outdoes themselves and this is no exception!!! Amazing album!!!
  25. taebloon
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    é simplesmente perfeito cada música é única e tem sua singularidade as letras são profundas e cheias de significado sem falar que os vocais são impecáveis
  26. MinAny
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum está maravilhoso, as músicas estão incríveis, as letras, a produção, tudo incrível
  27. Mansymang
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Saber que tem muito dos pensamentos, da história e trajetória dos meninos e todas as mensagens que eles colocaram
  28. choiseoks
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    They have outdone themselves with this album! The songs are fresh and fit to different occasions. I loved it!
  29. Skhharada
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Eu amei o álbum por completo, as músicas divinas e as letras são perfeitas. A crítica mais ainda, tudo está perfeito, obrigada por trazerem esse álbum para nós.… Expand
  30. sasharo
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album tells their most cohesive and most introspective story to date. Each member shares very personal, and very potent, thoughts and emotions with the listener. This album is a map of the artists but also a map for the listener to find a truer version of themselves. Best of all, BTS is there to hold your hand the whole way through. This album truly challenges you to look at andThis album tells their most cohesive and most introspective story to date. Each member shares very personal, and very potent, thoughts and emotions with the listener. This album is a map of the artists but also a map for the listener to find a truer version of themselves. Best of all, BTS is there to hold your hand the whole way through. This album truly challenges you to look at and accept all of yourself, it makes you feel nothing less than special.… Expand
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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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