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. Nerimar
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    Es un gran álbum diría que es mi álbum favorito, tiene excelentes canciones para diferentes gustos y las canciones en solitario siento que describen muy bien a cada miembro.
    Puedes sentir el alma de cada integrante en este álbum
  2. Chesh95
    Sep 1, 2020
    10
    I love the concept of this album. And the lyrics, they always tell a story. They're very inspiring. I love him.
  3. vantesul
    Sep 2, 2020
    10
    "It is an impressive, exciting and moving album with slick production, accompanied by thought-provoking art (the interpretative dance performance in the “Black Swan” video, the CONNECT BTS art exhibitions), but it is so much more than a shiny pop album. It is a love letter to pain, to the shadows that live within us.
  4. MsBangtan
    Sep 12, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente álbum, toda su estructura tiene conexión con álbumes pasados y a través de la literatura se puede entender mejor su profundidad… Expand
  5. eufrazine
    Oct 9, 2020
    10
    Simply amazing, a work of art, mazing lyrics all amazing, Bangtan is amazing.
  6. Dea20
    Sep 26, 2020
    10
    Map Of The Soul:7 went beyond my expectations. Only a few artists can create albums with different genres who go well together and BTS, with Map Of The Soul:7 proved that they are one of them.
  7. Saabirahjeelani
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing AMAZING ALBUM. There are literally no skips in this one. The packaging is awesome too.
  8. enyolar
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    every song is beautiful like a title. it was a meaningful gripping album. messages are very nice
  9. Al9624
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    This album is masterpiece!!! BTS overdid themselves) It's like a full story from the beginning till the end. I like how they let every member shine individually.
  10. cinnamon99
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    El álbum es excelente, variado y entretenido. Mis pistas favoritas son Black Swan, Intro: Shadow y My Tyme.
  11. Musicfann
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i truly felt so happy hearing this album. The lyrics and vocals and rap this album provides is simply amazing. I enjoyed the stories told through black swan and each of the members's solos. A different persona with a different pov of life with a different problem and solution. It was simply refreshing. I also gotta say that i'm in love with the lyrics behind respect and ugh. Not to mention zero o'clock always makes me sad and happy at the same time it's amazing. So far honestly honestly unbiasedly 10/10. Totally recommended when you're happy,sad,angry,lost,disappointed. It's one of my top 3 albums of 2020… Expand
  12. Zarinaaa
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Best album! Muy variado y todas las canciones son buenas, con unas letras hermosas.
  13. fabrizziomatt89
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
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  14. Powerssss
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Este álbum es arte, muestra los sentimientos de nuestros chicos luego de 7 años de carrera, tiene canciones que te llegan al alma.
    En fin, MOTS AOTY.
  15. dionyshadows
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    this album has everything i like in music: a wide range of great songs (bts members versatility is unmatched) and great self-written lyricism. this album kept my attention from start to end, no skips at all ! one of my favorite (if not my favorite) albums of 2020 !
  16. Marifer
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    It is art in all its splendor, each of its songs transmits different feelings to you and at the same time they tell you their own story that is simply magnificent
  17. KendraJen
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing. The lyrics, the beat, the vocals/rap are all on point! Can't wait for their next album… Expand
  18. Kinda
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Map of the soul 7 é definitivamente um dos melhores albuns de 2020. O novo álbum da boyband sul coreana BTS trás uma inovação de gêneros e faixas diferenciais que juntas formam uma perfeita coerência fonográfica. A faixa que mais me chamou a atenção foi "Black Swan", nessa canção bts transmite o seu medo de perder a sua maior paixão; a música. Com uma versão orquestral (performada pelaMap of the soul 7 é definitivamente um dos melhores albuns de 2020. O novo álbum da boyband sul coreana BTS trás uma inovação de gêneros e faixas diferenciais que juntas formam uma perfeita coerência fonográfica. A faixa que mais me chamou a atenção foi "Black Swan", nessa canção bts transmite o seu medo de perder a sua maior paixão; a música. Com uma versão orquestral (performada pela companhia de dança MN) e outra com batidas de trap, black swan realmente toca nossos corações e nos faz refletir os lados negativas da ascensão da fama. Em conclusão o álbum é uma obra de arte fonográfica e diversificado, uma característica muito presente na discografia do grupo que não se abstém em um único gênero e sempre tenta algo novo.… Expand
  19. btsrunpop
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece of an album. Each track is completely different both lyrically and musically to the other and BTS manage to blend it together perfectly to tell their own story - especially the solo tracks that are self-reflective of the group's individual feelings and music tastes. All of these different narratives (and international artistic displays, courtesy of CONNECT BTS) combineA masterpiece of an album. Each track is completely different both lyrically and musically to the other and BTS manage to blend it together perfectly to tell their own story - especially the solo tracks that are self-reflective of the group's individual feelings and music tastes. All of these different narratives (and international artistic displays, courtesy of CONNECT BTS) combine together to show the map of BTS's soul over the last seven years of their career, giving the album title "7" much more meaning than casual listeners would expect.… Expand
  20. JOJIMD
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A very cohesive and well-produced album. The song sepections were superb. I personally live the song Black Swan from this album it talked about the artist's love for music and his fear that one day that love will disappear. This is a really amazing album.
  21. jehana
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    It is a well crafted album, every song has its own flavour and touches on each members personality. Very meaningful lyrics
  22. Enera
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album so far! It shows the journey of the boys from self doubt to self love and acceptance.… Expand
  23. MusicKai96
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    One of the BEST albums released in 2020! The production of these songs are out of this world. Truly incredible. BTS never fail to give us an album that has a mixture of different genres and they work each of the genre in this album so beautifully. Ive never seen another artist do this. The fact that they are not afraid to play around with different genres but yet make them work so wellOne of the BEST albums released in 2020! The production of these songs are out of this world. Truly incredible. BTS never fail to give us an album that has a mixture of different genres and they work each of the genre in this album so beautifully. Ive never seen another artist do this. The fact that they are not afraid to play around with different genres but yet make them work so well with their theme and artwork is truly BEAUTIFUL. The meaning behind these songs are so meaningful, inspiring, and truly beautiful. And their lyrics have such beautiful messages of hope especially for our youth but it does not only apply to our youth, the meanings behind every song this group creates through their lyrics transcends age. No matter how old you are you can totally relate to it. Every song in this album is incredible. The rappers and vocalists in this group is truly INCREDIBLE AND MINDBLOWING. Its truly incredible that they used this era to connect to different types of art through CONNECT BTS. You can tell how much BTS loves and appreciates all kinds of artwork and it was such a unique and never before seen way to connect ARMY and listeners to different incredible artists. Truly incredible. Thank you BTS for producing another masterpiece of an album! And i totally recommend everyone to check it out.… Expand
  24. PatriciaYs
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album is one the best if not the best albums released. It contains their versatility as a group and as individuals. How they can switch from different genres and incorporate various genres into one song. Their message is what attracts a lot of people and how they talk about issues relevant to this day in their music is just beautiful.
  25. kxa045
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A beautiful album that expresses the growth and journey the seven members have gone through over the past seven years. A mix of multiple genres to fit anyones style of music.
  26. Tia2633
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This album is a masterpiece! The level of thought and attention to detail from the album cover to the last track is jaw dropping. The lyricism is unbelievable, they aren't just surface level but explore deep and complex themes that many of us face in our daily lives. One of my favourite tracks is Black Swan which explores how an artist dies their first death when they loose their passionThis album is a masterpiece! The level of thought and attention to detail from the album cover to the last track is jaw dropping. The lyricism is unbelievable, they aren't just surface level but explore deep and complex themes that many of us face in our daily lives. One of my favourite tracks is Black Swan which explores how an artist dies their first death when they loose their passion for their craft, a fear which the group has discussed often. There is also a beautiful MV that accompanies this track that showcases the members amazing dance skills. The album also features tracks like ON which commemorates the 7 members, 7 years together discussing their past and present. The whole album showcases amazing parallelism between their past work and present selves. A another favourite of mine is We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal, a track that for me sums up the 7 years of the group and their fans, ARMY. There is also an emotional animated MV to accompany the track, released during their 7th anniversary celebrations (Festa) which will have the tears flowing. Don't even get me started on Connect BTS, a free global exhibition funded by the members, with the aim to bring art of artist around the world to a different audience. If this doesn't show you how much this group value their craft then I don't know what will. I could talk endlessly about this album and the artistry of this group but this is a masterpiece that one needs to explore for themselves.… Expand
  27. rcestabillo
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    MAP OF THE SOUL: 7 is one of the BEST albums of BTS so far! This album showed the different range in music that BTS can compose, produce & perform. As always, BTS leaves positive message to their fans thru their music. MVs are very artistic like in Black Swan. I've never given attention to BTS's music before & i regret it that it's only this year that i get to appreciate them & their music.
  28. Ellie_Farrar
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece truly. From Intro: Persona to Outro: Ego, Map of the Soul: 7 weaves the tale of seven young men who are trying to find the balance between their public personas and themselves, using Jungian psychology to do so. Interlude: Shadow is a highlight where SUGA (Min Yoongi) talks about reaching these high levels of fame, but how truly lonely it is at the top. This is followed byA masterpiece truly. From Intro: Persona to Outro: Ego, Map of the Soul: 7 weaves the tale of seven young men who are trying to find the balance between their public personas and themselves, using Jungian psychology to do so. Interlude: Shadow is a highlight where SUGA (Min Yoongi) talks about reaching these high levels of fame, but how truly lonely it is at the top. This is followed by Black Swan. In this song, the group talks about their fear of losing their passion for their art. I cannot say enough about this album.… Expand
  29. n1k1
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Really great album. Sends a awesome positive message to today’s youth. The lyrics are encouraging and meaningful! This motivates me to try harder. I definitely recommend this album to anyone!!
  30. Mayan0
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this album gets better with every listen.. There ability to tell stories is amazing especially since it's their story, with such sincerity at the same time using different genres and yet they conflict in the same album is just amazing. Their artistry is incredible and I dare say not alot of thoughtfulness and creativity can be seen in today's artists... I'm glad i got this album.Honestly, this album gets better with every listen.. There ability to tell stories is amazing especially since it's their story, with such sincerity at the same time using different genres and yet they conflict in the same album is just amazing. Their artistry is incredible and I dare say not alot of thoughtfulness and creativity can be seen in today's artists... I'm glad i got this album. It's a keeper.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

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  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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