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. jilljake
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    The use/reference of Carl Jung's Map Of The Soul is brilliant in this album. This is about each member exploring their concepts of Persona, Ego and Shadow. The individual solo songs are just as amazing as the group songs.
  2. Hotshortie
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    BTS expands on that vision with their sleek and polished seventh full-length, Map of the Soul: 7. Through the lenses of fame and relationships, the group embark on a psycho-emotional journey that explores ideas of identity and self, using Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung's concepts (The brighter the light, the longer the Shadow.) as a backbone of the album. Impeccable production.
  3. mwlibu
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS 'most personal album, they keep innovating in everything they do and show once again how their potential overcomes barriers
  4. Vakerydoolcery
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    It's been months since this album was released and I can't get over it. It's just so wonderful and warning.
  5. Jikooka97
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing album It's perfect
    BTS IS THE BEST OF THE WORLD
  6. rrrayna
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    Pure magic. What a gift. Every song is as good as the last, and I can listen on repeat.
  7. Mimsoo
    Oct 5, 2020
    3
    I think its good but can be better :) hope next album can be better!!!!!!!!!
  8. jooniswooni
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    An amazingly touching album. Each song is very hard-hitting in it's very own way.
  9. 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
  10. irena30
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i really love this album especially black swan. i can feel their fear about their musicality. they are afraid if the music cant make their heart beating again. i know that they are a good musician, i can feel it through their work, their album. i hope they will continue to work harder and i will looking forward to it.… Expand
  11. 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
  12. Anniesko
    Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This album is a perfection. The variety of genres, the tones of voices, the production - it is so pleasant to listen. It never leaves you bored. Especially that soulful combination of English and Korean is a music to my ear literally. The flow is incredible and the fact that it covers such deep topics as your outer person, shadow and ego - really hits hard and makes me enjoy the musicThis album is a perfection. The variety of genres, the tones of voices, the production - it is so pleasant to listen. It never leaves you bored. Especially that soulful combination of English and Korean is a music to my ear literally. The flow is incredible and the fact that it covers such deep topics as your outer person, shadow and ego - really hits hard and makes me enjoy the music even more. Also, let’s talk about the visuals - they are out of this world! Black Swan and ON as lyrical, musical and visual production should honestly be in a museum.… Expand
  13. naiellow
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Music truly transcends barriers and BTS proves it once again. Each song is very unique and shows that the group isn't afraid of trying new things. Amazing experience.
  14. jensoo
    Oct 4, 2020
    0
    just finished listening to the album and i just didn’t like it... didn’t really have much to show not good
  15. aliarach
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    The album is great. Nowadays, the concept of entire album is less important, but they stick to the traditional concept to make a great album with a concept and stories to tell as a whole. It makes the album feel so meaningful, warm and relate to the listener. Not so many people are listening album from the intro to outro, but I really enjoy it from the beginning to the end. Black swan isThe album is great. Nowadays, the concept of entire album is less important, but they stick to the traditional concept to make a great album with a concept and stories to tell as a whole. It makes the album feel so meaningful, warm and relate to the listener. Not so many people are listening album from the intro to outro, but I really enjoy it from the beginning to the end. Black swan is my favorite, I think its the best song of BTS that ever created.… Expand
  16. Psifer
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Entertaining from beginning to end. Every track follows a cohesive story through Jung’s Map Of The Soul writings. It’s an in depth exploration of the self. They outdid themselves.
  17. SerMelanie
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You can tell how much effort they put to make this album; it’s a great album. I may even add to say that it may be one of their best albums. Whoever thinks otherwise either has prejudice against BTS or just didn’t listen to the album.… Expand
  18. Kamoosi
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The range in the geners is amazing there's no gener these guys can't do and the lyrics is so thoughtful, these days we can rarely see artist like them who cares to write meaningful songs, i love the album
  19. Muhkayluh
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    MOTS:7 combines energy and heart in a beautiful 19 track album. Lyrically, each song is layered with meaning. Surface at first but dive into the metaphors and mythology and you find beautifully written stories of self discovery.
  20. Gennn
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    It’s such an amazing album, every track is beautifully written and produced. You can feel the emotion and passion this band puts into their work. I recommend listening to it.
  21. Yoonji_tt
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    You can feel the passion for music that this band has, especially regarding their involvement in their craft. This album doesn't restrict itself to just one genre but dips into a refreshing variety of sounds which they master well. Their versatility is especially important to note considering the stereotypes and ignorance they've had to face and break to be taken seriously in the westYou can feel the passion for music that this band has, especially regarding their involvement in their craft. This album doesn't restrict itself to just one genre but dips into a refreshing variety of sounds which they master well. Their versatility is especially important to note considering the stereotypes and ignorance they've had to face and break to be taken seriously in the west while receiving criticism from their own home music industry from doing their own thing and not sticking to their more conservative artistic approaches - they've been advocates for artistic freedom and using their music and platform for good ever sincs setting foot on stage no matter the backlash they've received from the rest of the music industry and people of power, both from the korean and western music industry.in… Expand
  22. Marcelareads
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The storytelling and lyricism on this album are beautiful and raw. You feel the band’s authenticity through their singing, while their voices surprise in tonal variety and range. The rapping is placed well and compliments the vocal performances so seamlessly, I was surprised how much I wanted to hear more rap breakdowns as the album went on. My favorite songs are My Time, UGH, Louder ThanThe storytelling and lyricism on this album are beautiful and raw. You feel the band’s authenticity through their singing, while their voices surprise in tonal variety and range. The rapping is placed well and compliments the vocal performances so seamlessly, I was surprised how much I wanted to hear more rap breakdowns as the album went on. My favorite songs are My Time, UGH, Louder Than Bombs, and Outro Ego, but without a doubt I’ll be listening to every song again with anticipation. I believe BTS may really have a shot at a Grammy nomination this year for Map of the Soul:7. I’m excited for them!… Expand
  23. Joselin22
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I’m not a big fan, but I heard this album and thought wow. This album is one of the best I have ever heard. There are different genres, but they all go so well together. Good luck to these boys!… Expand
  24. Otisnes
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The album explores the themes in Carl Jung's Map of the Soul without hitting you over the head with it. The first grouping of songs contemplate the Persona (the previous album as others have mentioned) the second third contemplate the Shadow and the remainder contemplate the Ego. It is reflective, fun and very satisfying. Although some of the themes could be considered dark, the music isThe album explores the themes in Carl Jung's Map of the Soul without hitting you over the head with it. The first grouping of songs contemplate the Persona (the previous album as others have mentioned) the second third contemplate the Shadow and the remainder contemplate the Ego. It is reflective, fun and very satisfying. Although some of the themes could be considered dark, the music is still hopeful. I think this album is timeless but with all of the isolation and negativity from COVID this is the album of the year, or at least it should be.… Expand
  25. Ayshajamal
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    BTS has delivered one of, if not the, best albums of 2020. Each song in the album delivered not only meaningful lyrics but also beautiful music. Each song is unique and there’s a song for everyone since it has many different genres for people with different taste in music. Simply put, map of the soul: 7 is a masterpiece.
  26. specialkay28
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The album we needed this year. The variety of music styles strung together into a beautiful compilation of emotion, finesse, and magic.
  27. Faradiba
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    the whole of album are great, all the music there so good. i always repeat all the song in this album everyday.
  28. Annjunenam
    Oct 3, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album can make someone to keep theirs dream. I have many love from this album.… Expand
  29. chamarello
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    i love this album so muchhhhh!! love the songs love the lyrics and love them.
  30. lostpipe
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is a whole masterpiece. It contains art and sincerity. You can sense and feel about how this group born to be musician ㅡ their loves for performing are insane. I didn't say this as their fan but this is how the album tell. Map of the Soul: 7 is just the story about seven boys through music. I recommend anyone to listen to the whole album, and even language is the barrier, musicThis album is a whole masterpiece. It contains art and sincerity. You can sense and feel about how this group born to be musician ㅡ their loves for performing are insane. I didn't say this as their fan but this is how the album tell. Map of the Soul: 7 is just the story about seven boys through music. I recommend anyone to listen to the whole album, and even language is the barrier, music come to be the bridge. You will love the music if you listen without prejudice.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

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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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