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. mangworlds
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    this songs is really good
  2. Yoonra
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I love this album and BTS always learn me to love myself.and also,their voice is so amazing and beautiful
  3. Mariamkv
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is AMAZING, cant stop listening to it. The album really shows the hard work that BTS puts into their music. They do an incredible job in actually breaking down the language barrier, which seems to be a hard thing to understand for the part of GP and critics who refuse to look beyond the boyband stigma and appreciate the art for what it stands for. Good job BTS, keep it up.
  4. stapleskeri81
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I loved the VARIETY of the genres in the album, which makes it very interesting to listen to. From rap to soul to ballads. Some tracks stands out a lot more based on my musical preference but generally it was surprisingly very good. Highly recommend
  5. Jaej92
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    I love that this album has different genres to suit my mood. If this is what they can produce then I'm looking forward to the next album
  6. ghannesia
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    album of the year!!!!! its really the best album i've ever heard!! my favourite track is UGH!
  7. Elena2008
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    Not one song is a skip. The amount of research done for this album is astonishing.
  8. alennamu
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    The songs in the album are very good, when I first listened to them I immediately fell in love with all the songs in it.
  9. Arba
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I love this album so much
    BTS's really hard work in writing lyrics, producing their music, etc. they healing me with their songs.    … Expand
  10. Avisha
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is definitely one of a kind. The diversity, vocals, rap and especially the meaning behind every track. I'd love to mention my favourite track that absolutely moved me, I don't think anyone has ever been so raw and vulnerable in their writing. The track is named BLACK SWAN. Absolute masterpiece and no one would've done justice to this particular song other than them. HighlyThis album is definitely one of a kind. The diversity, vocals, rap and especially the meaning behind every track. I'd love to mention my favourite track that absolutely moved me, I don't think anyone has ever been so raw and vulnerable in their writing. The track is named BLACK SWAN. Absolute masterpiece and no one would've done justice to this particular song other than them. Highly recommended! BTS did a great job in this… Expand
  11. smaziah
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is the album that made me seriously look into BTS. The latter half of the album, especially, with tracks across such a diverse range of genres, like UGH!, Moon, Inner Child, We Are Bulletproof: Eternal. I'm also impressed by the inspiration from Jung and how the album starts with Intro: Person, ends with Outro: Ego and is bisected by Interlude: Shadow, all tracks by the group's threeThis is the album that made me seriously look into BTS. The latter half of the album, especially, with tracks across such a diverse range of genres, like UGH!, Moon, Inner Child, We Are Bulletproof: Eternal. I'm also impressed by the inspiration from Jung and how the album starts with Intro: Person, ends with Outro: Ego and is bisected by Interlude: Shadow, all tracks by the group's three rappers. No other album seems to be crafted with such care in recent times.… Expand
  12. Angelfoo1991
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums ever and as expected they never failed to amazed us with their great work..
    every single songs in this alb is a masterpiece. I love ON esp the choreo its one of the hardest choreo come from BTS, Friend by Jimin and V is such an easy listening song from, Zero o'clock and Ugh shows the color of their vocals from vocal line and their rap ability from rap line
    Also We    One of the best albums ever and as expected they never failed to amazed us with their great work..
    every single songs in this alb is a masterpiece. I love ON esp the choreo its one of the hardest choreo come from BTS, Friend by Jimin and V is such an easy listening song from, Zero o'clock and Ugh shows the color of their vocals from vocal line and their rap ability from rap line
    Also We are bulletproof the eternal, this songs really means a lot for both BTS and fans
    Album of The Year for sure!    … Expand
  13. Sasukemylove
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    THIS ALBUM IS LEGENDARY! PERIODT!
  14. Lialialia
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nice album. The songs inside this album also have many kinds of music. I love it… Expand
  15. Gracly
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    OMG , The songs are incredible, all of them have great lyrics . No wonder they are so popular. This is the best album I have ever listened to.
  16. hebab
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    uno dei migliori album mai prodotti in questi ultimi anni. Amo le loro lyrics molto profonde che rispecchiano i problemi delle persone. Amo anche che abbiano esplorato molti altri generi e in questo album ne è la prova.
  17. Gloriac
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    A great album that makes us feel the message, feel what they are trying to say with their songs, their own feelings.
  18. frogsinawell
    Oct 4, 2020
    9
    This album has varied genres of songs that relay different emotions as well as the story and journey of the members. The songs are mostly sentimental and meaningful and evoke some sad emotions. The themes explored and lyrics are universal.
  19. Chuhuongquynh
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This is the most amazing album of this year for me. It is just so inspiring. Tracks 00:00, Moon makes me happy after a tiring day while some tracks such as Shadow, Inner child, My time.... tell me more about BTS's career, what makes them fear, what makes them happy and feel grateful to talk about.
  20. Aimee707
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album was so beautifully crafted. This was a very personal album for the band and you get that sense through their lyrics which reflect how they feel about their lives and the world that surrounds them. A true masterpiece!… Expand
  21. mariami
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    This album is, probably, my favorite from BTS. I really love all the songs. WAB: The Eternal and Louder Than Bombs are in my top-3 list of songs they've ever released.
    What I love about BTS is the diversity in their discography. They are never afraid of trying something new, and this album proves it once again. Compare Ugh and Respect - both are rap tracks but they're so different! And, of    This album is, probably, my favorite from BTS. I really love all the songs. WAB: The Eternal and Louder Than Bombs are in my top-3 list of songs they've ever released.
    What I love about BTS is the diversity in their discography. They are never afraid of trying something new, and this album proves it once again. Compare Ugh and Respect - both are rap tracks but they're so different! And, of course, I must mention the lyrics. It's obvious that members participated in writing the lyrics cause they are really personal. Ugh is my absolute favorite because it's so relatable. More people need to read its lyrics, they're so amazing!    … Expand
  22. Stephanielara
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    From start to end this album tells the story of BTS going inside them selves and diving deep into their shadows with references to Carl Jung’s psychology this truly is the map to finding themselves Intro persona starts off the journey with BTS’ leader RM questioning “Who the Hell am I” a hard hitting confesional rap song. Boy With Luv follows referencing the bands earlier song “Boy In Luv”From start to end this album tells the story of BTS going inside them selves and diving deep into their shadows with references to Carl Jung’s psychology this truly is the map to finding themselves Intro persona starts off the journey with BTS’ leader RM questioning “Who the Hell am I” a hard hitting confesional rap song. Boy With Luv follows referencing the bands earlier song “Boy In Luv” BTS state that they are no longer consumed by this emotion rather they flow with it they have grown and matured and now thank their fans for giving them a deeper sense of true love and passion for music and BTS & ARMY. The same sentiment caries into make it right where BTS song about wanting to make ARMY happy and thanking their fans for staying by their side through thick and thin. Next is Jamais Vu which is the opposite of deja vu meaning a feeling that you do the same thing over and over but each time it feels like it’s the first time or it hurts like it’s the first time. BTS sing about wanting to be freed from the pressures and disappointments within them selves they sing “please give me one more chance, a melody that will make my heart beat again” truly beautiful. In dionysus with references to Greek mythology the boys sing about the intoxicating High they get from performing and metaphorically getting drunk on art going crazy and releasing their shadows this leads to the first new track that isn’t from map of the soul persona, Interlude Shadow BTS’ rapper and producer SUGA put it all out there and he states his shadow they part of himself he try’s to avoid us his fear of the fame and loosing it all he faces his shadow and in Black Swan all 7 members face their one collective shadow, The fear of loosing their passion for music a mellow trap beat mixed with traditional korean instruments lead this hypnotizing track where BTS go through a realization they rap about loosing their love and regaining it in the studio ultimately they remember why they started in the first place 7 years ago and they sing “ I’ll next get dragged away again inside I saw myself myself” next is Filter fun Latin pop song Jimin sings about changing and being anything for everyone his special charm and love for performing and gaining attention and love from the audience. In MY time Jungkook the youngest member sings beautifully about how he feels like he’s grown up faster than anyone searching for time to catch up on life wondering if he’s made the write choice he ends reassuring us he has and he will find himself. Louder than Bombs is a dramatic song worthy of being a film score the boys sing about their pain and the pain of the whole world wanting to stop it breaking and in the end singing louder than bombs... in ON BTS brings together the UCLA Marching band a Choir and a bunch of dancer to create this empowering song and performance about fighting through the hard times and never giving up. In UGH! BTS criticize people who choice to spend their time hating on others and directing their anger at useless things instead of issues that matter JHOPE raps “anger can cost even a life” most likely referencing the Kpop star that passes away because of the hare others gave her. Hare has to stop being directed at needless things and toward real issues. In 00:00 o clock BTS song about the reset during midnight hoping the next day will be better and reassuring fans they will be happy someday. In Inner child BTS’ V sings to his younger self telling him he will change and that is all right the lyrics are beautiful once again written by BTS’ RM “I want to hug all the thorns in that budding rose” In Friends Jimin & V sing about their special friendship & bond having gone to high school together they are best friends even soulmates what a beautiful thing to have found each other. In Moon JIN sings to ARMY in Respect RM & SUGA sing about the meaning of respect which is a huge part of Korean society they question if it should have as much importance as it does. In We are bulletproof The eternal BTS State their destiny they were destined to meet and they will stay together they sing of how far they’ve come and reflect on the past with promises to keep going forward we are forever bulletproof. In Outro Ego JHOPE raps up the album fully embracing himself who he was who he is and who he wishes to be it’s all him in the end a great ending to this part of their self discovery journey.… Expand
  23. Azaes
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    My favorite album of them so far, alongside Love Yourself : Tear. It really show who they are as artists. Love the blending of genres, the solo songs, the lyrics...It's a 10 out of 10 for me. Can't wait to hear more!
  24. xjessica97
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    amazing work! artists who actually write and compose their music! cool music, different beats, beautiful and inspiring lyrics
  25. 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
  26. chamarello
    Oct 4, 2020
    10
    i love this album so muchhhhh!! love the songs love the lyrics and love them.
  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. 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
  29. 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.
  30. MarySandy
    Oct 6, 2020
    10
    This album is beautiful, I really love it. There’s a song for your every mood. My favorite is the song Moon - it’s very catchy, upbeat and you just want to dance with it. The lyrics has a very deep meaning, the love of the singer (the moon) to his fans (his earth). Black Swan comes in second for me. This one is a slow and sad song. Every artists can sometimes hit a pause or even a dead endThis album is beautiful, I really love it. There’s a song for your every mood. My favorite is the song Moon - it’s very catchy, upbeat and you just want to dance with it. The lyrics has a very deep meaning, the love of the singer (the moon) to his fans (his earth). Black Swan comes in second for me. This one is a slow and sad song. Every artists can sometimes hit a pause or even a dead end and this song expresses the fear of an artist if that happens. You can really feel the fear and hope that comes with it through this song. Overall this album is an A+ for me.… Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 12 Critic Reviews

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  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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