• Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2020
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  1. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It’s amazing how they can put so much variation and colours into one album.
  2. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    isso eh uma obra divina, obgd bts por tudo e por mais essa obra de arte, voces sao incriveis amooo
  3. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito, tá tudo muito incrível, Bts cada vez mais mostrando sua capacidade de se superar a cada comeback
  4. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    BTS nunca decepciona!!! só tem hino nessa beldade de álbum!!! Ruim mesmo é escolher qual a melhor musica, pois todas sao maravilhosas
  5. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente perfeito as músicas com significados maravilhosos as vozes são de Deuses
  6. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I love all the song! "Skip" never exist in the album. Well all BTS album never promote "SKIP" asdfghjkl
  7. 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!
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  8. 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.
  9. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I don't think there is a bad song on it. Really consistent album! I'm loving it!
  10. 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!
  11. 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.
  12. 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!
  13. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Beyond being a good sound I think that an artist who manages to reach the deepest with his lyrics and his interpretation, all this is reflected in this album, I as a person feel part. Expand
  14. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is the most mature BTS album so far. The songs work really well together in a mix of emotions. As always, the lyrics are on point, they are so heartwarming and sincere. This album can make you cry, laugh, dance, think... BTS worked hard for this, and they deserve everything!
  15. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Very energetic and has incredible songs on the album. None of the songs are skips.
  16. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    it's their best album so far. the lyrics are deep and emotional, the voices are heavenly and the melodies are amazing. every single part of this album is a masterpiece!
  17. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album features varied songs, always showing innovation and deep meanings!!!
  18. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Isso não é um album, é uma obra de arte, arte pura e organica! Eu so tenho orgulho dos meus meninos, eles deram 100% de si nesse album, e abriram o coracao para nós atraves de suas letras, so tenho uma coisa a dizer, LENDAS! Expand
  19. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Es un gran album con esencia unica, este album ofrece distintos tipos de generos y cada canción tiene un mensaje bastante bueno.
  20. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um incrível e muito significativo álbum! Todas as musicas apresentam muito significado e sinceridade. É um lindo trabalho.
  21. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    And then BTS comes again with another perfect work. Never seen something like that before. This guys were on point as always
  22. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum está simplesmente incrível, consegui sentir o que cada um deles queria passar nas músicas. Ao mesmo tempo que me surpreendeu tamanho trabalho e atenção aos detalhes que eles tiveram, já sabia que eles não iriam decepcionar; foi muito além do que esperávamos e eu estou muito orgulhosa dos meninos. Em Map Of The Soul: 7 vemos os sete membros, seus sentimentos e quem eles se tornaramO álbum está simplesmente incrível, consegui sentir o que cada um deles queria passar nas músicas. Ao mesmo tempo que me surpreendeu tamanho trabalho e atenção aos detalhes que eles tiveram, já sabia que eles não iriam decepcionar; foi muito além do que esperávamos e eu estou muito orgulhosa dos meninos. Em Map Of The Soul: 7 vemos os sete membros, seus sentimentos e quem eles se tornaram depois de 7 anos juntos como grupo e também depois de 7 anos de carreira. Com essas faixas tocantes, tenho certeza que o álbum será um grande sucesso por expressar tanto em cada música. Expand
  23. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum é totalmente completo, com mistura de emoções, muito bem produzido, letras que naturalmente harmonizam entre si. Resumindo, uma palavra: perfeito.
  24. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's a really deep and personal album, I really loved the musics. Keep going Guys, best wishes!
  25. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It is amazing it sounds amazing! The message is amazing and really heartwarming!
  26. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This álbum, and his music saved my life, i'm so gratefull, bts are so precious.
  27. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    álbum perfeito,com músicas tocantes e com assuntos importantes de apoio para os fãs,bts é tudo
  28. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    El álbum es fantástico, cada tema de los chicos tiene su fuerza, me encanta la variedad de ritmos y sentimientos en cada canción, realmente superó mis expectativas
  29. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    está perfeito, não tem sequer um erro. eles nunca vão decepcionar, já estou conviccta disso. ):
  30. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is just amazing. I like the atmosphere of this album. Each song have different vibe. Wow I like it a lot
  31. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    gente, é talento que fala?? cara eu só quero diser que amo todos eles mano, além de agradecer por terem aparecido na minha vida
    BTS, OBRIGADO POR TORNÁ-LA MAIS COLORIDA
    AMO MUUUUUITO TODOS VOCÊS
    O ÁLBUM TÁ SÓ A PERFEIÇÃO
  32. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    what a beautiful piece! Love the upgraded production value in this album. Top-notch lyricism as always!
  33. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! People who are not from the ARMY should give a chance and listen too. The boys did a perfect work, with perfect vocals, dance, raps and lyrics. So proud of them!
  34. Feb 24, 2020
    10
    I've been a BTS fan since 2016, a K-Pop fan since 2014, and perhaps have known K-pop for longer than that. I've listened to really good albums and very subpar ones, but I don't think any K-pop album has given me as much joy as Map of the Soul: 7 has. I'm usually never compelled to write reviews for most things in my life, but this album is really something else.

    Just when I thought BTS
    I've been a BTS fan since 2016, a K-Pop fan since 2014, and perhaps have known K-pop for longer than that. I've listened to really good albums and very subpar ones, but I don't think any K-pop album has given me as much joy as Map of the Soul: 7 has. I'm usually never compelled to write reviews for most things in my life, but this album is really something else.

    Just when I thought BTS couldn't step it up any further, once again, they've shown a new sound to us and showing that they are always experimenting. It's honestly such a mature sound, it makes everything else they've done in the past not necessarily bad, but a little lacking in what MOTS: 7 delivered to us.

    They have travelled through so many genres in this album alone, from the Latin beats of "Filter" to the hard-hitting rap of "UGH!" and the R&B vibes of "My Time". I can't even list all the genres because each one has its own flavor, and even when I have a "least favorite" song, it's never been something I've actually disliked. I also love how they collaborated with people across the globe, even going to younger artists in the UCLA music departments, and showed that music can reach anyone.

    I also think this is the most personal album BTS has written. RM was not kidding when he said that this was pretty much their career diary in an album, and even before I read the lyric translations, I could almost feel what they were feeling: all the pain and anguish of fame as seen in "Interlude: Shadow" but the joy of being with their fans and looking up to the future as seen in "WAB: The Eternal" and "Outro: Ego".; Jungkook's conflict with growing up too fast in "My Time" and V & Jimin's beautiful friendship as seen in "Friends"; even the older releases in the album like "Intro: Persona" played a nice interlude into the newer releases and a nice hats off to their debut era selves. They also make sure to talk to us as well as listeners, like in "Moon" when Jin was singing directly about ARMY and "00:00" was a nice comfort song that tells us it's never too late to start over.

    Listening to this album felt like getting a hug regardless of what was playing because it felt like we were getting to know them, but they were also trying to help us as well.

    I think I almost teared up the first time I listened to this album: it is by far the best K-Pop album I've ever had the pleasure of listening to, and I'm pretty sure I will never shut up about this album because it is living beyond all the hype it was given.
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  35. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Nada mais do que perfeição pra definir esse álbum, ele é simplesmente a melhor coisa que os meninos poderiam lançar
  36. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum muito bom, muito bem produzido, com ótimas letras e vários estilos musicais.
  37. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    perfeito, bts lendas que carregam a indústria da música nas costas icxubsksocjxcoidbskskxjsbsnxkxhabakixjcjsmakajxhxbzkaosuehbdkciauabdkfiauabdncijswjujhxjdksjwbsbkdcoidbskskxjsbsnxkxhabakixjcjsmakajxhxbzkaosuehbdkciauabdkfiauabdncijswjujhxjdksjwbsbkd
  38. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    É o melhor álbum que eu já ouvi. Muito bem produzido com músicas impecáveis, sem contar a mensagem linda que cada uma carrega.
  39. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    e vamos de conceito coesão e aclamação, o album ta perfeito, com otimas musicas, o BTS está sempre se superando e isso é incrivel. feliz de viver na mesma época que eles. obrigado!!!
  40. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is amazing, it's has so many different genders, and that's amazing cause you can totally choose what goes well with your style, besides this album has so much emotion, you can really feel them through the songs. I truly loved it.
  41. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is I think BTS's best so far. It excellently genre-mixes and has introspective tracks as well as uplifting ones. There's really something for everyone on this album, and it's all of incredibly great quality. I'm blown away by this and their Kinetic Manifesto film/music video for ON as well as the amazing vocals and rap skills they serve throughout the album. Hats off, gentlemen.
  42. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I really loved this album. Among all tracks on, inner child & my time is my favorite.
  43. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS tem cada vez feito trabalhos incríveis, sempre se superando! Perfeitos
  44. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito com músicas espetaculares, estou simplesmente sem palavras para essa obra de arte! Esses meninos nunca descepcinam, entregam sempre um trabalho magnífico!
  45. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MOTS 7 is a high spirited album. BTS knows how to give very good and meaningful musics, and jawdropping choreo. AMAZING! No wonder best boyband in the world. Expand
  46. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Album incrível e sem nenhum defeito, como tudo que o BTS faz. Simplesmente reis do mundo todinho!!!
  47. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Superou minhas expectativas. Sempre brilhantes, maravilhosos. Álbum lindo. Músicas que tocam a Alma. Expand
  48. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All of the songs are so different from eachother and the lyrics are so meaningful, genuinely loved it ✌ Expand
  49. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhosooooooooooo....
    BTS veio pra destruir nossos corações .como sempre..obrigada meus 7 anjos por esse álbum. Chorei do começo ao fim.obrigada pelo amor de vocês ,obrigada por me proporcionar tanta felicidade. 7 anos,7 pessoas, 7 amores .um só amor .Amo vocês..
  50. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I loved it there is some many diversed genres in this ranging to pop, ballad to hiphop and rock the beats are amazing and lyrics are so deep amazing album!!
  51. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente impactada com o trabalho de todos nesse álbum, tudo está perfeito. Amei cada uma das músicas, BTS sempre mostrando o quão talentosos são. Aclamação de álbum!!
  52. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. um álbum perfeito. uma imensidão de conteúdos que retratam assuntos ultra necessários no meio que vivemos. Expand
  53. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album gives a story of the lives of BTS and the struggles and pains to get to where they are today! They give thanks to their ARMYs by staying by their side even though there were many difficulties. They end the album with reassurance that they embraced and got through the hardships together and these experiences is what made them stronger and grow as artists. There’s so many genres in the album that it’s not hard to like at least one song. These 7 guys pour their hearts and souls into this album and you can tell it’s a special album not just for their fans but for them. Expand
  54. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I love all the songs in this album, each and all of them tells you a storie and some of them makes you think about yourself.
  55. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Perfeito, sem nenhum defeito, aclamadíssimo, vai ser álbum do ano sim, quem não concorda, senta e chora, é tudo oque tenho a dizer Expand
  56. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    the messages and production of this album is more than perfect! thank you, BTS for this revolutionary album
  57. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    THE BEST ÁLBUM OF BTS !!
    HE'S CRAZY, AMAZING !! I loved so so much, I'm crying
  58. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um álbum completo, com um conceito profundo e coeso além de diversidade sonora. Músicas muito bem produzidas e com letras incríveis!
  59. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best album that I've ever heard.. It's awesome all the tracks was amazing... Y'all should check out this album too.. The Best I could recommend to everyone. Expand
  60. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great songs, very talented boys, amazing voices!! You can feel their emotions on this!
  61. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito como sempre, a cada comeback eles se superam, não consigo parar de escutar
  62. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    PERFEITO NÃO TEM IGUAL eu chorei demais pq tenho tanto orgulho deles e os ver expor os sentimentos nessas músicas me deixou no chão, eu amo tanto eles
  63. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Their music and lyrics is really good. Legends! I love this album so much. And each member contribute in the making of this album makes me feel so proud of them
  64. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse álbum está fantástico, bts não se deixa estagnar em apenas uma maneira de mostrar sua sonoridade.
    Com composições dos próprios membros, mostraram sua essência e pluralidade.
    O álbum está em toda sua diversidade nos faz passar por heterogêneas emoções, desde euforia com as músicas mais agitadas, tanto quanto com sentimentos fortes com as mais lentas.
    Uma verdadeira arte sonora que poderemos desfrutar graças ao esforço e fruto do trabalho dos mesmo.
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  65. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this is the best album they've released. It deserves so much recognition.
  66. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is such an amazing album! Masterpiece! It was worth the wait! Thank you BTS for your hard work, your passion and dedication! You are an inspiration to so many!
  67. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    hoje não antis ...............................................................
  68. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um excelente álbum, a harmonia entres os sete é perfeita, sem falar nos vocais impecáveis e a parte do rap é magnífica. Ótimas composições e bela utilização da produção Expand
  69. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Álbum pessoal, histórias de vida. Lindo! Cada faixa conta um história e um aprendizado. BTS cada vez melhor! Expand
  70. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS nunca decepciona, sou muito orgulhosa de ser fã de sete homens que não abandonam quem eles eram quando tudo começou. Vale muito apena esperar pelo comeback deles. Perfeito 0 defeitos.
  71. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso com músicas que expressam o amor deles pelos fãs, juntamente com músicas críticas
  72. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible. On my opinion, it’s their best album. I hope many people will give it a chance.
  73. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!
    Tenho muito orgulho desses meninos.
  74. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Incrível, cada música te remete um sentimento diferente e todas as musicas são bem produzidas e bem interpretadas pelos membros, cada musica é única
  75. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's so amazing. I'm looking forward to their performance on comeback stage. It's going to be lit!!
  76. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The best of the best, very refreshing music, i love the tune and also the lirics, also the mvs are great!!! Expand
  77. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    is PERFECT. that's the most beautiful album I've ever seen/heard in my hole life. THIS GUYS ARE AMAZING!!!
  78. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It contains such a diverse range of styles and genres. There’s something for everybody. Every song is unique, beautiful, and emotional. BTS really poured their heart into each song. Amazing.
  79. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    “guerreiros do teclado, faça um pouco mais de esforço
    sim, olhe para mim assim é o meu hobby provar que você está errado” Continuem espumando , meus meninos estão achando diverdido
  80. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível , como de se esperar do BTS, um álbum profundo..... Map Of The Soul:7
  81. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum e perfeito com letras comoventes e lindas tem um discografia incrível ou seja af e perfeito mores kings kings e haters chorem mas baixos
  82. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum está perfeito, as musicas todas sempre exemplares, tudo com muita dedicação, tudo isso para nós Armys e os antis que lutem pois este é o álbum do século!
  83. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    o álbum e apenas perfeito
    as músicas os conceitos as letras
    os figurinos tudo
  84. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album contains so many genre-blending songs together with BTS members' personal stories and feelings in the lyrics. It's the continuation of the series that promote listeners to accept our shadows and find our way to be happy. It's also a love letter to their past, their career path and the fans. BTS got nothing else to prove to the world and are able to showcase their ultimate artisicThe album contains so many genre-blending songs together with BTS members' personal stories and feelings in the lyrics. It's the continuation of the series that promote listeners to accept our shadows and find our way to be happy. It's also a love letter to their past, their career path and the fans. BTS got nothing else to prove to the world and are able to showcase their ultimate artisic potential in this full-lenght album. With 15 new songs and 20 songs overall in the album, it's best to listen in the original release order to understand the jouney of each song. You can find your 'Map of the soul' by understanding how each song flow and progress to be. Expand
  85. Feb 21, 2020
    5
    O álbum é incrível, todas as faixas passam uma paz indescritível, tudo combina, se harmoniza e se completa, um álbum simplesmente incrível
  86. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    IT'S PURE ART THANK YOU KIM NAMJOON
    KIM SEOKJIN
    MIN YOONGI
    JUNG HOSEOK
    PARK JIMIN
    KIM TAEHYUNG
    JEON JUNGKOOK & ARMY
  87. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS the best!!!
    BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS THE BEST
    Haters podem espumar pq BTS maior e melhor.
  88. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I love this album, especially ON, Black Swan, We are bulletproof: Eternal and Louder than bombs. Every song is a whole new and fresh vibe that people should really give them a try. I am not good in explaining how it feels, so I will leave it to you on your own taste. Listen to it without prejudice and you will fall in love!
  89. J_7
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is exquisitely consistent and everything is highly produced and each of the members really did well in executing this finest work of art! Expand
  90. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Me encanta es un álbum super variado y las canciones son muy completas y como siempre dejan un mensaje super lindo e importante
  91. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Best thing i ever heard, please take a sit and hear this album, you will not be regreated
  92. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Wonderful! Full of messages! You can feel different emotions and connect with the well spoken Korean lyrics.
  93. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The songs on the album are inspiring and exciting, the way they convey their message is incredible. Hoseok said that we would know when we heard the songs, now I understand what he meant. The lyrics are complete and deep like never before. This album is the best.
  94. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BIG HIT DO CÉU, QUE ESTOURO GRANDE FOI ESSE?? MEU DEUS TA TUDO TÃO PERFEITO
  95. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    their other albums were the greatest but this one? no words. One of the best album I've listened to. The boys really worked hard on this album.
  96. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, Bro, eu não esperava menos, os antis que lutem pq ela belezinha merece todos os prêmios
  97. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album is honestly the best album I have ever listened to. It has such sweet emotional tracks about the boys themselves such as Friends, Inner Child and We Are Bulletproof: The Eternal and such boppy songs such as Outro: EGO. it shares a deep message with the fans that ,in my opinion, no other musician has done BTS are truly the boyband of the century
  98. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    As músicas estão simplesmente incríveis! Impossível não ter sua alma tocada por esta obra prima com 20 faixas que vão de críticas sociais diretas à letras de conforto. Parabéns ao BTS pelo talento e versatilidade.
  99. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Aclamados, comeback do ano, reizinhos, haters que lutem, haters gonna cry, mds dominaram o mundo, bts paved the way
  100. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I am not a BTS fan but my sister is and she sent me the link on the new album and I was beyond shook. It's a masterpiece. The diversity, the talent, the vocals, and most importantly the meanings behind those lyrics!! I use to think bts was overrated but now I really think they're underrated. Seriously, give these dudes a chance, you'll see why they're loved and cherished by their fans.
Metascore
82

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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.