• Record Label: Bighit
  • Release Date: Feb 21, 2020
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  1. 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
  2. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great songs, very talented boys, amazing voices!! You can feel their emotions on this!
  3. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum perfeito como sempre, a cada comeback eles se superam, não consigo parar de escutar
  4. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It’s an album that shows raw emotions and feelings of the guys, and it is really mesmerizing to watch them explore different music genres to give beautiful messages about life, its problems and another variety of topics surrounding their own lifes, and also the common lifes of the public. They exceeded the expectations.
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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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  8. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Honestly, this is the best album they've released. It deserves so much recognition.
  9. 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!
  10. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    hoje não antis ...............................................................
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum maravilhoso com músicas que expressam o amor deles pelos fãs, juntamente com músicas críticas
  15. 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.
  16. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é Simplesmente maravilhoso!!!
    Tenho muito orgulho desses meninos.
  17. 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
  18. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's so amazing. I'm looking forward to their performance on comeback stage. It's going to be lit!!
  19. 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
  20. 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!!!
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum incrível , como de se esperar do BTS, um álbum profundo..... Map Of The Soul:7
  24. 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
  25. 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!
  26. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    o álbum e apenas perfeito
    as músicas os conceitos as letras
    os figurinos tudo
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS the best!!!
    BTS BTS BTS BTS BTS THE BEST
    Haters podem espumar pq BTS maior e melhor.
  30. 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!
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Best thing i ever heard, please take a sit and hear this album, you will not be regreated
  34. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Wonderful! Full of messages! You can feel different emotions and connect with the well spoken Korean lyrics.
  35. 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.
  36. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BIG HIT DO CÉU, QUE ESTOURO GRANDE FOI ESSE?? MEU DEUS TA TUDO TÃO PERFEITO
  37. 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.
  38. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Perfeito, Bro, eu não esperava menos, os antis que lutem pq ela belezinha merece todos os prêmios
  39. 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
  40. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Incrível!! Músicas maravilhosas e com lindas mensagens pra nossa vida... Realmente um álbum inspirador
  41. 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.
  42. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Aclamados, comeback do ano, reizinhos, haters que lutem, haters gonna cry, mds dominaram o mundo, bts paved the way
  43. 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.
  44. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing!!!!! Love that boys!!!!!!! Map of the soul 7!!!!!!! BTS KINGS!!!!!!!!
  45. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    From vocals, lyricism, production. Bop after bop. I've been a fan since ly:tear and thought nothing could ever replace her spot. Love being proved wrong.
  46. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Esse álbum é simplesmente incrível, cada faixa com um significado único e especial. Não consigo nem escolher qual é minha faixa favorita porque todas são perfeitas e transmitem um misto de sentimentos à quem ouve, realmente BTS nunca decepciona.
  47. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has no skips. They used a lot of different genres and they really used different types of styles. 10/10 Expand
  48. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um álbum perfeito. Vocais e letras incríveis, cada música compartilha de um sentimento único.
  49. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's amazing how these guys can pull off anything and better each time. They deserve more recognition with the works that they've put out. The vocal range, the story and meaning behind these songs, the choreography, it's undeniable even if you aren't a fan that BTS deserve so much more than this. I hope they keep producing bomb music as always. Sending in my well wishes.
  50. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The lyrics are deep and meaningful. Their music genres in the album are diverse. The rhythm is very creative.
  51. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Simplesmente incrível, é inegável o carinho e esforço colocado nesse álbum, cada faixa perfeitamente pensada e produzida, estilos e temas diversos, é um álbum inigualável, realmente de deixar qualquer encantado.
  52. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The album is not only a compilation of new songs but also some songs of their last release Map of the Soul Persona. These tracks together with the new 15 ones are the perfect combination, not only for story line/message purposes but also to showcase their ability to handle different music genres perfectly. Each solo track is characteristic of each member when it comes to their stories, nonetheless it’s also a change up since the genres and moods of each solo are not the “usual” or what you would normally expect for each member and their solos. When it comes to subunits you can feel the different colors and chemistry of these members singing their stories as pairs, trios or quartets. Ugh is compose by the rappers and they become the group’s front battle line when it comes to hate. The track “Respect” is the follow up of “Ugh” and is two of the three rappers (RM and Suga) That take a moment to point fingers at those who talk behind their backs and pretend to respect them as musicians just because their group is now a successful one. The two rappers repeat how saying that you respect someone has become a too easy of an action that sometimes it has lost its meaning. The singers of the group take songs like “zero o’clock” to comfort fans and talk about those hard moments in life where you are lost and don’t even know why you feel down. It’s the perfect track to talk to fans about their own down moments while trying to relate to the fans feelings. “My time” and “inner child” are introspective songs about a past-present and the two singers feelings about it. “Filter” is a harmonious masterpiece that talks about the different sides Jimin sees of him, sides he thinks others see or want from him and even the sides he desires to show and give to people, specially his fans. All the rappers solos are the perfect ways to start, reach climate and finish the album. The track “friends” showcases perfectly a friendship so strong and deep that you might feel jealous of said friendship.
    Moon by the member Jin is just what you would desire of a melody, vocals and comforting lyrics. This solo is one of those that caught fans off guard since Jin is known for his beautiful, soul touching ballads and even if it’s still a calm song, it’s a more upbeat and less dramatic track than what he would normally deliver. Besides that change that shows his growth and willingness to keep on trying new things in music, Jin delivers a vocally amazing performance full of feeling and sincerity. About “louder than bombs”? One word: bop! “We are bulletproof: the eternal” it’s the contrary of what fans expected yet it’s as amazing and full filling of what a great song is suppose to be. Generally these album of full of genres and stories that connect with each other so perfectly even if they are musically so different. An amazing album that reflects who the group is, who they aspire to be and what they consider they are right now, not only in their own eyes but in the eyes of strangers, fans and even haters.
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  53. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Um álbum maravilhoso!!!!! BTS nunca desepisona sempre entregando trabalhos maravilhosos e autentico..
  54. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album portrays bts journey as a whole. The elements in the album are so diverse and unique and each track compliments the other. There is continuity among the tracks which will amaze your mind and soul. there are moments where you will sob and the other where u will bop ur head crazily.
    the lyrics and the ensembling of the each song is so distinctly taken care of. the clarity of voices of each singer in the band amazed me. This album is definitely worth the hype and everyone should listen to it
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  55. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum deles! composições feita por eles mesmo e produzidas por eles mesmo, obg por esse album, bts.
  56. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    One of their best works! BTS outdo themselves every single time. Louder than bombs, filter, we are bulletproof and on are my favourite tracks.
  57. Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Read the Lyrics LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS LYRICS lyrics lyRiCS lYRIcs LyRiCs lYrIcS LYRICS lyriCs lYrics lyRics lyricS LYrics lYRics lyRIcs lyrICs LYRICS
  58. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album is perfect in every way. Every song is so good. BTS have put alot of effort and worked so hard on this album.
  59. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. o álbum é bom pra caralho e quem falar que não meus sinceros vai tomar no cu Expand
  60. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    perfeito, sem defeito algum, um cristal da indústria musical. vocês que rebolem pra conseguir superar essa belezinha.
  61. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Emotional roller coaster, you can blush your cheeks like reading a love letter from your crush with Jin's Moon or crying a river after listening to We Are Bulletproof: Eternal; or falling in love with flirty song like Jimin's Filter; and get motivated by Zero O'Clock; you can get pumped up by ON too Expand
  62. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's too good. I can't even believe that and album like this exist. It has a really exquisite variety of genres. Expand
  63. Aug 28, 2020
    10
    Eles sempre entregam um trabalho perfeito. A diversidade das músicas é o que sempre me encanta. Temos de um tudo no álbum, e de forma muito bem produzida. Amei!
  64. Oct 5, 2020
    10
    This album is my favorite of the year. It explores many different genres while still managing to keep a cohesive theme. The lyrics are deep and thought provoking while the vocals and music are so easy to listen to. Whether you want to just enjoy the sound or dive deep into Jungian psychology this is the perfect album.
  65. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts bts Expand
  66. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    There is a lot of component on this album. It is not only focusing on one thing. True artist explore and willing to challenge themselves and that is what exactly BTS is doing. They are brave and unapologetic.
  67. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It's so wonderful this album. I want say there are some english verses. Lyrics are very profound and inspiring. And if you are into urban music this album is it.
  68. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    esse álbum esta perfeito cada faixa esta bem feita cadê vez o bts se supera a música principal on está ótima o álbum todo está ótimo
  69. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Every track just demostrate how they just keep growing in this 7 years. Please check it up with honest ears, you won't be dissapointed. If you want to get drown in the complexity of the lyricism and musicality that BTS brings to the plate, go on Twitter were our amazing translators dedicated their time to connect and get us closer with their passion, with what BTS do through theEvery track just demostrate how they just keep growing in this 7 years. Please check it up with honest ears, you won't be dissapointed. If you want to get drown in the complexity of the lyricism and musicality that BTS brings to the plate, go on Twitter were our amazing translators dedicated their time to connect and get us closer with their passion, with what BTS do through the universal language of music. Expand
  70. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    the album is so fresh! there is not one skip, all songs are total bops. I love it! mots7 is phenomenal. the album convinces you that stanning bts is the best decision anyone could ever make.
  71. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great album with such a diverse collection of songs. The album’s structure was well built that it feels like you get lost in the story as each song plays along. Once again, BTS proves why they are the best and ahead of the music industry by aeons.
  72. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    O álbum tá incrível, superou todas as minhas espectativas, as batidas são únicas e eu tô extremamente apaixonada por Friends, Inner Child e Zero O'Clock
  73. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Amazing album! Such diversity in music and the lyrics are so powerful! Great job on the new album!!
  74. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I absolutely love this album. This is the best album of their career. The lyrics are so raw.
  75. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS exploring the music genres as well as the inner selves, their msg is sincere and profound, music can transparent all barriers, plz don't let the language block you from experiencing this amazing album, you will know it'll be all worth it if you try.
  76. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Map of the Soul: 7 is an absolute art. Every single track is an absolute gem. It is different from their previous tracks from previous albums. Totally unique and an absolute bop. I would recommend everyone to give it a listen. Especially "ON" and "UGH". Expand
  77. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BEST ALBUM EVER!! BTS really worked harder this time. perfect songs, lyrics and coreographys. a masterpiece!
  78. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The album is such a unique and this tell the adventure of bts for the past seven years
  79. Mar 9, 2020
    10
    This album is a mixture of different genres like Hip Hop, pop, latin pop, r&b, ballad and so on. It's too difficult to choose a favourite! Deserves worldwide recognition.
  80. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Ouça e sinta um tipo de emoção diferente de em cada faixa. BTS nunca decepciona
  81. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Never heard such a beautiful discography before. I'm sure everyone will like it if y'all put aside the language barrier. Expand
  82. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Best of their albums. All of their songs slap but louder than bombs is
  83. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BEST MUSIC OUT THERE RIGHT NOW. Everything about this album screams art. From the music video to the production of the songs. The concept is superb. Who would've thought that incorporating Jungian psychology to an album series could be possible?
  84. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    esse album simplesmente salvou a industria musical, album of the century e bts ARTISTAS
  85. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Phenomenal. The result of almost a decade of blood, sweat, tears is shown through this album. BTS have cemented their place in history as one of the greatest artists of all time with this album, and showed off just how versatile they can be. BTS never plays it safe and always tries something new; they’re the epitome of evolving artists who are always self-reflecting on ways to grow as bothPhenomenal. The result of almost a decade of blood, sweat, tears is shown through this album. BTS have cemented their place in history as one of the greatest artists of all time with this album, and showed off just how versatile they can be. BTS never plays it safe and always tries something new; they’re the epitome of evolving artists who are always self-reflecting on ways to grow as both people and musicians. Expand
  86. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Seven has a song for every possible moment imaginable: Feeling like hip hop? Persona, On, Ugh!, Respect and Shadow. You want some serotonin? Friends, Inner Child and Ego are for you. Thriller movie vibes? Louder than bombs and Black Swan. Something to cry to? Make it right, Jamais vu, We are bulletproof: The eternal. Something chill to vibe to? Moon, My time, and Zero O'clock. Sexy hours? Filter it is. Wanna get hyped up? Dionysus it is ? Expand
  87. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Best Album ever !!!!!! BTS sempre impressiona a todos com suas músicas viciantes e suas coreografias contagiantes ! BTS ! BTS ! BTS
  88. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This album is a whole experience. From a larger range of subunits than we've ever seen from them, to every member releasing a solo track that are as good as or better than anything we've ever seen from them individually, they absolutely knocked it out of the park this time. I loved the use of call-backs, (they've really shown their growth as artists), and overall it's an exploration of theThis album is a whole experience. From a larger range of subunits than we've ever seen from them, to every member releasing a solo track that are as good as or better than anything we've ever seen from them individually, they absolutely knocked it out of the park this time. I loved the use of call-backs, (they've really shown their growth as artists), and overall it's an exploration of the men behind the masks that is as relatable as it is extraordinary, hopping between rousing, hilarious, frank, heartbreaking, and uplifting with all the grace of a parkour world champion. Expand
  89. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS has truly revolutionized the music industry of Korea and reinvents what it means to be an idol. They have forever changed me for the better with their music.
  90. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    amazing music with different genres included. also great production quality of each track
  91. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Every song sounds different yet all the songs go together in a cohesive unit
  92. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    One of the best albums out there it has everything, it dosen't have a skip song definitely you should listen to it.
  93. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Every single song on this album is well written and insightful, and enjoyable listening. Each song will hit you in an unexpected way. It was everything they promised and more. You will smile, you will cry and then you do it all over again. Trust me.
  94. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. it was an amazing experience listen through the album. Their best to the date, honestly Expand
  95. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    É um álbum íntimo, com faixas solos tendo a essência e até história dos integrantes, e o fato deles terem tanta colaboração não retira em nada a essência e o trabalho que cada um teve, tá incrível.
  96. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    É incrível, eles expressam 7 anos de carreira muito bem, é como se estivéssemos sentindo o que eles sentiram durante tantos anos e mesmo que vc não seja fã vai sentir exatamente como eles se sentiram apenas lendo as letras.
  97. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    BTS obviously poured their hearts and souls into this record. They speak beautifully about their struggles with fame and the never ending journey they are on to finding themselves through their music. They also show appreciation to ARMY who love them very much. Solid record, no bad song. 10/10
  98. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    all tracks are so good. it will get better and better when you listen to it. listening to this album is the best experience. you will find various of music in here
  99. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    I LOVE THIS ALBUM SO MUCH! It showcases every member's talent and own voice. Vert proud of bts!!
  100. Feb 21, 2020
    10
    THE SONGS ARE SO MAGNIFICENT!! I'm 100% sure even if u re not a stan, but u will fall in love with them. ITS SO TRUE U WILL FIND UR FAVORITE TRACK IN TGIS ALBUM! TOTALLY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
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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. 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.