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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  2. Mixed: 88 out of 9464
  3. Negative: 849 out of 9464
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  1. foyya
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    The bar is already so high but this is best album of their career so far hands down. They are global powerhouses.
  2. CriticoDubioso
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    Another genre journey and wide spectrum. Love it!
    With every members' contribution, album became even more special.
  3. matthewmirliani
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    I will be singing this album’s praises forever. Ambitious and charismatic, BTS’ newest album is a masterwork of modern pop and deserving of the GRAMMY for Album of the Year. Like its excellent predecessors, this new offering is meticulously crafted - the melodies are strong, the beats are pounding, and the production quality is flawless; simply put, they once again make pop perfection lookI will be singing this album’s praises forever. Ambitious and charismatic, BTS’ newest album is a masterwork of modern pop and deserving of the GRAMMY for Album of the Year. Like its excellent predecessors, this new offering is meticulously crafted - the melodies are strong, the beats are pounding, and the production quality is flawless; simply put, they once again make pop perfection look easy and have made what will be seen as a landmark, history-making album. The album’s breadth, and its effortless blend of R&B, rap, and dance confidently rival the works of previous golden ages of pop. At a sprawling 20 tracks, the album contains some truly uplifting, emotional, and epic moments - the masterpieces “Friends” and “Outro” produce chills when you hear the assembly of voices come in. This is Blockbuster pop on a whole new level - a level of musical expertise you don’t see anymore. As an entire package it’s possibly the most important pop record since Taylor Swift’s 1989.… Expand
  4. csanders12
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    Quite a challenge for a predominantly non-english album to garner the international acclaim it has, but the catchy beat and constant reinvention of the group's sound, introduction of varied influences in the musical elements and the soul-baring lyrics is enough to catch the attention of acurious and dare I say, doubtful Thomas and Jane out there. Its safe to say, I am a new fan.
  5. AyanEva
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    As with their past albums, BTS displays a diverse range of musical genres but the effort is their most successful one yet. All 7 members really challenge themselves vocally here and their growth as artists is showcased very well in this regard. Production is top notch and the songs have some nice creative elements that set them apart from contemporaries. My only complaint is the track ft.As with their past albums, BTS displays a diverse range of musical genres but the effort is their most successful one yet. All 7 members really challenge themselves vocally here and their growth as artists is showcased very well in this regard. Production is top notch and the songs have some nice creative elements that set them apart from contemporaries. My only complaint is the track ft. Sia. Her voice is a bit jarring on the track but it's not enough of a problem to affect the overall score.… Expand
  6. MonalizaN
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    todas as canções foram ótimas, as minhas favoritas foram louder than bombs, zero o clock, filter, eternal e on
  7. MahB
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    A qualidade tá lá na estratosfera.
    Os meninos são lendas vivas existindo entre nós.
  8. Felipe_Kohn
    Jun 26, 2020
    10
    The joint of concept-album Map Of The Soul, now called as Map Of The Soul: 7, means the following of growing up of the greatest boyband in this second half of the decade. The album atmosphere now is darker, when seen in comparation of their last release Map Of The Soul: Persona.
    The two parts of the album are complementary, building a solid work. The lyrics are sensitive, leading the    The joint of concept-album Map Of The Soul, now called as Map Of The Soul: 7, means the following of growing up of the greatest boyband in this second half of the decade. The album atmosphere now is darker, when seen in comparation of their last release Map Of The Soul: Persona.
    The two parts of the album are complementary, building a solid work. The lyrics are sensitive, leading the project to flow delicatelly. It shows the magnificience of this band as the greatest teen pop act currently.
    An addendum: I felt that Namjoon looks a little dejected, unlike his typical attitude-filled behavior.    … Expand
  9. mplka
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is something. Usually I don't really like after the first listening, but now it's amazed me
  10. civilistique
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    Я никогда не спешу с оценкой, особенно когда дело касается музыки. Мнение должно настояться, напитаться духом альбома. "Семёрка" вышла сочной! Из 20 трэков, вошедших в плейлист, 5 - "лучшее и любимое" из предыдущего релиза серии MOTS:P и 15 - абсолютно новые, и каждый из них по своему прекрасен. Данный альбом - кладезь для меломана. Тут вам и задорный поп, и флиртующий r'n'b, и харАктерныйЯ никогда не спешу с оценкой, особенно когда дело касается музыки. Мнение должно настояться, напитаться духом альбома. "Семёрка" вышла сочной! Из 20 трэков, вошедших в плейлист, 5 - "лучшее и любимое" из предыдущего релиза серии MOTS:P и 15 - абсолютно новые, и каждый из них по своему прекрасен. Данный альбом - кладезь для меломана. Тут вам и задорный поп, и флиртующий r'n'b, и харАктерный хип-хоп, и баллады, и даже джаз, что совсем не удивительно, ибо BTS всегда славились тем, что не ограничивают себя парой жанров. Персональными фаворитами обозначу: Black Swan, ON, Louder than bombs, UGH, Inner child и 00:00.… Expand
  11. luana_luathais
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    melhor álbum da carreira com certeza!!!! sempre inovando e entregando o melhor do melhor para os fãs
  12. thuanny
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Qualquer música nova que eu ouço sempre fico com um pé atrás e falo que preciso escutar mais uma vez pra ter uma opinião concreta, não aconteceu isso 1 única vez no mots 7, bts conseguiu se superar em todos os sentidos. Vou ter que escutar mais vezes pra decidir qual das músicas é minha FAVORITA porque eu amei absolutamente todas.
  13. e3devonne
    Aug 28, 2020
    10
    This album means so much to much to me, one of the best of the year. The variety of genres they worked are amazing
  14. katy_k
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    bts's best album to date. they keep innovating themselves every single comeback and pushing the boundaries of genres, 7 is a perfect mix of everything one enjoys in music. the lyrics are the stand-out, it's a highly personal adventure through their seven year career and they should be proud of everything they've achieved including this masterpiece. bravo. 10/10.
  15. candelrey
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    The ultimate BTS album. They shine individually, as subunits and as a group of 7. It's a fun yet sincere map of their history as a group. Topics from older songs are brought back and responded to, while also presenting new ideas and challenging previous concepts. It also showcases their versatility in terms of genres. BTS can't be contained in just one box, they've grown bigger and better.
  16. iamluiz
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    legendary. iconic. bts is making history in the music business, and this album is proof that they are true artists.
  17. victoriatorres
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    De fato um álbum coeso e completo. Desde os solos e units, até as musicas em grupo, podemos encontrar perfeita harmonia e mistura de emoções postas por cada membro durante cada faixa, talvez assim, possa considerar como o álbum mais melancólico em relação às letras impostas nas 20 faixas presentes. Tais abrangências voltadas à composição do conjunto das músicas faz com que o Map of TheDe fato um álbum coeso e completo. Desde os solos e units, até as musicas em grupo, podemos encontrar perfeita harmonia e mistura de emoções postas por cada membro durante cada faixa, talvez assim, possa considerar como o álbum mais melancólico em relação às letras impostas nas 20 faixas presentes. Tais abrangências voltadas à composição do conjunto das músicas faz com que o Map of The Soul: 7 seja considerado impecável. Vale a pena aproveitar cada emoção passada pelos 7 garotos, mesmo que você não seja habituado com o Kpop no geral, visto que BTS ultrapassou o nível das barreiras presentes dentro da Coréia do Sul, se tornando um grupo global.… Expand
  18. Maribon96
    Feb 23, 2020
    10
    The album is so smooth. The vibe is amazing and the sincerity they showcase. Just amazing hip hop R&B and soft EDM Amazing really. I’m Amazed at how they can top each time their past albums
  19. Manudiasz
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Impecável. O melhor álbum da carreira sem dúvida alguma. Parabéns BTS pelo ótimo trabalho.
  20. juujucarvalho
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Estava ansiosa pra ver o que nos seria entregue depois de 10 meses sem comeback e tinha expectativas altíssimas. Mesmo assim, MOTS:7 superou todas elas. É incrível poder ver o crescimento dos meninos como compositores e produtores a cada album/EP. Impossível pra mim escolher uma musica favorita, nem um top 5 eu consegui montar visto que o trabalho deles nesse album foi impecável. ChoreiEstava ansiosa pra ver o que nos seria entregue depois de 10 meses sem comeback e tinha expectativas altíssimas. Mesmo assim, MOTS:7 superou todas elas. É incrível poder ver o crescimento dos meninos como compositores e produtores a cada album/EP. Impossível pra mim escolher uma musica favorita, nem um top 5 eu consegui montar visto que o trabalho deles nesse album foi impecável. Chorei lendo algumas das letras, o amor e paixão que eles tem pelo ARMY e pela musica derrete qualquer coração. Orgulho é a palavra que melhor define o que sinto nesse momento.… Expand
  21. Vinicius19
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Álbum coeso, bem produzido, músicas lindas e um sentimento de juventude e missão cumprida. Impecável.
  22. rhutamm
    Jul 7, 2021
    10
    the best album ever, i love it, my favorite song is ugh and louder than bombs
  23. jessicadelicate
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Great songs with very different vibe and styles, Good compositions, Nice vocals!
  24. Mimicu2-
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This is hands down their best album! Their music and videos are pure art. They are an incredibly talented group. I hope more people can find them and fall in love with their artistry.
  25. hobi
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This MOTS: 7 album shows a clearly visible maturity of BTS over these 7 years, but what surprised me the most is that the sound of this album has nothing to do with what I've heard from BTS before and I loved it. This album is simply impeccable and in my view, it surpassed the incredible construction of the also acclaimed WINGS album. Congratulations BTS, you did an amazing team work on this album. My favorite song is Louder Than Bombs, it's amazing.… Expand
  26. Peny
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    One of their best works until now. I really think i have no words to describe how amazing this album is. There seem to be a song for everybody.
    I absolutely love the way they love each other
  27. ErickAsked
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    Album perfeito, a cada lançamento o BTS supera o anterior, eu estou bastante orgulhoso
  28. thuhang209
    Feb 22, 2020
    10
    This album is worth 10 months of waiting, absolutely incredible sounds with strong messages. I love when they make their music about themselves, not anyone else. It is cool when they create songs for fans (like in MOTS: Persona) but listening to them singing out loud their thoughts and concerns just makes me feel relatable as a human being. For me, black swan stand out the most andThis album is worth 10 months of waiting, absolutely incredible sounds with strong messages. I love when they make their music about themselves, not anyone else. It is cool when they create songs for fans (like in MOTS: Persona) but listening to them singing out loud their thoughts and concerns just makes me feel relatable as a human being. For me, black swan stand out the most and deserved to be one of the best songs in their entire career.… Expand
  29. sopexj
    Feb 21, 2020
    10
    It is their most intimate album, it brings refreshing and diverse rhythms and at the same time it sounds suffocating because it permeates themes such as the dangers and anxiety of fame, the difficulty of finding yourself in a life that often takes you out of reality and your fear to lose the love for music. it's a long and valiant journey of 20 songs until they show that they will fightIt is their most intimate album, it brings refreshing and diverse rhythms and at the same time it sounds suffocating because it permeates themes such as the dangers and anxiety of fame, the difficulty of finding yourself in a life that often takes you out of reality and your fear to lose the love for music. it's a long and valiant journey of 20 songs until they show that they will fight for what they believe in, and I think it's beautiful.… Expand
  30. carolann
    Feb 25, 2020
    10
    I think this album is something very close to me. something very native. each song reveals to me the already familiar side of the group with a new facet. I even cried from some songs. BTS really really grew up as artists, and as very dear to me people at some mental level. very proud of them. thanks for such a beautiful album. purple you, guys
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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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