Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land
by MARINA
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2021
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 629 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 16 out of 629
  3. Negative: 49 out of 629
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  1. Fosterthetite
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is so amazing, Marina put her soul into each of the new songs, in addition to saying that this album is hers, she wrote each of the songs! I love Marina… Expand
  2. curtidou
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This album must be one of the most unique sounding pieces of art I've ever heard!
  3. tinahoko
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    this saved my day, I love you Marina, this is one of the best albums of your discography
  4. luisantonio5357
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    From start to finish it's really an excellent album, I can't stop listening to it and I think it might even be MARINA's best album
  5. RODDD10
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    increible album las baladas son lo mejor y purge the poison es de las mejores canciones del año
  6. half_hearted
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum lleno de buenas líricas, además de un mensaje claro, con crítica social y espiritualismo
  7. Dianaoccen
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum no solo es de lo mejor del año si no de la carrera de marina,su evolución como cantante y crecimiento creativo sin dejar su esencia,lo tiene todo buena letras y buenos instrumentales… Expand
  8. Dios1507
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    the best marina album, letters and sounds reach the heart deserves the perfect 100 rating
  9. Igorbriann
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Marina you did an amazing job! Congratulations. My favorite one is ADIAML, ILYBILMM, New America and Goodbye ❤️ But all of them are impeccable
  10. Chaurian
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores da carreira, entregou uma mescla de tudo de majestoso que ela já fez durante a carreira com uma cara mais madura e uma produção refinada ao mesmo tempo nostálgica com os trabalhos anteriores.
  11. NinaAzarovaa
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    You don't have to be like everybody else, you don't have to fit into norm, you are not here to conform!
  12. linhaus
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Um ótimo álbum com um misto de críticas fortes e amor próprio. Marina entregou estética impecável em conjunto com sua sonoridade única, fundando uma espécie de fairy tale pop que nos faz viajar pelo mundo deste álbum enquanto entendemos os significados importantes de suas letras. Me arrisco a dizer que é o melhor álbum dela.
  13. ageofvelasco
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Marina continua a surpreender depois de anos como um dos nomes mais fortes do pop no quesito criativo. Letras políticas, conscientes, batidas energéticas e o vocal perfeito.
  14. lovesoftens
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Such a return to form and I love every ounce of this album. From the beginning to end, her songwriting is just so immaculate. Highly Emotional People and Flowers are my absolute favorites, and even the singles released first sound so fresh.
  15. gabrysia
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    i literally love every song from this album, and i think this is the only album that shows every marina’s feelings. she as an artist has always been near my heart, when i have bad or good days and when i listen to her i feel like something warm came to my heart. she deserves all the best, thank you marina xx
  16. cmefckme_01
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    She gave us camp, AMAZING visuals, good music, lyrics, era, concept, cohesive album, YOU NAME IT!!!! all of it is on this album. Undoubtedly her best album in her career so far I LOVE IT
  17. mikesthetic
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Incredible from the beginning till end.
    Feels amazing to travel through the songs, being locked ate home.
  18. ckcff
    Jun 14, 2021
    4
    Below average. It has elements from their first 3 albums, but it sounds messy, repetitive, forgettable. Hard to hear again, it's a pity.
  19. Danie_diaz
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Es un disco muy emocional trascendiendo de lo que es la realidad de la vida entre una ruptura amorosa, dándole ese toque esencial en las melodías cuando comienzan las canciones nostálgicas es una brides cerrar de ojos te hace recordar aquellos momentos en un amor perdido que nunca fue por supuesto en la ultima canción un fin total aquello donde estaba lastimando en el caso de marina yEs un disco muy emocional trascendiendo de lo que es la realidad de la vida entre una ruptura amorosa, dándole ese toque esencial en las melodías cuando comienzan las canciones nostálgicas es una brides cerrar de ojos te hace recordar aquellos momentos en un amor perdido que nunca fue por supuesto en la ultima canción un fin total aquello donde estaba lastimando en el caso de marina y mandando al jack por un tubo no la merecemos… Expand
  20. Camifklyf
    Jun 14, 2021
    5
    Ancient Dreams is about a Marina who makes it clear that she is not content to be “just another - insta - girl on 21th century”. The lyrics really addresses a variety of modern topics - from the social problems of the world and mainly the US to environmental issues - through a distinctive pop - sound that is close to something done in the past by her in FROOT. The conversations the songsAncient Dreams is about a Marina who makes it clear that she is not content to be “just another - insta - girl on 21th century”. The lyrics really addresses a variety of modern topics - from the social problems of the world and mainly the US to environmental issues - through a distinctive pop - sound that is close to something done in the past by her in FROOT. The conversations the songs initiate don't always come to a conclusion, but society's wounds are widely exposed, and need to say: she never sacrifices fun for content, Purge The Poison,title track and Venus Fly Trap are such alt parties bopz!… Expand
  21. Ronyr
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    É um dos melhores álbuns que já escutei na vida. Infelizmente não gostei de poucas partes da composição de Purge The Poison, por esse motivo não pude dá 10.
  22. jhnaelly
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina vem das cinzas, álbum perfeito da primeira à última música. Sonoridade desse álbum lembra muito o primeiro álbum dela. Recomendo muito essa obra prima.
  23. normanfgabriel
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Uma fusão incrível de um pop único, muito característico da marina, resgatado do seu primeiro álbum, com uma escrita política muito sólida, provocante, e divertida. Não considero um álbum perfeito porque acredito que depois de "New America" esse conceito descrito se quebra, ela passa pra um pop mais clássico e romântico, claro, que ainda permite fazer ligações feministas com o que elaUma fusão incrível de um pop único, muito característico da marina, resgatado do seu primeiro álbum, com uma escrita política muito sólida, provocante, e divertida. Não considero um álbum perfeito porque acredito que depois de "New America" esse conceito descrito se quebra, ela passa pra um pop mais clássico e romântico, claro, que ainda permite fazer ligações feministas com o que ela estava cantando anteriormente, mas é uma quebra sentida.… Expand
  24. Bagarags
    Jun 14, 2021
    7
    Interesting one. This album is everything I missed from Marina while going into her previous work, but it doesn't mean that this new album is completely free from everything I didn't like in "Love + Fear" and that's ok. I couldn't ask for anything better from her and I'm very proud she could combine the usual lack of subtlety with the weird-ish vibrant style from her previous albums.
  25. Edsonpioz
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Again Marina made music for those who like good lyrics and sound quality. An album far superior to what has been seen in the current music scene... 10/10!… Expand
  26. felipegoismota
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    HYMN OF THE INDEPENDCY FOR MARINA. Marina in this album it was a female power necessary for the atual age. The sounds and letters is as a melody from liberty. ADIML, Venus Fly Trap, Purge the poison and New America there are so so powerfull songs, Highly Emotional people and I Love U but i Love me more deserve it singles nowwwwww.
  27. BonnieBerry
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    O melhor dela desde o FROOT. Uma sonoridade que remete aos álbuns clássicos dela. Um dos melhores da carreira sem dúvidas
  28. MirellaMirla
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marina volta com um álbum que combina o melhor dos seus antigos trabalhos com o frescor de algo novo. Letras e sonoridades fortes, o álbum é sem dúvidas uma obra prima!… Expand
  29. damnyan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Everything in this album is amazing! Marina came back to show us that she is brave and honest with her feelings and that's awesome. A very great job
  30. rflrgh
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece. Marina seems to finally reach her self confidence and maturity. A piece of art that will age like wine.
  31. Stevech
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina consegue retornar em muitos momentos sua sonoridade dos álbuns anteriores, mas sempre trazendo conceitos novos que para além de agradar o ouvindo, fazem os ouvintes refletirem sobre questões tão importantes, um gosto amargo que precisa ser tragado e ainda bem que foi por essa voz angelical.
  32. zepen
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    An absolute masterpiece and most arguably Marina's magnum opus. This album is a journey which leads you through the world through Marina's eyes before delving into deep introspection. A complete and utter joy and AOTY material.
  33. tarciano_b
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Um de seus melhores álbuns! Marina sabe fazer um ótimo trabalho, e isso é presente não só nesse mas em todos os outros trabalhos. Uma artista que deveria ser mais reconhecida
  34. joaovmaiorano
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um álbum incrível, escrito perfeitamente e com uma produção maravilhosa, marina é uma artista completa e fez uma obra prima, as melhores são Highly emotional people que toca na alma, venus fly trap um hino juntamente com new america, com toda certeza é o filho do froot… Expand
  35. heavydirtygirl
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Incrível! Uma obra de arte em formato de álbum! Não consigo parar de ouvir no repeat desde o lançamento, todas as músicas são MUITO boas, não pulo nenhuma! MARINA, OBRIGADA POR SALVAR 2021!
  36. CALEBAHMED
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Her best album for sure. I loved the way she came back with that art and the message it passes
  37. atomicpete
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's one of the best albuns I've ever saw. You can feel an Electra Heart vibe coming from the new album...… Expand
  38. marcoslima005
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Sonoridade e voz perfeita. Um comeback de tirar o fôlego, um retorno de se esperar de Marina.
  39. tonytompson_
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This album brings all the best aspects of MARINA. She's got back the sassy attitude she seemed to lack during the past era, and matched it with a punchy banger-y production! There are also many **** songs, the ballads are simply gorgeous and her vocals sound beautiful over piano and orchestral strings.
  40. daniwbruno
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Whatever you give life, you will get back
    Why be a wallflower when you can be a Venus fly trap? Damn
  41. Incubus616
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    perfection in every single way peak pop never done before masterpiece every song a masterpiece it’s trew it’s trew
  42. neitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina really put her heart on this record. One of her best works by far. I loved it.
  43. dougsbueno
    Jun 14, 2021
    0
    Marina achieved in this album an impeccable maturity in her composition on social issues and on love relationships. The way Marina manages to produce a frantic melody with information-rich lyrics without seeming boring or tedious is very accurate. The ballads are of a beautiful level that they express in their voice along the piano, it almost sounds like an acapela. In this album MarinaMarina achieved in this album an impeccable maturity in her composition on social issues and on love relationships. The way Marina manages to produce a frantic melody with information-rich lyrics without seeming boring or tedious is very accurate. The ballads are of a beautiful level that they express in their voice along the piano, it almost sounds like an acapela. In this album Marina manages to transmit everything she wanted in a mature, linear way that catches our attention when we listen to it.… Expand
  44. thegayben
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. just amazing, the quality, the era, the track list, the production, the vocals!!!!! ancient dreams in a modern land 9.5/10

    ancient dreams in a modern land - 8/10:

    fast and boppy, a good opening track, though sort of repetitive and definitely the weakest single out of the four. Nevertheless, still a good song with amazing vocals from marina!

    venus fly trap - 10/10: feels like a 80’s arcade game, just amazing to be honest so much can be said for the lyrics, the music video, the vocals just amazing.

    mans world - 9/10: slower than the past too, but the lyrics on this song combined with the vocals definitely make this song perfectly bittersweet and makes you crave more! In regards to being the first single, i’m not sure how i feel yet.

    purge the poison - 10/10:

    from the snippet to the release to the music video to the album it was consistently amazing and kept us gripped, i love it absolutely amazing, beautiful lyrics and vocals and the rock influences have a special place in my heart.

    highly emotional people - 10/10:

    genuinely just a beautiful song, a gift from god tbh. the line “the universe hangs like a necklace from god, jewels suspended in the cosmos” took me the **** out. so beautiful i will be crying to this later, amazing beautiful spectacular AND THE VOCALS YESSS EXACTLY! THE PRODUCTION TOOOOO???? SO SMOOTH LOVED IT new america - 9/10: the build is good, i love the melody on this ****ing song yessss this is the snippet that was stuck in my brain!!!!!!!! it feels grand like the national anthem yet she’s mocking it through the tone? it’s brilliant i love it. verse 2 “****ed with the food chain etc...” is amazing. the vocals are amazing!!! the ending kinda sounds like you’re in a tornado and it’s swirling around you like it’s the beginning of a new america????

    pandora’s box - 9/10: OMG I LOVEEE IT, the melody and the vocals omg, now the beats have come in, damn this song is sad wtf. at around 2:20 it sort of sounds like solitaire and i love it. a sad bop for sure, the chorus is my favourite “you don’t know what you’ve unlocked” BRUHHHH IT SOUNDS SO GOOD. Her vocals on this too so strong.

    i love you but i love me more - 9/10: the melody and beat on this are so good, i love it! the message on period **** jack ugly. you’ll say you’ll ch-change?? idk what it means but i like it. THE ENDING WITH THE GUITAR?? yes i think so absolutely yes period. YOULL SAYY YOULLL TRANSFORMMMMM.

    flowers - 10/10:

    wow, these lyrics. okay deep as **** OMG LOOHOOOOHOOSST??? i think so yes absolutely. I LOVE THIS MELODY OMGGGGGGGG STOPPPP NOT THE CHROUS WTF NO STOP IM GONNA CRYYYY THIS IS SO SAD WHA. lyrics beautiful tho, but what we expect! i love it, wow yes. just yes. “no heartbreak to feel, it happened years ago” STOP THIS MADNESS OMGGGG IM SCREAMING. 10/10!!!!!!!!!!!!

    goodbye - 10/10:

    aw these lyrics are so beautiful, my heart just smiled. HER VOCALS AHHHHH OMG NO WTF. THE CHORUS NOOOOOOOO. the ****ing vocals i’m dead goodbye omfg. the lyrics so good. chorus amazing. “ive been a mother to everyone else to every mother****er except myself” NAHHHH ENDED US ALL AHSJSHSKSS GOODBYE ABSOLUTELY CANT DEAL. SERVED. possible ranking:

    1 - purge the poison
    2 - venus fly trap
    3 - highly emotion people
    4 - goodbye 5 - flowers 6 - new america 7 - mans world 8 - pandora’s box
    9 - i love you but i love me more
    10 - ancient dreams in a modern land    … Expand
  45. Jacksonelih
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    AOTY! Emotional and perfect! Marina is a pop star of moment, love her and your art
  46. Roberth_99
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Eu não tenho palavras para expressar o tanto que esse álbum é ótimo. Ele tem um começo todo pop-rock dançante e depois vem as baladas mais lentas como se ela quisesse que todos se divirtam mas que depois possamos chorar. EU AMO ESSE ÁLBUM!!!
  47. X_Dave_Paluka_X
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Self-written album by my favorite artist. Focusing on social issues and a heartbreak. All the songs are relatable to me. Vocals are amazing as well as production of the whole album. The visuals and aesthetic of the album is amazing as well. This album is tied on the first place with FROOT on my personal ranking. The only thing I'm wishing for right now is getting some kind of deluxeSelf-written album by my favorite artist. Focusing on social issues and a heartbreak. All the songs are relatable to me. Vocals are amazing as well as production of the whole album. The visuals and aesthetic of the album is amazing as well. This album is tied on the first place with FROOT on my personal ranking. The only thing I'm wishing for right now is getting some kind of deluxe edition with scrapped tracks (Pink Convertible, Happy Loner) because this era deserves more songs! Truly a masterpiece worth listening to!… Expand
  48. ianvalentine
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse álbum é maravilhosooooooo! simplesmente o melhor que ela fez até agora… Expand
  49. Helbert
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Another masterpiece. Nobody can do pop music like Marina. She always show so much self-consciousness, what is very uncommon for pop artists. She was very successful reuniting parts of her best past work on that album.
  50. immormino
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MARINA DID THAT!!! She is so self conscious with what is happening in the world and I personally enjoy it with her lyrical power and without giving her vulnerability that we love, 10/10 Sonically sounds like a mixed of her previous works so its totally a masterpiece… Expand
  51. ommm222
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    MARINA is one of the most underrated artists in the pop industry, regardless of her years and good discographies; perhaps because it showed dark rhythms that were advanced for the time (as in the case of "Electra Heart"). But this time, he was reborn from the ashes like the phoenix and brought us an impeccable album, an album from which they could not get negative things, an album thatMARINA is one of the most underrated artists in the pop industry, regardless of her years and good discographies; perhaps because it showed dark rhythms that were advanced for the time (as in the case of "Electra Heart"). But this time, he was reborn from the ashes like the phoenix and brought us an impeccable album, an album from which they could not get negative things, an album that transports your mind and awakens magical thoughts, emotions and sensations. The lyrics, the instruments, the voice, the beautiful aesthetics that the album possesses, those rhythms that take us to other times. Thank you MARINA, for giving us a powerful piece of art as an album.… Expand
  52. Shervingaga
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Best albume of 2021 I dont know what to say but great vocal, great lyrics MARINA is in another level realy!
  53. Melbee
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Incredible! She’s done it again. An icon, a skinny legend, a Pop Queen. No notes.
  54. Bidesantos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This album is just perfect....
    In my opinion new america is her best song...
  55. Thallesmilk
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    MARINA’s best work until now. First of all, she wrote it all by herself and the themes of the songs are incredible. She reflects about her own life, the world etc. It’s just amazing.
  56. xfrootblue
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    The instrumental of the album is divine. I love the mix of instruments... It's clear the sonic influences from her bygone eras but this time she took it more and I loved it! Messages are conveyed with the feelings that the lyrics convey. The euphoria of Purge The Poision. The cry of New America's enough and its more personal lyrics also with all the melancholy... And, what a voice myThe instrumental of the album is divine. I love the mix of instruments... It's clear the sonic influences from her bygone eras but this time she took it more and I loved it! Messages are conveyed with the feelings that the lyrics convey. The euphoria of Purge The Poision. The cry of New America's enough and its more personal lyrics also with all the melancholy... And, what a voice my friends. I am very proud of your return.… Expand
  57. vistoriaprupru
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    o melhor dos melhores, álbum incrível sem nenhuma música ruim. incrível demais. tudo de bom. amo muito nao paro de escutar. divino. é deus em forma de música. chorei mto ouvindo. melhor coisa que já me aconteceu. álbum de luz. minha vida é esse álbum
  58. Nikikat
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un excelente Album Marina da la voz a minorias que hasta el dia de hoy han sido ignoradas y discriminas (Man's World) hay un manifiesto en Venus Fly Trap, Purge The Poison, New America y Ancient Dreams in a modern land sobre el Feminismo, la politica, sobre como aun no somos concientes sobre el cambio climatico. lo machista que es aun la sociedad y el estereotipo de la masculinidad toxica que no se puede mostrar fragil con Highly Emotional People. Con I love you but i love me more Marina nos muestra como esta empoderada y tiene claras sus prioridades. En el lado mas emocional estan Pandora's Box, Goodbye y Flowers con letras que duelen pero son sanadoras a la vez. Son dies canciones bien pensadas ninguna esta ahi por azar, cada una tiene un por que, cuenta una historia una verdad que nos hace refleccionar o nos da una bofetada sobre la como otras personas han vivido oprimidas en esta sociedad machista y heteronormada.
    Con respecto a los sonidos Marina vuelve a abrazar a TFJ, Froot y Electra Heart con mas elegancia y evolucion. Los puntos mas altos son Ancient Dreams in a Modern land con su mensaje, y como no conformarnos con este molde de la sociedad, Purge the poison energica y con punsante y por ultimo Flowers con un piano exquisito y como marina muestra su ayer y hoy por medio de un amor perdido. En conclusion muestra la evolucion de Marina siendo ella misma sin tener que encajar en un molde.10/10    … Expand
  59. luiscastrx
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Tem uma sonoridade incrível. É exuberante a capacidade de Marina inovar a cada era e ADIAML, sem dúvidas, é a melhor era dela.
  60. Jxsbz
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Diferente do L+F, o álbum contrapõe o conceito minimalista e vai direto ao ponto, pautando questões sérias sobre o mundo moderno. Marina finalmente pode desabafar sobre si e o planeta, sem que isso afete ou torne cru a sonoridade das músicas. Soa como um EP sobre liberdade e combate à obstinação, e ela conseguiu entregar o que queria.
  61. salvatorequasi
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Album Of The Year so far! Definitely Marina's Best Album, mature, powerful and confessional. Her songwriting skills gets better every time, so let's give credit when credit is due. Glad to live in a generation when this kind of music and artists like her exist.
  62. mayaravago
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm completely in love with this album, strong lyrics, amazing vocals and the aesthetic vibes… Expand
  63. frootscherub
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    As she becomes one of the only pop artists to expose the ugly truths of our world, Marina also makes an effectively astonishing return to her roots sonically — “Ancient Dreams…” being the love-child of debut “The Family Jewels” and 2015 album, “FROOT.” This spectacular, cohesive piece of judgement, balance and heartbreak brings about a new beginning for Marina’s sound and songwriting — andAs she becomes one of the only pop artists to expose the ugly truths of our world, Marina also makes an effectively astonishing return to her roots sonically — “Ancient Dreams…” being the love-child of debut “The Family Jewels” and 2015 album, “FROOT.” This spectacular, cohesive piece of judgement, balance and heartbreak brings about a new beginning for Marina’s sound and songwriting — and we love to see it.… Expand
  64. Sonyx
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Amo y adoro este álbum creo que marina exploró realmente otra manera de hacer pop.
  65. Lamoni
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O melhor álbum de 2021 até o momento, acho que incrível como a cada lançamento ela inova tudo!… Expand
  66. Gabrielssss
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    On Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, Marina proved once and for all that she is one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of the generation. She perfectly made transitions between criticisms of misogyny and capitalism (New America, Man's World, Purge The Poison) and songs about broken hearts (Flowers, Goodbye, Highly Emotional People) and deserve all credits for it. Already the greatestOn Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, Marina proved once and for all that she is one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of the generation. She perfectly made transitions between criticisms of misogyny and capitalism (New America, Man's World, Purge The Poison) and songs about broken hearts (Flowers, Goodbye, Highly Emotional People) and deserve all credits for it. Already the greatest album of year.… Expand
  67. Hedmedig1
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece, no skips, the songs are meaningful and they are so beautiful
  68. HKirov
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This is an outstanding body of work, highly conceptual with the order of the songs. I am sure that anybody who has taken the path of going deeper within themselves to reach a new layer of consciousness, knows exactly what she's talking about. She is doing an incredible job by delivering important messages through this form. How much can we take out of it and ask ourselves the rightThis is an outstanding body of work, highly conceptual with the order of the songs. I am sure that anybody who has taken the path of going deeper within themselves to reach a new layer of consciousness, knows exactly what she's talking about. She is doing an incredible job by delivering important messages through this form. How much can we take out of it and ask ourselves the right questions? The first half sounds anthemic - maybe because she sings about something I believe in. And you can feel when an artist is just following a trend. But with this era especially (and every past one) I feel like Marina is being her true higher self. It feels authentic to her. I can talk for hours and hours about a single line from some of the songs. If you are in a healing period of your life, you will adore the second half. I know I do.… Expand
  69. hausoflilluis
    Jun 13, 2021
    8
    I feel a lump in my throat after knowing the whole process that Marina has been going through in recent years. Maybe that's why her penultimate LP didn't fit me, which I consider inglorious. Today, I can notice a different girl, but the same one who wrote The Family Jewels, Electra Heart, and FROOT. Marina has definitely returned. It's gratifying to realize that it isn't longer difficultI feel a lump in my throat after knowing the whole process that Marina has been going through in recent years. Maybe that's why her penultimate LP didn't fit me, which I consider inglorious. Today, I can notice a different girl, but the same one who wrote The Family Jewels, Electra Heart, and FROOT. Marina has definitely returned. It's gratifying to realize that it isn't longer difficult for her to sing us her truth, her pain ("Flowers", Highly Emotional People"). She also missed the sarcastic way of describing society ("Man's World", "Purge the Poison"). Her pop-rock sound is flawless, unique and exquisite, as it always has been.

    fav tracks: "Goodbye", "Man's World", "Venus Fly Trap", "Highly Emotional People" & "Flowers"
    KEY-TRACK: "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land"    … Expand
  70. IsaBells
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Perfect album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  71. Italoanatercio
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land é um dos melhores lançamentos de 2021. É inegável o quanto esse álbum é poderoso, selvagem e ao mesmo tempo vulnerável e delicado. Marina nos trouxe seu manifesto mais sincero diante do caos que vivemos ao longo dos anos. As faixas permeiam entrevista uma sociedade decaindo e um coração partido que aos poucos vai se entendendo. Sinto muito caso a nota doAncient Dreams in a Modern Land é um dos melhores lançamentos de 2021. É inegável o quanto esse álbum é poderoso, selvagem e ao mesmo tempo vulnerável e delicado. Marina nos trouxe seu manifesto mais sincero diante do caos que vivemos ao longo dos anos. As faixas permeiam entrevista uma sociedade decaindo e um coração partido que aos poucos vai se entendendo. Sinto muito caso a nota do álbum caia em breve, mas não podemos dizer que é um álbum ruim. Não é. Ancient Dreams nasceu com maturidade é vai ganhar mais é mais força com o tempo, revelando que a Marina tem muito potencial como sempre teve.… Expand
  72. dearmarcos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    marina as always delivering excellent works and this album is no different.
  73. Psychictopian
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Her bestwork yet, totally topped Froot, first half of the album opens with eye opening truths about the world and the second half has beautifully composed tracks about love, heartbreak, and finding herself.
  74. AndrxsRomero
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Marina never disappoints. From before this album came out I knew it was going to be good, but even so, I was taken by surprise.
    Marina took all the elements that characterize her and united them in this project that show how enormously talented she is.
    From "The Family Jewels" to "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land" Marina has shown that there is no one like her. Amazing.
  75. Jllh29
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    La cantante consagra todos sus sonidos y letras en un álbum muy crítico y emocional.
  76. Chris0210
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    In my opinion, one of her best works since she started her career, i especially love "Venus Fly Trap" and "Highly Emotional People"
  77. nehemias
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt Marina's best album to date, it met all the expectations we diamonds had, perfect melodies, very well adapted lyrics and a brilliant aesthetic.
  78. vperezac
    Jun 12, 2021
    9
    It's a strong return to The Family Jewels, but much more mature, as if she was carrying a luggage of the highs of her previous eras. A good departure from Love + Fear, she lyrically took the sentiment from To Be Human (the best song of that album) and translated it to an album that instrumentally sound as polished as Froot, with a sassy attitude from Electra Heart and the quirky identityIt's a strong return to The Family Jewels, but much more mature, as if she was carrying a luggage of the highs of her previous eras. A good departure from Love + Fear, she lyrically took the sentiment from To Be Human (the best song of that album) and translated it to an album that instrumentally sound as polished as Froot, with a sassy attitude from Electra Heart and the quirky identity from The Family Jewels. This is album is the perfect mix of all the good things we love about Marina throughout the eras.… Expand
  79. darielcalero
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    BIBLIA! Su mejor trabajo discográfico, sin duda. Es increíble como artistas femeninas como MARINA escriben un álbum completamente solas y no son valoradas. Esa misma exigencia no existe para los artistas masculinos.

    BIBLE! Her best album, without a doubt. It's amazing how female artists like MARINA write an album completely alone and are not valued. The same requirement does not exist for    BIBLIA! Su mejor trabajo discográfico, sin duda. Es increíble como artistas femeninas como MARINA escriben un álbum completamente solas y no son valoradas. Esa misma exigencia no existe para los artistas masculinos.

    BIBLE! Her best album, without a doubt. It's amazing how female artists like MARINA write an album completely alone and are not valued. The same requirement does not exist for male artists.    … Expand
  80. celsolima
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Finalmente o sucessor do Froot está entre nós
  81. naomivega
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    my only complaint about this album is that is too short!!!
    I haven’t stop listening to it since it drop, love it
  82. timtomcat
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    The album has a strong voice, it is political and fun at the same time. She has written the album beautifully. including topics like female empowerment and LGBTQ rights, the album is a beautiful piece of art. The ballads are beautiful. one of the best albums of this year and I love her direction
  83. Cbravoq
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    With its funky sounds and deep ballads, Marina refreshes her style and reintroduces a gorgeous voice with lots of meaning, giving us refined roughness and an album to remember
  84. COCCstan
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Such a good album she really served, the vocals are good, the songs are amazing she recovered from l + f
  85. ronaldarcila
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Froot + TFJ vibes. Absolutely stunning, with catchy songs but also slow and sentimental ballads.
    One of her bests works for sure.
  86. EltonNascimento
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Here Marina shows herself as the great artist that she is, Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land is the album of the year!
  87. mistrmarine
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Good vocals, exciting production even on slower songs

    One of the best albums of the year until now!
    Congrats to Marina
  88. lolnick
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    This album is a full experience of emotions by Marina. By far her best, most cohesive album. The lyrics are explaining modern injustices with an ancient beat. She is one of a kind.
  89. Joaopedromorel
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, lenda que nunca erra.
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  90. Greyspar99
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    A masterpiece one of the best albums of Marina. It got me really bad with the sad songs her voice and the low piano playing, but it also gave me the best hype with Venus fly trap
  91. Julian2502
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Es hermoso, las letras son increíbles y profundas. La producción también es genial.
  92. DanielStrange
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    MARINAMAZING. Increíble album, every song is a different World, os one of the Best albums, she talks about the problematics of the World and every Hard feelings, its very personal.
  93. Andres_FPS
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful record, there two distinct parts to it, the more political and upbeat section and the more personal and ballad heavy part, both wonderful in their own unique way.
  94. Gothis
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. She did THAT, it's so juicy, honest, gently and beautiful! i'm speechless..her best album + best album of 2021.… Expand
  95. ancientdreams
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    This album can be the best album of 2021. It’s self-written just like Marina’s 3rd album “FROOT”. My favorite tracks are Goodbye, Flowers and Venus Fly Trap so far and I recommend you to listen to the whole album if you like pop music. Love you Marina
  96. Mavim
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just magic! It makes sense, and I feel very moved by this album. I managed to connect with each letter in a unique way, I could tell that Marina tried to connect with us in a way that she hadn't been able to before and hit the nail on the head. This album has beautiful lyrics and unmatched melodies. I completely feel Marina talking to me and telling me how she feels or as if she knows me so well as to say what I can't. She feels like Marina finally manages to open up to us and she talks to us about the art industry, she gives us a criticizes society and current social problems, it also shows us that part of love that hurts so much, that we do not want to talk about, She teaches us that even if we believe that this person is the right one, their actions will make us see the reality of the idea of ​​romantic love that we have implanted in our heads. With some inspirations in TFJ, Froot and some Electra Heart, Marina gave us a work of art and was reborn from the ashes like a phoenix. One of the best albums I have ever heard!… Expand
  97. reypernia
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Complete magic. ♥ I love the way Marina is giving us an album that contains real and hard feelings. And also we get songs to dance and feel free. That's her style:something real, something human, anything but ordinary. I admired her and her uniqueness.
  98. ililbo
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Esse álbum é maravilhoso, perfeição define essa obra prima! Tô escutando no repeat desde o dia de lançamento. Obrigado Marina por nos proporcionar mais um trabalho impecável sem NENHUM erro.
    EU TE AMO MULHER
  99. Michell444
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    I love this album, it is so beautiful, honest and creative, each song has its unique and special touch, it is a work done with the heart
  100. Brooklyn_Summer
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Marina regresa a la música después de dos años , regresa con Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land ,un álbum que se siente como una montaña rusa de emociones, el álbum empieza animado con una potente canción titulada como el álbum y termina con una desgarradora canción.

    10/10 su mejor álbum hasta el día de hoy
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 7, 2021
    60
    The music is pleasantly accessible, rather than daring.
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  2. AllMusic
    Jun 18, 2021
    80
    At a brisk ten tracks, Ancient Dreams is a quick dose of what makes Marina great: heartfelt honesty from a fellow misfit consistently pushing the boundaries of pop.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jun 17, 2021
    66
    Everything is delicate, but nothing is muted. This aesthetic certainly isn’t for everybody, but after her ambivalent pop experiments, Marina no longer needs her albums to be. It’s a beacon out for the highly emotional people of the world, of whom she clearly is one; it’s for her.
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