Dreamland
by Robert Plant
Metascore
73

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    Plant makes the brilliant past seem truly leaden. [19 July 2002, p.74]
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  2. CDNow
    60
    While Dreamland is a dignified, pleasant album, you can't help but give the edge to 1975.
  3. Blender
    60
    For the tunnel-visioned Zeppelin fan, there's enough vintage Plant here to hold interest. [#8, p.121]
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  5. Rolling Stone
    60
    A disappointment? Not if you prefer Plant in ballad mode.

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 11
  3. Negative: 1 out of 11
  1. F.ZIVKO
    Nov 14, 2003
    7
    An interesting, engaging effort, for sure. The selection of cover tunes seems apt to the current limitations of Plant's vocals. Prior to An interesting, engaging effort, for sure. The selection of cover tunes seems apt to the current limitations of Plant's vocals. Prior to the first listen, I had expected something more akin to Plant's phenomenally brilliant 1993 effort, Fate of Nations. However, most of the initial disappointment disappeared by the second listen. What is truly disappointing is the continued decline of Plant's range and texture. Yet, he still manages to come off as sounding (mostly) young and vital. The true gems here are Funny in my Mind, One more Cup of Coffee, Song to the Siren, and Darkness, Darkness. Without the tapestry of Plant's brilliant past, I might have been tempted to rate this one higher. Alas, he's not in his 20's anymore, and he seems to be avoiding the pretense of the chest-beating style he was known for, and making music appropriate to this stage of his life. As a HUGE longtime fan, I hope the next effort will be heavier.… Full Review »
  2. LadyZeppelin
    Oct 15, 2002
    9
    Took a while to grow on me, but once it did...what a fine album.
  3. HeathB.
    Aug 17, 2002
    9
    Very tastefully done.
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