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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 629 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length release for the Welsh pop artist who previously went by the name Marina and the Diamonds features production with Jennifer Decilveo and James Flannigan.
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  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Genre(s): Pop, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Dance-Pop, Left-Field Pop
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Jun 11, 2021
    80
    A 10-track wonder that is a more mature and eclectic take on her gloriously femme and thundering electro-pop.
  2. 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.
  3. 80
    Her vocal dynamism translates particularly well in rock-leaning settings, where her leaping registers make their way through enthralling kicks and mean guitar riffs.
  4. Jun 11, 2021
    80
    The first half of the album is intoxicating—it is danceable and full of fun energy. The second half of the album is all heartbreak and slow piano-filled ballads carried by Marina’s whimsical and hollowing vocals.
  5. Jun 14, 2021
    80
    Marina re-embraces her inner strength and quite possibly creates her magnum opus with Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land.
  6. 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.
  7. Jun 14, 2021
    60
    Concise and defined, the 10 tracks here distill Marina’s thoughts on modern day society and all its horrors into a short, sharp shock. ... If there’s anything the album lacks though it’s some of the knowing playfulness of her previous work.

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Score distribution:
  1. Negative: 14 out of 274
  1. 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 andThis 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 Expand
  2. Jun 11, 2021
    10
    There is no weak song in this album, it's absolutely perfect. The time when L+F was out, it was obvious that she was lost but with this albumThere is no weak song in this album, it's absolutely perfect. The time when L+F was out, it was obvious that she was lost but with this album she seems to find herself in a precious and poetic way. Ancient Dreams In a Modern Land is probably her best album yet. Expand
  3. Jun 12, 2021
    10
    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 musicAgain 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
  4. 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 ownMARINA’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. Expand
  5. Jun 18, 2021
    10
    Sin dudarlo, uno de sus mejores álbumes. Bastante bien organizado en cuanto a las temáticas, pasando de denunciar los problemas del mundo enSin dudarlo, uno de sus mejores álbumes. Bastante bien organizado en cuanto a las temáticas, pasando de denunciar los problemas del mundo en el que vivimos, a sus propios problemas personales. ¿Lo mejor? Los ecos a sus pasadas eras. Expand
  6. Oct 24, 2021
    10
    Marina slayed throughout this album! The messages she's trying to send out, an even spread of energy, one of her best song intros yet,Marina slayed throughout this album! The messages she's trying to send out, an even spread of energy, one of her best song intros yet, beautiful imagery on Flowers, this album is everything! 10/10! Expand
  7. Aug 14, 2021
    0
    Ok... Não tem nada de bom nesse álbum, não entendi porque uma nota tão alta pra isso

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