Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land
by MARINA
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2021
Metascore
77

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
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  1. The Observer (UK)
    Oct 7, 2021
    60
    The music is pleasantly accessible, rather than daring.
  2. musicOMH.com
    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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User Score
8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 629 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 564 out of 629
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 629
  3. Negative: 49 out of 629
  1. Jhontt
    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!… Full Review »
  2. SaturnSon111
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Original, poético, melódico, y muy real, casi cómo un "The Family Jewels" pero más maduro y trascendente con un toque nuevo y fresco, "AncientOriginal, poético, melódico, y muy real, casi cómo un "The Family Jewels" pero más maduro y trascendente con un toque nuevo y fresco, "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land" es el regreso que nos demostró que Marina sigue siendo una artista completa; Música, Letra y Voz.… Full Review »
  3. JessRoss
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    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 herI 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.… Full Review »
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