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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  3. Negative: 49 out of 629
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  1. 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.
  2. evicenteh
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Suena fresco... Renovada. Una Marina muy distinta a la de su último trabajo.… Expand
  3. 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
  4. neitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina really put her heart on this record. One of her best works by far. I loved it.
  5. Bidesantos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This album is just perfect....
    In my opinion new america is her best song...
  6. SimonXCX
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This album is great, not a single skip! My favourite tracks are Goodbye, Highly Emotional People and Venus Fly Trap.
  7. celsolima
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Finalmente o sucessor do Froot está entre nós
  8. AndreaCoria
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Best record of hers
  9. MrDaytona
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    The album is incridible… i Love It. I leave a highlight for the following tracks that are my favorites
    The tittle track ADIAML, Purge The Poison and Venus Fly Trap.❤️ This Album is awesomeee.
    Love U Marina❤️
  10. Fkbo_x
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Marina is a queen and your art is so amazing and powerfull. I really love it!
  11. 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
  12. HexSimmer
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    I think this is my favorite Marina album. The songs are all so amazing and haunting. Marina has created Album Of The Year
  13. pdrocaixeta
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    with her incredible new album, marina continues proving that she’s a complete artist
  14. Jacksonelih
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    AOTY! Emotional and perfect! Marina is a pop star of moment, love her and your art
  15. 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
  16. Johnja
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    MAGNÍFICO!!! Su obra más grande hasta el momento, Marina siempre se supera. Estoy muy feliz por ella, he evolucionado yo también con su discografía, a todas las canciones les daba siempre mi propio significado.
  17. Iamgiannhs
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Really Good. She's awesome. Her voice is awesome,the songs are awesome. Everything.
    Thank you MARINA.
  18. Stefanolovato
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    el mejor álbum de marina, estoy impresionado de las letras, su voz y la producción.
  19. DanteAscensui
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    10/10 idgaf
    What a songwriter and producer is Marina seriously, the topics are so well development in this album, in songs that don't surprased the 4 minutes, wow
  20. robertheslop91
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderfully put together and the concept of the whole album fits the problems we face these days. It's very much like the MARINA I felt I discovered all those years ago. The lyricism is so well written and the vocals are stunning as usual.
  21. xbluefairytale
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    After 12 years in the industry, Marina hasn't lost her edge. ADIAML shows that even after all this year's, Marina kept her authenticity, uniqueness and it still thriving. Can't wait to hear what she have to offer in the future ❤
  22. 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.
  23. harryioannou23
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Everything about it is simply stunning, from the lyrics to the themes and the melodies. It's hard to rank her albums but this may be the best one yet.
  24. osminaguirre
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo dos canciones no son tan pegadizas en el ritmo pero la letra de las canciones y la producción es tan increíble, se esforzo a nivel personal en este álbum y eso es genial, a pesar de la que le critican muchos las letras sociales y políticas, a mi simplemente me agradaron mucho, realmente demostró muchísimo de su potencial aca… Expand
  25. srdo
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Um álbum majestoso, poderoso e único. Marina se consolida como uma das maiores compositoras da nossa geração, entregando um trabalho coeso, pessoal e que incita a reflexão.
  26. TheDaneIpsen
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Brilliant
  27. Frootifical
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible production, the dance tracks are full enjoyable and denote a social criticism very well and welcome. The ballads feels like piano strikes over the heart and 'holographic' voice style.
  28. LolaJeit
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her best album yet. The first half of the album is full of bop songs and then the last songs are beautiful ballads, just as social criticism, it’s everything we needed to hear. Love Marina, and this album uses FROOT and The family jewels elements to create her best songs.
  29. Jomg
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best album of the year, can’t stop crying. All songs are a masterpiece and I’m so happy happy for Marina to bring this fabulous álbum, thank you so much… Expand
  30. AndresLezNor
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Un excelente álbum, cada canción es excelente, los sonidos muy dinámicos y cada letra de las canciones es un boom emocional que podemos aplicar a muchas situaciones de nuestra vida, te amo Marina
  31. AleMB
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    AOTY, Marina nos ha dado una obra maestra y de lo mejor de su discografía. La lírica, los ritmos y la producción sacan a relucir el talento que tiene la artista, toda su esencia está puesta en el álbum y merece tener aún más reconocimiento, simplemente una obra de arte.
  32. 1heatherlee1
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum precioso. Logré conectar con cada una de las canciones. Es nostálgico, melancólico y poderoso. Son sin duda emociones fuertes para un álbum excelente. Lo amé.
  33. bieltrox
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores discos da carreira, onde Marina soube ser sagaz, com letras e melodias instigantes, que falam sobre suas esperanças, suas angustias... sobre suas lutas. De fato, um ótimo trabalho que vai nos render longos sonhos antigos nessa terra caótica.
  34. torugomotta
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This is another great album where Marina knew how to guide us into this experience that is her compositions; The cohesion is undeniable and also brings us memories from her prior albums, completely showstopping.
  35. MangoKiwi
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    Claramente este álbum es una reinvención de Marina como artista, combina la crítica social actual con un ritmo que dices woow, es de tontos comparar con sus demás álbumes ya que este tiene un toque único que lo separa del resto.

    Super recomendado
  36. raraudiamandis
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Album of the year!!! She did THAT, totally obsessed with this new marina era!
  37. caiosfmello
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    O álbum trouxe consigo todos os elementos de seus trabalhos prévios. Serviu beleza musical e conceito.
  38. disdiam
    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 album she seems to find herself in a precious and poetic way. Ancient Dreams In a Modern Land is probably her best album yet.
  39. itscarlosduh
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her best art work till date.!!! She came for blood this time around. New Sound, amazing lyrics.
  40. branmolar25
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land destaca por su gran cohesión instrumental y lírica. Te pone a bailar mientras toca temas de importancia actual de índole social y ambiental. La progresión de los acordes y los cambios de melodía vuelven a las canciones muy poco predecibles. Asimismo, baladas bellas que balancean la energía de la primera mitad. Un excelente álbum y un soplido de aire fresco.
  41. KingDarling
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    MARINA’S BEST ALBUM. SHE POURED HER HEART AND SOUL INTO THIS. SO PROUD OF HER
  42. jandersarquis
    Jun 11, 2021
    9
    She did her way baby! Nothing in this world can change her. This album proves that Marina has a unique pop-punk-rock-indie criticism music style.
  43. Honeymoon931
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    The album shows a more confident marina, she came with blood in her eyes and is delivering her best in this work.
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. marybortoletti
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Amei todas as faixas! Acho que a Marina sabe fazer algo muito especial, algo que ela faz neste álbum de maneira esplêndida, que é trazer temas universais para o âmbito doméstico. Ela começa o álbum falando sobre a evolução humana como um todo, trazendo os pontos gerais com os quais deveríamos estar nos preocupando. Porém, ela termina o álbum trazendo uma experiência própria dela com umAmei todas as faixas! Acho que a Marina sabe fazer algo muito especial, algo que ela faz neste álbum de maneira esplêndida, que é trazer temas universais para o âmbito doméstico. Ela começa o álbum falando sobre a evolução humana como um todo, trazendo os pontos gerais com os quais deveríamos estar nos preocupando. Porém, ela termina o álbum trazendo uma experiência própria dela com um relacionamento que terminou há pouco. Ela fala sobre temas amplos e consegue transpor exatamente o sentimento desses temas amplos para sentimentos específicos. Talvez a minha faixa favorita em questão de letra e reflexão seja Highly Emocional People justamente por conta desse fator. Porém, musicalmente e por conta da provocação para a indústria, Venus Fly Trap tenha meu amor total e completo. É sempre muito lindo ver um artista deixando claro como Hollywood é suja. Enfim, é uma obra prima.… Expand
  47. JGonz
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    With this record, Marina tackles pressing social issues with unabashed and unapologetic lyrics. She inspires us to take a good look at ourselves and our values and to question whether we are part of the problem and/or the solution. She also explores a journey to self-discovery that involves advocacy for self-empowerment and self-healing. As it pertains to the production, Marina effectivelyWith this record, Marina tackles pressing social issues with unabashed and unapologetic lyrics. She inspires us to take a good look at ourselves and our values and to question whether we are part of the problem and/or the solution. She also explores a journey to self-discovery that involves advocacy for self-empowerment and self-healing. As it pertains to the production, Marina effectively creates an atmosphere that matches the meaning behind each track; it is so masterfully done that you cannot help being swept up into her land. No other album can compare to the breadth and depth of meaningful commentary this album contains.… Expand
  48. danola
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina NEVER disappoints me, she is a genius and always does a great job, for me she is the definition of what an artist is. I LOVE HER A LOT!
  49. SylarBates
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Una muy buena combinación entre The Family Jewels y Froot, rivalizando con este último al puesto de su mejor álbum.… Expand
  50. Biancadomingos
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina brought elements from the first three albums, and it worked very well. Marina came back much better after the last album. Divine.
  51. Paosh
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    By far, MARINA's best album. So critical, conceptual, the lyrics are unbelievable awesome and we stan. You can see the evolution of Marina as an artist, person and woman.
  52. WoodieMoodie
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Every song has a different vibe, yet connected to each others. Though some songs take a couple of listening, this is an album thats worth to try
  53. fanyaaaad
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Это возвращение к истокам Марины, но наполнено оно новыми интонациями. Приятно слышать такое возвращение певицы, дерзко, насыщенно и красочно.
  54. skestu
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    this album shows her honest self and also redeemed herself that she can still make good albums even after releasing love + fear which i still listen to till this day!
  55. lalkaaa
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    i love this album, there is not a single extra song here, just a piece of art. stream adiaml and enjoy your life❤️
  56. 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
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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
  65. 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"
  66. Jllh29
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    La cantante consagra todos sus sonidos y letras en un álbum muy crítico y emocional.
  67. 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.
  68. dearmarcos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    marina as always delivering excellent works and this album is no different.
  69. 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
  70. 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
  71. 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
  72. Sonyx
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Amo y adoro este álbum creo que marina exploró realmente otra manera de hacer pop.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. 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
  76. 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.
  77. 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
  78. 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
  79. Melbee
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Incredible! She’s done it again. An icon, a skinny legend, a Pop Queen. No notes.
  80. 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
  81. 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!!!
  82. 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
  83. 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
  84. 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!
  85. 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
  86. 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
  87. 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.
  88. 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.
  89. 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
  90. 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.
  91. 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.
  92. mikesthetic
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Incredible from the beginning till end.
    Feels amazing to travel through the songs, being locked ate home.
  93. im_osw
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    Marina has returned in a big way, with a very refreshing album full of fun songs and beautiful ballads, where her voice stands out the most. Songs like highly emotional people and venus fly trap stand out with creative and original production, as well as their lyrics. Definitely one of the best pop albums of this 2021
  94. 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
  95. 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
  96. 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.
  97. 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.
  98. 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.
  99. 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!
  100. 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
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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
  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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