Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land
by MARINA
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Jun 11, 2021
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
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  1. half_hearted
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Es un álbum lleno de buenas líricas, además de un mensaje claro, con crítica social y espiritualismo
  2. tinahoko
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    this saved my day, I love you Marina, this is one of the best albums of your discography
  3. 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
  4. curtidou
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This album must be one of the most unique sounding pieces of art I've ever heard!
  5. alex_standall
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Es mi primer era con ella, y me hace mucha ilusión. He escuchado sus anteriores albumes y son piezas de arte; este no es la excepción
    Es tan bueno, tanto liricamente como musicalmente; lleno de ritmos y melodias super buenas. Super recomendable!
  6. SoniaReyes
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Marina creó un álbum perfectamente balanceado, es increíble la capacidad que tiene de mostrarnos sus sentimientos de la manera más honesta posible. Sin duda es un disco que viene directamente de su alma y corazón, ya que, cada pieza habla lo piensa o siente. 10/10
  7. eliasxs
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Such a wonderful album. It's the first time MARINA has been so vulnerable in the maiing of an album. The sound is consistent throughout the album and really great lyrics overall.
  8. Kalooa
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Marina giving us an album with meaningful lyrics and a mixture of both of her best eras, Froot and TFJ, this album is simply beautiful in every sense, from production, vocals, and lyrics. One of her best works so far!
  9. felipediamandis
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This album is brilliant, amazing, unbelievable, epic, iconic, unforgettable, AN EXPERIENCE.
  10. sebadasstian
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Sin duda alguna el mejor álbum de Marina. La instrumentalización, las letras, la interpretación de Marina es sin duda espectacular. Me sorprendió muchisimo. Excelente trabajo, Marina.
  11. pedroparamo123
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Marina regresa con su quinto álbum de estudio y nos brinda arte en toda la extensión de la palabra. Sin duda la lírica de Marina y su voz, acompañadas de la excelente producción de James Flannigan y Jennifer Decilveo nos dan el mejor álbum del año.
  12. Juan80s
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    this album is perfect melodies and amazing lyrics, an album that reminds a lot of The Family Jewels and Froot , this album is very very good
  13. pixelsmoon
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    i love every single song in this album. it's a masterpiece! ancient dreams already became my aoty 2021
  14. Angeldiam
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    The best Production and vocals
    Reinvented, innovative she is a genius I love this album
  15. Rosie14vz
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This álbum is so perfect, is a sentiment. Songs sentimentals and yours melodies so pretty… Expand
  16. MysticxMoon4
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    Superb album. Marina sings balled songs so beautifully. We love a ‘boss girl’ song which Marina gave us (VFT). This album is definitely a favourite. Remember to stream Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land! ;)
  17. sxrxns_
    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 en el que vivimos, a sus propios problemas personales. ¿Lo mejor? Los ecos a sus pasadas eras.
  18. AngelGabino
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    A roller coaster of feelings. Phenomenal lyrics uniquely created by Marina.
  19. dandiamandis
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    I thank Marina very much for this record, her last one album was not my fave, but this GAVE ME LIFE. You did it! And will always do. Thank you Thank you Thank you.
  20. Weare
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    Muito inspiradora, amo todas as musicas, originais e TOTALMENTE NOVAS, acho que a marina pode ser uma artista muito grande no futuro
  21. JakobMe
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    Such a well thoughtful and consciousness album with a lot of political references. Like someone commented before "you will be slapped on the face while dancing along". She's in her best.
  22. pisceanjulia
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    It may not be Marina’s best album, but it’s definitely amazing, I love all the lyrics. “Goodbye” is a masterpiece.
  23. Eichelliebe
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    Una obra de arte. Es un álbum sentimental, hace crítica de la sociedad patriarcal y capitalista mientras tiene un ritmo pop; cosas que solo Marina logra hacer
  24. mystified
    Jul 15, 2021
    10
    Spectacular songwriting, visuals, voice... nothing out of the normal for Marina. Probably her best
  25. RicardoJiGo
    Jul 22, 2021
    10
    Marina did a great job mixing her thoughts on social issues and how they have changed as well as the personal issues that she has gone through over the last few years.
  26. Marcie02
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    Llalalalalaa lalalala lalalal llalaaa lalalala lalaa
    Yo me llamo John soy súper fan y la amoooo
  27. maxwellapollo
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    Probably her best, most coherent album yet. She took the best parts of all her previous work and multiplied it by ten. Her lyrics never fail to leave me in awe, wether that be from laughing, crying or being lost in contemplation. She didn’t hold back with her sociopolitical imagery, and managed to perfectly intertwine it with intimate songs about heartbreak. There are no throw-away tracksProbably her best, most coherent album yet. She took the best parts of all her previous work and multiplied it by ten. Her lyrics never fail to leave me in awe, wether that be from laughing, crying or being lost in contemplation. She didn’t hold back with her sociopolitical imagery, and managed to perfectly intertwine it with intimate songs about heartbreak. There are no throw-away tracks and every song feels truly purposeful and has something to say. I don’t think I could’ve asked more from this album. It definitely feels like her most “Marina” album to date. Just. So. Good.… Expand
  28. smake132
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    prefect. amazing. beautiful. so good. like just ugh goooddddd it’s such a prefect album
  29. elgui
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    que arteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee su mejor album sin duda asies
  30. ratemark
    Jul 28, 2021
    10
    le quiero este álbum de marina y pienso que es uno de el mejor álbumes de su carrera.
  31. willsevero
    Jul 29, 2021
    10
    Melhor maneira de reafirmar a identidade dela. Um ótimo sucessor do questionável L+F.
  32. Replen
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Uma junção dos álbuns froot mais o electra heart. É um álbum maduro, cheio de crítica e ao mesmo tempo dançante. Parabéns Marina
  33. celticnature
    Aug 1, 2021
    10
    Her best work since Froot!!!!

    Man's World, Highly Emotional People and New America are my favorite tracks
  34. luvcherrymotion
    Aug 3, 2021
    10
    músicas divertidas com letras profundas e com significados, ela brinca com as palavras e entonação e isso deixa as músicas com mais emoção
  35. recliany
    Aug 11, 2021
    10
    Muito bem produzido, vocais de tirar o folego, instrumentais envolventes! Uma verdadeira obra de arte.
  36. leoohmuniz
    Aug 14, 2021
    10
    esse álbum mostra literalmente tudo o que a marina quis mostrar pra gente nos álbuns anteriores dela, ela é simplesmente perfeita escrevendo essas músicas e eu me sinto orgulhoso de ser fã dela
  37. NicholasNasc
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Really good! Very well written and excelent melodies. Very similar to "The Family Jewels", at least I think it is. Love the way she creates her music and don't care about the numbers (even though she have the good ones). Thank you for the album, Marina! Love ya.
  38. wtflusc
    Aug 20, 2021
    10
    Obrigado MARINA por mais essa obra prima.
    Meses após seu lançamento, o album não sai do topo do meu Apple Music. Faixas como "Flowers" e "Pandora´s Box" 'envelheceram' como vinho. "New America" tem uma letra diferente de tudo que já ouvi em músicas pop, além de ter vocais e sonoridade excelentes. Os singles foram muito bem escolhidos, "Venus Fly Trap" além de ser maravilhosa em todos os    Obrigado MARINA por mais essa obra prima.
    Meses após seu lançamento, o album não sai do topo do meu Apple Music. Faixas como "Flowers" e "Pandora´s Box" 'envelheceram' como vinho. "New America" tem uma letra diferente de tudo que já ouvi em músicas pop, além de ter vocais e sonoridade excelentes. Os singles foram muito bem escolhidos, "Venus Fly Trap" além de ser maravilhosa em todos os sentidos, ainda ganhou um videoclipe de alto padrão, revisitando as eras antigas da cantora e entregando tudo que os fãs queriam. Terminar o álbum com "Goodbye" foi um golpe baixo, que música linda!
    O álbum tem a cara da marina "The Family Jewels" e certamente foi um dos destaques de 2021.    … Expand
  39. marlonfauzi
    Oct 2, 2021
    9
    From the incredible beats of previous centuries to the beautiful piano ballads. Marina served rich production on her album and her voice is so angelic. What an experience!
  40. rawr___213
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    literally so good like wtf marina came to slay and end and thats EXACTLY what she did!!
  41. DanLoz03
    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, beautiful imagery on Flowers, this album is everything! 10/10!
  42. criss1975
    Mar 22, 2022
    10
    A gem from start to finish!
    An album that overflows with positive energy in 10 excellent tracks. With the beautiful voice of Marina and an exquisite production.
    10/10
  43. asgaan
    May 10, 2022
    10
    Another pop bible written by the welsh god Marina. I truly love her and i think this is her best album since TFJ.
  44. someonewhocares
    Jul 9, 2022
    10
    Ancient Dreams In a Modern Land is a stunning return-to-form after losing footing with Love + Fear. An album of only 10 songs, all the songs are strong and solid; there are no bad tracks. Marina has no doubt stunned us like she always does with her last album released under a major record label.
  45. selenatolete
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Suspendisse ac efficitur lacus. Vivamus gravida iaculis feugiat. Pellentesque sit amet efficitur eros. Nunc urna massa, varius ornare est in, tempor consectetur nisl. Proin et sodales magna, eu bibendum lacus. Nullam sit amet metus purus. Suspendisse et turpis id eros ullamcorper efficitur quis sed massa.… Expand
  46. Sahidelrey
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    El electro pop que Marina nos da en este álbum es maravilloso hablando de temas sociales que pocos artistas tocan, la producción es realmente maravillosa, todas las canciones tienen un mensaje bastante profundo, fue arriesgado pero le salió muy bien
  47. rianalmd
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    This album is literally perfect. Marina has strong opinions about policial problemas that everybody should care about and she's not afraid of showing the world her opinion about patriarchy and what should be done about it!
  48. alexisguti637
    Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Marina nos enseño con este album que aun tiene el talento y el sonido para ser una buena artista esperemos y pronto muchos la conozcan mas y pueda ser conocida
  49. Danilo342
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    Love this album all of her songs are master piece, she always bring us new awesome music
  50. arthursamuel
    Sep 16, 2022
    10
    This album is definitely a masterpiece!!! Marina's writing is so freaking good, especially when it comes to political songs. I love this album so much, one of my favorite albums in life.
  51. Eefeepee
    Oct 4, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marina perfectly fuses pop and rock, lively and sad, heartbreak and political themes, always wrapping everything with satire.… Expand
  52. juanselopez340
    May 14, 2023
    10
    Álbum saboroso, rico, lindo e inspirador traz à tona tudo de extraordinário e bom que leva ao belo, comprei e não consigo parar de ouvi-lo em todas as plataformas que baixei. MARINA A MELHOR
  53. danpaaduaa
    May 30, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O maior álbum do mundo. Falo sem medo. Aqui ela foi tão gigante. Falou sobre política, ansiedade, depressão, capitalismo, feminismo e diversos assuntos importantes pra nossa sociedade.… Expand
  54. jorsian
    Feb 16, 2023
    9
    This record is a return to form for Marina as she casts away the previous era with reckless abandon and forges a new path forward, come hell or high water. There is something very daring about this record. It feels risky, but also completely authentic. Clearly, Marina does not care what you, I or anyone else thinks. Her vision comes through crystal clear here as she speaks on issues suchThis record is a return to form for Marina as she casts away the previous era with reckless abandon and forges a new path forward, come hell or high water. There is something very daring about this record. It feels risky, but also completely authentic. Clearly, Marina does not care what you, I or anyone else thinks. Her vision comes through crystal clear here as she speaks on issues such as climate change, feminism, America and spirituality. There is definitely a camp vibe to the first half of this album as the songs sound almost cartoony but still, there is an urgency and emotional gravity to her voice that shines through. Marina's greatest gift is her ability to emote, and we are gifted with some of her most personal songs on the back end of this album. The change in direction from talking about worldly issues to intensely personal ones is a tad confusing at first, but the transition is ultimately welcome as we are graced with two of her most beautiful ballads to date - "Flowers" and "Goodbye". It feels like she came at this record full force - throwing herself into it regardless of what the outcome might be. As a result, the songs sound full of life, conviction and energy. This may very well be one of her best, if not her best album to date.… Expand
  55. ASwiftie
    Mar 23, 2023
    10
    A wonderful experience all the way through with the first half making you want to dance and the second half making you want to sob all over your floor.
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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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