Love + Fear
by MARINA
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Apr 26, 2019
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8.1

Universal acclaim- based on 343 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 36 out of 343
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  1. j444cks
    Mar 2, 2023
    8
    Not as experimental as her previous work. Very listen-able and some fantastic tracks i.e. Orange Tree and To Be Human.
  2. jorsian
    Feb 17, 2023
    6
    In Love + Fear Marina seems to be rebranding herself. Quite literally, with a new stage name, and in the sense that the music on this record takes a completely different direction. Those who grew to adore Marina + The Diamonds fell in love with the quirky, experimental pop music she seemed to be able to craft effortlessly. On Love + Fear there is very little of that charm remaining, asIn Love + Fear Marina seems to be rebranding herself. Quite literally, with a new stage name, and in the sense that the music on this record takes a completely different direction. Those who grew to adore Marina + The Diamonds fell in love with the quirky, experimental pop music she seemed to be able to craft effortlessly. On Love + Fear there is very little of that charm remaining, as many of the tracks feel lackadaisical and muted in their expression. At many times it sounds like Marina is medicated or apathetic to the form her creations take here. The production sounds uninspired and attempting too hard to appeal to a mainstream demographic, which Marina herself was never apart of. It isn't quite clear why the album is named Love + Fear or which songs belong in which camp. There are moments of brilliance with "Handmade Heaven" and "To Be Human", but the bulk of the songs lack the qualities that made Marina popular to begin with. "Orange Trees" and "Baby" in particular are banal, radio-friendly pop music the likes of which can be found a dime a dozen by any other artist. It seems in abandoning some of her mystique Marina has delivered an album that does not live up to what came before.… Expand
  3. Sahidelrey
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    Algo obvio en este álbum es que Marina con el descanso de 4 años que se tomo es que ella viene con una mentalidad más madura, tiene una filosofía distinta de la vida, y eso es lo que le desagradó a la gente pero las letras son profundas entre ellas “To be Human” y Believe In Love son buenas y muestran a una persona que ha crecido no solo en edad si no demasiado emocionalmente
  4. WaniasDiaz
    Oct 24, 2021
    5
    After her hiatus from the music industry, Marina Diamandis gets rid of her Diamonds and returns as MARINA with her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Love + Fear, which features generic pop production and lacklustre lyrics so predictable, you might as well call yourself a clairvoyant after getting through this album.
  5. Segundoleo26
    Oct 23, 2021
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Volvemos a lo mismo con Marina parece hacer el mismo juego una y otra vez necesita despertar y abrir los ojos y reinventarse… Expand
  6. pisceanjulia
    Jun 25, 2021
    8
    I think this album is underrated. Not her best, sure, but still very good. “Soft to be strong” is a very important song for me.
  7. Alexey_McEuriv
    Jun 20, 2021
    8
    It's a great modern album, but it's too long and monotonous. This is a great debut for an artist like Marina. I wish her good luck with her music
  8. harryioannou23
    Jun 9, 2021
    10
    Both the production and the lyrics are much more toned down than Marina's previous work, however, this is exactly what she needed at the time - and this raw expression of Marina's life during the L+F era is what makes this album so special. Songs like To Be Human and Handmade Heaven (among others), further prove that she can combine her unique lyricism and thematology with a predominantlyBoth the production and the lyrics are much more toned down than Marina's previous work, however, this is exactly what she needed at the time - and this raw expression of Marina's life during the L+F era is what makes this album so special. Songs like To Be Human and Handmade Heaven (among others), further prove that she can combine her unique lyricism and thematology with a predominantly pop record.… Expand
  9. mhmusiclover
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    It has some really strong songs and some that are not so much. As whole this is an amazing album!
  10. potasioxd
    Sep 1, 2020
    6
    es aceptable, pero pudo ser mejor. marina pudo demostrar que sabe componer y escribir con su anterior álbum, y tuvo la oportunidad de explotar esa parte creativa en este álbum también, pero creo que los miles de escritores y compositores que este tuvo fue un obstáculo para eso. lo que me gusta del álbum es de los temas que trata, aún así las letras se sienten salidas de marina. mis canciónes aceptable, pero pudo ser mejor. marina pudo demostrar que sabe componer y escribir con su anterior álbum, y tuvo la oportunidad de explotar esa parte creativa en este álbum también, pero creo que los miles de escritores y compositores que este tuvo fue un obstáculo para eso. lo que me gusta del álbum es de los temas que trata, aún así las letras se sienten salidas de marina. mis canción favorita (y la mejor de todas) es to be human… Expand
  11. lovexfroot
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    talented, brilliant, incredible, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique, completely not ever been done before, unafraid to reference or not reference, put it in a blender, **** on it, vomit on it, eat it, give birth to it
  12. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es muy lindo , Marina cambio de ritmos y le salió espectacular !
  13. elkealexia
    Aug 3, 2020
    10
    Excellence! Nothing bad to day about this album. An emotional trip of the soul that offers lessons and chances for you to grow and open up your eyes. To be human, soft to be strong, karma, superstar I simply can't pick just one favorite. Marina is a talented beauty and her lyrics are peotry like.
  14. arcanjo
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    Marina is the happiest and lightst she can be. It has moments of instrospectiveness and cheers, thoughtful and that feels very true t marina's vision of herself now. but still as a whole record it still fails to make a lasting impression.
  15. Diegobernardino
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Depois de froot Marina volta para sua introspecção em um álbum mais autoral, um belo trabalho.
  16. voxluxangels
    May 30, 2020
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. To Be Human is the highlight of the album. Some tracks working, but not so much with the others. More hoping that she explores her music like what she did with FROOT.… Expand
  17. Joel_Freecheck
    May 29, 2020
    5
    Wallpaper pop music that is forgotten the minute it is heard. Pleasant to listen to intially though but the album is waterdown compared to Marina's previous projects.
  18. pdrmcd
    May 5, 2020
    8
    I completely understand Marina and her new era. Love + Fear is a sign that represents her "divorce" from The Diamonds to start a career as Marina. The album gives me a mixture between the old albums, but with a modern and more electronic productions. I'm not sure if I like it, because it looks like she's still trying to figure it out her image as a solo singer. The songs are good, veryI completely understand Marina and her new era. Love + Fear is a sign that represents her "divorce" from The Diamonds to start a career as Marina. The album gives me a mixture between the old albums, but with a modern and more electronic productions. I'm not sure if I like it, because it looks like she's still trying to figure it out her image as a solo singer. The songs are good, very amazing lyrical content about important aspects from our lives, amazing production, however sounded a little repetitive. I am just not sure about how I feel about it. I hope Marina can find her what she wants, and I have huge expectations to the next work.… Expand
  19. spyretto
    Feb 24, 2020
    5
    Too many fillers on this slbum, she could have done better if she made a single LP out of her material, not two. However the new single About Love is a step in the write direction - and freakishly catchy.
  20. Norwinds
    Jan 30, 2020
    10
    Pop masterpiece. Lirically may not me that deep as her other albums but it's deeper than it seems at first. Personally, it helped me a lot during last phases of depresión.
  21. Fernivs
    Jan 22, 2020
    6
    Esperaba otra cosa de marina ,el álbum no es malo pero podría ser mejor por la espera
  22. sahraduygu
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    this album has a song like Superstar... the best song - the best album of all times
  23. Rasiel02
    Dec 12, 2019
    10
    I really loved the concept of the two sides of the album, it makes sense. I Just want to say I really love her and all the song for this album.
  24. Sleetz
    Nov 22, 2019
    1
    Generic sound, looks like a new Marina without the essence that made her famous.
  25. Julia1d
    Oct 14, 2019
    8
    In "Love + Fear," Marina demonstrates the ups and downs of a hard, concise feeling that is love. To love is to be reciprocated. Within this, we enter this poetic work well represented by it.
  26. rosuxx
    Sep 23, 2019
    5
    decepção do ano. marina vem de uma discografia invejável, pra, infelizmente, fazer um material super genérico. dá pra tirar umas 6 músicas e o álbum continuaria cansativo
  27. darlan
    Sep 20, 2019
    10
    Marina shows her evolution, this woman is art, her voice is soft and powerful at same time, she is definitely one of the bests artists in the music industry, this album LOVE+FEAR is a gift, I’m always crying happy tears when I listen, is perfection from beginning to the end, the instrumental is awesome as well!
  28. BGV
    Jul 16, 2019
    7
    The production is simply amazing and interesting but, when it comes to the lyrical content, it lacks of that something that made all the previous tracks so special and original. The vocals are fantastic but there’s always that lack of potential when it comes to the words which are very basic, standard, average.
  29. Vroommmvroommm
    Sep 15, 2019
    8
    I get what Marina brings in this album. It's hapiness and simple feelings. It can be quite boring sometimes. Cause it's simple. I can relate.
  30. brrunosouzza
    Sep 3, 2019
    10
    Marina é uma das minhas artistas favoritas e tê-la lançando um novo álbum, totalmente diferente dos outros e representando um nova fase, é incrível!

    Love + Fear é um dos poucos álbuns que eu acho que são belamente construídos do início ao fim, onde cada música se destaca por um ritmo e extras suaves e diretas. Amo Orange Trees, Enjoy Your Life, Karma mas pra mim o destaque fica pra    Marina é uma das minhas artistas favoritas e tê-la lançando um novo álbum, totalmente diferente dos outros e representando um nova fase, é incrível!

    Love + Fear é um dos poucos álbuns que eu acho que são belamente construídos do início ao fim, onde cada música se destaca por um ritmo e extras suaves e diretas. Amo Orange Trees, Enjoy Your Life, Karma mas pra mim o destaque fica pra Believe in Love, minha favorita! Amei Love + Fear, um do melhores álbuns desse ano!!    … Expand
  31. yxllxwblxe
    Sep 2, 2019
    10
    A generally positive departure from Marina's previous works, 'Love + Fear' has an overlying tone of positivity and genuine happiness. Even in the 'Fear' side of the album, she reaches an epiphany in the form of 'Soft to Be Strong', a beautiful and satisfying ending to an interestingly themed project. In the 'Love' side, songs like 'Superstar' and 'Orange Trees' stand out as almostA generally positive departure from Marina's previous works, 'Love + Fear' has an overlying tone of positivity and genuine happiness. Even in the 'Fear' side of the album, she reaches an epiphany in the form of 'Soft to Be Strong', a beautiful and satisfying ending to an interestingly themed project. In the 'Love' side, songs like 'Superstar' and 'Orange Trees' stand out as almost non-Marina type songs, to which I sort of appreciate. They lack the uniqueness of her previous singles, yet still are packaged in a perfect pop package. Deeper songs like 'To Be Human' are really nice to reminisce about her old works, holding a similar philosophical message to her previous album 'Froot'.

    As for the lyrical content, I, as do many Diamonds, think 'Love + Fear' is a bit basic. I don't view this as a negative at all though - I'm so elated that Marina is really happy in her life, of course this album reflects that. Her lyrics aren't even necessarily bad, they are very upfront, which can be frustrating to fans who relate more to 'Froot' or 'The Family Jewels'. I personally love them and appreciate the way she has chosen to sonically and visually package this work. This album is a straight 10/10 for me. I always listen to the entire album, but even then, the singles are perfect to listen to as standalone tracks. L+F has become a soundtrack to my own journey, and I love it for that.    … Expand
  32. jimmynecco
    Sep 1, 2019
    9
    Álbum muito bem produzido dividido em duas partes, onde uma Marina mostra seu lado mais alegre e esperançoso e no outro o mais medroso. É um álbum bom e muito agradável de se ouvir.
  33. iamjoh
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Nada dentro da discografia da Marina se compara ao Love + Fear. Este álbum é com certeza um marco na carreira dela. Sinto que embora hajam problemas com a produção sem inspiração de algumas faixas, o álbum em si consegue se manter extremamente coeso e o conceito dentro dele é uma das coisas mais inteligentes ja vistas na industria musical. Sem contar a voz da Marina, sempre impecável
  34. Thiaaaago1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album maravilhoso, tudo que Marina faz é perfeito, voz maravilhosa e as suas músicas são verdadeiras obras de arte!
  35. Gqpis12
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    This is how you make pop music . Only one song was a little bit generic but if you pass that. Truly an amazing record
  36. kikimorrra
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    Froot was better :( but Marina is still Marina and lyrics still good, My fav is To be human. I hope her new albums will be better
  37. perrydelrey
    Aug 30, 2019
    9
    O lado "Fear" do álbum, pra mim, é bastante superior ao lado "Love" do mesmo. A junção desses lados entrega um trabalho simples, porém bom e nele também vemos uma Marina um pouco diferente daquela que vimos em trabalhos anteriores.
  38. jackie2016
    Aug 25, 2019
    8
    Embracing the two core human emotions, love and fear are two unique experiences that are woven together well; Marina ties universal themes that many can relate to. The harsher of critics may say this album is safe, on the contrary, it is the most vulnerable record of hers to date, it's shedding the artist for the person she's become. There are certainly some sonic criticisms to be had hereEmbracing the two core human emotions, love and fear are two unique experiences that are woven together well; Marina ties universal themes that many can relate to. The harsher of critics may say this album is safe, on the contrary, it is the most vulnerable record of hers to date, it's shedding the artist for the person she's become. There are certainly some sonic criticisms to be had here but it's a record worth many listens and analysis.… Expand
  39. frootonator
    Jul 12, 2019
    6
    Girl, this is your failure. Glad for your mental recovery but lyrics sound with... lack of soul, creativity and risk. But actually I have to admit that the sound and production is nice unlike concept. To Be Human, Emotional Machine, Believe In Love - the strongest parts, unfortunately, can't compete with the weakest parts of FROOT. A step back... A huge step back.
  40. laurissadlima
    Jul 11, 2019
    9
    gostosa melodia, amo demais esse álbum! poderia ter trabalhado mais nos vocais da Marina mas amei de qualquer forma... perfeito!
  41. Scarcyc
    Jul 7, 2019
    8
    The change towards a different sound can be difficult to navigate, however the production and vocal level she is known for is present whole heartedly in this album. The lack of a real coherent theme through out the album is evident as her previous work has always carried a string of similar topics that adds a whole new level to her music.
  42. FelBenitez06
    Jun 29, 2019
    10
    An amazing album. Marina this times surprised us with a meaningful album. The melodies are great and it contains some remarkable lyrics. Emotional machine, to be human, believe in love and baby are some of the most amazing songs in the album.
  43. COSMAR
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Amo con toda mi vida este album, To Be Human es mi fav, Marina nunca me decepciona
  44. fptomasini
    Jun 7, 2019
    10
    Always improving in the way she thinks it's better for her, and it's amazing cause it's her life and career, and we appreciate it. I love the lyrics, the melody, it's so pure. Can we just talk about End of the Earth? different from everything, the instrumental at the bridge had me shook, also the meaning. And Emotional Machine is so damn good, THE VOCALS, only thing i have to say aboutAlways improving in the way she thinks it's better for her, and it's amazing cause it's her life and career, and we appreciate it. I love the lyrics, the melody, it's so pure. Can we just talk about End of the Earth? different from everything, the instrumental at the bridge had me shook, also the meaning. And Emotional Machine is so damn good, THE VOCALS, only thing i have to say about this one. Anyway thanks Marina for everything.… Expand
  45. LinBanks
    Jun 2, 2019
    10
    Arte en su máxima expresión, temas actuales & con un gran significado! Marina exploró una nueva etapa que sin duda identifica a muchas personas al rededor del mundo
  46. powerpop8970
    May 29, 2019
    10
    Mediante este álbum Marina nos demuestra que una lírica simplista aún puede llegar a los corazones de sus miles de oyentes. Mediante este álbum Diamandis nos demuestra una nueva cara de la misma, no un elaborado Alter-Ego como en su pasada era Electra Heart, podemos ver a la verdadera Marina ;relajada y entusiasta de lo que le depara el futuro com cantante y compositora.
  47. sulli
    May 27, 2019
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. LOVE + FEAR é uma inovaçao na carreira da Marina que conseguiu juntar batidas gostosas e boas de ouvir mas um pouco radiofônicas com letras profundas e com o total sentido na sua personalidade mas mesmo assim experimentando musicalmente com musicas feito “End Of The Earth” que exploram vocais e instrumentais que eu nunca esperaria da Marina SIMPLESMENTE GENIAL. O album so não ganhou a nota maxima pois não superou o trabalho anterior da Marina “FROOT” que consegue ser um orgasmo sonoro e visual para todos que ouvem. LOVE + FEAR conseguiu explorar lados tao humanos e puros com “To Be Human” e harmonias e instrumentais perfeitos com “Baby” uma bela produção juntamente com o Clean Bandit, depois de escutar esse album mais de 30 vezes eu sinto que o album e uma realização pessoal para a marina gigantesca e eu sinta felicidade e orgulho no trabalho ela exala isso em musicas como “Orange Trees” e outra coisa que me admira que ela consegue se expressar no lado Fear do album de uma maneira linda e tão sincera.… Expand
  48. Aristeidis
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Love + fear is complete project. The album consists of 16 songs, 8 on "love" side and 8 on "fear" side. Marina stays true to what made her famous and then give more to the audience by sharing very personal feelings. I waited 4 years for it and I live it.
  49. Jorgity
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Amazing!!! This álbum Is so inspired and Magic, Is one of the best albums from 2019
  50. RolandoBG
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Marina cada vez mejora su lírica, es una fantástica artista, no entiendo como es infravalorada por la gente y por metacritic, tan solo MARINA es mejor que Metacritic
  51. Al3xx22
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Refreshing,honest,sad, joy, happiness, LOVE+FEAR those are just a few of a lot emotions this album make you feel it
  52. Imyam
    May 19, 2019
    10
    Este ha sido el mejor trabajo de marina, ella ya muestra su madurez las dos partes del disco están muy bien echas las letras muy maravillosas este álbum se merece el oro
  53. Electraboy
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Is an album so strange for Marina, is so happy but is so comercial and that part is disgusting for me buuuut, the lyrics behind guuuuuuuurl I really appreciate that lyrics all of them bring me peace and joy, I start to cry when I listen superstar literally, same with believe in love guuurl I need more songs depressive
  54. SergioIturbe
    May 19, 2019
    9
    Sin duda alguna, de sus mejores álbumes. La consolida como un género pop y no un alternativo. Brinda letras fuertes sobre amor propio, pero sin llegar a la exageración. Bien por Marina, bien por su impecable trabajo.
  55. juasua8
    May 18, 2019
    9
    One of the best albums ever. She express what she thinks and all the songs express a lot of feelings, love it.
  56. AlderDuchannes
    May 18, 2019
    10
    The comeback of MARINA has been totally great, her album is exceptional. Each song transmits things and the melodies of these are pleasant and improve the mood. Love is a masterpiece and Fear is art at its best. We all know that she in each musical era is different. This era is extremely bittersweet. It teaches us the sweet in the dark and vice versa.
  57. BodbyOlwen
    May 18, 2019
    10
    El album es una mezcla de sonidos latinos y pop, tiene letras basicas pero algunas son crudas y hermosas como to be human, las personas odian el album pero enrealidad es una obra de arte,
  58. alexisbarajasiv
    May 17, 2019
    10
    El álbum es increíble, su voz es hermosa.
    To Be Human es unica me agrada que haya cambiado su estilo de música.
  59. ohgustavoiam
    May 17, 2019
    9
    This is an solid album. Where Marina shows us a different side of hers. A much more mature side of Marina, with a soft pop footprint, although it has the most indie/alternative influence on some songs, in all, is a lightweight/refreshing pop album and subtler pop-rock different from previous albums. Love this
  60. JeanCalhoun
    May 15, 2019
    10
    Es un álbum dividiendo el amor y el miedo, sin duda la conexión entre canciónes es maravillosa, si duda uno de los mejores trabajos de Marina
  61. Ruan1to
    May 7, 2019
    10
    Marina (now without the diamonds) is back after a hiatus of four years. In Love + Fear her newest studio album we see a mature artist, preferring to reach the public with simpler but deeper lyrics about human nature. With the exception of the track "Too Afraid" that is not digested at first, the rest of the album as a whole is a minimalist masterpiece to be appreciated.
  62. alexpafs09
    May 5, 2019
    0
    Marina demuestra una vez más que la mejoría en sus vocales y en las líricas es casi imperceptible pero aquí lo que se juzga es la falta de calidad y producción que se había visto en su único buen álbum "Froot", así que se podría deducir que el álbum es malo no por Marina, si no por la falta de creatividad y la pobreza del potencial que la cantante de "Baby" generó en las expectativas deMarina demuestra una vez más que la mejoría en sus vocales y en las líricas es casi imperceptible pero aquí lo que se juzga es la falta de calidad y producción que se había visto en su único buen álbum "Froot", así que se podría deducir que el álbum es malo no por Marina, si no por la falta de creatividad y la pobreza del potencial que la cantante de "Baby" generó en las expectativas de promoción.… Expand
  63. Hogdion
    May 5, 2019
    8
    I know that a lot of people, especially her older fans, would disagree with me, but i think this is the album where Marina showcased and presented her most authentic and honest self. It's her on a record. Some songs did feel a bit out of place, especially "Baby" and are forgettable i.e. "True". But, as an overall record, it's very solid.
  64. SilvanD
    May 4, 2019
    9
    LOVE + FEAR is the most intimate release Marina has done since TFJ. While the lyrics are not as complex, the sentiment and emotions go beyond the not so subtle self exploration of Marina and her journey trying to understand what make us connect to each other, giving their fans a chance to embrace the simple yet profound quest for the darkest and warmest places inside ourselves, and that'sLOVE + FEAR is the most intimate release Marina has done since TFJ. While the lyrics are not as complex, the sentiment and emotions go beyond the not so subtle self exploration of Marina and her journey trying to understand what make us connect to each other, giving their fans a chance to embrace the simple yet profound quest for the darkest and warmest places inside ourselves, and that's what makes this album so strong: it's made not for success, it's made for people to hear and be less alone.… Expand
  65. SaulFranco12
    May 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. El álbum representa un cambio drástico en lo conceptual, dando entender con simples palabras que puede llegar a comprender el(la) oyente, para no complicar la temática con palabras difíciles de comprender, la parte de "LOVE" es suave, un poco realista pero cada pista tiene su propio toque musical en especial "End Of The Earth" en el intro al inicio cuando menciona "love" se completa con la oración, con las palabras "end of the love" dando a entender que es el fin de la parte de "LOVE" e inicia la etapa "FEAR", mientras que "FEAR" tiene cada pista un toque único tanto especial como lírico, cada canción tiene un profundidad en la letra , esta basando en el amor & miedo en especial en la forma emocional, sentimental & psicológico, un álbum que pocos llegaran a entender, pero es PERFECTO, se puede sentir cada canción una emoción que cada una se tiene relacionada.… Expand
  66. marcmyworks
    May 2, 2019
    7
    Marina is back and like Joan Jett she is dropping the band moniker and going out on her own. Love + Fear is a decent return, after a 4 year hiatus, however at times it feels too en-trend with the current radio friendly sound. The 'Fear' side of the album is the superior part, as it relates the underbelly of how fearful love and relationships can be. Listen to: Believe in Love, HandmadeMarina is back and like Joan Jett she is dropping the band moniker and going out on her own. Love + Fear is a decent return, after a 4 year hiatus, however at times it feels too en-trend with the current radio friendly sound. The 'Fear' side of the album is the superior part, as it relates the underbelly of how fearful love and relationships can be. Listen to: Believe in Love, Handmade Heaven, Love is Strange, To Be Human.… Expand
  67. GersonAlcocer
    May 2, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pienso que es un gran álbum, nunca había hecho esa dinámica de dividir su album en dos partes, así como lo hizo Amy Winehouse… Expand
  68. bluebeardtattoo
    May 2, 2019
    2
    Попса... Такой большой альбом и ниочем... Честно говоря даже немного раздражает звучание, никакого удовольствия от прослушивания.
  69. ANTILOV
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Good songs with good messages, maybe it's something very different from what Marina had us used to, but it also shows that she put all the heart and dedication into creating this album, each song with a specific purpose, besides the rhythms like A roller coaster, it's wonderful how it transports us and makes us feel with this album. FEAR is much more pleasing, it is deeper and more elaborate.
  70. jesusbronze
    May 1, 2019
    8
    After finding a new artistic persona during the longest hiatus of her career, MARINA (sans, the diamonds) returns with a double album exploring the duality and (sort of) symbiotic relationship that LOVE and FEAR share.

    The result is an interesting mix of Contemporary pop songs with subtle electronic influences, yet there is a feeling that some tracks could have been left out of the    After finding a new artistic persona during the longest hiatus of her career, MARINA (sans, the diamonds) returns with a double album exploring the duality and (sort of) symbiotic relationship that LOVE and FEAR share.

    The result is an interesting mix of Contemporary pop songs with subtle electronic influences, yet there is a feeling that some tracks could have been left out of the project of what it could have been nothing short of a brilliant album. It is hard to decide whether in LOVE or in FEAR is where MARINA finds herself to be more musically comfortable.

    Nevertheless, standouts such as "Believe in Love", "Emotional Machine", "Orange Trees", the glorious ballad "Soft to be Strong" or the single "Superstar" reminds us how good of a songwriter is MARINA, standing out among her contemporary pop peers.    … Expand
  71. Wael
    May 1, 2019
    5
    After "FROOT", which was her most organic, cohesive and well-written and structured work of her career, Marina decided to drop her "diamonds" in the name and play it very safe. "LOVE + FEAR", which is broke down into two parts, feels like pop songs with no real identity to them for the most part. They all follow the same formula when it comes to composition, lyrics, and themes, so they allAfter "FROOT", which was her most organic, cohesive and well-written and structured work of her career, Marina decided to drop her "diamonds" in the name and play it very safe. "LOVE + FEAR", which is broke down into two parts, feels like pop songs with no real identity to them for the most part. They all follow the same formula when it comes to composition, lyrics, and themes, so they all short, and they even sound repetitive. The first half, "LOVE", sounds and feels better than the second, with songs like the magical 'Handmade Heaven', or the political magnificent highlight 'To Be Human'. However, the songs on "FEAR" feel repetitive, and to a certain extent, boring.

    It's a shame that someone as talented as Marina decided to be so traditional with such a promising concept of a record. For now, "FROOT" remains the most interesting, most notable entry in her catalog, and it seems like it'll be hard for her to top it off if she sticks to the formula she overplayed for "LOVE + FEAR".    … Expand
  72. Jish
    May 1, 2019
    10
    Una renovación total de la música de Marina, con letras frescas y sonidos pegajosos. Definitivamente de sus mejores albums.
    Love es grandioso y Fear muestra una parte con la que realmente puedes conectar.
    Simplemente Arte.
  73. longjetty7
    May 1, 2019
    9
    It's been a long wait since Froot, but it was well worth it! This really is a very strong album. I can't say there are any bad tracks, which is impressive considering there are 16 of them. It was a good decision to split this into two albums, in my opinion, since they can each stand on their own and don't drag on too much, which is what usually happens for albums this long.

    That being    It's been a long wait since Froot, but it was well worth it! This really is a very strong album. I can't say there are any bad tracks, which is impressive considering there are 16 of them. It was a good decision to split this into two albums, in my opinion, since they can each stand on their own and don't drag on too much, which is what usually happens for albums this long.

    That being said I do have a couple criticisms. In some ways the music and lyrics aren't as original as the material on Family Jewels or Froot. It does feel a bit formulaic at times and overall rather safe, though even if there's nothing groundbreaking here, it's hard to fault it since Marina is so good at what she does. There are some amazingly catchy melodies and choruses, and her singing is as beautiful as ever. In addition it's an incredibly consistent album, so I imagine I'll be listening to this many more times.

    Standout tracks: Superstar, Karma, Handmade Heaven, True    … Expand
  74. nickolaskm
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    LOVE + FEAR is Marina’s first bet on contemporary pop music after ditching her former stage name “Marina And The Diamonds” and letting her alternative style aside for a while after her well succeeded album “FROOT” released four years ago. This two part album is very different from anything Marina has done in the past. In general, it has much simpler lyrics and way less distinctiveLOVE + FEAR is Marina’s first bet on contemporary pop music after ditching her former stage name “Marina And The Diamonds” and letting her alternative style aside for a while after her well succeeded album “FROOT” released four years ago. This two part album is very different from anything Marina has done in the past. In general, it has much simpler lyrics and way less distinctive production than her previous projects but still delivers important messages and great content. The first half of the album “LOVE” is very wide and diverse in terms of sounds and lyrical content, it goes from feeling connected with the outside world on gorgeous lead single “Handmade Heaven” to celebrating human diversity on “To Be Human”. The only thing that feels a bit misplaced here is Clean Bandit’s mainstream collaboration “Baby” featuring Luis Fonsi. Even though the song talks about Love it has latin music elements that don’t really suit the rest of the album at all. “LOVE” ends with the fantastic and cinematic ballad “End Of The Earth” which has the most unique production on this side. The second half of the album “FEAR”, is not as wide and diverse as the first one and it’s songs tend to sound quite similar at first but it is definitely more cohesive than the first set of songs. In this side Marina delivers some fresh bops that sound very compatible with today’s pop hits but with a touch of sadness and bitter feelings. The main topic in discussion here is the fear surrounding human relationships. Marina talks about traumatic experiences and the feeling of being unable to understand what’s happening on her life. On Fear’s block opener “Believe In Love” Marina talks about the leak of confidence on her capability to love again after having her heart broken many times. On The following song “Life Is Strange” she talks about how ephemeral life can be and how hard it is to feel constantly stuck and empty. Diving a bit deeper in this side to the bold, unique and great “Emotional Machine”, Marina delivers some alternative “FROOT” alike vibes for the first and last time on this album, while she exposes the complex feelings of a harmful relationship. The underrated bop and honorable mention “No More Sucker”, shows Marina’s decision to get rid of any sort of toxic relationship with people she call energy drainers. At the end of the album Marina claims that she finally feels like the Fear is gone and love has to be “Soft To Be Strong” which is the album’s last track.
    After all Marina ,as the incredibly great artist she is, did an excellent job at creating a fresh and interesting pop album but not so well on satisfying public expectations as she decided to abandon some of her signature features. The leak of a highly developed concept as previously done at electropop masterpiece “Electra Heart”, the low presence of complex and ultra descriptive verses as previously done on “FROOT” and the leak of risky, authentic musical choices as found on “The family Jewels” are some of the reasons for this primary rejection. Love + Fear makes evident Marina’s wish to be seen in a more natural, human way, with no character or persona and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that, as she states on track number 6, “True” “You don’t need nobody else when you are true to yourself” and that’s about it.    … Expand
  75. Flawlessasurnot
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    Her comeback was epic, to be honest. The lyrics are as deep as her first two albums but hasn't reached her top work: Froot. The production was kind of poor and repetitive in some fragments of the album. However Marina has finally found herself with this 16-track-length album regarding to the content and the strength of the messages. 75/100
  76. memorylapse
    Apr 30, 2019
    0
    90% of the user reviews are fans trying to raise the user score of this album not accepting that this is, sorry, garbage.
    Although Marina already proved to be a great songwriter and vocalist, Love+Fear doesn't make her justice. All the tracks are filled with cringeworthy lyrics, common sense and a generic sound that literally any other artist can do. In Electra Heart she made pop music,    90% of the user reviews are fans trying to raise the user score of this album not accepting that this is, sorry, garbage.
    Although Marina already proved to be a great songwriter and vocalist, Love+Fear doesn't make her justice. All the tracks are filled with cringeworthy lyrics, common sense and a generic sound that literally any other artist can do. In Electra Heart she made pop music, but she putted her personality, emotion, stories and creativity on every track. To Be Human is the only song she wrote by herself in the whole album, it shows all her songwriting skills but fail miserably at the production, that turns it into another trap influenced soulless ballad. Note that Froot was entirely written by herself and produced by her and another collaborator only. On Love + Fear she didn't produce ANYTHING, and every track comes with hundreds of writers that probably sucked her creativity.
    Emotional Machine is the only good song in terms of production and melody, but the lyrics are so lazy that seems like something that a 7 year old child would write. Biggest disappointment of the year.    … Expand
  77. heike-makatsch
    Apr 30, 2019
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Through 'Love+Fear' Marina tries to tell us a catharsis storyline, lyrically it's a really well done album but it feels flat when it comes to sound and production.… Expand
  78. sirleonardo
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Existencialismo além de love and fear, nunca falhou através de seus conceitos.
  79. iamgxddy
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Marina did not come to play!! Her follow up to 2015's FROOT is a massive triumph in the acceptance of love and the dismissal of fear, sporting a new minimalist, contemporary pop style. While many fans are upset that she's no longer writing about having panic attacks in a supermarket, this Marina isn't at that point. By listening to both sides of the album, along with following along withMarina did not come to play!! Her follow up to 2015's FROOT is a massive triumph in the acceptance of love and the dismissal of fear, sporting a new minimalist, contemporary pop style. While many fans are upset that she's no longer writing about having panic attacks in a supermarket, this Marina isn't at that point. By listening to both sides of the album, along with following along with the promotional campaign of the album, it's very obvious that this is a more mature, evolved Marina then we've previously seen.

    On the Love side of the album, Marina easily swats away any semblance of Fear, starting off strong with the ballad lead single "Handmade Heaven". Immediately, we're thrust into a world of calm, beautiful sonic imagery with positive energy easily flowing from Marina's beautiful vocals. Following into the next track, "Superstar", Marina continues to keep that positive consistency. The whole side of Love is essentially that: it's drenched in good intention and meaning, stuffed to the brim with her love and happiness. The following tracks like "Orange Trees", the Clean Bandit & Luis Fonsi assisted "Baby", "Enjoy Your Life", and True" all contain fun, positive messages with a fun pop sound to match. "To Be Human" and "End Of The Earth" show a resounding burst of sonic and lyrical energy, and even with the foreboding lyrics of "To Be Human", it's still very obviously from a place of love for unity, not a place of fear for pain.

    The jump from Love's closer "End OF The Earth" to Fear's opener "Believe In Love" is extremely well blended. When listening to the album, you can definitely feel a linear shift. While songs do keep a little bit of positivity, it's not all "yay life is happy all is good haha" as Marina deals with serious questions of life and love. Even though Marina feels balanced, she can still feel fear. By highlighting that no one is ever truly happy, she's able to properly outline the human condition. Songs like "Blive In Love", "You", "Karma", and "Emotional Machine" all stand out as lyrical shifts while still keeping both a lyrical and sonic connection to the Love portion of the album. Album closer "Soft To Be Strong" is an emotional highlight of the album, as Marina has finally accepted after everything that sometimes love needs to be soft to be strong. The Fear side builds and corresponds beautifully with the Love side, containing slick, modern pop productions with true, approachable lyrics.

    This album, while received coldly by some fans, is a beautiful showcase of the human condition and how anyone can truly find happiness and a way to enjoy their life. The Marina on this album isn't the Marina you cry to while you cut up pictures of your ex-boyfriend, this is the Marina that you sing along to with friends as you drive down the sunny highway, excited for the future as you wave goodbye to the suckers in your rearview mirror.

    Standout Tracks: "Handmade Heaven". "Orange Trees", "Baby", "Emotional Machine", "Enjoy Your Life", "True", "Believe In Love", "You", "Karma", and "No More Suckers"    … Expand
  80. alexandregodoi
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Marina flutua toda sua experiência de vida em um pop gostoso, bem costurado e com um conceito psicológico por trás. Letras intensas com uma sonoridade onde mostra todo o seu amadurecimento artístico. Love+Fear é incrível e sua volta não poderia ser melhor.
  81. vthfcwgkm
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    It touched me in several ways, that I can not even describe the deep when it came to my most sensitive feelings, leaving me so sad and happy at the same time, Believe in love and No more suckers are the most beautiful tracks
  82. imsounworthy
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    Marina, you're talented 100%. thank you for this wonderful album. you're always working on good stuff!!! I love to see you happy :)
  83. Kevinrpan
    Apr 30, 2019
    10
    A perfect album. with beautiful and happy songs. Marina is really happy in this new era.
    I love so much "Karma" and "To Be Human".
  84. davecastro1
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Incredible album, so cohesive with fresh songs and production. Love + Fear is probably one of the best albums of the year, MARINA u really did that!!!!
  85. JOVAN00
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Marina is truly one of a kind. She is criminally underrated, she is a popstar that defies what a typical pop star is. Her new record just shows her versatility as an artist and the evolution she has gone through.
  86. WEEZY00
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Marina has come back with a powerful self evolutionary album that has new modern musical influences. She has grown so much as an artist especially through her 4 year hiatus. The production of this album reminds me of every season which means I can play this album any time I want and feel refreshed and happy. The dark Sounds of some songs also show how Marina is still sticking to herMarina has come back with a powerful self evolutionary album that has new modern musical influences. She has grown so much as an artist especially through her 4 year hiatus. The production of this album reminds me of every season which means I can play this album any time I want and feel refreshed and happy. The dark Sounds of some songs also show how Marina is still sticking to her initial roots as an artists. Such an amazing project.… Expand
  87. omarruiz
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    MARINA formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds has come back from her 4 year hiatus. At first glance and at first listen this project may seem as her weakest but that is the on the contrary. After a few listens you can hear the progression and evolution Marina has gone through. The production of this record is very fresh, fun, and exceptional. The use of tropical influence and trap likeMARINA formerly known as Marina and the Diamonds has come back from her 4 year hiatus. At first glance and at first listen this project may seem as her weakest but that is the on the contrary. After a few listens you can hear the progression and evolution Marina has gone through. The production of this record is very fresh, fun, and exceptional. The use of tropical influence and trap like beats shows how the current wave of 2019 music sound has been adapted by Marina. The lyrics show how marina has evolved as a person as well, she is now in a very happy place with a new love something she has struggled with based on her previous records. Nonetheless Marina has come back to prove herself as a phenomenal pop superstar.… Expand
  88. srtafozex
    Apr 29, 2019
    3
    The album sounds very fake to me. It's as if Marina sings about subjects she does not really know about. Definitely disappointed me
  89. Mark1998
    Apr 29, 2019
    7
    Marina's last studio album present interesting ideas, such as dividing the musical project into two separate themes and present subjects such as human psychology and nature vs nurture. Still, the lyrical representation, melodies and production present a misstep when compared to her previous album, Froot.
    Standout Tracks: To Be Human, End of the Earth, Life Is Strange.
  90. Xar
    Apr 29, 2019
    0
    Después de tanto alboroto cln que era su mejor álbum el resultado es algo que parece hecho en dos meses, ritmos pegajosos sí pero calidad no.
  91. shedone
    Apr 29, 2019
    0
    It's just not what I was expecting from her and due to all the noise she was making about I thought It was going to be amazing but she came put with basic lyrics and beats, worse than Electra Heart. Definitely not worth it.
  92. maugzz6
    Apr 29, 2019
    7
    A good body of work although is not Marina's best, but I find myself enjoying it. A cohesive and clear album, different from her complex previous works. Its refreshing seeing Marina trying to use a contemporary style. I would recomend it.
  93. ClippyB
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Sem dúvidas um dos melhores álbuns do ano, o pop cativante de Marina te faz ficar viciado no álbum, Há sim uma leve evolução quando comparado com o Froot
  94. viniciuspotlght
    Apr 29, 2019
    5
    She did what Katy Perry tried to do with Witness: let her pop persona go without falling, but, negatively, also without taking risks, wich I think she must have done with such a strong album title. It could be refined. Let's wait for Marina's next album without her diamonds.
  95. alejxxxdro
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Love + Fear is good a cohesive album, but it suffer from a lack of diversity, honestly I expected more from the lyrical content, every word sound corny and cliché. I'm a big marina fan, but after all i can say that is a good album, I only need to hear it more
  96. oxmarxrey
    Apr 29, 2019
    10
    Marina is finally back after a 4 year hiatus! Love + Fear shows her evolution as an artist transitioning from a more laid back production to a full modern day production pop record. Songs like “Soft to be strong” “To be human” and “Too Afraid” show the raw emotions that MARINA has always delivered off her previous records. The record is fun playful and fresh.

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. musicOMH.com
    May 17, 2019
    60
    As ever with Diamandis, there’s some decent pop music here, but it seems like we’re still waiting for her to produce that genuine killer album, Diamonds or no Diamonds.
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  2. Q Magazine
    May 14, 2019
    40
    There are suggestions of better directions not taken. [Jul 2019, p.113]
  3. AllMusic
    May 2, 2019
    80
    As the first offering of a new stage in her career, Love + Fear not only reveals its creator as newly hopeful, but it also gives hope that future efforts might be carved in a similar fashion. Marina's Electra heart still beats, it's just pumping smoother and with a confidence born from a renewed and mature perspective.
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