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. 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
  2. hpfan92
    Jul 30, 2023
    8
    An amazing album with fantastic production and lyrics. A couple of songs kind of lagged behind the rest but overall it’s a well rounded album
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. Danilo342
    Aug 23, 2022
    9
    Love this album all of her songs are master piece, she always bring us new awesome music
  10. Athenyal
    Aug 21, 2022
    10
    incredible album, Marina touching every edge of humanity's thoughts on the world and how we treat each other
  11. 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!
  12. lovemusic123
    Aug 20, 2022
    10
    this is WITHOUT A DOUBT the best album that Marina could have created and in all time, just being written and produced by herself makes it incredible and unique, I love it
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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
  18. Fkbo_x
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Marina is a queen and your art is so amazing and powerfull. I really love it!
  19. SuperKrampus
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Omg iconic, legendary, show-stopping. It blew me away. Marina’s best album.
  20. Julianramos5
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    HER BEST ALBUM TO DATE!!!!
    She’s back and better than ever, this era is sampling her past eras and turning it into pop perfection!
  21. 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!
  22. rawr___213
    Oct 22, 2021
    10
    literally so good like wtf marina came to slay and end and thats EXACTLY what she did!!
  23. 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
  24. 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!
  25. 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.
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. MrFrench
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Marina returns with a mostly high energy politically infused album that talks about feminism, racism, white privilege, environmentalism, the shame-blame-fear-take away rights game, identity, hard work, the emotions of people, and the different world’s that exist within our own in its first chapter. The heaviness of the subject matter does not weigh these tracks down as they are perfectlyMarina returns with a mostly high energy politically infused album that talks about feminism, racism, white privilege, environmentalism, the shame-blame-fear-take away rights game, identity, hard work, the emotions of people, and the different world’s that exist within our own in its first chapter. The heaviness of the subject matter does not weigh these tracks down as they are perfectly produced, written, and sung. After exploring the political sphere, Marina turns inward and more personal for the album’s second and final chapter inspired by her breakup. This part explores the war inside her mind, the double-edged sword that is love, holding on to the pain, moving on, admitting to caring more about others than herself, staying true to yourself, and saying goodbye to your past self. Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land - 10
    Venus Fly Trap - 9
    Man’s World - 10
    Purge the Poison - 10
    Highly Emotional People - 10 New America - 8
    Pandora’s Box - 9
    I Love You, But I Love Me More - 10
    Flowers - 10
    Goodbye -10 96/100 A    … Expand
  29. 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❤️
  30. RuidrArt
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Gracias Dios por dame vida para presenciar uno de los mejores trabajos hechos por Dios mismo, amen
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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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