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. KTher
    Jul 23, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es un álbum sin ninguna cancion mala, lo amee, este álbum sin duda es el mejor de Marina, sin duda el mejor álbum del 2021… Expand
  2. kier0n
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Amazing to hear marina going back to her acoustic routes with songs like flowers and goodbye. Some really good upbeat tracks like Venus fly trap and the title track.
  3. Gerardtiylo
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    omggg servedd wtf it requires 75 characters i am not an expert
    first two words explained it all
  4. Cauetts
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Perfeito do inicio ao fim! Lotado de letras incríveis e totalmente identificáveis, ela entregou tudo mais uma vez, e da melhor maneira possível!
  5. zecalice
    Aug 8, 2021
    10
    nothing in this world could change her.
    marina did what she does best: compose. the album is very rich lyrically and I'm blown away. definitely one of her best works.
  6. Mondrean
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina mais uma vez prova porque é conhecida como a mais sensata. O álbum é de uma profundidade sentimental impressionante, o que me surpreendeu bastante, já que eu esperava algo mais comercial. Com certeza é o mais bem trabalhado e autêntico da sua carreira, sucedendo todos os seus outros trabalhos de forma muito harmônica e sólida.
  7. Eddie680
    Jun 24, 2021
    7
    Such a nice album. I loved it but i dont think its her best work, however each song brings something new and different and this is something i really appreciate. Marina did outdo herself with this album, singing about real things that are affecting our world, which are not talked about enough in music.
  8. youthxpride
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    i love it. NO SKIPS. she just keeps being so good... she saved 2021 releases so far fr
  9. tonytompson_
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This album brings all the best aspects of MARINA. She's got back the sassy attitude she seemed to lack during the past era, and matched it with a punchy banger-y production! There are also many **** songs, the ballads are simply gorgeous and her vocals sound beautiful over piano and orchestral strings.
  10. normanfgabriel
    Jun 14, 2021
    8
    Uma fusão incrível de um pop único, muito característico da marina, resgatado do seu primeiro álbum, com uma escrita política muito sólida, provocante, e divertida. Não considero um álbum perfeito porque acredito que depois de "New America" esse conceito descrito se quebra, ela passa pra um pop mais clássico e romântico, claro, que ainda permite fazer ligações feministas com o que elaUma fusão incrível de um pop único, muito característico da marina, resgatado do seu primeiro álbum, com uma escrita política muito sólida, provocante, e divertida. Não considero um álbum perfeito porque acredito que depois de "New America" esse conceito descrito se quebra, ela passa pra um pop mais clássico e romântico, claro, que ainda permite fazer ligações feministas com o que ela estava cantando anteriormente, mas é uma quebra sentida.… Expand
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. neitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina really put her heart on this record. One of her best works by far. I loved it.
  15. Aredsong15
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    Ok... Não tem nada de bom nesse álbum, não entendi porque uma nota tão alta pra isso
  16. Bidesantos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This album is just perfect....
    In my opinion new america is her best song...
  17. 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.
  18. celsolima
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Finalmente o sucessor do Froot está entre nós
  19. AndreaCoria
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Best record of hers
  20. 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❤️
  21. Fkbo_x
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Marina is a queen and your art is so amazing and powerfull. I really love it!
  22. 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
  23. bloomy3910
    Nov 22, 2021
    0
    MARINA sacrifices any bit of self-disclosure she shed in Love + Fear and departs into a platitude filled album without any of the activism. I expected more from the artist who brought such great projects as her debut album, Family Jewels and her final before shedding the Diamonds, Froot. There are small glimmers of hope in this album but the light has been dimmed further than theMARINA sacrifices any bit of self-disclosure she shed in Love + Fear and departs into a platitude filled album without any of the activism. I expected more from the artist who brought such great projects as her debut album, Family Jewels and her final before shedding the Diamonds, Froot. There are small glimmers of hope in this album but the light has been dimmed further than the disappointing release of the one-note Love + Fear. Those slight glimmers of hope would be the… Expand
  24. mmdgshshdh
    Sep 22, 2021
    0
    tttttttttyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyýyyyyyysgshshsbsbshsnshshffhhh
  25. 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
  26. pdrocaixeta
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    with her incredible new album, marina continues proving that she’s a complete artist
  27. Jacksonelih
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    AOTY! Emotional and perfect! Marina is a pop star of moment, love her and your art
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. Iamgiannhs
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Really Good. She's awesome. Her voice is awesome,the songs are awesome. Everything.
    Thank you MARINA.
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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  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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