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

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. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. SaturnSon111
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Original, poético, melódico, y muy real, casi cómo un "The Family Jewels" pero más maduro y trascendente con un toque nuevo y fresco, "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land" es el regreso que nos demostró que Marina sigue siendo una artista completa; Música, Letra y Voz.
  8. gusmilky
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This is her best album so far. The lyrics, the music, everything is great. The lyrics make you think about our social and environment problems.
  9. isaacurn
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    this is her best album I have no word about, this is a masterpiece, a experience.
  10. raraudiamandis
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Album of the year!!! She did THAT, totally obsessed with this new marina era!
  11. josefilho
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Sentimento para o mundo e para si mesma. Marina mostrou todos os seu lados através de belas letras e sonoridade.
  12. caiosfmello
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    O álbum trouxe consigo todos os elementos de seus trabalhos prévios. Serviu beleza musical e conceito.
  13. Strawberrylaces
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible album. Each song is amazing in its own way from powerful anthems about world issues and beautiful ballads about the trials of love. There is a wide range of impressive and striking production and each song is unique and powerful in different ways- though one thing all the songs have in common is their thought provoking and masterful lyrics. 100% recommend listening. Not oneIncredible album. Each song is amazing in its own way from powerful anthems about world issues and beautiful ballads about the trials of love. There is a wide range of impressive and striking production and each song is unique and powerful in different ways- though one thing all the songs have in common is their thought provoking and masterful lyrics. 100% recommend listening. Not one skippable song.… Expand
  14. solarpower
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    this album combines all of the strengths of her previous records and is overall just a pleasant listening experience. from major bops talking about social and political issues to beautifully sad ballads this album is exciting track after track. written all by herself this is without a doubt marina's most ambitious record yet!!
  15. Askonn
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Record quite short but definitely makes up by quality. Starting loud and ending with touching ballads. Each song keeps us in suspense to the very end. I really enjoy this very political Marina, not disappointed.
  16. felipunisil
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    the one of many albums that make us cry, dance like a stripper and make u angry af. thank you for this Marina. we needed it!
  17. 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.
  18. itscarlosduh
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her best art work till date.!!! She came for blood this time around. New Sound, amazing lyrics.
  19. JessRoss
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    I love the way Marina is giving us an album that contains real and hard feelings. And also we get songs to dance and feel free. That's her style:something real, something human, anything but ordinary. I admired her and her uniqueness.
  20. 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.
  21. KingDarling
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    MARINA’S BEST ALBUM. SHE POURED HER HEART AND SOUL INTO THIS. SO PROUD OF HER
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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!
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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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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