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

Universal acclaim- based on 343 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 269 out of 343
  2. Mixed: 38 out of 343
  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. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. MinHoCastillo
    Aug 29, 2020
    10
    Es muy lindo , Marina cambio de ritmos y le salió espectacular !
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. Diegobernardino
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Depois de froot Marina volta para sua introspecção em um álbum mais autoral, um belo trabalho.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. sahraduygu
    Dec 15, 2019
    10
    this album has a song like Superstar... the best song - the best album of all times
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. 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
  24. Thiaaaago1
    Aug 31, 2019
    10
    Album maravilhoso, tudo que Marina faz é perfeito, voz maravilhosa e as suas músicas são verdadeiras obras de arte!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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.
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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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