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

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  3. Negative: 49 out of 629
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  1. AlxRmr
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    La voz de MARINA y sus letras siempre me dejan una sensación rara pero que me gusta. Goodbye es estupenda.
  2. Unapologetic96
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    It’s an amazing album. I prefer the ballads over the pop songs to be honest. Flowers and Highly Emotional People are quintessential Marina songs!
  3. darielcalero
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    BIBLIA! Su mejor trabajo discográfico, sin duda. Es increíble como artistas femeninas como MARINA escriben un álbum completamente solas y no son valoradas. Esa misma exigencia no existe para los artistas masculinos.

    BIBLE! Her best album, without a doubt. It's amazing how female artists like MARINA write an album completely alone and are not valued. The same requirement does not exist for    BIBLIA! Su mejor trabajo discográfico, sin duda. Es increíble como artistas femeninas como MARINA escriben un álbum completamente solas y no son valoradas. Esa misma exigencia no existe para los artistas masculinos.

    BIBLE! Her best album, without a doubt. It's amazing how female artists like MARINA write an album completely alone and are not valued. The same requirement does not exist for male artists.    … Expand
  4. lovezero
    Jun 20, 2021
    10
    If you pick albums according to critics reviews and ratings, you always miss the real music and artists like Marina. She is so underrated.
  5. daniwbruno
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Whatever you give life, you will get back
    Why be a wallflower when you can be a Venus fly trap? Damn
  6. DanielStrange
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    MARINAMAZING. Increíble album, every song is a different World, os one of the Best albums, she talks about the problematics of the World and every Hard feelings, its very personal.
  7. jhnaelly
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina vem das cinzas, álbum perfeito da primeira à última música. Sonoridade desse álbum lembra muito o primeiro álbum dela. Recomendo muito essa obra prima.
  8. BonnieBerry
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    O melhor dela desde o FROOT. Uma sonoridade que remete aos álbuns clássicos dela. Um dos melhores da carreira sem dúvidas
  9. marcoslima005
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Sonoridade e voz perfeita. Um comeback de tirar o fôlego, um retorno de se esperar de Marina.
  10. immormino
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MARINA DID THAT!!! She is so self conscious with what is happening in the world and I personally enjoy it with her lyrical power and without giving her vulnerability that we love, 10/10 Sonically sounds like a mixed of her previous works so its totally a masterpiece… Expand
  11. Eric1996
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Marina is visionary, managed to make a conscious album something catchy, their lyrics are powerful.
  12. ianvalentine
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. esse álbum é maravilhosooooooo! simplesmente o melhor que ela fez até agora… Expand
  13. jonyy
    Jun 17, 2021
    10
    It's a perfect album very political which is something that we need right now at the time it feels very fresh and ancient at the same time production wise it's very wild and soft reflexive
  14. micn
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina soube se reinventar com base em suas velhas formulas. Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land é o espelho de uma mulher e de seus problemas no século XXI, com todos os seus medos e suas possíveis esperanças. Um trabalho existencialista e com uma pegada social.
  15. JoseLuisCN
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Just a simple masterpiece, a 10-track álbum with no skips, with highly emotional songs and incredible bops
  16. maxandaDinosaur
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Theatrical and Epic. These words are the only thing you should expect from this work of art.
  17. RuidrArt
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Gracias Dios por dame vida para presenciar uno de los mejores trabajos hechos por Dios mismo, amen
  18. EltonNascimento
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Here Marina shows herself as the great artist that she is, Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land is the album of the year!
  19. Chaurian
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Um dos melhores da carreira, entregou uma mescla de tudo de majestoso que ela já fez durante a carreira com uma cara mais madura e uma produção refinada ao mesmo tempo nostálgica com os trabalhos anteriores.
  20. 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
  21. Helbert
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing. Another masterpiece. Nobody can do pop music like Marina. She always show so much self-consciousness, what is very uncommon for pop artists. She was very successful reuniting parts of her best past work on that album.
  22. gernocchio
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Her best proyect since Froot, and it’s the proof that she still has a lot of good stuff to give us in the future.
  23. MarcosAleman
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    ADIAML isn’t just an album, it's a lifestyle, a reason to live, it's the air you breathe, an escape from this cruel world, its a masterpiece, a cultural reset, the best gift you'll ever receive, a freedom, it's a revolution, it's art.
  24. monserpnt
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Embora algumas críticas sociais possam soar superficiais, como em "Purge the Poison" ou "Mans World", Marina revela que é capaz de trazer assuntos importantes para o público consumidor de música Pop, como na faixa que dá título ao álbum e em "New America". Ela conseguiu trazer de volta vocais divinos que transmitem qualquer um para dentro de seu coração. Pouquíssimos artistas traduzem seusEmbora algumas críticas sociais possam soar superficiais, como em "Purge the Poison" ou "Mans World", Marina revela que é capaz de trazer assuntos importantes para o público consumidor de música Pop, como na faixa que dá título ao álbum e em "New America". Ela conseguiu trazer de volta vocais divinos que transmitem qualquer um para dentro de seu coração. Pouquíssimos artistas traduzem seus sentimentos como a Marina. Ela amadureceu tanto pessoalmente como artisticamente. Para mim, é um dos melhores trabalhos dela.… Expand
  25. Mavim
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's just magic! It makes sense, and I feel very moved by this album. I managed to connect with each letter in a unique way, I could tell that Marina tried to connect with us in a way that she hadn't been able to before and hit the nail on the head. This album has beautiful lyrics and unmatched melodies. I completely feel Marina talking to me and telling me how she feels or as if she knows me so well as to say what I can't. She feels like Marina finally manages to open up to us and she talks to us about the art industry, she gives us a criticizes society and current social problems, it also shows us that part of love that hurts so much, that we do not want to talk about, She teaches us that even if we believe that this person is the right one, their actions will make us see the reality of the idea of ​​romantic love that we have implanted in our heads. With some inspirations in TFJ, Froot and some Electra Heart, Marina gave us a work of art and was reborn from the ashes like a phoenix. One of the best albums I have ever heard!… Expand
  26. augustoffx
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    It's important, as a fan, understand where the artist is, in life and in the music. Marina is living her life and showing us vulnerability. She's not ignoring what's happening to the world, she's sending us a reminder that if we don't look what we're doing to mother nature, she'll gave us a lesson asap. I always put so many meanings in her lyrics, that's what makes me tendencious aboutIt's important, as a fan, understand where the artist is, in life and in the music. Marina is living her life and showing us vulnerability. She's not ignoring what's happening to the world, she's sending us a reminder that if we don't look what we're doing to mother nature, she'll gave us a lesson asap. I always put so many meanings in her lyrics, that's what makes me tendencious about talking of her productions, but, as I said in the beginning, I know where Marina is, I respect her, and I know that what she's doing comes from the bottom of her heart.… Expand
  27. Gabrielssss
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    On Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, Marina proved once and for all that she is one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of the generation. She perfectly made transitions between criticisms of misogyny and capitalism (New America, Man's World, Purge The Poison) and songs about broken hearts (Flowers, Goodbye, Highly Emotional People) and deserve all credits for it. Already the greatestOn Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land, Marina proved once and for all that she is one of the greatest songwriters and vocalists of the generation. She perfectly made transitions between criticisms of misogyny and capitalism (New America, Man's World, Purge The Poison) and songs about broken hearts (Flowers, Goodbye, Highly Emotional People) and deserve all credits for it. Already the greatest album of year.… Expand
  28. Jhontt
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Again Marina made music for those who like good lyrics and sound quality. An album far superior to what has been seen in the current music scene... 10/10!
  29. Joaopedromorel
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Perfeito, lenda que nunca erra.
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  30. Thallesmilk
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    MARINA’s best work until now. First of all, she wrote it all by herself and the themes of the songs are incredible. She reflects about her own life, the world etc. It’s just amazing.
  31. MaxSwiftSpears
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Simplemente el mejor álbum de Marina, lleno de letras que critican a la sociedad y sobre el amor todo en un mismo álbum
    Reina
  32. EmanuelAndres
    Jun 16, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores trabajos de Marina, el cual fue hecho en pandemia y hecho por 2 personas
    Gracias Marina por otra obra de arte
  33. ryanrodz
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Cohesive album. Echoes of Froot and The Family Jewels. Good return to form. She should continue riding this high. If she keeps it up and does these same things with the next album, and focusing on the personal as opposed to political, she’ll knock it out of the park.
  34. Stevech
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina consegue retornar em muitos momentos sua sonoridade dos álbuns anteriores, mas sempre trazendo conceitos novos que para além de agradar o ouvindo, fazem os ouvintes refletirem sobre questões tão importantes, um gosto amargo que precisa ser tragado e ainda bem que foi por essa voz angelical.
  35. damnyan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Everything in this album is amazing! Marina came back to show us that she is brave and honest with her feelings and that's awesome. A very great job
  36. Pdrvitor
    Jul 11, 2021
    10
    Álbum of the teas, of course! Marina knows how to describe her pure feeling, still make good music and pass her feeling through it! That's the most impressive about her! She found her place and she lives by her passion
  37. luisantonio5357
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    From start to finish it's really an excellent album, I can't stop listening to it and I think it might even be MARINA's best album
  38. Cleu
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O álbum é simplesmente perfeitooo, todas as músicas são ótimas. Amo que a primeira parte é uma coisa mais militante e ativista, o quê de certa forma falta na indústria e nas músicas atuais. Enquanto a segunda parte trata do fim da relação, com letras e batidas super fodas.
    MAMÃE ENTREGOU ABSOLUTAMENTE TUDOOOO    … Expand
  39. Dianaoccen
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este álbum no solo es de lo mejor del año si no de la carrera de marina,su evolución como cantante y crecimiento creativo sin dejar su esencia,lo tiene todo buena letras y buenos instrumentales… Expand
  40. Rasiel02
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. such a great album! lyrics as good as always, sonically us amazing. AOTY! i love the fact that it's centered in two topics and the sound is mainly alt rock and ballads. she's got such a master mind.… Expand
  41. SuperKrampus
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Omg iconic, legendary, show-stopping. It blew me away. Marina’s best album.
  42. FlorIt
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    Es una gran álbum, las letras son buenas y la producción también. Su voz exquisita le aporta mucho. En general es muy completo.
  43. IsaBells
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Perfect album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  44. nehemias
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Without a doubt Marina's best album to date, it met all the expectations we diamonds had, perfect melodies, very well adapted lyrics and a brilliant aesthetic.
  45. viktor909
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her best album! The sound, the lyrics everything is perfect! This is her best work to date! She outdid herself!
  46. Lizteti
    Jul 25, 2021
    10
    So camp. So perfect. Not a single skip and 100% self written by Marina herself. The production is top tier and it is aging like a fine wine. My favorite songs are ADIAML, I Love You But I Love Me More and Flowers.
  47. CALEBAHMED
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Her best album for sure. I loved the way she came back with that art and the message it passes
  48. Julian2502
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Es hermoso, las letras son increíbles y profundas. La producción también es genial.
  49. Luanakatora
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Simply one album I think people should, definitely, hear. "Ancient Dreams In A Modern Land" is one of her best albums (if not her best) alongside Froot. All four singles previously released are splendid and this album totally deserves a chance of being heard.
  50. salvatorequasi
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Album Of The Year so far! Definitely Marina's Best Album, mature, powerful and confessional. Her songwriting skills gets better every time, so let's give credit when credit is due. Glad to live in a generation when this kind of music and artists like her exist.
  51. Bruno_Oliveira2
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina retorna a música de forma surpreendente e poderosa, com músicas que lembram as eras anteriores, principalmente a era FROOT.
  52. Pete_Marianne
    Jun 19, 2021
    10
    the best album of 2021 definitely. the only rating it deserves is 10. marina is the best singer and songwriter of our time.
  53. Allabouterick
    Jun 15, 2021
    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.
  54. EstebanSa
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her bert after FROOT, I cry with Flowers, Pandora's Box, I love you but I love me more and Goodbye, masterpiece.
  55. Diegobernardino
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Marina is talented, briliant, amazing, show stopping, spectacular, never the same, totally unique. fav songs venus fly trap.
  56. Edsonpioz
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Again Marina made music for those who like good lyrics and sound quality. An album far superior to what has been seen in the current music scene... 10/10!… Expand
  57. Shervingaga
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Best albume of 2021 I dont know what to say but great vocal, great lyrics MARINA is in another level realy!
  58. 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!
  59. Andres_FPS
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderful record, there two distinct parts to it, the more political and upbeat section and the more personal and ballad heavy part, both wonderful in their own unique way.
  60. joshsh
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    An absolutely skipless album. Every song is flawless. The single choices were great as well.
  61. Italoanatercio
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    Ancient Dreams in a Modern Land é um dos melhores lançamentos de 2021. É inegável o quanto esse álbum é poderoso, selvagem e ao mesmo tempo vulnerável e delicado. Marina nos trouxe seu manifesto mais sincero diante do caos que vivemos ao longo dos anos. As faixas permeiam entrevista uma sociedade decaindo e um coração partido que aos poucos vai se entendendo. Sinto muito caso a nota doAncient Dreams in a Modern Land é um dos melhores lançamentos de 2021. É inegável o quanto esse álbum é poderoso, selvagem e ao mesmo tempo vulnerável e delicado. Marina nos trouxe seu manifesto mais sincero diante do caos que vivemos ao longo dos anos. As faixas permeiam entrevista uma sociedade decaindo e um coração partido que aos poucos vai se entendendo. Sinto muito caso a nota do álbum caia em breve, mas não podemos dizer que é um álbum ruim. Não é. Ancient Dreams nasceu com maturidade é vai ganhar mais é mais força com o tempo, revelando que a Marina tem muito potencial como sempre teve.… Expand
  62. loizzg
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    marina did it again, great musics with great lyrics, one of her best albuns
  63. julinhow
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    New America relates our situation in this world. Great social discussions in the whole album. 10!
  64. rickdelrey
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Um álbum espetacular, a deusa grega, mais uma vez expõe seu lado absolutamente artístico e transcendente. Ancient Dreams, é um álbum emocionante, o caos da deusa Artemis com a esplendorosa beleza de Afrodite. Simplesmente, o melhor álbum do ano até hoje.
  65. reypernia
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Complete magic. ♥ 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.
  66. Dios1507
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    the best marina album, letters and sounds reach the heart deserves the perfect 100 rating
  67. 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
  68. 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.
  69. Gerardtiylo
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    omggg servedd wtf it requires 75 characters i am not an expert
    first two words explained it all
  70. 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!
  71. 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.
  72. 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.
  73. youthxpride
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    i love it. NO SKIPS. she just keeps being so good... she saved 2021 releases so far fr
  74. 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.
  75. 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.
  76. 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
  77. neitan
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    Marina really put her heart on this record. One of her best works by far. I loved it.
  78. Bidesantos
    Jun 13, 2021
    10
    This album is just perfect....
    In my opinion new america is her best song...
  79. 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.
  80. celsolima
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Finalmente o sucessor do Froot está entre nós
  81. AndreaCoria
    Jun 15, 2021
    10
    Best record of hers
  82. 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❤️
  83. Fkbo_x
    Nov 27, 2021
    10
    Marina is a queen and your art is so amazing and powerfull. I really love it!
  84. 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
  85. 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
  86. pdrocaixeta
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    with her incredible new album, marina continues proving that she’s a complete artist
  87. Jacksonelih
    Jun 14, 2021
    10
    AOTY! Emotional and perfect! Marina is a pop star of moment, love her and your art
  88. 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
  89. 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.
  90. Iamgiannhs
    Jul 6, 2021
    10
    Really Good. She's awesome. Her voice is awesome,the songs are awesome. Everything.
    Thank you MARINA.
  91. Stefanolovato
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    el mejor álbum de marina, estoy impresionado de las letras, su voz y la producción.
  92. DanteAscensui
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    10/10 idgaf
    What a songwriter and producer is Marina seriously, the topics are so well development in this album, in songs that don't surprased the 4 minutes, wow
  93. robertheslop91
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Wonderfully put together and the concept of the whole album fits the problems we face these days. It's very much like the MARINA I felt I discovered all those years ago. The lyricism is so well written and the vocals are stunning as usual.
  94. xbluefairytale
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    After 12 years in the industry, Marina hasn't lost her edge. ADIAML shows that even after all this year's, Marina kept her authenticity, uniqueness and it still thriving. Can't wait to hear what she have to offer in the future ❤
  95. ronaldarcila
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Froot + TFJ vibes. Absolutely stunning, with catchy songs but also slow and sentimental ballads.
    One of her bests works for sure.
  96. harryioannou23
    Jun 12, 2021
    10
    Everything about it is simply stunning, from the lyrics to the themes and the melodies. It's hard to rank her albums but this may be the best one yet.
  97. osminaguirre
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Solo dos canciones no son tan pegadizas en el ritmo pero la letra de las canciones y la producción es tan increíble, se esforzo a nivel personal en este álbum y eso es genial, a pesar de la que le critican muchos las letras sociales y políticas, a mi simplemente me agradaron mucho, realmente demostró muchísimo de su potencial aca… Expand
  98. srdo
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Um álbum majestoso, poderoso e único. Marina se consolida como uma das maiores compositoras da nossa geração, entregando um trabalho coeso, pessoal e que incita a reflexão.
  99. Frootifical
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Incredible production, the dance tracks are full enjoyable and denote a social criticism very well and welcome. The ballads feels like piano strikes over the heart and 'holographic' voice style.
  100. LolaJeit
    Jun 11, 2021
    10
    Her best album yet. The first half of the album is full of bop songs and then the last songs are beautiful ballads, just as social criticism, it’s everything we needed to hear. Love Marina, and this album uses FROOT and The family jewels elements to create her best songs.
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#14 Most Discussed Album of 2021

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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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