What makes To Be Human by Marina Diamandis notable?

This album garnered attention for its thematic focus on self-acceptance and societal issues, resonating particularly during a time of global uncertainty. It received positive reviews from various publications, further solidifying Marina's place in the indie pop landscape, and showcased her evolution as a songwriter. Released in 2019, To Be Human is Marina Diamandis' fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record Love + Fear. At this point in her career, she was emphasizing a more mature sound while continuing to establish her identity as a solo artist post-Gruff Rhys collaboration and the disbandment of her previous project.

How many songs are on To Be Human?

To Be Human has 1 track, running approximately 4 minutes.

To Be Human

Marina Diamandis · 2019

4 min · 1 track · indie pop

Synth-driven melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a vibrant exploration of humanity and emotional depth.

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To Be Human — The title track encapsulates the album's central theme, blending infectious dance-pop rhythms with reflective lyrics that question the essence of humanity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The song combines solid writing with polished production but lacks depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The track features a steady mid-tempo beat with layered synths that create a lush backdrop for the vocals.
The song structure follows a traditional verse-chorus format, with a bridge that introduces a shift in dynamics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic growth and maturity in sound during her later career phase.
Themes: digital disconnection· modern existentialism
Career context: Released in 2019, To Be Human is Marina Diamandis' fourth studio album, following her critically acclaimed record Love + Fear. At this point in her career, she was emphasizing a more mature sound while continuing to establish her identity as a solo artist post-Gruff Rhys collaboration and the disbandment of her previous project.
Stylistic neighbors: Grimes· Charli XCX· Robyn