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"Portals" is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez, released on March 31, 2023, under Atlantic Records.
 
This album signifies Martinez's return to the music scene after a three and a half year hiatus, during which she underwent a transformation, introducing a new image and embracing a creature-like alter-ego.
 
Tomás Mier, writing for Rolling Stone, commended Martinez's utilization of her new alter-ego, highlighting how she employed it to deliver introspective lyrics and explore sounds beyond her usual sonic realm. He hailed the album as "effortlessly inventive" and "mature," describing it as a bold reintroduction of Martinez as an artist unafraid to venture into new territories and tackle complex themes.
Emma Victoria Jenky, from Brig Newspaper, hailed "Portals" as undeniably authentic, praising Martinez for her growth in production skills and acknowledging her ingenious ideas. Jenky expressed excitement at witnessing Martinez's evolution as an artist.