They're a band that put out a 4.5 star album (Night Visions) and toured religiously until it finally caught on. The story of Imagine Dragons and their rise in popularity is an inspiring one. In April 2013 they released a live album entitled “Live at Independent Records” which showcased their live talent.
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The band played a series of sold out shows around the US and Europe and have won many awards such as “The Best Breakout Band of 2013” from Billboard. Other countries in which the album reached number one were the UK, Australia, Brazil, Mexico and Canada, to name but a few.Īfter filling in for a Bite of Las Vegas festival spot (the band Train was set to play) in 2009 and consequently performing to over 26,000 people, Imagine Dragons’ strong live performance could be said to be responsible for their fast tracked success. It sold over 83,000 copies and reached the number one spot on Billboard’s Alternative and Rock Album chart. “Night Visions” was a smash hit across the board as it was the highest charting rock album since 2006. Imagine Dragons went on to release one more EP named “Hear Me” in 2012, before releasing their debut album, “Night Visions” in the summer of 2012. “Continued Silence” was another EP the band put out after working with producer Alex da Kid, it was recorded in California and released in digital format on Valentine’s Day in 2012, achieving the number 40 slot on the Billboard 200. Imagine Dragons released three EPs named “Imagine Dragons,” “Hell and Silence” (both released in 2010 and recorded in Battle Born Studios in Las Vegas, US) and “It’s Time” before they signed a record deal with Interscope records. Originally formed in Provo, Utah, the band is now based in Las Vegas, Nevada, Reynolds’ hometown. It has its good songs that will be remembered, and the songs that will be left with the album.The line up consists of vocalist Dan Reynolds, bassist Ben McKee, drummer Daniel Platzman and guitarist Wayne “Wing” Sermon. Many of the tracks on “Evolve” maintain similar style, but as the saying goes “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”Įvolve was not as different as I had expected but still a good addition to their discography, and true fans will enjoy it. The song still manages to be catchy, much like their song “Demons” from “Night Visions.” “Whatever It Takes,” the second song on the track list, is a personal song with deeply emotional content, but it does not feel like a depressing listen. Reynolds strains his voice to the max with deep lyrics that blend into the band’s synth melody seamlessly with a chorus that is destined to be blasting through car radios soon. This break-out song that was not released as a single, gives more of a rock vibe than other songs. “Rise Up,” is one of the better songs on the album. “Walking on a Wire,” is one of their love songs, and it has a pop feel to it. “Walking on a Wire,” the album’s fourth song, was accidentally released on YouTube a day earlier by Vevo. The song’s underdog tale is common, but nevertheless, Dan Reynolds makes it feel new. The second single to be released was “Thunder.” The ninth track on the album is more in line with the band’s previous songs because their bass drums and synthetic sound are nothing audiences have not heard before, but if you are a fan of Imagine Dragons, it can be found enjoyable. The beat is stylistically a lot livelier than their usual pace – giving it that freshness Imagine Dragons were going for with the title Evolve.
The song has a grandiose vibe to it, with the authentic feeling that they are known for. “Believer,” is quintessential Imagine Dragons in the absolutely best way possible. The song eventually reached thirteenth on Billboard’s Hot 100, the highest out of the three singles released from “Evolve.” “Believer,” was later accompanied by a video starring “Rocky IV” villain, Dolph Lundgren, and Dan Reynolds. 31, the band released a new single, “Believer,” through Nintendo’s Super Bowl commercial for the Switch. Imagine Dragons finally released their third studio album, “Evolve,” on June 23, ending their year-long hiatus.Ģ016 was filled with a few sporadic performances by the group, and several minor songs released on the soundtracks to a few major motion pictures like such as “Me Before You,” “Suicide Squad” and “Passengers.” Aside from that, Imagine Dragonsdecided to take a step back after reaching new heights with their first two albums, “Night Visions” and “Smoke and Mirrors.”ĭuring an interview with Billboard, lead singer Dan Reynolds said, “We haven’t stopped in, like, six years so we’ve forced ourselves to take at least a year off.”
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