Imagine Dragons first came onto the music scene when they released, “Demons” and “Radioactive” off of Night Visions. They had a unique sound that was unheard of in the rock/pop industry at the time. They had a sound that combined, hard-hitting rock ‘n’ roll with EDM influences and Dan Reynold’s vocal range that pulled everything together in a way that felt seamless. Now the group is back with their second album Smoke Mirrors.
Image courtesy of INFphoto.com
Now, Imagine Dragons will have a whole new list of singles to add to their growing collection. Smoke Mirrors features many songs that have the potential of being huge singles like, “Trouble,” “I’m So Sorry” and “Polaroid.”
TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down the top ten Imagine Dragon singles in honor of their sophomore album, Smoke Mirrors. Did your favorite Imagine Dragon song not make the list? Comment below and add your favorite and join in on the conversation.
[new page=No. 10]
10. No. 10
“Amsterdam” was featured on the group’s first album and showed off a more serious side. Within the lyrics the band told a detailed and complex story and this was the type of music that had fans constantly coming back for more and re-listening to Night Visions because it had so many multifaceted layers.
[new page=No. 9]
9. No. 9
“I’m So Sorry” is featured on Smoke + Mirrors and will likely be a hit for the band in only a matter of time. The lyrics are inspiring, the melody is catch and Dan Reynolds sounds pitch perfect on the track.
[new page=No.8]
8. No. 8
“Battle Cry” was featured on the Transformers: Age of Extinction soundtrack and was the perfect transitional song for the band in-between Night Vision and Smoke + Mirrors. It showed off were the group had been and were they were headed.
[new page=No. 7]
7. No. 7
“It’s Time,” was featured on Imagine Dragon’s first album Night Vision and showed a lighter more upbeat side to the hard hitting rock ‘n’ roll band. “It’s Time” was a single that captured their ability to really tell a story through their lyrics while having complex and intriguing instrumentals that helped to frame the overall musical picture.
[new page=No. 6]
6. No. 6
After such hits like “Radioactive” and “Demons” fans were left wondering what the band would do next. How do they follow up such strong success and a great first impression on the music industry? Imagine Dragons released their next single, “I Bet My Life” and showed off their new musical direction. With this single along, it was clear that they would not be experiencing a sophomore slump.
[new page=No. 5
5. No. 5
“Shots” is the first track off of Smoke + Mirrors. It doesn’t sound like the songs that were featured on Night Vision and this is a positive direction for the band. Why not take the time to explore different aspects of their musical influences and embrace a new sound. They took what has made them such a popular group and added in new musical influences that result in a more contemporary and distinctive feel. “Shots” also has elements of subtly that highlight the vocal range of Reynolds.
[new page=No. 4]
4. No. 4
When Imagine Dragons released “On Top Of The World” they were currently on tour supporting their first album and seemed to be on top of the music world. Every single they released impressed on the charts and showed off the musical threat they had become in the industry.
[new page=No. 3]
3. No. 3
“Gold” is featured on Smoke + Mirrors and shows off the more modern and different side that this album embodies. Imagine Dragons weren't afraid to embrace a different tune and really try to push themselves musically with their second album and "Gold" showcases that perfectly. It is bold with instrument choices and feels more EDM inspired compared to hard hitting rock 'n' roll.
[new page=No. 2]
2. No. 2
One of the band's most popular songs, "Demons" shows a more emotional side to the band and has the catchy chorus that hooks fans. As a band, Imagine Dragons really shows musicianship and a strong vocal range on Night Vision. They have taken rock music to the next level but won't settle for that, they push themselves on every track off of Night Vision which has helped to produce hit after hit.
[new page=No. 1]
1. No. 1
“Radioactive” was the song that started it all. The band had earlier success but it wasn’t until this stadium anthem hit the airwaves that Imagine Dragons took their career into the stratosphere. “Radioactive” hit at a time when the market was over statured with stale pop rock tunes and this felt like a new and modern take on an industry that felt overdone and overplayed.