Overall, the album was good, yet the amazing start to Imagine Dragons’ album followed by the lackluster finish leaves one thinking that the band could have certainly done better. With the powerful opening to Night Visions, Imagine Dragons will not be ignored- even though some tracks were forgettable. Songs placed later in Night Visions such as “Every Night” are uninspired and turns the album into something everyone has heard before. Fortunately, though, “Underdog” brings back a little bit of the excitement one felt while listening to the first half of the album. Dramatic and sweeping, the Las Vegas band works in the same vein as pop giants Coldplay, offering up track after track of hooky and. Tracks like “Radioactive” and “Tiptoe” set a high standard that the end of the album is not able to match. However, on their debut album, Imagine Dragons buck tradition and swing straight for the cheap seats, doing away with generations of sonic evolution in favor of the huge, arena-made sound of Night Visions. The songs were composed by Imagine Dragons, a talented musician.
There are a total of 13 songs in Night Visions. However, as one makes one’s way through the album, it seems to slowly start losing momentum. Night Visions is an English album released in 2013. In this particular album, the group definitely shows its strength in being able to tackle many different types of music. Their single, “It’s Time,” sounds similar to the style of similar bands like The Lumineers with its up-beat hand clapping and foot stomping. The two songs are great for the band because they attract two different types of listeners- those who prefer slow songs and those who would rather listen to upbeat tracks. One moment, the somber-yet-powerful sounds of “Demons” is ringing through one’s ears, and the next, the happy beat of “On Top of the World” makes fans tap their feet. One aspect of the album that keeps the listener interested is the varying sounds between each track. Night Visions seems to be a combination of many different genres from indie all the way to hip hop. However, the single “It’s Time” left a promising air that the album itself could not fully live up to.
The album starts out on the right foot with several tracks that are sure to be fan favorites.
Produced by Alex da Kid, “Night Visions” is the band’s first full length album following the release of their EP “Continued Silence”.
Imagine Dragons released their new album, Night Visions, on September 4, 2012. SeptemImage Dragons Released Their Second Album, Night Visions, in Early September, 2012.