Battle Cry
Imagine Dragons · 2014
4 min · 1 track · alternative rock
An anthemic blend of soaring melodies and electronic elements, imbued with a battle-ready spirit.
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Battle Cry — This track encapsulates the album's themes of resilience and determination, employing anthemic choruses that invite listeners to join in a collective fight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The song effectively combines anthemic melodies with electronic elements, creating a cinematic feel.
What we noticed
- The song features a steady build-up, starting with a soft introduction that gradually layers in percussion and synths.
- Chorus sections are marked by anthemic vocal delivery and a prominent use of backing harmonies to enhance the emotional impact.
- The structure follows a typical verse-chorus format, with instrumental bridges that add tension before returning to the chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- Breakthrough — The song gained attention from its inclusion in a major film soundtrack, enhancing the band's recognition.
- Themes
- Transformers soundtrack· resilience in chaos
- Career context
- Released in 2014, 'Battle Cry' marked a transitional moment for Imagine Dragons as it followed their successful sophomore album, 'Smoke + Mirrors'. At this point, the band was establishing themselves as a staple in modern rock, while also exploring new sonic territories that incorporated more pop and electronic influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- OneRepublic· X Ambassadors· Awolnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Battle Cry 4:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Native
OneRepublic
Shares anthemic choruses and cinematic production, blending rock with pop sensibilities.
VHS
X Ambassadors
Emphasizes themes of resilience with powerful vocals and an energetic blend of rock and electronic elements.
Megalithic Symphony
Awolnation
Features soaring melodies and a fusion of alternative rock with electronic textures, creating a dramatic soundscape.
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