Evolve
Imagine Dragons · 2017
39 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
Anthemic choruses blend with introspective lyrics over a polished, synth-driven soundscape.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo emotional uplift anthemic choruses for sing-alongs introspective moments of reflection
- Context
- Evolve, released on June 23, 2017, is Imagine Dragons' third studio album, following the commercial success of their previous album, Smoke + Mirrors. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in mainstream music, exploring new musical directions while maintaining their signature sound.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, pop rock
Evolve is an album by Imagine Dragons, released in 2017. Anthemic choruses blend with introspective lyrics over a polished, synth-driven soundscape. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and included several chart-topping singles such as 'Believer' and 'Thunder'. Its exploration of themes like resilience and self-empowerment resonated widely, contributing to its critical and commercial success in the pop-rock landscape. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Evolve sound like?
Anthemic choruses blend with introspective lyrics over a polished, synth-driven soundscape. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Evolve by Imagine Dragons notable?
The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and included several chart-topping singles such as 'Believer' and 'Thunder'. Its exploration of themes like resilience and self-empowerment resonated widely, contributing to its critical and commercial success in the pop-rock landscape. Evolve, released on June 23, 2017, is Imagine Dragons' third studio album, following the commercial success of their previous album, Smoke + Mirrors. At this point, the band was solidifying their place in mainstream music, exploring new musical directions while maintaining their signature sound.
Who is Evolve for?
Evolve works well if you're into steady mid-tempo emotional uplift, anthemic choruses for sing-alongs and introspective moments of reflection.
How many songs are on Evolve?
Evolve has 11 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Don’t Know Why 3:10
- 2 Whatever It Takes Standout 3:21
- 3 Believer Standout 3:24
- 4 Walking the Wire 3:52
- 5 Rise Up 3:51
- 6 I’ll Make It Up to You 4:22
- 7 Yesterday 3:25
- 8 Mouth of the River 3:41
- 9 Thunder Standout 3:07
- 10 Start Over 3:06
- 11 Dancing in the Dark 3:53
Release Date
June 23, 2017
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
39 min 16 sec
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