Mercury – Act 2 cover

Mercury – Act 2

Imagine Dragons · 2022

60 min · 19 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A vibrant fusion of electro-pop and rock, layered with introspective lyrics and anthemic choruses.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady flow with varied energy
  • anthems for group sing-alongs
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • uplifting tracks for motivation
  • short bursts of emotional release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer, sprawling albums
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on July 1, 2022, 'Mercury – Act 2' is the follow-up to Imagine Dragons' 2021 album 'Mercury – Act 1'. At this point in their career, the band was exploring a more eclectic sound while continuing to build on their established identity in the alternative rock scene. This album represents a maturation of their musical style as they delve into themes of self-reflection and resilience.
Stylistic neighbors
OneRepublic· X Ambassadors· Awolnation

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bones 2:46
  • 2 Symphony 2:55
  • 3 Sharks 3:10
  • 4 I Don't Like Myself 3:08
  • 5 Blur 2:55
  • 6 Higher Ground 2:41
  • 7 Crushed 3:08
  • 8 Take It Easy 2:38
  • 9 Waves 3:45
  • 10 I'm Happy 3:05
  • 11 Ferris Wheel 3:23
  • 12 Peace of Mind 2:53
  • 13 Sirens 2:35
  • 14 Tied 4:01
  • 15 Younger 3:11
  • 16 I Wish 3:27
  • 17 Continual 3:49
  • 18 They Don't Know You Like I Do 4:17
  • 19 Enemy (With JID) 2:54

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