Mercury – Acts 1 & 2
Imagine Dragons · 2022
102 min · 32 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock
An expansive blend of alternative rock and electropop, merging introspective lyrics with anthemic choruses.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for varied moods
- introspective lyrics for deep reflection
- short tracks for quick engagement
- anthems for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification
- dislike lengthy album experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and commercial success in the band's later career.
- Themes
- internal conflict· grief and loss· self-reflection· existential isolation
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 2022, 'Mercury – Acts 1 & 2' marks Imagine Dragons' fifth studio album and follows their commercially successful 'Origins' from 2018. At this point in their career, the band was exploring new musical territories while maintaining their signature sound, reflecting personal growth and broader emotional themes in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- OneRepublic· X Ambassadors· Awolnation
- If this clicks, go next to
- Mercury – Act 2 — Continues the sonic exploration and themes from Acts 1 & 2.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Wasteland, Baby! by Hozier — Merges introspective lyrics with anthemic soundscapes, exploring themes of love and existential reflection.A Head Full of Dreams by Coldplay — Shares expansive production and uplifting choruses while delving into personal growth and emotional struggles.Hurry Up, We're Dreaming by M83 — Features lush electropop textures and a sense of nostalgia, echoing themes of introspection and existentialism.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "Enemy".
Disc 1
- 1 Enemy Start here 2:53
- 2 My Life 3:44
- 3 Lonely 2:39
- 4 Wrecked 4:03
- 5 Monday 3:07
- 6 #1 3:25
- 7 Easy Come Easy Go 2:59
- 8 Giants 3:30
- 9 It’s OK 3:22
- 10 Dull Knives 3:33
- 11 Follow You 2:55
- 12 Cutthroat 2:49
- 13 No Time for Toxic People 3:27
- 14 One Day 2:31
Disc 2
- 1 Bones 2:45
- 2 Symphony 2:55
- 3 Sharks 3:10
- 4 I Don’t Like Myself 3:05
- 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
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Imagine Dragons's catalog. Shows continued vitality and commercial success in the band's later career.
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