Natural
Imagine Dragons · 2018
3 min · 1 track · alternative rock
A powerful anthem blending driving electropop beats with introspective rock elements, evoking resilience and self-discovery.
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Natural — The title track embodies the album's central themes of resilience and survival against adversity, with an infectious chorus that elevates its empowering message.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The track combines energetic beats with introspective lyrics, making it a solid anthem but not.
What we noticed
- The song features a steady, driving beat that maintains a high energy level throughout its duration.
- Vocals alternate between powerful choruses and more subdued verses, creating a dynamic contrast.
- The arrangement includes layered instrumentation, with synths complementing traditional rock elements like guitar and drums.
- 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
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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — The song's commercial success solidified Imagine Dragons' status in mainstream music.
- Themes
- personal struggle· raw resilience· internal conflict
- Career context
- When 'Natural' was released in July 2018, Imagine Dragons was riding high on the success of their previous album, 'Evolve' (2017), which produced several chart-topping hits. This single marked a continuation of their sound while exploring darker themes of struggle and determination. The release came just before their fourth studio album, positioning them firmly in the mainstream music landscape as they sought to evolve artistically.
- Stylistic neighbors
- OneRepublic· X Ambassadors· Awolnation
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Natural 3:09
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Hurry Up, We're Dreaming
M83
Combines anthemic soundscapes with introspective themes of struggle and resilience.
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X Ambassadors
Explores personal battles through a blend of rock and electronic sounds, echoing similar emotional depth.
Megalithic Symphony
Awolnation
Merges anthemic rock with electronic influences while tackling themes of internal conflict and perseverance.
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