Smoke + Mirrors cover

Smoke + Mirrors

Imagine Dragons · 2015

61 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · pop rock

A vibrant blend of arena-ready anthems and introspective ballads that explore the dichotomy of fame and personal struggle.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • arena-ready anthems for gatherings
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • steady build towards emotional climax
  • empowering tracks for motivation

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike thematic exploration

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 17, 2015, 'Smoke + Mirrors' is Imagine Dragons' second studio album, following their breakthrough debut 'Night Visions'. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of mainstream success while experimenting with a more diverse sound palette.
Stylistic neighbors
OneRepublic· X Ambassadors· Awolnation

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shots 3:52
  • 2 Gold 3:36
  • 3 Smoke and Mirrors 4:20
  • 4 I'm So Sorry 3:50
  • 5 I Bet My Life 3:14
  • 6 Polaroid 3:51
  • 7 Friction 3:21
  • 8 It Comes Back to You 3:37
  • 9 Dream 4:18
  • 10 Trouble 3:12
  • 11 Summer 3:38
  • 12 Hopeless Opus 4:01
  • 13 The Fall 6:02
  • 14 Thief 3:47
  • 15 The Unknown 3:24
  • 16 Warriors 2:50

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata