I was recently listening to Spotify on my computer and choosing artists at random to find new music when I saw the name of a band I recognised but had no previous experience with. I decided to give them a chance and after having listened to their album I am so glad I did. I was absolutely blown away by the noises reverberating through my ears. The name of this band is Imagine Dragons.
Imagine Dragons can be compared with fellow Las Vegas rockers The Killers by using synth based
dance-pop with emotionally charged, brit-pop inspired alternative rock. In each of their songs they have a subtle use of vocal harmony with electric intrumentation combined with major key tonality. What makes their EP Continued Silence so great is that no two songs sound the same. To much in this age of music, artists and bands create one or two chart topping hits and then give the rest of their album the same bland sound. Imagine Dragons does not do that. They give you something different with each song to keep you interested.
Their album starts out with the song "Radioactive". This song is made to get your attention right off the bat, which it certainly does. It makes sure it gives you a taste of their musicianship and style by giving you synths and drums with a steady beat and lyrics that will get stuck in your head in a good way. This song sounds very much like a steampunk movie to me.
The next song on the album is "Demons", and my favorite song so far. When the vocals kick off you might do a double take because they sound almost like Coldplay. This song does well to showcase their versatility and range and is easily the song that exuberates the most emotion.
The following song, "On Top of the World", almost feels out of place with the rest of the EP. It is a very fun and up-beat song but it almost sounds like it should be in the movie Tarzan or possibly on a Bob Marley album. That being said, it is still a good song.
"Round and Round" follows with a very addicting performance of rhythmic beats and a catchy vocal performance. It is a very easy song to get lost to.
The real gem of this album is "It's Time". It is the leading single, and for good reason. It has a hint of folk influence that leaves you wanting more, and possibly searching for that back button on your ipod. This song shows the potential of Imagine Dragons and how they can take from different styles of music and create a musical masterpiece.
The EP then ends with the song "My Fault", which in my opinion was a perfect ending. This soothing melody makes you feel like your ending your day sipping a cool drink watching the sunset.
Altogether, Imagine Dragons has shown me that not all is lost in music. Some bands are still making good songs while rising to the top. You just might have to dig a little deeper to find them.
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