– The sixth track off of Smoke + Mirrors shows Imagine Dragons ability to change styles but still retain their identity. I Bet My Life is written like an Imagine Dragons song, sounds like a Mumford and Sons track and is heavy with an energetic feel. – Imagine Dragons single that sounds nothing like an Imagine Dragons song, yet, even with that in mind, isn’t a bad song, just not the best for them. – Reminiscent of the old rock era, I’m So Sorry boasts a familiar but distinctive anthem, the most rock-laden track of their second album. – The soul of their sophomore album, Imagine Dragons adds a potent mix of booming drums and soulful croons from frontman Dan Reynolds, all the while blending into a layered masterpiece. If their second album features more music akin to “Gold”, then I’d be completly satisfied. It tells a story for those who listen enough, and delights people who could care less about lyrics. Unlike Smoke + Mirror’s lead single “I Bet My Life”, “Gold” is a dark, deep and profound track intensified by an atmospherical omnipresent rift mixing with Reynold’s voice. Just take “Radioactive” and “It’s Time”, they sound nothing alike. – By now, Imagine Dragons have proved their ability to create diversified tracks, many of which have no relevance to each other. Shots truly is remarkable, for first-time listeners, the song may sound strange, but after a few plays, the track’s purpose starts to shine through, and it becomes your next obsession. Let me clarify, their new music isn’t bad, far from it, but when Imagine Dragons take the reigns without their producer Alex Da Kid, magic happens. Back then, they had extremely diverse tracks that crafted a unique signature for the band, one that has been carried over in both Night Visions and Smoke + Mirrors, especially their newest single from the latter, Shots. Oh, those fine days before Imagine Dragons flew to the top of every chart, yes, that’s right, I mean their EP days. Here are reviews of each song, track list order: The album features the title song which carries a soulful yearning and Beach Boys harmonies and the anthemic song I Bet My Life.After their debut album, which has now sold over 4 million worldwide, Imagine Dragons finally release their hotly-anticipated sophomore album, and it’s one hell of a ride.
The success of Night Visions abruptly took Imagine Dragons from 150-capacity clubs and casinos to arenas and an explosive performance with Kendrick Lamar at the 2014 Grammys. Smoke + Mirrors is the follow-up to their multiplatinum 2012 hit album, Night Visions. Self-produced by members of the band along with English hip-hop producer Alexander Grant, known by his moniker Alex Da Kid, the album is released by Interscope Records and Grant's KIDinaKORNER label. Smoke and Mirrors (stylized as Smoke + Mirrors) is the second studio album by American rock band Imagine Dragons. The collection contains 20 tracks including "Monster", "Battle Cry" and "Warriors". This Super Deluxe Edition Double LP is pressed on Clear Vinyl and housed in a double gatefold jacket. Typical order times are located within the product description. It is not guaranteed.Ī Special Order item is an item that we do not stock but can order from the manufacturer. When an item is Out Of Stock and we have an estimated date when our stock should arrive, we list that date on our website in the part's description. We do not have a specific date when it will be coming.Īwaiting repress titles are in the process of being repressed by the label. The Preorder can be released anywhere between weeks, months or years from its initial announcement.Īn Out Of Stock item is an item that we normally have available to ship but we are temporarily out of. To release "TBA." This means that release date is yet "To Be Announced". If a projected release date is known, we will include this in the description in red. Typically the label will set a projected release date (that is subject to change). An In Stock item is available to ship normally within 24 business hours.Ī Preorder is an item that has not yet been released.