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Imagine Dragons Release New Album "Evolve"

Evolve? Yes. Yes, they have.

Jamey Cross

Jun 27, 2017

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Imagine Dragons Release New Album "Evolve"

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Last Friday, June 23, Imagine Dragons released their new album, Evolve.

The album's approaching release date was announced nearly seven weeks earlier, on May 9. Needless to say, fans have been impatiently awaiting its arrival.

Evolve is the third studio album by the American rock band, and it contains 11 songs. The album has the band's latest material since the release of their second studio album Smoke + Mirrors.

This album was promoted with two singles: "Believer" and "Thunder."

Appropriately enough, the band's music style and song content have evolved since their last album release.

This album takes a much more inclusive approach to reaching their fans. Though the album is classified as "Alternative/Indie," there are several songs that I would consider Pop, Rock, and even Electronic. This combination of genres hasn't been seen on any of the band's previous albums.

This album also has a much milder tone, when compared to their previous works. Their dark, depressive songs have slowed and now have a more romantic edge.

Another surprise was the addition of layered voices and music in several songs on this album. The attention to the melody across the entire album is simply phenomenal. This can especially be heard in "I Don't Know Why."

Thankfully, one thing that hasn't changed is the passionate and powerful vocals of lead singer Dan Reynolds. Reynolds' talent is highlighted in all eleven songs, especially "Believer."

Here are a few promising reviews from Google Play Music users:

The band also released the dates for their subsequent tour for this album. The tour will kick off in September in Arizona and end in November in California. They will be performing at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte on November 8.

The full list of tour destinations and dates can be found on the band's website here. Evolve can be previewed and purchased on Google Play Music and iTunes, and it can be purchased on the band's website.

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2. Stop using the words "opposite sex" or "both sexes" or "opposite gender" or "both genders".

3. Ask people's pronouns when you meet them.

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Sometimes, we just can't help the feelings we have

1. Wow. My voice sounds amazing with this song.

2. Okay, if you can't sing, don't do it.

3. But wait, I don't think I can be friends with someone who isn't going to jam out in the car with me.

4. Dance part in the car! Even when I'm alone. Because every song is my favorite.

5. Stop light. Act calm. Be cool.

6. Yes! Green light! Back at it!

7. I don't know this song, but I'm going to sing along anyway.

8. Why am I not famous yet?

9. Being next to someone who can't sing so you feel good about yourself because you rock!

10. OK, I'm so good. I need to sing louder so I can help these people out.

11. My voice doesn't reach some of those notes, maybe I should sit this one out.

12. Randomly bursting out in song and getting weird looks because of it.

13. God, thank you so much for giving me a good voice.

14. Man, I feel bad for people who can't sing.

15. Was I just humming? Did they hear me?

16. Having dance moves to go along with most songs.

17. Not being able to stop yourself at correcting people when they mess up.

18. Maybe I should post myself singing.

19. Nah, can't do it. Dumb idea.

20. Having my own personal concert in the shower. Every single time.

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4. Only having to hit the snooze button three times.

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7. Finding a quiet seat in the library.

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11. When there is free food on campus.

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