Evolve by Imagine Dragons

Evolve

by Imagine Dragons

Released: June 23, 2017

Arena rock, EDM, electronic, pop, pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

01

The Album

The themes of the album touch on personal growth, facing adversity, and a sense of empowerment, resonating with a broad audience. "Evolve" is the third studio album by the American rock band Imagine Dragons, released on June 23, 2017. The album marks a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more pop and electronic elements compared to their previous work, which had a heavier rock influence.

02

Inside the Recording

The production of "Evolve" involved a diverse array of producers, contributing to its eclectic sound. Notable contributors include Alex da Kid, who frequently collaborated with the band, as well as other producers like Mattman & Robin, John Hill, and Joel Little.

Stories and details

Interesting Facts

This stylistic evolution is reflected in its title

This stylistic evolution is reflected in its title.

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The album's success led to the Evolve World Tour, during which the band performed in numerous countries, further expanding their global fanbase.

Overall, "Evolve" solidified Imagine Dragons' place as oneโ€ฆ

Overall, "Evolve" solidified Imagine Dragons' place as one of the leading bands in contemporary pop-rock music.

Then

Reception

The album produced several hit singles, including "Believer," "Thunder," and "Whatever It Takes," each of which achieved significant commercial success and charted highly on various international music charts. "Evolve" was well-received commercially, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and earning platinum and multi-platinum certifications in multiple countries. "Believer" and "Thunder" both became top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Evolve" is the third studio album by the American rock band Imagine Dragons, released on June 23, 2017. The album marks a shift in the band's sound, incorporating more pop and electronic elements compared to their previous work, which had a heavier rock influence. This stylistic evolution is reflected in its title.

The album produced several hit singles, including "Believer," "Thunder," and "Whatever It Takes," each of which achieved significant commercial success and charted highly on various international music charts. "Believer" and "Thunder" both became top ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

"Evolve" was well-received commercially, debuting at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and earning platinum and multi-platinum certifications in multiple countries. The themes of the album touch on personal growth, facing adversity, and a sense of empowerment, resonating with a broad audience.

The production of "Evolve" involved a diverse array of producers, contributing to its eclectic sound. Notable contributors include Alex da Kid, who frequently collaborated with the band, as well as other producers like Mattman & Robin, John Hill, and Joel Little.

The album's success led to the Evolve World Tour, during which the band performed in numerous countries, further expanding their global fanbase. Overall, "Evolve" solidified Imagine Dragons' place as one of the leading bands in contemporary pop-rock music.

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