Hey,
This week, Night visions by one of my new favorite bands
Imagine Dragons came out. You’ve probably heard their song “It’sTime” and I’ve
highlighted “Radioactive on this blog, but their other stuff—that hasn’t
received much attention—is absolutely brilliant. I can honestly say, right next
to MuteMath’s “Odd Soul” and Fun’s “Some Nights” this is one of the best albums
of 2012. Great stuff. So, this week, I am picking my five favorite songs from
Night Visions.
As always, in no particular order:
Demons by Imagine Dragons- Absolutely stunning. Dan’s vocals
remind me of a band I used to frequently listen to, Seabird, with a little more
emotion. This is, without a doubt, the best song on the album. It features very
dominant lyrics, a memorable chorus, and strong vocals. Demons is everything I love about this band. I can visualize
exactly what they’re trying to say, almost in music video form. Every time that
I listen to this song, I get goosebumps. That, I believe, is what music was
intended to be.
Tiptoe by Imagine Dragons- Each song’s lyrics just keep
getting better and better. I read a review on Amazon the other day that said exactly
what I was thinking. None of the songs on here are “filler tracks,” in that, each
one has a weighty message and beautiful symbolism woven throughout And this
song is a true example of that statement. I love the very 1980’s synth lines,
the melodic chorus, and the bass. “Nobody else can take me higher,” than these
lyrics. J
Radioactive by Imagine Dragons- I’ve talked about this song
before, but I felt it was a sin ( but not a tragedy…PATD reference) to talk
about it again. From the haunting vocals, in-your-face beat, post-Apoctalyptic
lyrics, to Dan’s strong vocals, practically hollering the chorus, this song is the
reason I started listening to the rest of Imagine Dragon’s other music—thank goodness
for the Electric Guest radio station on Pandora! I can honestly say I feel it
in my bones, too. J
Bleeding Out by Imagine Dragons- The title sounds like a
typical Friday night for emo kids, but the lyrics are incredibly deep. They use
power visual imagery to convey their emotions as well as letting the music
express the pain of, I assume, a broken heart, with the background vocals,
heavy beats, and an integral synthesizer line. A very moving song.
Amsterdam by Imagine Dragons- I love the soft, swelling
instrumentation at the beginning, Dan’s initially calm vocals, and the
beautiful lyrics. This track cements the band as an important facet of
alternative rock. Breathtaking.
Until next week,
Bella
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