It is a song that is exceptionally focused on the lyrics-the instrumentation is sparse and subtle, letting the words, the horror of this story, shine through. “Easy Come Easy Go” is a song, like much of the album, that is bursting to the brim with raw emotion. He adds texture and spirit to them he brings a lyric sheet to life, creating this complete world, the all-inclusive, immersive environment that is Mercury – Act 1. He is more than a singer, and on this record, he does far more than simply convey words. And in the expression of this pain, Reynolds’ voice brings the record to a very high level. But it is gilded with light and hope that persists despite the expelling of such potent pain. It is a storied album, one of darkness and pain an expression of insecurity.
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And the keys that Dan Reynolds slips into adds to this haunting sense that pervades the verse and the pre-chorus. It is incredibly dynamic and haunting, with slower, subtler verses heralded by an eighth-note melody coming from what sounds like finger-picked violins. “My Life” is undoubtedly one of the best songs the band has ever released. “Follow You” was nothing special, and “Cutthroat” is just difficult to listen to, though I can respect the intention behind it.īut when I clicked ‘play’ on this latest record, I was pretty quickly blown away by that first track. So my expectations for Mercury – Act 1 were pretty low, especially after the dropping of the singles “Follow You” and “Cutthroat.” And every time, I’ve been largely disappointed. And I likewise could never really get into Origins.Įvery time a new record has been announced, I’ve hoped it would pull on some of the sonic elements that made their first record so great. Both Smoke + Mirrors and Evolve have a handful of amazing songs, but as albums, I never really cared for them. The albums that have followed that explosive debut just haven’t done it for me. It is a beautiful work, not for its radio-ruling hits like “Radioactive” and “Demons,” but for the deep tracks: “Hear Me ” “Bleeding Out ” “Amsterdam,” etc., etc.
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Night Visions-the alternative band’s 2012 debut album-is one of my favorite records of all time. I haven’t loved an Imagine Dragons album in a very long time.