Evolve
by Imagine Dragons
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6.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 467 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 71 out of 467
  3. Negative: 87 out of 467
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  1. vectorvicter
    Apr 9, 2022
    9
    I am being as unbiased as possible, it is great. They got a few not the best songs (thunder, believer) But even them they are not TERRIBLE. I love rise up and mouth of the river, and even next to me,
  2. SelectInsect44
    Oct 5, 2021
    10
    Generally poppy, but it has some really deep songs like Believer, Rise Up or Mouth Of The River. It's my least favorite ID album, but it's only because I like the others even more. My favorite from this album has to be Walking The Wire
  3. Froster_XXL
    Sep 25, 2021
    8
    EVOLVE
    Legende: 6 = Best Bewertung / 1 = Tiefst Bewertung
    --------------------------------------------------------------------- • I dont know why: (5) • Whatever it Takes: (5.5) • Believer: (4.5) • Walking the Wire: (5.5) • Rise Up: (5+) • ill make it up to you: (5.5) • Yesterday: (-3) • Mouth of the River: (5) • Thunder: (4) • Start Over: (4) • Dancing in the Dark (2.5)    EVOLVE
    Legende: 6 = Best Bewertung / 1 = Tiefst Bewertung
    ---------------------------------------------------------------------
    • I dont know why: (5)
    • Whatever it Takes: (5.5)
    • Believer: (4.5)
    • Walking the Wire: (5.5)
    • Rise Up: (5+)
    • ill make it up to you: (5.5)
    • Yesterday: (-3)
    • Mouth of the River: (5)
    • Thunder: (4)
    • Start Over: (4)
    • Dancing in the Dark (2.5)
    [49.5 Punkte]
    ------------------------------------ Deluxe
    • Levitate: (3.5)
    • Not Today: (4.5)
    • Believer Kaskade Remix: (2+)
    [59.75 Punkte]

    Durchschnitt: 4.5*

    Durchschnitt mit Deluxe: 4.27*

    REVIEW
    Während das zweite Studioalbum der Band aus Las Vegas enttäuschte, ist dieses Album ein Megahit.
    Sehr gute Songs: I dont know why, Whatever it Takes, Walking the Wire, Rise Up, ill make it up to you und Mouth of the River.
    Gute Songs: Believer, Thunder und Start Over.
    Die restlichen Lieder sind auch gut gelungen, einfach nicht so einzigartig. Bei drei Songs bekomme ich allerdings Ohrenkrebs, und zwar bei den Songs unter drei Punkten. Schade, den so wird die Note abgerundet.

    FAZIT
    Das Album würde in jeder 80er CD-Sammlung gut hineinpassen, denn bei den meisten Songs kommt ein 80er Feeling auf. Die Stilrichtung dieses Albes wäre vor allem Alternativ, Pop Rock und Elektro Pop. Die Deluxe Variante des Albes lohnt sich nicht, aber eindeutig die Standardversion mit den 11 Tracks.

    Bewertung: 5.5 abgerundet auf 5*    … Expand
  4. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 25, 2021
    9
    Somehow not overrated. These songs are amazing and you can't tell me otherwise. Believer is still one of the best songs ever.
  5. WOLFGANG_
    Mar 20, 2021
    10
    Best band of the world i love imagine dragons they are so perfect all members i love u
  6. AlwaysShining29
    Aug 6, 2020
    10
    (I’d give this album a 9,8/10, but I can’t add that exact rating so I’ve rounded it up to 10/10).

    I really like this album, there isn’t a song that I dislike. I like the combination of pop and rock, but some songs (Dancing In The Dark or Thunder) are not that catchy, so it doesn’t reach Smoke + Mirrors. Anyways, this album is a genius move.
  7. Luizinsky
    Dec 9, 2019
    8
    Album muito interessante, as músicas são em sua maioria muito boas mas não se relacionam bem em conjunto.
    Resumindo:músicas boas que não funcionam em forma de album.
  8. pedrccc
    Aug 31, 2019
    8
    É um album bom, com músicas muito boas e algumas esqueciveis, mas que no geral gera um produto apreciavel e bom para ouvir nos momentos de furia ou mais frios.
  9. uddipta15
    Jul 28, 2019
    10
    Really good pop record. A wonderful evolution of the band while maintaining the Imagine Dragons flavour.
  10. manningn15
    Jul 6, 2019
    10
    I loved their first two albums but this is the album is better than their first two. Dan Reynolds just continues to be stupendous and the bands writing is better than their first two albums. I love the very colorful cover. I love ever single song on the album but my favorites are Thunder, Walking the Wire, Believer, Whatever it Takes, Next to Me, and Mouth of the River. The music videosI loved their first two albums but this is the album is better than their first two. Dan Reynolds just continues to be stupendous and the bands writing is better than their first two albums. I love the very colorful cover. I love ever single song on the album but my favorites are Thunder, Walking the Wire, Believer, Whatever it Takes, Next to Me, and Mouth of the River. The music videos for Thunder, Believer, Whatever it Takes, and Next to Me were all awesome and visually spectacular. They are still one of my very favorite bands and one of my favorite musical artists of all time. A+.… Expand
  11. gabrielcipriano
    Dec 21, 2018
    9
    The album is very well structured, and has a difference in other albums on issues of sounds and vibrations. Dan's vocal quality is to be shaken. Super singles, a great album.
  12. jcrollman
    Nov 6, 2018
    9
    Don't really know why this band's albums have such mediocre scores. I think Evolve is excellent with a stunningly driven score. You could take 4-5 of these songs and put them straight onto a sound system for an intermission sporting event. Maybe people think that is bad - but I don't.
  13. whackjacker
    Oct 23, 2018
    9
    I don't know why everybody said the Suicide Squad soundtrack sucked, it was great. Twenty One Pilots made it album of the year and Jared Leto was bettter then Heath LEdger.

    Give it a listen, guys, Suicicde Squad is better than MarDULL and their **** Infinite War that never ends and Black Panther was garbage.

    9/10
  14. StavoSwift13
    Oct 11, 2018
    8
    Puedo decir con seguridad y certeza que no entiendo el (en cierto punto) desprecio a esta banda y en general a este trabajo. Si bien hay sin lugar a duda de 3 a 4 canciones que hubieran estado mejor sin existir, el resto es energía pura, te logra tener al borde del asiento con cada lírica de la canción y con los magistrales sonidos de la producción que en cuanto crees pensar que sonPuedo decir con seguridad y certeza que no entiendo el (en cierto punto) desprecio a esta banda y en general a este trabajo. Si bien hay sin lugar a duda de 3 a 4 canciones que hubieran estado mejor sin existir, el resto es energía pura, te logra tener al borde del asiento con cada lírica de la canción y con los magistrales sonidos de la producción que en cuanto crees pensar que son "sobre" producidos, se detienen en el momento justo logrando una sensación inigualable. Juega a ser pretencioso y a querer probarte en decir "esta mal" y justo cuando te tiene así, te cierra la boca y logra su cometido. Un buen trabajo, un 8.1 para Imagine Dragons… Expand
  15. Braulio_Mora13
    Sep 19, 2018
    10
    Un excelente álbum con buenas canciones, después de "Smoke + Miroos" no fuera lo que esperaba, este álbum ha llenado todas mis expectativas sin duda alguna uno de sus mejores trabajos discográficos (10/10).
  16. JhosepKingsley
    Jul 22, 2018
    10
    A jewel of the current pop rock and perhaps too advanced for its time because it did not receive the recognition of part of the professional criticism it deserves. A unanimous concept that will not bore you and that you will surely enjoy.
  17. rwishwajith
    Jul 4, 2018
    9
    One of the best albums of the year.Great Production and mesmerizing vocals.Lyrically it got some issue.But overall its their best to the date.
  18. pauldiam
    Jun 24, 2018
    8
    This is a very good record, quite different to their previous efforts but it's still good.
    I love the singles and the whole production is of high quality. Somehow i miss their rock sound though.
  19. Mizuru
    Apr 23, 2018
    7
    Liked this album better than Smoke + Mirrors, you can fell a concept behind, the lyrics and pace are a bit faster than usual, but the chorus are still as we used to hear.

    Highlights: I don't know why (first of the album and my favorite) Whatever it takes (almost a rap) Walking the Wire (This would be a good single...) Rise up (Awesome Lyrics) Mouth of the River (This is fresh, like    Liked this album better than Smoke + Mirrors, you can fell a concept behind, the lyrics and pace are a bit faster than usual, but the chorus are still as we used to hear.

    Highlights:
    I don't know why (first of the album and my favorite)
    Whatever it takes (almost a rap)
    Walking the Wire (This would be a good single...)
    Rise up (Awesome Lyrics)
    Mouth of the River (This is fresh, like it)
    Start Over (Second favorite, catchy)
    Not Today

    Score: 6.8/10 I've not liked the singles that the band released as you can see, but, still the album is okay, there's some nice sounds here but the middle of the album is half empty, some tracks are awesome but downfall back on repetitive and forced choruses.    … Expand
  20. MacsMusic
    Mar 18, 2018
    7
    I have listened to Evolve a good handful of times, and have quickly noticed it's biggest problem. It's numero uno problem is how repetitive every song on the album is. Any song on this album gets old on repeat thanks to the short length and insanely repetitive chorus. This album has some really not-good songs that fail in one way or another. "I'll Make it Up to You" is boring musically andI have listened to Evolve a good handful of times, and have quickly noticed it's biggest problem. It's numero uno problem is how repetitive every song on the album is. Any song on this album gets old on repeat thanks to the short length and insanely repetitive chorus. This album has some really not-good songs that fail in one way or another. "I'll Make it Up to You" is boring musically and not-that-good lyrically. It's mostly just boring. "Yesterday" doesn't feel like a song - the music is just plain not-good. The verse on "Start Over" falls short, and is just dull. The music, however, is likeable enough. The worst song on the album is easily the last one, which has terrible music and lyrics. It really sounds bad. "I Don't Know Why" has shallow lyrics but a does have a great chorus; it's funky, catchy, and interesting.

    Here's the good: "Rise Up" feels epic, with great usage of electronic music sounds, and a kick-butt chorus. "Mouth of the River" is great musically and lyrically, but is too repetitive. The two hits from this album hit all the right notes, and sound AMAZING live. "Believer" is powerful, and "Thunder" has awesome music. "Walking the Wire" is truly incredible, with powerful music and lyrics.

    When all is said and done, forget the critics. They hate because it's their job. Evolve has some lame songs, but it's got some really good stuff. The music is pretty good, and there are some good lyrics that actually mean something on this album. Nearly as good as Smoke and Mirrors, but still worth listening to.    … Expand
  21. Jarody
    Mar 16, 2018
    7
    The third studio album by Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons is by far their worst album, but in no means bad. The vocals by Dan Reynolds are very impressive and he shows off vast amounts of ranges, and the guitar work, while not as good as Smoke + Mirrors, is still pretty good. However much like the album title, the band has "Evolved", but I'm unsure whether it was for the better. They'veThe third studio album by Las Vegas band Imagine Dragons is by far their worst album, but in no means bad. The vocals by Dan Reynolds are very impressive and he shows off vast amounts of ranges, and the guitar work, while not as good as Smoke + Mirrors, is still pretty good. However much like the album title, the band has "Evolved", but I'm unsure whether it was for the better. They've morphed into a more mainstream Pop/Alternative group, and while that isn't a bad thing, it certainly doesn't suit them.
    Favourite Tracks- Mouth of the River, I Don't Know Why, Walking the Wire, Whatever it Takes
    Least Favourite Tracks- Yesterday, Dancing in the Dark, I'll Make it Up to You    … Expand
  22. tomrchuchill02
    Nov 8, 2017
    8
    A good album in an un-peculiar way, with tones and beats that are not very used these days it disguises as a alternative rock album even if has some strange pop in it
  23. jacksonsnow
    Oct 15, 2017
    9
    Being an Imagine Dragons fan I was excited to see what new sound the band would be able to produce. When Evolve was released in June they showed that they are capable of creating the same great sound as in Night Visions. Not only did they prove that they can create more of this same great sound, but they also showed that they aren't scared to experiment with new sounds.
    Not only does the    Being an Imagine Dragons fan I was excited to see what new sound the band would be able to produce. When Evolve was released in June they showed that they are capable of creating the same great sound as in Night Visions. Not only did they prove that they can create more of this same great sound, but they also showed that they aren't scared to experiment with new sounds.
    Not only does the album sound great and bring many new musical ideas, but it also has so much meaning in the lyrics as well.

    Most often compared to their first album Night Visions, the album was able to bring bold new sounds. When listening to Evolve you can hear hints of Night Visions in it but it also has its own feel to it as well. When listening to each album you can hear that they are growing and adding different elements to their music. With each album they are getting increasing the quality of their music. Evolve is easily the best album because they use elements from the other two albums to make such a great album.    … Expand
  24. matthrz
    Oct 14, 2017
    10
    Imagine Dragons was really great with the first two albums, but this... this is FANTASTIC. Evolve has a lot of good writing and deserves better. One of the best albums of 2017.
  25. MikaelYukio
    Oct 9, 2017
    7
    EVOLVE - Imagine Dragons
    June 23, 2017
    11 tracks, 39 min Since I'm a big fan of Night Visions (2012) and Smoke + Mirrors (2015), my expectations where really high on Imagine Dragons' third album. My expectations where too high. Even though Evolve (2017) tries and almost accomplishes the objective to be a new and cool album for both the young and older people, with tracks like I    EVOLVE - Imagine Dragons
    June 23, 2017
    11 tracks, 39 min

    Since I'm a big fan of Night Visions (2012) and Smoke + Mirrors (2015), my expectations where really high on Imagine Dragons' third album. My expectations where too high.

    Even though Evolve (2017) tries and almost accomplishes the objective to be a new and cool album for both the young and older people, with tracks like I Don't Know Why and I'll Make It Up To You being mostly nostalgic and others like Believer and Thunder appealing to the younger crowd, with all of those tracks being essentially the best of the album.

    But the disappointing part comes right after we realize that those are pretty much the only good tracks in the album. Okay, I know I'm being to harsh on some other tracks, like Walking The Wire and Dancing In The Dark, but mostly, the other tracks are mostly loud, messy or just plain old boring.

    7,4/10    … Expand
  26. AbrahamBJ
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Alternative, with a little more lean to pop, Imagine Dragons latest release, the futuristic-titled Evolve, is certainly a step foward, but in a different direction which has many fans puzzeled and even dissapointed. Yet i find it a refreshing new sound which, of course for someone who doesnt hold much fondness for rock, enjoys rather immensly. "Thunder" is an amazing track which observesAlternative, with a little more lean to pop, Imagine Dragons latest release, the futuristic-titled Evolve, is certainly a step foward, but in a different direction which has many fans puzzeled and even dissapointed. Yet i find it a refreshing new sound which, of course for someone who doesnt hold much fondness for rock, enjoys rather immensly. "Thunder" is an amazing track which observes a futuristic twinge to it and "Whatever It Takes" and "I Dont Know Why" provides an entrance to a overall good album.… Expand
  27. eva3si0n
    Aug 16, 2017
    8
    Unambiguously it is the strongest release of Imagine Dragons after Night Visions. Long ago I waited from them for a new album. Excellent alternative music for summer of 2017. Believer and Thunder songs the best and very much mark out Imagine Dragons style in alternative music.
  28. listnear
    Aug 10, 2017
    7
    In my opinion, first 5 tracks are good, the rest are bad. It seems like they made pop album for radio. But I like lyrics in every song besides "Thunder" which annoying me.
  29. Stefffan
    Aug 8, 2017
    9
    Reeeealllyy? 47/100 ??? This must be a joke. Top 5 album of 2017. for me. Maybe it's not epic as "Night Vision", but it's a highlight of rock/alternative music in 2017 and music in 2017 overall. Thunder & Whatever It Takes are my favorites.
  30. GlidingGnome108
    Jul 31, 2017
    8
    Definitely worthwhile for this is the 3rd album and the songs are good and takes you to another level. Songs like Whatever It Takes and I don't Know why are a gr8 jam and headbangers.I shouldn't say anything about BELIEVER as it shows its presence on The BillBoard. Songs like Rise Up and Yesterday gives you a feeling of On top of the world from Night Visions. Songs like Dancing in The DarkDefinitely worthwhile for this is the 3rd album and the songs are good and takes you to another level. Songs like Whatever It Takes and I don't Know why are a gr8 jam and headbangers.I shouldn't say anything about BELIEVER as it shows its presence on The BillBoard. Songs like Rise Up and Yesterday gives you a feeling of On top of the world from Night Visions. Songs like Dancing in The Dark were slow and steady. Also, Thunder is a good song Overall score is what you see.… Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. musicOMH.com
    Jun 26, 2017
    50
    There’s not enough quality across the whole of Evolve to convincingly make the case that Imagine Dragons actually have, or to attract an audience of new listeners. Evolve is a good idea, but in practise it turns out that it doesn’t really work.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Jun 23, 2017
    40
    Their [producers Mattman & Robin's] spacious productions are an odd fit for Dan Reynolds' tortured dude-isms.
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  3. The Guardian
    Jun 22, 2017
    40
    Evolve sounds, almost impressively so, as though it’s been created with telly music coordinators in mind--and few others besides.
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