The problem is, while the band's electronically reinforced sound is definitely big, it sometimes feels as though it lacks depth. While a move like this might seem overly ambitious for a freshman band, Imagine Dragons are able to pull the sound off, with songs like the already ubiquitous, seemingly soundtrack-ready 'It's Time' having no trouble worming their way into whatever part of the brain it is that likes to trap songs against listeners' will. Dramatic and sweeping, the Las Vegas band works in the same vein as pop giants Coldplay, offering up track after track of hooky and emotional midtempo jams. However, on their debut album, Imagine Dragons buck tradition and swing straight for the cheap seats, doing away with generations of sonic evolution in favor of the huge, arena-made sound of Night Visions. Things will start small and gritty, and then as the fame and crowds build, the sound changes to match the massiveness of the venues. Historically, there's a progression that bands usually follow before their sound goes full-on arena rock. Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
