Imagine Dragons is an American pop-rock band from Las Vegas, formed in 2008. They broke through with the album Night Visions (2012) and achieved mainstream success with singles such as "Radioactive." Reviews note a blend of pop, electronic and rock elements and frequent critique of production choices.

Formed in Las Vegas in 2008; breakthrough with Night Visions (2012) including the hit single "Radioactive"; commercially successful with a mix of pop, electronic and rock influences; noted for energetic live performances.

DeBaser reviews portray Imagine Dragons as a commercially successful band that often favors chart-ready pop production over nuanced arrangements. Reviewers note moments of genuine musicality, especially live, but repeatedly criticize flat or overly electronic production. Opinions are mixed across albums, ranging from praise for variety to frustration at perceived sellout tendencies.

For:mainstream pop listeners; indie-rock fans; readers interested in critical album reviews and live performance reports

 They really don’t seem to want to do things right… as long as they sell a lot, the girls flash at the concerts, who cares about everything else...

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 The only bright side left is Dan Reynolds’ powerful voice that fits well into a sea of synthesizers and automations.

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 here in a live setting everything seems to go the right way; the sound feels crisper and they really seem more like musicians

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