Such recognition from peers and the industry stands them in good stead but it’s probably not why they do what they do, namely create a thrilling and euphoric brand of rock with indie and alternative overtones that also has mass appeal and maximum melodic catchiness. But if you’re also simply delighted to listen to the here and now there is also the recent Smoke + Mirrors, which did all of the above and more, making them what MTV called “the year’s biggest breakout band.” That Imagine Dragons are breathing fire is without question – they have stacks of awards for a band so relatively young – and these include a Grammy, an American Music Award for Best Alternative Artist, a handful of Billboard Music Awards and even a World Music Award. Hard work and plenty of back-stories exist. The amazing Imagine Dragons from Las Vegas, Nevada, Utah and Atlanta, Georgia, may only have been in most people’s view since 2012 when their debut album Night Visions raced towards the top of the charts in their homeland and the United Kingdom (Platinum status achieved in both) but their rapid road to success hasn’t just happened by accident.
