Origins
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Origins
Origins is the fourth studio album by the American pop rock band Imagine Dragons, released on November 9, 2018 by Kidinakorner, Polydor Records and Interscope Records. The album was produced by the band members themselves, frequent collaborator Alex da Kid, Mattman & Robin, John Hill, Joel Little, Tim Randolph, and Jayson DeZuzio, who produced a majority of the band's previous effort-Wikipedia
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Pitchfork
The Las Vegas rock band’s fourth album is categorically soaring and sometimes pleasant, but it is so broad and hollow that it is difficult to feel anything these guys are feeling.
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NME
Scattershot and uninspired, ‘Origins’, the fourth album from the bafflingly popular Imagine Dragons, makes for a gruelling listen.
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The Guardian
Origins sounds like another vast hit.
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Pop Matters
Origins tries too hard to demonstrate their varied interests with the results generic and indistinct.
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Genre is Dead
It is a good album, but it feels kind of rushed. Imagine Dragons should really take their time with the next record.
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The Young Folks
In a nut shell, Imagine Dragons represent the downfall of the genre’s popularity and uniqueness. There are so many other bands releasing more interesting music.
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Independent UK
And there’s no doubting his sincerity. It’s a refreshing quality in a pop front man.
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USA Today
The band's new album, to paraphrase a certain hit song that I'm still never going to like, has made me a believer.
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Cryptic Rock
Still worth listening to various times, and recommended to be purchased with the deluxe tracks, Cryptic Rock gives Origins.
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When the Horn Blows
Overall, a brilliant album and one well worth the listen.
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Stage Right Secrets
If there was ever an album you should listen to in its entirety in the track listing’s order, it’s Imagine Dragons’ latest album Origins.
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The Post Athens
Imagine Dragons releases substandard album in ‘Origins’
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Drews Reviews
Overall, Imagine Dragons have not captured lighting in the bottle again like on their award-winning debut.
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The Sound Board
With the continual lack of knowledge of how to make this even slightly workable or listenable, that’s never going to happen.
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MXDWN.com
Head to toe, Origins is a worthwhile listen and a splendid release from the Vegas band.
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Sentry
The record makes for a perfect listen for any setting and is bound to have endless hits, hitting the radio waves soon enough.
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NT Daily
Album encompasses all things the band does best.
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Newsday
The Las Vegas rockers follow their musical muse and find new depth, skills.
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Diandra Reviews It All
It’s not enough that you have a good moment; Imagine Dragons want you to have a good life and world.
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WVUA FM
While this album is a bit tired and laden with overly broad lyrics, it definitely could have been worse.
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Vox Magazine
Overall, the mixed genres and the mixed reviews don't get in the way of this great album, and I look forward to the next one.
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Digital Journal
Overall, Imagine Dragons have outdone themselves with Origins.
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All Music
Listening to Origins uncannily re-creates what it's like to experience -- or maybe more accurately, consume -- popular rock-oriented music in 2018.
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Holland Sentinel
Lyrically, “Origins” dwells on modern-day alienation and the band’s own uncomfortable relationship to its own fame.
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Slanted Press
Origins, as a whole, is a gruelling listen.
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Michigan Daily
Origins is commercial and inconsequential, but it is far from unpleasant or incompetent.
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Review Journal
True to the band’s borderless sonic aesthetic, “Origins” veers all over the place musically, Yet the journey continues.
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The Musical Hype
Has some moments, but ultimately, falls short.
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Album of the Year
I really didn’t enjoy a single track from front to back. Every track is poorly written and not well thought out.
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Cities 971
Bottom line, this is a band worth supporting.
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The Hilltopper
This album has a large arrange of songs that will make the listener want to continue until the very end. Each song is unique and separate from the other songs.
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Farmer's Harvest
This album receives 3.5 out of 5 stars overall. Although many songs deserved more time in the production studio to be improved upon, “Origins” is a strong album.
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Reading Eagle
"Origins" shows their sound really evolving.
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Immortal Reviews
Imagine Dragons feel rushed in Origins, really only getting to the surface of the emotions they try to get out.
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9 Lives
All the songs are crafted really well, because there is a song on Origins for everyone, from the Ultra goers to someone like me that believes in rock and roll.
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Her Campus
Imagine Dragons continues to impress with their ability to reinvent themselves on each new album release. Origins is the band's most recent release, and it's just as impressive as any other.
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OOR
Great smooth tracks in which every note is thought out
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Nolala
Their lyrics are confident, honest, and raw, but usually with a positive twist.
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Irish Times
Origins fails to deliver anything distinctive.
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Gig Soup
Origins’ is a barely-serviceable rock album, a collection of songs with the primary purpose of playlisting.
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411 Mania
The band are so determined to imbed Origins’ every syllable in your cranium that they have obliterated any subtlety, sincerity, intellect or charm the album may have possessed.
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Virgin Radio
Origins however has undeniable musical qualities. It is difficult not to appreciate what he offers even if one admits that he is far from having the stamp of Evolve .
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Nieuweplaat
Reynolds and co are fast becoming one of the biggest bands on earth. Exactly as they have in mind.
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The World News
Origins is further proof of Reynold’s pop songwriting capabilities and also his ambition when it comes to pushing the messages that matter onto the charts.
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Knox News
Imagine Dragons probably could have spent more time polishing the weaker material, or writing better songs, but apparently that’s not Reynolds’ style.
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Amino Apps
Imagine dragons as a band still seems to have the same sound over and over again.
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Y107 FM
Imagine Dragons New Album Is a D! Unfortunately, there were only a few songs I was able to see myself and others enjoy hearing on the radio.
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The Prog mind
Overall, this album is a solid alt-rock album by four “sneaky-good” musicians that I’d encourage you to try out.
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Entertainment Inquirer
Lyrically, “Origins” dwells on modern-day alienation and the band’s own uncomfortable relationship to its own fame.
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Leigh Bauer
After listening to Imagine Dragons’ latest album on repeat for a few weeks, I decided I needed to let everyone know about its greatness.
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The Quaker Campus
For anyone going through a breakup or a rough patch in life, you should listen to this album to empower you.
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GSG Media
There is something on this album for everybody as it takes you on a musical journey that simply leaves you wanting more and more.
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Washburn Review
Overall, Imagine Dragons has delivered another great album with songs that are sure to be remembered by fans for years to come.
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Vibrant UK
I don’t like using this term when describing an album, but this is utterly embarrassing.
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Resurget
Origins definitely pushes them back a few steps.
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Music Banter
The only decent song is Natural which isn't even a great song.
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Focus lBC
Reflecting on the overall sound of this album: if you enjoyed Imagine Dragons’ previous albums, you’ll probably enjoy this one too.
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The Feather
The band currently does exceptionally well by today’s standards. I believe the band continues to create great songs that make the listener feel nostalgic and exited at the same time.
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Fupaper
Overall, I think Origins could have been better if they focused on channeling their more mellow music, rather than exaggerating their pop rock style.
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Ultimate Guitar
It just is, and that's honestly both the best thing and the worst thing I can say about this band.
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Affinity Magazine
Origins is yet another amazing and relatable album. Reynolds has always been raw and down to earth in his lyrics and is never afraid to call corrupt ways and society out.
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The Spinning Thoughts
Overall, I highly recommend this album to anyone. What I like about Imagine Dragons is everyone gets different things from their music.
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Local 10
The album sees the Dragons again reteaming with producers Alex da Kid and Mattman & Robin - folks who have delivered some of the band's biggest hits - but, to everyone's credit, not doing more of the same.
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JB HiFi
With the band artfully blending rock, hip-hop, pop, and folk, the album is etched in inventive textures that never distract from an essential element of Imagine Dragons: lyrics.
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Indie O Clock
Origins is a great album that proves the ability of Imagine Dragons to reinvent itself in several styles almost impeccably.
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Indie Fi
The album boasts a diverse mix of genres so there is bound to be something for everyone’s tastes.
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