Imagine Dragons – Mercury – Acts 1 & 2

Album Info

Artist: Imagine Dragons

Title: Mercury - Acts 1 & 2

Year: 2022

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Tracklist

  • 1. Enemy (with JID) - from the series Arcane League of Legends (2:53)
  • 2. My Life (3:44)
  • 3. Lonely (2:39)
  • 4. Wrecked (4:04)
  • 5. Monday (3:07)
  • 6. #1 (3:25)
  • 7. Easy Come Easy Go (2:59)
  • 8. Giants (3:30)
  • 9. It's Ok (3:22)
  • 10. Dull Knives (3:33)
  • 11. Follow You (2:55)
  • 12. Cutthroat (2:49)
  • 13. No Time For Toxic People (3:27)
  • 14. One Day (2:31)
  • 1. Bones (2:45)
  • 2. Symphony (2:55)
  • 3. Sharks (3:10)
  • 4. I Don't Like Myself (3:05)
  • 5. Blur (2:55)
  • 6. Higher Ground (2:41)
  • 7. Crushed (3:08)
  • 8. Take It Easy (2:38)
  • 9. Waves (3:45)
  • 10. I'm Happy (3:05)
  • 11. Ferris Wheel (3:23)
  • 12. Peace Of Mind (2:53)
  • 13. Sirens (2:35)
  • 14. Tied (4:01)
  • 15. Younger (3:11)
  • 16. I Wish (3:27)
  • 17. Continual (feat. Cory Henry) (3:49)
  • 18. They Don't Know You Like I Do (4:17)

Review

'Mercury - Acts 1 & 2' is a journey through the heart and soul of Imagine Dragons, a double album that paints a vivid picture of human experience. Released in July 2022, this collection weaves together threads of loss, loneliness, and the struggle for mental wellness, creating a tapestry that's both deeply personal and universally relatable. Dan Reynolds, the band's frontman, poured his recent experiences of grief and introspection into tracks like 'My Life', a stripped-down confession that feels like reading a page from his diary.

The album's structure is clever, with two distinct acts that mirror the ebb and flow of life itself. Act 1 whispers with introspection, while Act 2 roars with outward defiance. This duality allows Imagine Dragons to flex their musical muscles, ranging from the haunting vulnerability of 'My Life' to the adrenaline-pumping anthem 'Sharks'. The collaboration with Rick Rubin as executive producer brings out a raw, organic sound that amplifies the emotional resonance of each track.

'Enemy', featuring JID, has become a standout hit, finding a second life through its connection to the Netflix series 'Arcane' and the 'League of Legends' community. Meanwhile, 'Giants' tackles the demon of substance abuse, its stress-inducing vibe pulling listeners into the whirlpool of addiction and recovery. With multiple songs surpassing a billion streams on Spotify in less than two years, 'Mercury - Acts 1 & 2' isn't just a commercial triumph - it's a testament to Imagine Dragons' ability to create music that touches hearts and moves feet in equal measure. - Blair