Night Visions
by Imagine Dragons
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. AllMusic
    Apr 24, 2013
    60
    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.
  2. Sputnikmusic
    Apr 24, 2013
    50
    There are a lot of cosmetics present to cover up the band’s shortcomings, but not even the most epic posturing and glossy production can hide this record’s blemishes.
  3. Consequence
    Apr 24, 2013
    50
    Being surrounded by the attention of reputable producers and recorders helps make an album like Night Visions find its place on the charts. But leave room for the twinge of disappointment that comes from the lack of that Imagine Dragons edge that made them stand out in previously heard singles.
  5. Q Magazine
    Apr 24, 2013
    40
    It takes alt-rock drama and boy-band syrup and bolts on some fun.-size arena-singalong choruses. [May 2013, p.103]
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  6. musicOMH.com
    Apr 24, 2013
    40
    Unfortunately Night Visions is so safe and middle of the road that it leaves you with the same hollow feeling that Las Vegas can, without the dizzying high and sensual assault that got you there in the first place.

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8.2

Universal acclaim- based on 432 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 358 out of 432
  2. Mixed: 47 out of 432
  3. Negative: 27 out of 432
  1. Tvpfreek
    May 10, 2013
    10
    Apparently Metacritic only gathered the mostly negative reviews of this album. However, you will not hear anything quite like ImagineApparently Metacritic only gathered the mostly negative reviews of this album. However, you will not hear anything quite like Imagine Dragons. They manage to blend everything from rock to hip hop to folk to pop with such ease that the listener doesn't have a chance to fully realize how much thought has gone into each and every moment. Night Visions is a well-crafted, challenging and exciting debut album from a band that should be around for quite some time.… Full Review »
  2. RickFlairbombed
    Oct 30, 2013
    2
    Here is an example of band that tries to take every single trend in music, throw it together on a canvas, and see what happens. There'sHere is an example of band that tries to take every single trend in music, throw it together on a canvas, and see what happens. There's dubstep, arena rock, emotional lyrics, chorus chants. Problem is that none of it works. Night Visions quickly becomes tiresome to listen to, and was a chore to finish. People claim this band is original, but how original is really taking Mumford & Sons lyrics/emotional wringing, Florence & the Machine's rhythm, and hip hop beats and seeing if it works as a whole?
    Everything in modern day radio is either a hollow gesture of personal introspection or something danceable. Both styles are tiresome, and Imagine Dragons gives us the worst of both worlds. Radioactive is just silly, what with an unnecessary guitar intro, unnecessary dubstep effects, and esoteric, generic lyrics. The vocal verse melody for demons is just atrocious. The latter half pushes for more anthems, but it's all the same without any surprises. One album that the critics generally nailed.    … Full Review »
  3. JacobWaites
    Jun 12, 2013
    10
    Absolutely underrated band. Saw the guys live and was blown away by their musicianship. Night Visions is a strong debut album and I can't waitAbsolutely underrated band. Saw the guys live and was blown away by their musicianship. Night Visions is a strong debut album and I can't wait to hear what these guys put out next.… Full Review »
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