It’s Time You Listen to Imagine Dragons

September 30, 2012

You may have been humming “Call Me Maybe” all summer long, but if you haven’t picked up the album Night Visions by Imagine Dragons, you’ll have that on repeat soon enough.

Imagine Dragons signed to Interscope Records back in 2011, in the midst of redefining their band. After being picked up by Interscope, they produced an EP named Continued Silence, receiving wonderful reactions. On September 4, 2012, they released their debut album, Night Visions, and were met with rave reviews. The album left old and new fans speechless, and it certainly caught the attention of the music industry.

This year, the VMA’s nominated Imagine Dragons for Best Rock Video. They were up against highly established groups such as Coldplay and The Black Keys; nonetheless, it was a huge compliment. Following their nomination, they also secured a spot in the top 10 on the Billboard’s Top 200, and the television show, “Glee,” covered their song, “It’s Time.” There’s no doubt their music is spreading, and picking up popularity as it does, but what exactly has drawn so many people to them?

“They’re not the bands and singers you hear on the radio every day; they just have something that keeps you intrigued and constantly listening,” sophomore Gabrielle Koehnlein said.

That’s just it. They hold a steady and powerful beat in every song, and it’s the key to captivating fans.

“It’s Time” is one of the most popular songs on the album. I’m not an indie/rock expert, but I can’t listen to this song without it playing in my head all day.

The meaning of the “It’s Time” is up to interpretation, but, despite the value of the words, it leaves me in a better mood. Two lines, “Now don’t you understand, I’m never changing who I am,” showcase the meaning that you should always stay true to yourself. What more could you ask for from a song, let alone an album?

Night Visions is an amazing album, and there is nothing that has me the least bit disappointed. The only thing I’m left with feeling is intrigued as to what is to come. After years of perfecting a unique sound, Imagine Dragons really came through and gave listeners a powerful album.

Sophomore Mark Haverhill said about the album, “Night Visions will easily be remembered as one of the best debut albums this year.”

With such popularity already, this band just might be one we’ll never forget.

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Ashley Zamichieli, News and Our World Editor

Ashley Zamichieli has been on the Spotlight staff for four years. Starting as a freshman staff reporter, she progressed to features editor in tenth grade, and in during her junior and senior years, she has served as editor of both the news and the our world pages. Ashley participates in many extracurricular activities. She is a member of National Honor Society, Key Club, Student Forum, and Student Council. She is also manager for the boys volleyball team. Playing on the girls volleyball team proved one of the most memorable aspects of her high school career. “Winning districts in 2013 and making it to state semifinals was an experience I’ll never forget,” she said. Ashley even received an honorable mention in AAA District XI in 2014 for volleyball. Outside of school, Ashley likes to spend her free time running, listening to music, going to the beach, traveling, and watching Netflix. Her favorite shows include “Scandal,” “Friday Night Lights,” and “Parks and Recreation.” Ashley’s favorite memory from high school was her experience in Spain in 2015, and wished the group could have stayed longer than 11 days. "If you get the chance to travel, go!” she said. “It was amazing, and I can’t wait to study abroad in college. Our group was so much fun and it’s something I’ll always look back on.” Ashley’s favorite thing about journalism was having the opportunity to write about things that pushed her out of her comfort zone. “I’ll miss staying after school and working really late on the paper right before publication with Dana, Cody, Kylie, and of course Mrs. Spritzer,”she said. She will also miss seeing familiar faces in the halls and the football and basketball games. But she admits that she will not miss getting up at six in the morning, not being able to have coffee in class, and sitting in freezing classrooms. Ashley has learned many lessons over the last four years, and leaves behind a piece of advice for underclassmen: “Hard work pays off, but don’t let the little things get to you-- and just remember that you’ll get to relax senior year!” In the fall, Ashley will attend Lafayette College in Easton. She plans to major in neuroscience on a pre-med track and is undecided about whether she will go to grad school or medical school. She plans to study abroad in places such as Germany, Switzerland, and England, and hopes to adventure through the rest of Europe too.

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