Evolve is the third studio album by Imagine Dragons, released in June 2017 on Interscope / KIDinaKORNER and produced by Jayson DeZuzio, Mattman & Robin, Alex da Kid, and Leland. The album became their biggest commercial success since Night Visions, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200 and spawning the massive hit 'Thunder,' which reached number four on the Hot 100 and became one of the most-played songs of the year. 'Believer' and 'Whatever It Takes' became anthemic radio staples that reinforced the band's dominance across rock, pop, and alternative formats. Evolve marked a sonic evolution toward punchier electronic production and more concise, hook-driven songwriting. The album was certified triple platinum in the United States and cemented Imagine Dragons' status as one of the most commercially successful rock acts of their era.
Track Listing & Credits
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
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| 1 | I Don't Know Why | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Mattman & Robin |
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| 2 | Whatever It Takes | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Mattman & Robin |
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| 3 | Believer | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Mattman & Robin |
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| 4 | Walking the Wire | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Jayson DeZuzio | Jayson DeZuzio |
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| 5 | Rise Up | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Mattman & Robin |
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| 6 | I'll Make It Up to You | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Jayson DeZuzio | Jayson DeZuzio |
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| 7 | Yesterday | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Jayson DeZuzio | Jayson DeZuzio |
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| 8 | Mouth of the River | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alex da Kid | Alex da Kid |
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| 9 | Thunder | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Alexander Grant | Mattman & Robin |
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| 10 | Start Over | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Jayson DeZuzio | Jayson DeZuzio |
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| 11 | Dancing in the Dark | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Leland | Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Leland | Leland |
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Data note: Track credits compiled from Wikipedia and Discogs; should be verified against original liner notes.