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  Studio Album · No. 3

Evolve Songwriting Credits by Imagine Dragons

2017 Interscope / KIDinaKORNER 11 tracks 39 min

Produced by Jayson DeZuzio, Mattman & Robin, Alex da Kid, Leland  ·  Engineered by Manny Marroquin (mixing), Serban Ghenea (mixing), Robert Orton (mixing), John Hanes (mixing), Randy Merrill (mastering), Tom Coyne (mastering)

Interscope / KIDinaKORNER Arena RockPop RockElectronicPop
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Authorship
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Who wrote the songs?

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Imagine Dragons's roles on this album

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By the Numbers

11
Tracks
10
Lyricists
6
Producers
2017
Released

Awards & Recognition 1

Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album (2018, Nominated)
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Evolve was produced by Alex da Kid, Mattman & Robin, Joel Little, John Hill, Tim Randolph, and Jayson DeZuzio, with an expanded mixing team that included Manny Marroquin, Serban Ghenea, Robert Orton, and John Hanes and mastering by Randy Merrill and Tom Coyne. The album marked a deliberate shift toward electronic and EDM-influenced production while maintaining the anthemic arena rock sound of Night Visions. Both "Believer" and "Thunder" peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously, and "Whatever It Takes" reached number 12. The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018 and was certified 4× Platinum in the United States.

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 11 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
I Don't Know Why
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Mattman & Robin Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
2
Whatever It Takes #12
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanJoel Little Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanJoel Little Joel Little Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
3
Believer #4
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Mattman & Robin Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
4
Walking the Wire
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Mattman & Robin Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
5
Rise Up
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman John Hill Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
6
I'll Make It Up to You
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman Tim Randolph Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
7
Yesterday
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander GrantJayson DeZuzio Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander GrantJayson DeZuzio Alex da KidJayson DeZuzio Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
8
Mouth of the River
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel Platzman Tim Randolph Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
9
Thunder #4
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander GrantJayson DeZuzio Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander GrantJayson DeZuzio Alex da KidJayson DeZuzio Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
10
Start Over
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanRobin FredrikssonMattias LarssonJustin Tranter Mattman & Robin Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)
11
Dancing in the Dark
Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander Grant Dan ReynoldsWayne SermonBen McKeeDaniel PlatzmanAlexander Grant Alex da Kid Dan Reynolds (Lead Vocals)Wayne Sermon (Guitar)Ben McKee (Bass)Daniel Platzman (Drums)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 14 contributors

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Frequently Asked Questions Evolve

Who produced Evolve by Imagine Dragons?
Evolve was produced by Alex da Kid, Mattman & Robin, Joel Little, John Hill, Tim Randolph, and Jayson DeZuzio across its 11 tracks. The expanded production team reflects the album's more sonically varied approach, blending electronic elements into the band's arena rock framework.
Did Imagine Dragons write all the songs on Evolve themselves?
Imagine Dragons co-wrote all tracks on Evolve with their producers, including Alex da Kid, Mattman & Robin, Joel Little, and John Hill. Dan Reynolds leads the writing credits on most tracks, often working with Wayne Sermon and other band members.
What chart position did Believer by Imagine Dragons reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
Believer reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release in February 2017. Along with Thunder (also number four), it made Evolve the first Imagine Dragons album to have two singles peak simultaneously in the top ten of the Hot 100.
What chart position did Thunder by Imagine Dragons reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
Thunder reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release in May 2017. Both Believer and Thunder peaked at number four from the same album (Evolve), giving Imagine Dragons two concurrent top-five hits, a feat not achieved since Night Visions' Radioactive run.
What Grammy nominations did Evolve by Imagine Dragons receive?
Evolve received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Album at the 60th Grammy Awards in 2018. The album did not win; the award went to Ed Sheeran's ÷. Despite the nomination, Believer and Thunder were significant commercial successes from the album.
Who wrote Believer by Imagine Dragons?
Believer is written by Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Jayson DeZuzio, and Alexander Grant (Alex da Kid). DeZuzio is credited as sole producer of the track, with the song built around its distinctive opening drum pattern and defiant lyrical theme.
What chart position did Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons reach on the Billboard Hot 100?
Whatever It Takes reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 after its release in September 2017 as the third single from Evolve. It was the follow-up to Believer and Thunder, which had each peaked at number four on the same chart.

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