Origins (Imagine Dragons album) that "Origins" sounds like the start of something even bigger for Imagine Dragons." "Digital Journal" gave the album a highly positive review, saying "Overall, the new Imagine Dragons album is highly eclectic. There is something in it for every music fan. Dan Reynolds and the band never disappoint." "The Heights" gave the album a positive review, stating "While the album may sound bombastic and derivative to critics, "Origins"' eclectic song list is sure to be an instant crowd-pleaser and will impress in the inevitable stadium tour." Another positive review came from "The Daily Campus", which stated that "Imagine Dragons has
Dan Reynolds (singer) nominated for two more Grammy Awards and received the iHeartRadio Music Award for Alternative Rock Artists of the Year. When invited to perform an opening set for Nico Vega in 2010, Reynolds met Aja Volkman, the group's lead singer. He invited her to help him finish some demos he was developing. The two began collaborating, and formed Egyptian. They recorded, produced, and independently released a four track eponymous EP digitally. They have only performed this material once live. In 2013, Dan discovered then unsigned alternative band X Ambassadors. After connecting with the band, he brokered a record deal for them