Origins (Imagine Dragons album) critics, but many claimed that the album is an improvement from their previous work "Evolve". The album was preceded by four singles: "Natural", "Zero", "Machine", and "Bad Liar". The album cover for "Origins", along with several pieces of merchandise revolving around the album were leaked online on October 2, 2018. The following day, Imagine Dragons officially announced the album to the public with a trailer. Within the trailer, the band spoke about why they were releasing a new album so soon after their previous album "Evolve", along with just finishing the Evolve World Tour in September 2018. Lead singer Dan
Dan Reynolds (singer) lawyer and author. Both are natives of Nevada, and Reynolds is a 4th generation Nevadan. As a Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in 2005. Reynolds is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). When he was 19 years old, he volunteered full-time as a missionary in Nebraska for two years. Reynolds wrote the song "I Bet My Life" celebrating and reflecting on his enduring relationship with his parents. Following his graduation from Bonanza High School, he attended University of Nevada, Las Vegas (after losing his ecclesiastical endorsement for Brigham Young University)