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Best New Artists Of 2012: Swimming Pools, Cemetaries And Too Much Blood

Imagine Dragons: While the music snobs in us cringe at the thought of a new superstar rock band, it’s undeniable that Imagine Dragons are burning it down this year. Their sweeping, cinematic songs put the band in a class with the likes of Coldplay and The Fray, as if they cut out all the steps in between forming a band and playing arenas. Their extremely well-produced first album Night Visions debuted at #2, with their first single “It’s Time” going platinum. There’s no use in imagining anymore—this band is the real deal.

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