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"Radioactive" (CD Single)
- By Imagine Dragons
- Genre: Alternative Rock
Common Sense Media says
Hard-hitting rock anthem is angsty but clean.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Radioactive" is a dubstep-influenced, post-apocalyptic headbanger that's energetic and angsty but free of iffy content. The track has already been used in several advertisements and video games, which have helped the band gain commercial success and mainstream acceptability. The video features a comical but evocative underground puppet-fighting ring, where plush toys fight to the death in front of ravenous gamblers.
What's the story?
Las Vegas alternative rockers and dubstep dabblers Imagine Dragons have re-released this explosive song, which was first issued as part of their 2012 EP Continued Silence, as the third official single from their forthcoming full-length major label debut, Night Visions. It contains hip-hop and electronic influences and was produced by up-and-comer Alex Da Kid.
Is it any good?
Featuring blistering wobbling bass and a heavy kick-snare beat, RADIOACTIVE is undeniably catchy and cutting edge. While Imagine Dragons are not exactly breaking new ground and could be identified as reminiscent of groups like The Killers or fun., the sound is fresh and distinctive. The lyics aren't particularly inspiring, but they get stuck in your head and are built for stadium-sized sing-alongs. Teens and tweens who like to rock out might like it, or they might think it's too poppy, depending on how they feel about Top 40 radio.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about how different music genres can blend together. What do you think about the combination of dubstep and electronic elements with rock? What are some other examples of this stylistic mashup?
"Radioactive" received widespread exposure through its use in an online promo video for the popular video game Assassin's Creed III. How has viral marketing affected the overall media landscape?
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Kid, 11 years old
March 20, 2013
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Catchy
This song isn't for everyone,but I like rock,so I like it. And it's very catchy!
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Kid, 11 years old
May 13, 2013
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Uplifting song
Great song! Never noticed anything bad in it.
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Teen, 14 years old
April 28, 2013
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wow
Amazing and really great song, without profanity
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Teen, 14 years old
April 26, 2013
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Forceful rock song is clean and serious.
This popular song from the band "Imagine Dragons" is about an apocalypse is clean, but very rough, and charged. There is no mature content, except for a line about "breathing in the chemicals". The message is unclear, but the lack of profanity, sexual content, and substance references makes it fine for most teens.
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Kid, 10 years old
April 20, 2013
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One of Imagine Dragon's best songs!
This song is really catchy. Since I like dubstep and rock, I loved this song!
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Teen, 13 years old
April 16, 2013
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Nice!
Sure the song has a bit of a rebellious theme, but it's nothing much to worry about really. The song is used in trailers for videogames and stuff hence consumerism. Otherwise VERY well done song, especially the chorus!
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Teen, 17 years old
March 26, 2013
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Really good!
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| Artist: | Imagine Dragons |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | March 4, 2013 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Alternative Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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