Communion
by Years & Years
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 146 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 126 out of 146
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 146
  3. Negative: 8 out of 146
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  1. rebeligado
    Aug 6, 2015
    9
    Foi uma surpresa ter achado esse álbum, grupo talentoso, com músicas não tão habituais e manjadas. Tão fazendo um sucesso merecido no momento atual..... que continuem assim pra melhor.
  2. diegonelli
    Sep 13, 2015
    8
    I don't use to like bands but they're wonderful! They have an unique electro-pop style. I like all the songs and Olly's voice is fantastic. I've met them thanks to Marina Diamandis and I'm in love.
  3. BlogCritic123
    Mar 6, 2017
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay...... So I found years & years from the Y&Y EP. And I loved the songs Desire and King. Then I found a new album was coming. Bought the CD and man..... This album is pretty underwhelming. The singer has an excellent voice so I was hoping the production on a lot of these tracks was a bit more potent and enticing. As it stands this record is just too safe, probably because these guys were becoming very mainstream in 2015. But I expected a great record, what I got was just a barely decent one. There were a few good songs, others were just kinda empty.… Expand
  4. hornysoul
    Sep 21, 2018
    8
    Sinto-me tão afortunado por ter conhecido este fantástico e inovador grupo. As músicas são únicas, completamente criadas num contexto diferente do que estamos habituar a ver/ouvir atualmente. Quase todas as músicas são fenomenais e ouvir este álbum é uma dádiva. Continuem assim, Years & Years!
  5. gostflash
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    The best thing i've heard in years. full of lyrics, deep in meanings, original. very promising band, i can't wait to see what the future holds for them
  6. samgreen
    Jul 17, 2015
    10
    The clever lyrics hold back nothing. They're emotional and you can sit, listen and relate to them, but equally you can just listen to the immense melodies and sing and dance. The instrumentation is beautiful and mixes pop and dance music so eloquently. The album travels through ambient synth pop and 90s house music and although there is variation, not one song feels out of place and theThe clever lyrics hold back nothing. They're emotional and you can sit, listen and relate to them, but equally you can just listen to the immense melodies and sing and dance. The instrumentation is beautiful and mixes pop and dance music so eloquently. The album travels through ambient synth pop and 90s house music and although there is variation, not one song feels out of place and the album remains cohesive throughout! Big things are ahead for this band!… Expand
  7. nima1990
    Sep 26, 2015
    10
    The perfection of a musician. I love how authentic and true to himself Ollie is. Every song has great lyrics. Ollie's voice is super sweet and the songs make me dance around the room. and the slow ones drive me mad.
  8. hipnose1
    Jul 22, 2015
    8
    Um álbum gostoso de ouvir e certamente um debut muito bem elaborado, adoro o olly e sua voz e prevejo que presenciaremos muito seu talento nas rádios e premiações no ano de 2015.
  9. k4nima
    Jul 30, 2015
    10
    Communion is a really amazing album. The album is so confessional and emotional that you can clearly feel what the talented Olly Alexander wants to say. Really good electronic/pop music. Its definitely the best thing i've heard in years.
  10. SumitSumbria
    May 11, 2016
    9
    Melodious is a perfect word for this album. Soulful is another. The soulful vocals, excellent production, and the dance beats makes it a gem. Favourite tracks - Desire, Take Shelter, Shine, King, Ties, Eyes Shut. The opening track "Foundation" is a masterpiece.
  11. akisearu
    Apr 29, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Un album entretenido, con sonido diferente, la voz del vocalista es única aunque suele desafinar en los acústicos, letras juveniles al igual que el ritmo… Expand
  12. ghlladeira
    Jul 8, 2018
    10
    Communion é desses raros álbuns que a gente escuta todas as faixas sem pular nenhuma.
  13. gabrielfobia
    Sep 10, 2016
    8
    Synthpop at its finest, the debut of Years&Years is a consistent and multiple album telling the stories of a heavy-hearted boy with a strong and very unusual voice.
  14. gusttmagrin
    Sep 5, 2020
    10
    a perfeição em forma de álbum, não sai dos meus ouvidos, ouço pra fazer tudo (limpar casa, tomar banho, dormir, lavar louça)
  15. Dsros96
    Oct 5, 2022
    8
    Great album full of dance songs and great vocals. A strong debut. The best songs are non singles.
  16. Rekisiker
    Feb 4, 2023
    10
    So far, it's my favorite album. For 7 years (with a few breaks), I listened to those songs almost every day. And I am sure it will not change for the next 7 years.
  17. Akura-ou
    Feb 1, 2023
    9
    I like all the songs equally. It's a great album with some minor imperfections.

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68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Mojo
    Jul 28, 2015
    60
    The hits may well keep rolling in for Years & Years, but next time a bit more adventure wouldn't go amiss. [Sep 2015, p.87]
  2. PopMatters
    Jul 23, 2015
    70
    Iif you’re looking for some pop perfection, this album displays it in droves.... However, things take a huge tumble when Years & Years try not to stick to their confessional-electronic niche.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jul 16, 2015
    74
    Here, and on the album’s other highlights, the air of mercantile anonymity feels generous rather than cynical, the music as anxious to accommodate its imagined audience.
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