Communion
by Years & Years
Metascore
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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
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  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]
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  2. The Guardian
    Jul 10, 2015
    60
    Years & Years don’t seem to have an original idea in their collective heads, but that doesn’t neccessarily mean that Communion is unenjoyable.
  3. The Independent (UK)
    Jul 6, 2015
    60
    Too often their light touch turns lightweight, even wan.
  5. The Telegraph (UK)
    Jul 6, 2015
    60
    Even if Years & Years aren’t taking any risks with the sound of the moment, they use it to good effect.
  6. The 405
    Jul 9, 2015
    50
    Communion may be the end result of years of refinement, but you can't help but feel it was reached on someone else's terms.
  7. Drowned In Sound
    Jul 6, 2015
    50
    There’s a lot here that’s nice, but nothing that really screams out its demands to be listened to.
  8. The Observer (UK)
    Jul 13, 2015
    40
    It’s wall-to-wall tish, tish, tish, yearn, yearn, yearn. There’s little rhythmic diversity.
  9. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jul 6, 2015
    40
    Communion takes no risks and says nothing.

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#62 Most Discussed Album of 2015
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#63 Most Shared Album of 2015

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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
  1. 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 holdsThe 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… Full Review »
  2. 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 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!… Full Review »
  3. 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 andThe 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.… Full Review »
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