It's a sound that brings to mind a superlative combination of Michael Jackson and Erasure's Andy Bell. A big reason for their ability to do so is Alexander, who soars throughout, his emotive, melismatic croon framed by bubbly synths, delicate piano, and insistent beats. If Communion drew accolades for its deft balance of arty electronica and pop hooks, Palo Santo finds Years & Years pushing the balance toward the latter without losing any of their creative depth. Joining them this time out are a handful of talented producers including Kid Harpoon, Greg Kurstin, GRADES, and others. Jumping off from their BRIT Award-nominated debut, 2015's Communion, the trio of lead singer Olly Alexander and instrumentalists Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen have crafted an even more infectious collection of songs, often inspired by late-'80s and early-'90s R&B. Years & Years' superb sophomore album, 2018's Palo Santo, is a dynamically realized production, rife with religious imagery and themes of sex, love, and devotion, all pulsing with a bright sense of dance club absolution.
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