London group Years & Years brought the sound of '80s pop into the '10s, proving yet again that the dramatic power of a smartly placed synthesiser swell never goes out of fashion. The trio nod to the sleek future-pop template set by Depeche Mode and Pet Shop Boys on tracks like "King" and "Sanctify", but keep it fresh by incorporating EDM-style keyboard rolls and pounding beats. Frontman Olly Alexander is a natural-born diva, capable of gliding gently over a minimalist ballad like "Eyes Shut", or bringing a touch of gospel grit to a slow-burning workout like "Take Shelter".