Three stars

It’s been a meteoric rise to fame for Years & Years.

The London three-piece have gone from relative unknowns to the darlings of UK electro pop in the last few years, receiving critical praise and awards before their debut album, Communion, had even been released.

Their rise to the pantheon of pop is perfectly personified by their latest Glasgow show. Less than six months ago the group were performing at the city's O2 ABC but now, in their ascendancy, they've graduated to not one but two sold-out shows at the O2 Academy.

It's not just the venue that's changed, the entire production's had a revamp. Gone are the modest stage sets, replaced by elaborate light shows, backdrops and backing singers.

Kicking off proceedings with the pounding, synth driven Foundation, the trio were met with a heroes welcome by their adoring fans.

The band's honest brand of electro synth-pop has been the linchpin of their success and tracks like Worship, Border and Ties really shone in a live setting.

Singer Olly Alexander was clearly in his element, taking command of the stage as fans hung on his every utterance. An admission that Glasgow is one of the band's favourite cities to play also went down a treat with the crowd.

Shine and Real, two big hits from their number one album, proved to be highlights, while covers of Hot Bling, Dark Horse and Brandy and Monica's 1998 R&B pop Classic The Boy is Mine were thrown in for good measure.

At times though, it felt as if the band's success had forced them to play a venue they were not quite ready for, with songs including Without and new track See Me Now met with a more muted response.

Saving the best until last, the trio brought the night to a close with energetic performances their new single Desire and dance floor filler King.

If their success continues, Years & Years are sure to be headlining The SSE Hydro on their next visit to Glasgow.

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