Night Call
by Years & Years
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
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  1. The Independent (UK)
    Jan 21, 2022
    100
    Few pop acts are making heartbreak so straightforwardly danceable at the moment. All hail to Years & Years for continuing to hit us with those laser beams.
  2. DIY Magazine
    Jan 28, 2022
    80
    Throughout, keys shimmer, the production is bright and sky-facing, with an emphasis on synthetic beats. It makes for an album that’s unsubtle and all the better for it.
  3. PopMatters
    Jan 28, 2022
    80
    The guest list is pretty starry and impressive. However, Alexander’s still the headliner on the album, and he has the charisma, charm, and talent that even with the incredible star power of Kylie and Sir Elton, the best moments are his own.
  5. The Observer (UK)
    Jan 24, 2022
    80
    Alexander is better channelling any introspection into songs that reflect the morning after, with late album highlight Make It Out Alive giving Night Call a narrative arc via a post-big-night-out soother.
  6. AllMusic
    Jan 21, 2022
    80
    While Night Call builds nicely upon Years & Years' indie electronic roots, it primarily feels like a new beginning for Alexander as he boldly embraces his pop future.
  7. New Musical Express (NME)
    Jan 21, 2022
    80
    [A] collection of well-crafted bangers, most of which are begging to be blasted out of a subwoofer as debauchery rages.
  8. Clash Music
    Jan 21, 2022
    70
    It never quite transgresses those influences, yet in terms of sheer charm and bravura it places Olly right up there with his idols.
  9. Beats Per Minute
    Jan 24, 2022
    68
    While it’s not breaking any new ground or causing any philosophical contemplation, it’s highly doubtful that the album is trying to be more than what it exactly is: a collection of songs about dancing your way out of the complications and snares that so often accompany love.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 30
  3. Negative: 1 out of 30
  1. PrThKi
    Jan 25, 2022
    10
    Night Call is an absolutely spectacular album, a career best for Olly Alexander to date. Selecting Consequences as the album opener was a veryNight Call is an absolutely spectacular album, a career best for Olly Alexander to date. Selecting Consequences as the album opener was a very smart, and absolutely correct choice. Production throughout the former band, turned solo project of Alexander’s third studio album, was absolutely immaculate, as was the song of the same name. Lyrically perfect, this body of work will certainly be replayed at a constant capacity for the foreseeable future, by me, and many others, I would imagine. The upwards trajectory that Years & Years continue to follow is something very impressive. Outstanding.… Full Review »
  2. bojans04
    Jan 22, 2022
    10
    Loved Paolo Santo, and listen to this one in full at the gym. I enjoyed it! It's mysterios, sexy, makes you wanna move... I especially lovedLoved Paolo Santo, and listen to this one in full at the gym. I enjoyed it! It's mysterios, sexy, makes you wanna move... I especially loved 'Muscle'. I really hope Olly keeps it up!… Full Review »
  3. Menios
    Jan 21, 2022
    6
    not a bad album, but still the previous albums were so so much better than this
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