Years & Years & Galantis, “Sweet Talker” | Track Review

Synthpop standout Years & Years (Olly Alexander) and Galantis join forces on the marvelous, ear-catching single, “Sweet Talker.”

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h why, oh why, oh why do I listen / To promises, you’re gonna break.” Well, it’s foolish Years & Years, but we’ve all done it, repeatedly.  Love, once again proves to be a lesson on “Sweet Talker”, a collaboration with Galantis. Galantis ‘puts in work’ on the production. The backdrop is bright and exuberant – ear catching.  Furthermore, the record is incredibly rhythmic, evidenced by the piano lines and the dizzying strings on the chorus.  With such a desirable backdrop, Olly Alexander, has the perfect fuel for his fire. “Sweet Talker” appears as the sixth track on the 2022 Y&Y album, Night Call.

“Sweet Talker” has everyone’s favorite topic in mind – love.  “You wrote a romance, slow dance / Your way into my hands, before I knew,” Olly sings on the first verse, continuing, “You found my deepest weakness / Couldn’t keep a secret that it was you.” My, my, my! Here, Alexander serves up beautiful vocals, singing with a radiant, easygoing tone.  He’s enticed something fierce by this man, best evidenced on the chorus where he characterizes him as “sweet talker” yet ultimately finds himself disappointed by ‘fools good’ you might say:

“You’re such a sweet talker
You made me believe
Every lie was a beautiful sound
You’re such a sweet talker
Man of my dreams
Tell me where are you, where are you now?
Sweet talker.”

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Final Thoughts  

While Olly Alexander’s love interest may be no good, this latest Years & Years record, alongside Galantis is terrific.  In other words, it’s giving, y’all! Olly shines vocally, as always, while Galantis remain consistent and excellent behind the boards (with a little help from Mark Ralph).

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Years & Years • Night Call • Polydor • 1.7.22
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