An innovative mix of trancy synth, screamo guitars and euphoric hooks from St Albans' finest proves that riffs and bleeps needn't be mutually exclusive. While the agit-rock of 'No Sssweat' will no doubt become a live favourite, elsewhere, 'Adieu' offers an ambient approach that, bizarrely, includes pan-pipe effects: it also highlights the phenomenal harmonising of frontman Rou Reynolds and bassist Chris Batten. With gang chants, handclaps, and enough synth to excite Gary Numan, the four-piece have produced an uncompromising, thrilling debut.