Mark Heelis is rewarded for his years of waiting, by a flash of anthemic genius by Britpop refugees Embrace

When Embrace released their debut album The Good Will Out in 1998 the 'Britpop' boat seemed to have sailed without them. Never the indie darlings, they have struggled at times to get the recognition their music has deserved from the music press.

But the Yorkshire based five-piece have come along way since that debut album, and tonight's near capacity gig shows they still attract a sizeable audience.

Known for their secret gigs as well as their own secret festivals, Embrace have not been afraid to try something new and push musical boundaries. Indeed they start tonight's set with two tracks Protection and In The End from their latest self-titled album. Pulsing synths draw comparisons to New Order, and show a different direction to their sound.

As well as drawing heavily from their new album, there's a healthy amount of career-spanning hits to please the crowd.

All you Good Good People prompts their fanbase to wave their red glow sticks, before the crowd lead a swaying sing-a-long through Come Back to What you Know.

Not many bands have such a loyal and devoted fanbase. The crowd sing a long word for word through DNA, a swirling layered track, which McNamara states "should have been on the album" as it was later issued as a bonus track to their latest LP.

McNamara interacts with the crowd throughout the show, leading them arms aloft through one of the set highlights Follow you Home, the band illuminated by the audience's phone lights only.

We are reminded just how many anthems Embrace have up their sleeve, from the high energy of Save Me and One Big Family to the big choruses of Gravity and Ashes.

Clearly not concerned with what the critics say, McNamara announces "If the NME keep slagging us off we'll just do it louder, and louder. If you don't like my voice, tough s**t" to deafening cheers from the audience before a triumphant The Good will Out closes the set.

Their success is certainly no secret.