Simian Mobile Disco come up trumps

Having bought their first album on the back of a review that suggested electronic excellence, I have always trusted Simian Mobile Disco to deliver on their promises. 2007’s “Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release” was my record of the summer and will, in time, be regarded as a classic I’m sure. 

Thus, their second effort “Temporary Pleasure” is highly anticipated. Kicking off with the pulsating “Cream Dream” featuring vocals by Super Furry Animals front man Gruff Rhys, this album is set to become a dance floor favourite. 

Yet, unlike similar dance orientate efforts, this album has depth and is a considered endeavour. Catchy pop/dance cross over single “Audacity of Huge” is followed by trance like anthem “10,000 Horses Can’t Be Wrong”. The Italio house influenced “Cruel Intention” displays Shaw and Fords diversity and talent for crafting a groove. “Off the Map” and “Synthesise” are balls out dance tracks that deliver the four-on-the-floor kicks demanded by the dance floor. “Bad Blood” features Hot Chip vocalist Alexis Taylor in what strikes you as an obvious and satisfying collaboration, more should follow this if there is any justice. 

The only poor tracks are “Turn Up The Dial” and the final cut “Pinball”.  Whilst I acknowledge that “Pinball” is an attempt to balance against the heavy dance sound of the rest of the album, it just ends up sounding out of place. In addition, the track is just terrible in my opinion. Nevertheless, despite a poor ending, “Temporary Pleasure” is set to become less ephemeral than the title might suggest. Simian Mobile Disco seem to be generating quite a following both on and off the dance floor. All lovers of good electronic music should rejoice that bands as good as this keep making music.