Simian Mobile Disco do it again

Never has the phrase "Throw the baby out with the dish water" been so aptly displayed than in the recent output of Simian Mobile Disco. 

OK I get the whole 'change of direction' mid career crisis their extensive DJ sets have brought about; but why forget the tunes? The first two albums we full of cutting edge electronica coupled with slightly more pop orientated vocal work that made for a varied and entertaining package. 

This new album 'Unpatterns' is another techno driven dirge that doesn't really go anywhere. Like last years 'Delicacies' offering, this new album lacks the innovation of Underworld and has none of the melody of The Chemical Brothers work. This album's focus is so tightly set on the dance floor that its entertainment value is somewhat limited. Don't get me wrong, I love listening to dance music in all kinds of environments, just not dull boring dance music.