Temporary Pleasure

Simian Mobile Disco
Temporary Pleasure

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COOPERATIVE MUSIC
Release date: 14/Aug/2009
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Details / Tracklist: 1.1 Cream Dream (Featuring Gruff Rhys)
1.2 Audacity of Huge (Featuring Chris Keating)
1.3 10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong
1.4 Cruel Intentions (Featuring Beth Ditto)
1.5 Off the Map (Featuring Jamie Lidell)
1.6 Synthesise
1.7 Bad Blood (Featuring Alexis Taylor)
1.8 Turn Up the Dial (Featuring Young Fathers)
1.9 Ambulance
1.10 Pinball (Featuring Telepathe)
Number of discs: 1
Description:Simian Mobile Disco release a brand-new album 'Temporary Pleasure, which includes the single 'Audacity of Huge' featuring vocals from Chris Keating from the critically acclaimed Yeasayer. 'Temporary Pleasure' was recorded at the bands studio in east London throughout 2008 and 2009, when the band weren't busy touring their live show, DJ'ing and producing. As well as representing the best of UK dance music the record contains some staggering pop anthems, featuring vocal contributions from the likes of Jamie Lidell, Telepathe, the Gossip's Beth Ditto, Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys and Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor. Wichita. 2009.
? &© 2009 Simian Mobile Disco under exclusive license to Wichita Recordings Ltd. Housed in a super jewel box.
"Temporary Pleasure" is a CD release by the British electronic duo Simian Mobile Disco, presented here in collaboration with the renowned label group COOPERATIVE MUSIC. On this album, Simian Mobile Disco explore the tension between hedonistic club euphoria and finely detailed studio craftsmanship: pulsating beats, analogue synth lines and carefully constructed sound layers merge into a collection of tracks that feel equally at home on the dancefloor and in focused listening sessions. The production is crisp and spacious, with driving rhythms, hypnotic sequences and catchy vocal hooks that reveal their full impact both on high-volume systems and on headphones. Stylistically, "Temporary Pleasure" moves confidently between techno, house and electro-influenced pop, always with a distinctive, minimalist sense of groove and an ear for subtle melodic twists that stay with the listener.

As a CD edition, "Temporary Pleasure" offers the classic album experience as a coherent whole, inviting you to immerse yourself from the first to the last track instead of treating the songs as isolated singles. The format is ideal for listeners who value sound quality, haptic collectability and the ritual of putting on a physical disc. Whether as an intense listen-through at home or as a soundtrack for late-night drives, this album unfolds a continuous arc that captures the energy and atmosphere of modern electronic club culture while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Simian Mobile Disco, founded by producers James Ford and Jas Shaw, emerged from the ashes of the indie band Simian and quickly established themselves as key figures in the UK's electronic scene. Known for their powerful live sets, modular synth experiments and tasteful DJ work, they have built a reputation for blending raw analogue sounds with precise digital production. Over the years, they have released acclaimed albums and a string of club-ready singles and remixes that have resonated well beyond the underground, helping to define the sound of contemporary electro-infused dance music. Their collaborations with a range of vocalists and artists from different stylistic backgrounds underline their versatility and their instinct for forward-thinking electronic pop.

COOPERATIVE MUSIC functions as a network and label platform that has worked with a wide array of independent artists and labels, focusing on innovative, creatively driven music rather than short-lived trends. With an ear for distinctive voices and strong artistic identities, the company has contributed to bringing numerous important indie and alternative projects to a broader audience. A release on COOPERATIVE MUSIC stands for artistic freedom, careful curation and professional international distribution - "Temporary Pleasure" fits seamlessly into this philosophy by combining club credibility with a clear, individual sonic signature.
No. of tracks: 10
Manufacturer No.: WEBB216CD
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Stéphane Girard - 15/Sep/2009 3 of 5 Stars!
Simian Mobile Disco's second long player, Temporary Pleasure, is deservingly touted as a "pop" album: Almost all tracks feature a guest vocalist and m...

Jess Harvell - 03/Sep/2009 3 of 5 Stars!
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Clare Halls - 20/Aug/2009 4 of 5 Stars!
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