Temporary Pleasure

Simian Mobile Disco is the work of two men: Jas Shaw James Ford. In 2005 they jettisoned away from the wreckage of the vastly underrated electro-pop four-piece Simian to become rave-up merchants of no little acclaim, and two years later released debut album Attack Decay Sustain Release. The pair are among the most in-demand producers, DJs and remixers operating in the UK today.
So itΓÇÖs no real surprise that this album is large, a towering monolith of wonky disco-textured dimensions and pure unadulterated indulgence, spitting out chunks of acidic boogie like diamond mirrorball shards. Unlike its predecessor, though, Temporary Pleasure features an array of high-profile guest vocalists, each adding a new dimension to the duoΓÇÖs sound.

Super Furry AnimalsΓÇÖ Gruff Rhys appears on luscious opener Cream Dream; Beth Ditto bursts a lung or two on Cruel Intentions; Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor lends his talents to the condensed carnival of Bad Blood; and Chris Keating from prog-rock oddballs Yeasayer provides vocals on baffling recent single Audacity of Huge. Also along for the ride are Telepathe, Jamie Lidell and Young Fathers, and each plays a part in the house party album of the season.

Because Temporary Pleasure is that, and more besides: an intense blast of shape-throwing marvellousness that rivals The Chemical Brothers at their superstar peak. You probably wouldn't want to hear it on repeat for 24 hours or anything, but for its 40-minute run time, SMD hog your attention in ways you'll find almost indecent (but in a good way, naturally). Experienced in the correct context, this is really quite stunning.

1. "Cream Dream" (feat. Gruff Rhys) 3:58
2. "Audacity of Huge" (feat. Chris Keating) 3:48
3. "10000 Horses Can't Be Wrong" 4:11
4. "Cruel Intentions" (feat. Beth Ditto) 3:02
5. "Off the Map" (feat. Jamie Lidell) 4:02
6. "Synthesise" 4:53
7. "Bad Blood" (feat. Alexis Taylor) 3:58
8. "Turn Up the Dial" (feat. Young Fathers) 4:00
9. "Ambulance" 5:40
10. "Pinball" (feat. Telepathe) 3:56