Simian Mobile Disco
Producers/remixers James Ford and James Shaw formed Simian Mobile Disco in 2005, following their departure from the experimental electronic rock band Simian. The two had originally formed Simian with singer Simon Lord and Alex MacNaughton in the late '90s. Not content with their roles in the band and wishing to indulge their longtime interest in electronic dance music, the two latched onto DJ gigs while touring with the band. Eventually, the duo split from Simian and dubbed themselves Simian Mobile Disco. Looking to prevent their own {\elec...[more]
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VINYL FORMAT. IMPORT. The follow-up to Simian Mobile Disco's highly acclaimed 2007 debut, Attack Decay Sustain Release, 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, DJing and producing other acts. As well as representing the best of UK dance music, the record contains some staggering pop anthems and features vocal contributions from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals, Neon Neon etc), Chris Keating ( [ read more ]
2xLP $34.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Second of two new 12"'s from SMD, with remixes of the title track from Chicken Lips and Maxine Dangles on this version.
12" $12.99
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VINYL FORMAT. Diminutive format version of this latest indie-dance opus, coming with bonus cut "Audacity Of Bliss" on the reverse.
7" $8.99
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This is a 12"x18" poster for the March 16, 2009 Simian Mobile Disco show with JDH and Dave P at The Music Box at the Fonda in Los Angeles. Designed by Ivan Minsloff.
Poster $19.99
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VINYL FORMAT. The follow-up to Simian Mobile Disco's highly acclaimed 2007 debut, Attack Decay Sustain Release, 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, DJing and producing other acts. As well as representing the best of UK dance music, the record contains some staggering pop anthems and features vocal contributions from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals, Neon Neon etc), Chris Keating (Yeasayer [ read more ]
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VINYL FORMAT. First of two new 12"s from SMD, with remixes of the title track coming from Naum Gabo and the band themselves.
12" $12.99
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The follow-up to Simian Mobile Disco's highly acclaimed 2007 debut, Attack Decay Sustain Release, 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, DJing and producing other acts. As well as representing the best of UK dance music, the record contains some staggering pop anthems and features vocal contributions from Gruff Rhys (Super Furry Animals, Neon Neon etc), Chris Keating (Yeasayer), Jamie Lidel [ read more ]
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Special limited edition 2xCD! Comes in embossed circular tin and contains four exclusive tracks. The follow-up to Simian Mobile Disco's highly acclaimed 2007 debut, Attack Decay Sustain Release, 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, DJing and producing other acts. As well as representing the best of UK dance music, the record contains some staggering pop anthems and features vocal contribu [ read more ]
2xCD $17.99
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This is a 19" x 25" 3-color screenprinted Simian Mobile Disco poster for the April 24, 2008 show with JDH and Dave P at Neumo's. Hand-numbered, signed, and designed by Powerslide Design Co.
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VINYL FORMAT. Limited edition one-sided clear blue vinyl 12" of the frankly massive remix of the mighty Simian Mobile Disco by Simon Baker. Simian Mobile Disco are currently a huge name on the electronic scene, playing live sets and DJing at some of the largest clubs and festivals around the world. The band asked Simon Baker to supply a remix, and it is another right-on-the-money tech-house excursion. Limited to 1200 copies.
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Simian Mobile Disco keep all listeners keenly on their toes and, taking a step away from any misguided preconceptions, showcase an exemplary DJ set on Fabriclive 41, an arresting, expansive mix that shuffles with 4/4 rarities and gems. At times tough, other times spacey, and riveting throughout, the iridescent collection is an exploratory trip onto a dancefloor commanded by the improvisatory musicians. SMD strips back and lets loose with the thump of Smith N Hack, the disco shine of Metro Area and th [ read more ]
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Producers of dance music (or any music, for that matter) can innovate all they want, but without great songs and excellent productions, they'll never add much to the canon of great records. James Shaw and James Ford, who make up Simian Mobile Disco, are a pair of producers who may not innovate very much -- their chosen field, acid house and acid techno, are relative dinosaurs in the genre -- but they impress much more with the excitement and energy of their productions and songs. There haven' [ read more ]
CD $43.68