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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Order and receive a FREE "Hustler" remix EP. (while supplies last) Tracklisting: 1. Hustler-(UK version) 2. Hustler extended club mix 3. Huster Armand Van Helden remix The debut album from this duo of DJs and producers, formerly one-half of the indie band Simian. James Ford and James Shaw started playing Electronic music together before Simian formed and began DJing clubs in between Simian's touring commitments, eventually combining these two loves and creat [ 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 ]
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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 ]
CD $12.99
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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 ]
CD $17.99
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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
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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 $23.73
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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 $37.03