Simian Mobile Disco: Attack Decay Sustain Release

If you have never heard of Simian Mobile Disco, chances are you have seen the video for “Hustler.” If you haven’t seen it, well I’ll briefly explain how it became a youtube phenomenon. It starts off with about 10 girls sitting in a circle, telling secrets to each other. About a minute into the song, they all start making out for the rest of the video.

Simian Moblie Disco’s “Attack Decay Sustain Release” is the perfect album to get up and dance to. The band mixes a wide genre of indie techno and even a little pop and rock. This album really made me want to buy a strobe light, hook up a disco ball, and host a party. The beats are incredibly catchy and tune you in from the minute the disc begins, until the end.

James Shaw and James Ford are the duo that makes up Simian Mobile Disco. These London natives don’t hold anything back when it comes to breaking out an outrageous album. Some of their influences include Daft Punk, Prince which really stands out in the song “I believe.” The singing sounds like that of Prince’s, but with the edgy tactics of Daft Punk.

“Attack Decay Sustain Release” consists of a lot of repeated lyrics and rhythms. This is why this album is a perfect fit for a party or a club, but maybe not so much on a day to day basis. The songs really blend into each other. It makes for the album to sound like one non-stop dance party. The beats have a slight resemblance to that of old school Nintendo. Think Mario Bros. on a turn table. If Nintendo put out a game soundtrack I think it would sound a lot like this album. Not that it’s a bad thing.

This album features songs like the ever famous “Hustler,” “It’s the Beat,” and “I Believe.” All of which have their own lyrics, but an uncanny resemblance. To those not used to techno, this CD can seem like one ongoing track. After listening to it a few times, it can really grow on you. If nothing else, it’ll make you sway back in forth in your seat.