''Temporary Pleasure'' is the second album by

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. It was released in the United Kingdom on 17 August 2009. It was available in LP, CD and deluxe limited edition CD formats.

History

The album was recorded throughout 2008 and 2009 in the band's studio in East London by James Ford and

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, the Blur frontman. Taking time during their world tour of DJing and performing live, they recorded with guests such as

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) and

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). This was preceded by the release of a new single "Audacity of Huge" (featuring Chris Keating from

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) on 3 August 2009. Prior to its release, the band streamed a low quality version of the single on their official website from 22 May 2009.

Track listing

Standard edition Limited edition second disc

''Extra Temporary''/''Extra Pleasure''

Both of these titles refer to the same release of the four bonus tracks included in the limited edition of the ''Temporary Pleasure'' studio album. Yet the track listing differs slightly on the

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version, on which is featured a new studio recording of "Belvedere" as well as a remix of the first track.

Charts

References

External links

Official Simian Mobile Disco website
{{Authority control 2009 albums Simian Mobile Disco albums Albums produced by James Ford (musician) Wichita Recordings albums