Temporary Pleasure is the second album from Simian Mobile Disco, released in August, 2009 across the United Kingdom. The album was recorded throughout 2008 and 2009, in the band's studio in East London by James Ford and Damon Albarn, the Blur frontman. Taking time during their world tour of DJing and performing live, they recorded with guests such as Beth Ditto and Alexis Taylor of Hot Chip.
Simian Mobile Disco are a UK based production and remix team. The band was formed in 2005 by James Ford and Jas Shaw of the band Simian. In addition to his work with Simian Mobile Disco, James Ford is a producer and has worked with bands such as Florence & the Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Peaches and Klaxons.