My friends and I, who are not the biggest techno enthusiasts, found ourselves awkwardly enjoying this song. We would occasionally glance around the room; this was to ensure that we weren’t fully exposing how much we enjoyed the song from the outsider genre

Techno music definitely has a home at clubs and dance parties. However, the Simian Mobile Disco is capable of bringing this genre into your everyday play list.

The U.K. based group, consisting of artists James Shaw and James Ford, released their first full-length album “Attack Decay Sustain Release” in June.

The first time I listened to “Attack Decay Sustain Release,” I was reading in bed and falling asleep. The first song on the album, entitled, “Sleep Deprivation,” earned its name. I found myself unable to sleep, because I could not stop dancing.

The Simian Mobile Disco modestly describes their music as simply good, old-fashioned, analogue party music.

But they are short-changing themselves. “Release” is a great listen even outside of the party atmosphere, because of its catchy hooks and riffs throughout the songs.

Some of the must-hear tracks on this album include “I Believe,” “Tits & Acid” and “Love.” Most artists are only given a few songs to prove themselves, so listen to these three and you will be sold.

“I Believe” is the one song that stands out from the rest, combining a catchy dialogue with a beat that will have you nodding your head, no matter your musical preference. I played the song in my 5-disc CD changer, between rappers 50 Cent and Kanye West’s new albums. My friends and I, while not being the biggest techno enthusiasts, found ourselves awkwardly enjoying this song.

We would occasionally glance around the room to ensure that we weren’t fully exposing how much we enjoyed the song.

Second, “Tits & Acid” besides having an awesome name, is a great dance song. It’s that song that you would download if you knew who made it or what the heck it was called.

Finally, “Love” is one of those songs that just leaves the listener with a good feeling. It is reminiscent of a late night rock concert, and will make you want to raise your lighter, but eventually put it away after considering the potential dangers of dancing like crazy and holding fire.

The Simian Mobile Disco really delivers with “Attack Decay Sustain Release.” The album can only be fully enjoyed in its entirety. It contains no skip tracks. Just buy it, pop it in and enjoy 49 minutes of non-stop great techno music.

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