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Audacity of Huge
Electronic · 2009

Audacity of Huge

Simian Mobile Disco

A satirical high-gloss anthem of consumerist excess, pairing squelching analog synths with Chris Keating's charismatic, list-heavy vocal delivery.

June 6, 2009 · Wichita

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Audacity of Huge is a quintessential artifact of the late 2000s indie-dance crossover, a track that manages to be both a genuine floor-filler and a biting piece of social satire. Built around a thick, rubbery analog synth line that feels physically tactile, the song captures the specific 'bloghouse' energy of its era: polished, slightly neon-tinted, and relentlessly rhythmic. It sounds like the interior of a high-end boutique being invaded by a sweaty warehouse party, blending the sophisticated production of James Ford and Jas Shaw with a chaotic, playful edge.

Moments Worth Listening For
the moment the main squelching synth riff drops in after the first vocal refrain
Chris Keating's rapid-fire delivery of increasingly absurd luxury items in the verses
the bridge where the percussion strips back to let the analog oscillators breathe and oscillate
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Audacity of Huge sound next to the rest of Simian Mobile Disco's catalogue?

Falsetto+4.0σ

The vocals lean far further into falsetto than the rest of the catalogue.

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