Temple_(Kings_of_Leon_song)

Temple (Kings of Leon song)

Temple (Kings of Leon song)

2013 single by Kings of Leon

"Temple" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon, issued as the third single from the band's sixth studio album Mechanical Bull.[1]

Quick Facts Single by Kings of Leon, from the album Mechanical Bull ...

Critical reception

The song has received positive reception from critics. Simon Harper of UK magazine Clash positively compared the song to that of work from The Cure.[2] Leonie Cooper of NME, while having given the parent album a middling rating, highlighted the song as being "the best thing [the band has] written in five years".[3]

Live performances

The band has performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!,[4][5] Late Night with Jimmy Fallon[6] and Saturday Night Live.[7]

Charts

More information Chart (2013-14), Peak position ...

Release history

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References

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    Harper, Simon (September 6, 2013). "Kings Of Leon – Mechanical Bull – Reviews". Clash. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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    Cooper, Leonie (September 20, 2013). "NME Album Reviews – Kings Of Leon – 'Mechanical Bull'". NME. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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    Hogan, Marc (October 25, 2013). "Kings of Leon Take One on the 'Temple' for 'Kimmel'". Spin. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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    "Kings Of Leon play 'Temple', 'Supersoaker' on Jimmy Kimmel Live". NME. October 25, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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    Coulehan, Erin (September 26, 2013). "Kings of Leon Perform 'Temple' on 'Fallon' – Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on September 29, 2013. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
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    "Kings Of Leon – Temple" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
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    "Chart Track: Week 20, 2014". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
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    "Kings of Leon Chart History (Alternative Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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