Temple (Kings of Leon song)
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Single by Kings of Leon | ||||||||||
from the album Mechanical Bull | ||||||||||
Released | October 14, 2013 | |||||||||
Genre | Alternative rock, Southern rock | |||||||||
Length | 4:10 | |||||||||
Label | RCA | |||||||||
Writer(s) | Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill | |||||||||
Producer(s) | Angelo Petraglia | |||||||||
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"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]
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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
Chart (2013-14) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratip Flanders)[8] | 48 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[9] | 86 |
Canada Rock (Billboard)[10] | 1 |
Ireland (IRMA)[11] | 64 |
UK Singles (The Official Charts Company)[12] | 153 |
US Rock Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 19 |
US Adult Alternative Songs (Billboard)[14] | 18 |
US Alternative Songs (Billboard)[15] | 20 |
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[16] | 29 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States[17][18][1] | October 14, 2013 | Active rock radio | RCA Records |
Adult album alternative radio | |||
October 15, 2013 | Modern rock radio | ||
United Kingdom[19] | April 7, 2014 | Contemporary hit radio |
References
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- ↑ "Ultratop.be – Kings Of Leon – Temple" (in Dutch). Ultratip. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Canadian Hot 100 for Kings of Leon. Retrieved December 17, 2013.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Canada Rock for Kings of Leon. Retrieved February 3, 2015.
- ↑ "Chart Track: Week 20, 2014". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 11, 2014.
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- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Rock Airplay for Kings of Leon. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Adult Alternative Songs for Kings of Leon. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Alternative Songs for Kings of Leon. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Kings of Leon – Chart history" Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs for Kings of Leon. Retrieved June 4, 2014.
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External links
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