"Temple" is a song by American rock band Kings of Leon, issued as the third

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from the band's sixth studio 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

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'', while having given the parent album a middling rating, highlighted the song as being "the best thing

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written in five years".

Live performances

The band has performed the song on ''

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''.

Charts

Release history

References

External links

* {{Kings of Leon 2013 singles 2013 songs Kings of Leon songs RCA Records singles Songs written by Caleb Followill Songs written by Jared Followill Songs written by Matthew Followill Songs written by Nathan Followill