"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.
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. 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".
Live performances The band has performed the song on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and Saturday Night Live.
Charts Chart (2013–14) Peakposition UK Singles (The Official Charts Company) 153
Release history Region Date Format Label United States October 14, 2013 Active rock radio RCA Records Adult album alternative radio October 15, 2013 Modern rock radio United Kingdom April 7, 2014 Contemporary hit radio
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