Back in June English psych-rockers Temples made their return to New York to play a sold out show at Music Hall of Williamsburg. The stop came in between summer festival dates in June, and as a victory lap for their terrific debut album Sun Structures (released by Fat Possum)
Shamefully this was my first time seeing them perform since they played Bowery Ballroom back in 2013 (man, time just flies on by). The group sounded good during that performance, but the Temples I was currently seeing was a tighter, groovier bunch, who had the capacity crowd eager to bop along and sing back every word. These guys had become rock stars, practically overnight.
The night was full of the wonders of Sun Structures, as well as a few new songs, such as “Volcano / Saviour” and “Henry’s Cake.” The new stuff seemed fully realized and ready to go, making me excited at the prospect of new record, possibly by next year.
Find some photos from the show, along with the setlist, posted below.
Setlist:
1. Sun Structures
2. A Question Isn’t Answered
3. The Golden Throne
4. Volcano / Saviour
5. Colours to Life
6. Ankh
7. Henry’s Cake
8. Keep in the Dark
9. Sand Dance
10. Shelter Song
Encore:
11. Fragment’s Light
12. Mesmerise
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