TEMPLES

After reviewing their cd, I noticed that they would play at The Botanique! At first I couldn't believe how much people there were already waiting for the concert to start and once they started there was no place anymore, moving was almost impossible. Another thing I noticed is how young these folks were and how retro their look and music really is! I felt like being back in 60's or the 70's. A lot of youngsters on the front row! The nice thing is that they sounded as good and as clean as on the album! Another thing I noticed is that almost everybody recognized all the songs and they only delivered one album! It's also incredible to see them play like pros while they only exist since 2012. I could only shoot during 3 songs and felt the heat of the fans, looking at me, it was bizarre and I felt like sucked into the groove! 'During 'Keep in the Dark' the clap your hands moment arrived and a first highlight came. Another one came with 'Shelter Song' & 'Mesmerise'. Their regular set was so fast over, that it was almost logic to get an encore! I think I've got it right by saying that they played every song of the album and a B-side...

It's clear that this band is only growing and will soon be too big for gigs like tonight! Thumbs up and see you next time in a bigger venue and with a new album! I think that I have already forgotten to mention that they sounded like the Beatles, which says enough, right?

click here for the review of Sun Structures

Filip VAN MUYLEM
31/03/2014