Hot Motion

Spend time with this album. I categorically promise you that it was leave you elated. And then press play again.

A stunning effort all-around, it is a pleasure to have Temples back, the prospect of where they can go from here is one of excitement and thrill.

It’s a solid statement that Temples are alive and kicking, drawing fresh inspo from the past without fading into it themselves.

For long term fans, Hot Motion is thankfully very Temples-like, yet it’s also brimming with new ideas and techniques.

Essentially, Hot Motion slots satisfyingly into a, now trilogy, of crafted growth that we can only hope will have continuous additions in years to come.

At the end of it all, 'Hot Motion' is an entertaining, if overly familiar, trip into 60s psychedelia. Played with a keen ear for melodies and warped soundscapes, they capture the era perfectly. There's just a feeling that maybe a tour off the beaten path could have rendered more rewarding results.

Temples are clearly skilled technicians; they probably could’ve produced this record in their sleep. What’s frustrating is that the project begins and ends at talent. These songs are hollow; you could listen to Hot Motion half a dozen times and feel nothing.

For a group with such a promising debut album, Temples should be chasing new musical avenues rather than emulating their existing discography. Hot Motion feels like a safe bet for a band too at ease with their music.