The band comments: "We are beyond excited to finally announce the release of our brand new album "Signs." Predominantly recorded last year in New York USA with Producer Shep Goodman (Four Years Strong, Bayside), and also featuring two tracks from our UK sessions with Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers, INME). It's a collection of songs that we feel perfectly represents our sound and us for both familiar ears to the band and new audiences alike."
"Signs" will immediately resonate with people that are no strangers with TEMPLETON PEK's sound. Comparisons can and will be drawn to the likes of Rise Against, Funeral For A Friend, Story Of The Year, or even the early days of the Foo Fighters galvanized with influences from the 90's Fat Wreck and So-Cal movements. The new album is a blatant in-your-face display of TEMPLETON PEK's confidence in their art and their unapologetic belief in what they do.
TEMPLETON PEK spent the summer of 2011 supporting USA giants Rise Against across Europe and appearing alongside Good Charlotte and Bullet for My Valentine at major festivals. The band signed to Century Media Records and headed into Modern World Studios with producer Greg Haver (Manic Street Preachers /Bullet For My Valentine) to create their EP "Slow Down For Nothing" which was released in 2012 and was supported with live dates alongside SUM 41 and Four Year Strong.
The band has already debuted the single "What Are You Waiting For" from this EP. To listen to the track, head over to Century Media's official YouTube: http://youtu.be/ANx6gk8ZmPk
Fans can expect touring in support of the album in 2013 and beyond. Some European summer festival appearances have also been announced. So stay tuned, full touring schedule announcement coming soon!
Background:
Since this industrious unit’s inception back in early 2008, TEMPLETON PEK have certainly made a name for themselves as a seasoned touring outfit, racking up impressive supports with the likes of Mindless Self Indulgence, Pennywise, Bad Religion, Rise Against, Funeral For A Friend, Killswitch Engage, Taking Back Sunday, No Use For A Name, All Time Low, Zebrahead, Millencolin and Story Of The Year. In a little over two years, they’ve bagged arena shows on Taste Of Chaos and Give It A Name Tours and relentlessly headlined shows throughout the UK and Europe. Last year they also toured with Epitaph’s Welsh crew The Blackout, spanning the depths of Luxembourg, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Rep, Switzerland and Belgium.
TEMPLETON PEK’s debut album “No Association”, unleashed during the winter of 2008, garnered much critical acclaim, gathering famous fans along the way including Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) quoting the album as “an excellent album…razor sharp nuggets.” The band also enjoyed expansive media coverage from the likes of MTV2, Scuzz, Kerrang! Radio, XFM, BBC 6music, Rocksound, Big Cheese, SLAM! and Kerrang! Magazine.
The band’s eagerly awaited second album, “Scratches & Scars” raised the bar both musically and lyrically. With driving rhythms and almost effortlessly woven punk-rock melodies, the three-piece have produced an album of boundless sincerity packed with punchy riffs and peppered with alluring hooks, all set against a modern-day backdrop. From the anthemic and fiercely rhythmic first single “Barriers” which racked up Record Of The Week on Kerrang! Radio, to the bone crushing melodic hardcore beatings of “Made To Waste”, through to the innovate dynamism and astute guile of “Red_Lights_Flash” (which is also featured on the Colin McCrae: Dirt 2 game soundtrack alongside the likes of Biffy Clyro, Queens Of the Stone Age and You Me At Six), “Scratches & Scars” is a clear statement of intent fuelled by a candid and earnest driving DIY ethos. Recorded, written and produced solely by the band, it’s evident that the progressive trio are not manufactured, are not dictated to for how they should sound, and strive with integrity towards uncharted pathways.
“Slow Down For Nothing” (EP):
Signs: The first song we wrote post “Scratches & Scars” sessions. A great summary of the band with cross sections of different styles which gives a good taste of what we are about. Theme-wise; The song is about looking forward and not clinging to the past, a theme that resonates throughout this EP, as we feel it’s a real transition for us.
What Are You Waiting For: We knew straight away that this song would work well with real strings. It turned out better than we expected, very epic. For us this is the most radio friendly song on the EP, and again has quite a few styles in there including an uplifting middle eight. This song is about having patience and picking your battles to win the war. Sometimes you need to lose to win.
Clarity: A powerful anthem of taking control of your own destiny and moving onwards beyond doubt, this song translates great live.
Call To Disarm: A strong opening riff and pacey feel with a nice breakdown section before unleashing to the end. This song is about making your own luck and not waiting or relying on someone to do your work for you.
Conflict In Memory: This song is about how different people percieve the same thing. Everyone’s recollections are their own. A very anthemic chorus breaks up a viscious verse accompanied by some haunting strings.
"Scratches & Scars" Reviews:
"Scratches & Scars sways between earnest mid-pacers and fired up, faster numbers that spring forth with a cross to bear and a point to prove." KERRANG! MAGAZINE
"A high-octane affair rammed to the gills with soaring vocal melodies, unshakeable choruses and relentless energy...Templeton Pek are proving one of Britain's brightest prospects. Don't let this pass you by. " METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE
"All punk rock spirit and modern rock heft, these meaty tunes are destined to inspire a million raised fists and bursting lungs." ROCK SOUND MAGAZINE
"Arguably seen as the UK's answer to US punk bands Green Day and Sum 41...Templeton Pek have some amazingly catchy tunes.... energetic, melodic punk music that works well and they deserve a lot more recognition." BIG CHEESE MAGAZINE
Wake Me Up
Templeton Pek Lyrics
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Raise the walls and self destruct.
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left.
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in
Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
The lyrics of Templeton Pek's "Wake Me Up" is about the frustration and hopelessness of a deteriorating situation. The song begins with the lines "Waste the best you never had in slow motion, Raise the walls and self-destruct," referring to the futility of one's efforts as they watch their life crumble before their eyes. The phrase "On these fault lines, crawl from cracks we never made, where's your lifeline?" gives the impression of an earthquake and the questioning of the existence of a responder, as the character feels helpless and stranded. The chorus goes: "Can you please wake me up when this is over? Before the skies burn, Can you please wake me up when this is over? Before the skies burn out," expressing a feeling of being stuck in the midst of the chaos, hoping to be woken up to a better future.
The second verse focuses on the idea of trying to feel alive, though the struggle leads to disappointment. The character is "Sick to death that you're still awake" as they continue to face the same problem without any solution in sight. The line "Abandon hope in another glass and watch the lights fade" could refer to turning to alcohol to numb the pain, but ultimately leading to isolation and depression. In the bridge, there's a sense of urgency, as "this future is closing" and "your hope is draining faster." The repetition of the line "Please wake me up when this is over before the skies burn" emphasizes that the character is desperately seeking an escape from their current reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Waste the best you never had in slow motion
You're wasting your potential by not taking action and watching life pass you by
Raise the walls and self destruct
You're building up emotional barriers and causing your own downfall
On these faultines
You're living on the edge and taking risks that could lead to failure
Crawl from cracks we never made
You're struggling to overcome obstacles that you didn't create
Where's your lifeline
You're searching for guidance and support to help you through tough times
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all
You're physically and emotionally scarred from the difficulties you've faced
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
You're asking for someone to help you through the tough times before everything falls apart
Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
You're craving excitement and adventure to feel truly alive
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
You're giving up on finding happiness in temporary pleasures and watching life lose its brightness
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left.
You're tired of living with the pain and anxiety of life, trying to cope by taking deep breaths to clear your mind
When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in
You feel like everything is falling apart and you're losing hope for a better future
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
You're desperately seeking help to make it through the tough times before it's too late
Contributed by Isabelle F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. Auto
Waste the best you never had in slow motion
Raise the walls and self destruct
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in
Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Drift mania confirmed~
Einfallsnudel
This guys are live much better than on Youtube. They did a great job on the "Rocco del Schlacko" festival in germany :)
Sam Accou
Well as a metalhead, I must say, this song is f*ckin awesome!
Alex Belcsak
1:17 those guitar skills... magic ...
Danny Bailey
I can vouch that the current drummer has bags of talent. Been in bands with him in the past and is an amazing session player. Can't say I'm a massive fan of the music.
Mr. Auto
Waste the best you never had in slow motion
Raise the walls and self destruct
On these faultines
Crawl from cracks we never made
Where's you lifeline
The shaking hands and broken skin of this all
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Face the hunger to feel alive
As this thirst craves
Abandon hope in another glass
And watch the lights fade
Sick to death that you're still awake
I'll keep this one line
Breathing out just to clear this taste
It's all that's left
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
When everything is gone and defaulted
Lost where we belong and faded
This future is closing
Your hope is draining faster
This future is closing in
Please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn
Can you please wake me up when this is over
Before the skies burn out
Drift mania confirmed~
jay bird
fucking love this song! can't wait for the album guys!
Marco Santos
Awesome song !!
Apollymia Parthenopaeus
I love this song. It helped me understand who i was
Javed Rehman
This is pretty good, the album great too, you should check out their other songs as well. Give it a go!
Charlie Goertzen
ill give them props as soon as i hear something that is not a regurgitation of past winners