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
What Are You Waiting For
Templeton Pek Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
While we all take to the skies
Know that we can’t stray from the lights
Watch wide awake, we head out
To this fight with nothing more than what we came with
Nothing more than what we had
All of the times that we waited for
Wait for the time to align and
Slow down for nothing
Close to the wires
So close that this desires in disguise
And while the fire it rips through inside
Watch wide awake, we head out
To this fight with nothing more than what we came with
Nothing more than what we had
All of the times that we waited for
Built up the chance to define us
Wait for the time to align and
Slow down for nothing
All of the times that we waited for
Look to the skies for a sign and
Wait for the call to collide and
Slow down for nothing
It’s time to bend or break now
To chase this, is to crave this
It’s more than the call as the pain hits home
Won’t let these beggars choose our fate
As they waste it, we embrace this
It’s more than us all as the pain hits home
Can’t let these beggars choose our fate
All of the times that we waited for
Built up the chance to define us
Wait for the time to align and
Slow down for nothing
All of the times that we waited for
Look to the skies for a sign and
Wait for the call to collide and
Slow Down For Nothing
The lyrics to Templeton Pek's "What Are You Waiting For" seems to be an anthem-like call to action. It's a rallying cry for individuals to break through conformity and take control of their lives. The song's message is about embracing the unknown and facing challenges with nothing more than one's inner strength and resilience. The lyrics emphasize the importance of not slowing down for anything or anyone, especially when it comes to chasing a dream or a passion.
The lines "breakthrough the lines, while we all take to the skies" suggest the idea of breaking free from societal norms and expectations, while also soaring to new heights. The reference to "nothing more than what we came with" emphasizes the idea of not relying on external factors for success but instead relying on one's innate abilities and determination. The repeated reference to waiting for the "time to align" and "look to the skies for a sign" highlights the concept of timing and trusting the universe to guide one's path.
Line by Line Meaning
Break through the lines
Push beyond the boundaries that hold us back.
While we all take to the skies
While we strive for something greater.
Know that we can’t stray from the lights
Understand that we need guidance to succeed.
Watch wide awake, we head out
Stay alert and focused as we venture forward.
To this fight with nothing more than what we came with
Enter the battle armed only with our existing strengths.
Nothing more than what we had
We can't rely on anything new or outside of ourselves.
All of the times that we waited for
The waiting and anticipation we've experienced.
Built up the chance to define us
Have given us a chance to determine who we are.
Wait for the time to align and
Wait for circumstances to come together in our favor.
Slow down for nothing
Don't let anything hinder our progress.
Close to the wires
We are dangerously close to the edge.
So close that this desires in disguise
We are so close that our wants and needs are disguised as one.
And while the fire it rips through inside
Our passion burns intensely and powerfully within us.
Look to the skies for a sign and
Search for guidance from the world around us.
Wait for the call to collide and
Wait for the opportunity to come together and make a difference.
It’s time to bend or break now
We must either endure or give up completely.
To chase this, is to crave this
Pursuing our passion is driven by our insatiable desire.
It’s more than the call as the pain hits home
We realize that our goals are about more than just following our desires.
Won’t let these beggars choose our fate
We won't allow others to determine our future.
As they waste it, we embrace this
While others may squander opportunities, we seize them.
It’s more than us all as the pain hits home
As we experience obstacles, we learn that this is about more than just 'us'.
Can’t let these beggars choose our fate
We refuse to allow others, who don't share our values or goals, to determine where we go in life.
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Scyllless
That sounds good! Props to this Band.
@themorningchorus
Awesome song! nice work!
@izum77
WOW this at Centruy Media!!!! Interesting ^_^
@destroidvideo
Great song! I like it :)
@D0ffy
Pretty good.
@lilv593
Well said dude.
@PsychoKiller4lif3
I Like The Song Nothing Wrong With This Band Sounds Pretty Good Too
@hellwingz
Feels like one of the songs in NFS U2
@GKBclarinett
It is nice.
@pressnothingandwatch
I'm waiting for good music