{{Short description|2014 studio album by Temples}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox album | name = Sun Structures | type = studio | artist = Temples | cover = Temples - Sun Structures.png | released = {{Start date|2014|2|5|df=y}} | recorded = | studio = Pyramid (Kettering, England) | genre = <!-- Do not add unsourced genres -->* Neo-psychedelia<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.heavenlyrecordings.com/news/2014/11/temples-sun-structures-is-rough-trade-shops-album-of-the-year/|title= Temples 'Sun Structures' is Rough Trade Shops Album of The Year|date= 14 November 2014|publisher= Heavenly Recordings|access-date= 8 October 2016|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20150211171538/http://heavenlyrecordings.com/news/2014/11/temples-sun-structures-is-rough-trade-shops-album-of-the-year/|archive-date= 11 February 2015}}</ref> * {{nowrap|psychedelic pop}}<ref name="allm"/> | length = {{Duration|m=52|s=48}} | label = Heavenly | producer = James Bagshaw | next_title = Volcano | next_year = 2017 }} {{Music ratings | ADM = 7.0/10<ref>{{cite web |url=http://anydecentmusic.com/review/6126/Temples-Sun-Structures.aspx |title=Sun Structures by Temples reviews |website=AnyDecentMusic? |access-date=19 December 2019}}</ref> | MC = 72/100<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/music/sun-structures/temples |title=Reviews for Sun Structures by Temples |website=Metacritic |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> | rev1 = AllMusic | rev1score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="allm">{{cite web |last=Sendra |first=Tim |url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/sun-structures-mw0002602832 |title=Sun Structures – Temples |website=AllMusic |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> | rev2 = ''Exclaim!'' | rev2score = 9/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Edwards |first=Michael |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/temples-sun_structures |title=Temples: Sun Structures |magazine=Exclaim! |date=7 February 2014 |access-date=3 November 2018}}</ref> | rev3 = ''Financial Times'' | rev3score = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Hunter-Tilney |first=Ludovic |url=https://www.ft.com/content/8f36d524-8ebd-11e3-98c6-00144feab7de |title=Temples: Sun Structures |newspaper=Financial Times |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=8 May 2019 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> | rev4 = ''The Guardian'' | rev4score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Jonze |first=Tim |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/feb/06/temples-sun-structures-review |title=Temples: Sun Structures – review |newspaper=The Guardian |date=6 February 2014 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> | rev5 = ''The Independent'' | rev5score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite news |last=Gill |first=Andy |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-sun-kil-moon-tinariwen-temples-sunn-o-katy-b-serge-gainsbourg-9112193.html |title=Album reviews: Sun Kil Moon, Tinariwen, Temples, Sunn O))), Katy B, Serge Gainsbourg |newspaper=The Independent |date=8 February 2014 |access-date=15 February 2014 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220525/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/album-reviews-sun-kil-moon-tinariwen-temples-sunn-o-katy-b-serge-gainsbourg-9112193.html |archive-date=25 May 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> | rev6 = ''NME'' | rev6score = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Beaumont |first=Mark |author-link=Mark Beaumont (journalist) |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/temples/15088 |title=Temples – 'Sun Structures' |magazine=NME |date=7 February 2014 |access-date=15 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805101306/http://www.nme.com/reviews/temples/15088 |archive-date=5 August 2015}}</ref> | rev7 = ''Pitchfork'' | rev7score = 5.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Greene |first=Jayson |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/18955-temples-sun-structures/ |title=Temples: Sun Structures |website=Pitchfork |date=12 February 2014 |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> | rev8 = ''Q'' | rev8score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Temples: Sun Structures |magazine=Q |issue=332 |date=March 2014 |page=109}}</ref> | rev9 = ''Rolling Stone'' | rev9score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Dolan |first=Jon |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/sun-structures-20140211 |title=Sun Structures |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=11 February 2014 |access-date=15 February 2014 |url-access=limited |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221091831/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/sun-structures-20140211 |archive-date=21 February 2014 |url-status=live}}</ref> | rev10 = ''Uncut'' | rev10score = 8/10<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Temples: Sun Structures |magazine=Uncut |issue=202 |date=March 2014 |page=83}}</ref> }}
'''''Sun Structures''''' is the debut studio album by English rock band Temples, released on 5 February 2014 by Heavenly Recordings. The building shown on the album cover is the Rushton Triangular Lodge near Rushton, Northamptonshire. The song "Keep in the Dark" is played over the closing credits to the 2015 thriller film ''The Gift''.
==Singles== "Shelter Song" was sent to US modern rock radio by Fat Possum Records on 15 April 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |title=Future Releases on Alternative Radio Stations |publisher=All Access Music Group |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140713212901/http://www.allaccess.com/alternative/future-releases |archive-date=13 July 2014}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = ''Sun Structures'' – standard edition | total_length = 52:48
| title1 = Shelter Song | lyrics1 = James Bagshaw | length1 = 3:10
| title2 = Sun Structures | lyrics2 = Thomas Walmsley | length2 = 5:12
| title3 = The Golden Throne | lyrics3 = Bagshaw | length3 = 4:10
| title4 = Keep in the Dark | lyrics4 = Walmsley | length4 = 4:36
| title5 = Mesmerise | lyrics5 = Bagshaw | length5 = 3:42
| title6 = Move with the Season | lyrics6 = {{hlist|Bagshaw|Walmsley}} | length6 = 5:10
| title7 = Colours to Life | lyrics7 = {{hlist|Bagshaw|Walmsley}} | length7 = 5:11
| title8 = A Question Isn't Answered | lyrics8 = {{hlist|Bagshaw|Walmsley}} | length8 = 5:11
| title9 = The Guesser | lyrics9 = Bagshaw | length9 = 4:06
| title10 = Test of Time | lyrics10 = Bagshaw | length10 = 3:53
| title11 = Sand Dance | lyrics11 = Walmsley | length11 = 6:31
| title12 = Fragment's Light | lyrics12 = {{hlist|Bagshaw|Walmsley}} | length12 = 1:57 }}
{{Track listing | headline = ''Sun Structures'' – Japanese edition bonus tracks<ref name="japan">{{cite web |url=http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_Temples_000000000531537/item_Sun-Structures_5620861 |title=Sun Structures : Temples |publisher=HMV Japan |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref>
| title13 = Shelter Song | note13 = Society Remix | length13 = 3:09
| title14 = Mesmerise | note14 = Time and Space Machine Remix | length14 = 7:33 }}
{{Track listing | headline = ''Sun Structures'' – iTunes Store deluxe edition bonus tracks<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sun-structures-deluxe-version/id803231160 |title=Sun Structures (Deluxe Version) by Temples |website=iTunes Store |location=United Kingdom |access-date=15 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140617081752/https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sun-structures-deluxe-version/id803231160 |archive-date=17 June 2014}}</ref>
| title13 = Shelter Song | note13 = Jagwar Ma Jono's Wrong Mix | length13 = 5:26
| title14 = Shelter Song | note14 = Justin Robertson's Deadstock 33s Remix | length14 = 6:21
| title15 = Mesmerise | note15 = Time and Space Machine Remix | length15 = 7:33
| title16 = Shelter Song | note16 = Society Remix | length16 = 3:09 }}
==Personnel== '''Temples''' * James Bagshaw * Thomas Walmsley * Adam Smith * Samuel Toms
'''Technical''' * James Bagshaw – production (all tracks); mixing (tracks 1, 12) * Claudius Mittendorfer – mixing (tracks 2–11) * Noel Summerville – mastering
'''Artwork''' * Abbie Stephens – artwork, photography * Zoë Maxwell – artwork, photography * Thomas Caslin – design, layout
==Charts== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" |+ Chart performance for "Sun Structures" ! scope="col"| Chart (2014) ! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position |- ! scope="row"| Australian Albums (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/44949/chartifacts---tuesday-18th-february-2014 |title=Chartifacts – Tuesday 18th February 2014 |publisher=Australian Recording Industry Association |access-date=24 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141205001951/http://www.ariacharts.com.au/news/44949/chartifacts---tuesday-18th-february-2014 |archive-date=5 December 2014}}</ref> | align="center"| 55 |- {{album chart|Austria|69|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|Flanders|80|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|Wallonia|58|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|Netherlands|36|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|France|66|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|Germany|47|id=232451|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=17 January 2024}} |- {{album chart|Ireland|69|year=2014|week=7|rowheader=true|access-date=17 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|IrelandIndependent|10|year=2014|week=7|rowheader=true|access-date=15 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|Scotland|17|date=20140222|rowheader=true|access-date=17 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|Switzerland|24|artist=Temples|album=Sun Structures|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|UK2|7|date=20140222|rowheader=true|access-date=17 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|UKIndependent|2|date=20140222|rowheader=true|access-date=17 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|Billboard200|163|artist=Temples|rowheader=true|access-date=27 February 2014}} |- {{album chart|BillboardHeatseekers|4|artist=Temples|rowheader=true|access-date=17 January 2024}} |- {{album chart|BillboardIndependent|31|artist=Temples|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|BillboardRock|44|artist=Temples|rowheader=true|access-date=24 March 2014}} |- {{album chart|BillboardTastemaker|21|artist=Temples|rowheader=true|access-date=17 January 2024}} |}
==Release history== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |+ Release history for ''Sun Structure'' ! scope="col"| Region ! scope="col"| Date ! scope="col"| Label ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- ! scope="row"| Japan | 5 February 2014 | Hostess | align="center"| <ref name="japan"/> |- ! scope="row"| Australia | rowspan="2"| 7 February 2014 | [[PIAS Recordings|[PIAS] Australia]] | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://mushroompromotions.com/bios/album-bio-temples-sun-structures-heavenly-recordings-pias-australia/ |title=ALBUM BIO: Temples – Sun Structures [Heavenly Recordings / [PIAS] Australia] (Out Friday, 7 February 2014) |publisher=Mushroom Promotions |access-date=24 March 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202054655/http://mushroompromotions.com/bios/album-bio-temples-sun-structures-heavenly-recordings-pias-australia/ |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| Ireland | rowspan="2"| Heavenly | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.towerrecords.ie/product/Temples_Sun_Structures/605166 |title=Temples – Sun Structures |publisher=Tower Records Ireland |access-date=15 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202204115/http://www.towerrecords.ie/product/Temples_Sun_Structures/605166 |archive-date=2 February 2017}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| United Kingdom | rowspan="2"| 10 February 2014 | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://heavenlyrecordings.com/records/2013/11/hvnlp100-temples-sun-structures/ |title=HVNLP100 Temples 'Sun Structures' |publisher=Heavenly Recordings |date=19 November 2013 |access-date=11 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209050612/http://heavenlyrecordings.com/records/2013/11/hvnlp100-temples-sun-structures/ |archive-date=9 February 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| France | [[Cooperative Music|[PIAS] Cooperative]] | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=http://musique.fnac.com/a6693919/Temples-Sun-structures-CD-album |title=Sun structures – Temples |language=fr |publisher=Fnac |access-date=15 February 2014}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| United States | 11 February 2014 | Fat Possum | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://store.fatpossum.com/products/sun-structures |title=Temples – Sun Structures |publisher=Fat Possum Records |access-date=8 September 2017}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| Germany | 14 February 2014 | [PIAS] Cooperative | align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.de/Sun-Structures-Temples/dp/B00GPOTS3U |title=Sun Structures: Temples |website=Amazon |language=de |location=Germany |access-date=11 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213045427/https://www.amazon.de/Sun-Structures-Temples/dp/B00GPOTS3U |archive-date=13 December 2014}}</ref> |}
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