“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
“Scratches & Scars” distinguishes itself from anything uniformly felt, with highspeed-tunes in a catchy, crispy and charismatic way especially due to its discreet dramatic emotional dynamic.” UNCLE SALLYS MAGAZINE
“This their second album is a punchy and worthwhile punk rock racket. From the chugging single “Barriers” to the anthemic, hook ridden “Headgames” or “Red Lights Flash”, this is an album that pulls no punches from start to finish.” POWERPLAY MAGAZINE
“Straight in your face! Templeton Pek add fuel in the fire/take the next step after their first record and make the plaster chip off from the wall” SPIELE MAGAZINE
“Like a blend of the Satanic Surfers, Ten Foot Pole and Ignite. …great sounding guitars reminiscent of the swedish and californian punk from the mid nineties, while the felicitous vocal melodies are in the style of Zoli Teglas.” OX FANZINE
“‘Scratches and Scars’ is a nearly perfect, action packed thrill ride through the punk/hardcore/post hardcore genres that will keep listeners begging for more.” ALTER THE PRESS
“Despite the year having only just gotten underway, ‘Scratches & Scars’ is already looking to become a strong contender for the accolade of the best punk rock album of 2011″ ROOM THIRTEEN
“If you were in your teens appropriate language for what you listen to on ‘Scratches and Scars’ would go something like “OMFG…”. It is nothing short of a blistering album. These ripping chorus’s are memorable and every bit entertaining and will leave any listener with the satisfaction of wanting to hear another record already.” PUSHTOFIRE.COM
“If ever there was an album to break them into the big time this is it……and not only that, but they have written, recorded and produced it all themselves!” LIVE-MUSIC-SCENE
