The spotlight was on Australian indie band The Temper Trap during half-time at the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne today. Following the public criticism of last year’s act – Meatloaf – the honchos at the AFL decided to go with local talent for this year’s entertainment, and The Temper Trap got the nod.
The band performed 3 tracks: Trembling Hands from this year’s self-titled release, along with Drum Song and Sweet Disposition from their 2009 album Conditions.
Social media went wild during the half-time break, with everyone giving their 2 cents worth on the performance. The overall opinion seems to be that they were better than Meatloaf, but not everyone was impressed.
Watch: The Temper Trap AFL Grand Final 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xA7eXfud67g
Mixed Response for The Temper Trap at the AFL Grand Final
Ponchos at the ready at MCG Melbourne for the Grand Final. Temper Trap ht entertainment. Good show ALF. #AFLGF
— Alan Milton (@alanmilton) September 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/Jane_L_Kennedy/status/251922248871579648
Temper Trap. Nothing gets me pumped for an aggressive sports contest like an indie band with a mini choir behind them. #AFLGF
— Nick Cody (@TheNickCody) September 29, 2012
https://twitter.com/gordyforman/status/251922851668586496
https://twitter.com/postboxadam/status/251922728855158784
https://twitter.com/AusJDBieber/status/251925005741469697
https://twitter.com/liamwoah/status/251923648716365824
https://twitter.com/NickMech/status/251925981881831425
https://twitter.com/FanPerspective/status/251926593063231488
https://twitter.com/benvolio24/status/251926803604705280
https://twitter.com/feed_the_chooks/status/251923481929850881
why is everyone expressing their love for temper trap
— wendy (@ljpwinchester) September 29, 2012
@sleeth_melinda yeah, warm up my are, he has more talent in his little finger than the entire membership of Temper Trap.
— #ChangeTheNation ?️? (@concessation) September 29, 2012
