Simple Plan returns to music store shelves with its self-titled, third album, which showcases the platinum pop-punk group’s desire to get rid of its teen-angst stereotype and its talent.
With new producers, who worked in different musical genres, the album, “Simple Plan,” is more mature and upbeat. Mixing its rock from “Still Not Getting Any…” (the title of their second album) with piano and hip-hop-influence, Simple Plan releases a new sound that may turn off its original fan base.
However, if you give the album a few careful listens, you’ll acquire a taste for the new style. “When I’m Gone,” the CD’s first single, is TRL-friendly but it does the band justice: It’s catchy.
The lyrics represent Simple Plan and, because it will appeal to many music fans, it should sell lots of CDs.
It may seem more appropriate for bands including Panic at the Disco to sing about teenage problems, including relationships and drama, but Simple Plan pulls it off.
While the lyrics may sound similar to its older CDs, it doesn’t take away from Simple Plan’s new style, which becomes addictive by the sixth or seventh song.
Whether the addiction is fueled by songs with R’B flavor, my connection to the emotional lyrics or my hope for the post-Blink-182 pop-punk genre, my feelings for this album are nothing but positive.
Simple Plan took a lot of new directions to give the band a new name, look and style.
This album has done enough for me to stop categorizing Simple Plan as another emo-poser band.
Instead of following high-tempo, NOFX-punk sounds, it creates its own upbeat music.
If you’re looking for more original Simple Plan, don’t be discouraged. Frontman Pierre Bouvier included songs such as “The End” and “Time To Say Goodbye” to please old fans, although his goal was to open new doors for new fans.
“New Love” describes a new Simple Plan that is eager to continue this direction for the next album – and I look forward to it.
There is no repetition, as each song sounds unique in its own way. “Take My Hand” has a fast tempo, while “Save You” is slower with piano infusion.
Click to hear the lead singer talk about “Take my Hand” .
My 12-year-old cousin, who enjoyed older songs such as “I’m Just a Kid,” will shy away from songs like “Holding On.” It is clear that Simple Plan has grown up.
Click to hear Chuck from Simple Plan talk about “Holding On” .
The group’s new CD is worthy of being added to your CD or iTunes collection.
Although not revolutionary, Simple Plan offers quality songs with a fresh sound for pop-punk.
Watch out Mark Hoppus .
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