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Simple Plan
- By Simple Plan
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Snappy pop punk doesn't warrant warning label.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that even though this album carries a "parental advisory warning" there's really nothing offensive to Simple Plan's self-titled LP besides one "f--k." Most of the songs do focus on modern teen issues of confusion, angst, and stormy relationships. However, the band is not especially angry, misogynistic, or self-destructive. The band comes off as a group of sensitive -- if not, dramatic -- guys who are just trying to get the transition from youth to adulthood right.
What's the story?
Simple Plan's self-titled third album is a blend of pop, punk, and '80s-style rock. There's a low-key tone even to the driving guitar riffs, which falls right in line with the LP's woeful subject matter. But don't be set for a downer of an album. Simple Plan is out to inspire, with songs like "When I'm Gone" ("It's like we're going through the motions of a scripted destiny/tell me where's our inspiration if life won't wait I guess it's up to me/No we won't waste another moment in this town").
Is it any good?
Simple Plan has created the unlikely combination of upbeat, dance-inspiring tunes that accompany songs about losing loves, dumping dysfunctional relationships, and navigating through life changes. It's easy to groove to and sing along to highly-charged songs like "Your Love is A Lie" ("You can tell me that there's nobody else (but I feel it)/You can tell me that you're home by yourself (but I see it)") and "Time to Say Goodbye" ("When you need someone to save you/when you think you're gonna drown/you just wrap your arms around me and pull me down") -- and celebrate ending a relationship.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about generations and how different each can be. The band covers this issue on their song, "Generation." Does it seem like every new generation has trouble fitting in with the rest of society? How do current events define each generation?
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Kid, 12 years old
April 27, 2011
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Best for tweens!
This is the best simple plan album ever. The only positive message is in "Save You" about never giving up.
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Great band, one iffy song...
I love their song, "I'm Just a Kid", but I went to listen to it on Youtube, and heard the full version, and I was appalled when I heard the f*ck. I think, not even just because of it being a swear word, heck would have been much better to use. Is there a filtered version I can download NON illegally? Like on Amazon? I love this song, and it isn't iffy for 12 if you don't listen to this one song, but I do wish they had just used heck or even hell.
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They Rock!
My 1st thought is that they don't need to be rated 12+, there's only 1 word in ''I'm Just A Kid''. And they really, REALLY rock.
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A must buy simple plan album
This was the best simple plan album. they said they say f**k in one of the song's but dont worry you csn buy the album that they do not say f**k in it.
awesome!! :)
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SHUT UP!!!!
I LUV THESE GUYS TOO!!!!
one of my fav songs is SHUT UP!!!!!)
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coolio
definatly a outstanding band gotta check them out...
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| Artist: | Simple Plan |
| Release date: | February 12, 2008 |
| Label: | Atlantic |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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