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Still Not Getting Any
- By Simple Plan
- Genre: Rock
Common Sense Media says
Adolescent rebel yell.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Simple Plan's honest and gently cynical lyrics seem to come from inside the adolescent brain.
What's the story?
In STILL NOT GETTING ANY, Simple Plan's very accessible punk-flavored pop seems to spring full-formed from inside the adolescent brain. Petulant but somehow good-natured, guitar-fueled tunes take on disillusionment, angst, eating disorders, angst, lost love, angst, cynicism, and a bit more angst, but without sounding all that miserable. Pierre Bouvier's in-your-face vocals and the band's crystal-clear instrumental arrangements get a lot of the credit, along with easily audible teen-anthem rebel-yell lyrics. High points are the marvelously expressive "Shut Up" and "Crazy" -- a song that addresses teen eating disorders with lyrics like "Tell me what's wrong with society/When everywhere I look I see/Young girls dying to be on TV/They won't stop till they've reached their dreams/Diet pills, surgery..."
Is it any good?
These guys can out-whine even your kids without sounding too annoying. Lyrics that express cynicism and touchy desperation (meaning most of the lyrics on this CD) are delivered with an infectious exuberance that's hard to dislike. Your younger teens will love the message, and you might actually enjoy the music on this winning album. In a cool blast of techno-ingenuity, the double-sided CD flips over to include a DVD -- also a lot of fun.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the subject of eating disorders, using "Crazy" as a starting point.
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ok for all ages
this is a great CD. It's not innapropriate. I guess there's a brief piece of language that some parents can find inapropriate (da**), but it's only in one song one time in the entire CD, I think it's suitable for everyone.
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I enjoyed this CD!
I loved the songs, very catchy. There are no language issues, except for the 4 letter word meaning the "world down under". Even that is used quite rarely.
This is definitely a good listen, and if you like the whole punk/rock aspect, go for it. Again, there are pretty much no issues on the whole CD. DVD feature is a total plus, and enjoyable!
Also Recommended: No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls by Simple Plan
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The music on this CD is great! And some of the songs talk about real, important issues and I think that is always good, at least to adults.
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Definately their best
I absolutely love this band and especially this album. Their previous album was (in a nutshell) just an expression of being a teenager. This one is much more detailed and deep. The main highlight is the song 'Crazy' an expression of how this world is going to h*ll. Which as we all know, it is. They are the perfect band for older children, (8+), especially if they are showing signs of a form of clinical depression, this will read their minds from beginning to end and is just a delight to listen to.
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Awesome
I love Simple Plan. I love this cd. Its so really and relatable. This cd is great anger management also. This band is awesome.
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wicked kewl music
i LOVE simple plan,and this cd is defintily thier best,parents thier is a "d*amn" on "Crazy",but thier is little else to worry about
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13+?
Why is this 13+, there is no swearing of any kind. This is one of the cleanest albums ive ever heard. This is definatly 8-9+
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Liked it very much
I love simple plan. They're one of my favorite bands. There's not much that parents of younger children (when i say that, I mean under 10) should worry about in this CD. I'd say this CD is for ages 7+.
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Each song is different for a change
In the past some of Simple Plan's songs have jus all sounded the same. That's what I was iffy about when I got the CD. But each song is unique. It's a great message and great melodies! I'm always finding myself singing the songs to myself in my head or even out loud!
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| Artist: | Simple Plan |
| Release date: | October 26, 2004 |
| Label: | Lava |
| Genre: | Rock |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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