Culture
A Simple Plan
by Leslee Mullikin, SUNY Cortland, May 5, 2008
Simple Plan’s self-entitled album is a must listen for young adults everywhere. This once pop-rock, humorous lyrical, somewhat prankster of a band has found an edge in which they have reinvented themselves.
The past style of Simple Plan reflected a young, outgoing, and free teenage spirit. Their first album, No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls, was filled with songs of teenage immaturity and not wanting to grow up. Their first major single “I’d Do Anything,” was the story of unrequited teenage love. The song was followed up by “Addicted,” where there was an energetic guitar and drum beat that caught the listener’s attention. This time, however, the band emerges with sassy, angry, and, at times, heated lyrics. The band has also toyed with a few techno and R & B beats on the album.
While listening to the track, “When I’m Gone,” it sounds as if the boys from Simple Plan are about to start rapping because of the intro. And the lyrics reveal that the band is almost telling you not to forget about them because you will end up regretting it. This song is followed by “Your Love is a Lie,” where someone who grew up listening to Simple Plan would catch the slightest swear word because they are not used to hearing it from the guys. The band’s choice of language is a major reflection of their descent into adulthood because they use words that will catch the listener’s attention and pull them in for more. Anyone that was a fan of Simple Plan back in 2002 when they released their first album will probably listen to this album with a little hesitation but will end up loving it in the end.
The truth is that Simple Plan has done a magnificent job bringing themselves back into the music scene and right back into your stereo. I recommend this album to all but mainly to those who feel like venting some anger or are just in the mood to blow off some steam.
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