Pop-punk practitioners rarely make it to a third album without declaring some sort of newfound sensibility -- they're going a little darker, say, or they're experimenting with a dancier sound. But Simple Plan stick to pretty familiar territory on album three, which maybe explains the unclever self-title: perhaps the plan for this one really is simple. The Montreal boys pound away at full speed here, cranking out a batch of short, frivolous songs that showcase Pierre Bouvier's nasal but weirdly appealing voice and one, "I Can Wait Forever," that seems to be rooted in real feeling. The whining hasn't let up (see "No Love" and "Generation"), but the fun hasn't either. Credit the producers: Timbaland's protégé Danja Hills pitches in, and so does Max Martin, a knob wizard known for shining up the songs of Kelly Clarkson and fellow Canadian Avril Lavigne.
Just up here, the sun is shining, its going to be a hot one today... Summer has arrived...life is good...This landed in my inbox just now and is the very first song of my day...At first listen I really liked the tune but as I watched/listened and understood the sentiment it really touched me...Sending much love and energy right at this moment to all those out there who have someone in their lif...
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| 1 When I'm Gone |
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| 2 Take My Hand |
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| 3 The End |
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| 4 Your Love Is A Lie |
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| 5 Save You |
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| 6 Generation |
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| 7 Time To Say Goodbye |
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| 8 I Can Wait Forever |
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| 9 Holding On |
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| 10 No Love |
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| 11 What If |
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