Simple Plan ( Deluxe Edition ) PA

Simple Plan | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 12, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Atlantic
• ASIN: B0011U50SA
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,640 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. When I'm Gone

2. Take My Hand

3. The End

4. Love Is A Lie

5. Save You

6. Generation

7. Time To Say Goodbye

8. I Can Wait Forever

9. Holding On

10. No Love

11. What If

12. Running Out Of Time Bonus Track

13. When I m Gone (Acoustic) Bonus

Editorial Reviews

Explicit Version Deluxe edition is in deluxe digipack packaging with enhanced CD/DVD combo, exclusive booklet with new photos, two bonus audio tracks, `Running Out Of Time' and 'When I'm Gone' acoustic, bonus DVD has tons of exclusive behind the scenes footage, the new SP documentary, the new video for 'When I'm Gone' and more! The enhanced CD in this version is your key to unlock the new Simple Plan concert footage online. The only way to get Simple Plan: Live In NYC show is by registering your limited edition Simple Plan CD! This self-titled release is a fearless, without-a-net excursion into dynamic music-making, taking what we love best about Simple Plan -- the unbridled energy, the ripping guitars, the hook-filled melodic sensibility -- and incorporating a slew of inventive sonic approaches. 2008.

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Acting their age, all for the better, August 20, 2008

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Selo (Sandy Spring, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Plan ( Deluxe Edition ) PA (Audio CD)

Well, well, well. It seems that, though they're famous for writing furious songs from the perspective of a 12-year-old, Simple Plan have achieved in this new album what no one thought possible: they have grown up into the almost-30-year-olds that they are, musically and lyrically. Those who are fond of their other albums can breathe a sigh of relief, because this is better than what they did before. No doubt that the preteens who once adored their work are now teenagers who will appreciate a more substantial CD. We saw glimpses of this on their last work but it has finally come full circle.

As others have probably noted, Simple Plan spent the first few years of their career writing songs in the voice of, and marketed at, preteens frustrated by authority and puberty (think "Perfect", "Grow Up", and "I'm Just A Kid"). Then, they focused more on loneliness and reflecting on the shallowness and confusion of society in general ("Crazy", "Untitled"). And on their self-titled album, they tackle bits of all that's gone before, but most importantly they are starting to act their age.

This CD is undeniably their best, though obviously hard to stack up to their last couple because it's pretty different. There are a lot of electronic sounds and synthesizers, but they are still outweighed by exasperated guitars and irresistible hooks. Even if they weren't always so worldly, Simple Plan can always write something catchy that will stick in your head. "Take My Hand" and "Generation" are good examples.

And the lyrics here are so much more sophisticated. Take the bitter "No Love", a tale of an abusive relationship, as one of the best examples: "Broken down like a mirror smashed to pieces / You learned the hard way to shut your mouth and smile". I, for one, didn't know the guys had it in them and I am thrilled to hear that they do. I'm a little annoyed that the uncensored versions of the songs are only on the special edition of this CD, but the bonus tracks are worth the extra few dollars (especially "Running Out Of Time" for a sound more reminiscent of their older songs).

So in the end, what we have here is a more mature and artistic--but no less thrilling or rocking--side of Simple Plan. It's easy to listen to this one over and over, and you may find yourself replaying a song to make sure that you heard what you thought you just did, because this transformation may be unexpected but I think it will be more than welcome.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Their best!, April 13, 2008

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Fernando Grillo Abdelnour (San José, Costa Rica) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Simple Plan ( Deluxe Edition ) PA (Audio CD)

Definitely their best album so far. Favorite songs: "When I'm Gone", "I Can Wait Forever" and "The End".

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!, March 16, 2008

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Marta R. Pinheiro (Salvador, BA, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Simple Plan ( Deluxe Edition ) PA (Audio CD)

Can't think good things enough to describe it. Of all their cds, and I own them ALL, this is really the best. I've seen the making of and they really tried to make it sound great, and they did. It's still Simple Plan, but they tried different sounds and beats and the result is unbelievable. It's a hundred percent worth it. And if you get a chance, go see them live!