Still Not Getting Any...
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| Studio album by Simple Plan | ||
| Released | October 26, 2004 | |
| Recorded | 2004 | |
| Genre | Pop rock | |
| Length | 38:22 | |
| Language(s) | English | |
| Label | Lava | |
| Producer(s) | Bob Rock | |
| Simple Plan chronology | ||
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| No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls (2002) |
Still Not Getting Any... (2004) |
MTV: Hard Rock Live (2005) |
Still Not Getting Any... is the second album by Simple Plan. It was released on October 26, 2004.
Contents |
[edit] Track listing
- "Shut Up!" – 3:03
- "Welcome to My Life" – 3:29
- "Perfect World" – 3:53
- "Thank You" – 2:55
- "Me Against the World" – 3:14
- "Crazy" – 3:38
- "Jump" – 3:11
- "Everytime" – 4:03
- "Promise" – 3:34
- "One" – 3:22
- "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me)" – 4:00
[edit] Charts
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 2004 | "Welcome to My Life" | Billboard Hot 100 | 40 |
| 2004 | "Welcome to My Life" | Top 40 Mainstream | 11 |
| 2004 | "Welcome to My Life" | Top 40 Tracks | 21 |
| 2004 | "Shut Up!" | Billboard Hot 100 | 99 |
| 2004 | "Untitled" | Billboard Hot 100 | 49 |
| 2004 | "Crazy" | Billboard Hot 100 | Failed to Chart |
[edit] Description
While keeping with their style of downbeat lyrics matched to upbeat music, Simple Plan has managed to produce an album which moderately transcends the standard pop-punk genre. Although many of the tracks on this CD still carry the feeling of teen angst that was probably most noticeable in the song "I'm Just a Kid" from the first album No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls, the general slant of this album tends toward slightly deeper and more mature lyrical themes, as well as a more mainstream sound that edges away from the pure punk-pop/rock style of their last album. Many of the tracks on the album can have various lyrical interpretations, depending on the listener.
Track 1 - "Shut Up", is a prime example of different lyrical interpretations. While some reviews have categorized this song as what a teenager might be thinking while being lectured by his parents, the band's site SimplePlan.com infers that the song is actually a response to critics. See the Simple Plan main article.
Track 2 - "Welcome to My Life" is another example of the band's staple of depressive lyrics mixed with a catchy tune, although the general pace of the song is slower than most of the music on this album.
Track 3 - "Perfect World" is usually interpreted as a breakup song, and with lyrics like "I’m still here waiting for you / I’m lost when you’re not around / I need to hold on to you / I just can’t let you go", this seems to be a fairly accurate account of the song's meaning. However, on the DVD video for the album, the song is revealed to be a reference to the death of a loved one. This subtle, more adult attitude about life shows up in many of the tracks on the CD.
Track 4 - "Thank You" is a fairly straightforward breakup-style song that indicates a betrayal on the part of a former friend. The fast-paced, frenetic tempo indicates the influence of early 90's melodic punk bands. The song, although good, actually seems to be one of the weaker entries, content-wise, compared to most of the other tracks.
Track 5 - "Me Against the World" is the first track on the CD to really break the punk-pop/rock mold that many associate with Simple Plan. With a strong beat and fighting lyrics, it falls better into the alternative/semi-heavy rock area, and manages to hold up well against more mainstream rock. The song's main focus tends toward lone hero imagery, where the single character is forced to stand on his own.
Track 6 - "Crazy" presents a more socially-conscious image for the band, a throwback to Reset, the predecessor to Simple Plan. With lyrics that seem to lament the state of modern society, and asking the listener to "Open your eyes" and "See that something is wrong", "Crazy" brings a much more mature, adult perspective to the album.
Track 7 - "Jump" is a fast-paced, concert style song that, although being rather simple and juvenile in content, still holds up on its own as an enjoyable entry in the list. However, a darker side of the lyrics can be interpreted as referring to a suicide wish. This double meaning, while somewhat disturbing, is a good example of how the band is able to insert deeper meaning for some listeners, while keeping a fun, upbeat style in order to satisfy others.
Track 8 - "Everytime" is yet another example of the Simple Plan's music maturing, moving away from the rebellious teenager style of No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls. Dipping deeper into the band's pop influences, this slower song explores memories of better times that have slid into the past, lamenting the lack of meaning in the main character's present life. The feelings evoked are more those of love and devotion, rather than a one-night stand or a childish fling.
Track 9 - "Promise" goes along with "Everytime", in that it seems to describe a more mature relationship, although the lyrical interpretation could still be pushed toward a high school-esque teenage breakup. Music-wise, the song is fast and upbeat, like most of Simple Plan's songs, and the style fits well with the song's message of things getting better, rather than the downbeat lyrics of No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls.
Track 10 - "One" seems to highlight the less punk-pop/rock oriented trend of the album, with shiver-inducing lyrics and epic strings backing up the bass-driven mainline. The song paints a picture of the lower, unloved tiers of society, while showing the unity of the underdogs and the power of the common person against "The Man". The song may not appeal to a wide demographic, music-wise, but seemingly anyone can relate in some way to the lyrics, making this a powerful entry into the list.
Track 11 - "Untitled" (How Could This Happen to Me): A vast departure from the band's main style, "Untitled" has a couple of different interpretations. The first impression is of the main character, left alone and helpless at his dying moment. The Untitled music video, however, paints a decidedly different picture, where the character's actions result in a drunk driving accident, possibly killing the other driver. The lyrics, taken in this light, present a strong image of the character's inner emotions and personal torment. Easily the highlight of the album, "Untitled" could arguably be Simple Plan's strongest song to date.
The music video for this song was made in conjunction with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for use in "The Spot," a 45-minute presentation showing of the dangers of driving under the influence.
[edit] Personnel
- Pierre Bouvier - vocals
- Chuck Comeau - drums
- Jeff Stinco - guitars
- Sebastien Lefebvre - guitars, background vocals
- David Desrosiers - bass, background vocals, additional drums
- Bob Rock - production, engineering
- Eric Helmkamp - engineering, digital engineering
- Mathieu Roberge - digital engineering
- Randy Staub - mixing
- Zach Blackstone - assistance
- George Marino - mastering
- Darcy Proper - 5.1 surround mastering
- Bob Buckley - string arrangements (songs 10, 11)
- Bill Sample - piano (song 11)
- Eric Lawrence - management
- Rob Lanni - management
- Andy Karp - artists and repertoire direction
- Aaron Simon - product management
- Ron Blestock - legal representation
- Jill Michael - legal representation
- Mathieu Desjardins - business management
- Chapman Baehler - album photography
- Christina Dittmar - art direction for Lava
- Fred Jérôme - layout design, website design
- Patrick Langlois - web guy
[edit] Chart trajectories
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| Simple Plan |
| Jeff Stinco | Chuck Comeau | Pierre Bouvier | Sébastien Lefebvre | David Desrosiers |
| Discography |
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| Studio Albums: No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls | Still Not Getting Any... |
| Live Albums: Live In Japan 2002 | Live In Anaheim | MTV: Hard Rock Live |
| Singles: "I'm Just a Kid" | "I'd Do Anything" | "Addicted" | "Perfect" | "Welcome to My Life" | "Shut Up!" "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me)" | "Crazy" |
| Videography |
| A Big Package for You | MTV: Hard Rock Live |
| Labels |
| Lava Records | Atlantic Records |
