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Genres: Rock

Released: February 6, 2008

℗ 2008 Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States

For a portion of this self-titled album, Simple Plan hooked up with red-hot Timbaland protege Nate "Danja" Hills. His presence helps make the first single, "When I'm Gone," crackle with edgy, funky energy and a huge poppy chorus. On other songs the band rises admirably to the occasion. "The End" refreshingly rides electronic beats into a classic punk pop break. In ballad territory, "I Can Wait Forever" catches a wave of romantic sincerity. Unfortunately, on Simple Plan there are too many throwaway songs. "Time to Say Goodbye" sounds like the band is on punk pop autopilot. "Generation" tries to be...

Track List:

01. When I'm Gone

02. Take My Hand

03. The End

04. Your Love Is a Lie

05. Save Me

06. Generation

07. Time to Say Goodbye

08. I Can Wait Forever

09. Holding On

10. No Love

11. What If

12. Perfect (Live In NYC)

13. Your Love Is a Lie (Live In NYC)

14. When I'm Gone (Video)

15. Crazy (Live In NYC) (Video)