illegal_grunch все записи автора Canadian punk band Simple Plan has been enjoying rock star status since the release of its album "No Pads, No Helmets, Just Balls ..." back in 2002. The band's success was even more apparent when its second album "Still Not Getting Any" reached platinum sales in 2004. Its newest project, "MTV Hard Rock Live," calls for a celebratory tour, kicking off at the San Diego State Open Air Theatre this Saturday with opening acts Straylight Run, Plain White T's and Paramore.

The self-proclaimed pop-punk band are striving to provide this tour with a vibrant energy.

"We enjoy ourselves at every show," lead vocalist and guitarist Pierre Bouvier said. "We try to get the crowd involved."

Recorded in Orlando, Fla., "MTV Hard Rock Live" exudes the band's desire to connect with its crowd, which is composed of a variety of different people.

"We don't particularly try to reach any audience," Bouvier said. "We have a variety of crowds."

Simple Plan's fans may be drawn into its relatable lyrics. Its latest single "Crazy" is about a young person's observations on the current state of the world, with the insightful lyrics, "No one cares, no one's there / I guess we're all just too damn busy / And money's our first priority / It doesn't make sense to me."

However, Bouvier, who shares writing credits with the rest of the band, hopes that Simple Plan isn't stereotyped as being dark.

"Our music can be depressing, but it doesn't mean we're always sad and depressive," Bouvier said.

Songs that express the confusion and negativity of youth include "Perfect," "Welcome to My Life" and "Untitled," which were written as an outlet for the band's emotions.

"We use music as therapy," Bouvier said. "Some people go to a shrink - we use music as a way to get (our emotions) out.

"Whenever something is bothering me, I'll pick up my guitar."

Up until now, Simple Plan has been influenced by what Bouvier calls the "new punk," bands, such as Offspring and Bad Religion. Most of their material has been pop-punk oriented - fast drums, simple riffs and lyrics filled with angst. However, Bouvier said he would enjoy working with artists such as the Black Eyed Peas and Gwen Stefani, "because they're different."

Perhaps this might be a simple treat to look forward to in their next tour.

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