No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls

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Simple Plan

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Simply put (pun intended), this band is just the kind of pop that Mtv wants you to believe is actually Punk. Well, SP fans, as you might not know, there IS a thing called punk. And its main elements are: reckless musical abandon, and a 'we don't really give a f- about what anyone thinks' attitude, among other things. Now, of course SP has none of this at all. As a public service, I will guide you teens as to what Punk REALLY is. Bands such as The Ramones, The Clash, Sex Pistols, Bad Religion, Dead Kennedys, and The Exploited embody the true Punk spirit. I know Mtv doesn't play them, and that most of you were not yet born, or were barely learning to say "mom" when these bands were around (exce[t Bad Reigion, who is still around). But, the fact that the almighty Mtv doesn't play them doesn't diminish their talent and impact one bit. In fact, to be played side-by-side with these SP guys would actually be demeaning to the bands mentioned. Again, I thank Mtv for their infallible way of promoting closed-mindedness and a complete lack of historical perspective on music. In other words, most kids today do not know that there indeed was music before Korn. Sad but true.