For millennials, pseudo-time travelling back to our teenage angst-filled years can’t be an enticing prospect for everyone. Some of us don’t want to be reminded of our early post-adolescent stupidity. Of course, if that period of youthful silliness was permeated by the resonating punk sound stream brought on by Simple Plan, the trip down memory lane might be worth it after all.
In a long awaited revisit since the pop punk behemoth’s last musical escapade in Kuala Lumpur during early 2012, Simple Plan intends to bring their “Taking One for the Team Tour Kuala Lumpur 2016” to a spirited conclusion this 7th September. Malaysia will mark their next stop on their World Tour following the band’s Singapore invasion on 5th September.
In case you’ve been a virtual hermit and avoided all mainstream punk news over the last year, this tour complements the release of the French-Canadian band’s fifth studio album since their inception in 1999, titled “Taking One for the Team”. KL Live will once again be the stage for Simple Plan’s brand of pop punk angst and rousing rock ballads… and then some.
Amazingly, in the 17 years since Simple Plan’s formation the band’s living components have remained anchored in place. Main vocalist Pierre Bouvier, drummer Chuck Comeau, bassist David Desrosiers, rhythm guitarist Sébastien Lefebvre and lead guitarist Jeff Stinco are all still here, still rock stars and still more than happy to bring the thrills. This is no mean feat, but don’t mistake this for stagnation. If the uplifting reggae themed “Singing in the Rain” track from their recent album is any indication, the band is breaching experimental waters in defiance of predictability.
Have a listen to Simple Plan’s “Singing in the Rain” below to have a feel for their new sound!
They may be slightly out of their comfort zone, but their performance here is promised to showcase Simple Plan’s evolution in a big way and they’re not looking to disappoint! Rest assured that we’re still going to sing along to some of their classics when the band takes the stage early next month.
These new elements being woven into their pop punk sound may seem like the band is swerving away from their core music, but this is a natural development in maturity of their music. Simple Plan has continued to stay true to themselves, writing spirited tracks that advocate being yourself no matter what. It could be said that they are taking their own advice, as they continue to allow their music to lead the way, not allowing others’ expectations to shape it.
If you’re pumped to experience the celebration of their new album, join them at KL Live on 7th September from 8.30pm onward! Official tickets have been available for purchase since 5th July, priced at RM188, RM288, and RM388 respectively for 3 free standing areas.
For clarity, here’s a look at the seating plan below:
