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Released 10 years ago

Taking One for the Team

Simple Plan · 2016

46 min · 14 tracks · punk · pop-punk

A vibrant blend of pop-punk energy and catchy hooks that encapsulates youthful rebellion and introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
  • youthful energy and rebellion
  • cathartic anthems for nostalgia
  • for upbeat gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, contemplative pieces
  • seek complex, lengthy arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 19, 2016, 'Taking One for the Team' is Simple Plan's fifth studio album, marking a return after a four-year hiatus since 'Get Your Heart On!' (2011). This period saw the band evolving their sound while still embracing the pop-punk roots that garnered them earlier success. The album's release coincided with their 15th anniversary as a band, reflecting on both their journey and growth.
Stylistic neighbors
Good Charlotte· Bowling for Soup· Fall Out Boy

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Opinion Overload 3:19
  • 2 Boom! 3:10
  • 3 Kiss Me Like Nobody's Watching 3:23
  • 4 Farewell 3:21
  • 5 Singing in the Rain 3:43
  • 6 Everything Sucks 3:32
  • 7 I Refuse 3:19
  • 8 I Don't Wanna Go to Bed 3:09
  • 9 Nostalgic 3:06
  • 10 Perfectly Perfect 3:07
  • 11 I Don't Wanna Be Sad 3:14
  • 12 P.S. I Hate You 3:03
  • 13 Problem Child 3:41
  • 14 I Dream About You 3:09

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