The fourth album by Simple Plan will be released in March or April. During the press conference, where they talked about the foundation that bears their name, the band made the following announcement. “We came back from Vancouver a few days ago, where we finished recording the album,” said the singer Pierre Bouvier. “It’s been long enough, but the work is worth it. We are very happy.”
On the album, Simple Plan talk about “girls, partying, fans, life!”. “Our concept is to put songs on an album. The pieces are quite varied. Even if we say every time the new album is the best, this time, it is thought to be true!” says Jeff Stinco.
“We spent only one year writing,” says Pierre. “We wrote almost 65 songs, to keep only 12.” The quintet worked with producer Brian Howes (Puddle of Mudd, Hedley) on this new album. “He is very meticulous, like us. We spent a lot of time on the songs. ”
Among the new pieces, there is one called This Song Saved My Life, which includes the participation of fans. “We decided to write this song because of all the stories we received from fans,” said Pierre. “They were asked to write to us on Twitter to tell us how our band had changed their lives. And it was inspiring to write lyrics based on the messages.” Twenty-five of these same fans have traveled to Vancouver to record with the group. “We thought it was cheaper than the real singers!” says Chuck Comeau, laughing.
On Sunday at Club Sportif MAA downtown Montreal, fans of the band had the opportunity to hear a preview of this new album. By paying $100 for their entry, guests were entitled to a meal, could participate in an auction, preview the new album and watch an acoustic performance by Simple Plan. All in favor of Simple Plan Foundation.
The event, led by Eric Salvail, Simple Plan raised $125 000 for their foundation. The auction included all sorts of interesting items/experience, including a dinner with the band ($ 2,500), a music session with Simple Plan ($ 2,000) and a round of golf with Chuck Comeau ($ 2,100).
Before the premiere of five new songs from the upcoming album (“Even my mother has not heard them yet,” said Jeff), Pierre Bouvier asked the audience not to record these songs and not to put them on the Internet. “Can we trust you? Keep your cameras down!”
Even if the mix of the songs was not completed, one could realize by the first listen that the band had not lost his talent for designing catchy melodies. Young fans in the attendance even sung some choruses in choirs, which is always a good sign. To close the day, Simple Plan played seven of their songs acoustically, including Shut Up, I’d Do Anything, Welcome to My Life, Love Is a Lie, Take My Hand, Crazy and When I’m Gone.
For a few days now we already know that there should be some sort of a secret featuring on the new Simple Plan album – that means a special guest, who would be singing at some parts of a certain song. The first recorded featuring was mentioned by Jeff at the beginning of November. The second one we’ve learned about only a couple days back, when Pierre and Chuck recording some special vocals in LA. 
Even though words cannot describe music like the music does by itself, if you want to check out what the new album is going to be like, make sure to read the article below, which recaps everything that went on on the Simple Plan Foundation benefit event, but also reviews the sample of the new album, that’s been played for the fans in its studio version:
