Simple Plan's 2002 debut followed in the undeniably successful footsteps of Blink-182. But while No Pads, No Helmets...just Balls appropriated that trio's boundless energy and focus on melody, Simple Plan was sweet where Blink was crass. "I'm Just a Kid," "The Worst Day Ever," "I'd Do Anything" -- their song titles could have doubled for after-school specials. The Plan's smiling approach to the punk-pop sound was wildly successful, and put them at the genre's top tier. Read More