It’s “Simple Plan’s” simple plan…

Do you like pop punk rock music? Then simple plan’s music is definitely right for you.... Simple Plan is a French Canadian pop punk band based in Montreal, Quebec. The band began in 1993 by friends Pierre Bouvier, Charles-André "Chuck" Comeau, Philippe Jolicoeur, and Adrian White. They were known as “Reset” by that time. Reset toured around Canada with bands such as MxPx, Ten Foot Pole, and Face to Face, but only managed to gain modest popularity.


But where did they get the name “Simple Plan”? The origin of the band's name is obscure. Some of the band members have given various comical responses on this point, including that the band was their simple plan to avoid getting a "real" job. However, most likely, the name is derived from the movie "A Simple Plan". They only intended the name to be temporary, but they never thought of anything better, and with shows coming up for the new band, the name stuck – until now… Pretty simple huh?


The band has released three studio albums. The first one is No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls which was released in 2002. The album included the hit singles "I'm Just a Kid", "I'd Do Anything", "Addicted", and "Perfect". The second album Still Not Getting Any was released in 2004. Many of the tracks on this album still carry the feeling of teen angst, but the general slant of this album tends toward slightly deeper and more mature lyrical themes, as well as a more mainstream sound that edges away from the pure pop-punk style of their last album. Some critics have pointed towards the inclusion of 'classic' or “mainstream” rock elements, claiming the album “de-emphasizes punk-pop hyperactivity in favor of straightforward, well-crafted modern rock”. Their third studio album; the self-titled Simple Plan was released in February 2008. Their first single "When I'm Gone" gave the band their best chart position in the UK, coming in at number 26. So what do you think about simple plan? They may be simple, but their music rocks! :)


MP3 Downloads
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Simple Plan - Addicted to you
Addicted to you

Simple Plan - Perfect (4.2 MB)
Perfect

Simple Plan - Untitled (How could this happen to me? 5 MB)
Untitled

Simple Plan - I'd do Anything (3 MB)
I'd do Anything

Simple Plan - Jump (4.5 MB)
Jump

Simple Plan - Happy Together (3 MB)
Happy Together

Simple Plan - Shut up (5 MB)
Shut up

Simple Plan - Grow Up (3 MB)
Grow Up

Simple Plan - Welcome to my life (4 MB)
Welcome to my life

Mr. A-Z says “I’m Yours” (Jason Mraz Review)

Is there a person named Mr. A-Z? I don’t think so… As far as I know, I’m just making a review about Jason Mraz, his early life and his albums… And as usual, the title for this post just popped out somewhere.. Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz was born and raised in Mechanicsville, Virginia. His musical influences varied from pop, rock, folk, jazz, and hip hop. He has also played with various artists, including Bob Dylan, Alanis Morissette, The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band, John Popper, James Blunt, The Ohio Players, Gavin DeGraw, Paula Cole, Rachael Yamagata, James Morrison, Jewel and Colbie Caillat.

In 2002, Mraz signed to Elektra Records and working with producer John Alagía (the Dave Matthews Band, John Mayer) to release his debut album, Waiting for My Rocket to Come. It was certified platinum by the RIAA in July 2004 and reach #2 on Billboard's Heatseekers Chart. His first single, "The Remedy (I Won't Worry)," was co-written by music production team The Matrix. Mraz's friend and former roommate Billy "Bushwalla".Galewood also collaborated on the album, co-writing "Curbside Prophet" (the album's third single).


In June and July 2005, Mraz opened for Alanis Morissette during her Jagged Little Pill Acoustic Tour. On July 26, 2005, he released his second major-label album, Mr. A-Z, for Atlantic Records. It entered the Billboard 200 album chart at number 5. In December, the album earned a Grammy Award nomination for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical, while its producer, the prolific Steve Lillywhite, received a nomination for Producer of the Year.


On May 13, 2008, Mraz released his third studio album, We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things. "Lucky", the third song in the album, features Colbie Caillat. Mraz's single "I'm Yours" has been #1 on AAA radio charts in the US for 3 weeks as of 6/15/08 and was made famous by a live recording from his acoustic show at the Villa Montalvo Winery which received millions of hits on his Myspace. In July 2008, the song became Mraz's second Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking so far at #27.


MP3 Downloads
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Jason Mraz - I'm Yours (4 MB)
I'm Yours

Jason Mraz - Wordplay (4.3 MB)
Wordplay

Jason Mraz - The Remedy(3.9 MB)
The Remedy(I won't worry)

Jason Mraz - One Love (2 MB)
One Love

Rihanna's 3rd album Good Girl Gone Bad Review

What do you think of Rihanna’s third album “Good Girl Gone Bad”? Is it good, really really good, or bad? Well most people would agree that this is her best album so far (even the critics agree). Her album was released on June 4, 2007 in most European countries and on June 5, 2007 in the United States. The album has achieved considerable worldwide success and its singles have become major hits— including the worldwide ever popular hit single "Umbrella". Her single "Don't Stop the Music” became a top three hit in the U.S. and Canada. "Hate That I Love You" and "Shut Up and Drive" were both included in the top 10 and top 15 hits on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. This is also her first album to receive a two times Platinum.


The album was re-released in June 2008, a year after its original release, under the title Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded. The double-disc deluxe edition package includes three new singles: the U.S., Canadian and UK number-one "Take a Bow", "If I Never See Your Face Again" (which debuted at number fifty-seven on the Billboard Hot 100) and "Disturbia" which became the third single from the album to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album has shipped more than 2 million copies in the U.S. and about 5.5 million copies worldwide. So what do you think is it good or bad? As for me, it’s really really good! Not yet convinced? Then just check out her album and hear for yourself…

Here is the track listing of the album.

01 Umbrella [Feat. Jay-Z]
02 Push Up On Me
03 Don't Stop The Music
04 Breakin' Dishes
05 Shut Up And Drive
06 Hate That I Love You [Feat. Ne-Yo]
07 Say It
08 Sell Me Candy
09 Lemme Get That
10 Rehab
11 Question Existing
12 Good Girl Gone Bad
Bonus Track:
13 Cry


MP3 Download
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Good Girl Gone Bad - DOWNLOAD HERE

The Lifehouse Project

No! No! This is not a school project or whatsoever.. This is just a review about lifehouse… The title just popped out of my mind. :) Lifehouse is an American rock band and they are one of my favorite bands! The band consists of Jason Wade, Rick Woolstenhulme Jr. and Bryce Soderberg. The former members were Sean Woolstenhulme, Sergio Andrade, Jon "Diff" Palmer, Collin Hayden and Aaron Lord.




The band came to prominence in 2001 with the hit single "Hanging by a Moment" (written by Jason Wade), which was the most played radio track of 2001 from their debut major label album, No Name Face. The single won a Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year, beating out Janet Jackson and Alicia Keys for the #1 Single of 2001. In 2002, they released their follow up album Stanley Climbfall. The band's third album, self-titled Lifehouse, was released in 2005. The band released their fourth studio album, Who We Are, on June 19, 2007.


MP3 Downloads
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Lifehouse - Hanging by a Moment (Acoustic)
Hanging by a Moment

Lifehouse - Only One (Live Extended)
Only One

Lifehouse - Spin (Radio Version)
Spin

Lifehouse - Broken (Live)
Broken

Lifehouse - Sick Cycle Carousel (live acoustic)
Sick Cycle Carousel

Lifehouse - Take Me Away (Acoustic)
Take Me Away Acoustic

Lifehouse - You and Me
You and Me

With You by Chris Brown or With You (Acoustic) - Which one is the best?

You’ll definitely agree that Chris Brown’s With You is indeed a great song! RnB is one of my favorite genres and I'm convinced that Chris has done a great job on this song. While his other previous single had up-beat/hip-hop influenced tempo, "With You" was well-received by critics for its simple, strumming guitar harmony. Bill Lamb of About.com gave the song four and a half stars, and characterized it as "perfect slow dance option". He said "Chris Brown makes countless young fans swoon, but, until now, he has not yet released a top-notch romantic performance. With You is that performance. The lyrics may be a bit simplistic in the "you're everything, you make me swoon" style, but this sound is a great one for staring into your lover's eyes as you make your way across a darkened dance floor.


However, you might also be surprised how a band called “boyce avenue” “automagically” rearranged “With You” from an RnB genre to an acoustic one. Many people are also amazed by their performance. Some of them even commented that their version is better than the original! And I’m starting to think that way too! :) You can watch their video below… And see the difference…;)

With You (acoustic) - by Boyce Avenue
Chris Brown's version was disabled for embedding by request. However you can still watch his video on You Tube.

So which one of them is the best? That’s up for you to decide.