Still Not Getting Any...

Simple Plan released their debut album, No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls, in March 2002 through major labels Lava and Atlantic Records.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/no-pads-no-helmetsjust-balls-japan-bonus-track-mr0001424373|title=No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls [Japan Bonus Track] - Simple Plan {{!}} Release Credits|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=August 22, 2020|archive-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824075814/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/no-pads-no-helmetsjust-balls-japan-bonus-track-mr0001424373|url-status=live}} It was promoted with support slots for Sugar Ray, Blink-182, Green Day and Avril Lavigne, and went on two stints of the Warped Tour, leading up at August 2003.Various tours:

• Supporting Sugar Ray: {{cite web|url=http://ekmag.com:80/interviews.php?id=115|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040131152955/http://ekmag.com/interviews.php?id=115|title=Interview: Simple Plan|work=Kludge|author=Perez, Arturo|archivedate=January 31, 2004|accessdate=August 22, 2020|url-status=dead}}
• Supporting Blink-182 and Green Day, first Warped Tour appearance: {{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/3298/simple-plan-added-to-pop-disaster-warped|title=Simple Plan added to Pop Disaster, Warped|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Heisel, Scott|date=April 16, 2002|accessdate=August 22, 2020|archive-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824075854/https://www.punknews.org/article/3298/simple-plan-added-to-pop-disaster-warped|url-status=live}}
• Supporting Avril Lavigne: {{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1459744/for-the-record-quick-news-on-pink-avril-lavigne-simple-plan-pete-yorn-grandmaster-flash-third-eye-blind-more/|title=For The Record: Quick News On Pink, Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan, Pete Yorn, Grandmaster Flash, Third Eye Blind & More|publisher=MTV|author=MTV News Staff|date=January 29, 2003|access-date=August 23, 2020|archive-date=August 24, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200824075903/http://www.mtv.com/news/1459744/for-the-record-quick-news-on-pink-avril-lavigne-simple-plan-pete-yorn-grandmaster-flash-third-eye-blind-more/|url-status=dead}}
• Second Warped Tour appearance: {{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1459529/used-simple-plan-rancid-distillers-on-warped-tour-03/|title=Used, Simple Plan, Rancid, Distillers On Warped Tour '03|publisher=MTV|author=Staff|date=January 14, 2003|access-date=June 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160302210534/http://www.mtv.com/news/1459529/used-simple-plan-rancid-distillers-on-warped-tour-03/|archive-date=March 2, 2016|url-status=dead}}

Due to the frequent touring schedule, the band had around three months to write ten new songs for their next album. Drummer Chuck Comeau and vocalist Pierre Bouvier argued frequently as a result of the short time they had. The pair wrote material in Vancouver, Canada, and recorded demos using the Reason software.{{cite web|url=https://www.moderndrummer.com/2004/05/chuck-comeau/|title=Chuck Comeau of Simple Plan|work=Modern Drummer|date=May 2004|accessdate=August 25, 2020|archive-date=May 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180522235120/https://www.moderndrummer.com/2004/05/chuck-comeau/|url-status=live}} By the end of the year, they had 10–15 rough ideas for new songs.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1483879/simple-plans-simple-plan-for-album-number-two-get-heavier/|title=Simple Plan's Simple Plan For Album Number Two: Get Heavier|publisher=MTV|author=Wiederhorn, Joe|date=December 23, 2003|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=September 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916091841/http://www.mtv.com/news/1483879/simple-plans-simple-plan-for-album-number-two-get-heavier/|url-status=dead}} In January and February 2004, they went on a co-headlining tour with MxPx;{{cite web|url=http://66.227.101.159/news.php|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20031209141514/http://66.227.101.159/news.php|title=Sugarcult News|publisher=Sugarcult|archivedate=December 9, 2003|accessdate=April 4, 2020}} after the tour, the band began recording their next album.

Sessions were held at Studio Piccolo in Montreal, Canada, with producer Bob Rock. Him and Eric Helmkamp acted as engineers; Helmkamp and Mathieu Roberge served as digital engineers. Rock explained to the band upon meeting them that he wanted to do "The Black Album, but with our songs", as Bouvier described. He expanded on this, saying the record had a "really clean yet intense and powerful sound." Subsequently, the band went with a bigger and more open drum sound, with Rock using as many as five different microphone placements for the kick drum alone. The band briefly took a break to play two shows in July and August, before finishing the album in September.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/simple_plan_ready_to_rock.html|title=Simple Plan Ready To Rock|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|author=UG Team|date=July 29, 2004|accessdate=August 30, 2020|archive-date=November 13, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051113220838/http://ultimate-guitar.com/news/upcoming_releases/simple_plan_ready_to_rock.html|url-status=live}} The recordings were mixed by Randy Staub with assistance from Zach Blackstone at Warehouse Studios in Vancouver, Canada. George Marino mastered the album at Sterling Sound.

All of the tracks on Still Not Getting Any... were credited to the band. While it has been tagged as pop-punk,{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/#!/album/2805|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200823075329/http://melodic.net/%23!/album/2805|title=Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any...|work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=November 11, 2004|archivedate=August 23, 2020|accessdate=July 18, 2017|url-status=live}} the group placed less emphasis on this genre, instead opting for a straightforward rock sound. The band continued the upbeat mood of No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls with tracks such as "Thank You", "Jump" and "Promise", while "Welcome to My Life", "Perfect World", "Crazy" and "Everytime" were mid-tempo tracks. "One" and "Untitled" were written during the final days of recording. Both songs featured string arrangements by Bob Buckley. Bill Sample played piano on "Untitled"; Desrosiers played additional drums on it. The lyrics, which recalled Linkin Park, conveys the theme of teenage angst.{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/6296/Simple-Plan-Still-Not-Getting-Any.../|title=Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any... (album review 4)|publisher=Sputnikmusic|author=Hanson, John|date=April 16, 2006|accessdate=August 24, 2020}}

The opening track "Shut Up!" talks about ignoring critics and following one's dream. "Welcome to My Life" discusses growing up and living one's life. The track is in half-time and was compared to Avril Lavigne. It starts off with acoustic guitars, with power chords coming in during the chorus sections.{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/08/arts/music/08choi.html?_r=1&oref=login|title=New CD's (Simple Plan: Still Not Getting Any...)|accessdate=August 24, 2020|last=Pareles|first=Jon|date=November 8, 2004|work=The New York Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712193731/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/08/arts/music/08choi.html?_r=1&oref=login|archive-date=July 12, 2014|url-status=live}} "Perfect World" continues the half-time signature, before switching into a military-esque drumming pattern and programmed drum rolls. "Thank You" is a sarcastic retort to a back-stabbing best friend. "Me Against the World" was the heaviest song the band had written, which was the result of Bouvier listening to Thrice at the time.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvu.com:80/news/articles/1491357/20040923/simple_plan.jhtml?headlines=true&links=false|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040925131835/http://www.mtvu.com/news/articles/1491357/20040923/simple_plan.jhtml?headlines=true&links=false|title=Simple Plan Less Simple On Second Album|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=September 23, 2004|archivedate=September 25, 2004|accessdate=August 25, 2020|url-status=live}} The chorus section was cribbed from "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana.{{cite web|url=https://people.com/archive/picks-and-pans-review-simple-plan-vol-62-no-21/|title=Picks and Pans Review: Simple Plan|work=People|author=People Staff|date=November 22, 2004|accessdate=August 24, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105339/https://people.com/archive/picks-and-pans-review-simple-plan-vol-62-no-21/|url-status=live}} Bouvier said "Crazy" could've been much longer had they written about more topics, instead talking about the money gap between rich and poor people, the objectification of women in the media, and the stereotypes they're expected to live up to.

"Jump" evokes the song of the same name by Van Halen while also sounding like Sum 41.{{cite web|url=https://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/simple-plan-still-not-getting-any|title=Simple Plan – Still Not Getting Any|work=musicOMH|author=McKee, Laura|date=February 28, 2005|accessdate=August 24, 2020|archive-date=May 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160502031919/http://www.musicomh.com/reviews/albums/simple-plan-still-not-getting-any|url-status=live}} Comeau said it was in the vein of 311, and is followed by the Ryan Adams-indebted "Everytime". "One" discusses the topic of alienation; the guitars are played alongside a violin section. Its title is taken from the Metallica track of the same name.The band initially disliked the first version of the song, before rewriting it with a dancehall-like rhythm influenced by Sean Paul. The closing track "Untitled" is a ballad in the vein of Foreigner. The band called it "Untitled" simply as they were unable to come up with anything else. It is anchored by a piano and opens with a string section.

While recording was still underway,{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1490606/simple-plan-still-not-getting-any-expect-to-look-like-95-year-olds/|title=Simple Plan Still Not Getting Any, Expect To Look Like 95-Year-Olds|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=August 27, 2004|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=May 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150525163744/http://www.mtv.com/news/1490606/simple-plan-still-not-getting-any-expect-to-look-like-95-year-olds/|url-status=dead}} Still Not Getting Any... was announced on August 20, 2004, for release in October.{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/#!/news/2915|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200828091301/http://melodic.net/%23!/news/2915|title=Simple Plan?S New Album Out Oct.26th|work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=August 20, 2004|archivedate=August 28, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2020|url-status=live}} "Welcome to My Life" was made available for streaming through AOL.com on September 6,{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/#!/news/2968|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200828091427/http://melodic.net/%23!/news/2968|title=Listen To The New Single From Simple Plan|work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=September 6, 2004|archivedate=August 28, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2020|url-status=live}} before being sent to radio on September 13.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771|title=FMQB Airplay Archive: Modern Rock|publisher=Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated|access-date=October 30, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921072932/http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=16771|archive-date=September 21, 2013|url-status=live}} The CD version included live versions of "Addicted" and "The Worst Day Ever".{{cite AV media notes|title=Welcome to My Life|others=Simple Plan|year=2004|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=7567933582}} Still Not Getting Any... was released on October 26 through Lava Records;{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/still-not-getting-any-mr0001578501|title=Still Not Getting Any... - Simple Plan {{!}} Release Info|accessdate=August 25, 2020|last=Loftus|first=Johnny|publisher=AllMusic|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105226/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/still-not-getting-any-mr0001578501|url-status=live}} the same day it was made available for streaming through MTV's website.{{cite web|url=http://melodic.net/#!/news/3130|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20200828091634/http://melodic.net/%23!/news/3130|title=Preview The Entire New Album From Simple Plan|work=Melodic|author=Roth, Kaj|date=October 26, 2004|archivedate=August 28, 2020|accessdate=August 28, 2020|url-status=live}} The artwork sees the band sitting in the back of a bus; some versions used alternative covers with the members in their 40s or in a retirement home.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1492203/simple-plan-donnas-catch-it-on-the-flip-side-with-two-sided-cd/|title=Simple Plan, Donnas Catch It On The Flip Side With Two-Sided CD|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=October 12, 2004|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105226/http://www.mtv.com/news/1492203/simple-plan-donnas-catch-it-on-the-flip-side-with-two-sided-cd/|url-status=dead}} The booklet continues this theme: the band becoming progressively older, accomplished via prosthetics and makeup.

Some copies were released with a bonus DVD or a DualDisc, which included the whole album in 5.1 surround sound, a discography listing, lyrics and photos.{{cite AV media notes|title=Still Not Getting Any...|others=Simple Plan|year=2004|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=93411-2}}{{cite AV media notes|title=Still Not Getting Any...|others=Simple Plan|year=2004|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=93410-2}} An outtake from the recording sessions, "If I Die Tomorrow", was recorded by Mötley Crüe and released on their Red, White & Crüe (2005) compilation.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/simple_motley_plan.html|title=Simple Motley Plan|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|author=UG Team|date=December 14, 2004|accessdate=August 30, 2020|archive-date=March 28, 2006|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060328223347/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/simple_motley_plan.html|url-status=live}}

A music video was filmed for "Shut Up!" in December with director by Erik White. It features the band walking to a gig, passing through an upscale neighborhood and a hotel. The members perform in a ballroom, jump from tables and destroy ice sculptures, which shifts to them performing at a club.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1494950/if-youre-into-ice-sculptures-simple-plan-are-not-the-band-for-you/|title=If You're Into Ice Sculptures, Simple Plan Are Not The Band For You|publisher=MTV|author=Vineyard, Jennifer|date=December 16, 2004|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105226/http://www.mtv.com/news/1494950/if-youre-into-ice-sculptures-simple-plan-are-not-the-band-for-you/|url-status=dead}} "Shut Up! was released as a single on January 25, 2005.{{cite web|url=http://www.fmqb.com/article.asp?id=69239#2005|title=FMQB: CHR|website=FMQB|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602195200/http://fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=69239#2005|archive-date=June 2, 2013|access-date=December 26, 2021}} The CD version included an acoustic version of "Welcome to My Life" and live version of "I'd Do Anything".{{cite AV media notes|title=Shut Up!|others=Simple Plan|year=2004|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=7567-93630-2}}

"Untitled", now re-titled "Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)", was released as a single on March 29, 2005. The CD version included live versions of "Welcome to My Life" and "Jump".{{cite AV media notes|title=Untitled (How Could This Happen to Me?)|others=Simple Plan|year=2005|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=7567937192}} The song's music video was directed by Marc Klasfeld and tackles the issue of drunk driving. Bouvier acts as a ghost walking around the remains of a two-car collision. With rain pouring down, a girl is shown trapped against the steering wheel. The other members of the band show up as police and EMTs as they attempt to free the girl.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1499524/simple-plan-shoot-sober-video-with-drunk-driving-plot/|title=Simple Plan Shoot Sober Video With Drunk-Driving Plot|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=April 4, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222172003/http://www.mtv.com/news/1499524/simple-plan-shoot-sober-video-with-drunk-driving-plot/|url-status=dead}} It was promoted with the band appearing in several public service announcements for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

On October 4, 2005, the band release the live/video album MTV Hard Rock Live, which featured acoustic versions of "Welcome to My Life" and "Crazy" as bonus tracks.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1510835/new-releases-franz-ferdinand-twista-trina-simple-plan-nickelback-fiona-apple-more/|title=New Releases: Franz Ferdinand, Twista, Trina, Simple Plan, Nickelback, Fiona Apple & More|publisher=MTV|author=Orzeck, Kurt|date=October 3, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105227/http://www.mtv.com/news/1510835/new-releases-franz-ferdinand-twista-trina-simple-plan-nickelback-fiona-apple-more/|url-status=dead}} "Crazy" was released as a single on October 17.{{cite web|url=http://www.aria.com.au/issue816.pdf|title=The ARIA Report: New Releases Singles – Week Commencing 17th October 2005|publisher=ARIA|page=29|date=October 17, 2005|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/awa/20051019140000/http://pandora.nla.gov.au/pan/23790/20051020-0000/issue816.pdf|archive-date=October 19, 2005|access-date=March 3, 2022}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} The CD version included a live version of "Crazy", and MTV performances of "Shut Up!" and "I'd Do Anything".{{cite AV media notes|title=Crazy|others=Simple Plan|year=2005|type=sleeve|publisher=Lava Records|id=7567939832}} The music video for the song was filmed earlier in September in Los Angeles, California with Klasfeld directing again. The clip, filmed in black-and-white shows instances of real-life suffering: a man dying from AIDS, a girl with anorexia, a soldier missing some of his limbs, among others.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1509830/simple-plan-keep-it-bleak-for-crazy-video/|title=Simple Plan Keep It Bleak For 'Crazy' Video|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=September 19, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607171737/http://www.mtv.com/news/1509830/simple-plan-keep-it-bleak-for-crazy-video/|url-status=dead}} The album was included in a package with Get Your Heart On! (2011) in 2013.{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/get-your-heart-on%21-still-not-getting-any-mr0004170305|title=Get Your Heart On!/Still Not Getting Any - Simple Plan {{!}} Release Credits|publisher=AllMusic|accessdate=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105238/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/get-your-heart-on%21-still-not-getting-any-mr0004170305|url-status=live}}

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Prior to the release of Still Not Getting Any..., the band supported Avril Lavigne on a European tour. Following its release, the group went on a club tour, which was followed by headlining radio festivals throughout December 2004.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1493663/simple-plan-shut-up-naysayers-work-to-keep-longtime-fans/|title=Simple Plan 'Shut Up' Naysayers, Work To Keep Longtime Fans|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=November 11, 2004|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105302/http://www.mtv.com/news/1493663/simple-plan-shut-up-naysayers-work-to-keep-longtime-fans/|url-status=dead}} In the same month, the band performed on MuchMusic.{{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/muchmusic_simple_plan.html|title=MuchMusic Simple Plan|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|author=UG Team|date=December 8, 2004|accessdate=August 30, 2020|archive-date=March 11, 2005|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050311014502/http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/muchmusic_simple_plan.html|url-status=live}} From January to April 2005, the band toured across the UK, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1496304/simple-plan-singer-rates-his-acting-debut-eh-its-ok/|title=Simple Plan Singer Rates His Acting Debut: 'Eh, It's OK'|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=January 26, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607180739/http://www.mtv.com/news/1496304/simple-plan-singer-rates-his-acting-debut-eh-its-ok/|url-status=dead}} They visited Europe for a few weeks worth of publicity, before returning to the US.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1499782/simple-plan-target-the-media-along-with-drunk-drivers/|title=Simple Plan Target The Media Along With Drunk Drivers|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=April 7, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=February 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222172647/http://www.mtv.com/news/1499782/simple-plan-target-the-media-along-with-drunk-drivers/|url-status=dead}} In May and June, the group went on a co-headlining US tour with Good Charlotte, dubbed the Noise to the World tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1501644/good-charlotte-drummer-leaves-band-over-health-problems/|title=Good Charlotte Drummer Leaves Band Over 'Health Problems'|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=May 11, 2005|access-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041305/http://www.mtv.com/news/1501644/good-charlotte-drummer-leaves-band-over-health-problems/|archive-date=2018-02-28|url-status=dead}} They were supported by Relient K.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1497574/good-charlotte-simple-plan-launching-joint-tour-in-may/|title=Good Charlotte, Simple Plan Launching Joint Tour In May|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=February 28, 2005|access-date=February 27, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228041246/http://www.mtv.com/news/1497574/good-charlotte-simple-plan-launching-joint-tour-in-may/|archive-date=2018-02-28|url-status=dead}} Between June and August, the group appeared at the Grand Prix F1 Weekend, supported Green Day for two shows in the UK. performed as part of the Canadian branch of Live 8, and played "Untitled" on the 2005 Teen Choice Awards.Various shows:

• Grand Prix F1 Weekend: {{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/simple_plan_f1_race_gig.html|title=Simple Plan F1 Race Gig|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|author=UG Team|date=April 18, 2005|accessdate=August 30, 2020|archive-date=September 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902081055/https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/simple_plan_f1_race_gig.html|url-status=live}}
• Supporting Green Day: {{cite web|url=https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/in_brief_goldfinger_simple_plan_jimmy_eat_world.html|title=In Brief: Goldfinger, Simple Plan, Jimmy Eat World|publisher=Ultimate Guitar|author=UG Team|date=February 11, 2005|accessdate=August 30, 2020|archive-date=September 2, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200902081051/https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/in_brief_goldfinger_simple_plan_jimmy_eat_world.html|url-status=live}}
• Live 8: {{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1504554/for-the-record-quick-news-on-cassidy-black-eyed-peas-carrie-underwood-simple-plan-proof-hoobastank-more/|title=For The Record: Quick News On Cassidy, Black Eyed Peas, Carrie Underwood, Simple Plan, Proof, Hoobastank & More|publisher=MTV|author=MTV News Staff|date=June 22, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105238/http://www.mtv.com/news/1504554/for-the-record-quick-news-on-cassidy-black-eyed-peas-carrie-underwood-simple-plan-proof-hoobastank-more/|url-status=dead}}
• 2005 Teen Choice Awards: {{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1507574/napoleon-dynamite-kelly-clarkson-win-big-at-teen-choice-awards/|title='Napoleon Dynamite,' Kelly Clarkson Win Big At Teen Choice Awards|publisher=MTV|author=Moss, Corey|date=August 15, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 18, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200818230944/http://www.mtv.com/news/1507574/napoleon-dynamite-kelly-clarkson-win-big-at-teen-choice-awards/|url-status=dead}}

After appearing on three dates at Warped Tour, the band toured Japan, the UK, Australia and China, which included an appearance at the Reading and Leeds Festivals.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1505742/simple-plan-the-laziest-road-warriors-in-the-business/|title=Simple Plan: The Laziest Road Warriors In The Business|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=July 14, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607171908/http://www.mtv.com/news/1505742/simple-plan-the-laziest-road-warriors-in-the-business/|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/12304/alkaline-trio-hot-hot-heat-the-stooges-turbonegro-nofx-pixies-jimmy-eat-world-at-reading-leeds|title=Alkaline Trio, Hot Hot Heat, the Stooges, Turbonegro, NOFX, Pixies, Jimmy Eat World at Reading/Leeds|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=April 20, 2005|accessdate=October 31, 2021}} During a hometown show in September, Bouvier was injured by the crowd throwing bottles, and as a result, the band were forced to cancel an appearance at a benefit concert for victims of Hurricane Katrina. Sometime afterwards, they went on a South American tour.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1509424/simple-plans-homecoming-welcome-a-bottle-to-the-face/|title=Simple Plan's Homecoming Welcome: A Bottle To The Face|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=September 13, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105241/http://www.mtv.com/news/1509424/simple-plans-homecoming-welcome-a-bottle-to-the-face/|url-status=dead}} In October and November, the group went on a US tour, with support from Straylight Run, Plain White T's and Paramore.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1510660/for-the-record-quick-news-on-usher-hilary-duff-trina-nine-inch-nails-pink-rob-zombie-more/|title=For The Record: Quick News On Usher, Hilary Duff, Trina, Nine Inch Nails, Pink, Rob Zombie & More|publisher=MTV|author=MTV News Staff|date=September 29, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=June 28, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190628115516/http://www.mtv.com/news/1510660/for-the-record-quick-news-on-usher-hilary-duff-trina-nine-inch-nails-pink-rob-zombie-more/|url-status=dead}} Prior to the start of the trek, the group were in Mexico when Hurricane Wilma hit, resulting in them being evacuated, but leaving their equipment behind. Subsequently, they had to rent gear and their stage show lacked props. The band closed the year with their first ever cross-country Canadian tour in November and December 2005 with support from the Planet Smashers.{{cite web|url=http://www.chartattack.com/news/2005/11/21/simple-plan-finally-touring-canada/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180228201500/http://www.chartattack.com/news/2005/11/21/simple-plan-finally-touring-canada/|title=Simple Plan Finally Touring Canada|work=Chart Attack|date=November 21, 2005|archivedate=February 28, 2018|url-status=usurped|accessdate=August 27, 2020}}{{cite web|url=https://www.punknews.org/article/14240/the-planet-smashers-announce-dates-with-simple-plan|title=The Planet Smashers announce dates with Simple Plan|publisher=Punknews.org|author=Paul, Aubin|date=October 26, 2005|accessdate=November 20, 2021}} The group went on their final supporting tour for the album in February 2006, during a stint of the UK.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1513451/simple-plan-wont-let-a-few-numb-teeth-stop-them-from-touring/|title=Simple Plan Won't Let A Few Numb Teeth Stop Them From Touring|publisher=MTV|author=Montgomery, James|date=November 10, 2005|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=August 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200828105247/http://www.mtv.com/news/1513451/simple-plan-wont-let-a-few-numb-teeth-stop-them-from-touring/|url-status=dead}}

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{{Music ratings

| MC = 66/100{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/still-not-getting-any/simple-plan/critic-reviews|title=Critic Reviews for Still Not Getting Any by Simple Plan|access-date=March 22, 2012|publisher=Metacritic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151226051019/http://www.metacritic.com/music/still-not-getting-any/simple-plan/critic-reviews|archive-date=2015-12-26|url-status=live}}

| rev1 = AllMusic

| rev1Score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/still-not-getting-any-mw0000469791|title=Still Not Getting Any... Simple Plan|accessdate=August 24, 2020|last=Loftus|first=Johnny|publisher=AllMusic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120621201657/http://www.allmusic.com/album/still-not-getting-any-mw0000469791|archive-date=June 21, 2012|url-status=live}}

| rev2 = Alternative Press

| rev2Score = {{Rating|4|5}}

| rev3 = Blender

| rev3Score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite web|url=http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=3002|title=Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any...|last=Catucci|first=Nick|accessdate=August 24, 2020|date=October 2004|work=Blender|publisher=Alpha Media Group|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041204194853/http://www.blender.com/guide/reviews.aspx?id=3002|archivedate=December 4, 2004}}

| rev4 = Classic Rock

| rev4Score = {{Rating|4|5}}{{cite book|last1=Yates|first1=Henry|title=Classic Rock|chapter=Simple Plan 'Still Not Getting Any...'|volume=76|publisher=Future Publishing Ltd|date=February 2005|location=London, UK|page=91}}

| rev5 = E!

| rev5score = B{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041104052953/http://www.eonline.com/Reviews/Facts/Music/RevID/0,1107,3327,00.html|title=imple Plan - Still Not Getting Any|website=E! Online|date=26 October 2004|access-date=31 March 2025}}

| rev6 = Entertainment Weekly

| rev6Score = B+{{cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/article/2004/10/29/still-not-getting-any/|title=Still Not Getting Any...|last=Richardson|first=Sean|magazine=Entertainment Weekly |access-date=September 7, 2022|date=October 29, 2004|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712193813/https://ew.com/article/2004/10/29/still-not-getting-any/|archive-date=July 12, 2014|url-status=live}}

| rev7 = Q

| rev7Score = {{Rating|3|5}}

| rev8 = Rolling Stone

| rev8Score = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/simpleplan/albums/album/6570210/review/6576927/still_not_getting_any?rating=3|title=Album reviews: Simple Plan - Still Not Getting Any|accessdate=November 26, 2011|last=Eliscu|first=Jenny|author-link=Jenny Eliscu |date=November 11, 2004|magazine=Rolling Stone|publisher=Wenner Media|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081227140215/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/simpleplan/albums/album/6570210/review/6576927/still_not_getting_any?rating=3|archivedate=December 27, 2008}}

| rev9 = Spin

| rev9score = C–[Simple Plan is] a band as spiritually distant from Dookie as John Mayaer is from Blind Willie McTell. [Dec 2004, p.124]

| rev10 = Sputnikmusic

| rev10score = 3.5/5{{cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/45109/Simple-Plan-Still-Not-Getting-Any.../|title=imple Plan - Still Not Getting Any...|website=Sputnikmusic|last=STAFF|first=Sowing|date=15 August 2011|access-date=31 March 2025}}

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Still Not Getting Any... received generally positive reviews, receiving praise for its production and catchy choruses, but music critics were still questioning the band's musical talent in terms of lyrics and instrumentation in their given genre. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 66, based on 9 reviews.

Johnny Loftus of AllMusic commended the band for shifting their teenage ennui material from pop-punk to a more modern rock sound that shows maturity in their lyrics, concluding that "As Still Not Getting Any...{{'}}s title and rowdier moments prove, they can still bring the spunky crowd-pleasers. But it's the album's less raucous and more thoughtful side that shows Simple Plan's investment in the future." Sean Richardson of Entertainment Weekly praised the band for maintaining their sense of humor and energy on the album, concluding that "Life may be complicated for Avril Lavigne's favorite opening act, but they're smart enough to understand that sometimes music shouldn't be." While mixed on the teenage-aimed lyrics, Jenny Eliscu of Rolling Stone found the production and instrumentation of the tracks catchy and worthy of being released as singles, saying that "[D]espite the overwrought angst, Still Not Getting Any . . . is a hard-to-deny collection of bubblegum punk."

Nick Catucci of Blender commended the band for adding their own musical choices to the pop-punk formula that evoke emotional introspection and empowerment but found it lacking in substance and stand out musicianship, concluding that "Simple Plan are gluttons for the pleasure of release, a quality they picked up from an earlier generation of wound-up punk. Though that's also the only quality to which they've remained loyal." Jon Pareles of The New York Times was mixed on the messages that Bouvier delivered throughout the album, concluding that "Individually, the songs are catchy, but as they pile up over the length of the album, it's impossible not to wonder whether the singer's endless complaints didn't drive everyone away."{{cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/08/arts/music/08choi.html?_r=1&oref=login|title=New CD's (Simple Plan: Still Not Getting Any...)|accessdate=August 24, 2020|last=Pareles|first=Jon|date=November 8, 2004|work=The New York Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140712193731/http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/08/arts/music/08choi.html?_r=1&oref=login|archive-date=July 12, 2014|url-status=live}} Robert Christgau graded the album as a "dud",{{cite web|url=http://robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=simple+plan|title=CG: simple plan|access-date=March 22, 2012|publisher=RobertChristgau.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109050756/http://robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?name=simple+plan|archive-date=January 9, 2016|url-status=live}} indicating "a bad record whose details rarely merit further thought."{{cite web|last=Christgau|first=Robert|year=2000|url=http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-cg90/grades-90s.php|title=Key to Icons|publisher=RobertChristgau.com|access-date=June 2, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120305171308/http://www.robertchristgau.com/xg/bk-cg90/grades-90s.php|archive-date=2012-03-05|url-status=live}}

NME listed the album as one of "20 Pop Punk Albums Which Will Make You Nostalgic".{{cite web|url=https://www.nme.com/photos/20-pop-punk-albums-which-will-make-you-nostalgic/340824|title=20 Pop Punk Albums Which Will Make You Nostalgic|date=June 9, 2014|work=NME|publisher=IPC Media|access-date=July 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160109050756/http://www.nme.com/photos/20-pop-punk-albums-which-will-make-you-nostalgic/340824|archive-date=2016-01-09|url-status=live}}

It debuted and peaked at number 3 on the US Billboard 200 with over 139,000 copies sold in its first week.{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/1493402/jay-z-r-kelly-still-together-at-top-of-billboard-albums-chart/|title=Jay-Z, R. Kelly Still Together — At Top of Billboard Albums Chart|publisher=MTV|author=D'Angelo, Joe|date=November 3, 2004|access-date=August 25, 2020|archive-date=July 24, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170724232754/http://www.mtv.com/news/1493402/jay-z-r-kelly-still-together-at-top-of-billboard-albums-chart/|url-status=dead}} The record was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of one million copies.[https://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH "RIAA Database Search for Simple Plan"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070626050454/http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?table=SEARCH |date=2007-06-26 }} Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved on August 17, 2008. As Of July 2005, it has sold 1.2 million copies in the US.

Lead single "Welcome to My Life" peaked at number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, number 10 on Mainstream Top 40, and was certified gold by the RIAA for 500,000 shipments.

All songs written by Simple Plan.

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| title1 = Shut Up!

| length1 = 3:01

| title2 = Welcome to My Life

| length2 = 3:22

| title3 = Perfect World

| length3 = 3:51

| title4 = Thank You

| length4 = 2:53

| title5 = Me Against the World

| length5 = 3:12

| title6 = Crazy

| length6 = 3:38

| title7 = Jump

| length7 = 3:08

| title8 = Everytime

| length8 = 4:01

| title9 = Promise

| length9 = 3:32

| title10 = One

| length10 = 3:22

| title11 = Untitled

| length11 = 3:57

| total_length = 37:58

}}

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| title12 = Perfect

| note12 = Live

| title13 = The Worst Day Ever

| note13 = Live

| length13 =

| title14 = Addicted

| note14 = Live

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| title15 = I'd Do Anything

| note15 = Live

| length15 =

| title16 = Welcome to My Life

| note16 = Acoustic

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{{Track listing

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| title1 = Making Of "Welcome to My Life" Video

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| title2 = Welcome to My Life

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| title5 = Highlights from Malaysia & Japan Tour, November 2004

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| title6 = Highlights from UK Tour, September 2004

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Personnel per booklet.{{cite AV media notes|title=Still Not Getting Any...|others=Simple Plan|year=2004|type=booklet|publisher=Lava Records|id=7567-93250-2}}

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Simple Plan

• Pierre Bouvier – lead vocals
• Chuck Comeau – drums
• Jeff Stinco – guitars
• Sebastien Lefebvre – guitars, background vocals
• David Desrosiers – bass, background vocals; additional drums (track 11)

Additional musicians

• Bob Buckley – string arrangements (tracks 10 and 11)
• Bill Sample – piano (track 11)

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Production

• Bob Rock – producer, engineer
• Eric Helmkamp – engineer, digital engineer
• Mathieu Roberge – digital engineer
• Randy Staub – mixing
• Zach Blackstone – assistance
• George Marino – mastering
• Darcy Proper – 5.1 surround mastering
• Chapman Baehler – album photography
• Simple Plan – art direction, concept
• Christina Dittmar – art direction for Lava
• Fred Jérôme – layout design

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{{Reflist}}

• [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFi8Rt2P-6PItHjJ9cU4MeHdSEtCZL2u3 Still Not Getting Any...] at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)

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