Simple Plan "No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls" 2025-08-08-Fresh bassist Ian Grushka

bassist Ian Grushka

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Simple Plan "No Pads, No Helmets... Just Balls" 2025-08-08-Fresh bassist Ian GrushkaSimple Plan's 2002 debut studio album, No Pads, No Helmets Just Balls, produced by Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, King's X), features 12 irresistible anti anthems of adolescent alienation, each one fit to burst with unstoppable hooks, melodic punk vocalizing, and shout it out loud choruses. Available on limited edition crystal clear vinyl.