Simple Plan: No Pads No Helmets...just Balls Die Version auf Vinyl LP in Standard- Auflage. Diese besondere Auflage wurde veröffentlicht im Verlag Artist Friendly Co. am 11. April 2025.

Released on March 19, 2002, "No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls" is the debut studio album by Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan. The album quickly became a defining release for the early 2000s pop-punk scene, resonating with a generation of young music fans with its catchy hooks and relatable lyrics. The album features twelve tracks, including the hit singles "Perfect," which is a poignant ballad about familial expectations and personal shortcomings, and "Addicted," a high-energy track about unrequited love. Other notable songs include "I'd Do Anything," which features vocals from Mark Hoppus of Blink-182, and "I'm Just A Kid," which captures the angst and frustration of adolescence. The album's title reflects the band's straightforward approach to music, emphasizing raw energy over elaborate production. With its blend of infectious melodies and emotive themes, "No Pads, No Helmets...Just Balls" established Simple Plan as a significant force in the pop-punk genre and laid the groundwork for their subsequent success.

Album Genres übergreifend Rock, Alternative rock und Pop Rock.