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Bubblebath
EP by
That Poppy
ReleasedFebruary 12, 2016 (2016-02-12)
Recorded2014–2015
Length12:47
LabelIsland
Producer
That Poppy chronology
Bubblebath
(2016) 		Poppy.Computer
(2017)
Singles from Bubblebath
  1. "Lowlife"
    Released: July 24, 2015

Bubblebath is the debut extended play (EP) by American singer-songwriter That Poppy (later known as Poppy). It was released on February 12, 2016, by Island Records as her first and only release on the label.

Composition

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Bubblebath incorporates elements of ska-pop and punk.[1] The EP opens up with "Lowlife", a reggae song that serves as Bubblebath's only single.[2] "Money" and "Altar" are described as "retro-bangers."[2] "American Kids" lyrically talks about millennial stereotypes. Popular TV described the song as the "antithesis to Halsey's 'New Americana,' but just as anthemic."[1] Poppy states that the EP's name comes from the idea that the world is 'dirty' and would benefit from a bubblebath.[3]

Critical reception

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Tyler Peterson of UQMUSIC gave the EP a positive review, calling it a "little collection of some major millennial masterpieces." He further wrote: "Blazing full force with her Electra-Heart-meets-Princess-Peach persona, That Poppy is demonstrating some serious staying power with her committed visual and sonic aesthetics."[2]

Promotion

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"Lowlife" was released as a single on July 24, 2015. PopularTV has described the track as one that "will make you want to break out your old checkered Vans and hang with the skater boys."[4] "Lowlife" was later featured on the compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 58 in the United States,[5] and a version of the track featuring rapper Travis Mills was released under Island Records in April 2016[6] and has received airplay on BBC Radio.[7] A music video for the song was released in July 2015, premiering on Teen Vogue.[8] In September 2016, "Lowlife" was nominated for a Tiger Beat "19 Under 19" Award for "Most Influential Song".[9]

In July 2016, Poppy released a music video for "Money", which kept a similar tone to her YouTube videos.[10][11] "Money" was used in the first episode of the second season of the television series Scream, titled "I Know What You Did Last Summer".[12] It became a frequent encore song for Poppy's Poppy.Computer Tour.

Track listing

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Credits adapted from iTunes Store.[13]

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Lowlife"
Sir Nolan3:26
2."Money"
Tommy English3:10
3."Altar"
Sir Nolan2:40
4."American Kids"
  • Pagnotta
  • Glenn
3:31
Total length:12:47

Release history

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Release dates and formats for Bubblebath
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Various February 12, 2016
Island [14]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Popular TV - The Anti-Social Network". www.populartv.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c Peterson, Tyler. "That Poppy - Bubblebath EP UQMUSIC". UQMUSIC. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016.
  3. ^ Poppy (March 23, 2016), Ask Poppy A Question, retrieved May 19, 2017
  4. ^ Kaplan, Ilana. "EP PREMIERE : THAT POPPY". PopularTV. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  5. ^ UMe. "NOW That's What I Call Music! Presents Today's Biggest Hits on NOW That's What I Call Music! Vol. 58". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
  6. ^ "Island Records". www.islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  7. ^ "That Poppy – New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours – BBC Music". BBC. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  8. ^ Firman, Tehrene (July 24, 2015). "That Poppy Lowlife Music Video | Teen Vogue". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on July 28, 2015. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  9. ^ "Most Influential Song". Tiger Beat. Archived from the original on March 8, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
  10. ^ "That Poppy's Cute & Colorful "Money" Video: Premiere". Idolator. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  11. ^ "That Poppy - "Money" - YouTube". YouTube. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ^ Jantz, Ryan. "Music from Scream: SEASON 2 PREMIERE". MTV. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
  13. ^ "Bubblebath – EP by That Poppy". iTunes Store (US). June 10, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
  14. ^ Bubblebath - EP by That Poppy on Apple Music, June 10, 2016, retrieved November 12, 2024
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