Bubblebath (EP)

Bubblebath
Bubblebath
EP by That Poppy
Released	February 12, 2016
Recorded	2014–2015
Genre	Reggae fusion; pop; pop rock;
Length	12:47
Label	Island
Producer	Tommy English; Tyler Glenn; Tim Pagnotta; Sir Nolan;
That Poppy chronology
Singles from Bubblebath
	"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

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

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

"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

Credits adapted from iTunes Store.^[13]

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Producer(s)	Length
1.	"Lowlife"	Moriah Pereira Nolan Lambroza Simon Wilcox	Sir Nolan	3:26
2.	"Money"	Pereira Wilcox Tom Schleiter Corey Mixter	Tommy English	3:10
3.	"Altar"	Pereira Wilcox Lambroza Bryce Vine Tom Peyton	Sir Nolan	2:40
4.	"American Kids"	Pereira Mixter Tim Pagnotta Tyler Glenn	Pagnotta Glenn	3:31
Total length:				12:47

Release history

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

References

^ ^a ^b "Popular TV - The Anti-Social Network". www.populartv.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
^ ^a ^b ^c Peterson, Tyler. "That Poppy - Bubblebath EP UQMUSIC". UQMUSIC. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016.
^ Poppy (March 23, 2016), Ask Poppy A Question, retrieved May 19, 2017
^ Kaplan, Ilana. "EP PREMIERE : THAT POPPY". PopularTV. Archived from the original on February 13, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
^ 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.
^ "Island Records". www.islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.
^ "That Poppy – New Songs, Playlists, Videos & Tours – BBC Music". BBC. Archived from the original on August 7, 2016. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
^ 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.
^ "Most Influential Song". Tiger Beat. Archived from the original on March 8, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2017.
^ "That Poppy's Cute & Colorful "Money" Video: Premiere". Idolator. July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
^ "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)
^ Jantz, Ryan. "Music from Scream: SEASON 2 PREMIERE". MTV. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. Retrieved July 15, 2016.
^ "Bubblebath – EP by That Poppy". iTunes Store (US). June 10, 2016. Retrieved July 29, 2016.
^ Bubblebath - EP by That Poppy on Apple Music, June 10, 2016, retrieved November 12, 2024

[:0-1] "Popular TV - The Anti-Social Network". www.populartv.com. Archived from the original on April 22, 2016. Retrieved April 18, 2017.

[:1-2] 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

[populartv-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.

[Island_reference-6] "Island Records". www.islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2016. Retrieved July 2, 2016.

[bbc-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.

[nun-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)

[mtv-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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