Bubble (Band-Maid song)

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"Bubble"
Bandmaidbubble.jpg
Single by Band-Maid
from the album Conqueror
B-side"Smile"
ReleasedJanuary 16, 2019 (2019-01-16)
Length6:42
Label
Songwriter(s)
  • Miku Kobato
  • Band-Maid
Band-Maid singles chronology
"Glory"
(2019) 		"Bubble"
(2019) 		"Different"
(2020)
Music video
Band-Maid "Bubble" on YouTube

"Bubble" is the sixth single by Japanese rock band Band-Maid, released in Japan on January 16, 2019, by Crown Stones. The song was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama show Perfect Crime.[1][2] It was released on the same day as "Glory".[1][2]

Composition[]

The lyrics for "Bubble" were inspired by the manga Perfect Crime.[3] Rhythm guitarist/backing vocalist Miku Kobato wrote the lyrics to be "good enough so that those who read the original would appreciate it".[4] They were originally going to use one of their unreleased songs for the show, but lead guitarist Kanami Tōno "realized that the demo I just happened to be working on at the time was a better fit for the drama."[5]

The lyrics for "Smile" were written as a thank you to their fans.[6] The music was written by their long time collaborator, Kentaro Akutsu, because some of his compositions are considered popular by fans and they thought that their fans would enjoy another composition by him.[6]

Background and release[]

The single was released in three versions: a limited edition coupled with the single "Glory" that features acoustic versions of "Puzzle" and "Anemone" and the instrumental "Onset", a limited edition which features an acoustic version of "Anemone", and a standard edition single.[1] All three versions of the single contain the b-side "Smile".

Critical reception[]

JaME said that the title track "...mixes slow parts with sudden adrenaline outbursts" and that "We bet you will return to this song over and over again for fuelling[sic] up." And said that "Smile"'s use of "...acoustic guitar and Saiki's warm vocal" "...creates a soft, cosy atmosphere, which wraps you up like a comfortable blanket, while the other instruments serve as support."[2] Marc Bowie of J-Generation called the title track "...a typically melodic pounder" and that it "...features a crunching riff".[7]

Music video[]

The music video for "Bubble" was released on January 15, 2019. The music video is a tribute to the Queen biographical film Bohemian Rhapsody.[8]

Live performances[]

Live versions of "Bubble" were later released on their video albums Band-Maid World Domination Tour [Shinka] at Line Cube Shibuya (Shibuya Public Hall) and Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021).[9][10]

Track listing[]

CD

All lyrics are written by Miku Kobato.

No.TitleMusicLength
1."Bubble"Band-Maid3:45
2."Smile"Kentaro Akutsu3:57

Credits and personnel[]

Band-Maid members

  • Misa – bass
  • Miku Kobato – vocals, guitar
  • Saiki Atsumi – vocals
  • Akane Hirose – drums
  • Kanami Tōno – guitar

Recording and management

  • Recorded at Nasoundra Palace Studio
  • Recording engineer: Masyoshi Yamamoto
  • Mixed at Mix Forest
  • Mix engineer: Masahiko Fukui
  • Mastered by Masahiko Fukui
  • Design by Akira Yamaguchi, Kazu Yamamoto, Misaki Fujioka

[11]

Charts[]

Chart (2019) !Peak
position
Japan (Oricon)[12] 14
Japan Top Singles Sales (Billboard)[13] 13

Release history[]

Region Date Format Label Edition(s)
Japan[1] January 16, 2019 CD, digital download
  • Crown Tokuma
 Standard edition
2xCD Limited edition
CD Limited edition
Worldwide[14] Standard edition Digital download

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d "Band-Maid's to Release New Single 'Bubble' Alongside 'glory' in January". Moshi Moshi Nippon. December 11, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Band-Maid - glory / Bubble". JaME. April 10, 2019. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Interview by Utaten part 2 (For International)". Utaten. bandmaid.tokyo. February 5, 2019. p. 2. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Interview by Natalie part 2 (For International)". Natalie. bandmaid.tokyo. January 29, 2019. p. 2. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Interview by Natalie (For International)". Natalie. bandmaid.tokyo. January 29, 2019. p. 1. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Interview by Utaten part 3 (For International)". bandmaid.tokyo. February 5, 2019. p. 3. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  7. ^ Bowie, Marc (January 16, 2019). "Band-Maid - Bubble (MV)". J-Generation. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  8. ^ "Band-Maid、『ボヘミアン・ラプソディ』オマージュした新MV" (in Japanese). barks.jp. January 15, 2019. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "World Domination Tour [進化] at Line Cube Shibuya(渋谷公会堂)". Jrock News. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  10. ^ "[News Update] No God 公開！Blu-ray/DVD "Band-Maid Online Okyu-Ji (Feb. 11, 2021)"". bandmaid.tokyo. May 26, 2021. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  11. ^ "Band-Maid – Bubble (2019, CD)". Discogs. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  12. ^ "Bubble | Band-Maid" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  13. ^ "Billboard Japan Top Singles Sales: 2019/01/23 付け". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). January 23, 2019. Retrieved October 20, 2021.
  14. ^ "Bubble — Single by Band-Maid". Apple Music. Retrieved October 20, 2021.

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