Warning: I’m new to this genre of music writing. Normally, I prefer to leave the reviews to people who like to write them. Bubble was my first indiemonkey story so it only seems fitting that I review their debut album. Lucky for me, I got some ear candy. A writer could get spoiled this way.
Share, the lead singer of Bubble, personally handed me a copy of their full-length album "how ‘bout this?". Under her cheerful goading I opened up the bright pink album cover only to be greeted by a CD the same loud pink jumping out at me. That should have been a warning for what was in store when I slapped the CD on the player. "how ‘bout this?" starts out aggressive and never lets up.
Don’t confuse for a moment Bubble’s aggressiveness with lack of melody and hook. This well-rounded debut album from the LA foursome, "how ‘bout this?" is a 16-track collection of songs both new and reworked from their demo EP Bump Shots.  In your face rockers like "shake", "don’t talk to me" and "independently wasted" open the album. Songs like these are guaranteed to get you all hot and bothered. They slow it down a bit, but they don’t go soft, on tracks like "all I want" and "sparkle star".
The thing I love about this band is their take no prisoners attitude. They come out swinging each and every time. This album bleeds, sweats and screams of loves, hates and frustrations. The perfect mix of rebellion, sleaze and danger that is oh, so bad for me but so much fun. Bubble is rock n roll.
It’s all there: catchy songs, witty lyrics delivered over the roaring guitars of Share and Brent Muscat complements the pounding Eric Stacy bass lines perfectly. On tracks like "independently wasted" and my personal favorite "slut motorchopper" Share and drummer Bam establish themselves as songmasters of importance. Share’s razor-edge vocals take on a softer side on the impressive ballad "castle on the hill" proving she can do more than belt out songs; she can croon too.
What is most impressive is they were able to capture the intensity and spirit of their live shows into a 60-minute record. What you hear on the record isn’t postured rebellion acted out for the benefit of the MTV audience at home. "how ‘bout this?" reeks of the Hollywood streets that was its genesis. Not the trendy Sunset Strip Hollywood, mind you, where yuppies flock on weekends and gleefully fork out $12 for valet parking, but the dimly lit side-street clubs where you wonder if your car will be there when you come out.
Overall this is a strong album. If unadulterated rock n roll is your bag it would be worth your while to check this album out. Better yet, get the album and then catch them live. Both are hair-raising experiences.

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