Pink Bubbles Go Ape

Helloween's 'Pink Bubbles Go Ape' gets a bubbly makeover in this 2024 remaster, bringing back memories of neon spandex and big hair. The German power metal band's fourth studio album is a wild ride through the absurd, the catchy, and the downright ridiculous. From the bombastic opener "Kids of the Century" to the infectious hooks of "Number One," this album is a guilty pleasure that will have you reaching for your air guitar in no time. The real standout here is the title track, a gloriously cheesy anthem that will transport you back to the heyday of power metal excess. But it's not all fun and games. The band's attempt at a ballad, "Your Turn," falls flat, lacking the emotional depth of their more bombastic numbers. And the lyrics throughout can be cringeworthy at times, with lines like "Pink bubbles go ape, anything goes" leaving us scratching our heads. Overall, this remaster breathes new life into a forgotten gem of the 80s metal scene. It may not be the most serious or profound album out there, but sometimes you just need to let go and embrace the silliness. So grab a can of pink bubbles and dive into this remaster - you won't be disappointed.