Forgot to Laugh

"Forgot to Laugh"
Promotional single by Bridgit Mendler from the album Hello My Name Is...
Released October 4, 2012[1]
Format Digital download
Recorded 2011[2]
Genre Pop, pop rock, funk[3]
Length 3:09
Label Hollywood
Writer Bridgit Mendler, Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou, Evan "Kidd" Bogart
Producer Kiriakou, Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein
Hello My Name Is... track listing

"Ready or Not"
(1)		 "Forgot to Laugh"
(2)		 "Top of the World"
(3)

"Forgot to Laugh" is a song by American recording artist Bridgit Mendler, taken up from the former's debut studio album, Hello My Name Is... (2012). It was composed by Mendler, Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou and Evan "Kidd" Bogart. The song was released as a promotional single on blog network Idolator in October 4, 2012.

The song received positive reviews from music critics, praising Mendler's vocals and the song's funk influence. "Forgot to Laugh" has been compared to Taylor Swift, Lily Allen and Selena Gomez & the Scene. The song debuted at number 198 on the South Korean International Singles Chart, making it the third song to chart in the country.[4]

Background, development and release

A midtempo pop song, "Forgot to Laugh" exhibits elements of pop rock and funk. Built on a beat, multi-tracked harmonies, the song's instrumentation includes slow-bouncing guitar, keyboard tones, and drums. Lyrically, the song suggests betrayal and contempt for an ex-boyfriend.[5] The song is a guitar-driven pop rock over a lightly strummed guitar, before a skittering backbeat.[6] To Girls Life Magazine "Forgot to Laugh" is a funk song with R&B-inspired beats.[3]

The song was exclusively released as a promotional single on blog network Idolator on October 4, 2012.[1]

Live performances

The song was performed in all dates of her tour, Bridgit Mendler: Live in Concert.

Reception

Critical reception

"Forgot to Laugh" has been compared to Lily Allen and Taylor Swift.

The song has received positive reviews from music critics. Tim Sendra of Allmusic was a review, praising her "fine singing voice" and her "songwriting chops".[7] Trey M. to Rickey comments that "Forgot to Laugh" is nice and good to mix in with the general fodder of the album. He compared Mendler's song to Selena Gomez & the Scene and said: "When the song first starts, Mendler even sounds a bit like her former Disney sister. Near the end Mendler makes hits a pretty big note too, and while including no runs in “Ready or Not” she makes it up in this song with all of the great harmonies.".[8] Sam Lansky to Idolator said that the song is "loaded with witty metaphors that would give Taylor Swift a run for her money" with a "monster chorus" and "the sharp songcraft is all the more impressive ".[6] Rachel Brodsky of MTV was also positive review and compares the song to Lily Allen, Swift and Cher Lloyd. She said "is at once sunny and wise, and seems to revel in the friendly sass and punch of Cher Lloyd and the fast-talking know-how of Lily Allen".[9]

The magazine Girls' Life was positive and commented that "Forgot to Laugh" is fun and has catchy lyrics with R&B-inspired beats.[3] Kai of the magazine Embrace You commented that the ingenious verbiage of the song is quite appealing and demonstrates the Mendler’s ability to incorporate humor in the songwriting. He said "The track is well produced with a grungy electric guitar blending with a fierce bass and hard-hitting drums, and Mendler’s sassy vocals sound convincing the more the track takes off.".[10] The Sweet Lyrics comments that the song is "pure pop, shiny, a pop-rock anthem" and that Mendler sings over a strummed guitar.[11] Guilherme Tintel of It Pop compares Mendler's song to Swift, saying the beats of the song sounds like the soundtrack of old movies, but the lyrics are mature.[12]

Chart performance

For the week ending October 27, 2012, the album version of "Forgot to Laugh" debuted at number 198 on the South Korean International Singles Chart, making it the third song to chart in the country.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Forgot to Laugh" – 3:09

Credits and personnel

Credits for the album version of "Forgot to Laugh" are adapted from Hello My Name Is... liner notes.[13]

  • Bridgit Mendler – vocals, songwriter, background vocals
  • Emanuel "Eman" Kiriakou – Songwriter, Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Programming, Ukulele,
  • Evan "Kidd" Bogart – Songwriter
  • Andrew "Goldstein" Goldstein – Bass, Guitar, Keyboards, Producer, Programming
  • Jai Marlon – Keyboards, Producer, Programming, String Arrangements, Strings, Synthesizer, Whistle
  • Jeremiah Olvera – Mixing Assistant
  • David Ryan – Guitar
  • Phil Shaouy – Guitar
  • Donnell Shawn Butler – Background vocals
  • Donnell Shawn – Background vocals
  • Spencer Lee – Background vocals
  • Freddy Wexler – Keyboards, Producer, String Arrangements, Strings, Synthesizer, Vocal Producer, Whistle
  • Pat Thrall – Editing
  • Jens Koerkemeier – Editing, Engineer
  • Chris Gehringer – Mastering
  • Serban Ghenea – Mixing

Charts

Chart (2012) Peak
position
South Korea (Gaon International Chart)[4] 198

Release history

Country Date Format Label
United States[6] October 4, 2012 Promotional single — digital download Hollywood Records

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "‘Good Luck Charlie’ Star Brigit Mendler Debuts New Track ‘Forgot to Laugh’ (AUDIO)". Zimbio. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  2. ↑ Mon, October 22, 2012 4:44pm EST by Dory Larrabee (2012-10-28). "[VIDEO] Bridgit Mendler’s Songs — Writes About Relationships On New Album". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "GL reviews Bridgit Mendler's Hello My Name Is...". Girl's Life Magazine. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ds. "Gaon Charts > South Korea International Chart". gaonchart.co.kr. Retrieved 2010-05-13.
  5. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler DEBUT ALBUM Details". Oceanup.com. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 "Bridgit Mendler’s “Forgot To Laugh”: Idolator Premiere". Idolator. 2012-10-23. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  7. ↑ Sendra, Tim (2012-10-23). "Hello My Name Is... - Bridgit Mendler : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-10-31.
  8. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler – Hello My Name Is… – Album Review". Rickey. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  9. ↑ "Forgot to Laugh - About". Cools Potters. 2012-10-28. Retrieved 2013-01-01.
  10. ↑ "Music Review: Bridgit Mendler “Hello My Name Is…”". Embrance You Magazine. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  11. ↑ "Bridgit Mendler promotes her new single Forgot to Laugh". Sweet Lyrics. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  12. ↑ "Review: Os primeiros passos de Bridgit Mendler em "Hello My Name Is..."". It Pop. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  13. ↑ "Hello My Name Is... - Credits". Allmusic. 2012-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-26.

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