After Laughter cover art

  Studio Album · No. 5

After Laughter Songwriting Credits by Paramore

2017 Fueled by Ramen / Atlantic Records 12 tracks 43 min

Produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen, Taylor York  ·  Engineered by Carlos de la Garza, Mike Schuppan, Kevin Boettger

Fueled by Ramen / Atlantic Records Synth-popNew wavePower popPop rock
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Authorship
Complete Artist

Holds writing credit on 12 of 12 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 12 / 12 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 12 tracks with documented writers, by whether Paramore carries a lyricist or composer credit.

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12 trackswritten by Paramore 0 tracksoutside writers
Paramore's roles on this album

Share of the 12 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

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By the Numbers

12
Tracks
4
Lyricists
2
Producers
2017
Released
Data Insight

After Laughter was written by Hayley Williams and Taylor York, with returning drummer Zac Farro co-writing "Rose-Colored Boy," "Pool," and "Grudges" after rejoining the band. Aaron Weiss of mewithoutYou co-wrote the spoken-word track "No Friend." The album is self-written by the band and produced by Taylor York with Justin Meldal-Johnsen, pairing upbeat new wave and synth-pop arrangements with Williams's frank lyrics about depression.

Paramore's fifth album, co-produced by Justin Meldal-Johnsen and Taylor York, with Zac Farro returning to the fold. After Laughter strips back the maximalism of the self-titled record in favor of a tighter '80s new wave and synth-pop aesthetic. Singles 'Hard Times' and 'Told You So' reached the top 10 of Billboard's Hot Rock Songs chart.

Track Listing & Credits 12 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
Hard Times #90
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
2
Rose-Colored Boy #27
Hayley WilliamsTaylor YorkZac Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin YorkZachary Wayne Farro Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
3
Told You So #16
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
4
Forgiveness
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
5
Fake Happy
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
6
26
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
7
Pool
Hayley WilliamsTaylor YorkZac Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin YorkZachary Wayne Farro Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
8
Grudges
Hayley WilliamsTaylor YorkZac Farro Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin YorkZachary Wayne Farro Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
9
Caught in the Middle
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
10
Idle Worship
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)
11
No Friend
Hayley WilliamsTaylor YorkAaron Weiss Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin YorkAaron Weiss Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Aaron Weiss
12
Tell Me How
Hayley WilliamsTaylor York Hayley Nichole WilliamsTaylor Benjamin York Justin Meldal-JohnsenTaylor York Hayley Williams (Lead Vocals)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 8 contributors

TY
Taylor York
Writer · Producer
On this album12 written
HN
Hayley Nichole Williams
Writer
On this album12 written
HW
Hayley Williams
Writer · Vocals
On this album12 written
TB
Taylor Benjamin York
Writer
On this album12 written
ZF
Zac Farro
Writer
On this album3 written
ZW
Zachary Wayne Farro
Writer
On this album3 written
AW
Aaron Weiss
Writer
On this album1 written
JM
Justin Meldal-Johnsen
Producer
On this album12 produced

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Frequently Asked Questions After Laughter

Did Paramore write After Laughter themselves?
Yes. After Laughter was written by Hayley Williams and Taylor York, with returning drummer Zac Farro co-writing three tracks. Outside of one guest co-write from Aaron Weiss, the album is entirely self-written by the band.
Who wrote "Hard Times" by Paramore?
"Hard Times" was written by Hayley Williams and Taylor York. The upbeat lead single pairs bright new wave production with lyrics about depression, and it reached number 6 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
What genre is Paramore's After Laughter?
After Laughter is a new wave and synth-pop album with power pop and pop rock influences. It marked a sharp stylistic turn from the band's earlier pop-punk sound toward brighter, 1980s-inspired arrangements.
Who wrote "Rose-Colored Boy" by Paramore?
"Rose-Colored Boy" was written by Hayley Williams, Taylor York, and Zac Farro. It was one of three songs Farro co-wrote after returning to the band, and it peaked at number 27 on the US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart.
Who produced After Laughter by Paramore?
After Laughter was produced by Taylor York and Justin Meldal-Johnsen. The pair built the album around synth and drum-machine textures that defined its new wave sound.
Why does "No Friend" on After Laughter credit Aaron Weiss?
"No Friend" features and credits Aaron Weiss of the band mewithoutYou, who wrote and performed its spoken-word lyrics. The rest of the song was written by Hayley Williams and Taylor York.
How did After Laughter by Paramore perform commercially?
After Laughter debuted at number 6 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA in the United States. It also reached Gold status in the UK and New Zealand.

Sources

Wikipedia: After Laughter Wikipedia: Hard Times (Paramore song) Wikipedia: Rose-Colored Boy MusicBrainz: After Laughter release group (Paramore) Cover Art Archive: After Laughter front cover Wikipedia: Told You So (Paramore song) Cover Art Archive: After Laughter by Paramore