''Nemesis'' is the second extended play by American singer and songwriter
Bridgit Mendler. It was released on November 18, 2016, through Black Box Media Agency.
For the release of ''Nemesis'', Mendler partnered with Fanjoy Co to create a box set of the EP, including an exclusive physical copy signed by Mendler as well as other items.
Background
In an interview with ''
MTV
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''s Deepa Lakshmin, Mendler said about the EP "I feel like I've poured the most of myself of anything I've done into this project. That's been a very therapeutic process." She also talked about her fans watching her grow up on TV, and hoping that ''Nemesis'' would show them a "more well-rounded perspective" of who she is now, four years later. She also called the EP "a collection of regret songs."
Critical reception
The EP received critical acclaim from music critics. RJ Frometa of ''Vents Magazine'' labeled the EP a "stunning collection of four self-assured and bittersweet relationship songs that entwine intelligent pop, soul and R&B."
''CelebMix''s Jonathan Currinn stated that the EP is "something totally different and totally unexpected" as well claiming that Mendler "is definitely channeling some indie-pop." He went on to say "
'Nemesis''isn't your average EP, well it's not even your average Bridgit Mendler packaged pop songs. Instead it's a grower EP, one that has definitely put a stamp on who she is becoming. She is definitely putting a mark on the music industry, getting herself out there, and proving that she can experiment and release music that she wants to." Erica Russell of ''
PopCrush
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'' claimed "the honey-voiced pop star explores a stormier sound and moodier themes, weaving a tale of post-heartbreak self-reflection through a deliciously atmospheric soundscape of saccharine trip hop ("Atlantis"), folksy soul ("Library"), hazy R&B ("Do You Miss Me At All") and groovy alt-pop ("Snap My Fingers")."
Accolades
Singles
"
Atlantis" was released as the lead single from the EP on August 26, 2016.
"
Do You Miss Me at All
"Do You Miss Me at All" is a song recorded by American recording artist Bridgit Mendler. It premiered via Noisey on November 3, 2016, and was released on November 4, 2016, as the second and final single from her extended play, ''Nemesis'' (2016).
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", the second and final single from the EP, was premiered through
Noisey
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on November 3, 2016. It was released digitally on November 4, 2016.
Other songs
Mendler released an acoustic music video for "Library" on the same day as the release of the EP, November 18, 2016.
Tour
Mendler began a tour in support of the extended play on November 15, 2016, which was set to travel across
North America
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and
South America
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, however, South America dates were cancelled.
Setlist
# "
Do You Miss Me at All
"Do You Miss Me at All" is a song recorded by American recording artist Bridgit Mendler. It premiered via Noisey on November 3, 2016, and was released on November 4, 2016, as the second and final single from her extended play, ''Nemesis'' (2016).
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"
# "Salem"
# "Library"
# "Oxygen"
# "Flowers"
# "
Where Is the Love?" (
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cover)
# "
Can't Bring This Down" with
Pell
# "
Ready or Not"
# "
Atlantis"
# "Snap My Fingers"
Shows
Notes
Track listing
Charts
Release history
References
{{Bridgit Mendler
2016 EPs
Bridgit Mendler albums
Dance-pop EPs