"Cloud Riders" is a song by American musician Tori Amos. It was released on July 27, 2017 as the lead single from her fifteenth studio album Native Invader.[2] Like the rest of the album, the song was self-produced and recorded at Martian Engineering in Cornwall, England, with mixing being done by Amos' husband Mark Hawley and Marcel van Limbeek.[3]
| "Cloud Riders" | ||||
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| Single by Tori Amos | ||||
| from the album Native Invader | ||||
| Released | July 27, 2017 | |||
| Studio | Martian Engineering Cornwall | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock[1] | |||
| Length | 5:23 | |||
| Label | Decca | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Tori Amos | |||
| Producer(s) | Tori Amos | |||
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Overview
editAmos stated the inspiration for the song came from the experience of watching a shooting star at 4:22 A.M.[4] That morning, she completed the lyrics for the vast majority of the song, which she has stated took inspiration from Nordic mythology and imagery.[5]
"Cloud Riders" was positively received by critics. NPR stated the song "smolders and shimmers" and "never stops moving and slowly changing shape".[2] Albumism called the song "fantastic" and "melodious".[6]
Personnel
editAdapted from the liner notes of Native Invader:[3]
References
edit- ^ Harrison, Quentin (12 September 2017). "Tori Amos: 'Native Invader' is the Sharpest Song Suite in Her Oeuvre to Date". Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ a b Hilton, Robin (27 July 2017). "Tori Amos Shares 'Cloud Riders' From Upcoming Album". NPR. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ a b Amos, Tori (8 September 2017). Native Invader (liner notes).
- ^ Peacock, Tim (28 July 2017). "Tori Amos Shares New Song 'Cloud Riders' From Forthcoming Album 'Native Invader'". Udiscover Music. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
- ^ Amos, Tori (September 13, 2017). "Invader of Our Heart". Boyz.
- ^ Albumism Staff (28 July 2017). "Tori Amos Teases Forthcoming Album with Dazzling 'Cloud Riders'". Albumism. Retrieved 29 April 2023.