Cloud Riders

"Cloud Riders"
Single by Tori Amos
from the album Native Invader
ReleasedJuly 27, 2017
StudioMartian Engineering
Cornwall
GenreAlternative rock[1]
Length5:23
LabelDecca
Songwriter(s)Tori Amos
Producer(s)Tori Amos
Tori Amos singles chronology
"Flicker"
(2016) 		"Cloud Riders"
(2017) 		"Up the Creek"
(2017)

"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]

Overview

Amos 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

Adapted from the liner notes of Native Invader:[3]

  • Tori Amos – vocals, keyboards, Hammond organ, programming, additional instrumentation
  • Mac Aladdin – guitar
  • Mark Hawley – programming, additional instrumentation

References

  1. ^ Harrison, Quentin (12 September 2017). "Tori Amos: 'Native Invader' is the Sharpest Song Suite in Her Oeuvre to Date". Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  2. ^ a b Hilton, Robin (27 July 2017). "Tori Amos Shares 'Cloud Riders' From Upcoming Album". NPR. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  3. ^ a b Amos, Tori (8 September 2017). Native Invader (liner notes).
  4. ^ Peacock, Tim (28 July 2017). "Tori Amos Shares New Song 'Cloud Riders' From Forthcoming Album 'Native Invader'". Udiscover Music. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
  5. ^ Amos, Tori (September 13, 2017). "Invader of Our Heart". Boyz.
  6. ^ Albumism Staff (28 July 2017). "Tori Amos Teases Forthcoming Album with Dazzling 'Cloud Riders'". Albumism. Retrieved 29 April 2023.