Mood Ring (Lorde song) explained
"Mood Ring" is a song by New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde. The song was released through Universal Music New Zealand on 18 August 2021, as the third single from her third studio album, Solar Power. "Mood Ring" was written and produced by Lorde and Jack Antonoff.
Background
The track listing for New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde's third studio album Solar Power was announced on 21 June 2021, with "Mood Ring" as the album's eleventh track.[1] On 16 August 2021, Lorde's website was updated with a mood ring chart.[2] The same day, Lorde announced the release of "Mood Ring" on 18 August 2021, via her website.[3] [4] In a statement, Lorde said the following of "Mood Ring":
Critical reception
Writing for Billboard, Hannah Dailey called the song a "airy, guitar-led track", which "both lightly mocks the promotion of a phony holistic lifestyle and sympathizes with people who find comfort in that same lifestyle".[5] Claire Shaffer of Rolling Stone called "Mood Ring" a "mellow acoustic track with only the faintest hint of percussion", sonically comparing it to the previously-released "Solar Power" and "Stoned at the Nail Salon".[6] In a negative review, Pitchfork described it as "less exciting than hoped for" and said that Lorde's critique of wellness culture seemed "pretty trite for someone who's previously been so ahead of the curve".[7]
Music video
A music video for the song, directed by Lorde and Joel Kefali, was released at 7AM NZDT on 18 August 2021. Claire Shaffer of Rolling Stone described the video as "a continuation of her "Solar Power" visual", where "[Lorde], now with bleached-blonde hair, leads a cult-like ceremony under a sunlit tent, surrounded by her followers in matching jade green outfits". Vulture writer Zoe Haylock stated that the video displays Lorde "using crystals, vitamins, sun salutations, and more to 'get well from the inside.'"[8]
Track listing
- Streaming[9]
- "Mood Ring" – 3:45
- "Stoned at the Nail Salon" – 4:26
- "Solar Power" – 3:12
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[10]
Charts
Release history
Notes and References
- News: Lavin . Will . Lorde reveals release date and tracklist for new album ‘Solar Power’ . 21 July 2021 . . 21 June 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210721034130/https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/lorde-reveals-release-date-and-tracklist-for-new-album-solar-power-2974545 . 21 July 2021 . live.
- News: Kenneally . Cerys . It looks like Lorde’s next Solar Power single will be "Mood Ring" . 16 August 2021 . . 16 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816214949/https://www.thelineofbestfit.com/news/latest-news/it-looks-like-lordes-next-solar-power-single-will-be-mood-ring . 16 August 2021 . live.
- News: Lorde announces imminent release of latest single Mood Ring . 16 August 2021 . . 16 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816215526/https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2021/08/16/news/lorde-announces-imminent-release-of-latest-single-mood-ring-2419902/ . 16 August 2021 . live.
- News: Gallagher . Alex . Lorde announces new single ‘Mood Ring’ will arrive this week . 16 August 2021 . . 16 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210816230242/https://www.nme.com/news/music/lorde-announces-new-single-mood-ring-will-arrive-this-week-3020552 . 16 August 2021 . live.
- News: Dailey . Hannah . Lorde Goes Blonde in 'Satirical' Video for New Song 'Mood Ring': Watch . 17 August 2021 . . 17 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817211227/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9616012/lorde-blonde-mood-ring-video/ . 17 August 2021 . live.
- News: Shaffer . Claire . Lorde Meditates, Consults Her Crystals on New Song ‘Mood Ring’ . 17 August 2021 . . 17 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817215737if_/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/lorde-mood-ring-1213288/ . 17 August 2021 . live.
- Web site: Lorde States The Obvious on The Breezy 'Mood Ring' . . August 17, 2021 . August 21, 2021 . https://archive.today/20210821001837/https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/lorde-mood-ring/ . 21 August 2021 . live.
- News: Haylock . Zoe . Lorde Satirizes Spirituality in Her "Mood Ring" Music Video . 17 August 2021 . . 17 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817221314/https://www.vulture.com/2021/08/lorde-drops-mood-ring-music-video-watch.html . 17 August 2021.
- Web site: Mood Ring - Single by Lorde. Spotify. 21 July 2021. 17 August 2021. https://archive.today/20210817212057/https://open.spotify.com/album/4ww2orXklptrpHj4M8xdvy. 17 August 2021. live.
- Web site: Credits / Mood Ring / Lorde. Tidal. 17 August 2021. 17 August 2021. https://archive.today/20210817213811/https://listen.tidal.com/album/194210337/credits. live.
- Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 34. Sverigetopplistan. 27 August 2021.
- Web site: Mood Ring by Lorde on Apple Music . . August 18, 2021 . August 25, 2021 .
- Web site: LORDE "Mood Ring" (Radio Date: 27/08/2021) . August 25, 2021 . Radio Date . August 27, 2021 .
- Web site: Triple A Future Releases. https://web.archive.org/web/20210922001138/https://www.allaccess.com/triple-a/future-releases. All Access. September 22, 2021. September 16, 2021.