Mood Ring (Lorde song)
"Mood Ring" | ||||
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Single by Lorde | ||||
from the album Solar Power | ||||
Released | 18 August 2021 | |||
Recorded | 2020–21 | |||
Length | 3:45 | |||
Label | Universal | |||
Songwriter(s) | ||||
Producer(s) |
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Lorde singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Mood Ring" on YouTube |
"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":
This is a song I am very excited about, it’s so much fun to me. Obviously when making this album I did a deep-dive into ’60s,
Critical reception
Writing for
Music video
A music video for the song, directed by Lorde and Joel Kefali, was released at 7AM
Track listing
- Streaming[10]
- "Mood Ring" – 3:45
- "Stoned at the Nail Salon" – 4:26
- "Solar Power" – 3:12
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.[11]
- Lorde – vocals, songwriting, production
- Jack Antonoff – songwriting, production, bass, acoustic guitar, electric 6-string, keyboards, programming
- Matt Chamberlain – drums, programming
- Phoebe Bridgers – background vocals
- Clairo – background vocals
- Lawrence Arabia – background vocals
- Marlon Williams – background vocals
- Mark "Spike" Stent– mixing
- Chris Gehringer – mastering engineer
- Will Quinnell – mastering
Charts
Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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Australia (ARIA)[12] | 29 |
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[13] | 76 |
Global 200 (Billboard)[14] | 93 |
Hungary (Single Top 40)[15] | 29 |
Ireland (IRMA)[16] | 44 |
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)[17] | 10 |
Portugal (AFP)[18] | 141 |
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[19] | 16 |
48 | |
US | 18 |
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[22] | 11 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref. |
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Various | August 18, 2021 | Universal | [23] | |
Italy | August 27, 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | [24] | |
United States | September 27, 2021 | Adult alternative radio | [25] |
References
- ^ Lavin, Will (21 June 2021). "Lorde reveals release date and tracklist for new album 'Solar Power'". NME. Archived from the original on 21 July 2021. Retrieved 21 July 2021.
- ^ Kenneally, Cerys (16 August 2021). "It looks like Lorde's next Solar Power single will be "Mood Ring"". The Line of Best Fit. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde announces imminent release of latest single Mood Ring". The Irish Times. 16 August 2021. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ a b Gallagher, Alex (16 August 2021). "Lorde announces new single 'Mood Ring' will arrive this week". NME. Archived from the original on 16 August 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ Minsker, Evan (17 August 2021). "Lorde Shares Video for New Song "Mood Ring": Watch". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ Dailey, Hannah (17 August 2021). "Lorde Goes Blonde in 'Satirical' Video for New Song 'Mood Ring': Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ a b Shaffer, Claire (17 August 2021). "Lorde Meditates, Consults Her Crystals on New Song 'Mood Ring'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde States The Obvious on The Breezy 'Mood Ring'". Pitchfork. 17 August 2021. Archived from the original on 21 August 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ^ Haylock, Zoe (17 August 2021). "Lorde Satirizes Spirituality in Her "Mood Ring" Music Video". Vulture. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Mood Ring - Single by Lorde". Spotify. 21 July 2021. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Credits / Mood Ring / Lorde". Tidal. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde – Mood Ring". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége. Retrieved 10 September 2021.
- ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde – Mood Ring". Top 40 Singles. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde – Mood Ring". AFP Top 100 Singles. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
- ^ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 34". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde Chart History (Bubbling Under Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Lorde Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Mood Ring by Lorde on Apple Music". 18 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "LORDE "Mood Ring" | (Radio Date: 27/08/2021)". Radio Date. 27 August 2021. Retrieved 25 August 2021.
- ^ "Triple A Future Releases". All Access. Archived from the original on 22 September 2021. Retrieved 16 September 2021.