Christmastide (EP)

Christmastide is an extended play by singer and songwriter Tori Amos. Released on December 4, 2020,[1] it is her second release to feature holiday-themed material after 2009's Midwinter Graces, and the first of which to contain exclusively original material.

Christmastide
EP by
Tori Amos
ReleasedDecember 4, 2020
Recorded2020
StudioMartian Engineering (Cornwall, England)
GenreChristmas
Length16:35
LabelDecca
ProducerTori Amos
Tori Amos chronology
Native Invader
(2017)		 Christmastide
(2020)		 Ocean to Ocean
(2021)
Singles from Christmastide
  1. "Better Angels"
    Released: November 25, 2020

"Better Angels" was released as a single preceding the EP on November 25, 2020.[2]

Background and release

On the EP, Amos stated:

With Christmastide it was important to be positive and to try and lift people's spirits. It's a time of year that should be joyful with family and friends but also can sadly be a very lonely place for some. Many families will be unable to be together this year because of the Pandemic as well as many that are also dealing with the aftermath of a long and bitter U.S. Election. I hope these songs contained in this beautiful package can be a small treat to help along the way. We will get through these tough times together with strength in unity and hope.[1]

The album was released to streaming, as a digital download, and on vinyl, with cover artwork by graphic artist Rantz Hoseley.[3] While it did not chart on the US Billboard 200, it did reach number 79 on the Top Current Album Sales chart.[4]

Reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Beats Per Minute70%[5]
Financial Times[6]

The EP received generally positive reviews from music critics, including a five-star score from the Financial Times.

Track listing

All songs written by Tori Amos.

Side one

  1. "Christmastide" – 3:45
  2. "Circle of Seasons" – 5:11

Side two

  1. "Holly" – 3:39
  2. "Better Angels" – 4:00

Personnel

Charts
Chart performance for Christmastide
Chart (2020) Peak
position
US Top Current Albums (Billboard)[4] 79

References
  1. Tori Amos Announces New EP Christmastide – Pitchfork
  2. "Listen to Tori Amos' New Song "Better Angels"". Pitchfork. November 25, 2020.
  3. "Signed Christmastide Vinyl". Shop.toriamos.decca.com.
  4. "Tori Amos". Billboard.
  5. Barton, Matthew (December 23, 2020). "Album Review: Tori Amos – Christmastide". Beats Per Minute. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
  6. Cheal, David (December 24, 2020). "Tori Amos's Christmastide is steeped in mythology and hopeful". Financial Times. Retrieved July 9, 2022.
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