Ready (Ruel EP) explained
| Ready |
| Type: | EP |
| Artist: | Ruel |
| Cover: | Ready_(EP)_by_Ruel.jpg |
| Label: |
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| Producer: | M-Phazes |
| Next Title: | Free Time |
| Next Year: | 2019 |
Ready is the debut extended play by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. It was released on 15 June 2018 through RCA Records.
Reception
Rob Moran from Sydney Morning Herald said the EP has "jazzy chords" and "lilting songs of troubled young love".[1]
The Music Desk at Broadway World said "The 6-track EP... includes previously released standouts, "Younger", "Don't Tell Me", and "Dazed & Confused" ... [and] features two previously unreleased songs; an infectious falsetto-laden alt-R&B influenced track called "Not Thinkin' Bout You" and "Say", a nostalgic, heartfelt power-ballad that exquisitely showcases the young artist's impressive vocal range and control."[2]
Ones to Watch said "The EP as a whole is a testament to the bright future of pop music, as it is rich with an array of genres, contains a diverse range of relatable lyrical themes, and hosts a number of guaranteed ear worms."[3]
Atwood Magazine said "Ruel is Ready: He's proved it five times over on his introductory effort, asserting his musical and lyrical talents through a majestic series of heavy anthems and soulful ballads that cut deep, hitting home every time."[3]
Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[4] Notes
- signifies a co-producer.
- signifies an miscellaneous producer.
- "Intro" features background vocals from Stella van Djik and Sylvie van Djik.
- "Younger" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx, Sarah Aarons, Thief and Jason McGee & The Choir.
- "Dazed & Confused" features background vocals from Phillipe-Marc Anquetil and Thief.
- "Not Thinkin' Bout You" features background vocals from Hooked on Harmonx and Phillipe-Marc Anquetil.
- "Say" features background vocals from Alex Hope, Angel Tairua, and Shhor.
Personnel
Credits adapted from Tidal.
Musicians
- Sarah Aarons – background vocals
- E-Session Strings – strings
- Beau Golden – keyboards
- Hooked on Harmonx – background vocals
- Alex Hope – background vocals, piano
- Jason McGee and The Choir – choir
- Sean Kantrowitz – guitar, synthesizer
- Jake Meadows – harp
- Taka Perry – piano
- Shhor – background vocals
- Angel Tairua – background vocals
- Ruel Vincent van Djik – lead vocals
- Stella van Djik – background vocals
- Sylvie van Djik – background vocals
- Thief – background vocals
- Daniel Walsh – guitar
Production
- Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – recording engineer
- William Binderup – assistant engineer
- Spencer Cheyne – mixing engineer
- Eric J. Dubowsky – mixing engineer
- Symbolyc One – co-producer
- VohnBeatz – co-producer
- Alex Hope – miscellaneous producer
- Brennan Kennedy – assistant engineer
- M-Phazes – producer, recording engineer
- Erik Madrid – mixing engineer
- Matt Noble – miscellaneous producer
- One Above – recording engineer
- Taka Perry – miscellaneous producer
- Decap – miscellaneous producer
- Keith "Ten4" Sorrells – mixing engineer
Weekly charts
Notes and References
- Web site: For 15-year-old singer Ruel, TV stardom isn't the way . Sydney Morning Herald. 15 June 2018. 23 June 2018.
- Web site: Ruel Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP READY Today . Broadway World. 15 June 2018 . 23 June 2018.
- Web site: RUEL Releases Track and Video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (Acoustic Version) . amnplify. February 2019 . 11 May 2019.
- Web site: Ready / Ruel - TIDAL. Tidal. en. Click on the three dots next to the release details and click "Credits" to access the credits.. 2019-09-07.
- Web site: ARIA Chart Watch #478. auspOp. 23 June 2018. 23 June 2018.
- Web site: ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART. ARIA. 25 June 2018. 23 June 2018.
- Web site: NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart. Recorded Music NZ. June 25, 2018. June 22, 2018.
- Web site: Ready (EP). iTunes. June 2018 . 5 June 2018.
