Ready (Ruel EP)

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Ready
EP by
Ruel
Released15 June 2018 (2018-06-015)
Label
ProducerM-Phazes
Ruel chronology
Ready
(2018) 		Free Time
(2019)
Singles from Ready
  1. "Don't Tell Me"
    Released: 13 July 2017
  2. "Dazed & Confused"
    Released: 27 April 2018
  3. "Younger"
    Released: 8 June 2018
  4. "Not Thinkin' Bout You"
    Released: 2 November 2018[1]
  5. "Say"
    Released: March 2019

Ready is the debut extended play by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. It was released on 15 June 2018 through RCA Records.

Reception[edit]

Rob Moran from Sydney Morning Herald said the EP has "jazzy chords" and "lilting songs of troubled young love".[2]

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."[3]

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."[4]

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."[4]

Track listing[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

Digital download/streaming
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Intro"
M-Phazes0:31
2."Younger"
  • JaVohn Jordan Griffin
  • Griffin Jr.
  • Landon
  • van Djik
  • Aarons
3:42
3."Dazed & Confused"
3:10
4."Not Thinkin' Bout You"
3:08
5."Say"
  • M-Phazes
  • Alex Hope[b]
3:47
6."Don't Tell Me"
  • Harding
  • Landon
  • van Djik
M-Phazes4:01
Total length:18:03

Notes

  • ^[a] signifies a co-producer.
  • ^[b] 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[edit]

Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]

Musicians

  • Sarah Aarons – background vocals (track 2)
  • E-Session Strings – strings (track 5)
  • Beau Golden – keyboards (tracks 2, 4, 5)
  • Hooked on Harmonx – background vocals (tracks 2, 4)
  • Alex Hope – background vocals (track 5), piano (track 5)
  • Jason McGee and The Choir – choir (track 2)
  • Sean Kantrowitz – guitar (track 3), synthesizer (track 3)
  • Jake Meadows – harp (track 5)
  • Taka Perry – piano (track 1)
  • Shhor – background vocals (track 5)
  • Angel Tairua – background vocals (track 5)
  • Ruel Vincent van Djik – lead vocals (all tracks)
  • Stella van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
  • Sylvie van Djik – background vocals (track 1)
  • Thief – background vocals (track 2)
  • Daniel Walsh – guitar (tracks 2-4)

Production

  • Phillipe-Marc Anquetil – recording engineer (tracks 2-6)
  • William Binderup – assistant engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
  • Spencer Cheyne – mixing engineer (track 5)
  • Eric J. Dubowsky – mixing engineer (track 6)
  • Symbolyc One – co-producer (tracks 2, 4)
  • VohnBeatz – co-producer (track 2)
  • Alex Hope – miscellaneous producer (track 5)
  • Brennan Kennedy – assistant engineer (track 5)
  • M-Phazes – producer (all tracks), recording engineer (tracks 1, 2)
  • Erik Madrid – mixing engineer (tracks 1, 2, 4)
  • Matt Noble – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
  • One Above – recording engineer (track 3)
  • Taka Perry – miscellaneous producer (tracks 2, 4)
  • Decap – miscellaneous producer (track 3)
  • Keith "Ten4" Sorrells – mixing engineer (track 3)

Weekly charts[edit]

Chart (2018) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[6] 76
Australian Artist (ARIA)[7] 17
New Zealand Heatseekers (RIANZ)[8] 3

Release history[edit]

Region Date Format(s) Label Catalogue
Australia[9] 15 June 2018 Digital download / streaming RCA Records, Sony Music

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ruel Drops Video For 'Not Thinkin' Bout You'". U Music Pub. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 9 November 2018.
  2. ^ "For 15-year-old singer Ruel, TV stardom isn't the way". Sydney Morning Herald. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Ruel Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP READY Today". Broadway World. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  4. ^ a b "RUEL Releases Track and Video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (Acoustic Version)". amnplify. February 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  5. ^ a b "Ready / Ruel - TIDAL" (Click on the three dots next to the release details and click "Credits" to access the credits.). Tidal. Retrieved 2019-09-07.
  6. ^ "ARIA Chart Watch #478". auspOp. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  7. ^ "ARIA AUSTRALIAN ARTIST ALBUMS CHART". ARIA. 25 June 2018. Retrieved 23 June 2018.
  8. ^ "NZ Heatseeker Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 25, 2018. Retrieved June 22, 2018.
  9. ^ "Ready (EP)". iTunes. June 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
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