Ready (Ruel EP)

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

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

Reception

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

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

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

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

References
  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. "RUEL Releases Track and Video for "Not Thinkin' Bout You" (Acoustic Version)". amnplify. February 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  5. "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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