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Ready (Ruel EP)
2018 EP by Ruel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ready is the debut extended play by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. It was released on 15 June 2018 through RCA Records.
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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]
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Track listing
Credits adapted from Tidal.[5]
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.
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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)
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