Ready (Ruel EP)

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Released15 June 2018 (2018-06-015)
Label
Producer M-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]

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

Contents

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-Phazes 0:31
2."Younger"
  • JaVohn Jordan Griffin
  • Griffin Jr.
  • Landon
  • van Djik
  • Aarons
3:42
3."Dazed & Confused"
3:10
4."Not Thinkin' Bout You"
  • M-Phazes
  • S1 [a]
  • Taka Perry [b]
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

Personnel

Credits adapted from Tidal. [5]

Musicians

Production

Weekly charts

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

Release history

RegionDateFormat(s)LabelCatalogue
Australia [9] 15 June 2018 Digital download / streaming RCA Records, Sony Music

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