Painkiller (Ruel song)
| "Painkiller" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ||||
| Single by Ruel | ||||
| from the EP Free Time | ||||
| Released | 30 April 2019 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:33 | |||
| Label | RCA/Sony Music Australia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Ruel, Hiren Mor | |||
| Producer(s) | Hiren Mor | |||
| Ruel singles chronology | ||||
| ||||
| Music video | ||||
| "Painkiller" on YouTube | ||||
"Painkiller" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 30 April 2019[1] as the lead single from his second extended play, Free Time. The song sees Ruel again working with producer M-Phazes ,Hiren Mor and songwriter Sarah Aarons.[2]
Music video
The music video for "Painkiller" was released on 30 April 2019.[3]
Reception
Sose Fuamoli from Triple J said the song is "marked by bold bass and melodic work", saying "'Painkiller' is a track that sees Ruel step into a more mature songwriting space, leaning more into rich R&B notes and letting his natural cadence and rhythmic notes flourish. His soul and jazz influences bleed through on this single too, finding and connecting with that bass groove with ease."[4]
Alissa Arunarsirakul from Ones to Watch said "'Painkiller' is drenched with warm violins, groovy bass lines, and luscious vocals". [5]
Charts
| Chart (2019) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 35 |
| Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[7] | 5 |
| South Korea (Gaon)[8] | 171 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | Platinum | 70,000‡ |
|
* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 30 April 2019[1] | Digital download, streaming | RCA, Sony Music Australia |
References
- ^ a b "Painkiller - Single". iTunes Store. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "SOTD: Ruel sets the tone for next EP with 'Painkiller'". The Music Network. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Ruel - Painkiller (Official Video)". YouTube. 30 April 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "First Spin: Ruel's 'Painkiller' is another addictive piece of pop-R&B from one of Australia's brightest". ABC. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Ruel's Refreshingly Soulful "Painkiller" Is Just What the Doctor Ordered". Ones to Watch. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
- ^ "Ruel – Painkiller". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
- ^ "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart". ARIA. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
{{cite web}}:|archive-date=/|archive-url=timestamp mismatch; 2019-08-14 suggested (help) - ^ "Digital Chart – Week 47 of 2019". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 28 November 2019.
- ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 22 September 2019.