Ruel, as long as you care | Track Review 🎵

Aussie teen pop singer Ruel continues to showcase a voice far more mature beyond his years on his marvelous single, “as long as you care.”

“I’m sun-dried, my lips are high on overdrive / I’m so tired,”  🎙 Ruel sings on the first verse of 🎵 “as long as you care”, continuing, “I’m sorry if I’m low on confidence… / I’m sorry, but my brain is fried.” Honestly, the Australian teen heartthrob, who turns 18 in November, has no reason to apologize. Years ago, when he first came onto the scene, the rich, soulful, and expressive nature of his voice was unbelievable – he as a mere teen with the voice of a fully seasoned pro! That is still the case for Ruel Vincent Van Dijk, who writes this standout single alongside producer 🎙M-Phazes (Mark Landon).

As is the case in the past, Ruel sounds utterly sublime.  His vocals are soulful to the nth degree. Still incredibly young, it’s still mind-boggling that this kid sounds this amazing.  He sings with incredible authenticity, expression, and nuance.  You really believe him because he sells it incredibly well.  As far as M-Phazes production, there are sensational throwback vibes from the R&B of the past, yet the sounds are also fresh.

Matters of the heart take front and center on “as long as you care.” Furthermore, the catchy, memorable chorus serves as the centerpiece:

“But don’t cry, I know that you care
You have no idea
It’s all bright lights and red eyes
Bright lights and red eyes, I’m never there
But as long as you’re here, I’m all bright lights and red eyes
Bright lights and red eyes.”

Final Thoughts

Ultimately, “as long as you are” proves to be a superb single from an artist clearly on the up and up. Ruel = musical godsend.

🎙Ruel • 💿 Bright Lights, Red Eyes (EP) • 🏷 RCA • 🗓 10.23.20

[📷 : RCA]