Painkiller (Ruel song)

"Painkiller" is a song recorded by Australian singer-songwriter Ruel. The song was released on 1 May 2019 as the lead single from his second extended play, Free Time.[1] The song sees Ruel reunite with producer M-Phazes and Sarah Aarons (whom he had both collaborated with on his 2017 EP Ready), and collaborate with songwriter Hiren Mor for the first time.[2]

"Painkiller"
Single by Ruel
from the EP Free Time
Released1 May 2019 (2019-05-01)
GenrePop
Length3:33
LabelRCA/Sony Music Australia
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)M-Phazes
Ruel singles chronology
"Say"
(2018)		 "Painkiller"
(2019)		 "Flames"
(2019)
Music video
"Painkiller" on YouTube

In May 2020, a remix featuring American rapper Denzel Curry was released, alongside the announcement of a forthcoming remix EP. The Painkiller remix EP was released on 12 June.[3]

Music video

The music video for "Painkiller" was released on 1 May 2019.[4]

Critical 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."[5]

Alissa Arunarsirakul from Ones to Watch said "'Painkiller' is drenched with warm violins, groovy bass lines, and luscious vocals".[6]

Track listing
Digital download[1]
No.TitleLength
1."Painkiller"3:33
Digital download — Remix[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Painkiller" (featuring Denzel Curry)3:47
Remix EP[8][9]
No.TitleLength
1."Painkiller" (featuring Denzel Curry)3:47
2."Painkiller (Mr. Carmack Remix)" (featuring Denzel Curry)3:30
3."Painkiller (Taka Perry Remix)"3:23
4."Painkiller (Young Franco Remix)" (featuring Denzel Curry)4:22
Total length:15:02

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (2019–2020) Peak
position
Australia (ARIA)[10] 35
Australian Artist Singles (ARIA)[11] 5
South Korea (Gaon)[12] 52

Year-end charts
Chart (2019) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[13] 16
Chart (2020) Position
Australian Artist (ARIA)[14] 33

Certifications
Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[15] Platinum 70,000

Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

Release history
Country Date Format Version Label
Australia 1st May 2019[1] Digital download, streaming Original RCA, Sony Music Australia
Australia 27 May 2020[7] Digital download, streaming Denzel Curry remix RCA, Sony Music Australia

References
  1. "Painkiller – Single by Ruel on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. "SOTD: Ruel sets the tone for next EP with 'Painkiller'". The Music Network. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  3. Newstead, Al (26 May 2020). "First Spin: Ruel drops 'Painkiller' remix featuring Denzel Curry". ABC. Retrieved 27 May 2020. ...This new version of 'Painkller' [sic] forms part of a complete remix package - alongside reworks from Young Franco, Taka Perry, and Mr. Carmack - that's released Friday 5 June.
  4. "Ruel - Painkiller (Official Video)". 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019 – via YouTube.
  5. "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.
  6. "Ruel's Refreshingly Soulful "Painkiller" Is Just What the Doctor Ordered". Ones to Watch. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  7. "Painkiller (feat. Denzel Curry) – Single by Ruel on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 27 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2020.
  8. Jova, Natalie (27 May 2020). "Ruel releases "Painkiller featuring Denzel Curry"". Holr Magazine. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
  9. "Painkiller (Remix Pack) – EP by Ruel on Apple Music". Apple Music AU. 12 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  10. "Australian-charts.com – Ruel – Painkiller". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved 14 December 2013.
  11. "ARIA Australian Artist Singles Chart". ARIA. Archived from the original on 2019-08-13. Retrieved 2018-08-13.
  12. "Digital Chart – Week 12 of 2020". Gaon Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 26 March 2020.
  13. "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2019". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
  14. "ARIA Australian Artist End of Year Singles Chart 2020". Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 15 January 2021.
  15. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2019 Singles". Australian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on 10 August 2020. Retrieved 22 September 2019.
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