King Ruby
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| Single by Ider | ||||
| Released | 23 September 2016 | |||
| Genre | Synth pop[1] | |||
| Label | Self-released | |||
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"King Ruby" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter duo Ider. It was self-released on 23 September 2016. It features on the soundtrack of the 2017 Electronic Arts video game FIFA 18.[2]
Background and composition
[edit]"King Ruby" is the third single to be released by Ider, after "Sorry" and "Pulse" earlier in 2016. Ider released this single themselves as they didn't first sign with a record label until the following year.
The song was inspired by a friend of the duo, Ruby, who had been involved in an accident in India and undertook a large recovery.[1][3]
Critical reception
[edit]Writing for The Line of Best Fit, Andrew Hannah says that "[…] "King Ruby" as a whole is just superb. This is the sound of a band already well into their stride and racing ahead of the competition."[1]
Track listing
[edit]Digital download
- "King Ruby" – 3:40
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Hannah, Andrew (23 September 2016). "IDER celebrate perseverance and the warrior spirit on superb third single "King Ruby"". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ "FIFA 18 – Soundtrack". Electronic Arts. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ Rosslee, Mariah (21 September 2016). "Premiere: IDER – "King Ruby"". Wonderland Magazine. Retrieved 7 January 2020.