RUEL Explores Love's Complexity in 'Kicking My Feet & Screaming' Album
RUEL gained fame at a young age with hits like “Dazed and Confused” and “Painkiller.” His album Kicking My Feet reached No. 36 on the Album Sales Chart, and now he has released the second part of the project, Kicking My Feet & Screaming. This album delves into the complexities of relationships, exploring both the highs and lows of love. RUEL discusses the inspiration behind the album and his excitement for this new chapter in his career.
Kicking My Feet & Screaming is a sequel to Kicking My Feet, focusing on different aspects of love. RUEL wrote both albums simultaneously, realizing that they formed two distinct worlds. The second album delves deeper into the emotional nuances of relationships, adding a more passionate and agitated tone to the narrative. The titles of the albums reflect the different moods and themes explored in each.
The writing process for Kicking My Feet & Screaming allowed RUEL to express different facets of his personality. He took control of the album's cohesion, ensuring that each song contributed to the overall narrative. RUEL shares his favorite song from the album, “Can I Have It Back?” and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing the tracks. Each song underwent changes during the creative process, reflecting RUEL's evolving vision for the album.
RUEL highlights the lyrics of “Faking Smiles” as particularly meaningful to him, showcasing his sense of humor and self-awareness. He discusses his plans for future tours and potential collaborations with artists like Mark Ronson and James Blake. RUEL hopes that listeners will appreciate the contrasting messages of Kicking My Feet and Kicking My Feet & Screaming, embracing the full spectrum of emotions and experiences portrayed in the albums.