John Waller – While I’m Waiting
Jun 8, 2009 CD Reviews
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John Waller
While I’m Waiting
Beach Street Records
Grade – B+
While I’m Waiting is the sophomore release from Waller, a Georgia-based singer/songwriter. Looking back, Waller was once named as a “Face to Watch” by Billboard magazine. You may also remember that Waller was a part of the national act According to John. Additionally, his debut, The Blessing, was given a top grade by our very own reviewer, Rob Snyder. That is an extraordinary base to work from. However, it’s not as great as a platform as having your title track all over a number one independent movie like Fireproof! As is the case for “While I’m Waiting.”
Aside from containing the movie anthem, the album overall has a respectable worship feel and the soundtrack is quite full, unlike the usual singer/songwriter type album. For the most part, the soundtrack is radio formatted, but it would be easy to adapt the songs to a more personal or corporate worship setting. My personal favorite is “Dead Man Walking” with its more upbeat soundtrack. For the purposes of content and message, I like “Of All the Places,” which is an insightful look at the wonder of Jesus – God in flesh – in a manger and on the cross.
Overall While I’m Waiting is an uplifting project with an accessible pop/rock and worship style. Even without the boost of Fireproo,f I believe the CD has enough content to stand out on its own. For more information visit www.johnwallermusic.com.
- Ken W.
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