There’s always a way to come back to your passion, just like in the case of the poet-singer-songwriter Chris Bullinger, who dedicated more than a decade of his life to the field of the solar energy industry but decided to take his step toward his longtime love and passion—music. This career change, which is basically a rebirth for this artist, has resulted in many discoveries about himself and the release of his latest project, “Waitin’ To Be Seen.” This 23-track collection, split into two parts, showcases Chris’s artistry, distinctive sound, and creative vision, with a particular focus on his evolving process and reinvention of his craft. Today, we’ll talk about the first part, “Waitin’ To Be Seen – Part 1.”
This album is told and presented from a unique perspective, having been divided into parts to create a much more compelling approach towards storytelling and performance. Waitin’ To Be Seen – Part 1 is uniquely designed to slowly unfold short stories on each song that serves as a chapter of something bigger in the narrative. This unique perspective and concept reflect the creative mind of Bullinger that is put into his craft as well as his commitment to create great content for his audience, delivering engaging sound and messages brought by his great observation skills, defined songwriting, and deep empathy towards other people. Legends like Bob Dylan, Steve Earle, and Townes Van Zandt deeply influenced this artist’s style in songwriting; hence, it is guaranteed that these tracks are lit.
“One Complete Connection” opens the whole collection with its classic roots of country sound. Clear vocals and the straightforward structure of the track evoke style and emotions. Along with the track “Ain’t Life Grand,” which is a stark contrast to the initial track, this song comes in with a slow rock vibe and simple instrumentation as it underscores the hardships that a person experiences in life while finding peace and rest on someone special.
“Doin’ Bad Good” brings in the classic country twang on this album with its fast-paced classic folk-rock vibe, and on the other hand, “Darlin’ ‘n’ Me” comes in with its slow-paced tempo, which is still packed with the same musical features as the initial track. With “Up All Night,” jazzy elements on a slow tempo with the great trumpets on their accents have added a classy touch and sophistication to this release. Bullinger successfully showcased how versatile his skill is as featured through his diverse sound and unique blend of genres presented on this project.
The fun continues with the tracks “Already Broke” and “Carving Tree,” which are memorable due to their acoustic and deep and pensive qualities because of the messages that they carry through Bullinger’s writing. Along with these tracks are “The Way Things Go” and “Temporary Baby,” which have the same vibe and——as the tracks previously mentioned.
Going into some deep and emotional tracks this collection starts off with the track “I’m Not Coming Back Home,” which has a slow and contemplative vibe delivered by the emotional vocal performance of the artist. On the other hand, “Gotta Save Yourself” stands out with its solid country-sounding themes that acknowledge the struggles of people while emphasizing the power of the support system and perseverance in life. With “Payin’ Dues,” the collection ended in a classy manner, as featured through the track’s arrangement that underscores its jazzy tendencies with great piano and guitar.
Waitin’ To Be Seen – Part 1 is a fantastic album that marks the comeback of Chris Bullinger in music. The storytelling is excellent, with great writing throughout. The production is impressive, blending different sounds and genres that really show off Bullinger’s talent. His classic roots and influences create a strong base for the album’s unique sound, which pairs well with his honest and engaging lyrics. As for his vocals and performance, I’d say it’s good—clear and packed with emotion—but I feel some parts could have been even stronger. But overall, it’s a great and interesting album that truly deserves more attention
So, listen to Chris Bullinger’s latest album, Waitin’ To Be Seen – Part 1. Now available for streaming on all your favorite streaming platforms worldwide. Check out and follow Chris Bullinger on his social media accounts to learn more about this good artist and his music! Stream “Waitin’ To Be Seen – Part 1” by Chris Bullinger now!
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Born and raised in one of the 7000-ish islands in the Philippines, a self-proclaimed professional fangirl, with a degree in Biology. She probably annoy the people around her so much for not speaking and speaking too much. A frustrated writer, yes!
