What does What Are We Waiting For? sound like?

A vibrant blend of pop and rock infused with uplifting messages of hope and resilience. Rooted in alternative rock and contemporary Christian music.

What makes What Are We Waiting For? by For King & Country notable?

The album debuted at number one on the Billboard Christian Albums chart, illustrating its strong reception within the genre. Its themes of unity and perseverance resonated widely, making it a significant work during a time of global uncertainty, further establishing For King & Country as influential artists in modern Christian music. What Are We Waiting For? marks For King & Country's fourth studio album, arriving after their critically acclaimed 2018 release, Burn the Ships. The duo was solidifying their status in contemporary Christian music while expanding their reach into mainstream audiences. This album reflects their journey through personal struggles and societal challenges faced during the pandemic.

Who is What Are We Waiting For? for?

What Are We Waiting For? works well if you're into uplifting melodies for motivation, steady pacing for reflective moments and short tracks for quick engagement.

How many songs are on What Are We Waiting For??

What Are We Waiting For? has 13 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

What Are We Waiting For?

For King & Country · 2022

39 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock

A vibrant blend of pop and rock infused with uplifting messages of hope and resilience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Me Like I Am — This track captures the essence of self-acceptance and unconditional love, featuring a powerful collaboration that elevates its emotional impact.
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For God Is With Us — An anthem of reassurance, this song combines soaring melodies with poignant lyrics that evoke a deep sense of comfort and faith during trying times.
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TOGETHER — This collaborative track emphasizes community and togetherness, showcasing not just the duo's musical synergy but also the importance of solidarity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic and reflective tracks but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features high-energy tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast in dynamics.
The lyrics consistently focus on themes of hope and resilience, with each song delivering a message that builds on the previous one.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

uplifting melodies for motivation
steady pacing for reflective moments
short tracks for quick engagement
encouraging themes of connection
for group sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you

prefer complex, sprawling narratives
seek heavy, intense soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context: What Are We Waiting For? marks For King & Country's fourth studio album, arriving after their critically acclaimed 2018 release, Burn the Ships. The duo was solidifying their status in contemporary Christian music while expanding their reach into mainstream audiences. This album reflects their journey through personal struggles and societal challenges faced during the pandemic.
Stylistic neighbors: Needtobreathe· Tenth Avenue North· Casting Crowns