Top tracks — play these first
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What Are You Waiting For — The title track encapsulates the album's themes with its infectious melody and relatable lyrics about seizing opportunities in life.
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Brighter Days — This song stands out with its optimistic message and catchy chorus, showcasing Krezip’s ability to blend uplifting themes with pop sensibilities.
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Same Mistake — Exploring themes of regret and reflection, this track features poignant lyrics that resonate deeply within the context of personal growth and relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic pop rock with heartfelt lyrics but lacks standout compositions throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half introduces slower ballads that create a contrast in energy.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing their emotional impact.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of personal growth and youthful longing, with a narrative quality that connects across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- youthful exuberance and introspection
- sing-along moments with friends
- uplifting energy for daily routines
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of rapid-fire tracks
- prefer deep, slow explorations
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Krezip's first number one entry, establishing their commercial appeal.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'What Are You Waiting For?' is Krezip's third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort 'Nothing Less' from 2003. At this point, the band was solidifying their presence in the Dutch pop rock scene, transitioning from emerging artists to established performers with a growing fanbase.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Cardigans· Paramore· Tegan and Sara
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What Are You Waiting For 3:31
- 2 Out of My Bed 3:28
- 3 Don’t Crush Me 3:47
- 4 Brighter Days 3:37
- 5 Really Something 2:50
- 6 Take Your Time 3:30
- 7 I Apologize 3:05
- 8 Where Are You Now 3:22
- 9 Same Mistake 3:30
- 10 Peace of Mind 3:15
- 11 Same Old Story 3:42
- 12 Don’t Want You 3:09
- 13 Forget What I Said 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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