Chris Bullinger shares a myriad of life wisdoms once more through the eloquent “Waitin’ To Be Seen Part 2”.

Following the release of Chris Bullinger’s "Waitin’ to be Seen", the follow-up continues the journey further into Americana, folk, and country. It’s a narrative and yet a musical experience bundled together. Six months after the precursor LP, the second installment proffers deep insights into themes of love, resilience, and self-discovery. 

Meet You Down the Line 

Essentially setting the mood and stage for what to expect down the line, the opener is classic Country with a modern twist, as resonating piano chords and steel guitar comprise the instrumentation. 

What truly compliments this track is Bullinger’s raspy yet mellow voice that narrates a sorrowful tale of two people with pent-up emotions; an unfortunate circumstance that has inflicted misery on both. However, all hope is not lost, as the singer reminds us that during rough times, one can look towards the future in hopes of a reconciliation ("I’ll meet you down the line/ We’ll present we never cried").

Salvation As I Know It

Distinctive in its composition, "Salvation As I Know It' has an upbeat disposition that warmly welcomes you with the universal notion that love indeed triumphs all. 

It's embedded in the core of the song, which revolves around a couple's transcendent love, unmarred by war; a virtue that love shines a blinding light even in the darkest of times. When Bullinger sings "Salvation as I know it/Is my Skin on your skin", a glimpse of how love, in its purest form, can become our savior.

Through the Dark

Much like its predecessor, versatility is a trait present throughout the album; this track, especially, utilizes a medley of keys (piano and synths included) with guitar riffs to achieve an uptempo mentality. Bullinger extends his optimism shown prior here— the title hints at pushing through the gloom, as another story is told about individuals who seek temporary connections as opposed to long-term, fulfilling relationships: a reminder of how fleeting encounters can gift us moments of joy (as the crooner sings  “Pyrite can heal me, gold’s too cold,” and “You’re always gone in the morning time”).

Better Half

Tapping into the tenderness running through the album, the arrangements and the vocalizations of each phrase are quiet— almost as if the artist is singing to himself rather than an audience. It explores the belief of seeing someone genuinely, flaws and all, and still choosing them. Lyrics like "You're part of me I didn't know I was missing" stick with the listener not because of attempting to be profound, but because it's authentic. 

'Better Half' does not overreach; instead, it settles in and embraces the feeling that comes with this experience. 

Shine

The tempo runs high enough to alter the mood and timbre on "Shine", without disrupting the album's introspective temperament. This song has gentle optimism, while arnestly acknowledging the weight people carry in their lives. The melody gradually builds, helping propagate the idea of perseverance in the face of adversity. 

Words like "Even broken things can shine" don't come off as a statement; on the contrary, this feels like a reality to discover one's own terms. It doesn't demand attention, yet leaves a sizeable impression— this is a song that gets better with each repeat.

The second chapter clearly is rooted in the small moments of life that matter, where each track emphasizes words left unsaid. The album evolves through silent contemplations, hesitations and actualization that only appears after a time of deep introspection, expressed by Bullinger through thoughtful and indelible compositions.