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FilterAn instant classic for lovers of sentimental quality. [#22, p.96]
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Entertainment WeeklyWhile World may be missing the top-hatted theatrics of today's Billboard prancers, Enigk's quiet talent--and pedigree--earns him a closer listen. [27 Oct 2006, p.73]
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Alternative PressFor the most part, the album eschews the elaborate orchestration that defined his solo debut in lieu of atmospheric--and expansive--rock songs. [Nov 2006, p.186]
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Paste MagazineEnigk's refusal to confine his work to the ghetto of Contemporary Christian Rock gives it a universal appeal, one that showcases not only his throat-lump-inducing vocal gift but also the messages woven into the songs. [Oct 2006, p.78]
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World Waits creates some startlingly effective moods that allow plenty of elbow room for Enigk’s versatile voice to fill the spaces, as well as for the songs’ careful construction to unfold naturally.
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While the album’s steady pace makes for few edge-of-the-seat thrills, World Waits is a success of consistency and coherency.
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It's an overwhelmingly agreeable record, if one that's not always gripping.
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UncutFor the most part [it] is worth the wait. [Feb 2007, p.74]
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Enigk's vocals here are as translucent as ever.
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While World Waits isn't lacklustre in any way, fans of Frog Queen may be disappointed.
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SpinThe songs here may be marginally less interesting than his best, but it's comforting to know that he can ratchet down the passion without losing it entirely. [Nov 2006, p.98]
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Enigk sounds like a mixture of Peter Gabriel, U2, Sarah McLachlan, and a little bit of Elf Power, and tries too hard to be profound and meaningful.
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Listening to World Waits, you get the feeling that it would be a more enjoyable record if Enigk didn't execute every single note with such immense, ridiculous fervor.
User score distribution:
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Positive: 7 out of 8
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Mixed: 0 out of 8
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Negative: 1 out of 8
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MikeNov 17, 2006
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StevenGOct 24, 2006