Maddox Jones '(Still) Waiting For The World To Turn:’ A Soundtrack Of Self-Reflection

Unveiling a captivating bonus track, ‘So Help Me God’, and magnetic reinterpretations of album highlights, the artist is truly stepping into his own spotlight with unwavering sincerity. 

‘(Still) Waiting For The World To Turn’ arrives amidst Maddox’s UK tour with acclaimed singer-songwriter Lucy Spraggan, where he’s performing stripped-back performances of the album across several intimate venues. If you’re unable to catch the artist live, instead, you can delve into the colourful tones of this deluxe album, which blends a range of genres with profound themes of hope, nostalgia and self-reflections. 

‘So Help Me God’ is a powerful exploration of navigating life’s highs and lows, boldly acknowledging that the biggest obstacle can often be oneself. While the lyrics strike a deeply relatable chord, the uplifting instrumentation - layered with a seamless blend of guitars and passionate melodies - creates a sense of triumph. It feels as though the artist is using his music to convince himself to push forward, a message that has clearly resonated with fans across the country. And he shows no signs of slowing down.

‘21 (Single Version)’ captures the essence of the album, reflecting on the loss of youth while looking ahead to a brighter future. Balancing sadness, nostalgia, and joy, the track masterfully encapsulates the human experience, turning it into an anthem destined for massive singalongs. With social media clips of crowds passionately chanting the lyrics, it’s clear the song is achieving exactly what it set out to do.

Bringing the deluxe edition to a stirring close is ‘(Still) Waiting For The World To Turn’, a beautifully reimagined take on the album’s title track. Evolving from its original stripped-back version into a polished pop production, the song ventures once again into anthemic territory. It’s a poignant call for self-acceptance and a reminder that change often lies just around the corner.

If you’re in search of a heartfelt album to soundtrack your spring, ‘(Still) Waiting For The World To Turn’ delivers in every sense.