Worth the Wait by Spencer Graham preaches the gospel that patience is a virtue and the superficial pull of instant gratification is a vice, especially when it comes to love. As the folksy indie Americana arrangement carries its timeless timbres, Graham uses the urgency within his vocal lines to express that it isn’t only his sonic signature that has perpetual appeal. He viscerally attests that when true love finds you, it won’t lead to endless bliss; there’s a bittersweetness within the connection, one that resounds with just how much rests upon the resonance of the synergy.
The folk strings bring an upbeat energy to the production as the percussion keeps the rhythm grounded like the beat of a heart that knows contentment, not complacency. The dual harmonies between Graham and Megan McGarry provide a complete narrative, one that will leave you believing in love as a divine intervention. The twangy orchestral serenade is a complete revelation through the reverence of love and all the scars it leaves behind, even as love still breathes
Graham’s journey has never been one of rushing. The warmth in his sincerity is no accident; it is the product of faith, endurance, and an unshakeable foundation built by family, friends, and quiet conviction as he ventured from small-town open mics in Central Pennsylvania to the gig circuit in Charleston, clocking in songwriting hours while navigating naval service and college life,
Worth the Wait is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.
Review by Amelia Vandergast.