Review: AJR’s ‘OK ORCHESTRA’ shows mastery in producing, song writing
2020 was a difficult year for many musicians. With COVID-19 canceling their tour, the band AJR decided to release their album “OK ORCHESTRA” on March 26.
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2020 was a difficult year for many musicians. With COVID-19 canceling their tour, the band AJR decided to release their album “OK ORCHESTRA” on March 26.
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