OK ORCHESTRA by Ajr - Uhune

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The fourth album from New York trio AJR, 2021's OK Orchestra finds them further expanding their rambunctiously inventive, diaristic brand of pop. Self-produced, the album again features an impressive mix of instruments that goes far beyond the usual guitar-bass-drums aesthetic, and finds AJR dipping into brassy jazz ("3'O'Clock Things") and orchestral pop ("My Play"), not to mention the sundry elements of electronic and hip-hop production that run throughout. We even get an ambitious blend of everything on the anthemic "Ordinaryish People" which features percussion contributions by members of the conceptual Blue Man Group. These are buoyant, likeably earnest songs in the tradition of bands like Fun. and Ben Folds Five. As with much of AJR's past work, there's a sense on OK Orchestra that the band (made up of siblings Adam, Jack, and Ryan Met) are gifted, twentysomething kids just trying to make sense of the chaotic world they find themselves coming of age in. It's also one that's informed by a witty sense of irony as they transform mundane details about struggling to make connections with friends and lovers into relatable touchstones. On "3'O'Clock Things" they sing, "If I keep on talking politics, my friends will dip, they're over it/If I keep on talking politics, I'm Hamilton (without the hits)." It makes sense that AJR would reference Lin-Manuel Miranda's hit Broadway musical. Much like Hamilton, or Miranda's biopic musical In the Heights, OK Orchestra isn't just full of hit-worthy pop hooks, it's stage-worthy, ambitious, and full of insights driven by AJR's personal experience. ~ Matt Collar

1. OK Overture

by Ajr

Cello: Ruth Kornblatt-stier; Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Slide Guitar: Andrew Sobelsohn; Performer
Violin: Emelia Suljic; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

2. Bummerland

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

3. 3 O'Clock Things

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Background Vocals: The Beu Sisters; Performer
Cello: Ruth Kornblatt-stier; Performer
Drums: Chris Berry; Performer
Flute: Josh Plotner; Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Trumpet: Arnetta Johnson; Performer
Violin: Emelia Suljic; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Adam Met
Ryan Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production

4. My Play

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Background Vocals: Alba Avoricani; Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Violin: Danny Ferenbach; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

5. Joe

by Ajr

Cello: Ruth Kornblatt-stier; Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Violin: Emelia Suljic; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production
Beat Boxing: Kenny Urban; Other

6. Adventure Is Out There

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Composer: Adam Met
Jack Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Lyricist: Adam Met
Jack Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Producer: Ryan Met; Production

7. Bang!

by Ajr

Background Vocals: Charlie Pellett; Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Trumpet: Jj Kirkpatrick; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production

8. The Trick

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Composer: Adam Met
Jack Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Lyricist: Adam Met
Jack Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Producer: Ryan Met; Production

9. Ordinaryish People (feat. Blue Man Group)

by Ajr, Blue Man Group

Featured Artist: Blue Man Group; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Percussion: Jeff Quay; Performer
Performer: Ajr
Blue Man Group; Performer
Trumpet: Arnetta Johnson; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met
Jeff Quay; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

10. Humpty Dumpty

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Cello: Ruth Kornblatt-stier; Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Violin: Emelia Suljic; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Ryan Met
Adam Met
Jack Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

11. World's Smallest Violin

by Ajr

Performer: Ajr; Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Violin: Danny Ferenbach; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Jack Met
Adam Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

12. Way Less Sad

by Ajr

Performer: Ajr; Performer
Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Trumpet: Danny Ferenbach; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met
Paul Simon; Composer
Lyricist: Jack Met
Paul Simon
Adam Met
Ryan Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

13. Christmas in June

by Ajr

Primary Artist: Ajr; Main Performer
Clarinet: Josh Plotner; Performer
Drums: Chris Berry; Performer
Performer: Ajr; Performer
Trumpet: Arnetta Johnson; Performer
Violin: Danny Ferenbach; Performer
Composer: Ryan Met
Jack Met
Adam Met; Composer
Lyricist: Jack Met
Ryan Met
Adam Met; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Chris Gehringer; Production
Mixing Engineer: Joe Zook; Production
Producer: Ryan Met; Production
Programmer: Ryan Met; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

45 minutes and 49 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

4/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop, Alternative

Label

Black Butter

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 25, 2021

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

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UPC

886449161331