By Jeremy Smith, Last Row Music
As difficult as 2020 was for the world, 2021 is looking to be more hopeful; and Questions Left Unanswered by Sounds of A&R is a perfect introduction to a new hope in moving forward from a whirlwind of a year. Starting off with an introduction in “Thus The Beginning” the listener learns that Sounds of A&R (S.O.A.R.) share a partnership beyond the bandstand. Each track leaves a mark with mighty lyrics in the originals complimented by tasty grooves in the standards. For instance, S.O.A.R.’s rendition of “Jolene” adds a pretty hip beat to the classic tune that could be more catching than the original version.
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