Kaufmann, A.j.
Stoned Gypsy Wanderer
"Hailing from Poznan, Poland, A.J. Kaufmann puts his wide array of influences on his sleeve on the multifaceted 'Stoned Gypsy Wanderer.' Featuring a wide array of sounds with everything from '80s-flavored garage rock to rustic psychedelic folk, Kaufmann is in full flight on this record. At times Kaufmann conjures up the weird acid folk stylings of the likes of Perry Leopold, especially on the opening track 'Berger,' while at others, Kaufmann rocks out with a surreal and macabre atmosphere, like Robyn Hitchcock or The Dukes Of Stratosphear. The best moments on the album are when Kaufmann leans further into the astral folk side of his aural spectrum. Just take a listen to the Pearls Before Swine-like 'This Is Not New York,' and just try to not get caught up in its spell. Dreamlike and fascinatingly versatile, this is an album that you won't soon forget." ~Record Crates United, Oct 1, 2021.