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Second Hand Man

by A.J. Kaufmann

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Scenery 03:33
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White Lady 05:28
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The Claw 03:46
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Curtain Song 02:54

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The legend of Polish rock, Wojciech Korda, once compared A.J. Kaufmann to such big songwriters as Donovan, Bob Dylan or Frank Zappa. Certainly, you can add Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits to this group, although Kaufmann's youthful vocal stands in stark opposition to both ballad masters, because a large part of the ballads from the group of 12 original songs filling the album "Second Hand Man" is in typical for them, calm and dark style, with a slightly "lazy" approach. Some of the songs ("White Lady", "A Lesson In Love") are kept in a muted, almost minimalist style (guitar plus voice), some have the form of more complex sounds including synthesizers and drum machine (such as "Just For Love","Me And My Little Mademoiselle"), in some of them, like in "There's A Sign", the harpsichord buzzes pleasantly in the background, while at other times the accordion ("Curtain Song") unexpectedly takes over the main instrumental role. Kaufmann's duets with Anka Hołowiecka are also rather nice (especially on "White Lady" and "The Night Has Come"). Sometimes it gets very rocky ("Second Hand Man", "Just For Love"), sometimes psychedelic ("The Night Has Come", "The Claw"), and sometimes almost club-like ("The Wistful Song"). Overall, this album is a thing for lovers of chamber, ballad music, fans of the "singer / songwriter music" genre, to listen to after dark, in the silence of a late evening.

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released October 1, 2011

Artwork By – Justin Jackley
Guest – Anka Hołowiecka (tracks: A2, B1, B4)
Keyboards, Synthesizer, Arranged By – Andrzej Mikołajczak
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Lyrics By, Music By – A.J. Kaufmann

www.discogs.com/master/1149379-AJ-Kaufmann-Second-Hand-Man

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A.J. Kaufmann Poznań, Poland

A.J. Kaufmann is a Polish psychedelic music artist, whose sound spans across genres including grunge, krautrock, space rock, and psychedelic rock. He is known for his heavy riffs, spaced-out soundscapes, and poetic lyrics. With a long and diverse discography, A.J. Kaufmann is a true pioneer of Polish psychedelic music, and his music continues to inspire and move listeners worldwide. ... more

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