Rob Laufer

Rob Laufer: The Floating World

by Doug Collette
August 31, 2019

Rob Laufer's first album in nine years, The Floating World, will no doubt compel repeated listenings after the first one, if only so the curious music lover can better distinguish how much he or she might have missed on that initial hearing. While the LP's main touchstones are a bit obvious, the process of distinguishing the various sources of inspiration only adds to the pleasures. For instance, there is a certain nonchalant confidence in Laufer's singing and playing ...