The Tallest Man On Earth is a Swedish folk singer-songwriter Kristian Matsson. Having seen him live twice I can tell you that the pseudonym is rather ironic. I can also tell you he is one of the most capturing and original folk performers I've seen. His magnificent gruff voice and innovative guitar playing along with a strong stage presence make impressive live performances. His music takes clear influences from American folk tradition and he has drawn a lot of comparisons to Bob Dylan.
The Wild Hunt is Matsson's second album. Its atmosphere and song material is quite similar to the debut Shallow Grave. On The Wild Hunt, he explores a bit further the extremes of his music. There are more aggressive songs such as "You're Going Back" and "King Of Spain" as well as softer pieces like "Love Is All" and the record-ending piano ballad "Kids On The Run". Throughout the album he's personal voice and impressive lyrical delivery create haunting, bigger-than-life songs. Songs that, just like the songs on his debut, after persistent listening come close to being as personal and important to the listener as they are to the man behind the mic.
The Wild Hunt @ Luisterpaal
The Tallest Man On Earth @ Myspace
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