The Tallest Man On Earth
It’s good to be back helping you over your musical hump. I’ve been saving up this week’s musician for the re-release of daily posting; he’s that good. I came across “The Tallest Man on Earth” a while back, and at the time I found next to no information on him. In recent searches it seems that his music has become increasingly available although information on him is by no means widespread.
“The Tallest Man on Earth” is the moniker belonging to Swedish folk musician Kristian Mattson. Mattson hails from Dalurna, Sweeden. I hate to use the Bob Dylan comparison as it is something that is certainly thrown around way too much these days (lets face it there is and only will be one Bob Dylan). With that, if anyone that I’ve heard deserves the compliment of the comparison, it’s Mattson. The combination of his high pitched unpolished voice, finger-picking prowess, and seemingly effortless storytelling certainly beg the comparison. That being said, Mattson’s music has a uniqueness and charm all its own.
Mattson’s first release was a five song EP back in 2007. His first full length album, Shallow Grave, was released last year with critical acclaim. The album is unpolished and absolutely wonderful; worth picking up. Mattson spent some time touring in the States last year (with the likes of John Vanderslice and Bon Iver ). In a world filled with guys with a guitar Mattson separates himself as one of the best and I’m confident we’ll be hearing from him for years to come.
Enjoy, Ben.
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