{"title":"The Tallest Man On Earth","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Tallest Man On Earth\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tallest Man on Earth is the recording and performing name of Kristian Matsson, a Swedish singer-songwriter born in 1983 and based in Dalarna, Sweden. He began releasing music under the name in the mid-2000s, initially recording largely alone. Over time his work expanded from stark solo recordings toward fuller arrangements, and he has toured internationally as one of the most recognized figures in contemporary folk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatsson works in folk and indie folk, built on dexterous fingerstyle and open-tuned guitar, banjo, and a distinctively weathered, urgent voice. His songwriting is image-rich and literary, and comparisons to early Bob Dylan are common, though his guitar technique and Scandinavian perspective give the music its own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShallow Grave (2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Wild Hunt (2010, Dead Oceans)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThere's No Leaving Now (2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Bird Is Home (2015)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDead Oceans and earlier label pressings of Matsson's catalog have appeared in colored-vinyl and reissue variants. The Wild Hunt is of particular interest as the album that broadened his international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to The Tallest Man on Earth often start with The Wild Hunt (2010). For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/folk-vinyl-records\"\u003eFolk \u0026amp; Indie Folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-dark-bird-is-home-vinyl","title":"Dark Bird is Home LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDark Bird Is Home doesn't feel like it came from one time or one place. This is Kristian Matsson at his most personal and direct, deeper and darker than ever at times, but it's also an album with strokes of whimsy and the scent of new beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540794257591,"sku":"210000030744","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/tall-boy.jpg?v=1781154290"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-henry-st-vinyl","title":"Henry St. LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenry St. Notably marks the first time he recorded an album in a band setting. Now, longing for the energy that's only released when creating together with others, Matsson invited his friends to come and play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540794323127,"sku":"210000078760","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/tallest.jpg?v=1781154290"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-the-wild-hunt-vinyl","title":"The Wild Hunt LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eAcclaimed Swedish folk troubadour The Tallest Man on Earth (aka. Kristian Matsson) will releases his second full-length, 'The Wild Hunt'. It is impossible to discuss The Tallest Man on Earth's music without acknowledging Bob Dylan. The seeming effortlessness, the melodic sensibility and the deft lyricism all recall Dylan's early years. But when you witness The Tallest Man on Earth perform live you are watching a man possessed. The energy pours out with every word. Full of intensity and raw emotion, he paces the stage, bringing the audience into the palm of his hand, completely lost in his songs. Releasing his debut album 'Shallow Grave' in 2008, Matsson became the subject of instant acclaim and adulation. Yet it wasn't until Matsson supported Bon Iver throughout a U.S tour in 2008, that his profile started to rise abroad. On every night of that tour, they were introduced to something truly special with obsessive crowds growing each step of the way. 'The Wild Hunt' is ten perfect songs and picks up where 'Shallow Grave' left off, with Matsson doing what he does best. From the urgent strums of \"You're Going Back\" and the sweet melodies of \"Love is All\", to the playful lyricism of live favourite \"King of Spain\" and the subtle hook on \"Burden of Tomorrow\". 'The Wild Hunt' isn't just another folk album; this is acoustic rock 'n' roll from a man with a story to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540794880183,"sku":"210000030738","price":23.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/91vnox0dwnl-sy355.jpg?v=1781154291"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-henry-st-color-vinyl","title":"Henry St. LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eHenry St. LP by The Tallest Man on Earth offers vibrant folk melodies pressed on translucent red vinyl. This marks Matsson's first collaborative record, injecting new energy and depth into his distinctive sound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785752293559,"sku":"210000078759","price":25.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4178059-2940124.jpg?v=1783045810"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-sometimes-the-blues-is-just-a-passing-bird-vinyl","title":"Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird 12\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tallest Man on Earth delivers stark emotion in \"Sometimes the Blues is Just a Passing Bird,\" a 12-inch single that lays bare heartache in its melodies. Opening with \"Little River,\" the tone is stark, slicing through the atmosphere with a crispness akin to a winter's breath. This is not mere music; it's a direct encounter with life's transience.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785857052855,"sku":"210000030740","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1735348.jpg?v=1783046117"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-there-s-no-leaving-now-vinyl","title":"There's No Leaving Now LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you think the Tallest Man on Earth is just another folk singer, you've got a surprise coming. There's No Leaving Now unfolds like a late-night talk with a friend, choosing laid-back confidence over rush, with a mix of drums, piano, and pedal steel crafting a nuanced sound. Tracks like \"Revelation Blues\" let his voice reach new heights, holding intimacy and depth as tightly as a conversation at a dusk-lit café. Each song drops insights like breadcrumbs, leading you through a landscape of thought as the day fades away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785878089911,"sku":"210000030742","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1985268.jpg?v=1783046174"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-shallow-grave-vinyl","title":"Shallow Grave LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tallest Man on Earth spins a tale in \"Shallow Grave,\" as if the shadows in Dalarna whisper secrets with each strum of his guitar. Kristian Matsson's voice, stripped bare and direct, invites you to listen close, a campfire flicker in the night air. Released on Dead Oceans in 2011, this LP offers an unfiltered view of folk, where each track, from the haunting \"Honey Won't You Let Me In\" to the introspective title track, challenges you to confront the darkness and find your own light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785884283063,"sku":"210000055285","price":22.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1904694.jpg?v=1783046191"},{"product_id":"the-tallest-man-on-earth-self-titled-ep-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled EP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tallest Man On Earth weaves stark emotion through vivid storytelling in this self-titled EP. With tracks like \"It Will Follow the Rain\" and \"Steal Tomorrow,\" he converges natural rhythms with haunting melodies. This 12\" vinyl from Dead Oceans highlights his lyrical prowess and innovative musical craftsmanship, inviting the listener to engage deeply with the intricate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785894473911,"sku":"210000030746","price":18.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1846094.jpg?v=1783046220"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/the-tallest-man-on-earth.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}