9.21.2009

RIYL: troubadours, banjos, and Napoleonic talents

The Tallest Man On Earth - Shallow Grave

out now on gravitation records (2008)

A lot of attention has been focused on Swedish singer/songwriter Kristian Mattsson's less-than-average height, but perhaps only because it's all the more noticeable given his enormous talent. Performing as The Tallest Man On Earth, Mattsson's gravelly ballads are hard to deny, as are his uncommon banjo chops and knotty, usually heavy-hearted lyrics. Give a listen to "The Gardener" or the title track and you'll hear what I mean.

No LaLa support on this one, unfortunately.

Buy it at Insound!

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

very nice, I like. found music on the myspace page!!!