Over two sparse, acoustic albums, the Tallest Man on Earth—who is not actually the tallest man on Earth—has proven himself to be one of the finest singer/songwriters around. Tallest Man—actually one Kristian Matsson—recorded his new album, There’s No Leaving Now, at home in Sweden. He’s using overdubs for the first time, but don’t worry, purists, this isn’t gonna be Pet Sounds. A new track just went up on Rolling Stone, which you can listen to right here:
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The Tallest Man on Earth – “1904”
He’s announced a bevy of tour dates for the late summer and fall, and while there’s no Portland show announced yet, we have it on good authority that he’ll be in town soon. (If you want any more hints, you’ll have to wait until May 30.)
I like “1904,” and while it doesn’t quite grab me the way many of the Tallest Man on Earth’s best songs have, I couldn’t be more eager for his new record. There’s No Leaving Now comes out June 12, and we probably won’t shut up about it.
Bob Dylan/George Harrison/Tom Petty rip-off.
@1: Until just now I was fully convinced someone was simply paying you to troll here. Now I just feel sorry for you. So look, feel free to continue to come spew your simplistic, bigoted political garbage (it’s funny to watch you try to respond to facts and reality), but just shut the fuck up with your glib, shallow opinions about music.
Saying “this is derivative” is not a critique nor an intelligent comment. Eveything in music (and all art) is derivative in some way. Dylan, Harrison and Petty specifically were all far more derivative than many of their peers. So just shut the fuck up. Finally, the fact that you just cited those three artists makes me laugh for how despicable they would all find your opinions.
He must’ve meant it sounds just like the Traveling Wilburys!
Jeff Lynne’s pissed he wasn’t mentioned. As usual.