Well it feels like autumn has officially arrived here. It's windier, wetter, darker and cooler than it has been in months and I'm already looking forward to the winter! They're going to show the BBC's Yellowstone documentary on TV tonight and even though I own the DVD, it's one of those things that reminds me of this time of year and I can't wait to watch it again! It's also approaching moose hunting season here and I went on my first hunt last year and look forward to this year's hunt! Whilst we didn't kill anything last year during my two days, we did see a family of moose in the distance and it was a beautiful moment. The silence of the woods at this time of year just can't be beaten and the autumnal colours provide a perfect backdrop.
The Tallest Man On Earth has recently signed to Dead Oceans, where they have just announced the upcoming release of his new album:
"Dead Oceans Signs THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH, Announces The Wild Hunt When fans lined up to see the sold-out Bon Iver performances at New York City’s Town Hall in late 2008, few of them went with any expectations of the opening act. But the audience that night, and on every other night of Bon Iver’s tour that December, was introduced to something special, something unforgettable: THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH. This was the first of several tours for the Tallest Man on Earth (aka Kristian Matsson), with obsessive crowds growing each step of the way.
Earlier in the year, The Tallest Man on Earth had released one of 2008’s most powerful records, one that Pitchfork praised, calling Matsson “a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting.” Shallow Grave could not have been more simple, just Matsson’s commanding vocals with an acoustic guitar or banjo, recorded at his home in Dalarna, Sweden. Although the album was released on the Swedish label Gravitation without the help of widespread distribution, the story of The Tallest Man on Earth spread far and wide through word of mouth.
It is impossible to discuss The Tallest Man on Earth’s music without acknowledging Bob Dylan. The seemingly 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.
With unbridled excitement, we bring you The Tallest Man on Earth’s second LP, The Wild Hunt. It is all here: The words. The voice. The melodies. Ten perfect songs.
The Wild Hunt will be released on April 13th (April 12th in the UK) via Dead Oceans."
I absolutely loved his first album and I'm sure the new album won't disappoint! The first single is going to be 'King of Spain', which he has been playing live for a year or so and I can't wait to hear the rest of it! There's a video of it below and you can also listen to it on his Myspace page/or below.
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