There's No Leaving Now
''There's No Leaving Now'' is the third studio album by Swedish folk artist The Tallest Man on Earth, released on 11 June 2012 on Dead Oceans. The album was preceded by the single "1904", released as a digital download on 15 May 2012. The track was also made available as a free download on ''Rolling Stones official website. Background The album was recorded during a five-month-long session in Kristian Matsson's home, where he lived with his then wife Amanda Hollingby Matsson. The release of the album was announced in March 2012, together with the record's track list and artwork. During an interview released to American magazine ''Rolling Stone'', Matsson explained the sound of ''There's No Leaving Now'': "I wanted to build something that didn't sound like a rock band, but wasn't super minimalistic. I wanted a sound that had that brittle [quality], that feeling that it might just fall apart." Lyrically, the album is focused on the willingness to confront and deal with your own w ...
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The Tallest Man On Earth
Kristian Matsson (born 30 April 1983) is a Swedish singer-songwriter who performs under the stage name The Tallest Man on Earth. Matsson grew up in Leksand, and began his solo career in 2006, having previously been the lead singer of the indie band Montezumas. His music has often drawn comparisons to the music of Bob Dylan. Since 2006, Matsson has released five full-length albums and two EPs. He records and produces these in his home, and usually records his voice and guitar together on one track. He is known for his charismatic stage presence. He was previously married to Amanda Bergman, also known by the stage name ''Idiot Wind''. Together, they wrote the music for the Swedish drama film ''Once a Year''. Musical career Before Kristian Matsson began his solo career, he was the lead singer of the indie band Montezumas. Matsson's first solo release, '' The Tallest Man on Earth'', was released in 2006. The EP received positive reviews. At the start of his solo career, Matsson ...
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