THE TALLEST MAN ON EARTH, THE WILD HUNT

Discovering Kristian Matsson, better known as The Tallest Man On Earth, has been one of the great pleasures of this past year for me. The first time I heard his voice, with his lone guitar, I knew that I was in for something special. The Wild Hunt, is Matsson's second album. It's a striking collection of folk songs built around Matsson’s raw voice and intricate acoustic guitar work. The record moves with a restless energy, his fingerpicking and weathered vocals carrying lyrics that are poetic, personal, and often tinged with longing. Stripped of excess, the songs feel immediate and intimate, yet their imagery stretches wide, giving the album a sense of openness and wander. The Wild Hunt captures Matsson’s ability to make folk music feel both timeless and urgent, cementing his reputation as a singular voice in modern songwriting.