Kristian Matsson, known as The Tallest Man on Earth, is a Swedish singer-songwriter noted for intimate acoustic folk, a distinctive raspy voice and songwriting often compared to Bob Dylan. Reviews on DeBaser highlight his albums and evolution from sparse guitar-and-voice arrangements to fuller instrumentation.

Stage name: The Tallest Man on Earth. Nationality: Swedish. Notable albums discussed in the reviews: Shallow Grave (debut LP), The Wild Hunt (2010), There's No Leaving Now (2012), Dark Bird Is Home (2015). Frequently compared to Bob Dylan in contemporary reviews.

DeBaser reviews emphasize Kristian Matsson's acoustic folk roots, intimate guitar-and-voice arrangements and raspy vocal delivery. Reviews compare him to Bob Dylan while praising songwriting and specific tracks (e.g., 1904, Singers, Kids On The Run). Later albums incorporate fuller arrangements and strings, splitting opinion but earning overall positive reception.

For:Listeners who like acoustic folk, singer-songwriters, and intimate guitar-and-voice records.

 Kristian Matsson is only one meter seventy tall and he is Swedish. He loves Bob Dylan and it shows.

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 Harmony, that's what this album represents, and it's worth delving a bit deeper.

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 the strings blend perfectly with the guitar and the broken voice of the Swedish minstrel, creating a truly memorable piece.

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