The Tallest Man on Earth Shallow Grave captures Kristian Matsson in a stark, intimate setting that helped define his early folk sound. Recorded at his home in Dalarna, Sweden, this LP pressing on Gravitation delivers an unadorned performance: Matsson’s commanding vocals sit front and center over sparse acoustic guitar or banjo, with minimal accompaniment.Pitchfork praised the record as one of 2008’s most powerful, calling Matsson a natural-born folksinger, earnest, clever, and comforting. The result is a warm, hushed collection that rewards patient listening and careful phonograph handling.

Ten songs unfold like quiet landscapes, highlighting the immediacy of the performances and the Icelandic-like clarity of Matsson’s voice. Notable tracks include I Won’t Be Found, Pistol Dreams, Honey Won’t You Let Me In, Shallow Grave, Where Do My Bluebird Fly, The GardenerWEASCD, The Blizzard’s Never Seen the Desert Sands, The Sparrow and the Medicine, Into the Stream, and This Wind. This Gravitation release remains a significant early milestone in the Tallest Man on Earth’s career and a cherished find for collectors seeking authentic, home-recorded folk warmth.

Add this LP to your collection today to experience the intimate storytelling and lyrical imagery that define Shallow Grave.

1. 01 I Won’t Be Found
2. 02 Pistol Dreams
3. 03 Honey Won’t You Let Me In
4. 04 Shallow Grave
5. 05 Where Do My Bluebird Fly
6. 06 The GardenerWEASCD
7. 07 The Blizzard’s Never Seen the Desert Sands
8. 08 The Sparrow and the Medicine
9. 09 Into the Stream
10. 10 This Wind