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The Tallest Man On Earth Announces New Album Just Beyond Endless Mountain: Hear “Deliver Me From Trying”

For 20 solid years, the Swedish folk musician Kristian Matsson has been releasing records while calling himself the Tallest Man On Earth. I should be used to it by now. I am not. That stage name is supposed to be ironic. Matsson is not tall at all. He is certainly not the tallest man on Earth. (I'm not the tallest man on Earth, either. Google tells me that that distinction currently belongs to…

The Tallest Man On Earth Announces New Album Just Beyond Endless Mountain: Hear “Deliver Me From Trying”

Kristian Matsson, also known as The Tallest Man on Earth, has announced his eighth studio album, Just Beyond Endless Mountain, which will be released on October 9th through ANTI-. The folk singer-songwriter unveiled the lead single, "Deliver Me from Trying," ahead of the album's release. Just Beyond Endless Mountain showcases Matsson's roots in Swedish traditional music, with 11 songs drawn from polkas and other sounds from his upbringing in Dalarna, central Sweden.

In an interview, Matsson admitted he had a lack of knowledge about his cultural heritage but now feels more connected to it after returning to Sweden and immersing himself in its history. The album's creation was also influenced by a period of loss, as Matsson's father passed away in 2024 after battling Alzheimer's disease. This personal loss motivated some of the album's themes and lyrics, leading Matsson to create a record that feels deeply personal and genuine.

Collaborating with artists like Sofia HK and Björn Sima, as well as producers like Martin Hederos, Matsson produced Just Beyond Endless Mountain primarily in his home studio. He deliberately introduced imperfections using aging reel-to-reel machines, aiming for a raw and authentic sound. The lead single, "Deliver Me from Trying," focuses on learning to let go and finding comfort in one's song despite life's challenges.

The full tracklist includes songs like "The Wildest of His Dreams," "We Got the Pony," and "In the Silver Wire Up the Hill," offering a diverse range of folk-inspired melodies. The Tallest Man on Earth will commence his United States tour in October, with stops in cities like New York, Boston, and Seattle, among others. Fans can secure tickets with a discount of $20 off their first order of $200 or more using the promo code CONSEQUENCE20 at checkout.

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