the Tallest Man on Earth

[micahistheballs]

His record, Shallow Graves, is one of my favorite records to come out this year.
Are there any other fans of him around here besides Vinh? If so, discuss.

[Kid B]

Never listened, will download soon.

[funkel]

Great album. Love it.

[Smash Adams]

he's opening for bon iver so I should listen to him

[IWasaCamera]

To those who haven't heard any of it yet, head over here http://www.myspace.com/thetallestmanonearth

Pistol Dreams and I Won't Be Found are on Shallow Grave. Very good album.

[murrich]

Really enjoy this album, one of my favourites this year.

[FeynmanWannabe]

Yeah, it's a good album. Had it for a while, but never really felt like giving it enough time.

[mattybobviously]

Going to check this out

[eman83]

Good album.

[A Love American]

Love this guy! Shallow Graves is maybe my favorite album thus far in the year, so good really. The EP isn't so bad either. Is it just me or do you guys hear a ton of Nick Drake influence in this guy? Not a bad thing though, Nick Drake = best singer/songwriter (or however you want to put it) of all time in my opinion heh. Except maybe Bob Dylan. But I still prefer Drake. Silly me, now I'm ranting.

[kearn1tm]

His record, Shallow Graves, is one of my favorite records to come out this year.
Are there any other fans of him around here besides Vinh? If so, discuss.

He's the reason I found out about Shallow Grave. Such a wonderful Folk album and, after nearly a month or so with it, it's already etched a place in my top 10 of the year so far.

[kearn1tm]

Where Do My Bluebirds Fly is my favorite song of the year, for that matter.

[Blake Solomon]

for a european, he does the whole country/folk thing in a pretty convincing manner. Impressive record.

[cereal4life]

Here (http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/images/2007/06/18/q1x00147_9.jpg) he is!

[absolutecrunk]

Is this guy actually tall? That might influence me to listen to him but otherwise it isn't really my thing.

[micahistheballs]

Bob Dylan is infinitely better.
QFT

[Czarsy]

This guy fucking rules.

[A Love American]

Bob Dylan is infinitely better.
:shrug:

[IWasaCamera]

Bob Dylan is infinitely better.
Not a fair comparison given the size of their respective output.

[IWasaCamera]

Well if you say so.

[A Love American]

Not a fair comparison given the size of their respective output.
Agreed.
Life isn't fair Bob Dylan is still better.
In my opinion, Pink Moon says otherwise.

[handlikesecret]

is this man really the tallest man on earth?

[A Love American]

You are wrong. Pink Moon is a joke compared to Dylan's contribution to music, lyrics and cultural impact.
I agree that Bob Dylan's contribution is much stronger/bigger, but (in my humble opinion) Pink Moon is the epitome of all things. Save one or two albums.

[A Love American]

is this man really the tallest man on earth?
That is some guy from Asia, I thought.

[handlikesecret]

That is some guy from Asia, I thought.
how disappointing then. i should sue them for false advertisement.

[A Love American]

:-d

[Delicate]

So many wonderful artists coming from Sweden. I was recommended to listen to his music by a fellow lover of the group Little Dragon (also from sweden). He is a brilliant artist and I really wish he had more music out! If you haven't already you should check out the music video for "it will follow the rain" its really beautiful.

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[IWasaCamera]

You are wrong. Pink Moon is a joke compared to Dylan's contribution to music, lyrics and cultural impact.
Impact sure, but if we're strictly talking music quality and nothing more, I'll put Pink Moon above anything Dylan ever recorded.
I agree that Bob Dylan's contribution is much stronger/bigger, but (in my humble opinion) Pink Moon is the epitome of all things. Save one or two albums.
A Love Supreme comes closest.
So many wonderful artists coming from Sweden. I was recommended to listen to his music by a fellow lover of the group Little Dragon (also from sweden). He is a brilliant artist and I really wish he had more music out! If you haven't already you should check out the music video for "it will follow the rain" its really beautiful.

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EP is pretty underwhelming.

[A Love American]

A Love Supreme comes closest. What do you mean?

[IWasaCamera]

What do you mean?
That album comes closest to rivaling Pink Moon. Sorry, should have worded that better.

[A Love American]

That album comes closest to rivaling Pink Moon. Sorry, should have worded that better.
Ahh, well I agree that ALS is a fantastic album, probably in my top 15 somewhere, but my top albums would probably go as follows (in no order)

Pink Moon
Kid A
F#A#(Infinity)
Abbey Road
Our Endless Numbered Days
Slanted & Enchanted
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Not really sure how they should be ordered, but Pink Moon would definitely be in the top 3. It changes weekly though.

[IWasaCamera]

Ahh, well I agree that ALS is a fantastic album, probably in my top 15 somewhere, but my top albums would probably go as follows (in no order)

Pink Moon
Kid A
F#A#(Infinity)
Abbey Road
Our Endless Numbered Days
Slanted & Enchanted
In The Aeroplane Over The Sea

Not really sure how they should be ordered, but Pink Moon would definitely be in the top 3. It changes weekly though.
Solid.

[IWasaCamera]

Only missing Pinkerton.

[A Love American]

I'm sure it's coincidental but that is the most cliched favourite album list imaginable for a music forum poster.
:shrug: I do not really know what to say to this.

Only missing Pinkerton.
Blue >>> Pinkerton

[IWasaCamera]

On an unrelated note, why'd you delete the favorite albums 2.0 thread?

[FeynmanWannabe]

Enjoyed him live, girlfriend did not.

[Jumpoff]

I heard about him when the EP came out but didn't think he was that great and he sounded too much like Dylan to me.. however, I loved the new album and that's kind of odd seeing as I've never really liked Dylan that much.

[micahistheballs]

Good review here :wink:


http://sunonthesand.net/?p=115

[SaltyEyes]

I enjoy this tremendously.

[IWasaCamera]

Shallow Grave made the year end Pitchfork list people, time to download now and pretend you've been into the album for months.

[theguy77]

holy shit. i need shallow grave NOW. i listened to four songs from the myspace and i am in love.

[Troggy]

Need to give this record another good listen. I remember liking it when it came out, but I haven't gone back to it in a while.

[ashesofapril234]

I've been getting back into this album a lot recently, also has anyone ever heard his other band Montezumas? They're pretty good.

[IWasaCamera]

Montezumas do nothing for me. Shallow Grave however, is still delightful.

[micahistheballs]

Any news from him lately?

[GuitarR0cker1]

I finally listened to Shallow Grave and I love it.

[IWasaCamera]

haha

[NickLopez]

"The Gardener" has been my song of the last few days. over and over and over and over again

[FeynmanWannabe]

Thought I'd share: The Tallest Man on Earth - A Field of Birds (http://www.yellowbirdproject.com/theme_song)

[Colorblind!]

Shallow Graves is probably my favorite album right now.

[IWasaCamera]

Thought I'd share: The Tallest Man on Earth - A Field of Birds (http://www.yellowbirdproject.com/theme_song)
Bumping this because I wasn't around when Marco posted it. Wonderful tune you guys should all check out.

[Colorblind!]

That song is swell.

[Regards]

Shallow Graves is probably my favorite album right now.
That is shocking.

[murrich]

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Love his guitar playing.

[IWasaCamera]

Great early morning listening. His work teems with authenticity.

[DRA4477]

I'll have to check it out.. thanks bro

[IWasaCamera]

haha

[Neo Cassady]

Quality series of videos:

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"Honey Won't You Let Me In" is my favorite.

[IWasaCamera]

There really needs to be more talk about Matsson beyond the lazy Dylan comparisons. Shallow Grave is among my favorite records of the past decade.

[StreetSpirit76]

Not much to say other than I loved Shallow Grave when it came out. Haven't gone back to it much recently, maybe I'll give it a listen later on.

[theguy77]

Shallow Grave is my favorite entirely acoustic driven album, unless sufjan's Seven Swans counts.

[IWasaCamera]

Wouldn't go nearly that far on my end.

[theguy77]

Wouldn't go nearly that far on my end.

leonard cohen might change my mind, ive heard a few songs. but as of right now, that's how it stands. something about the blend between his earnest, uncomprimising voice and the chord patterns he uses is just so emotionally engaging to me.

[Chromefox]

Doesn't touch Seven Swans for me, or For Emma, but still a beautiful album. Makes me want to join a campfire circle.

[IWasaCamera]

Surely, acoustic albums don't stop after Leonard Cohen.

With that said, I am quite fond of Shallow Grave (introduced it to this forum after all) and do agree that Matsson's approach is a special one. Wonderful voice and a rather elemental quality that touches on past folk eras while remaining quite entrenched in the present. Vast improvement over the EP too. Can't wait for a new release.

[Kid B]

There's something very honest and sincere about this guy's voice that really adds something special to his songs.

[briewer]

Over Christmas break I introduced my younger brother to this guy, and today on my wall he wrote, "just thought you should know... tallest man on earth has changed my life i cant get enough." Another disciple has joined the congregation.

[IWasaCamera]

Well, that's nice.

[kearn1tm]

I found Ben okay when he was here, and I'll always appreciate him creating Sun on the Sand, but god, was he a dick. How was anything he contributed to this thread applicable? It's just annoying to reread this and see his bullshit posturing.

[kearn1tm]

Matsson has such an amazing ability to conjure up rustic imagery while accompanied by that inspired picking. He's in a class all by himself. Where Do My Bluebird Fly means as much to me as it did two years ago when I posted in this thread.

[kearn1tm]

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My favorite live video of his.

[wroteurname]

http://i3.tinypic.com/vylcm9.jpg

[kearn1tm]

For those of you who dig Mattson, check out Fionn Regan. He's pretty good. Not necessarily as good as Mattson, but close. The End of History is pure quality.

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[kearn1tm]

http://slam.canoe.ca/WrestlingImagesA/andre_girls.jpg

Fixed.

[briewer]

I found Ben okay when he was here, and I'll always appreciate him creating Sun on the Sand, but god, was he a dick. How was anything he contributed to this thread applicable? It's just annoying to reread this and see his bullshit posturing.
I like how Tate literally wiped him out of existence on this site. All of his posts, his profile, etc.

[kearn1tm]

I like how Tate literally wiped him out of existence on this site. All of his posts, his profile, etc.

It's amazing if you think of it. I was much more of a cunt myself in mid '08 (shocking, I know), and I'd have exchanges with him where I was completely oblivious to his elitist preaching. It wasn't until after he was banned and I "grew up a bit" that I realize how much of an insufferable asshole he was. Seriously, going into this thread and reading his needless "I'm better than you and the things I like are better than the things you like 'cause I like them" banter just sours my mood. I'm glad he's been all but eradicated from the boards. He's a blight on some good conversations.

[kearn1tm]

By the way, thanks for reading my Callahan write-up, Brian. Blasphemy and all.

[IntoTheSun]

I read that a while ago, I'm pretty sure ;]

What exactly happened to this lunchforthesky person? He was insufferably obnoxious when I read through the Okkervil River thread a couple of weeks ago.

[briewer]

It's amazing if you think of it. I was much more of a cunt myself in mid '08 (shocking, I know), and I'd have exchanges with him where I was completely oblivious to his elitist preaching. It wasn't until after he was banned and I "grew up a bit" that I realize how much of an insufferable asshole he was. Seriously, going into this thread and reading his needless "I'm better than you and the things I like are better than the things you like 'cause I like them" banter just sours my mood. I'm glad he's been all but eradicated from the boards. He's a blight on some good conversations.
Yeah, him going on and on about Dylan being better and then saying A Love American's favorites list is the most cliched list ever is pretty fucking ridiculous. I'm glad I have you to point it out to me when I pull that shit. Does anyone know what happened to him? He just kind of disappeared.

By the way, thanks for reading my Callahan write-up, Brian. Blasphemy and all.
No problem at all. I thought the Evan that commented was the fat, disgusting Evan from here. I'm sure he's pretty confused about what I said.

[jbaseball44]

It's amazing if you think of it. I was much more of a cunt myself in mid '08 (shocking, I know), and I'd have exchanges with him where I was completely oblivious to his elitist preaching. It wasn't until after he was banned and I "grew up a bit" that I realize how much of an insufferable asshole he was. Seriously, going into this thread and reading his needless "I'm better than you and the things I like are better than the things you like 'cause I like them" banter just sours my mood. I'm glad he's been all but eradicated from the boards. He's a blight on some good conversations.
Hey Todd, Bob Dylan is better

;-)

[briewer]

I read that a while ago, I'm pretty sure ;]
It was published this morning, hon.

[IntoTheSun]

It was published this morning, hon.

Haha, oh. Well there was some blurb then on SOTS by Todd that he posted a while ago. It was just about his latest album, not about Callahan in general.

Edit: What the heck, I'll go read it now.

[jbaseball44]

I read that a while ago, I'm pretty sure ;]

What exactly happened to this lunchforthesky person? He was insufferably obnoxious when I read through the Okkervil River thread a couple of weeks ago.
He got perma-banned a while back, was the founder of sunonthesand, he disappeared for a while, came back, eventually Vinh took over the site, now he has nothing to do with it

[briewer]

Hey Todd, Bob Dylan is better

;-)
YOU TOLD ME RAIN MACHINE WAS IN THE 25, YOU BIG FAT LIAR.

[briewer]

He got perma-banned a while back, was the founder of sunonthesand, he disappeared for a while, came back, eventually Vinh took over the site, now he has nothing to do with it
So... he died in a grease fire, right? (I don't know how widespread this reference is.)

[jbaseball44]

YOU TOLD ME RAIN MACHINE WAS IN THE 25, YOU BIG FAT LIAR.
haha i edited that post right after i wrote it, i thought we were writing in the jj thread, if it's any consolation it would have made my top 25

[jbaseball44]

So... he died in a grease fire, right? (I don't know how widespread this reference is.)
Either I'm being incredibly thick right now or I'm not familiar with it.

[DejaNew]

Yeah, him going on and on about Dylan being better and then saying A Love American's favorites list is the most cliched list ever is pretty fucking ridiculous. I'm glad I have you to point it out to me when I pull that shit. Does anyone know what happened to him? He just kind of disappeared.


No problem at all. I thought the Evan that commented was the fat, disgusting Evan from here. I'm sure he's pretty confused about what I said.
Evan is back eh? His name is Summersitcom.

[briewer]

Either I'm being incredibly thick right now or I'm not familiar with it.
It's supposed to describe someone who you haven't seen or heard from in a while.
For example: "Joe, what ever happened to Ben?"
"I dunno. Probably died in a grease fire."

It's very possible that it's just my friends that say that. Pass it on, let's start a meme.

Evan is back eh? His name is Summersitcom.
Oh great. Now I get to read all of his stupid dumb comments and his dumb stupid opinion about stumb dupid stuff.

[jbaseball44]

It's supposed to describe someone who you haven't seen or heard from in a while.
For example: "Joe, what ever happened to Ben?"
"I dunno. Probably died in a grease fire."

It's very possible that it's just my friends that say that. Pass it on, let's start a meme.
I'll be sure to use it

[IntoTheSun]

Evan is back eh? His name is Summersitcom.

He's been back for a while now.

[kearn1tm]

Yeah, him going on and on about Dylan being better and then saying A Love American's favorites list is the most cliched list ever is pretty fucking ridiculous. I'm glad I have you to point it out to me when I pull that shit. Does anyone know what happened to him? He just kind of disappeared.

He got booted hardcore. He never came back. He stopped running SotS too, leaving it to Vinh.


No problem at all. I thought the Evan that commented was the fat, disgusting Evan from here. I'm sure he's pretty confused about what I said.

I thought that was the same Evan. He reviewed two albums for SotS and they're both artists he digs.

[kearn1tm]

Evan is back eh? His name is Summersitcom.

That's unfortunate...for everyone.

[kearn1tm]

Hey Todd, Bob Dylan is better

;-)

He's old, Joe.

[kearn1tm]

I read that a while ago, I'm pretty sure ;]

What exactly happened to this lunchforthesky person? He was insufferably obnoxious when I read through the Okkervil River thread a couple of weeks ago.

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/top-albums-of-2009-sometimes-i-wish-we-were-an-eagle/

Boom. I'm a shameless man.

[IntoTheSun]

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/top-albums-of-2009-sometimes-i-wish-we-were-an-eagle/

Boom. I'm a shameless man.

Check the comments section, dude.

[jbaseball44]

He's old, Joe.
Old and sexy. Have you seen that hair.

[kearn1tm]

Check the comments section, dude.

Check your mom, holmes!

and thanks for reading.

Old and sexy. Have you seen that hair.

I'd rather plow his son. Seriously, Jacob is gorgeous.

[jbaseball44]

I'd rather plow his son. Seriously, Jacob is gorgeous.
Nonsense, Dylan is aged to perfection.

[kearn1tm]

Nonsense, Dylan is aged to perfection.

http://agramadovizinho.zip.net/images/jacob.jpg

http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bob-dylan.jpg

[jbaseball44]

http://agramadovizinho.zip.net/images/jacob.jpg

http://showclix.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/bob-dylan.jpg
http://www.historyguy.com/biofiles/bob_dylan.jpg

[wroteurname]

Fixed.

Touche'

I thought Ben was a good guy

PSYCHE


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[IWasaCamera]

I got the occasional chuckle from Ben's posts, be it intentional (generally belittling everyone) or not (Pet Sounds on his dad's stereo) on his part.

[MyWorldEntire]

Any news from him lately?

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/the-tallest-man-on-earth-to-release-sophomore-lp-on-new-label-2/

[StreetSpirit76]

I'm not a huge fan, but I'll give this a listen. Shallow Grave was solid. Lots of great artists releasing albums this year it seems.

[jbaseball44]

Anyone know where I can get tickets to the Buffalo show?

[IWasaCamera]

Sold out? That's surprising.

[jbaseball44]

It's not that, Vinh, I don't even think they went on sale anywhere yet. Been checking ticketmaster daily but no luck.

[IWasaCamera]

Don't know what to tell you then, other than be patient. Matsson's vocals were great when I saw him.

[jbaseball44]

Patience is not one of my virtues

[jbaseball44]

Turns out I was looking in the wrong place, Vinh. Thankfully tickets are pretty cheap

[IWasaCamera]

Ha, good stuff.

[briewer]

Drip...

[jbaseball44]

You have no right to bump this thread, Brain

[briewer]

You have no right to bump this thread, Brain
You have no right to misspell my name Oje.

[Cuddleworthy]

patience and prudence

[jbaseball44]

You have no right to misspell my name Oje.
Don't talk back, nairb

[jbaseball44]

In news related to the thread, the new album is out there, as was probably indicated by Brain's subtle use of 'drip'

[briewer]

In news related to the thread, the new album is out there, as was probably indicated by Brain's subtle use of 'drip'
http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?p=62968791#post62968 791

[jbaseball44]

downloaded it a few hours ago but I am holding off as we might do a first impressions for it

[IWasaCamera]

Waiting as well. Very excited to hear the new material though. Hopefully, A Field Of Birds was somewhat indicative of the album's sound -- which is to say more of the same tasty folk.

[jbaseball44]

One of my most anticipated of the year

[IWasaCamera]

Same, right up there with The National.

[MyWorldEntire]

Shallow Graves is good stuff, especially "The Gardner". Looking forward to our First Impressions piece on The Wild Hunt.

[IntoTheSun]

I've never actually listened to him. But pretty much every fan of The National SOTS is in here, too...so I can only assume things. I enjoyed that series of youtube video posted a while back.

[oddwithoutend]

Yay! Something I should listen to.

[oddwithoutend]

Looking forward to our First Impressions piece on The Wild Hunt.
As am I.

[oddwithoutend]

Listening/triple-posting now. Opener is a really good opener.

[jbaseball44]

Shallow Graves is good stuff, especially "The Gardner". Looking forward to our First Impressions piece on The Wild Hunt.
Cannot wait til we do first impressions, it is taking a lot of will power not to listen to it

[oddwithoutend]

It's so good, Joe. You're missing out!

[oddwithoutend]

I really like it when Kristian Matsson sings songs.

[jbaseball44]

It's so good, Joe. You're missing out!
Don't tempt me!

[IWasaCamera]

Been told that The Wild Hunt is "happier" than Shallow Grave. If this is accurate, consider me worried.

[theguy77]

Been told that The Wild Hunt is "happier" than Shallow Grave. If this is accurate, consider me worried.

I've also been told that it's a lot more dynamic. i consider that a good thing, when he's shifting from just acoustic riff + melody and is actually giving his songs some ups and downs. if Shallow Grave lacks anything, given it's intentional simplicity, it's that.

[IWasaCamera]

I'm not sure these purported peaks and valleys would complement Matsson's work either.

[oddwithoutend]

Been told that The Wild Hunt is "happier" than Shallow Grave. If this is accurate, consider me worried.
Though there may be a shade of truth to it, I think that's a very misleading comment. The Wild Hunt is not a happy outing.

[jbaseball44]

Cannot wait til next Tuesday, the anticipation is killing me

[theguy77]

I'm not sure these purported peaks and valleys would complement Matsson's work either.

well, probably better for you to expect the worst and then find a pleasant surprise. was it you that said you have a problem with constantly being let down by anticipated releases?

[IWasaCamera]

Though there may be a shade of truth to it, I think that's a very misleading comment. The Wild Hunt is not a happy outing.
Glad to hear it.
Cannot wait til next Tuesday, the anticipation is killing me
I enjoy how every post of yours is about not being able to contain your excitement. Keep on keepin' on, Joe.
well, probably better for you to expect the worst and then find a pleasant surprise. was it you that said you have a problem with constantly being let down by anticipated releases?
Yep, I've grown to expect ordinary outings from everyone so as to mitigate disappointment.

[jbaseball44]

I enjoy how every post of yours is about not being able to contain your excitement. Keep on keepin' on, Joe.
I'll try Vinh and Tuesday cannot come soon enough.

[IWasaCamera]

Agreed, though I've got exam preparation to tide me over until then. So much boring text. I'm used to providing it, not reading it.

[jbaseball44]

I just finished a 14 page paper, so I am taking a break today but tomorrow I have an 8-pager to do, so that should hold me over

[jbaseball44]

New album did not disappoint. 'Wild Hunt', 'You're Going Back', and 'The Drying of the Lawns' are all stunning.

[oddwithoutend]

Yeah, 'Wild Hunt' is great.

[drewinseries]

Excited to grab the new record.

[kearn1tm]

I still haven't gotten around to listening to Wild Hunt. You guys sound pretty enthused. That's good.

[IntoTheSun]

After the 100+ Rick bumps I still haven't gotten to it...

[jbaseball44]

'King of Spain' is definitely my least favorite on the album

[oddwithoutend]

I think it's mine as well.

[jbaseball44]

Other than that and 'Kids on the Run', every other track is fantastic. The placing of 'King of Spain' hurts it even more, being smack dab in the middle of the record. Even with those two not being great, I still love the album

[MyWorldEntire]

Seems that I'm the only one who loves 'King of Spain':-(. One of my favorites in an album full of great tracks.

Like I said in the album thread, this is the best thing I've heard this year.

[briewer]

After the 100+ Rick bumps I still haven't gotten to it...
God you suck.

[IntoTheSun]

God you suck.

If this is your way of getting my attention, you suck at it, bro. I'll have you know I'm listening to The Avalanches right now!

[oddwithoutend]

Get listening to Tallest Man, Andrea!

I'm feeling The Avalanches though, actually...

[briewer]

If this is your way of getting my attention, you suck at it, bro. I'll have you know I'm listening to The Avalanches right now!
Getting your attention? No, I just wanted to let you know you suck.

[IntoTheSun]

Getting your attention? No, I just wanted to let you know you suck.

See, this is why Rick will always be better than you, because at least he's sincere, Brick 2/Todd lite.

[IWasaCamera]

Other than the two questionable inclusions, worthy follow-up to be sure. It's more varied vocally which may be where this talk of dynamics (remains a stretch) stemmed from.

[jbaseball44]

The first five tracks, one after the other, is definitely the best thing i've heard this year

[IWasaCamera]

It'll be interesting to see just how much King Of Spain detracts from the overall album experience.

[jbaseball44]

I listened to it all yesterday and skipped that track.

[IWasaCamera]

Ha, I'm not one to usually skip tracks but just might in this case. As you stated, the first five are wonderful.

[briewer]

See, this is why Rick will always be better than you, because at least he's sincere, Brick 2/Todd lite.
Umm, you suck?

[briewer]

I'm finally giving The Wild Hunt a proper listen, and holy shit it's good. AOTY?

[jbaseball44]

Ha, I'm not one to usually skip tracks but just might in this case. As you stated, the first five are wonderful.
It just flows some much better with the omission of that track.

[IntoTheSun]

God you suck.

Getting your attention? No, I just wanted to let you know you suck.

Umm, you suck?

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[briewer]

25mKi3nKnUk

After the 100+ Rick bumps I still haven't gotten to it...
...

[IntoTheSun]

...

"You pathetic, short little man. You don't have any friends or any family or any land."

[briewer]

"You pathetic, short little man. You don't have any friends or any family or any land."
I'd quote the Tallest Man On Earth, but you suck too much to get the reference.

[IntoTheSun]

I'd quote the Tallest Man On Earth, but you suck too much to get the reference.

You suck too much to realize these jokes about my suckage were already used by Tim minus 4,000 posts ago when I was a newbie. But it's okay, I still <3u, [lame Todd nickname]!

Anyway, I might get to them tonight when I'm done writing this essay, though your nonsense might have put me off listening to them forever.

[oddwithoutend]

Should I listen to this or Gorillaz right now? I'm letting the first person to answer decide! Exciting stuff.

[MADSTA]

Love love love The Wild Hunt. I think my favourites right now are the title track, Love Is All, and The Drying of the Lawns.

[oddwithoutend]

Title track is tops for me.

[oddwithoutend]

and I plan to be forgotten when I'm gone...

[IWasaCamera]

Should I listen to this or Gorillaz right now? I'm letting the first person to answer decide! Exciting stuff.
Come on.

[jbaseball44]

I'm the light in the middle of every man's fall

[oddwithoutend]

haha I think I made the right choice. You're definitely right about these first five tracks.

[IWasaCamera]

Matsson's voice on Burden Of Tomorrow is stunning. Both strained and effortless, however that works.

[oddwithoutend]

Couldn't have put it better haha. Is this the best thing released so far this year? I think maybe.

[jbaseball44]

Hell I'm just a blind man on the plains,
I drink my water when it rains,
and live by chance among the lightning strikes.

[oddwithoutend]

Almost at 'King of Spain'. Going to try really hard to like it this time.

[IWasaCamera]

It's up there, but 2010 hasn't exactly been great 3 months in.

[jbaseball44]

Yeah, this and Silver Mt. Zion are my two favorites thus far

[oddwithoutend]

True enough, Vinh.

I still have to listen to the new Silver Mt. Zion, Joe. I have a good feeling about it.

[MyWorldEntire]

It's early, but as of now I like the new album more than Shallow Grave. And I really liked Shallow Grave.

[jbaseball44]

True enough, Vinh.

I still have to listen to the new Silver Mt. Zion, Joe. I have a good feeling about it.
'I Built Myself A Metal Bird' might be the best song i've heard this year

[oddwithoutend]

'I Built Myself A Metal Bird' might be the best song i've heard this year
Interesting. I'll have to check it out tonight.

[jbaseball44]

Have any of you guys listened to the Jonsi album, I have a really bad quality leak of it so I haven't bothered yet

[IntoTheSun]

Have any of you guys listened to the Jonsi album, I have a really bad quality leak of it so I haven't bothered yet

Oh, from all the talk in General I assumed it was released already...oops. The single is pretty good.

[IWasaCamera]

The Drying Of The Lawns is so good. Then the fucking running of the bulls in Pamplona shits on my party.

Kollaps Tradixionales is solid, although most of the Silver Mt. Zion albums fare well upon the first few listens only to fade later in the year.

[MyWorldEntire]

Have any of you guys listened to the Jonsi album, I have a really bad quality leak of it so I haven't bothered yet

Felt the same Joe, will wait for a better leak.

[ThisIsNotDan]

hah, weird..."The Blizzard's Never Seen The Desert Sands" just came on shuffle as I clicked this

[jbaseball44]

Felt the same Joe, will wait for a better leak.
I think I am downloading a better quality leak as we speak, so if it turns out to be decent i'll give it a listen tonight or tomorrow.
Oh, from all the talk in General I assumed it was released already...oops. The single is pretty good.
I actually have no idea what the actual release date is, what is the general consensus from those who have listened?

[jbaseball44]

The Drying Of The Lawns is so good. Then the fucking running of the bulls in Pamplona shits on my party.

Kollaps Tradixionales is solid, although most of the Silver Mt. Zion albums fare well upon the first few listens only to fade later in the year.
Kollaps Tradixionales has done very well thus far upon repeated listens, for me, unlike their past albums

[IntoTheSun]

I actually have no idea what the actual release date is, what is the general consensus from those who have listened?

April, I'm guessing. I just checked the replies, something to do with picture descriptions and "gay"...I don't know. Seems like most people really like it.

[jbaseball44]

April, I'm guessing. I just checked the replies, something to do with picture descriptions and "gay"...I don't know. Seems like most people really like it.
I like Sigur Ros so I have hopes that his solo album will be at least decent.

[oddwithoutend]

That was a fast 35 minutes...Kollaps is next for me.

[IWasaCamera]

Kollaps Tradixionales has done very well thus far upon repeated listens, for me, unlike their past albums
Glad to hear that. I've been drowning in relatively new releases, so I haven't given it enough listens to assess any sort of replay value and whatnot.

[jbaseball44]

He looks nice as my avatar

[briewer]

Oh the blizzard's never seen the desert sands,
and I've never understood a written plan.
I've set my house on fire 'cause I don't need it anymore,
oh the blizzard's never seen the desert sands.

[jbaseball44]

I sense a spy up in the chimney
From all the evidence I've burned
I guess he'll read it in the smoke now
And soon to ashes I'll return

I know the spy is going to tell you
It's not my flag up in the pole
So now he's buried by the lilies
So I could stay forever more in your eyes, babe

[IntoTheSun]

I like The Wild Hunt more now. I still hate Brian.

[oddwithoutend]

Did you not like them earlier?

[HometownHero]

Cannot wait to get the new record

[IntoTheSun]

Because this is me:http://www.terminally-incoherent.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/slowpoke.gif

Did I mention I still hate Brian?

[IntoTheSun]

My honest opinion: I don't see what is so terrible about King of Spain. What is so terrible about King of Spain?

[oddwithoutend]

It just feels lyrically and emotionally misplaced on the album. It's my least favourite because it reminds me of Springsteen and I'm not into the boss.

[IntoTheSun]

Yeah, I guess I can see that. But it's not a bad song by any means. I don't forsee myself disliking the song more as I listen more, so I dunno. I might be the odd one out on this one haha.

I know they're not that similar (The Boss), but you're a fan of Titus Andronicus, right?

[oddwithoutend]

If I ever said 'King of Spain' was bad track, I retract that statement. It's okay.

I like them from what I've heard. Still have to listen a little more before I give any sort of educated opinion.

[jbaseball44]

The tempo on 'King of Spain' has no flow with the rest of the record which is compounded by it being smack in the middle, bad is a word i wouldn't use for any of the songs though

[IntoTheSun]

Such good driving music.

[Neo Cassady]

Such good driving music.

I listened to this on the drive to work the other day, which is at sunrise along country roads. It was close to perfect.

[jbaseball44]

Album has been on non stop as I've been relaxing over break.

[IntoTheSun]

I listened to this on the drive to work the other day, which is at sunrise along country roads. It was close to perfect.

No, that just sounds perfect :-)

[Neo Cassady]

Also, I just put a ton of new music onto my iPod with the intention of listening to some of it on the walk I'm about to take. But I think I'll listen to The Wild Hunt instead.

[briewer]

Such good driving music.
I prefer to listen to the Tough Alliance while driving.

Speaking of which... http://absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1600661

[jbaseball44]

http://sunonthesand.com/2010/first-impressions-the-wild-hunt/

First Impressions of The Wild Hunt

[IWasaCamera]

King Of Spain remains a total flow-killer.

[jbaseball44]

My least favorite track on the album

[IWasaCamera]

Same. Kids On The Run is easier to ignore at the tail end.

[oddwithoutend]

I wish 'Kids on the Run' was better. I always listen to it thinking it had potential.

[IWasaCamera]

Eh, the entire premise -- which seems to be "hey, let's write a silly adolescent song on piano" -- doesn't lend itself to many possibilities. Should have saved it for b-side treatment on the King Of Spain single or something.

[briewer]

I've racked up about 35 plays of this guy today and it's barely noon. Needless to say, I'm loving The Wild Hunt.

[jbaseball44]

Thankfully, at least for me, the greatness of the rest of the album overshadows those two tracks.

[IWasaCamera]

Burden Of Tomorrow is among the finest songs he's written. Vocals are superb.

[oddwithoutend]

Eh, the entire premise -- which seems to be "hey, let's write a silly adolescent song on piano" -- doesn't lend itself to many possibilities. Should have saved it for b-side treatment on the King Of Spain single or something.
I agree with this more than what I said.

[oddwithoutend]

Burden Of Tomorrow is among the finest songs he's written. Vocals are superb.
Is that your favourite track, or have you not decided yet? I'd say the opener is my favourite.

[jbaseball44]

Title/opening track, 'Drying of the Lawns' and 'Love is All' are my favs

[oddwithoutend]

Title/opening track, 'Drying of the Lawns' and 'Love is All' are my favs
At this point I like the first five songs more than 'Love is All', but I could see that all changing upon further listening.

[oddwithoutend]

But hell I'm just a blind man on the plains
I drink my water when it rains
And live by chance among the lightning strikes

[tpen892004]

rather listen to dylan

[oddwithoutend]

rather listen to dylan
Why's that?

[jbaseball44]

rather listen to dylan
I agree but why is that relevant

[tpen892004]

I agree but why is that relevant

its relevant because he's been compared to dylan and that was my first impression when I listened to the album yesterday

[jbaseball44]

its relevant because he's been compared to dylan and that was my first impression when I listened to the album yesterday
First album sounds way more like Dylan than this one does, the comparison is largely overstated

[theguy77]

he's only compared to dylan because he's a folksinger with an unusual voice, and their voices dont even sound similar in the slightest anyway. i disagree with that comparison and think it's really lazy.

[jbaseball44]

Instrumentation on this album sounds nothing like Dylan, I also think Matsson has helped the comparison by citing Dylan as a major influence.

[ThePartialGlow]

Burden Of Tomorrow is among the finest songs he's written. Vocals are superb.

Completely agree. Might be my favorite song I've heard this year so far.

[IntoTheSun]

Burden Of Tomorrow is among the finest songs he's written. Vocals are superb.

Definitely a favorite of mine.

[klaz]

I just got into this guy, and I can't stop listening. I really wish I had found out about his show with Nurses on Wednesday before it sold out.

[IWasaCamera]

Is that your favourite track, or have you not decided yet? I'd say the opener is my favourite.
If I had to pick, yes probably.
its relevant because he's been compared to dylan and that was my first impression when I listened to the album yesterday
He plays the guitar and sings with, like, his voice. I totally hear it.

[oddwithoutend]

I don't like the chorus of 'Burden of Tomorrow' very much. The melody is too...decisive. Or agreeable. Or something.
As much as I like this album, it really leaves me wanting more.

[MyWorldEntire]

'You're Going Back' or 'Troubles Will Be Gone' are my favorites. I really dig the entire record, though.

[jbaseball44]

Love the vocals on 'You're Going Back'

[theguy77]

giving The Wild Hunt a first listen in a few.

[theguy77]

new album was fucking gorgeous, and an excellent follow-up. it retained all the blind emotion and impressive fingerstyle guitar work of Shallow Grave but with more well-rounded songwriting with more varied dynamics and less of a repetitive focus on the riffs. the slightly improved production helped with that as well -- one might argue that lo-fi is more endearing and engaging for folk music, and that's fair, but i like the fact that he has one album like that and one slightly better-sounding one. his voice is somehow even MORE moving and expressive, i mean there is simply nothing like it, it's my favorite part of his music. and while i've got no complaints about his brilliant lyrics on the previous record, he seems more willing to write how he feels like writing on any given song, instead of continuing to subject himself to the "folksingers always have to speak in oblique images" dogma. last but not least, my head just about exploded from the album closer. a piano ballad was a huge curveball coming from him, and while it's not one of the better songs on the record, i think he accomplished it fairly well (i mean, how could you not love that voice on top of a PIANO?).

surprisingly, this is my favorite album of 2010 so far. i never expected to be saying that about this record after having heard broken social scene's and caribou's latest. he's definitely the exception to the rule -- he is the simplest artist that i love this much.

[IntoTheSun]

I went to the apple store today and left the iphone screen on Ryan's tl;dr post. Just saying. Someone might find a new favorite band because of it.

I also sent myself an email.

[kearn1tm]

I went to the apple store today and left the iphone screen on Ryan's tl;dr post. Just saying. Someone might find a new favorite band because of it.

I also sent myself an email.

You're 17. How the fuck can you afford an iPhone?!

[briewer]

he is the simplest artist that i love this much.
What the fuck does this mean?

[briewer]

You're 17. How the fuck can you afford an iPhone?!
http://www.csufresno.edu/studentaffairs/grapevine/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/parents_01.jpg

[kearn1tm]

What the fuck does this mean?

Um, what did any part of his post mean?