The Tallest Man On Earth

“On Every Page”

Earlier this month we noticed a dearth in video clips for material off the Tallest Man on Earth’s latest LP, There’s No Leaving Now, before pro-shot live footage of “Leading Me Now” finally surfaced. When it rains it pours, though, as WFUV uploaded a session over the weekend featuring Kristian Matsson solo in the studio, 3 more new cuts in tow. His solo-electric approach being a personal favorite setup, LP closing track “On Every Page” is the most welcome addition, but the whole intimate set and interview is a must-watch for any fan. Above is the Gretsch electric-backed take, while both acoustic numbers are after the jump:

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Where the title track’s live reveal saw Kristian Matsson dabble with a fresh full-band sound, our first studio glimpse at The Tallest Man on Earth’s third LP, There’s No Leaving Now, brings a more seamless transition from the folky solo side of 2010’s The Wild Hunt and supplemental EP, Sometimes the Blues Is Just a Passing Bird. “I wanted to build something that didn’t sound like a rock band, but wasn’t super minimalistic,” he told Rolling Stone for their premiere of the MP3 today. “I wanted a sound that had that brittle [quality], that feeling that it might just fall apart.”

“1904” offers just that (save for the minimalism foray): an unpolished gem with hints of lead guitar that recall Graceland/Hearts and Bones-era Paul Simon, whom he’s covered. All told, we have a safe preview here, sure to please existing fans and recruit new ones — not to mention proof that Matsson can cook up a familiar formula in his new home studio. The stream/download is below:

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