The Tallest Man on Earth

Nathan1709 · 11-01-2010, 06:51 AM

I just want to thank the OP, as I was intrigued by this thread and looked him up on iTunes on Friday morning. I have listened to pretty much nothing else all weekend and now own more or less everything he has released.

The Sometimes the blues is just a pssing bird EP is absolutely sublime. Easily one of the best things I have ever heard and even taking into consideration my gift for hyperbole, that's quite a strong statement!

Landon · 01-14-2011, 05:14 PM

I recently got "The Wild Hunt" and it's great stuff. Comparisons to Dylan are a bit unfair though, he's an obvious influence but for God's sake hes his own man.

clutnuckle · 01-14-2011, 06:02 PM

He should be glad that Dylan fans are comparing him in a positive light, and not in a "YOU'RE COPYING THE MESSIAH!" kind of way. In fact, I'm surprised he doesn't get called a hack more often. Not because I think he is one, but hardcore fans tend to always draw back to that regardless.

AyChispas · 04-15-2012, 01:32 PM

He's a breath of fresh air, this guy! My personal favorites are The Gardener, Kids on The Run, The Wild Hunt and Where Do My Bluebird Fly.

Justthefacts · 05-06-2012, 01:57 AM

I love this band. I love his Dylan-esque lyrics and vocals, he's a wonderful singer.

Conor · 05-06-2012, 04:36 AM

I saw that, 7ft 8... It was on the news that his shoes cost £20,000.

14232949 · 05-06-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Conor

I saw that, 7ft 8... It was on the news that his shoes cost £20,000.

You're ridiculous.

On the subject of TTMOE, both albums are great but Shallow Grave edges it for me.

amanreal123 · 05-06-2012, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jayfin3

If you need a song to get into The Tallest Man on Earth, try this:

Wow, I was really amazed by his plucking skills. I do hope that I can learn guitar and play guitar like what he did.

14232949 · 12-12-2012, 08:16 AM

Never really post much in this section, but good to see there's at least one guy creating interesting folk music.
Assuming others have heard There's No Leaving Now, what's the general consensus.
He's an artist that doesn't require much listening to get behind, his musics simplistic yet endearing and personally I think he gets better with every record that he comes out from under the shadow of Bob Dylan.
I'm not like some saying There's No Leaving Now is the record of the year, it's not. But it's pretty damn good.

Bane of your existence · 12-12-2012, 08:24 AM

I've always figured that Dreamer was going to be the first song I danced to at my wedding.

05-06-2012, 04:36 AM	#36 (permalink)
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11-01-2010, 06:51 AM	#31 (permalink)
Nathan1709 Groupie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: High Wycombe, UK Posts: 26	I just want to thank the OP, as I was intrigued by this thread and looked him up on iTunes on Friday morning. I have listened to pretty much nothing else all weekend and now own more or less everything he has released. The Sometimes the blues is just a pssing bird EP is absolutely sublime. Easily one of the best things I have ever heard and even taking into consideration my gift for hyperbole, that's quite a strong statement!

01-14-2011, 05:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Landon Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: The Emerald Isle Posts: 145	I recently got "The Wild Hunt" and it's great stuff. Comparisons to Dylan are a bit unfair though, he's an obvious influence but for God's sake hes his own man.

01-14-2011, 06:02 PM	#33 (permalink)
clutnuckle Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: -_-_-_-_~__~-~_-`_`-~_-`-~-~ Posts: 1,276	He should be glad that Dylan fans are comparing him in a positive light, and not in a "YOU'RE COPYING THE MESSIAH!" kind of way. In fact, I'm surprised he doesn't get called a hack more often. Not because I think he is one, but hardcore fans tend to always draw back to that regardless.

04-15-2012, 01:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
AyChispas Groupie Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 21	He's a breath of fresh air, this guy! My personal favorites are The Gardener, Kids on The Run, The Wild Hunt and Where Do My Bluebird Fly.

05-06-2012, 01:57 AM	#35 (permalink)
Justthefacts President spic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Waxahatchee Posts: 4,861	I love this band. I love his Dylan-esque lyrics and vocals, he's a wonderful singer.

12-12-2012, 08:16 AM	#39 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Never really post much in this section, but good to see there's at least one guy creating interesting folk music. Assuming others have heard There's No Leaving Now, what's the general consensus. He's an artist that doesn't require much listening to get behind, his musics simplistic yet endearing and personally I think he gets better with every record that he comes out from under the shadow of Bob Dylan. I'm not like some saying There's No Leaving Now is the record of the year, it's not. But it's pretty damn good.

12-12-2012, 08:24 AM	#40 (permalink)
Bane of your existence Such That Join Date: May 2007 Location: Austin, Tx Posts: 1,197	I've always figured that Dreamer was going to be the first song I danced to at my wedding.