The Tallest Man on Earth – I Love You. It’s a Fever Dream.

Review

With "I Love You. It's a Fever Dream.", The Tallest Man On Earth, aka Kristian Matsson, feels like he’s inviting us into his living room as the sun sets—everything mellow but brimming with unfiltered honesty. He weaves together that signature fingerpicked guitar and gravelly voice with hints of piano, harmonica, and some sneaky strings, giving things a lush, almost cinematic texture. The energy on tracks like "Hotel Bar" and "The Running Styles of New York" is soft but purposeful, swirling around themes of love, longing, and the relentless curiosity for connection.

Even when diving into life’s heavier emotions, Matsson manages it all with a kind of gentle wisdom—reminding us in his own words, “All I can do is say things will be fine.” The sorrow in songs like "What I’ve Been Kicking Around" and the title track mingles with cautious hope, painting uncertainty as more of a traveling companion than an obstacle. It’s a cozy listen for those afternoons when you’re feeling all the feels, but still want to believe good things are on the horizon. You can really feel the warmth in the production, making this album a beautifully subtle chapter in Matsson’s story. - Rory