Shallow Grave

Pitchfork 8.3/10 This Scandinavian folk singer embodies the (seemingly) breezy effortlessness of early Bob Dylan, infusing his songs with a detachment that, miraculously, is neither cold nor alienating.

All Music 4.5/5 A key point of disambiguation: while it may be a similarly scratchy acquired taste for some, and it's not exactly easy on the ears, Mattson's voice is a much finer vessel for melody than Dylan's ever was, and he imbues these songs with some excellent ones, immediately hummable tunes that only deepen their appeal with repeated listens. An immensely impressive and likable debut.

The Irish Times 4/5 There's a sense throughout of a man not only in love with words, but also fully aware of just what he can do with that gift.