It’s safe to say that Paul & The Tall Trees‘ new video for ‘Can’t You Wait’ (streaming) won’t change your life inside out, but there’s something to that song that got us intrigued, and the video certainly contributes to the charm. Even though the Staten Island based band’s press release mentions the term "psychedelia," the track’s initial section echoes early Roxy Music, although Paul (Schalda)’s vocals progressively assume a more menacing tone, something that wouldn’t have been tolerated by Roxy’s "crooning-head" vocalist Bryan Ferry. The track’s bouncy rhythm section certainly sparks happiness, but it would be a mistake to think it’s a permanent feature of this group’s sound, since previous single ‘Once in a While‘ is an almost drumless ballad (definitely psychedelic this time). The two tracks, included in the debut album ‘Our Love in The Light,’ and our favorite song ‘Crack of Dawn,’ showcase an artist that takes chances and it’s charmingly quirky, fun and poetic at once. You can see Paul & The Tall Trees live at Baby’s All Right on December 12th.
