Young Doctors In Love, 5 Golden Greats EP

By Less Lee Moore

Toronto five-piece Young Doctors In Love has recently released 5 Golden Greats, an EP that is aptly titled and perfectly suited for sunny days and hot weather. These five tunes are catchy without being repetitive, hefty without being heavy, and unique without being precious.

Opening track “(And If You Really Want To) Say That Again” features an incredibly groovy bass line, and accompanied with throaty-yet-sweet girlie harmonies and zingy keyboards, it is somewhat reminiscent of “Echo Beach” by Martha and the Muffins, but still stands proudly on its own two (or ten?) feet.

“Don’t Turn Away,” exposes the gentler side of the band (I’m a sucker for harpsichord) and finishes with the kind of crunchy, wistful guitar solo (yes!) we need more of in modern pop music.

The vocal acrobatics in “Eloise And Her Sister Marta” bring The New Pornographers to mind, but this song has the decidedly unexpected advantage of slide guitar and an awesome bridge. Ending a tune with an “oooohh” full of longing is a superb touch.

“Oh Caroline” lifts its engaging opening riff from The Kinks’ “Come Dancing” and tosses in some harmonica and bouncy bass to make the song perfect for your own impromptu dancing.

Saving its best for last, the EP closes with “The Sound Of Broken Glass,” utilizing even more distinctive vocalizations and a swoony chorus/bridge that is harmonized rather than sung. Again, the band utilizes a longing “oooohh” at the end, this time melded with a musical flourish that makes you want to hear all five songs again right away.

Very well done, ladies and gentlemen. If you’re looking for a new summer jam, please check out Young Doctors In Love and 5 Golden Greats. It might just be the cure for what ails you.

You can listen to 5 Golden Greats on Young Doctors In Love’s MySpace page or preview and purchase the tracks on iTunes.