There is an appealing retro quality to “Jackets,” the latest single from NYC croon pop sextet Fishdoctor. With its warm reverberated vocal wash enveloping a moderately quick paced intro, space soon emerges for clear lyrical imagery. Hearkening back to early 80’s MTV hitmakers like Spandau Ballet, The The and Haircut 100, an unencumbered verse sets up the progression to follow. When the change comes, its grandiose swirl would make the aforementioned bands proud. “In the hour where we all come to life,” emerges as the dominant vocal hook, extolling a fascination with the possibilities that await us, where the garment mentioned in the song title also becomes the symbol of the psychological shields we often wear in public. See Fishdoctor live at Pianos on 11.30. – Dave Cromwell
