Zeus @ CMW 2011

Background/Composition:
This Toronto quartet once served as former Broken Social Scene member Jason Collett’s backing band and broke out on their own last year with their Say Us debut.

Grade: 78

Comment:
Every member of Zeus is proficient on each of the instruments they use. They switch things up every few songs, and it’s something more bands should do. It’s also an easy way to rack up points in the “Use Of Stage” category.

Achievement of Rock ‘n’ Roll Expectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock ‘n’ roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock ‘n’ roll standard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limited way.
00-50: Has not demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

Learning Skills: E=Excellent, G=Good, S=Satisfactory, N=Sad Really

Oral And Visual Communication
Eye Contact: G
Pronunciation: G
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
The Horseshoe’s usually packed during CMW, but Zeus had the crowd enthralled the second they went on stage, dancing and jumping. If it wasn’t impossible to mosh during Beatles-esque tunes, a pit probably would have broken out.  

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: N/A
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: G
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
One of Zeus’ new tunes incorporates Queen-esque harmonies, and their last record saw them playing with Beatles three-part harmonies. In light of this, I suggest they all immediately cut their hair, shave their beards and start dressing like Freddie Mercury to play this up.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G
Problem Solving: N/A
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: G
Haircut: G
Indie Rock Footwear: G
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: E
Level Of Inebriation: S
Actual Ability: G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Beards? Check. Requisite members with long hair? Check. Worn, stereotypically “indie” clothes? Check. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, Zeus look like nearly every other band at CMW.

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