National Anthem @ NXNE 2002

The 360

Toronto, ON

on Jun 8 2002

Katie Bailey (CHARTattack)

06/09/2002 2:30pm

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition:
Four-piece pop-rock band

Achievement of Rock 'n' Roll Expectations
80-100: Band exceeds skill and knowledge expectations.Rocked us so hard we peed our pants.
70-79: Band achieves required skills and knowledge. Meetsrock 'n' roll standard.
60-69: Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' rollstandard.
50-59: Band demonstrates some required skills andknowledge in a limited way.
Below 50: Band has not demonstrated required skills orknowledge.

Grade: 80

Comment:
This band is a lot of fun and their music keeps up right along with them. They have a punker sense of humour (they blew beer!) and their music can be appreciated by a pretty wide range of audiences - I totally dug them.

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

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
Cracked jokes through the whole set and couldn't have given less of a shit who was there or what they were doing. They're completely comfortable on stage and it comes through with a set that's laid-back and at the same time highly energetic.

Musical Analysis
Cooperation With Others:G
Level Of Participation:E
Problem Solving:E
Teamwork:E
Work Habits:G
Organization:G
Audience Participation:S
Sound:G
Composition:G
Songs:G

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
This band had a great combo of pop and rock that really did make you want to shake your ass. Good selection of songs that featured structures that were a slightly quirky take on your traditional rock tunes. Lead guitarist was really good with some great solos throughout the set. Switched up vocalists between all three front members for some variety and even threw in a little fake falsetto three-part harmony at the end.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:
They looked like indie rockers and acted like kids playing air guitar for their parents. If more bands took themselves with as little seriousness as these guys did, but were still as good, the world would be a better place.