The Lovely Feathers @ NXNE 2005

Hometown: Montreal, QC

Background/Composition:
They're purveyors of what they call "blossomy, extractive post-punk." The Lovely Feathers have won some band contests over in their hometown and their debut is last year's My Best Friend Daniel.

Grade: 95

Comment:
These Feathers are not lightweights! This young five-piece make some hugely fun adventurous mod/punk raucousness that begs you to move. Lovely is an understatement.

Achievement of Rock 'n' RollExpectations
80-100: Exceeds skill and knowledge expectations, i.e. rocked us sohard we peed our pants.
70-79: Achieves required skills and knowledge. Meets rock 'n' rollstandard. 60-69:Demonstrates some skills. Approaches rock 'n' rollstandard.
50-59: Demonstrates some required skills and knowledge in a limitedway. 00-50: Hasnot demonstrated required skills or knowledge.

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

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
They're all in their early twenties, but look back decades ago for their jerky dancing and electric performance. Co-lead singer Richard Yanofsky can't stop his legs from shakin' it out and jumps out on to the audience floor to sing and dance. Just greatness.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: 
Many songs mash up about five ideas together to make some inventive, spastic whole. Everything is here: mod punk, rock 'n' roll, quirky indie rock, forest-marching calls and plenty of shout-out-loud vocal interplay. The music is rounded out by bright keyboards and even moments of majestic guitar.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep: 
For a band that's just starting out, they've already put together and incredibly magnetic performance with moments of fun theatrics. Hugely exciting.