Mobile @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON via Montreal, QC

Composition:
Five pouty-looking men playing slightly British flavoured emo rock.

Grade: 75

Comment:
Oh man, the kids are going to go crazy texting for these guys on Punch Much.

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: E
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: G
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
With radio-friendly songs and a slick stage presence, Mobile are a well-oiled rock machine. Barring any major mishaps or random acts of god, they should probably be commandeering and Edgefest stage within a couple of years.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
Mobile's songs are a little on the generic and overdone side, but they're somewhat saved by singer Mat Joly's voice. Strong and melodic with just a hint of a similarity to The Cure's Robert Smith, it adds something genuine and emotion and personality to an otherwise all too familiar sound.

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

Strengths/Weaknesses/NextStep:
Although guitar problems were eventually waved off with a rock 'n' roll exclamation of "fuck the acoustic!" the issue did temporarily derail the set, so the problem solving skills could use a little work.