The Wombats @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Liverpool, England

Background/Composition: Beach Boy harmonies, sweet, airy pop and fun lyrics make everyone a winner. We like feeling like a winner.

Grade: 84

Comment: The Wombats play a great, lilting pop that sounds like candy tastes. One really can't get enough of the shared harmonies that float on top of the bouncing, jangly pop that, when you're feeling generous, may just sound like some early Blur.

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
Pronounciation: G
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: G
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  As a three-piece, The Wombats work very well within their own spaces, creating a unified show that felt much bigger than it was.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: G
Organization: G
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: E
Songs: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  OK, so Beach Boys, Blur, maybe some Snow Patrol, lots of "oh"ing, well-written, witty lyrics... if these guys can keep their heads on straight, there could be big things around the corner.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G 
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step:  Secretly, everyone loves harmonious singing, and the only thing left to the imagination is greater instrumentation, some keys maybe, something to further the dreamy rock nature of the music.