Latefallen @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Emo-rock quintet with energy to spare.

Grade: 85

Comment: These guys have been a longtime favourite with theToronto crowd, and it's easy to see why. They're like a redux of Billy Talent,but way better.

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: S
Stage Presence: G
Stage Banter: S
Image: G
Appearance: G
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Given the amount of sheer energy onstage, it was hard to know who to watch, and Latefallen kept up the bouncing, hollering and rocking out for their entire freakin' set. No slowing down to catch your breath here. Stage banter could use a bit of work, especially with the crowd of young girls at the front hanging on to the cute frontman's every word.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: G
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: G
Organization:G
Audience Participation: E
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: They both looked and sounded like a unit, with a solid lock on their instrumentation and sound. There was a good mix of fast and slower tunes, which made for decentvariety and kept the crowd from nodding off. Melodic screamo Toronto style, even if all the band members (except the singer) looked a bit too old for theirteen-angst lyrical content.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: G 
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: S
Nods To Disposible Fashion: E
Cool Equipment: S
Level Of Inebriation: G
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Tattoos, dyed hair, faux hawks and other bands' T-shirts were the order of the day with Latefallen, andthe result was looking like they weren't trying too hard. The bassist also warranted bonus points for having tattooed toes rather than "indie rockfootwear," so we'll definitely have to give him that.