Last Picture Show @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Radio-friendly rock from a well-assembled five-piece outfit.

Grade: 75

Comment: They have a generic radio-rock kind of sound, but I spent the whole set trying to figure out exactly who they sounded like and came up with nothing. That probably says something.

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: E
Stage Presence: E
Stage Banter: G
Image: E
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Last Picture Show had a sleek onstage look. The lead singer oozed charisma and had all the moves down, looking like a cross between Mick Jagger and Dave Azzolini (Golden Dogs). But there was one guitar player in a stupid hat and a stupid shirt.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Work Habits: E
Organization: G
Audience Participation: E
Sound: E
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: There were some nice chords going on, and overall, the band have an engaging rock style. A lot of the songs sound like they're ready-made radio hits (and I don't necessarily mean that in a bad way — it's legitimately tough to come up with a good hook).


Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: E
Problem Solving: G
Teamwork: G
Sexiness: E
Haircut: E
Indie Rock Footwear: E
Nods To Disposible Fashion: G
Cool Equipment: G
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Last Picture Show aren't getting ranked in the 80s range because, while they put on an enjoyable show, there wasn't anything truly exciting or innovative about their sound.