Robocopp @ CMW 2006

Hometown: Toronto, ON

Background/Composition: Harrowing, haunted vocals over skittish hard house — the evil inverse of Ninja High School?

Grade: 75

Comment:Matt Collins from Ninja High School and Pete Thorne of Henri Faberge and The Adorables have put together a side-project that's half-goofy and half-visceral insanity. Like their Bad Bands buddies Garbage! Violence! Enthusiasm!, Robocopp were fun enough to be considered more than just a guilty pleasure.

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: S
Image: G
Appearance: E
Use Of Stage: E
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Robocopp were immediately surrounded by a plethora of youngsters, slowly moshing and engaging in amateur wrestling. If you had the courage to crawl to the top of this heap, you would have noticed that the two barking frontmen were clad in gym shorts, pantyhose masks, sweat, and precious little else. No costume gimmicks here — just man-flesh and intensity! Collins and Thorne were also not afraid to get into the fray. They gently threw back the bodies continuously hurled in their direction.

Musical Analysis
Level Of Participation: E 
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: G
Work Habits: E
Organization: E
Audience Participation: E
Sound: G
Composition: G
Songs: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: Robocopp's lyrics, when inserted, were hard to make out amidst the fray of juddering beats and people shouting expletives, but the lyrics aren't really the point here. Now, Collins ordering the entire crowd to do jumping jacks — that's the point. Judging from the crowd, Robocopp are all about moving one's body in ways it is unaccustomed to — and getting groped by strangers.

Other Skills And Areas Of Interest
Charisma: S
Problem Solving: E
Teamwork: E
Sexiness: E
Haircut: S
Indie Rock Footwear: N
Nods To Disposible Fashion: S
Cool Equipment: S
Level Of Inebriation: E
Actual Ability: G
Strengths/Weaknesses/Next Step: The outstandingly fit, ceaselessly energetic, and perpetually angry-looking Robocopp shed their inhibitions — and their pants — at the door. They brought on one of the sloppiest dance attacks The Boat has ever witnessed, and bless their bloody little hearts for it.